Chittoor ( Andhra Pradesh): In a bold move dubbed the “Mango Wall” by local farmers, Chittoor district Collector Vikas reddy has imposed a ban on Totapuri mango imports from neighboring Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, effective June 7, 2025, to shield local growers from a price crash triggered by a flood of cheaper produce. The decision…
Hyderabad:The phone tapping scandal in Telangana has escalated into a major political controversy, with recent developments indicating it could significantly impact the state’s political landscape. Here’s a concise overview based on the latest information: The scandal involves allegations of widespread, unauthorized phone surveillance during the previous BharatRashtraSamithi (BRS) government, targeting over 1,000 individuals, including opposition…
The controversy stems from a televised discussion where Krishnam Raju called Amaravati the “capital of prostitutes” and “AIDS capital.” Kommineni’s failure to intervene prompted a complaint by State Madiga Corporation Director Khambampati Sirisha, leading to an FIR against him, Krishnam Raju, and Sakshi TV’s management. A Guntur court remanded Kommineni to 14 days of judicial custody, though he was later granted bail by the Supreme Court. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu condemned the remarks as an affront to women and journalistic ethics, vowing strict action. The Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission demanded an apology from Sakshi tv amplifying public outrage.
