The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has presented a record-breaking budget for the financial year 2025-26. With an overall outlay of ₹3.22 lakh crore, this is the first time in the state's history that the budget has surpassed the ₹3 lakh crore mark. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav introduced the budget in the Andhra Pradesh assembly, outlining major allocations aimed at boosting welfare programs, infrastructure, agriculture, and social developmen

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a firm stand against drug peddling by introducing stringent measures under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This move comes after growing concerns regarding unchecked drug trafficking in the state during the previous administration. With the NDA-led government now in power, the authorities have made it a priority to curb the rampant drug menace that had reportedly flourished in recent years. One of the significant steps in this

Hyderabad, February 28, 2025 – Telugu actor and politician Posani Krishna Murali has been arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police following multiple complaints regarding his alleged derogatory remarks against political leaders and communal statements. The arrest took place at his residence in Hyderabad on February 26, 2025, at approximately 8:45 PM. He was subsequently taken to the Obulavaripalli police station in Annamayya district for interrogation.According to reports, Posani made prov

Actor-politician Posani Krishnamurali, a well-known supporter of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), was arrested by Rayachoti police at his residence in Rayadurgam. Following his arrest, Posani was taken to Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh for further proceedings. His arrest has stirred political discussions as multiple cases have been registered against him in different police stations across the state.   The charges against Posani stem from his controversial r

Washington: Errol Musk, the father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has raised doubts about his son's potential political career, citing concerns over his ability to connect with people at all levels. In a candid interview with Al Arabiya News, Errol expressed skepticism about Elon’s suitability for politics, emphasizing that his son is more accustomed to working with elite professionals than engaging with the general public.   E

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reaffirmed his strong opposition to the imposition of Hindi, warning that the state is ready for another language war if necessary. His comments come amid growing concerns over the Centre’s three-language policy, which Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has long opposed.The DMK has consistently maintained that Tamil Nadu will only follow Tamil and English as its official languages and has frequently accused the BJP-led Union

YS Sharmila has become one of the most vocal critics of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, repeatedly challenging his governance and questioning his reluctance to actively participate in Assembly proceedings. Recently, she took another dig at Jagan after he attended the Andhra Pradesh Assembly for just 11 minutes, seemingly just to mark his attendance and avoid potential disqualification.Sharmila has been relentless in exposing what she sees as the hypocrisy of Jagan’s

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has long established itself as a political powerhouse in Andhra Pradesh, with its cadre system playing a crucial role in the party’s endurance and relevance. Even after four decades, TDP continues to remain a dominant force in the state’s political landscape, primarily due to the unwavering support of its cadre.This unique support system within the party has once again come to the forefront following the resignation of G.V. Reddy, the former Fibernet C

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents is expected to make a pivotal decision regarding the next chancellor to lead its vast network of 11 universities and eight state agencies. The board, which is meeting in Houston, could vote on a sole finalist for the position, initiating a mandatory 21-day waiting period before finalizing the appointment. According to sources familiar with the search process, the board has identified five candidates for c

Punjab's political landscape is witnessing growing uncertainty as Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has claimed that over 32 MLAs from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are in touch with him. Bajwa further suggested that even more could be communicating with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), indicating that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government may be on the verge of collapse.However, Bajwa clarifie

Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has stirred controversy within his party after praising the economic policies of the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala. His remarks, which acknowledged the state’s progress under the Left government, have been met with sharp criticism from Congress leaders, deepening existing tensions within the party.Tharoor’s comments came during a podcast interview, where he also highlighted the absence of a strong

Tensions continue to rise in Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance, with visible cracks emerging between Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction and the BJP. The latest dispute centers around Thane, Shinde’s political stronghold, where veteran leader Ganesh Naik’s ‘janta darbar’ has been seen as a direct challenge to his authority.Large hoardings and posters announcing Naik’s public townhall have fueled speculation that a rift within the coa

The Group 2 exam issue in Andhra Pradesh has now become a major talking point following a series of controversies that trace back to errors in the 2023 notification issued by the Jagan government. What began as a pre-election announcement of 899 Group 2 posts soon turned into a heated debate when job aspirants discovered that the roster points were marked incorrectly. Critics claim that the notification was released not with the intent to create employment opportunities but rather as a strate

Andhra Pradesh: The Budget Session of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly began amid heightened political tension as former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party legislators arrived at the House. In a move that defied expectations of a heated confrontation between the ruling TDP coalition and the Opposition YCP, Jagan Mohan Reddy and his colleagues staged a walkout while Governor S. Abdul Nazeer was addressing both Houses. This dramatic

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reassured chilli farmers that the state government is actively working to address the recent decline in chilli prices. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Naidu attributed the sharp drop in prices to reduced global demand, which has impacted farmers who previously benefited from high international market rates. He urged farmers not to panic and assured them that necessary support measures are be

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has accused the newly formed BJP government of failing to fulfill its pre-election promise of providing a Rs 2,500 monthly allowance to women in its first cabinet meeting. In a video posted on X, she criticized the BJP for allegedly deceiving the women of Delhi.In response, newly appointed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta dismissed Atishi’s remarks, stating that the new government would operate on its own terms. "It’s our gove

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Manikrao Kokate has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Nashik district and sessions court in a 1995 case involving the use of fraudulent documents to obtain government flats under a special housing scheme. In addition to the jail term, he has been fined Rs 50,000. His brother, Sunil Kokate, was also convicted in the same case.The verdict was delivered by Additional Chief Justice

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has sparked a political showdown with the DMK by challenging its IT wing to a social media hashtag battle. The confrontation comes after DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin warned that if the BJP government continued imposing Hindi, the slogan in Tamil Nadu would shift from ‘Go Back Modi’ to ‘Get Out Modi’.   Responding aggressively, Annamalai dared DMK supporters to tweet ‘

Delhi New CM:In a historic political shift, Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi in a grand ceremony at the iconic Ramlila Maidan. The event marked the Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in the national capital after nearly three decades. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders, and Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states were present to witness the oath-taking ceremony. The event, attended by nearly 30,00

A significant political development unfolded today in the national capital as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully orchestrated the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi’s new Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta. This event not only marked BJP’s dominance in Delhi but also witnessed key political figures from Andhra Pradesh in attendance. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party (JSP) president Pawan Kalyan were among the special invitees, reinforcing their polit