The Amaravati Legitimacy Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. The House has permitted a two-hour discussion on the bill. The Indian National Congress has extended its support, making the debate politically significant as the proposed legislation seeks to strengthen the legal status of Amaravati.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has alleged serious security lapses during the election campaign of its chief Vijay. The party has written to the Ministry of Home Affairs claiming there was no adequate police deployment to manage crowds in Kolathur, despite Vijay being provided with Y-category security. TVK has sought immediate action over the issue.

In a significant development, Parliament on April 1, 2026 passed the bill granting legal legitimacy to Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The move is being seen as a major step towards resolving long-standing uncertainty over the state’s capital issue. The bill’s passage is expected to boost administrative clarity and accelerate development plans in the region. Watch Video

Minister Nityanand Rai introduced the Amaravati Legitimacy Bill in the Lok Sabha. The House approved a two hour discussion on the bill. The Congress has extended its support, giving the proposal added momentum in Parliament.

The Bill to amend AP Reorganization Act to include Amaravati will be tabled in Parliament today. YSRCP Floor Leader in Lok Sabha said they will participate in the discussion. "We are not against the Bill. We are only asking to protect the farmers. We will participate in the discussion," he said.

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Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan is looking at Censor Clearance and may release after Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections but before the Results. We are told that the movie may release on April 30th or May 1st depending on OTT Clearance. If the movie locks that date, the movies that are looking at Peddi Date will be disappointed.

Chennai Super Kings' former all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja revealed that he has not spoken to former captain MS Dhoni after he moved to Rajasthan royals. Jadeja said Dhoni usually keeps his phone switched off, which makes it difficult to reach him. Because of this, they rarely get a chance to talk off the field. Despite that, Jadeja said their bond and respect remain strong.

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The vehicle of M. K. Stalin was inspected by the election flying squad in Thanjavur during routine checks ahead of the polls. Officials briefly stopped the convoy and examined the vehicle as part of strict enforcement of election rules. After verification, the convoy was allowed to proceed without any issues, officials confirmed.

A key bill regarding Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha tomorrow. The proposal aims to provide legal clarity on the state’s capital status through amendments linked to the AP Reorganisation framework. The move follows the Andhra Pradesh Assembly’s resolution urging the Centre to officially recognise Amaravati as the state’s capital.