Film star and Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna congratulated Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on his recent election victory and discussed issues related to the Telugu film industry during a meeting at the CM's camp office.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's nomination papers for National Assembly constituencies from Lahore and Mianwali have been rejected due to his past conviction and disqualification, but he has the option to appeal the decision.
Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha has been placed under house arrest as part of a corruption investigation, after violating a requirement to check in every two weeks.
2023 was a chaotic year in American politics, and it seems that 2024 will be just as eventful, with Trump's legal battles and the upcoming presidential election dominating headlines.
Revanth Reddy's recent gesture of giving way to an ambulance highlights his commitment to serving the people and refutes the need for special privileges, although some criticize it as a publicity stunt.
The Democratic Action Party of Kenya has urged the Kenya Kwanza government to stop blaming the previous administration for the high cost of living and instead focus on addressing the economy, while emphasizing that many of the projects launched by President Ruto were initiated by his predecessor.
Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to investigate a multi-crore scam in the distribution of house sites and construction of houses for the poor in Andhra Pradesh.
Former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and senior BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena were among 12 MLAs sworn in as cabinet ministers in the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan.
Malaysia's anticorruption agency is investigating Daim Zainuddin, a former finance minister and ally of Mahathir Mohamad, under abuse of power and money laundering laws, with Daim describing the probe as a "political witch-hunt."
Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang becomes a target of teasing after a video of him attempting to close a Rolls Royce door for a friend goes viral, sparking banter between him and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the home of Meera Majhi, the tenth-crore beneficiary of the Ujjwala Yojana, and had tea with her during his visit to Ayodhya.
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor claims that Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, has become a political burden and will have to contest the upcoming elections as part of the INDI Alliance, as his own party, the Janata Dal (United), and his leadership have become a liability.
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has been heavily criticized for handing out honors to political allies despite her short and controversial tenure, with opposition politicians accusing her of rewarding failure and undermining the honors system.
Former minister Y.S. Vivekananda's daughter and son-in-law, along with a CBI official, have been falsely charged in connection with Vivekananda's murder, prompting criticism from Telugu Desam Party (TDP) general secretary Nara Lokesh, who called it a travesty of justice and blamed the Chief Minister's criminal background for the situation.
With the Congress party coming into power in Telangana, there is concern over how the state will mobilize resources to fund the welfare schemes promised in the party's manifesto, as the state is struggling to meet its daily expenditure and facing a debt crisis left by the previous government.
The Election Commission of Pakistan has approved the nomination papers of PML-N's Maryam Nawaz and PPP's Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari from different constituencies, while rejecting Imran Khan's papers from Mianwali.
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The President of NAGRAT has rejected John Mahama's claims of widespread cheating among high school graduates, urging him to provide statistical evidence and emphasizing that not every teacher engages in cheating.
If necessary reforms are not implemented, EU-Turkey relations will be poisoned once again in 2024, as policymakers in the EU do not have high expectations and lack trust in Turkey's rhetoric.
Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's interactions with global leaders, including US President George Bush, showcased his gentle nature and aversion to small talk, often leaving doors open for interpretation, according to former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that his government has reclaimed 5000 acres of land encroached through "Land Jihad," with plans to continue removing all illegal and forceful possessions, following a campaign to identify and demolish illegal constructions on government land.
China has expelled nine military officials, including four generals, from its parliament, in a reshuffle following the appointment of a new defence minister.
A plot called the 'Dubai Move' is allegedly being planned to overthrow the current prime minister and government in Malaysia, according to Ismail Yusop, deputy director-general of the Community Communications Department (J-Kom).
Alla Ramakrishna Reddy, who defeated Lokesh Nara in the last AP election, has left the YCP party due to feeling mistreated and not receiving support from CM Jagan to develop Mangalagiri, and has expressed his intentions to file a court case against both Jagan and Chandra Babu in the future.
Plans to display portraits of female politicians in Leinster House have been halted after criticism from Fine Gael TD Michael Ring, leading to a delay in the commissioning and display of artwork as part of efforts to achieve gender balance.
Democrats are experiencing more retirements than Republicans in the House of Representatives, potentially impacting the outcome of the 2024 elections.
Korean-owned restaurants around KIA Motors in Anantapur, India have a 'No Entry' policy for Indians, exposing discrimination and racism, with concerns raised about employment for locals with foreign investments.
Nine senior members of China's People's Liberation Army, including top commanders of the Rocket Force, have been dismissed from the country's top legislature without explanation, potentially facing further disciplinary action amid President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
The past year has brought about a series of setbacks for the US, Europe, and other major democracies, indicating a shift in power away from the US-dominated Western values, with Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, Iran, Africa's Sahel region, North Korea, and China all contributing to this changing dynamic.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) took control of the Ports portfolio in Kerala's cabinet reshuffle, appointing V N Vasavan due to his reputation as an efficient minister and his past success in implementing changes in the cooperative sector.
Smriti Irani, Union Minister and Amethi MP, reprimanded an education officer and demanded immediate payment of unpaid salaries to retired school teachers during her visit to Amethi.
Union Minister and BJP MP Smriti Irani faced complaints from retired teachers about unpaid salaries during her 3-day visit to Amethi.
Former stockbroker Jordan Belfort highlighted the "inconceivable" stock trading success of politicians like Nancy Pelosi, stating that they shouldn't be allowed to trade and suggesting that they may have access to insider information.
Concerns have been raised over the altered route of Rahul Gandhi's upcoming "Bharat Nyaya Yatra" and its omission of Arunachal Pradesh, with questions being posed to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh regarding the party's decision to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Communist Party in 2008.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam, with evidence suggesting the complicity of senior cabinet ministers; however, Kejriwal has skipped two summonses and expressed his inability to attend the third.
Conservatives on social media criticized U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's claim to strengthen global peace, citing ongoing chaos and conflicts worldwide.
Security is being increased in Times Square for New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City due to potential disruptions from pro-Palestine groups protesting Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's medical treatment at Police General Hospital is expected to be inspected by the House committee on police affairs to assess the standard of care received by prisoners treated there, with concerns of "VIP medical treatment" being raised.
Ousted prime minister Liz Truss has granted a "resignation honours" list, conferring honours and peerages to individuals including Brexit architect Matthew Elliott, a Tory donor, and her former deputy chief of staff, despite criticism from opponents.
An overwhelming majority of Americans disapprove of the job Congress is doing due to its lack of productivity and dysfunction, with the current Congress passing fewer bills than in decades and facing multiple leadership crises and government shutdown threats.
Social media giant X, formerly Twitter, has lost its legal challenge against a California content moderation law that requires it to publicly post its policies and report data on hate speech and disinformation.
An associate of Alexei Navalny, Ksenia Fadeyeva, has been sentenced to nine years in prison as part of the Russian government's crackdown on dissent.
Wolfgang Schäuble, the longest-serving parliamentarian in German history, played a pivotal role in Germany's reunification and the imposition of austerity measures in Europe after the 2008 financial crisis, and was known for his bluntness and lack of self-pity.
The Centre rejects Bengal's proposed Republic Day tableau featuring the Kanyashree project, leading the Trinamool Congress government to criticize the Union government's failure to recognize the project's international acclaim and contrasting it with their own accomplishments in women's upliftment under the CM's leadership.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has declined the request of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to appoint Raghav Chadha as the "interim party leader" in Rajya Sabha, citing that the request does not conform to the applicable legal regime.
The Biden administration has bypassed Congress for the second time this month to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas, citing Israel's urgent defensive needs.
A man in Williamsport plans to challenge the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's wiretap law after being charged with secretly recording and posting conversations with the mayor and a state court official on YouTube.
Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle, who were once married and known as "the new Kennedys," have taken divergent paths in their careers, with Newsom becoming the governor of California and Guilfoyle working in conservative media and as an advisor to President Donald Trump.
Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin discusses the importance of female leadership, the threat of Russia's aggression, the need for ethical rules in AI development, and the balance between ambition and work-life in an interview with Slush tech conference.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces a leadership test as he tries to reach an agreement with Senate Democrats and appease conservative members of his own party while dealing with a lengthy to-do list of must-pass spending bills.