Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is preparing to move into a new permanent residence in Amaravati. Currently residing at the Lingamaneni guest house in Karakatta, Undavalli, Naidu has now secured a plot of land in the Velagapudi area of the Amaravati Capital region for his official residence. The 5-acre plot, located near the Seed Access Road and within a two-kilometer radius of several key establishments like the temporary High Court, judges’ residence

A 75-year-old retired ship captain from Colaba, Mumbai, fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing approximately ₹11.16 crore between August and November 2024. The scam began on August 19 when the victim was added to a WhatsApp group named after a reputable financial services company. The group administrator, identifying herself as Anya Smith, shared investment strategies and stock market opportunities, convincing the victim of the group's legitimacy. Expressing intere

Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, using 90 missiles and 100 drones. The attack has left over one million people without electricity as temperatures drop, marking the 11th large-scale attack on Ukraine's power systems this year. Ukrainian authorities have accused Russia of "weaponizing winter," with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemning the use of cluster munitions against civilians and infrastructure. At

Four days after a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has yet to announce its choice for Chief Minister. Senior BJP leader and former CM, Devendra Fadnavis, remains the preferred candidate for the top post within the BJP, but its ally, Shiv Sena, is pushing for Eknath Shinde, who led the rebellion that toppled the previous Uddhav Thackeray government in 2022. The delay in announcing the Chief Minister has drawn criticism from the opposition,

In response to ongoing allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) rigging in the Maharashtra elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a nationwide campaign to replace EVMs with ballot papers. Speaking at an event, Kharge emphasized that the Congress will run this campaign similar to the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The move comes after the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was defeated by the BJP-led Mahayuti, securing 230 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra Ass

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition filed by KA Paul, seeking to bring back ballot paper voting in elections instead of the current use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). During the hearing, the Court raised questions about the motivations behind Paul's petition, especially given his background as the president of an organization focused on humanitarian work, including rescuing orphans and widow

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is currently on a political visit to Delhi, meeting with Union Ministers and discussing the state's interests. During his visit, the Telugu media in Delhi raised questions regarding the ongoing issue of Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) absconding after posting offensive, morphed pictures targeting political figures like Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and

A royal clash erupted at the Udaipur Palace on Monday evening, stemming from a long-standing dispute within the Mewar royal family regarding the management of royal palaces and temples. The conflict escalated when Vishvraj Singh, the newly crowned Maharana of Mewar, was denied entry into the palace by the trust managed by his uncle, Shreeji Arvind Singh Mewar, and cousin, Dr. Lakshya Raj Singh. This denial led to a confrontation, resulting in three injuries and heightened security at the pala

The much-anticipated release of Pushpa 2 is set for December 5, and it’s already making waves in both the Tollywood industry and Andhra Pradesh's political circles. Recently, YCP leader Ambati Rambabu weighed in on the film, expressing his belief that no political forces could prevent the film from succeeding at the box office. He specifically alluded to efforts by the NDA government and its supporters trying to hinder the movie's progress, drawing a comparison to the f

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar playfully suggested to his nephew, Rohit Pawar, that had he campaigned in the Karjat Jamkhed constituency, where Rohit won by a narrow margin of 1,243 votes, it might have been difficult for him to retain the seat. Rohit, the grandnephew of NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar, won against BJP's Ram Shinde in the just-concluded assembly polls. Ajit Pawar made the comment during a visit to the memorial of Y B Chavan, Maharashtra's first Ch

Andhra Pradesh is set to make a significant leap in the green energy sector under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. His commitment to sustainable development is evident through a new joint venture between NTPC Green Energy Ltd. and NREDCAP, which aims to set up renewable energy projects worth Rs 2,00,000 crore in the state. Following the enforcement of the new ICE Policy 2024, these projects will focus on the installation of 25 GW of solar and wind energy capacity, 10 GW

In a recent press conference, YS Sharmila, the Chief of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), took strong jabs at her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of remaining silent when false rumors were spread about her. She specifically criticized Jagan for his inaction regarding baseless speculations linking her to actor Prabhas, which she has repeatedly denied. Sharmila, addressing the media, questioned why Jagan did not speak out against the false propaganda. She state

In a recent session of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, Deputy Speaker Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (RRR) delivered an insightful message regarding the responsibilities of lawmakers in ensuring law and order within their constituencies. Reacting to Kadapa MLA Madhavi’s call for enhanced policing under Home Minister Anitha’s leadership, RRR clarified that MLAs have the right and capability to directly oversee local policing activities in their areas. He emphasized that local engag

The government of Andhra Pradesh, under the leadership of the NDA camp, is addressing pressing issues left by the previous administration, including the growing loan app culture. These loan apps are increasingly becoming a threat to the public, with many individuals falling victim to their deceptive practices. In a significant statement in the Assembly, Home Minister Anitha spoke out about the severe consequences of loan apps, which initially attract users by offering easy loans wit

In a significant political development in Andhra Pradesh, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan expressed his strong support for Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, recommending that he serve as the state's leader for the next ten years. This endorsement, made during a speech in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, was not just a vague political remark but backed by Pawan's reasoning. He praised Naidu's effective leadership during the devastating floods that affected the state, attributing the successf

Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh is proving to be a people’s leader with incident after incident. In the latest development, he quickly assisted a group of Ayyappa devotees from Goduguchinta village in Vedurukuppam Mandal, Nellore Constituency, who were struggling in Kerala. The devotees encountered difficulties during their pilgrimage to Sabarimala, facing a road accident en route and subsequently being detained by the Kerala police despite not being at fault

In a significant breakthrough in a ₹100 crore cyber fraud case, Delhi police have arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, who was allegedly involved in orchestrating fraudulent online stock trading scams. The fraud was carried out through WhatsApp groups, where the accused lured victims into fake stock market training sessions and convinced them to invest large sums of money, only for the funds to be diverted to multiple bank accounts under his control. The case came to light a

Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has denied speculation that his departure from Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2025 auction was due to a disagreement over his retention fee. The clarification came after Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar suggested that top players, like Pant, sometimes leave their franchises to assess their true market value in the IPL auction, particularly when there are talks about retention fees. In a video shared by Star Sports before the IPL 202

Apple has officially phased out one of its long-standing accessories—the 3.5mm Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter—by listing it as “sold out” on its online stores in the US and most other countries. This move signals the end of an era for users who relied on the adapter to connect their wired headphones to newer iPhones that lack the traditional headphone jack. The adapter, which was introduced in 2016 after Apple removed the 3.5mm headphone port from the iP

Gannavaram’s ex-MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi, who made headlines for his controversial switch from TDP to YSR Congress, is now facing scrutiny from the AP government over allegations of irregularities in gravel mining activities. Vamsi, who once held significant political power in the region, now finds himself at the center of a potential investigation that could have serious consequences. The government has initiated vigilance on Vamsi and has indicated that a CID investigation may be