Tollywood legend Megastar Chiranjeevi's 69th birthday was celebrated by the entire industry, with his brother Pawan Kalyan's standout tribute receiving immense praise. The statement hailed Chiranjeevi's contributions to philanthropy and his support during the Andhra Pradesh elections. As fans celebrated the close bond between the brothers, the first look of Chiranjeevi's highly anticipated film, directed by Vassistha Mallidi, added to the festivities.
A 48-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, triggering a five-day search operation by authorities. The woman, identified as Vijaya Lakshmi Gali, was swept away by an underground water current after the pavement beneath her collapsed. The Indian High Commission in Malaysia has been in close contact with the relevant agencies and the woman's family. Meanwhile, the BJP government has approved a Unified Pension Scheme for Central government employees in an attempt to appease angry employees and regain support in upcoming state elections.
As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approach, Prime Minister Modi's budget allocations have favored Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, thanks to the political power of their regional leaders Nitish Kumar and N. Chandrababu Naidu. However, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, once a key ally of Modi, has been left behind with fewer financial support for his state. This illustrates the impact of regional leaders and electoral strategies on budget distribution, ultimately reflecting Yogi's diminishing influence. To learn more about the influence of politics on financial priorities, watch the full video.
After a three-month hiatus due to the Model Code of Conduct for the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought back his popular radio show, Mann Ki Baat. In its 111th episode, he highlighted the unique and diverse contributions of communities in India, from Kerala's Karthumbi umbrellas to Andhra Pradesh's Araku coffee to Kashmir's snow peas. He also congratulated the 65 crore voters and everyone involved in the successful execution of the world's largest election. Here are 10 things he spoke about in the episode.
The first session of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly commenced on Friday with TDP MLA Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdary presiding as the Pro-tem Speaker. The NDA alliance, led by Nara Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, swept the 2024 AP Assembly elections. Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy took oath as members of the Legislative Assembly, with Naidu returning as Chief Minister. The Assembly Speaker will be elected on the second day of the session.
In a ceremony at Dorjee Khandu Convention Hall, BJP leader Pema Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time. He was joined by other elected BJP leaders who took oath as Cabinet Ministers. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 leaders summit in Italy, where India will raise issues of global significance like ongoing conflicts and challenges to the global economy and supply chains. What to watchout for today? Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidy will be signing files related to poll promises and taking charge of his office in Amaravati. In other news, the newly elected BJP government in Odisha fulfills its poll promise of reopening the gates of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri and Odisha ministers witness the ceremonial event.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Telugu Superstars Amit Shah and Chiranjeevi congratulated Pawan Kalyan on being sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and predicted a promising future for the state under the NDA government. Pawan Kalyan's actor brother also conveyed his wishes, expressing hope for all-round development of Andhra Pradesh. This decision to involve popular figures in the government has sparked speculations for potential alliances in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Fans of southern Indian cinema were in for a treat as a long list of popular Tollywood actors and personalities gathered to witness the swearing-in of Andhra Pradesh's new Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers. The star-studded guest list included big names like Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, and their families, along with TDP MLA N Balakrishna and his brother Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan. While the alliance between Kalyan's Janasena Party, Naidu's TDP, and BJP had emerged victorious in the state's assembly elections, notable absence at the ceremony included actor Jr NTR, who has previously campaigned for Naidu.
Outgoing Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy faced a stunning defeat in the recent state assembly elections, with his party securing only 11 out of 175 seats. Jagan, known for his welfare schemes, was unable to counter the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance's development-led agenda. Factors like the controversy over the state's capital and unfulfilled promises of job creation may have contributed to his party's downfall.
The entertainment world is abuzz with the news of Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan's picture-perfect moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two mega brothers, who are prominent actors in the Telugu film industry, came together on the political stage as Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as the Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The trio of Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, and PM Modi waved at the cheering crowds, making for a historic and memorable scene. This moment is especially significant as Pawan Kalyan made a powerful political comeback after his party's impressive performance in the recent election.