Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh: Pawan Kalyan is reportedly planning a 20-day Kerala stay for rehabilitation following his recent shoulder surgery. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is reportedly preparing to spend around 20 days in Kerala as part of his post-surgery recovery. The reported stay is expected to focus on rehabilitation following the right shoulder surgery he underwent in Mumbai on July 11, 2026. Kalyan had been diagnosed with seriou

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

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will return from London after the Centre denied political clearance for his planned official US visit. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s planned official visit to the United States has been cancelled after the Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance for the US leg of his overseas tour. The Chief Minister began a 10-day UK-US programme on August 20, with meetings planned at major universities and institutions.

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

Fresh directions followed student protests over shortages and administrative lapses. With complaints and protests reported from Lucknow, Azamgarh, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Unnao and other districts. Yogi Orders tighter monitoring after student protests Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered stricter monitoring of educational institutions after student protests highlighted teacher shortages, infrastructure problems and administrative dela

Voting is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bangladesh time. Where lawmakers will choose between Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Oli Ahmed. Alamgir favored as Bangladesh holds historic presidential vote Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years on Thursday, August 20, with ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir widely expected to win the largely ceremonial five-year post.

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has stepped in to address growing concern over private properties appearing in the Section 22-A prohibited lands list, directing revenue officials to verify affected properties within two days in cases where owners have already booked online registration slots. If verification establishes that the property is genuine private land, officials have been told to complete the registration immediately. Revanth Reddy Orders Two-Day Ve

HYDERABAD: Telangana Rakshana Sena president Kalvakuntla Kavitha has promised one acre of land to every landless poor family in Telangana if her party comes to power, putting land redistribution at the centre of her emerging political agenda. Kavitha announced the proposed Bhu Lakshmi scheme on August 18, arguing that access to land is essential for economic security and meaningful social justice. Kavitha One-Acre Promise Puts Land Back At Centre Of Politics Kavith

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged India’s public sector banks to transform their image among young customers, asking them to become more appealing to Gen Z without compromising responsible banking standards. Speaking at the concluding session of PSB Confluence 2026, Sitharaman said state-run banks should focus on customers aged 16 and above with simple, personalised and accessible services. Banking for Youth was also one of the key themes discussed at the two-day gove

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized spurious medicines worth more than Rs 5 crore from an unlicensed facility near the Bidadi toll gate. Officials said the drug-control wing found medicines being repackaged and relabelled to resemble products sold by multinational pharmaceutical companies. The premises were allegedly operating without a valid licence. Karnataka FDA Busts Alleged Fake Drug Repackaging Racket Officials said t

CHENNAI: A sharp political confrontation erupted between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the DMK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over the proposed relocation of Chief Minister Vijay’s office to Namakkal Kavignar Maligai. The debate, held during discussions on demands for grants for the Public Works Department, also widened to include tender procedures, the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, pension policy and major infrastructure projects. CM Office Shift Triggers Heated D

U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks are under way or scheduled with Iran, while Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, exposing a widening gap after a ceasefire expired. Iranian officials said the strategic waterway would stay shut until Washington met conditions linked to an interim agreement signed in June. Trump Rules Out Talks With Iran Trump’s statement reduced expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthro

Paris: France will expel two Iranian diplomats after accusing Iranian authorities of detaining and physically intimidating two members of the French embassy in Tehran during a July incident. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the expulsions would take place in the coming days, calling the episode intolerable and saying Paris had promised consequences. French officials say the two embassy staff members were detained for several hours on July 19 while carrying out professional dut

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp political attack on the BJP and RSS at a party gathering in Verna, South Goa, challenging their criticism of Congress over patriotism and questioning their historical role in India’s freedom struggle. His remarks came amid a fresh political dispute over Vande Mataram and nationalism. Kharge argued that the BJP and RSS should not lecture Congress leaders on love for the country, pointing to the role of Congress figures such as

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay intervened in the state Assembly after Forest Minister RV Ranjith Kumar referred to former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi by name without using a customary honorific, triggering protests from opposition DMK legislators. The incident occurred during Monday's Assembly proceedings. Vijay quickly acknowledged that the manner in which the late leader had been addressed was inappropriate and apologised on behalf of his minister, hel