In a bid to enhance digital governance and maintain public order, the Karnataka government has approved the deployment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered social media monitoring system in the cabinet held on Thursday. The system, known as Social Media Analytics Solution (SMAS), is estimated to cost ₹67.20 crore. The AI-based tool aims to combat […]
In a disquieting turn of events, around 50 goats have reportedly been sacrificed in an inhumane manner at the Bheemanna Jatara held in the Raikal region of Jagtial district. The three-day celebration concluded on Tuesday at the Bheemeswara Temple. Videos obtained by local animal rights activists depict men brutally killing goats through biting their throats […]
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with an outlay of INR 53.47 lakh crore, has sparked criticism from the Telangana government. The State, known for its significant contributions to national economic growth, feels marginalized in the Budget’s allocations and approvals, as well as long-pending commitments. The Budget, often regarded as a […]
In a significant observation on the state of higher education in Andhra Pradesh, Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam of the Andhra Pradesh High Court recently stated that frequent engagement and disengagement of assistant professors on an ad-hoc basis can significantly impact the quality of education. The remarks were made during a hearing of a plea filed […]
In a remarkable turn of events, Bikumalli Manjula, the mother of Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu – one of the 20 soldiers killed in clashes with Chinese troops in Ladakh in June 2020 – is set to make her electoral debut next week. Manjula will contest the Suryapet municipal election on a Bharat Rashtra Samithi ticket, […]
In Vijayawada, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with the Young Indians (Yi) Amaravati Chapter, hosted an interactive session with Silai Zaki, Consul General of Australia in Chennai. The event took place on February 4th, 2026, and gained significance following Minister Nara Lokesh’s recent visit to Australia, which aimed at […]
In anticipation of the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for February 11, 2026, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President Mahesh Kumar Goud has expressed confidence in winning a substantial majority of seats. During a strategy meeting with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and All India Congress Committee in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, Goud expressed optimism, suggesting that the party anticipates […]
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy questioned how the KCR family accumulated hundreds of acres of farmhouses and assets worth thousands of crores, alleging that power in Telangana was monopolised by one family. He asserted that no one can commit crimes and expect to go unquestioned, and made it clear that democratic investigations are inevitable when […]
In a significant development, the Telangana assembly speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will conduct an inquiry into the disqualification petition filed against Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kadiyam Srihari. The investigation is scheduled for Wednesday at 11 AM. During the inquiry, the Speaker will record the arguments presented by petitioner K.P. Vivekananda Goud. The specific reasons […]
In a surprising development, former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai has announced his resignation as the party’s in-charge of six Assembly constituencies. The decision was made due to his father’s deteriorating health condition, which requires him to focus on caregiving duties. Annamalai had been entrusted with overseeing the election process in […]