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Telangana Rakshana Sena Chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha clarified her political fight is against her father K. Chandrashekar Rao as BRS president, not personally. She launched her new platform with a five-point 'Panchanjanyam' plan for 'Sarvodaya Telangana,' focusing on education, healthcare, farmer support, and employment. Kavitha also criticized the Congress government's welfare fund utilization and proposed federal structure changes.

K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, launched a new political outfit, Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), in Hyderabad. She stated the BRS party deviated from its core Telangana aspirations. Kavitha, who claims expulsion from BRS, emphasized her commitment to the state's development and people, viewing them as her family.

Telangana High Court has upheld the PC Ghose Commission's probe into the Kaleshwaram project, deeming it neither illegal nor arbitrary. However, the court ruled that the commission's findings were prejudicial to petitioners, including former CM K Chandrashekar Rao, and thus, no action can be taken based on them. The inquiry itself stands validated.

Velachery's upcoming election sees a tight race with incumbent Congress MLA facing anti-incumbency and strong challenges from NTK and TVK. AIADMK expresses confidence in its candidate's local connect. Residents demand solutions for perennial issues like flooding and poor infrastructure, with parties promising change amidst internal party friction.

Kerala's 2026 elections are a promise war. LDF, UDF, and NDA offer welfare, jobs, and growth. Welfare is now a baseline. Parties compete on scale and delivery. Voters seek sustainability and governance. Promises target all sections. Implementation is the real test amid fiscal challenges. This election is a referendum on competing models.

Nivin Pauly's political thriller 'Prathichaya' is experiencing a slow box office run, collecting a modest 3.89 crore in its first week. The film, exploring contemporary Kerala politics and media, has garnered mixed reviews. Critics praise Pauly's restrained performance, though some note a lack of energy. Strong word-of-mouth is crucial for its second week.

The actress is the only woman to have been voted as president of the Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce for the second time

Developers with expertise in AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT are commanding high salaries in India, averaging Rs 30.3 lakh. Google's Gemini skills fetch Rs 24.3 lakh on average. Globally, OpenAI employees earn significantly more, with average compensation around $819,800 annually. These figures highlight the growing demand and compensation for specialized AI talent.

Civil supplies officials in Telangana have seized 300 domestic LPG cylinders from hotels and restaurants across multiple districts over the past two days. Cases were booked under the Essential Commodities Act for hoarding and black-marketing, with officials assuring the public that there is no domestic LPG shortage.

A Bengaluru resident's car silencer theft claim, initially rejected by insurers, was finally settled by a consumer commission. After months of struggle and a proposed settlement that wasn't fully honored, the commission ordered the insurance companies to pay the remaining amount and litigation costs, highlighting a deficiency in service.

Bengaluru's restaurants grapple with an LPG shortage, finding induction cooking impractical due to limited electricity loads and high operational costs. Many eateries are forced to trim menus or alter cooking methods. The Bangalore Hotels' Association has requested a power rebate to ease the financial burden on the sector.

Bengaluru's craft beer industry faces a brewing crisis as LPG shortages disrupt production. Microbreweries, reliant on gas for boilers, warn of slowdowns, impacting summer sales. Some are exploring diesel or electric alternatives, while others are modifying menus to reduce heat-intensive cooking. A local rum distillery has already halted operations due to the unavailability of gas cylinders.

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to expedite the bail plea of Leena Paulose, wife of alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, in a Rs 200 crore extortion case. Her plea has been pending for over a year. Paulose and Chandrasekhar are accused of duping former Ranbaxy promoters' wives and face money laundering charges.