Subhash Raturi

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested TTD Deputy Executive Officer Mendu Lokanatham on Thursday in an alleged disproportionate assets case. During extensive searches at multiple locations, ACB officials recovered assets worth around Rs 5 crore, including 2 kg gold, 6.5 kg silver, Rs 12 lakh cash, fixed deposits and property documents. The action has intensified scrutiny around the administration of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

BJP is preparing a nationwide youth outreach campaign around Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17, focusing on first-time voters, college students and Gen-Z audiences. The party plans a series of programmes highlighting Modi’s 25 years in public life, government schemes and direct engagement with young citizens.

Sopore Police has intensified its action against assets allegedly linked to banned organisations by attaching multiple properties in Dooru under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The move, involving buildings, shops and land, comes after a detailed investigation reportedly established links with the proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu & Kashmir.

JD(U) leader Ayaz Darwi has urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to resolve the stipend dispute of intern doctors who have been protesting for four days. He called for immediate action to protect healthcare services and address young doctors’ concerns.

Security forces recovered a major weapons cache during an intelligence-based operation in Reasi’s Mahore forests. A pistol, grenade, AK-47 ammunition, PIKA rounds and other weapon-related material were seized as investigations continue.

Sharad Pawar has challenged the Modi government’s economic narrative, questioning whether India’s 7.8 per cent GDP growth is benefiting common citizens. The Maharashtra leader highlighted inflation, farmer issues and rural distress while attacking Centre’s economic policies.

The Centre has reduced sugar stock limits for dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals as part of a major move to control rising retail prices, prevent hoarding and ensure smooth availability across the country. The revised rule will remain in effect from September 15 to November 30, with special provisions for the Kolkata region.

The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Thursday in the NALSAR controversy, making it clear that the Bar Council of India and state bar councils have no authority to take disciplinary action against law students. The court said that universities alone can handle student conduct issues, while the BCI’s regulatory powers begin only after a law graduate enrols as an advocate.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has removed senior Congress leader Konda Surekha from his Cabinet following an internal party dispute that intensified after controversial remarks by her daughter Konda Sushmitha. The decision came after Revanth Reddy’s high-level meetings with Congress leadership in Delhi, triggering a major political reshuffle and raising questions over the future of factional politics within the Telangana Congress.

The US Mint has launched a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump’s portrait for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The historic release has attracted collectors worldwide while triggering debate over the tradition of featuring living presidents on US currency.