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Woman Harassed in Alkapur, Cops Trace Suspect

Officials added that if the accused is identified before the victim approaches police, legal opinion would be sought and a suo motu case considered to initiate formal investigation.

19 May 2026 11:28 pm
Hopes Rise Ahead of CMs Asifabad Visit

Residents seek new colleges, tribal school and early rollout of DIET admissions

19 May 2026 11:25 pm
DC Edit | US Move Big Relief For Adani Group

The case was registered in 2024 by the US justice department against Adanis and various officials from his company for allegedly paying bribes to Indian officials for high-profile renewable energy projects and misleading US investors about it

19 May 2026 11:20 pm
Centre to Bring Separate Laws on Pesticides, Seeds to Protect Farmers: Chouhan

Responding to questions on fertiliser availability amid global geopolitical tensions, the Union minister acknowledged that Indias imports had been impacted but asserted that there was no shortage for farmers.

19 May 2026 11:15 pm
Pawan Calls for Transparent Village Survey

Pawan Kalyan stressed expansion of magic drains to tackle sewage problems, particularly in tribal and delta regions. He also warned officials against compromising on road quality.

19 May 2026 11:12 pm
Chandragiri Woman Stranded in Kuwait Seeks Government Help

Bhaghyavathi appeals to CM Chandrababu Naidu and Dy CM Pawan Kalyan for rescue

19 May 2026 11:04 pm
Vijay Urges PM to Meet Fertilizer Need

Agricultural activities were in full swing to cultivate paddy, black gram, green gram, groundnut, gingelly and horticultural crops across the state and farmers were enthusiastic about maximizing cultivation since the onset of South West Monsoon had been predicted for the third week of May, Vijay said.

19 May 2026 11:03 pm
DC Edit | Bail Can Be Seen Almost As A Fundamental Right

It also raises the hope that Parliament will stop enacting laws that curtail the freedoms guaranteed under Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution so that the executive stops throwing people in jail in violation of the principles that one is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty and that bail is the rule and jail is the exception

19 May 2026 11:02 pm
Pastor, Four Others Held for Staging Fake Attack Drama

Probe finds planned incident in GK Veedhi forest, social media evidence under scrutiny

19 May 2026 10:43 pm
Conditions Favourable for Further Monsoon Advance: IMD

The IMD stated that the southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 26, with a model error margin of four days.

19 May 2026 10:43 pm
REFLECTIONS | After Starmer: Will UK Go From Frying Pan Into Fire? | Sunanda K. Datta-Ray

All this is a major setback for Sir Keirs centre-left Labour Party which swept the polls in the 2024 general election by winning a landslide victory that secured at least 410 seats and ended 14 years of Conservative rule. The decisive win gave Labour a substantial majority in the 650-seat House of Commons, which makes it seem all the more strange that the surge of goodwill evaporated so quickly

19 May 2026 10:43 pm
Severe Heatwave Grips AP; Civic Bodies on High Alert

Temporary water kiosks, chalivendrams, tanker supply arrangements and cooling shelters are to be set up on a priority basis, especially in vulnerable and water-scarce areas.

19 May 2026 10:41 pm
Pradeep S. Mehta and Tasmita Sengupta | From Ambition To Execution: What States Reveal About Indias 2047 Path

Uttar Pradesh has set a goal of reaching $6 trillion, while Maharashtra aims for $5 trillion, Similarly, Telangana has outlined a $3 trillion target, Andhra Pradesh is aiming for $2.4 trillion, and Madhya Pradesh has set a goal of achieving a $2 trillion economy by 2047

19 May 2026 10:20 pm
Sharp Economic Divide Across Indian States; Top 5 States Contribute Nearly 48% of Indias GDP

White paper highlights widening economic disparities among Indian states

19 May 2026 10:05 pm
DGP Inaugurates Coastal Security Police Building

The state-of-the-art facility has been designed to function as a nerve centre for coastal monitoring, intelligence gathering and rapid response operations along the states coastline: Reports

19 May 2026 10:00 pm
NRI Held in Bengaluru Over Illegal Possession of Ruger Magazine, Remanded to JC

Police seized Ruger magazine rounds left behind at a city hotel by US citizen

19 May 2026 9:49 pm
Fuel Outlets On Andhra-Karnataka Border Witnessing Low Sales

Several petrol and diesel bunks have closed down and are being used to dry harvested food grains: Reports

19 May 2026 9:46 pm
Fisherfolk Sail in 100 Boats To Thank CM

Hundreds sail across Krishna river to meet Minister Nara Lokesh near Amaravati

19 May 2026 9:38 pm
40 Year Old Tree Relocated At Begumpet

Begumpet traffic inspector G. Janaki Ramulu, RSI Ashok Reddy and traffic police personnel coordinated the operation: Reports

19 May 2026 9:35 pm
10,000 Malkajgiri Homes Hit by Waqf Record Error

Waqf land belonging to the Dargah Hazrat KoheMoula Ali, where survey numbers of Mallapur mandal were mistakenly recorded under Malkajgiri.

19 May 2026 9:31 pm
Alternative Arrangements Made During Medical Shops Bandh

He said at least two private pharmacy outlet would remain open in every town.

19 May 2026 9:28 pm
Maharashtra Govt Seeks ECI Clearance For Farm Loan Waiver

Once the ECI grants approval, the Cooperation Department will place a proposal before the State Cabinet for clearance: Senior official

19 May 2026 9:28 pm
High Court Advocate Attacked At Dharmavaram Hospital

The victim, K. Anjan Reddy, a native of Dharmavaram, alleged that the attack was carried out by the ministers personal assistant Harish: Reports

19 May 2026 9:25 pm
Surveillance Intensified Against Illegal Cattle Transport

District veterinary and animal husbandry officer Dr G.V. Ramesh inspected the inter-district check posts at Alagadapa and Wadapally.

19 May 2026 9:24 pm
Sridhar Babu and Vakiti Srihari Attend Hyderabads One of Its Kind Celebrity Singers Antakshari, Tara Rum Pum

The audience enthusiastically participated by singing along, cheering for their favourite teams, and enjoying the nostalgic musical journey curated during the event.

19 May 2026 9:21 pm
Adilabad Police Intensify Vigil Over Inter-State Robbery Gangs

Police boost surveillance near Maharashtra border after Karimnagar robbery case

19 May 2026 9:20 pm
MP Sizzles Under Severe Heatwave: 22 Cities Cross 44C As Naugaon Hits Season's High Of 47C

Naugaon in Chhatarpur district emerged as the hottest area in the state by recording a temperature of 47 degree Celsius: Reports

19 May 2026 9:20 pm
Activists Highlight Procedural Lapses And Threat To Wildlife After SC Halts KBR Park Flyover Works

The dispute was more than tree cutting and about what they described as the weakening of the buffer zone around the national park: Reports

19 May 2026 9:14 pm
Raising Children in the Age of Social Media and Peer Pressure

But truth cannot emerge from propaganda, social media trials, anonymous posts, or edited clips. It can emerge only through a fair investigation and due process of law. In sensitive matters involving serious allegations, restraint and respect for institutions are essential

19 May 2026 9:11 pm
Amit Shah Launches Rs 20-Crore Rehabilitation Centres in Bastar for Surrendered Naxals

New centres aim at social, economic and psychological rehabilitation in Bastar

19 May 2026 9:10 pm
Social Media Aids Child Rights Body

The contact details shared on our social media handles help people approach us directly: Commission member G. Saritha

19 May 2026 9:07 pm
Doctors Body Clarifies Transfer Exemptions

Reports claiming nearly 600 doctors were seeking exemptions were inaccurate: The Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA)

19 May 2026 8:54 pm
BRS Seeks Probe Into MPs Land, Mining Deals

Krishank alleged that black granite mining was being carried out on assigned lands: BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank

19 May 2026 8:50 pm
Carlos Alcaraz Pulls Out Of Wimbledon Because of Wrist Injury

Alcaraz injured his wrist at the Barcelona Open last month, forcing him out of the French Open that starts this weekend

19 May 2026 8:50 pm
Kohli Highest Grosser in IPL History, KKR Most Valuable Franchise: Report

The combined valuation of all 10 Indian Premier League franchises stands at Rs 1.63 lakh crore, the report by Fanatic Sports and Hurun has said

19 May 2026 8:46 pm
Arun Richard Takes Charge As Central GST Commissioner in Guntur

IRS officer to oversee GST operations across Andhra Pradesh districts

19 May 2026 8:44 pm
Petrol, Diesel Prices Rise Again

Experts say oil marketing companies will continue revising rates frequently, given volatile crude prices.

19 May 2026 8:44 pm
SCR Reviews Summer Safety, Nampally Fire

Srivastava instructed officials to be proactive in maintaining the Fire and Smoke Detection System: Reports

19 May 2026 8:43 pm
Water Board Denies Fake Recruitment Poster

According to the Board, the viral poster falsely claims that largescale recruitment is underway and includes misleading details about salaries and qualifications.

19 May 2026 8:41 pm
Oceans Hidden Passions: Kochi Researchers Document Complex Mating Mysteries of Squids

Researchers discovered spermatangia implanted on the buccal membrane of a male squid, marking the first documented evidence of same-sex sexual behaviour in Indian squid.

19 May 2026 8:38 pm
Panchayat Polls Set To Become Real Test Of Odishas Political Ground Reality

Traditionally, Panchayat elections in Odisha have been regarded as the true measure of a political partys grassroots strength: Reports

19 May 2026 8:37 pm
DRM Presents Safety Awards to Railway Employees

Railway officials said timely reporting and swift action by the staff helped authorities take immediate corrective measures, safeguarding passengers and railway property while ensuring uninterrupted train movement

19 May 2026 8:37 pm
Koppal: Two Girls Drown In Farm Pond

The deceased were identified as Lakshmamma (13) and Muttamma (11), residents of Timmapur village in Gadag district: Reports

19 May 2026 8:33 pm
AP Wakf Records Transfer Set To End Decade-Long Delay

He said AP Wakf Board teams had already begun the process of identification, inventory and takeover of the records.

19 May 2026 8:28 pm
DCIL Achieves Record Turnover in FY26

The company successfully managed rising fuel prices, higher operational costs and intense pricing pressures while registering an operational profit of `253.46 crore.

19 May 2026 8:28 pm
Tamil Nadu: Vijay To Expand His Cabinet

Vijay is expected to meet the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman: Reports

19 May 2026 8:26 pm
Was Pressure By US Behind Imran Removal As Pak PM?

Leaked diplomatic cables show clear signal was sent to Pak

19 May 2026 8:24 pm
SP: Bapatla Mobile Recovery Rate Rises to 70%

The SP cautioned the public against purchasing second-hand mobile phones from suspicious persons and warned mobile shop owners not to unlock used phones without proper proof of ownership

19 May 2026 8:21 pm
Weather Warning: Scuba Diving, Tourist Boating Suspended Along Uttara Kannada District

The administration has also suspended installation of pre-wedding photography sets at Apsarakonda Beach until further notice: Reports

19 May 2026 8:17 pm
AP Chambers Trains Women in Luxury Gifting Business

The workshop focused on hands-on training in elegant trousseau packing techniques, luxury hamper styling, customised gifting solutions, premium presentation methods and creative personalisation

19 May 2026 8:16 pm