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.

The West Bengal Bar Council results have delivered a major boost to the TMC after its Assembly setback. Where the Trinamool Congress retained control of the lawyers body by winning 15 of the 23 elected seats. TMC Wins 15 of 23 seats in West Bengal Bar Council polls Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress has scored a commanding victory in the West Bengal Bar Council election, winning 15 of the 23 elected seats and retaining its influence over t

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

Chennai and Kovalam, Tamil Nadu, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay are participating in key Centre-state discussions. Amit Shah meets CM Vijay in Chennai Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai ahead of the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, marking their first meeting since Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister in May 2026. Shah shared photographs of the interac

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.

US Treasury data released on Wednesday, August 19, showed national debt had crossed $40 trillion. As investors focus on rising federal deficits, higher interest costs and pressure in the Treasury bond market. US National Debt crosses historic $40 trillion mark The United States' gross national debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time, marking a new milestone for the world's largest economy and renewing concerns over W

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

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has rejected BJP and JD(S) demands to remove Minister B. Nagendra from the Cabinet, defending his decision to bring the Ballari Rural MLA back into the ministry. The Opposition has disrupted proceedings in the Karnataka legislature while demanding Nagendra’s resignation over allegations linked to the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation case. Shivakumar Defends Nagendra’s Return To Karnataka Cabinet

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major expansion of maternity benefits for women government employees, increasing leave for the birth of a third child from 12 weeks to 365 days. Human Resources Management Minister D. Sarathkumar made the announcement in the Assembly while replying to the debate on demands for grants for his department. Tamil Nadu Extends One-Year Maternity Benefit To Third Child Under the existing policy, eligible women government

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