Vijay to Honour Asian Games Medallists Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will host a dinner for athletes from the state who won medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, Minister Aadhav Arjuna announced on Monday. The gathering will recognise their achievements and bring the medal winners together with students from government sports hostels.

R.P. Patnaik met SVBC Chairman B. Sridhar Varma in Tirupati to discuss possible collaboration on devotional music series, spiritual programmes and projects based on Hindu scriptures. R.P. Patnaik meets newly appointed SVBC Chairman Renowned Telugu singer, music director, actor and producer R.P. Patnaik met Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel Chairman B. Sridhar Varma at the SVBC office in

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

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu released Godavari water through the Polavaram Left Main Canal. The milestone is expected to support irrigation across 2.87 lakh acres and provide drinking water to 5.23 lakh people in North Andhra. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu released Godavari water towards North Andhra through the Polavaram Project’s Left Main Canal on Wednesday, marking an important milestone in th

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: TNSTC will operate additional buses from August 27 to 30 to manage increased travel during the weekend and wedding season. TNSTC Special Buses From Chennai Announced For Weekend Rush The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced additional bus services from Chennai and other major cities between August 27 and August 30. The special arrangements are intended to accommod

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

Polavaram highway upgrade gets ₹840.41 crore approval The Union government has approved ₹840.41 crore for a major road upgrade in Andhra Pradesh aimed at strengthening access to the Polavaram Irrigation Project, farming centres and key Godavari-region destinations. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the approval for the development of the Buttaigudem–LND Peta and Pattiseema–Kovvur sections of National Highway 365BB. The

The civil aviation ministry has proposed leasing 11 Airports Authority of India airports to private concessionaires under a public-private partnership model. The airports, including Varanasi and Tirupati, would be grouped into five bundles and offered for 50-year concession periods. The proposal has received in-principle approval from the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee. The estimated investment by selected concessionaires is pegged at Rs 8,622 crore.

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.

Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 will be observed on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana according to Telugu panchang traditions. Puja is observed throughout the day, with morning, afternoon and evening Sthira Lagna periods preferred; exact timings vary by city. Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 date and puja timings Varalakshmi Vratam is one of the most important festivals dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and is widely celebrated in Andhra Prad

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

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

What the Proposed Talc Settlement Means Johnson & Johnson has proposed a $5.5 billion resolution covering most remaining US ovarian cancer talc claims. The agreement requires participation from firms representing at least 95% of eligible claims before it can become final. Johnson & Johnson Moves to Settle Talc Lawsuits for $5.5 Billion The J&J talc settlement 2026 could reso

Repeated local Covid-19 spikes in India are being driven by new Omicron variants, declining immunity and changing regional conditions. Experts say current Covid infections in India resemble limited endemic outbreaks, not a nationwide resurgence.   Small increases in Covid-19 infections are once again being reported from parts of India, including Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata and a few other locations. The developments have raised familiar conc

Nagercoil Custody Death: Three Prison Staff Held After Autopsy Finds 19 Injuries The Sabari Varman custody death has triggered protests and a political controversy in Tamil Nadu after a postmortem examination reportedly found 19 injuries on the body of the 35-year-old remand prisoner. Sabari Varman, a shopkeeper and person with a disability from Ethancadu in Kanniyakumari district, died on July 13, 2026, after being found unconscious inside the Nagercoil prison.