Visakhapatnam has achieved a significant milestone by winning a USD 1 million grant in the 2025–2026 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, a prestigious international competition. Selected from over 630 cities worldwide, this award recognizes the city’s citizen-led climate resilience initiative, the Vizag–Prajamukhi Urban Living Lab (V-PULL). Citizen-Led Innovation for Climate Resilience The V-PULL initiative, l

In a significant legal development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have been discharged from the controversial Delhi excise policy case. A Delhi court ruled that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had failed to present substantial evidence to support the serious charges against the two leaders, effectively clearing them of the allegations. Lack of Evidence and Court’s Key Observat

In a pivotal political move ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, O Panneerselvam (OPS), former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a long-time leader of the AIADMK, has joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). This significant development marks the culmination of a bitter internal feud within AIADMK and is set to reshape the state's political landscape. Panneerselvam’s switch to the ruling DMK is poised to weaken AIADMK’s influence, particularly in the southern regions, by spl

Kalvakuntla Kavitha, once branded as the “Lady in Liquor Scam” during the height of the Delhi liquor scam case, has now been acquitted by the CBI court in Delhi. The court cleared her of all charges, citing a lack of evidence in the case. The allegations surrounding Kavitha’s name led to months of intense political scrutiny and legal battles. At one point, the BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) party took action, and Kavitha was removed from her position within the party, amid other

Water sharing between Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana has once again become a focal point of public discussion, particularly when fluctuating reservoir levels or uncertain rainfall patterns exacerbate the issue. The debate often takes on a political tone, generating confusion among farmers and the public. However, the real concern is not political positioning but ensuring stable and equitable access to this shared natural resource. Naidu’

In a historic moment for Maharashtra's political scene, Sunetra Pawar, the wife of the late Ajit Pawar, has been unanimously elected as the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). This significant decision was made at the party’s national executive meeting on Thursday, where senior NCP leader Praful Patel delivered an emotional speech and formally proposed Sunetra's name. The proposal was met with overwhelming support from all present leaders and delegates, solidifying h

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a remarkable milestone in the digital world, becoming the first world leader to amass 100 million followers on Instagram. This unprecedented achievement underscores his immense influence on social media and solidifies his position as one of the most powerful political figures in the online sphere. A Journey of Digital Growth Since joining Instagram in 2014, PM Modi’s account has e