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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Bengaluru, Karnataka – A senior Congress leader, BK Hariprasad, raised concerns about the credibility of a recent survey on voter trust in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Karnataka. The survey, claimed by Hariprasad to be commissioned by government-linked agencies, was alleged to lack transparency, independence, and statistical rigour. Hariprasad’s allegations were made in response to […]
In a significant move aimed at providing financial security to government employees and teachers in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced the launch of the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS). The announcement was made during the current Assembly election year. The new scheme, which is designed to offer benefits similar to those […]
In a significant move towards enhancing road safety and infrastructure development, the Telangana assembly has passed the Motor Vehicles Taxation (amendment) Bill on Friday. The bill aims to impose a road safety tax on new vehicles across the state, as announced by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar in the House. The proposed tax rates vary for […]
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the tourism sector of Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to concentrate on developing eco-tourism. The call was made during a review meeting held at the Integrated Command Control Centre on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Chief Minister underscored the need for strategies that could […]
In a surprising turn of events just a day before the scheduled meeting of the INDIA bloc and days ahead of the commencement of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its formal exit from the coalition. The decision comes after the party cited the bloc’s failure “to stay united […]
