In a move to bolster India’s aviation manufacturing sector, the Andhra Pradesh government is planning to establish an aircraft manufacturing centre in the undivided Anantapur district. The proposed unit, a collaboration between Adani Aerospace and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, is expected to focus primarily on small and mid-sized passenger aircraft. Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat are […]
In a shocking turn of events, a woman has accused Jana Sena legislator Arava Sridhar of sexual exploitation and extortion. The allegation was made public through a selfie video shared on social media platforms on Tuesday, causing a ripple effect in political circles. Sridhar, representing the Railway Koduru assembly constituency, has remained silent on the […]
In a significant announcement, the Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) has scheduled elections for seven municipal corporations and 116 municipalities, including the recently established urban local bodies (ULBs), across the state of Telangana. The polling will take place on February 11, between 7 am and 5 pm, with a total of 2,996 wards up for […]
Animal rights activists have accused local authorities in several villages across Telangana of killing over a hundred stray dogs in the past month. The most recent allegations come from Nagarkurnool district’s Thummaipally village, where 100 dogs are said to have been killed using lethal injections over a ten-day period. Activists claim that these killings were […]
Andhra Pradesh Farmers Urge Rollback of Cigarette Excise Hike Amid Disruptions, Rising Illicit Trade
In a meeting with around 400 Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers from various districts, including Prakasam, Nellore, East Godavari, and West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu heard concerns about the impact of a recent over 70% increase in excise duty on cigarettes. The farmers expressed their worries that the sharp tax hike […]
In a significant judicial development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the forcible arrest of an accused by police officers inside a courtroom without obtaining judicial permission. The incident occurred at the Pattikonda Magistrate Court in Kurnool district. The accused, Shivayya from Degulapadu village in Chippagiri mandal, had faced charges related […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has initiated a drive to transform the Rayalaseema region and Prakasam and Markapuram districts into major horticultural hubs on a global scale. The plan, discussed at a review meeting with ministers and senior officials, aims to develop 10 districts as horticulture sector hubs. The Chief Minister highlighted the […]
In a significant move aimed at addressing the implications of four new labour codes proposed by the Union government, a delegation from the Tamil Nadu state government traveled to the national capital for discussions. The team was led by K Veera Raghava Rao, Secretary to the Government; SA Raman, Director of Labour; and B Vishnu […]
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the state government will rename all gram panchayats in Karnataka after Mahatma Gandhi, with an official announcement to be made in the upcoming Budget. Speaking at the MNREGA Bachao Sangram programme ahead of the Lok Bhavan Chalo protest at Freedom Park, the Chief Minister accused the Centre of undermining […]
In a bid to address the rising road accidents in Hyderabad and the state, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana, B. Shivadhar Reddy, has commended the road safety awareness initiatives undertaken by the Hyderabad-based Sarvejana Foundation. The DGP’s appreciation came during a ceremony held at the DGP office in Hyderabad, where he released […]