Before becoming the IT minister of Andhra Pradesh in 2024, Lokesh carried out a fundamental role within the TDP ecosystem between 2019-24. He was the one leading the party cadres in the time of crisis and even devised the super successful membership drive which induced health insurance and it turned out to be a game changer. 

Now the TDP leadership has promoted Lokesh to the higher ranks and given him more respons

Amid escalating tensions within the AAP, the Punjab government has withdrawn Z+ security cover for Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. The move comes following reported internal disagreements with party leadership. Soon after, the Centre stepped in, assigning Z-category security based on a threat assessment by intelligence agencies, intensifying the political controversy.

Air India has reported a massive loss of around $2.4 billion (₹22,000 crore) for the latest financial year, pushing it to seek fresh financial support from its shareholders, including Tata Group and Singapore Airlines. The airline’s losses were driven by operational disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and a deadly crash that hit performance. Discussions are ongoing, but the final funding amount is yet to be decided.

A 61-year-old Indian-origin NHS worker in the UK won a harassment case after a colleague repeatedly called her “auntie” despite objections. The tribunal ruled it created an offensive work environment linked to age and sex discrimination. West London NHS Trust was ordered to pay £1,425 (₹1.8 lakh) as compensation for emotional distress.

AP Police detained Stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala who made jokes on the personal life of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan in Prayagraj, where he had travelled to visit his family. He was taken into custody following a complaint lodged by Jana Sena Party’s East Godavari Joint Secretary, Bade Venkata Krishna.

The Delhi High Court has directed police and social media platforms to remove videos of Arvind Kejriwal arguing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, citing violation of court proceedings rules. The move comes after concerns over unauthorized recording and circulation online. The court has also sought strict compliance to protect judicial proceedings integrity.

In the context of the Delimitation, the number of Parliament seats in AP is likely to increase by up to 13. Lok Sabha seats are likely to increase in Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Anantapur, Chittoor, and other such districts. Lok Sabha constituencies that were previously abolished—such as Tenali—are also set to be reconstituted.

Autorickshaws in Delhi will soon display images of Donald Trump as part of the 250th US Independence Day celebrations launched by the Embassy of the United States, New Delhi. The branded autos will begin operating next month, marking a unique outreach campaign officials said in statement pic ctsy US embassy

The TDP has taken a key decision. It has announced Minister Nara Lokesh as the party's Working President. Palla Srinivas will continue as the TDP's Andhra Pradesh President. The party has announced the Politburo, as well as the national and state committees, in this regard.

Varun Tej had injured his leg while practising Volley Ball for his upcoming film, Bhari. A minor surgery is happening for the actor today in Apollo Hospital. He will resume shoot after recovery for Bhari that is planned for Sankranthi release.

Husharu that released in 2018 was a small film but ended up as a commercial hit for Dil Raju. The second part, Husharu 2 is under production with Ashok Galla as the main lead. Sree Harsha Konuganti who directed the first part is the director but the producer has changed this time. The shooting is going on right now.

Stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala was detained by Andhra Pradesh Police in Prayagraj while visiting family. Police from Kakinada tracked his phone and picked him up from a park around 7 PM. The action followed a complaint from a local leader from kakinada over remarks targeting Tollywood actors and fan culture.

Chandrababu Naidu Government is starting 62 new Anna Canteens in Rural areas from today. There are 204 Anna Canteens in Muncipalities and Corporations and three in Rural areas right now. With these 62, the total will go up to 269. The CM will start these by inaugurating an Anna Canteen in Dharanikota, Pedakoorapadu constituency.

In light of the summer holidays, TTD plans to suspend VIP Darshan and Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens starting May 1st. Currently, 2 to 3 hours are allocated daily for VIP Darshan, during which only 3,800 VIPs are able to have Darshan. If this same time slot were instead allocated to common devotees, as many as 15,000 people would have Darshan.

Thalapathy Vijay's TVK Party is facing its first election in Tamil Nadu which will go to polling on 23rd. While everyone is curiously waiting to see TVK impact, DMK Spokesperson, Manuraj compares Vijay to the poori in a South Indian Thaali: Novel, excites many but not essential to the core spread. We will see if Vijay will prove them wrong.

Former IAS Thota Chandrasekhar met with Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan in Mangalagiri. Previously a key leader in JSP, he unsuccessfully contested in Guntur West in 2019. Three years ago, he left Jana Sena and joined the BRS party to become AP BRS President. However, after BRS party's defeat in Telangana, he distanced himself from the party and may rejoin Janasena.

Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan revealed that his film was initially titled “LIC” (Love Insurance Company), but the official company demanded a massive ₹112 crore just to use the name. Unable to afford it, he considered alternatives like LIP, LIT, LIK, and LIF. Interestingly, the “Kompany” tone reminded audiences of characters Uyir and Ulag, earning positive feedback after release.

Donald Trump held a 40-minute phone call with Narendra Modi, discussing key bilateral issues. While details of the conversation remain limited, the call has drawn attention due to its duration. Notably, Elon Musk was present during the last such interaction, but it remains unclear whether he attended this time as well. FULL STORY

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate results for 1st and 2nd year students will be released on April 15 from 10:31 AM. Education Minister Nara Lokesh confirmed the update. Students can check results online or via WhatsApp service, adding convenience. Excitement builds as lakhs await this crucial academic milestone.

An Indian-origin US immigration judge was dismissed after blocking the deportation of a pro-Palestine student activist. Judge Roopal Patel ruled there were no strong legal grounds against the student, who had openly supported Palestine. Soon after the decision, she was removed from her position, sparking debate over political pressure and fairness in sensitive immigration cases.

CM Chandrababu has written letters to Presidents of political parties, as well as to the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs from the state. He requested support in Parliament for the Women's Reservation Bill. The CM addressed letters to Janasena President Pawan Kalyan, BJP State President Madhav, YCP President Jagan, APCC President Sharmila, and State Secretaries of CPM and CPI.