Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has strongly defended the state’s Mega DSC teacher recruitment process, telling the Assembly that appointments were made entirely on merit without favouritism, manipulation or backdoor selections. Naidu said the government had maintained transparency throughout the recruitment exercise and argued that the credibility of the process was reflected in the response from candidates, including those who were not selected. His remarks cam

Jana Sena leader and Andhra Pradesh MLC Konidela Nagababu has been appointed Chairperson of the Executive Committee of AP GREEN, with the state government granting him Cabinet-rank status in the new position. The Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department issued orders confirming the appointment on Monday. The development gives Nagababu a prominent government responsibility connected to environmental protection, reforestation and expansion of green cover across Andhra P

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a full waiver of cooperative farm loans of up to Rs 75,000, providing fresh financial relief to farmers across the state. The Chief Minister said the government would extend an additional Rs 953.06 crore in support despite the financial constraints facing the state. The announcement strengthens the Vijay government's farmer-focused agenda and comes after earlier revisions to the crop loan waiver programme. The government had pre

N Chandrasekaran has decided to step down as Tata Sons chairman after completing his current term in February 2027, bringing an end to a decade at the helm of the Tata Group. His departure follows a lack of board consensus over another term and caps a 40-year career that began at TCS in 1987. From TCS Engineer to Tata Group Leader Chandrasekaran joined Tata Consultancy Servi

Parliament protests and Opposition strategy have come under focus during the Monsoon Session. Frequent adjournments are affecting Question Hour scrutiny and debate over government bills, raising concerns that Opposition parties may be surrendering their strongest democratic platform.  

Around 133 people who claim they were cheated in an alleged overseas visa and job fraud staged a protest at Koodaranji in Kozhikode, demanding the arrest of the accused and recovery of crores of rupees they say they lost. Visa Fraud Victims Stage Protest in Koodaranji Victims of an alleged overseas visa and employment fraud organised a protest in Koodaranji on Sunday, brin

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson said the TVK government has included 125 of its 436 election promises in the state budget, defending the administration amid opposition criticism over announcements and the state’s finances. 125 TVK Poll Promises Included in Budget Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, August 10, 2026, Finance Minister N Marie Wilson sa

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the ongoing Parliament deadlock is unlikely to end until Union Home Minister Amit Shah makes a statement in the House. Her remarks came amid repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session as the Opposition intensified its pressure on the government. Priyanka Says Parliament Deadlock Will Continue Until Amit Shah Speaks Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the ongoing deadlock in Parliament is li

DK Shivakumar held fresh talks with Congress leaders in Delhi over a minor Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle and portfolio allocation to newly inducted ministers. The discussions also focused on inducting a woman minister and addressing concerns among legislators following the recent Cabinet expansion. DK Shivakumar Meets Congress High Command Over Cabinet Reshuffle Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivaku

The Centre has disclosed that expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s overseas visits since 2021 has crossed ₹550 crore, with spending rising sharply after the pandemic. Foreign travel expenses in 2026 have already crossed ₹74.58 crore, while the Norway visit emerged as the costliest trip recorded so far this year. The Union government has disclosed fresh details of expenditure incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits, putting the

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin clashed in the Assembly over the Cauvery dispute and Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam. Vijay rejected demands for another all-party meeting while defending direct talks with Karnataka and insisting Tamil Nadu’s water rights would not be compromised. Vijay Defends Direct Talks With Karnataka Over Cauvery Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay defended his proposal to hold di

Karnataka is finalising a “Government First” policy to help startups supply innovative technologies directly to State departments. The framework aims to remove procurement barriers, give young companies an early public-sector customer and accelerate the use of emerging technology in government services. Karnataka Plans New Route for Startup Procurement The proposed policy would allow departments to procure suitable startup-developed

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to mobilise investments of up to Rs 9.3 lakh crore for the Visakhapatnam Economic Region through public and private projects. The VER plan will focus on AI data centres, ports, tourism, clean technology, green hydrogen, energy and infrastructure-led regional development. Visakhapatnam Economic Region Eyes Rs 9.3 Lakh Crore Push Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled an ambitious inves

A parliamentary panel has given Meta three days to respond over the temporary removal of PM Modi’s Facebook video and sought an unconditional apology from Mark Zuckerberg. The panel has also warned that Meta’s safe harbour protection could be reviewed if the company fails to provide a satisfactory response. Meta Gets 3-Day Deadline as Panel Seeks Zuckerberg Apology New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has increased pressure on Meta af

Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail on August 4, 2026, after his Chennai arrest, a 300-km journey to Thanjavur district and questioning over remarks made during a Cauvery protest. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested at Chennai Residence Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested at his Neelankarai residence at about 11 a.m. after a nearly three