In an address at a press conference on Sunday, Andhra Pradesh’s Water Resources Minister, Nimmala Ramanaidu, expressed the state’s need for water resources over political battles. The minister highlighted the ongoing dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regarding the utilization of Godavari River and questioned the rationale behind objections towards using water downstream through Polavaram […]
The Telangana Assembly on Saturday passed the Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, doing away with the two-child norm that barred individuals with more than two children from contesting rural local body elections. Moving the Bill, Panchayat Raj Minister D Anasuya Seethakka said the policy, introduced in 1994 as a population control measure, was reviewed […]
In Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is gearing up to surpass the 7.6-year tenure of veteran Congress leader Devaraj Urs as the longest-serving Chief Minister in the state’s history. This milestone, set to be achieved on January 7, takes on added significance amid ongoing speculation surrounding a potential leadership change within the Congress party. Siddaramaiah, who […]
Chennai, January 4 – Parties allied with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have expressed support for the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to implement the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS). The implementation of TAPS is seen as a significant move addressing the long-standing demands of government employees and teachers, thereby restoring dignity in retirement. […]
In a potential shift in employment policies, Karnataka Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar has suggested that an announcement regarding granting menstrual leave for college students may be forthcoming, provided directions are issued by the state’s chief minister, Siddaramaiah. The statement was made during a press event in Bengaluru. The proposal, if implemented, would extend […]
Congress in Tamilnadu Dismisses TVK Alliance Rumours, Reaffirms Tie-Up Only with DMK Amid speculation about possible talks with actor Vijay’s TVK, the Congress has categorically clarified that it remains firmly aligned with the DMK in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar said that the party’s alliance discussions are exclusively with the DMK and […]
In a significant judicial move, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside an adjudication order that imposed 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on public road works. The court’s decision mandates a fresh assessment based on certificates issued by the Executive Officer of the Industrial Area Local Authority (IALA). The petitioner in question, RK […]
Bengaluru, Karnataka – A senior Congress leader, BK Hariprasad, raised concerns about the credibility of a recent survey on voter trust in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Karnataka. The survey, claimed by Hariprasad to be commissioned by government-linked agencies, was alleged to lack transparency, independence, and statistical rigour. Hariprasad’s allegations were made in response to […]
In a significant move aimed at providing financial security to government employees and teachers in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced the launch of the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS). The announcement was made during the current Assembly election year. The new scheme, which is designed to offer benefits similar to those […]
In a move aimed at enhancing eye health services across Telangana, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha announced on Friday the establishment of permanent ‘Eye Care Clinics’ in various parts of the state. The minister made this declaration during Question Hour in the Legislative Council. The new clinics will be modeled after Day Care Cancer Centers, […]