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Congress Designates Vijayshanthi as Candidate for Telangana MLC Elections

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11 months ago

March 10, 2025

The Congress party has announced Telugu actress-turned-politician Vijayshanthi as a candidate for the upcoming MLC elections, following the decision by the party’s high command to allocate one of the available seats to the CPI.

Five seats are up for grabs, with the AICC naming three candidates and reserving one for their ally, the CPI, while the BRS is anticipated to secure the fifth seat. This move reflects Congress’s commitment to fulfilling promises made during the Assembly elections by granting an MLC seat to the CPI.

The inclusion of Vijayshanthi on the candidate list has taken political observers by surprise, as her name had not surfaced in prior discussions. A well-known figure, she actively campaigned for the party during the Assembly elections but had since maintained a low profile.

Additionally, Addanki Dayakar, a grassroots leader of Congress and a notable participant in the Telangana movement, will also receive a ticket after being overlooked in the previous Assembly elections. The third candidate announced is Kethavath Shankar Naik, a seasoned tribal leader. With the selections of Vijayshanthi, Dayakar, and Naik, the party has effectively addressed representation for BC, SC, and ST candidates. However, the list notably lacks any inclusion of minority leaders.

There had been discussions regarding the nomination of a forward caste leader, leading to substantial lobbying from both established and emerging party members. Ultimately, the AICC opted to bypass this contentious issue by reserving a seat for the CPI.

The newly appointed AICC in-charge, Meenakshi Natarajan, has been engaging with various leaders to address growing internal discord within the party as the MLC elections approach. MLAs will cast their votes directly for the five MLC positions, with the deadline for filing nominations set for March 10. Should either Congress or the BRS field additional candidates, an election will be triggered.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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1 week ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.