In the latest development, two journalists from the Telugu television news channel NTV were arrested by the Telangana Police on Wednesday, January 14. The reporters, Donthu Ramesh and Sudheer, were taken into custody in connection with a case pertaining to an alleged defamatory story about a woman IAS officer. The arrests followed a complaint from […]
New Delhi, January 8 – In a bid to secure long-term development and stability for Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi yesterday. The meeting, held at Shah’s residence, focused on the need for Parliament to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the state’s capital. Naidu 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 – In a potential shift in rural employment policies, the Karnataka government is contemplating rejecting the Centre’s recently introduced Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen), or G-RAM-G. This decision comes as a response to concerns that the new initiative centralizes all projects, potentially undermining the federal structure of the nation. Law […]
In a surprising revelation during the launch of the Tollywood Pro League in Hyderabad, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag shared his fondness for Telugu cinema. Despite not being fluent in the language, Sehwag admitted to enjoying South Indian films, referencing Allu Arjun’s dialogue from ‘Pushpa’ as a particular favourite. The cricket legend named Mahesh Babu […]
In a significant move towards transparency and accountability, Justice Surepalli Nanda of the Telangana High Court has ordered the state government to immediately upload all Government Orders (GOs), circulars, rules, and notifications on official websites. The direction came during a hearing of a writ petition. The petition, filed earlier this year, sought directions for the […]
Hyderabad – In a significant development, Andhra Pradesh’s Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has announced an investigation into allegations of a racket promoting circumcision among non-Muslim boys within the state. The revelation was made in response to a letter from former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director M. Nageswara Rao, who alleged that several medical […]
