The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu has launched a series of high-visibility welfare measures as 2026 Assembly elections approach, announcing a Pongal cash benefit for millions of households along with a major pension reform aimed at government employees and teachers. In the run-up to the harvest festival, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has dismissed the Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) filed by the Telangana government in the phone tapping case. The apex court’s decision upholds the High Court’s order quashing the First Information Report (FIR) against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao. The ruling was issued on January 5, […]
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. […]