L Murugan has announced his resignation as Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, along with his resignation from the Rajya Sabha. He said he wants to return to grassroots politics and dedicate himself to strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. In a message on X, Murugan thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the opportunity to serve in the Union government. He described his minis

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena president Pawan Kalyan’s remarks about Chandrababu Naidu’s 2023 arrest have prompted a debate over the contributions of workers from both alliance parties. Speaking at the Adavi Thalli Bata 2.0 launch on October 11, Pawan highlighted the support extended by Janasainiks and Veera Mahilas during Naidu’s arrest. According to the supplied report, he described Janasena supporters as among the first to take to the streets and emphasised their sacrifices for Naidu and the alliance. His comments sought to underline how party workers responded to his call for support. TDP Supporters Question Remarks on Arrest Protests The wording drew objections from some TDP supporters, who reportedly felt that their own participation in the protests had been overlooked. Their concern centres on the suggestion that Janasena workers stepped forward when others were absent. The supplied report points to demonstrations by TDP supporters in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the United States following Naidu’s arrest. It also recalls voluntary gatherings by IT professionals in Hyderabad and a public meeting supporting the TDP leader. Supporters have reportedly recirculated videos of those demonstrations to challenge that interpretation of Pawan’s comments. The dispute concerns recognition of each party’s contribution; the available reporting does not establish a formal disagreement between the two parties’ leaderships. Alliance Coordination Draws Attention Ahead of Local Polls The discussion comes as alliance parties prepare for local body elections. At the same programme, Pawan also called on workers to support an alliance victory, placing electoral cooperation alongside his remarks about Janasena’s contribution. TDP and Janasena supporters worked together as part of the alliance that won power in Andhra Pradesh in 2024. Against that background, statements about past sacrifices can carry significance for workers who expect their efforts to be acknowledged. A fuller explanation of Pawan’s intended meaning could help address the reported concerns. For now, the response is best described as a debate among some supporters over his wording, rather than evidence of a confirmed breakdown in alliance relations.    

The October 2026 Assembly bypoll trends are bringing encouraging news for ruling parties in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. As counting progressed on Friday, the BJP maintained leads in Bengal’s two constituencies, while Chief Minister Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) moved ahead in both Tamil Nadu seats. In Puducherry, AINRC candidate Ashok Anand won the Thattanchavady constituency. The contests have attracted attention as an early electoral

Voting began on Tuesday, October 6, for by-elections to six constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The contests cover five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat, with several major parties competing in closely watched electoral battles. According to the ANI report, polling is taking place in West Bengal’s Nandigram and Rejinagar, Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharap

Jio Platforms Eyes October IPO Launch Jio Platforms is preparing to launch its initial public offering on October 21, with shares likely to begin trading on October 28, Reuters reported, citing two sources. The Reliance Industries-owned digital services business aims to raise approximately $3.8 billion. The proposed timetable

Supreme Court Seeks Records Before Intervention The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass an interim order suspending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission of India. Instead, it sought responses and records to examine how the disputed decisions were approved. The petition challenges

AP plans 3D printed housing pilot in Burripalem The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to introduce 3D printing technology in rural housing through a pilot project in Burripalem village near Tenali. According to the report, the initiative will come under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) and aims to provide affordable homes whil

Indian captain injured in cockpit attack A flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an alleged attack inside the cockpit left Indian Captain Smit Machchhar seriously injured. Israeli officials said the co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the Boeing 737 MAX 8, trigg

New York, September 25, 2026: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked India and China for their assistance after devastating floods in Nepal and called on the two countries to join a new Himalayan climate resilience mechanism. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Shah said the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster showed why countries sharing the mountain region must work together before the next emergency strikes.

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release 50 per cent of the state’s ₹3,705.30-crore drought relief request as immediate assistance. The amount sought as interim aid is ₹1,852.65 crore. Shivakumar said the drought has worsened since the state first submitted its request for central support earlier this month. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Shivakumar referred to a September 10 communication seeking ₹3,705.30 crore for urgent relief measures in 101 drought-declared taluks. Since then, the Karnataka government has declared another 76 taluks drought-affected, taking the total to 177. The additional declarations followed an assessment under the parameters of the Manual for Drought Management, 2020. Drought-affected taluks rise to 177 Shivakumar said the number of drought-hit taluks could exceed 200 by the end of the 2026 southwest monsoon season. Losses in the newly declared areas are still being assessed. Once that work is complete, the state plans to submit an additional memorandum seeking assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund. The request for half of the existing memorandum amount is therefore an interim measure based on the earlier assessment of 101 taluks. It does not include a final estimate of damage across all 177 drought-declared taluks. The Centre has been asked to provide funds while the state completes its wider assessment and prepares the next submission. Why the monsoon shortfall matters The Chief Minister said rainfall from June to August is especially important for Karnataka. It supports Kharif crops and helps refill reservoirs, recharge groundwater and maintain supplies of fodder. Reservoir levels also affect hydropower generation, meaning a prolonged rainfall shortfall can place pressure on services well beyond agriculture. For farmers in drought-declared taluks, the immediate concern is the damage already caused during the principal growing season. The state’s appeal seeks to speed up relief while officials document losses in the areas added to the drought list. Any further request to the Centre will depend on that assessment; no amount for the additional memorandum has yet been announced.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has designated a Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) in Amaravati for Andhra Pradesh. Two Gazette notifications dated September 22, 2026, remove the state from the earlier jurisdiction entry and assign it to the “Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Amaravati.” The change gives Andhra Pradesh a dedicated regional authority for foreigner registration and related immigration matters.

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in a forested park area behind Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple after three men reportedly approached her and a friend while claiming to be police personnel. Delhi Police have apprehended one suspect, while efforts are underway to locate the others. According to the complaint, the girl and her friend had visited Kalkaji Temple and later walked towards the park behind the shrine. At approximat

Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have died in an air accident in Canada while undergoing flight training, according to the Consulate General of India in Vancouver. The deceased were identified as Manoj Sivakumar and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham. The Indian mission expressed its condolences to their families and said it was prepared to provide all necessary consular assistance. “Th

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stopped his convoy on Sunday after noticing a young accident victim on Container Road in Ernakulam and immediately offered assistance. Satheesan was travelling through the area when he spotted the injured man. He directed his vehicle to stop and extended help before continuing with his scheduled programmes. The Chief Minister’s intervention attracted attention, with visuals and reports of the incident circulating widely.

A Telangana Assembly debate over properties included in the prohibited lands list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act has developed into a major political controversy involving former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and his family. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy used the September 16 discussion to question landholdings linked to members and relatives of the KCR family. He argued that if the Opposition wanted s