Hyderabad, December 18 – In a bid to address the financial woes of the existing power distribution companies in the state, the Telangana government has ordered the formation of a third discom (distribution company). According to Government Order (GO) number 44, the new entity will commence operations on April 1, 2026, and will be responsible […]
In the spirit of boosting tourism, the state of Andhra Pradesh has made a substantial stride towards enriching river and backwater destinations with the introduction of ultra-luxury boat cruises. The move has garnered participation from private operators who have agreed to station five such boats at the Vijayawada Berm Park stretch and the Suryalanka Beach […]
In a significant decision, Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has dismissed petitions seeking the disqualification of five Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators who are alleged to have switched their political allegiance to the ruling Congress. The Speaker’s order was issued on Wednesday, December 17. According to the orders, the petitioners failed to provide substantial […]
The government of Karnataka has taken steps to regulate and potentially ban pigeon feeding in public areas across the state. The decision comes after health authorities expressed concerns about the increased risk of respiratory illnesses linked to extended contact with pigeon droppings and feathers. In a letter penned on December 16, the Health and Family […]
In a notable shift, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has decided to take a more proactive role in the party’s affairs in Kerala, as the state gears up for the 2026 assembly elections. This move comes after the AICC intervened directly in local body elections, marking a precedent for increased involvement in future polls. […]
Hyderabad, December 17 – The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has announced revisions to the timetable for the inter examinations scheduled for March 2026. The alterations come in response to the state government’s decision to declare a public holiday for Holi, which falls on March 3 next year. Originally, Mathematics Paper IIA, Botany Paper […]
In the lead up to the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the ruling AIADMK has outlined a strategic seat allocation plan that sees the party contesting 134 seats on its own while allocating a collective 100 seats to its alliance partners. According to political sources, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stands to gain the largest […]
In a statement, the Telangana BJP chief, N Ramchander Rao, has expressed deep concern over the alleged involvement of Hyderabad-born Sajid Akram in the mass shooting at Bondi beach in Australia. Rao described the incident as an insult to India and a potential national security threat. The Telangana police have been urged by Rao to […]
In a recent development, Justice Gannamaneni Ramakrishna Prasad of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has suggested modernizing the CCTV systems at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) by incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) for enhanced monitoring. The Honourable Judge also emphasized the need for mechanization in the process of Parakamani, which involves segregating and counting currency notes and […]
Hyderabad, India – The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has petitioned the Telangana Labour department for immediate action to address a mounting crisis among drivers working for ride-hailing app Porter. In a letter submitted to the Commissioner of Labour and Additional Commissioner of Labour, the union outlined concerns that include sustained payout cuts, […]