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HYDERABAD: Amid opposition from BJP and CPI MLAs and suggestions from Congress members, the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026 was referred to an Assembly Select Committee on Monday. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, on behalf of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, moved a motion to take up and pass the bill. After discussion, panel Speaker Revuri Prakash Reddy announced that it was being sent to the Select Committee. BJP and CPI members opposed the bill, while some Congress MLA ...Read More >
The Congress government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, introduced the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly on Sunday. As per the Bill, hate crimes can be punished with a minimum jail term of one year and a maximum of seven years with a fine of Rs 50,000. For a repeat offender, the minimum term of imprisonment will be two years, and it can go up to a maximum of 10 years and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Courts may also award adequate compensa ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Assembly on Monday referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill to a Select Committee following objections from opposition parties and suggestions from ruling party members. The House also authorised the Speaker to select any number of members for the formation of the committee. The Bill, introduced by BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on behalf of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, drew comments from 14 members before the referral. Speaking on the legislation, the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has stated that India's economy is projected to reach nearly 30 trillion dollars by the year 2047, marking its transformation into a developed nation. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, while speaking to ANI, said, "...The path India is on, the speed at which India is advancing, the foundation that PM Modi has laid for a developed India--the entire world is acknowledging that in the coming times, India's economy wi ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): DMK leader M M Abdulla on Monday expressed confidence that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will not face any challenges in the upcoming elections, citing the party's performance over the last five years. Speaking on the issue, Abdulla said the party has delivered effectively on governance and welfare, which would reflect in electoral support. Also Read | Income Tax Act 2025: Will TDS Rules on Bank Interest Change?. "I feel we won't have any pr ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): DMK leader M M Abdulla on Monday expressed confidence that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will not face any challenges in the upcoming elections, citing the party's performance over the last five years. Speaking on the issue, Abdulla said the party has delivered effectively on governance and welfare, which would reflect in electoral support. "I feel we won't have any problem facing the elections as we have been doing very well in the last 5 ye ...Read More >
Vellore (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): With less than month to go for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, DMK General Secretary and Katpadi Assembly constituency candidate, Durai Murugan, sounded confident about winning. On TVK Chief Vijay criticising the DMK's election manifesto, Murugan told reporters, "I do not consider such criticism significant." The criticism comes after Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the DMK's manifesto on Sunday, highlighting several welfare measures for the u ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election: From AIADMK-Led NDA To Ruling DMK, What Do The Alliances Look Like? Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026: April 23 will see a three-way battle as DMK and AIADMK alliances face debutant Vijay's TVK, with major seat-sharing deals and new factions Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: The battle lines are drawn and Tamil Nadu is ready for a high-stakes assembly election on April 23, which will move away from a traditionally bipolar to a three-cornered contest this time. Tamil Nad ...Read More >
State minister for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and senior citizens' welfare, Adluri Laxman Kumar, tabled the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026 in the assembly. The bill is expected to come up for discussion and passage on Monday. According to Laxman Kumar, the Bill mandates a 15% deduction or ₹10,000, whichever is less, from the salary of employees found neglecting their parents, to be credited into the parents' accounts directly. Accordin ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly on Monday referred a bill aimed at preventing hate speech to a select committee following demands by the BJP, CPI and also some ruling Congress members.According to the statement of objects and reasons of the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, a dedicated legislation is necessitated to effectively prevent and regulate hate speech and hate crimes as the existing legal framework does not comprehensively address hate speech and crimes.State Tr ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana's Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, was referred to a Select Committee of the State Legislative Assembly for detailed scrutiny after members expressed concerns over certain provisions and potential misuse. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who piloted the Bill, moved a motion to refer the Bill to a Select Committee. R. Prakash Reddy, who was in the chair, announced the passing of the motion by a voice vote. The Bill, earlier ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Naxalism did not spread in the country due to poverty, but there was poverty in the concerned areas because of Left Wing Extremism. Replying to the debate in Lok Sabha on efforts to free the country from Left Wing Extremism, Amit Shah said Naxalism has been almost eradicated from Bastar and the people of the region were left behind in development parameters as "the shadow of Red Terror loomed". "The root cause ...Read More >
Chennai, Tamil Nadu [India], March 30 (ANI): Ahead of the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, DMK Spokesperson, TKS Elangovan, on Monday downplayed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay's star power and said it is normal for actors to draw crowds. He also called the BJP a "pro-Hindu party" and contrasted it with the sentiments of Tamil Nadu. "Almost all political parties in the state, representing all sections of the society, are supporting us... The BJP is a pro-Hindu party which is ag ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, tabled in the Assembly, was strongly opposed by the Opposition, including Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM and Communist Party of India (CPI), questioning its need when there are provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to prevent hate crimes and speech. The Bill was introduced by the Backwards Classes (BC) Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday, March 29. Contesting, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (A ...Read More >
Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan, 61, is spearheading the party-led UDF's campaign for the 9 April Kerala Assembly elections. A five-term MLA from Paravur in Ernakulam district, he is also the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the state Assembly. One of the front-runners in the chief ministerial race in the Congress, Satheesan speaks to The Indian Express on a range of issues, including the UDF's poll prospects, perceived "anti-incumbency" against the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government, and ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a Bill aimed at the welfare of gig workers. State Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, who moved the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had met gig workers during his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' and listened to their problems. In view of the absence of job security, minimum wages and health screening for gig workers, Rahul Gandhi had suggested that t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Actor Sayani Gupta has stepped into production with the launch of her banner Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM), with her directorial debut short film 'Aasmani' as its first project. After over a decade of working across films and streaming platforms, Sayani said the move towards production stems from her desire to be more deeply involved in storytelling. "It has been a long dream. I've been wanting tell a certain kind of stories and the idea is to be able ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Mar 30 (PTI) The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a Bill aimed at the welfare of gig workers. State Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, who moved the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had met gig workers during his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' and listened to their problems. In view of the absence of job security, minimum wages and health screening for gig workers, Rahul Gandhi had su ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Monday stated that the party had successfully fulfilled 404 out of the 505 promises made during the last Assembly elections, while also introducing several welfare schemes that were not originally part of the manifesto. She added that some promises remain pending as they require support from the Central Government. Also Read | Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Box Office Day 12: Ranveer Singh's Ac ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from Thoothukudi, P Geetha Jeevan, on Monday interacted with voters at Muthu Nagar Beach in Thoothukudi as part of her campaigning ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. Speaking to ANI, Geetha Jeevan said the people of Thoothukudi had stood with her throughout and expressed confidence in their continued support in the forthcoming election. Also Read | Who Is Ashok Kharat? Wife, Famil ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Monday stated that the party had successfully fulfilled 404 out of the 505 promises made during the last Assembly elections, while also introducing several welfare schemes that were not originally part of the manifesto. She added that some promises remain pending as they require support from the Central Government. Addressing the press conference in Chennai, Kanimozhi said, "During the las ...Read More >
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 11 (PTI) In a remarkable success of the government's fight against Left Wing Extremism, 108 Maoists carrying a collective reward of Rs 3.95 crore surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district on Wednesday, officials said. Besides a huge stock of weapons, Rs 3.61 crore in cash and one kg of gold valued at about Rs 1.64 crore were recovered from Maoist dumps, the highest seizure of cash and valuables from a single location in the history of anti-Naxal operations in t ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Mar 2 (PTI) Taking exception to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's criticism against the Congress government in Telangana over demolitions in Khammam district, Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday said the comments are politically motivated. Vijayan has made the statement keeping the coming Assembly elections in Kerala in mind, he said. "The Kerala CM has described Congress government in Telangana as 'bulldozer raj' without having a proper idea of what happened in K ...Read More >
A top court bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi asked the petitioners to move the Gauhati High Court with their pleas, news agency PTI reported. The apex court asked why the petitioners hadn't moved the Gauhati HC, warning them not to undermine its authority. "Why haven't you gone to the Gauhati High Court? Don't undermine its authority... Will ask parties to use restraint and remain within the boundaries of constitutional morality, but this is b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assuring members that opening up the sector will attract new insurers, intermediaries and allied service providers, expanding the overall insurance ecosystem and creating net employment. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill after a reply from the Finance Minister. The Lok Sabha passed it on Tuesday. In her reply, Sithar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Several parties of the opposition INDIA bloc will stage a protest against the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, which seeks to replace MGNREGA, in the Parliament complex on Thursday morning. Sources said the protest will be organised near the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex at 10.15 am and MPs of various opposition parties will raise slogans to oppose the government's move. The decision to hold the protes ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Activists on Tuesday demanded that the VB-G RAM G Bill that seeks to replace MGNREGA with a new law on rural employment should be taken back, calling it an assault on the hard-earned right to work for the rural poor. At a press conference organised by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha here, activists said the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 not just repeals the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNRE ...Read More >
The outcome of the local self-govt elections was not as expected for the LDF and the reasons for this will be examined in detail. Necessary corrections will be made moving forward, said chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.Although a significant victory was anticipated across the state, such progress was not achieved, he said in a statement. "The fact that the NDA gained an advantage in the capital city and the influence of communalism in the election campaign are concerning to those who believe in s ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 16 (PTI) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday described the AIUDF as a "communal" outfit and said there will be no alliance with the opposition party in the 2026 assembly elections. Already, eight opposition parties have decided to contest next year's assembly polls unitedly to defeat the ruling BJP in the state. "There will be no alliance with the AIUDF under any circumstances. It is also a communal party like the ruling BJP. We cannot join hands with one communal fo ...Read More >
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