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AP Introduces First-Ever Supplementary Exams For Paramedical Students

The supplementary examinations will be held on February 2, 3 and 4, according to an official statement issued by the Secretary of the Allied and Health Care Professions Council (Paramedical).

2 Jan 2026 2:49 am
DC Edit | Regional Powers Face Bigger Challenge In 2026 Polls

What 2026 holds for the ruling alliance and an array of powerful regional parties like the DMK and the TMC which hold the upper hand in their lair may determine where the shifting dynamics settle

2 Jan 2026 2:42 am
Deadly Chinese Manja Leaves 4 With Neck Injuries

On December 29, the deadly string nearly proved fatal for a food delivery executive, Md Jameel, at Shamsheergunj. The abrasive thread wrapped around his neck, causing a deep wound.

2 Jan 2026 2:39 am
Sajjanar Pats Police for Keeping Hyderabad Safe

Sajjanar said he had personally monitored the security arrangements across all nine zones throughout the night.

2 Jan 2026 1:58 am
NY Stories: Driver Who Tore Clothes, Mystery Man Who Disappeared

The special enforcement drive, from 7 pm on Wednesday to 3 am on Thursday, resulted in 1,198 cases in Hyderabad, 928 in Cyberabad, and 605 in Malkajgiri.

2 Jan 2026 1:50 am
Vizag Tops In Liquor Sales With Rs 178.6 Cr

Officials said the trend reflects growing consumer preference for cashless transactions during peak festive demand, with retailers increasingly equipped to handle digital modes seamlessly.

2 Jan 2026 1:41 am
Devotion Marks New Year at Tirumala as Pilgrims Choose Prayer Over Revelry

Across the Tirupati region, major temples such as Srikalahasti and Kanipakam also witnessed a steady flow of devotees on New Years Day.

2 Jan 2026 1:06 am
Businessman Killed Over 12,000 Chit Fund Dispute In Jagtial

According to police, the victim, Kolagani Anjaiah, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital after being assaulted by a father and son. The incident triggered tension in the town, with family members and local residents staging protests and blocking roads, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused.

2 Jan 2026 1:01 am
Festive Cheer Pushes AP Liquor Sales Up 8% in December

Visakhapatnam witnessed a sharp New Years Eve surge, recording liquor sales worth Rs.9.91 crore on December 31 alone.

2 Jan 2026 12:57 am
TGNPC Checks Electricity Pole Manufacturing Processes

Varun Reddy checked the mix ratios of cement, sand, and other material used in pole manufacturing and verified whether the mixing adhered to prescribed standards.

2 Jan 2026 12:54 am
DC Edit | Reforms Need Bigger Push

In the late 1990s, the Atal Behari Vajpayee government opened up the economy to counter economic sanctions imposed after the nuclear tests. In the absence of any major crises, the Manmohan Singh government and the first two terms of the Narendra Modi government preferred incremental changes over big-bang reforms

2 Jan 2026 12:49 am
Fire Guts house In Vidavaluru mandal, Family Escapes Unharmed

The fire destroyed the house of Pamanji Govindu, with flames consuming all household articles, including valuables and cash. Govindu, his wife and children managed to flee the house in their nightclothes.

2 Jan 2026 12:40 am
Prehistoric Paintings Found Near Bhadrachalam

Based on the style and themes, the paintings are believed to belong to the Mesolithic period, dating back nearly 10,000 to 5,000 BCE, or possibly to the early Neolithic phase.

2 Jan 2026 12:33 am
Dilip Cherian | Trust Seasoned Hands, Not Sound Bites, To Smooth Delhi-Dhaka Ties

Look at the depth of institutional memory India possesses. Former R&AW hands such as Amitabh Mathur, Amar Bhushan, Ravi (C.K.) Sinha, Shashi Bhushan Singh, Alok Tiwari, R. Kumar and officers like Shashi Bhushan Singh Tomar have spent decades building networks, countering misinformation, handling crises and shaping quiet backchannel understanding

2 Jan 2026 12:33 am
India Making Rapid Strides Under PM Modis Leadership Amid Global Challenges: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy urged people to strengthen Modi's leadership in 2026 to propel the nation forward as the world's Vishwaguru

2 Jan 2026 12:28 am
Banner Clash in Ballari Turns Deadly; Congress Worker Killed in Firing

Police imposed security measures in the area and resorted to lathi charge to bring the situation under control

2 Jan 2026 12:25 am
Biodiversity Board Ex-Chief Wins Case for Parity

Court says denial of Sixth Pay Commission benefits violated equality principles

2 Jan 2026 12:23 am
Telangana HC Faults Govt For Enhancing Punishment Against Employee

The court observed though the Rule 40 of Telangana Civil Servants (Classification, Control and Appeal) empowered the government to enhance the penalty or punishment, it should be carried out in a proper manner in the eye of law and there should not be any discrimination

2 Jan 2026 12:21 am
AP Posts Record GST Growth at 5.78% in December

Gross GST collections in December stood at 3,137 crore

2 Jan 2026 12:19 am
Pawan Kalyans Governance Push Reforms on Fast Track, Development in High Gear

Pawan Kalyan, who holds portfolios of Panchayati Raj, rural development, rural water supply, forest, environment and Science & Technology, created a world record by conducting Gram Sabhas in all 13,326 panchayats in a single day

2 Jan 2026 12:18 am
K.C. Singh | Post-Trump India, World Must Rethink Key Policies

Popular protests by young people displaced governments in Nepal, Bangladesh and earlier in Sri Lanka

2 Jan 2026 12:17 am
BRS Inflated Work Done, Responsible for Palamuru Woes: Uttam

Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated Telangana's demand for 763 tmc ft out of the total 1,050 tmc ft water available in the Krishna Basin, stressing that the state's interests must remain protected at all costs.

2 Jan 2026 12:15 am
AP Rings In 2026 With Prayer, Parties and Peace

Cities, beaches and temples see festive crowds as police ensure peaceful celebrations

2 Jan 2026 12:12 am
Hindupur Police Bust Robbery Gang, Recover 5.5 Crore Worth Gold

Police have registered additional cases against the accused in connection with other pending robberies

2 Jan 2026 12:12 am
Probe on the Cards into BRS Palamuru Decisions: Revanth

Fridays session expected to see a lot of fireworks between the Congress and the BRS in what is expected to be an explosive discussion on PRLIS, and other irrigation matters.

2 Jan 2026 12:09 am
Former Minister Asif Pashas Biography Released

Elected to the then AP Assembly from Vijayawada on a Congress ticket in 1972, Pasha created history as the first Muslim MLA from Andhra and Rayalaseema.

2 Jan 2026 12:07 am
Hyderabad: Man Held With 135 Litres of Unlicenced Booze

The Petbasheerabad police arrested one Bikshapathi who was operating an illegal liquor outlet from a house near the Vivekananda statue at Maisammaguda

2 Jan 2026 12:02 am
New Year Party Ends in Tragedy, One Died, 12 Fall ill

Police said 10 people are undergoing treatment at a hospital, while two others, known to be critical, were admitted to another hospital

2 Jan 2026 12:02 am
1 Jan 2026 11:58 pm
Woman Cheats Man Of Rs 20 Lakh In Matrimony Scam

According to police, the victim and the woman had been in contact for some time after connecting online. Gaining his trust by promising marriage, the woman allegedly persuaded him to transfer money on various occasions, amounting to 10 lakh, claiming it was needed to construct a house where they would live after marriage.

1 Jan 2026 11:28 pm
Rs 638-crore GST Penalty Imposed On Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea said in a statutory filing that it disagrees with the order and will take legal action against it

1 Jan 2026 11:21 pm
Pregnant Leopardess Found Dead Near Bengaluru Forest

Somashekar warned he will stage a protest if suitable action is not initiated to illegal stone quarrying in his Assembly seat

1 Jan 2026 11:17 pm
CMs New Year Bonanza: Five Categories of Land Removed from Prohibited List

Vijayawada: In a major New Year gift, the three-party alliance government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A. The revenue department took action in this respect on Thursday following Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's advice to provide some long-awaited relief to farmers and landowners. Naidu has directed revenue officials to resolve the issues surrounding Section 22A of prohibited lands expeditiously. He emphasised the need for a proper survey to

1 Jan 2026 11:16 pm
BRS MLA Booked for Encroaching on Durgam Cheruvu Lake

The HYDRAA complained to the police on Wednesday, a day after it resumed the five-acre reclaimed land of Durgam Cheruvu lake in Gachibowli.

1 Jan 2026 11:12 pm
Hyderabad's Annual Numaish Begins, Draws Early Crowds

Many stalls were still being set up, while others selling clothes, household items, crockery and food were functional

1 Jan 2026 11:09 pm
Electrician Electrocuted At New Year Event

On Wednesday night, while the celebrations were under way, Showkat, who had been engaged for electrical works at the venue, was electrocuted.

1 Jan 2026 11:09 pm
Anurag Kashyap on How Bombay Velvet Strained His Bond with Ranbir, Anushka

Kashyap discusses the awkwardness he felt in facing Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma post-Bombay Velvet, highlighting how the film's failure affected their once-close bond.

1 Jan 2026 11:08 pm
CBI Books Delhi Man for Misusing PMs Name in Jet Engine Claims

He continued sending follow-up emails, including suggestions for coordination among defence laboratories.

1 Jan 2026 11:06 pm
3 Cr Register for PMs Pariksha Pe Charcha

Students, teachers and parents join PM Modis annual interaction ahead of event

1 Jan 2026 11:04 pm
Vacant Supervisory Posts, Delayed Service Rules Hurting Government Schools

On the National Education Policy, teacher groups said the state should refuse its implementation, arguing that it curtailed states rights and limited access to education for economically weaker sections.

1 Jan 2026 11:03 pm
130 Booked in Drunken Driving Checks in Nizamabad

In Nizamabad, police conducted extensive drunken driving checks on December 31 to ensure public safety during New Year celebrations. Teams from various divisions, including traffic, apprehended 130 motorists for driving under the influence, emphasizing the importance of responsible driving during festive times.

1 Jan 2026 11:02 pm
Hyderabad Rings In 2026 with Midnight Cheers, Morning Prayers

Several organisations marked the occasion with sapling plantation drives to promote environmental awareness, while fitness enthusiasts began the year by heading to gyms and workout centres, pledging to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

1 Jan 2026 11:01 pm
Commercial LPG Rate Raised By Rs 111 Per Cylinder, ATF Price Reduced By 7.3 pc

The ATF price in Delhi was cut by Rs 7,353.75 per kilolitre, or 7.3 per cent, to Rs 92,323.02 per kl. The reduction comes after three rounds of monthly price hikes. The rate was last raised by Rs 5,133.75 per kl, or 5.4 per cent, on December 1. Prior to that prices had risen by about 1 per cent on November 1 and by 3.3 per cent on October 1

1 Jan 2026 10:59 pm
Unprecedented Tax Increase to Cripple Legal Industry, MSMEs: TII

TII expresses shock over the significant duty hike announced on December 31, 2025, contradicting previous claims of revenue neutrality by the Government.

1 Jan 2026 10:56 pm
Government to Target Accident Black Spots to Reduce Deaths

He noted that RTC buses were one of the safest modes of transport, with an accident rate of 0.07 per one lakh km.

1 Jan 2026 10:54 pm
Gross GST Collections Rise 6.1pc To Over Rs 1.74 lakh cr in December

As per the finance ministry data, the GST revenue in December 2024 was over Rs 1.64 lakh crore. Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2 per cent to over Rs 1.22 lakh crore, while revenues from imported goods were up 19.7 per cent at Rs 51,977 crore during December, 2025, the ministry said

1 Jan 2026 10:50 pm
Hyacinth Eclipses Durgam Cheruvus Tourist Appeal

More than half of the lakes surface is covered with the invasive weed.

1 Jan 2026 10:49 pm
Nine Dead Due to Water Contamination in Indore: Vijayavargiya

Officials said that 162 people affected by water contamination were undergoing treatment in different hospitals.

1 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
Pathankot Attack: A Decade Later What We Remembered, What We Learned

Commemorating the Pathankot attack, which followed a brief period of diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, emphasizes the fragility of peace in the face of persistent cross-border terrorism and its implications for national security.

1 Jan 2026 10:43 pm
Revanth Meets Governor, Chief Justice To Extend New Year Greetings

Others who met Revanth Reddy include additional DGP (law and order) Mahesh M. Bhagwat, special chief secretary (home) C.V. Anand, senior IPS officers Shikha Goel, Soumya Mishra, and HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath.

1 Jan 2026 10:39 pm