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Democracy Still Flexible': Tharoor Praises India's Response to Gen Z Protest, Draws Parallels With Other Countries
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has publicly praised the Indian government's handling of a recent student-led "Gen Z" protest, describing the episode as evidence that…
Orissa High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Retired DGP Over Sub-Inspector Reinstatement
The Orissa High Court has issued a contempt of court notice to Y.B. Khurania, a retired Director General of Police, in connection with the…
Gen Z Voices Challenge Congress on 'Jhooth Ki Goonj' Claims Amid Hijab Debate
New Delhi: Young social media users and digital commentators across India are increasingly pushing back against statements made by senior Congress leadership, including Rahul…
AP Vidyut Recruitment Exam for AEE Posts Records 80.40% Attendance
The Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) conducted its recruitment examination for Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) positions on Sunday, drawing candidates across…
Veligonda Project: Markapuram Collector Assures Justice to All Oustees
Markapuram district authorities have pledged that every family displaced by the Veligonda irrigation project will receive full compensation and secure land title deeds before…
Andhra Pradesh: High-Level Panel Meets Junior Doctors' Body on Six-Point Demand Charter
A high-level committee constituted by the Andhra Pradesh government held discussions on Wednesday with representatives of the Junior Doctors' Association (JUDA) to address a…
Karnataka Chief Minister Consults Rahul Gandhi, Other Central Leaders on Nagendra Issue
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has held consultations with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other central party leaders regarding the escalating political situation surrounding…
How Gattumeedapalle in Andhra Pradesh turned into a ghost village
Gattumeedapalle, a hilltop hamlet in Andhra Pradesh, now stands entirely empty. All 60 families that once lived in the village have left, driven out…
Bombay High Court Questions Disha Salian Probe, Seeks Lawful Closure
The Bombay High Court has raised pointed questions about the investigation into the death of Disha Salian, the former talent manager whose 2020 death…
Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Political Vendetta After Enforcement Action at Trinamool Congress Office
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused authorities of political vendetta following enforcement action targeting the party's office in Kolkata, submissions filed with…
13 Glacial Lakes on Alert in Uttarakhand as CM Dhami Orders Safety Measures
The Uttarakhand state government has placed 13 glacial lakes on alert status, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directing comprehensive safety measures to mitigate…
Karnataka Engineer Missing After Floods Hit Immigration Office at Nepal-China Border
A Karnataka-based engineer has been reported missing following flash floods that struck an immigration checkpoint at the Nepal-China border, prompting concerns over the safety…
BLOs Are the Backbone of Democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi — Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has described Booth Level Officers (BLOs) as the "backbone of democracy," underscoring their central role in…
Scrap G.O. 9, Clear ₹8,000 Crore Fee Reimbursement Dues: R. Krishnaiah Demands Action from Telangana Government
The chairman of the Telangana BC Welfare Association and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader R. Krishnaiah has called on the state Congress-led government to…
Madras, a city that has always expanded its language to welcome words into its fold
Chennai, India's fourth-largest city and the capital of Tamil Nadu, has long been defined by its relationship with language—a relationship marked by openness, absorption,…
People's Groups Seek Action on Dalit Issues in Andhra Pradesh
Civil society organizations and Dalit rights groups in Andhra Pradesh have called on the state government to take immediate action on a range of…
Government Focusing on Strengthening Skill Development Ecosystem: Revenue Minister
The Telangana government is prioritising the strengthening of the state's skill development ecosystem to align workforce training with industry needs, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa…
Champions League Draw Delivers Arsenal vs Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as English Clubs Learn European Fate
The 2026-27 Champions League knockout-stage draw has produced a series of heavyweight confrontations, with Arsenal handed arguably the most demanding path of any club…
ABVP Workers Storm Indore Collectorate Demanding Overhaul of Madhya Pradesh Government Colleges
Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) entered the Indore district collectorate on August 27 to press the Madhya Pradesh government over the…
Himachal Pradesh Plans to Reclaim Surplus Land from Bhakra Beas Management Board, Announces Chief Minister Sukhu
Shimla | August 27, 2026 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced Thursday that the state government intends to reclaim surplus land currently…
Hyderabad Woman Murder Accused Traced to Agra After US Killing Link Surfaces
Police have located Arjun Sharma, the accused in the murder of Hyderabad woman Nikitha Godishala, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, following a manhunt that investigators…
Punjab Pays Highest Salaries to Government Employees in India, Says Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has claimed that the state currently pays the highest salaries to government employees among all states in India, a…
Brahma Kumaris Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with Journalists in Andhra Pradesh
The Brahma Kumaris spiritual organization marked Raksha Bandhan by celebrating the festival with journalists in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening bonds between the spiritual community and…
APTF Threatens Protest From September 2 Over TET
The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation has announced plans to launch an indefinite protest beginning September 2, escalating tensions with state education authorities over the…