One Student, One Teacher: Inside An Unusual Andhra Pradesh Primary School

A political row has escalated between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the sharing of Godavari and Krishna river waters amid drought-like conditions in both states. KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack regarding the surrender of Telangana's water share and project permissions during river management board meetings. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has been advocating for the Godavari-Cauvery river interlinking project to resolve water issues across southern India, alongside initiatives to route river water to Uttarandhra regions including Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, and Srikakulam.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as its first Chief Executive Officer, alongside inducting new trustees Mahesh Bhagchandka, Madan Mohan Pandey, and Dr. Nirmala Yadav, with Swami Govind Dev Giri named General Secretary. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Disha Salian, citing procedural lapses and unverified postmortem findings in the initial police investigation. In Nepal, search and rescue operations continue following floods that caused over 1,100 casualties in Nuwakot and Rasuwa, with India deploying tunnel rescue specialists, aircraft, and 5.5 tonnes of medical aid, while actor Sonu Sood pledged 15 crore rupees for relief infrastructure. Additionally, Ecosystem Private Limited founders Pratiraj Kumar and Sumit Pawar installed the 'Pawan 3' outdoor air purification device in Delhi's Kirti Nagar under the 'Pollution Ka Solution' initiative to combat PM2.5 and PM10 levels.

Discussions have resurfaced in Tamil Nadu regarding the construction of a new secretariat to replace the seventeenth-century Fort St. George complex. The current premises face severe space constraints, parking shortages, rising footfall, and structural limitations. Three potential locations—Guindy, Pattinapakkam, and Nandambakkam—have reportedly been identified. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition AIADMK, which accused the government of prioritizing publicity and personal convenience over public welfare amid fiscal constraints.

A panel discussion on India Today examines the growing political friction between the TVK and the Congress party following statements by TVK leaders projecting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay as a prime ministerial contender. Anchor Akshita and panelists Sandhya Ravishankar, Shalini Maria, and Sanjeevi Saragopan debate whether the lack of a gag order from the TVK signals national ambitions for the 2029 general elections or serves as a strategic maneuver to assert dominance within the state alliance. The conversation highlights Vijay's widespread public appeal, his youth connectivity, and the potential political risks of alienating alliance partners. While the Congress maintains that the alliance stands united, TVK leaders continue to push the narrative of Vijay's expanding national footprint. Analyzing recent survey numbers and regional dynamics, Sandhya Ravishankar stated, 'Vijay is here to stay. He's going to go for the home run.'