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Hyd: Shiv Sena celebrates prospective victory in Maharashtra assembly elections

Hyderabad, Nov 23 (UN) The Shiv Sena (Shinde group), buoyed by favourable trends in the Maharashtra Assembly election results, erupted in celebrations on Saturday.
Telangana Shiv Sena President Sinkaru Shivaji led the festivities at the party’s state office, expressing confidence in the Mahayuti alliance's decisive victory.
Speaking to party workers, Shivaji declared that the Mahayuti alliance is set to secure more than 200 seats and form the government. "The results are a testament to the faith people have in the leadership of Eknath Shinde, who has brought dignity and respect to the Chief Minister’s office," he said.
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BJP's Ballari show is a personal power struggle: Priyank Kharge

16 Jan 2026 | 2:57 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (UNI) Karnataka Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and IT/BT Priyank Kharge on Friday said the BJP's massive protest in Ballari tomorrow reflected an internal power struggle rather than a movement aimed at addressing public concerns, describing it as a "personal fight rather than a fight for the people."
Speaking to reporters here, Kharge said the BJP was free to organise protests, but questioned the purpose behind the Ballari programme.

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Kishan Reddy urges Telangana CM to expedite takeover of Metro Phase-I, send nominees for Phase-II panel

16 Jan 2026 | 2:45 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy seeking swift action on the State government’s decision to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I from L&T, and to speed up the process for the launch of the second phase of the project.

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Leadership change is a tripartite matter and not to be discussed in public: Shivakumar

16 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (UNI) Amid growing speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, the spotlight on Friday shifted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar firmly stating that any discussion on the Chief Minister’s post was being handled strictly by the party’s top leadership.

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As of now it's Shivajinagar Metro Station, not St Mary's: BMRCL

16 Jan 2026 | 1:54 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (UNI) Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Director (Planning & Projects) Subramanya Gudge has clarified the status of the Shivajinagar metro station, amid a widespread public and political debate triggered by a proposal from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to rename the station after St Mary.

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AP: Equipment erection ceremony of AM Green Hydrogen to be held on Jan’ 17

16 Jan 2026 | 1:50 PM

Vijayawada, June 16 (UNI) The Government of Andhra Pradesh here on Friday announced a major global milestone in India’s clean-energy journey with the first major equipment erection ceremony of AM Green’s Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Complex to be held in Kakinada on January 17, 2026.

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