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 […]
In a significant development, 23 Indian fishermen detained in October 2025 for entering Bangladesh’s territorial waters near the Mongla Port have been released. The fishermen hail from Andhra Pradesh and were apprehended while fishing off the East Coast. According to Vasupalli Janakiram, President of the East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association of India, the […]
In a move aimed at streamlining the renewable energy sector, the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has notified the First Amendment to the Terms and Conditions of Open Access Regulation, 2024. The amendment introduces changes regarding the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for unutilised banked renewable energy. The principal regulation, originally notified on March […]
In a significant political development in Andhra Pradesh, former Rajya Sabha member and one-time close confidant of YSR Congress President Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, V Vijay Sai Reddy, is planning to embark on a padayatra across the state. According to sources, Sai Reddy, who was previously perceived as the second-in-command in the YSRCP before […]
In an unfortunate turn of events, a bus driver employed by the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) passed away following a sudden heart attack while transporting passengers from Hyderabad to Vijayawada. The deceased individual, identified as 39-year-old Katrapu Nagaraju, hailed from Vijayawada and was operating an “Amaravati” AC bus on Monday when the […]
The Telangana High Court has achieved commendable success in disposing of a significant percentage of the cases filed last year, as announced by the Chief Justice, Aparesh Kumar Singh, during the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Out of the 79,029 cases instituted, 75,419 were resolved, amounting to a disposal rate of 95%. In his […]
In a significant political development, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has launched an offensive against the ruling coalition government in Andhra Pradesh over land reforms. The move comes as the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-BJP alliance pushes forward with its own approach to land governance, sparking a fresh debate over the issue. At the heart of […]