In a significant move aimed at bridging the gap between grassroots governance and state policy, the Telangana State Cabinet will convene for its first-ever meeting outside Hyderabad. The historic gathering is scheduled to take place on January 18 at the Haritha Hotel in Medaram, Mulugu District. This decision marks a potential shift in the state’s […]
The BJP central leadership has put the proposed Ballari–Bengaluru padayatra, scheduled to begin on January 17, on hold while permitting only a public meeting in Ballari, dealing a setback to Gangavathi MLA Gali Janardhan Reddy and former minister B. Sriramulu. The padayatra was announced after the January 1 violence in Ballari between supporters of Janardhan […]
Sankranthi Celebrations in Andhra Pradesh: A Spectacle of Tradition, Betting, and Mass Participation
Amid the joyous spirit of the Sankranthi festivities, Andhra Pradesh witnessed an extraordinary display of traditions, betting, and mass participation this year. The state capital, Amaravati, along with various coastal regions and districts, were abuzz with non-stop celebrations that included cockfights, bullock races, cultural events, and temple rituals. The cockfights, a traditional pastime during Sankranthi, […]
Ahead of the proposed Municipal Elections in Telangana, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Thursday invited applications from eligible and interested aspirants to contest the polls on the party’s ticket. In a statement, the party said aspirants must download the prescribed application form from AIMIM’s official Facebook page, fill it in, and submit it […]
In a significant move towards strengthening India’s renewable energy sector, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has granted approval to Websol Energy Systems for establishing a greenfield 4 GW solar cell and 4 GW solar module manufacturing facility at the Multi-Product Special Economic Zone (MPSEZ), Naidupeta, in Tirupati district. The approval was issued through a Government […]
In a significant development regarding the ongoing phone-tapping case, the Supreme Court has extended interim protection to former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T Prabhakar Rao until March 10. The decision comes after the court expressed displeasure over the Telangana government’s intention to keep Mr. Rao in jail beyond the need for custodial interrogation. […]
The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, and the Lakkundi Heritage Development, has initiated an excavation at the Kote Veerabhadreshwara Temple in Lakkundi, Karnataka. This move comes following the discovery of 470 grams of gold ornaments during the construction of a house in the region. The archaeologists involved […]
In a humanitarian move, the Telangana government has covered the expenses associated with the repatriation of Golla Abbulu, a 40-year-old migrant worker from Nizamabad district who passed away in Oman on December 14, 2025. Mr. Abbulu had moved to Oman seeking employment at a cleaning company located in the Salalah region. However, Mr. Abbulu’s tenure […]
In the traditional village of Naraipatnam, located in the lush Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh, a joyous occasion unfolded yesterday. The arrival of a new son-in-law during the Sankranti festival was celebrated with pomp and grandeur, a custom locally known as Sankranthi Kotha Alludu. The festive atmosphere in the household was palpable as family members […]
In the political landscape of India’s Andhra Pradesh state, the health tracker ring worn by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu continues to be a topic of interest. First observed over three years ago during his tenure as opposition leader and later as Chief Minister, the unassuming platinum band has become synonymous with […]