Author: RAGHURAM PALADUGU

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Bengal for a three-day visit. This is not a tour marked by public rallies; instead, the focus is firmly on strategy. What exactly is Amit Shah’s ‘Mission Bengal’? The key focus areas of Amit Shah’s visit are as follows: 1. Organisational Stocktaking Amit Shah is concentrating on the party’s organisational strengths and weaknesses. Taking stock of the BJP’s organisational activities in West Bengal is a central objective of this visit. Shah is meeting organisational leaders at multiple levels, listening to opinions and complaints, and directly receiving feedback from district-level units and other entities,…

The Telangana State government has released Rs 713 crore to clear pending bills for December, following pressure from the BRS in the Legislative Assembly. Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for acting only under pressure, highlighting unpaid allowances and demanding implementation of the Pay Revision Commission and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. Hyderabad: The State government on Wednesday released Rs 713 crore towards pending bills payable to government employees for December. The orders were issued after the BRS raised the matter in the State Legislative Assembly, demanding immediate release of pending bills and retirement benefits for government…

Newly appointed BRS deputy floor leaders in the Legislative Assembly and Council met party president K Chandrashekhar Rao at his Erravelli residence to express gratitude for their appointments. Senior MLAs Harish Rao and Sabitha Indra Reddy, along with MLCs L Ramana, Pochampally Srinivas Reddy and Deshapathi Srinivas, were part of the delegation. Hyderabad: Newly appointed BRS deputy floor leaders in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council called on party president K Chandrashekhar Rao at his Erravelli residence on Wednesday and thanked him for the responsibility entrusted to them. Senior BRS MLAs and former Ministers T Harish Rao and P Sabitha Indra Reddy, along with MLCs…

BRS MLAs raised issues such as washed-away check dams, urea shortage, power supply problems and delays in fund release during Zero Hour in the Assembly. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and stalling key infrastructure and irrigation projects. Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs raised a range of issues, including check dams being washed away, urea shortage and delays in the release of funds, and cornered the Congress government during Zero Hour in the Assembly on Monday. Commotion prevailed for a while when Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy charged that check dams were being washed away in his constituency, comparing them…

Farmers across Telangana braved freezing nights and long queues for urea during the rabi season, exposing a widening gap between ground realities and government assurances, even as the Congress government maintained that adequate fertiliser stocks were available. Hyderabad: As the world is gearing up to usher in the New Year with celebrations, farmers across Telangana rang stood in serpentine queues, through the biting cold night and freezing dawn, desperately waiting for a single bag of urea. From Warangal to Khammam, Mahabubabad to Nagarkurnool, the reality on the ground stood in stark contrast to the Congress government’s claims and assurances. Wrapped in…

Crypto currency fraud case leads to arrest by Panjagutta police Crypto currency promise used to cheat Mehdipatnam businessman Hyderabad: A crypto currency scam has come to light in the city, with a businessman losing Rs. 1 crore after being cheated by a gang. The Panjagutta police arrested one person in connection with the case. The accused allegedly promised crypto currency in exchange for Indian currency and later duped the victim. Therefore, the case has raised concerns about fraud linked to digital currency deals. According to the police, the victim is a businessman from Mehdipatnam. The gang approached him with an offer to provide crypto currency worth Rs. 1 crore. They assured…

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police announced Hyderabad traffic diversions for New Year’s Eve celebrations across the city. The restrictions will apply on December 31 and, on a need basis, from 11 pm onwards on Tuesday, December 30, especially around Tank Bund and nearby areas. The police said the measures aim to regulate traffic flow and ensure public safety during large gatherings. According to the police press release, traffic will not be allowed on NTR Marg, PVNR Marg or Necklace Road, and Tank Bund from 11 pm to 2 am on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1, 2026. Meanwhile,…

Chakravorty replaced Manoj Pant, who was scheduled to assume superannuation on June 30 but was granted a 6-month extension from July 1 to December 31. Kolkata: Nandini Chakravorty was appointed on Wednesday as the chief secretary of West Bengal, becoming the first woman to hold the post in the state, a senior official said. Chakravorty replaced Manoj Pant, who was scheduled to assume superannuation on June 30 but was granted a six-month extension from July 1 to December 31. Chakravorty, who was the state’s home secretary, was replaced by Jagdish Prasad Meena, the official said. Pant was appointed as the…

Modi emphasised the importance of peace and happiness in society, reflecting aspirations for progress and stability globally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the nation and people across the world as the clock turned to 2026, expressing hope for a year marked by good health, prosperity and collective well-being. In a message shared on X, formerly Twitter, the prime minister wished people success in their endeavours and fulfilment in both personal and professional lives, while underlining the importance of peace and happiness in society. ‘Wishing Everyone A Wonderful 2026’ “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026!” Modi wrote.…

Across India, citizens welcomed the New Year 2026 with optimism, celebrating with their families and friends, as police teams in each state worked to maintain law and order in their respective zones to prevent any untoward incidents. New Delhi: Fireworks lit up the night sky, and streets buzzed with celebrations as people across India welcomed the New Year 2026 with enthusiasm, prayers and public gatherings. From Delhi to Bengaluru and Amritsar, the arrival of the New Year was marked with joy and music. In Goa, dazzling fireworks illuminated the night sky as locals and tourists gathered at popular party hubs to…