Category: NATIONAL

Guwahati, December 1, 2025 — The Assam government on Monday announced that it will hold formal talks with protest groups demanding clarity and action on the long-pending Scheduled Tribe status report. The decision comes amid rising public pressure and continued demonstrations across several districts of the state.

Government officials said the dialogue aims to address concerns transparently and work toward a mutually acceptable resolution. Protest leaders welcomed the move but stressed that concrete assurances and timelines would be key to restoring public trust and ending the agitation.

Rajahmundry, December 1, 2025 — Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is set to intensify his public outreach programme with district-level tours to directly listen to public grievances. The initiative aims to strengthen the connection between the government and people at the grassroots level.

Officials said the programme will focus on youth issues, employment, and welfare scheme delivery. Political observers believe this outreach drive will play a major role in shaping the government’s public image ahead of future elections.

Amaravati, December 1, 2025 — Speculation over a possible cabinet expansion and reshuffle gained fresh momentum in political circles on Monday. Discussions suggest that a few new faces could be inducted and some key departments reassigned to improve governance balance.

Although the government has not officially confirmed any changes, the buzz has triggered intense lobbying among aspirants. A possible reshuffle could significantly alter political equations within the ruling alliance.

Amaravati, December 1, 2025 — The ruling TDP–Jana Sena alliance held high-level coordination talks on Monday to review the government’s performance and fine-tune strategies for the upcoming local body elections. Senior leaders discussed welfare scheme implementation, administrative efficiency, and cadre mobilisation at the grassroots level.

Sources said the leadership is keen on strengthening booth-level organisation and public outreach to counter opposition attacks. The meeting is seen as a key step to consolidate the alliance ahead of the next political phase in the state.

New Delhi, November 29, 2025 — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the formation of a national coordination committee focused on the Security of Identification Registers (SIR) and the protection of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) ahead of upcoming elections. The panel will monitor safety measures and coordinate with state authorities to ensure secure electoral processes.

Party officials said the committee will periodically review reports from various states, suggest improvements, and work closely with law enforcement agencies. The initiative comes in response to growing concerns about the safety of election officials and aims to strengthen democratic processes at the grassroots level.

Vijayawada, November 29, 2025 — Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday said that the state capital Amaravati is on track to emerge as a major financial hub, with 15 leading banks and public-sector insurance companies finalising plans to set up their headquarters in the city. He said the initiative is being developed with strong support from the Centre and will significantly strengthen the state’s economic ecosystem.

The Deputy CM added that the project is expected to attract investments worth over ₹1,300 crore and generate employment for nearly 6,500 people. He also expressed gratitude to the farmers who contributed their land under the land-pooling scheme, stating that their trust and cooperation have laid the foundation for Amaravati’s future growth.