Former IT minister of Telangana and working president of BRS, K. T. Rama Rao (KTR), was summoned by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) today to participate in the ongoing investigation into the phone tapping case. Before arriving at the police station, KTR addressed the media, offering a series of clarifications regarding the allegations and rumors that have been spreading about him. He categorically denied all accusations, stating that he had never committed any illegal acts or injustices,

In a bold and surprising move, the Andhra Pradesh government has proposed banning social media access for children under the age of 16. This decision comes as part of an ongoing effort by the state government to protect the younger population from the harmful effects of social media platforms, including exposure to abusive content, misinformation, and online harassment. IT Minister Lokesh spoke with Bloomberg about this development, suggesting that the ban could be an effective way to safegua

With the Tamil Nadu elections drawing nearer, the political landscape is heating up, and one of the most anticipated moments for fans and political observers alike has finally arrived. Thalapathy Vijay, the popular actor and political leader, has officially received his party's electoral symbol for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. The central election commission has confirmed that Vijay’s TVK party will be using the iconic whistle symbol in the polls. The whistle symbol carries

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has announced his plan for another padayatra, marking a key step in his political journey. The leader revealed that this padayatra will begin after a gap of one and a half years, emphasizing his desire to reconnect with the public ahead of the 2027 elections. During a meeting at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, Jagan shared his intentions of spending significant time traveling across the state, engaging directly with the

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed global political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, marking the completion of his first year in office with a forceful assessment of his administration’s economic record. Speaking to the annual gathering, Trump said public sentiment toward his leadership remained overwhelmingly positive, while asserting that the country had undergone a dramatic reversal in economic conditions since he assumed office. During h

Former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan has announced that he will not seek public office again, drawing a definitive line under years of speculation about his political future despite continued encouragement from supporters to pursue a national role. Hogan made the announcement in an opinion column published Tuesday, stating that while he remains deeply invested in the well-being of Maryland and concerned about the broader direction of national politics, his time as an electora

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi triggered a major political controversy on Tuesday after walking out of the state Assembly session, refusing to deliver the speech prepared by the MK Stalin-led DMK government. His sudden exit, captured on video, showed him leaving the premises and departing in his official car, drawing immediate attention across political and public circles. Soon after, the Raj Bhavan released a detailed 13-point explanation accusing the state government of disrespecting the natio

Nitin Nabin formally assumed charge as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, creating history as the youngest leader to head the party at the age of 45. He succeeds JP Nadda, who is currently serving as a Union minister. The ceremonial change of leadership took place at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and several senior leaders of the

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is set to mark a historic milestone on Saturday as Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is sworn in as the Commonwealth’s first woman to hold the state’s highest office. The inauguration ceremony will take place in Richmond, drawing state leaders, invited guests, and residents to an event that underscores a significant shift in Virginia’s nearly 250-year political history. Spanberger will officially assume office during a midday ceremony outside the Vir

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to announce the name of its new national president on January 20, marking a significant moment in the organisational leadership of the ruling party. The formal election process will begin a day earlier, on January 19, when nominations for the post are scheduled to be filed, according to an official statement from the party. Party sources have indicated that the position is likely to be taken over by BJP national working president Nitin Nabin, whose

Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, has officially begun preparations to launch her own political party in the state, setting the stage for a fresh political chapter ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. The move has sparked significant interest in Telangana’s political circles, as it signals a potential shift in leadership dynamics within the region. According to sources, Kavitha has already initiated the foundation-level planning for her par

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to use his final State of the State address on Thursday to portray the state as a governing model for the nation, drawing a sharp contrast with what he describes as instability and dysfunction at the federal level under President Donald Trump. The Democratic governor plans to argue that California’s policy direction and values stand in opposition to those coming from Washington, positioning the state as both a counterweight and an alternative to the curre

High political drama unfolded in Kolkata after the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids linked to an alleged money laundering case at locations associated with the Indian Political Action Committee. The situation took an unprecedented turn when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally arrived at the residence of I-PAC head Prateek Jain while the search operation was still underway. S

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Republican lawmakers that failure to secure victories in the 2026 congressional midterm elections could lead to renewed impeachment efforts by Democrats. Speaking at a closed-door Republican retreat in Washington, Trump emphasized the political stakes of the upcoming vote, telling party members that maintaining control of Congress was critical to protecting his presidency. He said Democrats would seek grounds for impeachment if Republicans lost thei

U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa, a Republican who represented California’s 1st Congressional District, has died at the age of 65, according to an announcement released Tuesday morning by the National Republican Congressional Committee. His death brings an abrupt end to a political career that spanned more than two decades in state and federal office and leaves a significant vacancy in a district already facing major political uncertainty. LaMalfa represented a vast and predominan

In a deeply emotional moment at the Telangana Legislative Council, senior political leader and former BRS member Kavitha broke down in tears while delivering a powerful speech that sent shockwaves across the state’s political landscape. Speaking with visible anguish, Kavitha made serious allegations against the ruling establishment and her own party, stating that she had been selectively targeted

Success stories in technology are often presented as clean narratives of vision, speed and inevitable triumph. An idea is born, a product is launched, and adoption follows. For students and young entrepreneurs trying to understand how innovation truly unfolds, these stories can feel motivating yet incomplete. The more useful insights frequently emerge not from success, but from missteps that expose the limits of confidence, timing and execution. That perspective was at the center of

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence was meant to focus on diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Instead, public attention quickly shifted to an unexpected detail captured in photographs taken ahead of the talk