A group of candidates appointed under the sports quota in the Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee recruitment process has strongly objected to allegations of irregularities raised by former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSR Congress Party leaders. The candidates maintained that their appointments were secured through the prescribed recruitment procedure and supported by valid sports certificates and othe

Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh: A viral clip of YS Jagan’s APPSC-DSC remarks has triggered a fresh political clash with Education Minister Nara Lokesh. The political fight over Andhra Pradesh recruitment intensified after a video clip of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy became a fresh flashpoint between the YSR Congress Party and the ruling TDP. During a press interaction on the Mega DSC controversy, Jagan appeared to use APPSC and DSC interchangeably while c

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has strongly defended the state’s Mega DSC teacher recruitment process, telling the Assembly that appointments were made entirely on merit without favouritism, manipulation or backdoor selections. Naidu said the government had maintained transparency throughout the recruitment exercise and argued that the credibility of the process was reflected in the response from candidates, including those who were not selected. His remarks cam

India-Bound Oil Supertanker Booked At Nearly 9 Times Freight Rate A supertanker heading toward India has been provisionally booked from the Persian Gulf at an unusually high freight rate, highlighting a sharp shortage of available vessels in the region. According to shipbrokers cited in the report, the very-large crude carrier, or VLCC, was booked at 897 Worldscale points, meanin

The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to release the next Mega DSC teacher recruitment notification in October 2026. The recruitment drive is expected to open fresh opportunities for candidates waiting for teaching jobs in government schools across the state. School Education Secretary Kona Sashidhar said the notification will be issued as per the government’s job calendar. He also said an action plan has been prepared to conduct the examinations in December 2026.

Bolla Brahma Naidu Arrested In Alleged ₹1,000 Crore Gandipet Land Scam Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been arrested in connection with an alleged government land scam linked to Gandipet in Hyderabad. Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been arrested in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, in connection with an alleged government land encroachment case linked to Gandipet in Hyderabad. The case has drawn attention because of the high-value land involved

YSRCP questions TDP Mahanadu and Mega DSC recruitment row   YSRCP Targets TDP Mahanadu YSRCP spokesperson Naga Malleswari has sharply criticised the TDP Mahanadu, calling it a political drama planned to divert public attention from the alleged Mega DSC scam and growing dissatisfaction against the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, she alleged that the Chandrababu Naidu gover

Amma Canteens Set For Upgrade Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has directed officials to improve Amma Canteens across the state after complaints over poor maintenance, ageing kitchen equipment and declining food quality. The government has asked authorities to refurbish canteen buildings, upgrade kitchen infrastructure, buy additional cooking vessels and ensure that food served to the public remains clean, tasty and consistent. The move brings fresh focus to one of

Grass Alternatives Gain Popularity Among Homeowners Traditional green lawns with picket fences have long been seen as the perfect image of a beautiful yard. However, experts say turf grass may not be the best choice for every home or climate. Maintaining a lush lawn often requires regular watering, mowing, fertilizers, pesticides, and constant seasonal care. During warm months, lawns can become dry and patchy, while in other seasons they may lose color and need extr

Mother’s Day Weekend Brings Peak Planting Season To Columbus As warmer temperatures settle in and the average last spring frost passes, Columbus residents are preparing for one of the busiest gardening weekends of the year. Mother’s Day weekend has become a major event for local gardeners, with nurseries across the city expecting large crowds searching for colorful annuals, shrubs, and seasonal plants to refresh their outdoor spaces. Gardening enthusiasts, famil

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