AP Congress chief YS Sharmila made a bold statement regarding her son Raja Reddy’s future in politics, firmly declaring him the rightful heir to the legacy of her late father, Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy. She said her son has not even entered politics yet, but the strong reactions from the YSRCP reveal their fear and insecurity about his potential. Sharmila reminded that it was YSR himself who named her son Raja Reddy, and no criticism or political attack c

The Trump administration has come under intense criticism after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) confirmed that nearly ten million dollars’ worth of contraceptives earmarked for people in low-income nations were deliberately destroyed earlier this year. The products, which included birth control pills, intrauterine devices, and hormonal implants valued at $9.7 million, were stored in a warehouse in Belgium before being incinerated at a medical waste facilit

Nepal is facing a historic political moment as Gen Z protesters, who have been leading violent demonstrations that left at least 31 dead and over 1,400 injured, push for wholesale change in leadership. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was forced to resign, and the question now is who will head the interim government. Initially, reports from Kathmandu suggested that former Chief Justice and anti-corruption crusader Sushila Karki had been chosen to lead the transit

In what could have been a defining moment in his political journey, Nara Lokesh chose responsibility over applause. At the NDA’s grand “Super Six Super Hit” political event in Anantapur, a massive crowd of over five lakh gathered to cheer for leaders. Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan received thunderous applause as they acknowledged the love from the audience.

The Supreme Court of India highlighted the resilience of the Indian Constitution on Wednesday by drawing comparisons with the ongoing turmoil in neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh. During a hearing of the presidential reference case, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath pointed to violent protests shaking both countries. CJI Gavai remarked, “We are proud of our Constitution, see

Nepal has been rocked by unprecedented unrest as protests led by Gen Z spiraled into violence in the capital, Kathmandu. The most shocking development came on Tuesday when Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of Nepal’s former prime minister Jhalanath Khanal, was burnt alive after protesters set her residence in Dallu on fire. Despite being rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment, according to family sources.

CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, has been elected as India’s next Vice President, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar. The 68-year-old BJP veteran secured a clear victory today by polling 452 first preference votes, while Opposition-backed candidate and retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy managed 300 votes. The results underscored not only the NDA’s parliamentary stren

Nepal was thrown into turmoil on Tuesday after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down following two days of deadly anti-corruption protests that shook the Himalayan nation. The violent demonstrations, largely led by Gen Z activists angry over corruption, nepotism, and a recent ban on social media, left at least 22 people dead and hundreds injured. Oli’s resignation came amid escalating unrest as protesters d

Nepal’s political crisis reached a breaking point on Tuesday after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned in the wake of two days of violent anti-corruption protests that killed 19 people and injured over 100. Oli’s aide, Prakash Silwal, confirmed the resignation to Reuters as visuals showed the embattled leader being flown out of Kathmandu in a military helicopter. The announcement marked a dramatic escalation in the Himalayan nation’s unres

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that there is no legal restriction preventing a Chief Minister or any minister from acting in films, dismissing claims made against Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The controversy erupted after Pawan, while balancing his political role, took part in the promotions of his upcoming film Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Critics argued that his involvement in cinema while holding a key administrative position was unco

Nepal’s political turmoil deepened on Tuesday as massive protests continued in Kathmandu for a second day, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The unrest, which began after the government banned 26 social media platforms for failing to register, escalated when corruption allegations and governance failures added fuel to the fire. Protesters, many of them young demonstrators under the banner of "Gen Z," defied curfew order

Voting for India’s vice presidential election is underway, with lawmakers choosing between the NDA’s nominee CP Radhakrishnan, the current Governor of Maharashtra, and the INDIA bloc’s candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge. The election was necessitated by the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar. While the contest has drawn significant political attention, three parties have opted to boycott the poll, signaling

Voters in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District are preparing for an important special election that will determine who succeeds the late Representative Gerry Connolly, who passed away in May after a battle with cancer. The election, scheduled for Tuesday, involves voters in most of Fairfax County as well as all of the City of Fairfax, where polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. This contest will not only fill the vacancy left by Connolly’s death but will also shape the politi

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is preparing to roll out a new initiative aimed at strengthening public safety in the city. On Monday morning, Lurie is scheduled to host a press conference at 9:30 a.m. where he will introduce a program centered on safe firearms storage and disposal. The initiative has been designed to assist families in San Francisco who are involved in volatile custody disputes and other situations where the presence of unsecured firearms could increase the risk of violence

As the nation continues to grapple with cuts to social safety nets, a new provision in the congressional budget bill has provided a significant boost to affordable housing efforts. The recently passed H.R. 1 includes an increase in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, which has long served as the primary federal tool for financing affordable housing projects. Starting next year, states will be able to permanently expand their tax credit allocations by 12 percent, giving developers new o

Portland leaders are heading overseas in hopes of finding solutions to the city’s growing housing affordability crisis. This week, around 20 people including three city councilors, their chiefs of staff, and members of the Portland Housing Bureau will travel to Vienna, Austria, to study the city’s internationally recognized social housing model. The trip is taxpayer funded and has already generated debate among residents and officials about its cost and purpose. Social h

At the East Coast Maritime & Logistics Summit, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu outlined an ambitious plan to turn the state’s coastline into a vibrant logistics and trade hub. The summit, held to strategize the development of the state’s coastal infrastructure, highlighted key initiatives that would enhance Andhra Pradesh’s position as a major player in global trade, shipping, and logistics.

In a dramatic turn of events, MLC K. Kavitha, recently suspended from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) by party president K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has made sensational allegations against her cousin and party colleague, T. Harish Rao. Kavitha, who has been at the center of a storm within the party, charged Harish Rao and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy with conspiring to divide her family and undermine her political career.

In a shocking political development, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, daughter of Telangana Former Chief Minister KCR, has been suspended from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on disciplinary grounds. The suspension, which was confirmed earlier today, has taken the political landscape of Telangana by surprise. Kavitha, who has long been an influential figure within BRS, has publicly criticized her father’s party leade