Key Facts: Sonia slams Centre for deliberately axing Mahatma Gandhi's name from MGNREGA, renaming it Viksit Bharat GRAMG Bill (VB-G RAM G).​ Calls it a sneaky plot to gut rural job scheme's core—done without consultations, opposition input, or partners.​ 20 yrs ago, Manmohan era passed MGNREGA unanimously, giving poor legal work rights, empowering panchayats.​ Modi govt attacked farmers, laborers for 11 yrs; now weakens scheme amid rushed Parliament nod—opposition walked out.

Key Facts: Dipu Chandra Das, 27-year-old Hindu factory worker, beaten to death by mob in Mymensingh over blasphemy claims, body hung from tree & torched.​ Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus confirms Rapid Action Battalion arrested 7 suspects aged 19-46, including Md. Limon Sarkar & Ershad Ali.​ Happened amid riots after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's death; Yunus slams it as heinous, vows no mercy for killers.​ Govt condemned violence Friday, says no room in "new Ban

Key Facts: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar slammed NDA over MNREGA rename to Viksit Bharat GRAMG Bill, dared Modi govt to remove Gandhi from notes. Fake X account mimicking Pawan Kalyan posted "This task is assigned to ‘UPI’….Its already on its mission. Dont worry"—racked up thousands of reposts. Top media outlets ran it as real PK counter, deleted after backlash for no fact-check. Impersonator copied PK's profile pic & name perfectly, fooled fans before Janasena squad called i

Key Facts: Massive cutouts of YS Jagan, KCR, and KTR popped up at Jagan's Tadepalli residence for his birthday tomorrow. Poster screams BRS-YCP alliance vibes, sparking wild political buzz across circles. Jagan and KTR recently bonded big time at a private Bengaluru event with deep chats. Brotherhood between the leaders heating up—fans see major opposition team-up brewing. Banners flooding in from rivals, but this one's stealing the spotlight.​ Andhra politics just got its ju

Key Facts: India’s Election Commission is running a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in 12 states and UTs in 2025. Unlike 2002, many 2025 voters must now prove a link to the 2002 voter list using their own or parents’/grandparents’ details. In 2002, officials went door-to-door, verified every entry themselves, and did not ask citizens to link to any older list. The article says the 2002 process was more inclusive, with stronger accountability on officials and e

Key Facts: YSRCP chief and former AP CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy told NCLAT there is “no question” of transferring any assets to his sister Y S Sharmila.​ He said earlier MoU and share transfer agreements in favour of Sharmila were done in 2019 out of affection, but later withdrew the decision.​ Jagan alleged Sharmila’s political moves and personal conduct damaged his reputation, so he decided against giving her assets, including Saraswati Power Ltd shares.​ The NCLT had already

Key Facts: Hyderabad just recorded its coldest temperature in seven years on Friday, December 12.​ The University of Hyderabad area hit a numbing 6.3°C, with Moula Ali at 7.3°C and Rajendra Nagar at 7.7°C.​ Several localities, including Shivrampalli, Alwal, Gachibowli, and Bollarum, woke up to single-digit chill vibes.​ IMD says Hyderabad will see hazy mornings, clear skies, and temperatures 3–4°C below normal on December 13 and 14.​ Over the next two days, the city’s max and

Key Facts: Nine tourists from Chittoor district died and 22 others were injured when their bus plunged into a deep valley on the Chinturu-Maredumilli ghat road in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district around 4 a.m. Friday. The Vigneswara Travels bus carried 37 passengers heading from Araku Valley to Bhadrachalam temple after visiting Simhachalam. Rescue teams from Maredumilli and Chintoor police, plus local villagers, rushed to the sharp turn where the crash happened

Key Facts: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy pushes "Future City" for the new urban hub, ditching the original "Fourth City" label. Officials scrapped "Fourth" due to tetraphobia—a superstition where the number 4 sounds like "death" in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. East Asian investors might bail if the name vibes bad, like hotels skipping the 4th floor entirely. Local media ignores the switch and keeps calling it "Fourth City" anyway. "We can't risk negative s

Key Facts: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu's popularity is tanking hard amid the massive IndiGo flight chaos. IndiGo, running 60% of domestic flights, suddenly halted services, stranding millions of travelers nationwide. National media is roasting Naidu for failing to fix the crisis, calling him a total flop in the role. Even in his home Uttarandhra region, fans are turning sour, with intense online trolling hitting him alongside Nara Lokesh and Deepak Reddy. "H

Key Facts: TDP drops RTI bombshell proving Nara Lokesh paid for ALL 77 flights to Hyderabad from his own pocket, not public money. Sakshi paper's claims of "vacation trips" crushed by official records from four departments under Lokesh's charge. Lokesh funded special flights for urgent duties personally, showing transparency amid politician spending scandals. RTI activist Suresh Babu uncovered the truth: Lokesh held 75 Praja Darbars and tackled Budameru floods on-ground, not

Key Facts: US halts all Afghan immigration requests indefinitely after two National Guard soldiers shot near White House. Suspect from Afghanistan entered in 2021; President Trump labels it "an act of terror." USCIS tweet: Processing stopped for security review of vetting protocols. Move targets Afghans who entered under Biden; safety of Americans is top priority, says USCIS. "The protection and safety of our homeland remains our singular focus," per USCIS statement.​ Imagine

Key Facts: A Jaipur district court found an Adani Group-led coal mining firm guilty of wrongfully charging over Rs 1,400 crore from Rajasthan's state electricity utility. The firm earned these massive transportation charges by "arm-twisting" the state to avoid power shortages. The joint venture was formed with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL), but the Adani entity controlled 74% shares and mining operations. The court imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the A

Key Facts: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan and BRS working president KTR attended a private, unannounced event in Bengaluru. The event was the Surge Equestrian League Grand Finale, a prestigious horse show jumping championship. Surge Stable in Tarahunise, Bengaluru was the venue, featuring elite Indian and international riders. The surprise meeting has sparked huge speculation on social media about possible political talks between the two rivals. Despite being poli

Key Facts: AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, is accused of being a BJP "B-team" facilitating BJP victories by splitting opposition votes. In Bihar’s recent elections, AIMIM won 5 out of 24 Muslim-majority Seemanchal seats, affecting opposition performance. AIMIM won the Malegaon Central seat in Maharashtra’s 2024 assembly elections and is gaining ground in other states. AIMIM's growing influence across multiple states poses a future political challenge, potentially like the Mus

Key Facts: China supplied major weapons to Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. Advanced Chinese arms (HQ-9 air defense, PL-15 missiles, J-10 jets) were tested live against India. Over 100 terrorists killed in Indian strikes on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after a deadly attack in Pahalgam. China used the war as a double opportunity: made big profits AND field-tested its weapons on actual battlefields. China spread fake news against French Rafale jets to block Ind

Key Facts: Telangana State Women’s Commission orders police inquiry into threats, harassment, and abuse against women journalists online. Targeted journalists faced abuse, life-threatening remarks, violent videos, and harassment of their families. Complaints highlight organized groups spreading hate, religious hatred, and attacking journalists' dignity. Commission asked the DGP to take legal action and protect affected journalists. Independent reporter Thulasi Chandu faced se

Key Facts: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s court appearance in Hyderabad sparked heavy media attention from TDP-aligned anchors. Anchors criticized the traffic disruption caused by Jagan’s supporters but ended up giving him free publicity. Comments included shock over Jagan’s timely court exit and even his smiling demeanor. The media fuss unintentionally amplified Jagan’s presence among Telugu audiences in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Many viewers found the anchors’ reactions more en

Key Facts: FIR registered in Bengaluru’s Electronic City over alleged fake voters in Mahadevapura. Allegations claim conspiracy by officials, party members, and others to manipulate 2024 Lok Sabha poll rolls. Rahul Gandhi has accused BJP and Election Commission of enabling mass voter fraud. Complaint demands a full investigation into manipulation impacting democracy. FIR cites Indian Penal Code and Representation of the People Act offences. Police have started a preliminary i

Key Facts: A vehicle displaying a non-Hindu religious symbol was spotted on Tirumala Hill. Religious proselytization and promos are strictly banned in Tirumala. TTD Vigilance quickly traced and removed the offending sticker; complaint filed at local police station. The driver and owner of the vehicle now face legal action for breaking strict pilgrimage rules. Staffer who missed the sticker at the checkpoint was disciplined and removed from duty. TTD doubled down on its zero t