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TVK Leader Bribe Allegation Sparks Row After Vijay’s Karur Speech A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam circulated footage that allegedly shows a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam functionary receiving money from a government contractor. The allegation emerged shortly after Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay delivered a strong anti-corruption message during his public meeting in Karur. The authenticity of the circula

Shashi Tharoor Appeals to Sonam Wangchuk as 18-Day Fast Raises Health Fears Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, as concerns grow over his deteriorating health and the medical dangers associated with prolonged fasting. Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 18th day on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Reports said he had experienced considerable weight and muscle loss

India-UK Social Security Pact 2026: How Indian Workers Can Save More The India-UK social security agreement that came into effect on July 15, 2026, is expected to reduce the financial burden on thousands of Indian professionals temporarily working in the United Kingdom. Under the new arrangement, eligible employees sent to the UK by Indian companies will not have to pay social security contributions in both countries for assignments lasting up to five ye

Bengal Congress Invites Mamata to Martyrs’ Day, Questions Her 1997 Exit The West Bengal Congress has invited Trinamool Congress chairperson and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee to its July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme at Shahid Minar in Kolkata. However, state Congress president Subhankar Sarkar said Banerjee should acknowledge that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a political mista

DK Shivakumar Urges PM Modi to Send Central Team as Karnataka Drought Risk Deepens Bengaluru, July 15, 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the immediate deployment of a central team to examine the emerging drought conditions in the state. The request follows a reported 30% rainfall deficit

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.

Kadapa Covid Cases Prompt Increased Health Surveillance in Andhra Pradesh Updated: July 15, 2026, Andhra Pradesh has strengthened Covid-19 surveillance after two people who tested positive for the virus died and eight active cases were reported in YSR Kadapa district. State health officials have described the infections as sporadic and said the situation should not be treated as evidence of a fresh outbreak. Rapid response teams hav

Pawan Kalyan Fan Niranjan Death: Actor Mourns Young Fan After Emotional Meeting The Pawan Kalyan fan Niranjan death has left Telugu cinema fans emotional, just weeks after the actor-politician fulfilled the 17-year-old’s wish by visiting him at his home in Hanumakonda. Niranjan, who was battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Pawan Kalyan Meets Niranjan In Hanumakonda Pawan Kalyan had m

H-1B Visa Rules From August: Indians Face Fresh Hurdles The proposed H-1B visa rules from August could create fresh uncertainty for Indian professionals, students, and employers using key US immigration routes. The Trump administration is preparing changes that may tighten H-1B visa processing, Green Card sponsorship, student visa stay rules, OPT work permits, and H-4 spouse work authorization. The proposed changes are part of the latest US regulatory ag

Bengaluru Second Airport Feasibility Report Likely By September The Bengaluru second airport feasibility report is expected to be ready by September, after which the Karnataka government is likely to take a call on the next stage of the proposed project. The second international airport is being planned to support Bengaluru’s growing air traffic and reduce future pressure on Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

Bhogapuram Airport Licence Issued, Flights To Begin Soon Vizianagaram, July 9, 2026: The much-awaited Alluri Sitharama Raju Bhogapuram International Airport has moved closer to launch after receiving its aerodrome licence from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said the airport has achieved 100 per cent completion and is now ready for inauguration. The minister announced after inspecting the airport al

TMC Bank Accounts Frozen Under PMLA; ED Freezes Rs 440 Cr The Enforcement Directorate has frozen Rs 440.42 crore lying in three bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Mamata Banerjee-led party has called the ED action politically motivated, arbitrary, and illegal. In a major legal and political deve

New EPFO Portal: PF Claims, Balance Check To Get Faster For Employees The new EPFO portal is expected to make PF claims, balance checks, and claim tracking faster for employees by bringing key provident fund services under a centralised digital system. The upgrade is aimed at reducing delays, cutting manual work, and making EPFO services easier to access for millions of members. New EPFO Portal Brings Services Under One Platform

Karur Stampede Jobs Plea: Madras HC Challenge Explained The Karur stampede jobs plea filed before the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has raised important questions over the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to provide government jobs to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede. The petition argues that public employment must follow equality, fairness, transparency, and a clear legal policy. Madras HC Karur Stampede Plea

Karnataka Targets 500 New GCCs, 3.5 Lakh Jobs And $50 Billion Output By 2029 Karnataka is preparing a major expansion of its Global Capability Centre ecosystem, with a target to attract 500 new GCCs, create 3.5 lakh jobs, and generate USD 50 billion in economic output by 2029. The plan was discussed at Katalyst Connect, a government-industry interaction hosted by the IT/BT Department and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission in Bengaluru. The move is par