Vijayawada Court has ordered a 14-day remand for Vallabhaneni Vamsi, a leader of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), in connection with the kidnap of Satyavardhan, an employee at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) office. Vamsi was arrested in Hyderabad and was brought to Vijayawada on Thursday night. After his arrest, Vamsi was questioned for over 8 hours at the Krishna Lanka police station before being presented before the court. The legal proceedings continued from 11 pm to 2:15 am,

At the Invest Karnataka-2025 summit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a humorous comment about Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s recent knee injury, advising him to be mindful of "stumbling blocks everywhere" in politics. The remark came as Singh addressed the inaugural session of the summit, where Siddaramaiah made his first public appearance since the injury.Singh, recalling his visit to Bengaluru on Saturday, expressed relief that Siddaramaiah was recovering fast a

On Monday, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy issued directives to ensure free sand supply for houses being built under the state’s ‘Indiramma’ housing scheme, which focuses on providing homes for economically weaker sections. During a review meeting on mines and mineral development, Reddy instructed officials to supply sand at reduced rates for the general public while ensuring that beneficiaries of the housing scheme receive it free of charge.   I

Priyanka Gandhi, the MP from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency, spoke to the United Democratic Front (UDF) booth leaders in Nilambur on Monday. During her address, she encouraged party workers to stay united and steadfast in their larger fight for constitutional values and democracy. She emphasized that their current struggle went beyond local concerns, extending to the protection of democratic rights and the nation’s constitutional framework.In her speech, Gandhi praised the hard wor

It has been two days since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule in the capital. Despite the victory, the BJP has yet to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate, leading to speculation and multiple names circulating as potential choices. Among the front-runners is Parvesh Verma, who gained national attention after defeating AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi se

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on Sunday, submitting his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan. Singh was accompanied by 14 MLAs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Naga People's Front (NPF), along with BJP state president A Sharda and senior leader Sambit Patra. Following the meeting with the Governor, Singh proceeded to the Chief Minister's secretariat. In his resignation letter, Singh expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve th

A closed-door meeting took place in Davangere, Karnataka, attended by several prominent Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes leaders, including key ministers such as G Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, HC Mahadevappa, K Rajanna, and Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The gathering took place during the Maharshi Valmiki Jatra Mahotsava at Valmiki Matha in Rajanahalli, Harihar. Speculation about the meeting being linked to a potential change in the Karnataka Pradesh Cong

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has made serious allegations against the BJP-led Union government, accusing them of diverting Rs 2,512 crore that was allocated for Tamil Nadu’s school children to other states. Stalin claimed that this action was in retaliation for Tamil Nadu's refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the controversial three-language policy.The accusations have ignited a political battle between Stalin and K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu chie

In a significant development, the CBI investigation team has arrested four individuals connected to the laddu prasadam adulteration scam. The arrested individuals include Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, former directors of Bhole Baba Dairy (Roorkee, Uttarakhand), Apoorva Vinay Kant Chawda, CEO of Vaishnavi Dairy (Poonambakkam), and Raju Rajasekharan, MD of AR Dairy (Dundigal).   The accused were arrested under Crime No. 470/24 and produced before the Tirupati court. Investiga

The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have marked a dramatic shift in the city’s political landscape as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a stunning comeback after 27 years in the political wilderness. The party secured 48 of the 70 seats, comfortably crossing the halfway mark of 36, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had dominated the last two elections, managed to win only 22 seats. This res

Government Initiative to Save Lives: The Andhra Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to save the lives of the poor who suffer from heart attacks. The initiative offers free access to the life-saving Tenecteplase injection, a crucial treatment in the first hour following a heart attack. This medication, which typically costs between ₹40,000 to ₹45,000, will now be provided to the underprivi

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has ordered an investigation into the allegations made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attempted to poach its candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly election results, set to be announced on February 8, 2024. The investigation comes after AAP accused the BJP of trying to lure 16 of its candidates with promises of ministerial positions and Rs 15 crore each if they defected.The controversy unfolded when AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal mad

With the commencement of the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati's development momentum is returning, and one of the key projects driving this growth is the Baahubali Bridge. This massive infrastructure project, which spans the Krishna River, is now in its final stages of construction, with funding from the NDA government.Once completed, the Baahubali Bridge will revolutionize travel to Amaravati by eliminating the need to pass through Vijayawada. Commuters will be able t

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu introduced a performance ranking system for his Cabinet colleagues, evaluating their efficiency in clearing files from June 12 to December 2024. The ranking aimed to ensure prompt decision-making and greater accountability within the government.In this ranking, Farooq, the Minister for Minorities, emerged as the top performer, highlighting his efficiency in clearing files. The ranking system also shed light on areas where ministers could improve, with Vasam

YSR Congress (YCP) and its president, YS Jagan, faced a significant shock following the resignation of senior leader Vijay Sai Reddy. This resignation not only left Jagan without one of his closest allies but also resulted in a loss for the party in the Rajya Sabha, as Reddy held an important seat in the Upper House.   Almost three weeks after the resignation, Jagan finally addressed the matter publicly. His response was direct and candid. He expressed that in politics,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rajya Sabha, launched a scathing attack on the Opposition, accusing them of following the "family first" principle instead of prioritizing national interest. He claimed that while his government operates on a "nation first" philosophy, the Opposition remains entrenched in corruption, nepotism, and appeasement politics. Modi’s remarks were ai

BJP’s Strong Criticism of Akhilesh Yadav: The BJP strongly condemned Akhilesh Yadav's remarks declaring the Election Commission "dead" and accusing the Opposition of repeatedly undermining constitutional institutions after electoral defeats. Sambit Patra, BJP MP, expressed outrage over Yadav's statement, calling it an unprecedented attack on the Election Commission, which is a co

In a significant development in Karnataka’s BJP politics, the party’s high command has rejected the rebel camp's demands to replace BY Vijayendra as the state president, leaving the disgruntled leaders without any support. Sources confirmed that BJP’s senior leadership refused to entertain the complaints against Vijayendra, despite attempts by the rebel group to push for a change. The group, which included prominent figures like former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, had hope

A heated political debate has ensued in Tamil Nadu regarding the Thirupparankundram issue, with DMK Minister P.K. Sekar Babu accusing the BJP of trying to exploit the situation to stir communal tensions for political gain. Babu claimed that the February 4 protest in Madurai’s Palanganatham was orchestrated by BJP members, not Hindu groups, and warned that any attempt to instigate violence would be firmly handled by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Law Minister S. Regupathy also voiced concer

Minister for Education Nara Lokesh has extended full cooperation from the state government to Google Cloud for their ambitious Data City project in Visakhapatnam. During a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Google Cloud's Managing Director Bikram Singh, Country Director (Public Sector and EdTech) Asish, and their team discussed the project with Lokesh. The Minister assured them that the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) was actively working to clear all necessary approvals