Kesineni Nani, once a prominent leader in the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), enjoyed a rich and reputed legacy during his tenure as the MP for Vijayawada, securing two terms (2014 and 2019) in the process. However, his sudden shift to YSR Congress (YCP) just before the 2024 elections was a major political surprise, and it backfired spectacularly. Not only did the YSR Congress face a humiliating defeat in the elections, but Nani himself lost to his own brother, Kesineni Chinni, who contested as a T

The political climate in Andhra Pradesh has reached new heights of tension, with the YSR Congress (YSRCP) administration now facing backlash for a series of arrests, mirroring the intense period during the previous tenure of the TDP government. Under the leadership of N. Chandrababu Naidu, the TDP faced a wave of arrests, with leaders being detained regularly, sometimes on questionable grounds. This trend peaked just before the elections when Naidu himself was arrested in a high-profile case,

The Union Home Ministry has requested the President of India to grant sanction for the prosecution of AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money-laundering case under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The sanction has been sought under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, with the Ministry citing an ongoing ED probe and sufficient evidence.Satyendar Jain, 60, was arrested by the ED in May 2022 in connection with alleged hawala dealings. H

Raghav Chadha, AAP Rajya Sabha MP, lashed out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday over her remarks in Parliament regarding his understanding of taxation. The confrontation arose after Sitharaman countered Chadha's criticism of the Union Budget and its tax provisions. In a video message shared on X, Chadha called Sitharaman's remarks a "personal attack" and stressed that she had chosen to respond only to his explanation about tax rebates rather than the bro

Rajiv Kumar’s tenure as Chief Election Commissioner of India, beginning in May 2022, has seen multiple landmark elections, including the 2023 Karnataka and Telangana polls and the 2022 presidential elections. His leadership has faced ongoing scrutiny, with opposition parties alleging bias towards the ruling BJP and raising concerns about the integrity of the election process, particularly regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the criticism, Kumar has defended the election

Andhra Pradesh's political landscape has been rocked by the arrest of former Gannavaram MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi, who was sentenced to two weeks in remand in connection with the attack on the TDP office in Gannavaram. The arrest has created waves of turbulence, with the YCP ecosystem showing signs of distress. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, known for his strong political stance, was quick to criticize the handling of the case, questioning the fairness of the situation.  

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