Konda Surekha said she would remain in Congress and serve her constituency as an MLA despite being removed from the Telangana Cabinet. Konda Surekha Says She Will Remain in Congress Hyderabad: Konda Surekha has declared that she will remain with the Congress and continue working for the development of her constituency after her removal from the Telangana Cabinet triggered a fresh political controversy. The senior leader said she

Reports said the Congress high command asked Telangana minister Konda Surekha to resign. Surekha, however, said she had not received such a demand, while the party disciplinary report and a possible Cabinet reshuffle fuelled speculation. The Congress high command has reportedly asked Telangana Endowments and Forest Minister Konda Surekha to resign amid escalating tensions within the state party unit. Reports said the leadership may consider removing her from th

Telangana Minister Konda Surekha left Hyderabad for New Delhi on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after being called for talks by the Congress leadership. The discussions follow a disciplinary controversy and come amid speculation over her political future and a possible Telangana Cabinet reshuffle. Telangana Forest, Environment and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha’s visit to New Delhi has intensified political activity wit

Poola Subbaiah’s legacy returned to focus at the Veligonda Phase 1 inauguration. The project bears his name in recognition of his long campaign for water security across drought-affected western Prakasam. The inauguration of Phase 1 of the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project has renewed interest in the leader whose name is attached to one of Andhra Pradesh’s most significant irrigation initiatives. Poola Subbaiah was a Communist leader and former legislator wh

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated Veligonda Phase 1, enabling Krishna floodwater diversion for irrigation and drinking-water needs.   Chandrababu Naidu opens Veligonda Phase 1 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the first phase of the Ve

India and China announced an eight-point consensus following high-level boundary negotiations. Beijing, China: NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on new measures to manage the LAC and advance border talks. India China Border Consensus Sets Faster Crisis Response India and China have reached an eight-point consensus aimed at improving crisis management along the Line of Actual Control and advancing negotiations

Jagan sets strict target for local body polls YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has reportedly issued a clear message to party leaders ahead of Andhra Pradesh’s local body elections: the party must field candidates in every Corporation, Parishad and Sarpanch election seat. At a high-level meeting with party functionaries, Jagan is said to have placed the responsibility squarely on the working leadership at the local level. The meeting focused

Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Eid-e-Milad or Mawlid, is listed for observance in India on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The occasion commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is marked by prayers, religious talks, charity and community gatherings. The date appears in the Central Government holiday calendar and the Reserve Bank of India calendar. However, observance may differ by a day in some places depending on local

Jagan's latest remarks have renewed debate over his assessment of the 2024 verdict. Where the YSRCP is attempting to rebuild after its steep Assembly election setback. Jagan Defends His Welfare Record Despite 2024 Setback Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has again defended the performance of his 2019-24 government, arguing that its welfare-focused administration did not deserve the level of public dissatisfaction reflected

Telangana has introduced a new unified regulatory structure called the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs, or TG-SAFE, bringing the Food Safety Department and Drugs Control Department under a single administrative framework. The initiative is aimed at strengthening oversight of food products and medicines across the state. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the initiative reflects the government?

The long-delayed Varthur elevated corridor on Bengaluru’s SH-35 has received a fresh December 2026 completion deadline, with KRDCL directing the contractor to accelerate pending work after years of missed timelines. Varthur Elevated Corridor Gets New Deadline Karnataka Road Development Corporation Ltd (KRDCL) has set December 2026 as the latest target for completing the

Pawan Kalyan marked World Lion Day by praising India’s efforts to protect the Asiatic lion and describing its roar as a symbol of Bharat’s wild heritage. He highlighted the rise in the Asiatic lion population from 411 in 2010 to 891 in 2025 and credited governments, conservationists and local communities. Pawan Kalyan Hails Asiatic Lion Conservation on World Lion Day Andhra Pradesh Deputy Ch

Kerala Police have formally arrested political commentator T.G. Mohandas over alleged remarks made in a YouTube video concerning a student protest in New Delhi, while seized electronic devices are set to undergo forensic examination. TG Mohandas Arrest Recorded by Cyber Police T.G. Mohandas was taken into custody from his residence in Koovapadam, Kochi, on Sunday, August 9,

Megastar Chiranjeevi is reportedly being considered for appointment as the official brand ambassador of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed role could see the veteran actor promote the state’s tourism destinations, investment opportunities, cultural heritage and major development projects.   Chiranjeevi Brand Ambassador Reports Create Buzz Reports suggesting that the Andhra Pradesh government may appoint Chiranjeevi as the state’s brand ambassador hav

The Centre may convene a special Parliament session from August 17 to reconsider legislation connecting delimitation with the implementation of women’s reservation. The reported plan remains tentative as the government evaluates political support needed to pass a constitutional amendment in both Houses. Parliament Special Session Likely on Aug 17 for Key Bills New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government may convene a special session of