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Cyclone Murasu, which made landfall near Kothapatnam on November 3, severely damaged power infrastructure in Bapatla, Prakasam, Palnadu, Guntur, NTR and Krishna districts
With this novel scheme, TN Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has touched the hearts of families, especially the middle and low income groups during the festival time
The monthly common travel pass has been reduced from Rs. 8,500 to Rs. 4,000. It includes Rs. 3,000 for Metro Rail travel and Rs. 1,000 for TSRTC bus services. Pass holders will be allowed to travel up to 50 round trips in a month.
There is a lesson for all people who want to be citizens of a free and democratic country, he added.
May everyone's life be graced with prosperity, good health, and good fortune, he said.
Cheques towards the examination fees were handed over to the respective school principals and heads.
Pictures of the actors arriving at the venue and greeting the guests are currently trending across social media platforms.
Polling will take place from 7 am to 5 pm.
People are advised to avoid standing under trees, staying in open areas or taking shelter near electric poles during thunderstorms.
Naidu will visit Returu village in Guntur district, where he will interact with farmers and enquire about the crop losses and problems they faced due to the cyclone.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa contested Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's claims regarding paddy harvesting, alleging that he had misinformed about paddy harvesting and stubble burning.
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, who was on a visit to Nalgonda district, spoke with officials and enquired about the efforts being made to trace her.
HMWSSB managing director K. Ashok Reddy said the other major sources, including Osman Sagar, Himayat Sagar, Godavari at Yellampally and Krishna at Nagarjuna Sagar, had sufficient reserves to last 300 days or more.
A red baseball cap with VETO on the front was sitting on the Resolute Desk as Trump signed the document, a not-so-subtle nod to the shifting of powers in Congress.
The arrests were made in a case registered under section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the BNS in connection with the incident.
The tragic news has left the family members inconsolable. Relatives and local residents in Ponnur expressed shock over the incident.
The replacement show at the Mets Costume Institute, extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday, will be launched by the 2027 Met Gala, held traditionally on the first Monday in May.
The accused was arrested and sent to judicial custody, they added.
Raman endorsed Bass, then switched gears Raman's entry into the race marked a stunning change of heart after she had initially endorsed Bass, once her ally.
The civic body inspected 260 bulk waste generators across all 15 zones as part of the drive.
On the arrest of former minister Anbil Mahesh, Nirmal Kumar maintained that the action had been initiated on the basis of evidence that money collected from educational institutions had been handed over to him.
Srirangam all women police registered a case against Muruganandam under various sections based on the womans complaint that she was cheated by him by giving false promise of marriage.
The GCC is planting saplings along roads, traffic islands and residential areas. Reclaimed portions of the Kodungaiyur and Perungudi dumping grounds have also been identified for plantation.
Greyhounds made a positive start, taking a 9-4 lead in the opening quarter with Kundan doing the bulk of the scoring. They further strengthened their position in the second quarter to take a 26-8 lead at half-time. They then led 39-22 at end of the third quarter before sealing the deal
Jaya Prakash defeated Amit Moond 6-1, 6-1 while Laxmi beat Mirudhula Palanivel 6-4, 7-5
The transport officials and police held negotiations with the people and said the Chengalpet-Sriperumbudur road was blocked due to a minor accident and the resulting quarrel.
One of the most dominant performances came from Akram Mehdi of MYK Strikers, who defeated Venkata Krishna Rao Joginpalli of JBITIANS by an emphatic 9 and 8 margin. The match concluded after just 10 holes, with eight holes remaining
Team B had declared their first innings on 296/9 and were later bowled out for 228. Team A, after making 271 in their first innings, reached 256/8 in 88.4 overs to secure the win
Passengers who wish to use the digi yatra process should use a separate mobile app for it to scan their e-passport. The details in the passport would be electronically verified using the chip in the passport.
In a symbolic gesture celebrating shared heritage, Othman opened and concluded her address with traditional Malay pantuns, noting that just as jasmine blooms fragrance an entire village, vibrant tourism draws the peoples of Malaysia and India closer together
The order was issued by the commissioner of food safety under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
The concession has been attributed partly to Irans need for medicines and pharmaceutical supplies from India. However, reducing the decision to a transactional arrangement would overlook the deeper strategic relationship between the two countries
The Telangana High Court has dismissed a batch of writ petitions challenging TGSPDCL demand notices, directed the state government to submit an affidavit on steps to prevent drowning incidents at Bhadrachalam, and heard police objections to Padi Kaushik Reddys plea against the collection of his voice samples.
Education leaders and Vice Chancellors from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh discussed the use of technology to reduce faculty workload, improve examination management and streamline campus administration.
The timing of the Agniveer U-turn is difficult to ignore. Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh have traditionally been major recruitment grounds for the armed forces. In these states, joining the armed forces is not merely a career or a matter of family tradition and social prestige. It is also a source of employment for rural youth
The liquor was handed over to Shamshabad excise station.
The summit will focus on investments, industries, advanced technology, innovation and employment.
At 31, the two-time Olympic medallist says patience, adaptation and recovery are central to staying competitive.
The petitioner said there is a need for such guidelines since the number of criminal cases on political commentators, activists and social media users is on the rise.
President Trump, on the eve of the polls, instructed his supporters to pretend Im on the ballot. Facing a rout he switched his position, claiming he wasnt on the ballot and if I was, we would have won in a landslide. However, he allayed rising concern about him questioning the election result, saying he would accept the outcome
The pilot identified a technical snag and halted the plane.
The youths were sold to cyber scam companies, where they were forced to participate in online fraud operations targeting people in India.
Al Hajiri said he had cancelled his flight ticket from New Delhi to Hyderabad to travel by bus with party leaders.
Hyderabad Lok Sabha Congress in-charge Waliuallah Sameer said the official confirmation from Hyderabad DEO that not a single illegal immigrant had been detected on the electoral rolls of the district's 15 Assembly constituencies had demolished the BJP's longstanding allegations.
The candidates are advised to regularly check the commission's website for further updates, it said.
Fresh polling for MPTC and ZPTC seats will be held at polling station No. 8 in Marutla village of Kuderu mandal and stations Nos. 46 and 47 in Chitrachedu village of Peddavaduguru mandal, both in Anantapur district. Repolling has also been ordered at station No. 2 in Ponnam village of Srikakulam district
The vessels are reported to be Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) operated by the Indian Coast Guard. The amphibious craft are used for coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, maritime law enforcement and disaster response.
There is no doubt that parental consent has a legitimate purpose. Young children need guidance in dealing with grooming, harmful content, and services designed to keep them online for hours. But consent becomes a problem when it is the only route to access. Indias Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Rules notified in November 2025 rely on it, requiring verifiable parental consent before companies process childrens personal data, subject to exceptions. Implementation is phased
The candidate brought the matter to the notice of the presiding officer, who examined the ballot paper and said he would inform higher officials.

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