Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram Left Canal launch has sparked a political credit war between the ruling TDP and opposition YSR Congress. Questions are now being raised over whether YSRCP’s social media messaging on the project contains contradictory claims. Andhra Pradesh’s latest irrigation milestones have triggered a fresh political battle between the Telugu Desam Party and the YSR Congress Party, with both sides attempting to establish their contribution to

Police responded to gunfire inside a downtown apartment building. Two victims and the suspected shooter died, while six others were injured, including three Minneapolis police officers who were reported stable. Two people were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. The suspected shooter was also found dead, bringing th

Raghav Chadha alleged that he was wrongly marked “shifted” in Punjab’s draft voter roll. AAP denied state government involvement and questioned his Punjab residence, while Chadha said he was using the claims-and-objections process. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has alleged political vendetta after his voter registration in Mohali was classified as “shifted” during the Special Intensive Revision of Punjab’s

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a new integrated Assembly-Secretariat complex. The ₹1,200-crore Chennai project will cover 20 lakh square feet, while its exact location and construction schedule are yet to be announced. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced plans to construct a new integrated Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex in Chennai at an estimated cost of ₹1,200 crore. The proposed complex will have a bui

Telangana proposed examining the possibility of introducing seaplane operations at Hussain Sagar. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed the idea and the progress of Warangal and Adilabad airport projects with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has discussed a proposal to explore seaplane operations at Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar with Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu. The idea is expected to be exa

Teachers Day 2026 will be celebrated across India on Saturday, September 5. The occasion honours the dedication, knowledge and service of teachers while commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s first Vice President and second President. Schools, colleges and universities organise cultural programmes, speeches, debates, award ceremonies and student-led activities to thank educators. The observance also highlights the importance of supporting teac

Uzbekistan announced visa-free stays of up to 30 days for Indian citizens. The implementation date and detailed entry rules are still awaited, so travellers should verify requirements before departure. Uzbekistan has announced a 30-day visa-free entry facility for Indian passport holders, opening the way for easier tourism, business travel and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Uzbek President

Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping exchanged greetings before the SCO group photograph. Shehbaz Sharif later approached Vladimir Putin for a brief conversation as the Russian president left the podium. Brief interactions among Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif drew attention during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek on Tuesday. Modi and

Revanth Reddy’s first 1,000 days as Telangana chief minister offer a mixed political picture. His leadership and welfare measures have gained attention, while rhetoric, election promises and long-term stability remain key tests. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reached the 1,000-day milestone in office after leading the Congress to power in a state long dominated by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi. His tenure ha

Kavitha became emotional while speaking about her departure from the BRS. She accused the party of abandoning her during a difficult phase and thanked her in-laws for supporting her. Kavitha became emotional while discussing her departure from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, saying she was still deeply affected by the way her association with the party ended. Her remarks have introduced a personal dimension to the widening po

Two Kerala-origin women died in separate incidents as police detained a 32-year-old woman and began investigating the circumstances. Kerala women identified after California deaths Two women from Kerala have died in Milpitas, California, in incidents that Indian officials described as homicides, prompting efforts to repatriate their mortal remains. The victims were identified by their relatives as Anjana Hari, 35, from Mudikkode near Mann

Customs officers seized 2.96 kg of suspected hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 3 crore and arrested a passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur. Chennai Airport Customs intercept Kuala Lumpur passenger The Air Intelligence Unit of Chennai Customs arrested a 48-year-old Indian passenger after officers allegedly found nearly three kilograms of hydroponic ganja in his baggage at Chennai International Airport. The passenger arrived in Chennai from Kua

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southwestern China as authorities separately managed a major flood emergency near the Nepal-Tibet border. Earthquake strikes southwestern China A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Longchang city in China’s southwestern Sichuan province on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The tremor occurred at 1:13 PM Beijing time, corresponding to 10:43 AM IST. The epicentre was recorde

Nairobi, Kenya: India has emerged as a major fuel supplier as Kenya replaces declining Gulf shipments without suffering a significant import shortage. India Fuel Exports To Kenya Rise As Gulf Shipments Decline India has emerged as one of Kenya’s leading suppliers of refined petroleum products as conflict-related disruptions in West Asia reshape established energy trade routes. Shipping and commodity-market data indicate that In

Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan criticised the coalition government and reacted confidently to reports predicting a YSRCP comeback in 2029. YS Jagan Responds To Surveys Predicting 2029 Comeback Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has signalled confidence about his party’s prospects in the 2029 Assembly election, although he stopped short