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In a significant move to enhance representation for the Jammu region, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appointed Surender Choudhary as the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah emphasized the need for inclusivity in governance, stating, "Our endeavour will be to take everyone along." Choudhary, known for his political journey and as a former member of both the PDP and BJP, recently made headlines by defeating BJP's J-K president Ravinder Raina in Nowshera by a margin

In a concerning series of events, both an Akasa Air flight and an IndiGo flight received bomb threats on Wednesday, marking the twelfth such incident in just three days. The Akasa Air flight QP 1335, which was bound for Bengaluru and had 177 people on board, including three infants, was forced to return to Delhi. Meanwhile, IndiGo flight 6E 651, traveling from Mumbai to Delhi, was redirected to Ahmedabad, where the aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely disembarked. T

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation into Siemens concerning the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development case, which has raised serious allegations of financial mismanagement. Despite the gravity of the situation, the ED has exonerated current Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, asserting that there is no evidence linking him or his administration to the alleged corruption. The inquiry stems from accusations made by the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department

In a surprising turn of events, the recent Haryana elections rendered all exit polls drastically incorrect. Major agencies had confidently projected a comfortable win for the Congress party; however, the BJP emerged victorious, securing its third consecutive term in power. This unexpected outcome has sparked discussions surrounding potential EVM tampering and has prompted various political leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, to call for a return to paper ballot

As of October 16, the long-anticipated liquor policy of the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has officially launched, marking a significant shift in how liquor is sold in the state. Under this new policy, all liquor shops have been privatized, ensuring that only quality liquor will be sold, alongside the introduction of digital payment options, replacing the cash-only system that was prevalent under the previous YCP government. In an impressive start, new license holders have contri

Minister Konda Surekha has become a focal point of controversy in Telangana politics due to her recent remarks involving BRS working president KTR, actress Samantha, and the Akkineni family. Her statements, which she made after facing social media trolling, included a provocative claim that KTR was responsible for Samantha’s divorce, unnecessarily dragging the Akkineni family into the fray. This has led to defamation cases against her and considerable backlash from both political circle

The Supreme Court of India has taken significant steps in the ongoing investigation into the Tirumala laddu fiasco by constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT). This team will comprise two officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), two officers from the Andhra Pradesh police, and one representative from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). In preparation for this SIT, the Andhra Pradesh police have put forward two names for consideration: Sar

Pawan Kalyan's recent electoral win from Pithapuram carries profound significance, especially following the disappointment of 2019. With a resounding majority of over 70,000 votes, he has vowed to transform the fate of the constituency and has begun implementing his pre-poll promises. In the past week alone, three key files concerning administrative duties in Pithapuram have been activated. Pawan Kalyan, serving as Deputy Chief Minister and MLA, has directed the District Collect

The Indian government is reportedly unfazed by the escalating tensions with Canada, as indicated by sources within the Commerce Ministry. Officials emphasize that investments from Canada, particularly from public pension funds, are likely to persist, albeit through indirect channels. According to these sources, India remains an attractive market for investment, and funds will continue to flow, often routed via Singapore, Mauritius, or the Middle East. In terms of trade, India and Ca

India has formally raised its concerns regarding a significant increase in imports of silver products, platinum alloy, and dry dates from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This plea was made during the second meeting of the joint committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), held in the UAE on October 14. The Indian delegation, led by Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo, urged the UAE to ensure that trade rules are not circumvented