Union Home Minister Amit Shah has initiated the election campaign of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step towards the upcoming Assembly elections. The political rally, initially planned as a conclusion to State President Nainar Nagendran’s statewide tour, evolved into a full-scale election launch. Speaking at the event, Shah expressed […]
In the aftermath of a tragic ‘honor killing’ incident that claimed the life of a pregnant woman, Manya, in Hubballi taluk, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has pledged to introduce a special law aimed at curbing such acts. The proposal for the new legislation is set to be discussed during the upcoming session of the legislature. […]
In a move aimed at bolstering the state’s healthcare infrastructure, the Telangana government has announced plans to procure 485 additional ventilators and eight new MRI machines. This development was disclosed by the Health Minister, C Damodar Raja Narasimha, during the winter session of the Assembly on Monday, January 5, 2026. According to Narasimha, there are […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah initiated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election campaign in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, turning a statewide tour event into a full-fledged election launch in anticipation of the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking to party workers and supporters, Mr. Shah expressed his confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure victory in […]
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 […]