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Yatnal Named In FIR Over Alleged Bid To Delete Living Voters Name

Razak said he was alive and a voter in the Vijayapura city Assembly constituency. He sought action against Yatnal over the alleged submission of the purported fake death certificate.

9 Oct 2026 1:53 am
SC Asks Punjab To Provide Land To Replace Highway Trees

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana expressed concern over declining forest cover in Punjab and the lack of implementation of the afforestation plan.

9 Oct 2026 1:41 am
Mumbai To Host 4th World Hindu Congress

The three-day programme will provide a global platform for Hindu leaders and institutions to connect, deliberate and collaborate on issues concerning Hindu society.

9 Oct 2026 1:37 am
Chhattisgarh IPS Officer Takes Charge Of Delhi Metro Security

The 2011-batch IPS officer, currently on Central deputation, has taken charge as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), sources close to him said on Thursday.

9 Oct 2026 1:32 am
Tiger Strays Into Plain Areas From Forest

Forest officials advised people not to venture out alone and said efforts were underway to capture the tiger

9 Oct 2026 1:27 am
Anand Asks Cops to Improve Investigation Standards

Anand called for coordinated efforts to improve crime control, investigation standards and conviction rates.

9 Oct 2026 1:21 am
Major Revamps Being Planned to Repair Medigadda Barrage

The required works are expected to be complex. Some components constitute huge additions, such as building a new extended stilling basin on the downstream side to ensure that problems of the past do not recur.

9 Oct 2026 1:19 am
Law Secretary Says Govt Ready to Enact Advocates Protection Act

Pratibha Devi said the state government was making efforts to bring the legislation soon.

9 Oct 2026 1:18 am
Honda Plans Three New Cars To Boost Market Share

Honda had launched City facelift and new ZR-V in May and on Tuesday it unveiled the new Honda Elevate SUV

9 Oct 2026 1:15 am
Dr Surya Rao Invited to Judge National Medical Meet

The organising committee said his selection recognised his contributions to medical education, research and public health.

9 Oct 2026 1:14 am
Students Must Reflect On Erosion In Human Relations, Values: Prof. Haragopal

The social activist pointed out that justice has been the core principle of Balagopal, who wanted to firmly establish his concept of equality in society and parity between men and women.

9 Oct 2026 1:13 am
GST Council Lauds APs AI-Driven Tax Reforms

It said the states initiatives have enhanced transparency, eliminated subjectivity in case selection, strengthened accountability and improved revenue detection through risk-based enforcement.

9 Oct 2026 1:12 am
Army Public School Bolarum Students Take Part In Cyclothon

The rally brought together students in an event highlighting patriotism, courage, discipline and respect for members of the Indian Armed Forces.

9 Oct 2026 1:08 am
Telanganas Data-Centre Push Faces Power, Water Test

Deficient monsoon rainfall this year has also left major reservoirs supplying Hyderabad at low levels.

9 Oct 2026 1:07 am
Shantnu Nikhil Redefines the New-Age Indian Bride

Tradition remains, the family grows, cultures meet And somewhere between theirs and yours, she makes it her own.

9 Oct 2026 1:03 am
MLAs Intervention Helps Dalit Woman Marry Her Lover

Sridevis lover, Srikanth, agreed to marry her following the MLAs intervention and the couple tied the nuptial knot on Thursday.

9 Oct 2026 1:01 am
Chawla Art Gallery Presents Continuum by Asit Kumar Patnaik

Celebrating three decades of the artist's creative journey, the exhibition will be held from 14th18th October 2026 at LTC Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi, before continuing at Chawla Art Gallery, Saket, until 14th November 2026.

9 Oct 2026 12:59 am
Two Schoolgirls Injured After Iron Rod Falls From Construction Site

According to the complaint, a 15-year-old Class 8 student suffered a head injury after the iron rod fell from the construction area.

9 Oct 2026 12:56 am
APSRTC to Operate 5,261 Special Bus Services for Dasara From Oct 16

The RTC has allocated 5,261 special buses destination-wise, including 1,186 for Hyderabad, 1,053 for Vijayawada, 1,360 for other destinations, 475 for Bengaluru and 440 for Visakhapatnam.

9 Oct 2026 12:43 am
34 Special Trains to Operate for Bathukamma, Dasara

Both trains will operate 17 services each.

9 Oct 2026 12:41 am
ISRO Associations Seek Meeting With Space Secretary Over Privatisation Concerns

The associations requested a structured interaction with the secretary or joint secretary (Personnel) to seek clarity on contentious matters.

9 Oct 2026 12:39 am
TNGOs Welcome Govt Decision on DA Hike

Hussaini Mujeeb expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the government for issuing orders for enhancing the DA from 33.67 per cent to 37.31 per cent with effect January 1, 2024, and further to 40.04 per cent from July 1, 2024.

9 Oct 2026 12:37 am
AP Fishermen Allege Diversion of Diesel Subsidy Funds

East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association of India has alleged misappropriation of funds related to implementation of various welfare schemes for fishermen, particularly the diesel subsidy programme.

9 Oct 2026 12:35 am
Jagtial Medical College Students Call Off Protest

The students had begun the protest on Wednesday over the delay in construction of permanent college and hostel buildings and continued it on Thursday.

9 Oct 2026 12:33 am
Industries Fined 16.32 Crore to Protect Visakhapatnams Air Quality

APPCB chairman P. Krishnaiah said effective monitoring of industrial emissions and strict enforcement of pollution-control measures were essential to improving air quality in the industrial city.

9 Oct 2026 12:31 am
CM Naidu Seeks Central Aid for Pushkarams, Major AP Projects

He also sought Central support for the proposed Amaravati Outer Ring Road, approval for the Visakhapatnam Metro and assistance for the proposed Beach Road project.

9 Oct 2026 12:28 am
Didi Claims Vote Loot by BJP in WB Assembly Bypoll

She added, I strongly condemn such continuing attacks on the legal fraternity. It is true that in the past 15 years Bikash da and us have often been on different sides of the ideological and legal divide. However, the line of decency was never crossed.

9 Oct 2026 12:24 am
Mental Health Awareness Programmes Focus on Self-Understanding, Support

Students interacted with the professionals and discussed mental health beyond common misconceptions and stigma.

9 Oct 2026 12:21 am
Mental Illness Can Raise Physical Health Risks; Psychiatrists Urge Integrated Care

Psychiatrists cautioned against attributing diabetes, obesity or other metabolic conditions solely to antipsychotic medication.

9 Oct 2026 12:17 am
Odisha Bandh Disrupts Normal Life; Transport, Mining Operations Hit

Normal life was disrupted across Odisha on Thursday as the Congress-led INDIA bloc enforced a 12-hour statewide bandh, with buses and autorickshaws staying off the roads, shops and markets remaining closed and road and mining operations affected at several places.

9 Oct 2026 12:13 am
Telangana High Court Grants 4-Week Interim Protection to Vihaan Direct Selling Directors in QNet Suicide Case

Justice J. Srinivas Rao was dealing with a petition filed by Dilip Raj Pukkella and Mohammed Imtiaz, directors of Vihaan Direct Selling India Private Limited, seeking quashing of the criminal proceedings against them.

9 Oct 2026 12:13 am
JOSH Teams Launched to Strengthen Youth Participation in TB Elimination

The Hyderabad district team participated virtually from the Indian Institute of Health and Family Welfare along with the state team.

9 Oct 2026 12:12 am
29 NIT-R Faculty Members Make It to Stanfords Global Top 2% Scientists List

Twenty-nine faculty members of the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) have figured in the latest global list of the top 2 per cent scientists, highlighting the institutes growing research footprint across a wide range of disciplines.

9 Oct 2026 12:07 am
Telangana Issues Notification to Acquire 1,248 Acres in Chevella for TGIIC Industrial Park

The land is spread across Alur-I, Alur-II and Alur-III villages and would be acquired as part of the proposed industrial corridor development.

9 Oct 2026 12:06 am
HYDRAA Launches Major Drain Desilting in Fatehnagar, Balanagar to Avert Industrial Area Flooding

HYDRAA officials said that removing silt only near culverts would not be enough and that the drain needed to be cleared along its length.

9 Oct 2026 12:05 am
HMDA Hosts Snake Awareness Programme at Himayatsagar Eco Park for Wildlife Week

Participants were also briefed on safe practices to follow during snake encounters and the importance of protecting wildlife.

9 Oct 2026 12:01 am
AI May Spot Disease but Mark Wrong Area: IIIT-H Study

Radiologists ratings differ from computer-based assessment (

8 Oct 2026 11:59 pm
Local Body Polls to Be Held After SC Verdict: SEC

Punetha held a video conference with district collectors, SPs, municipal commissioners, ZP chief executive officers, district panchayat officers and others to review preparations for the elections.

8 Oct 2026 11:57 pm
1,200 Police Personnel Deployed for CMs Prakasam Visit Today

Prakasam district police have deployed around 1,200 personnel, including three additional SPs and six DSPs, for Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidus visit to Narsingolu village in Jarugumalli mandal on Friday for distribution of Mee BhoomiMee Hakku pattadar passbooks.

8 Oct 2026 11:55 pm
TG Inter Exams 2027: TGBIE Sets October 31 Deadline for Private Candidate Attendance Exemption

Candidates with a one-year gap after passing SSC can appear for only for the first-year intermediate examinations.

8 Oct 2026 11:52 pm
Intermediate Dept Announces 'Innovate Telangana' Statewide Hackathon for Students; Registrations Open Oct 12

Selected students will visit companies and interact with technology leaders and mentors on October 27 and 28.

8 Oct 2026 11:50 pm
Hyderabad: Catchpits Pose Threat to Peoples Safety

Catchpits positioned above or below road level have become accident-prone spots across the city, with waterlogging during rains concealing the uneven structures and increasing the risk for motorists, particularly two-wheeler riders.

8 Oct 2026 11:50 pm
USPC to Stage Protests at Telangana Collectorates on Oct 10 Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation

The committee alleged that the SIR exercise was leading to the removal of voters from electoral rolls on a large scale and demanded that the process be scrapped.

8 Oct 2026 11:47 pm
In Mundkur Near Mangaluru, Nana Patekar Is Remembered For More Than His Films

Mundkur is a village in Udupi district, about 35 km from Mangaluru City. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple here is one of the famous religious places in the region.

8 Oct 2026 11:46 pm
IIT Hyderabad-Incubated WiSig Networks Opens Commercial Orders for Indigenous 5G Massive MIMO Radio

WiSig is demonstrating the radio and its complete 5G Standalone solution at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from October 7 to 10.

8 Oct 2026 11:45 pm
Education Key to Minority Welfare, Says Minister

Azharuddin highlights record Rs 3,768 crore allocation for minority development

8 Oct 2026 11:42 pm
Scientist Asks Farmers To Cultivate Crop Varieties Suiting Changing Climatic Conditions

District agriculture officer Ramana Reddy assured the farmers that the district administration would provide the necessary support for the procurement of the produce from these crops.

8 Oct 2026 11:38 pm
Cgarh, MP CMs Slam Rahul For Targeting CEC To Cover Up Poll Debacles

Mr. Gandhi always finds fault with either the Election Commission or the BJP whenever his party faces debacles in elections but keeps quiet when the Opposition parties including Congress win polls, he said.

8 Oct 2026 11:38 pm
Astroguide for Friday, October 9, 2026

Tithi: Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdasi till 9.38 pm

8 Oct 2026 11:35 pm
CBI Arrests 4 in Multi-State Exam Racket

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four people, including a CGST inspector, in connection with an alleged impersonation and cheating network operating across Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and West Bengal.

8 Oct 2026 11:31 pm