Pawan Kalyan, Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, has long been a vocal opponent of the rice smuggling operations at Kakinada Port. His strong opposition to the illegal trade during the tenure of former MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar has now escalated as he takes a firmer stance in his new position of power. On his visit to the Kakinada Port, Pawan Kalyan ordered the immediate seizure of a ship involved in the smuggling operation. Despite concerns from locals, who warned that 10,000 liveliho

Over the last few years, military coups have reemerged in countries like Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and Guinea, raising alarm among observers and analysts. These coups reflect a broader return of militarism in African politics, a political system where military objectives blur into governance, and military values dominate the state. Despite the Cold War-era decline of military dictatorships, recent events suggest that the political order in West and Central Africa is being reshaped by

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, expressed frustration over the continued illegal rice export activities at the Kakinada port. Despite having previously vowed to take action against these operations while in opposition, he found that the illegal trade was still ongoing under the NDA government. During his inspection of the port, Pawan Kalyan discovered that illegal rice shipments were still taking place, prompting him to reprimand Kakinada TDP MLA Vanamadi Venkateswara

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, faced an onslaught of trolling after his latest press conference turned into a series of awkward moments. During the scripted event, Jagan’s remarks about the NDA government, where he lamented not being rewarded for his actions on the power contract, were met with online ridicule. This was particularly pointed given the U.S. Department of Justice's involvement in a bribery case linked to his tenure. Further add

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh has proposed several strategies to address the growing drug abuse problem in the state. Speaking at a meeting of the ministers' sub-committee on narcotics, Lokesh suggested that a chapter about the dangers of drug addiction should be included in the school curriculum to educate youth. He also recommended the use of drones to identify and destroy ganja plantations and the creation of anti-narcotics committees across schools, colleges,

The bribery allegations involving business tycoon Gautam Adani and Andhra Pradesh former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, amounting to Rs 1750 crores, have led to widespread criticism, especially from Jagan's own sister, YS Sharmila. Sharmila has raised suspicions about her brother's involvement in the scandal, which was highlighted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Sharmila challenged Jagan's responses to the allegations, accusing him of evading questions regarding th

Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, is currently in Delhi, where he is holding important discussions with union ministers. One of the highlights of his tour was a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in Parliament. This was the first official meeting between Pawan Kalyan and PM Modi since Pawan assumed office as Deputy CM. The primary topic of their discussion was the disbursement of central funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission program in Andhr

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, known for his authoritative and strategic political approach, has faced criticism for his uncompromising decisions, especially in the aftermath of a party incident involving Revanth Reddy, the Telangana CM. Balineni Srinivas Reddy, a former MLA from YCP, recently shed light on an incident that revealed Jagan’s stringent nature. According to Balineni, when Revanth Reddy was elected as the CM of Telangana, he hosted a party in Delhi, inviting several MPs, i

In a significant development in the custodial torture case involving Telugu Desam Party MLA Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (RRR), the Andhra Pradesh police have arrested former Additional Superintendent of Police Vijay Paul. Paul, who retired from his post, was arrested by Prakasam district police after a nearly ten-hour interrogation at the SP office in Ongole. This arrest follows the rejection of Paul's bail petition by the Supreme Court earlier this week. The case stems from a compl

In a recent initiative to transform Andhra Pradesh into a technology hub, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu introduced a comprehensive new IT policy designed to promote Deep-Tech and Artificial Intelligence. During a review meeting, Naidu revealed plans to build an iconic Deep-Technology structure in Amaravati, aimed at harnessing the latest advancements in technology. The state government also announced a seed funding scheme under the Start-Up Policy to support SCs, STs, BCs, minorities, a

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

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), known for its strong presence among the masses in Andhra Pradesh, has achieved an extraordinary milestone with its ongoing membership drive. In less than a month, TDP has successfully enrolled 50 lakh new members, a feat that showcases the party's deep-rooted influence in the region. With Andhra Pradesh’s population in 2022 at 5.33 crore, this means 10% of the state's population is now registered as TDP members. This massive membership sur

The ongoing feud between YS Sharmila and her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has escalated with Sharmila demanding a CBI investigation into the controversial Rs 1750 crore bribery scandal involving Jagan and industrialist Gautam Adani. In a public letter, Sharmila accused Jagan of signing a dubious power distribution deal with Adani, which she claims would burden the people of Andhra Pradesh with Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next five years. She urged CM Chandrababu Naidu to cance

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

Ram Gopal Varma, a filmmaker known for his controversial and provocative actions, is currently embroiled in a legal battle due to his offensive social media posts. The filmmaker had shared morphed pictures of political figures such as Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Lokesh, leading to several cases being filed against him across multiple police stations in Andhra Pradesh. Despite being summoned for questioning, RGV has been evading arrest, citing various reasons and even seeking anticipa

An unexpected and heartwarming moment unfolded in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly today, as Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan shared a hug with YCP MLC Botsa Sathyanarayana. The incident occurred right after the PAC members’ election was completed, and the brief exchange has since gone viral on social media. Initially, Pawan extended a handshake to Botsa, but the latter surprised everyone by pulling Pawan into a friendly hug. This gesture, caught on camera, has sparked interest, especially g

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

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly, under the new NDA government, continues to make strides in public policy discussions, but occasional references to opposition figures also find their way into the sessions. One such moment came when Chandrababu Naidu brought up Jagan Mohan Reddy's controversial "Gulaka Rayi" incident during the election campaign. Naidu recalled the stoning incident in Vijayawada, where Jagan was reportedly hit by a stone while campaigning. Chandrababu recal

Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, who is also overseeing the Panchayat Raj and Forestry Departments, has raised concerns over the whereabouts of two luxury BMW cars that were seized during a sandalwood trafficking bust. The vehicles were confiscated during the TDP government's tenure (2014-2019) following a major sandalwood smuggling operation. After their seizure, the high-end BMW cars were allocated to officers within the Forestry Department—one to the Special