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Jagan Wants Priority Given to Party Loyalists in Contesting Polls

YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy asked party leaders to prioritise loyalists and assess local conditions while selecting candidates for upcoming municipal and corporation elections.

13 Oct 2026 11:07 pm
Drought Raises Forest Fire Threat in Telangana; Dept Mulls Helicopter Procurement To Battle Blazes

Forest department weighs helicopter purchase as fires burn 4,529 sq km in 2025

13 Oct 2026 11:04 pm
Osmania T-JUDA Temporarily Calls Off Strike, Gives Government 10 Days

The strike was organised to highlight deficiencies in hospital infrastructure: Reports

13 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Jharkhand PRADAN, MSSRF Teams Study Natural Farming Practices in AP

PRADAN and MSSRF teams visited natural farming fields in Vizianagaram and Prakasam districts to study sustainable agricultural practices under Andhra Pradeshs community-managed natural farming programme.

13 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Hyderabad: HYDRAA Steps Up Lake Cleaning, Clears Inlets to Improve Rainwater Flow

HYDRAA said it had intensified lake cleaning and desilting works to ensure that rainwater flowed into lakes without obstruction to reduce the risk of flooding.

13 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Spiritual Canvases to Wearable Art at Indo-Japan Exhibition

Indo-Japan Art Collaboration showcases paintings, wearable art and installations at State Gallery of Art

13 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Cyber Criminals Impersonate Supermarket CEO, Siphon Off 2.70 Crores

The gang manipulated and managed automated deletion of previous conversations between the CEO and Sattar: Police

13 Oct 2026 11:01 pm
Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against Houthis' recent attacks

Saudi Arabia is the world's top purchaser of American weapons, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. It says the Saudis received 12 per cent of all US arms exports from 2021-2025.

13 Oct 2026 10:59 pm
EFLU Festival Explores India-Iran Ties Through Calligraphy

Intricate curves, flowing strokes and layers of Persian script came together in calligraphic artwork at the EFLU, where Jashn-e-Bahar brought the languages artistic traditions and India-Iran cultural ties into focus on Tuesday.

13 Oct 2026 10:57 pm
Special CS Asks Collectors to Celebrate Bathukamma on Large Scale

Special Chief Secretary Vani Prasad urged district collectors to organise grand Bathukamma celebrations and promote water conservation, environmental protection and tourism development across Telangana.

13 Oct 2026 10:56 pm
Telangana Shifts Granite Seigniorage Fee Exclusively To Metric Tonne System From Nov 1

Under the amended rules, the seigniorage fee for black granite has been fixed at 1,633 per MT for export and 1,252 per metric tonne for domestic use, and, for colour granite, 1,354 and 1,176 respectively

13 Oct 2026 10:51 pm
AP Haj Committee Chief Discusses Arrangements for Haj 2027

Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee chairman Haji Sheikh Hasan Basha met Haj Committee of India CEO Shanawaz C. to discuss pilgrim facilities, travel coordination and welfare measures for Haj 2027.

13 Oct 2026 10:50 pm
Private Pharmacies Thriving Due To Drug Shortages In Teaching Hospitals

Teaching hospitals are expected to stock 712 varieties of medicines. But the average availability has fallen to around 400: Reports

13 Oct 2026 10:50 pm
IIT Hyderabad And Japans Mie University Sign MOUS For Academic Collaboration On Semiconductors

The MOUS provide a framework for academic cooperation: Reports

13 Oct 2026 10:45 pm
TTD Asks Karnataka To Explain Proposed Handover Of Its Choultries In Tirumala To KSTDC

TTD has sought details from Karnataka on its reported plan to transfer management of state-run choultries in Tirumala to KSTDC, citing concerns over leased land and facilities meant for pilgrims.

13 Oct 2026 10:45 pm
Tirupati Mayors Post Triggers Competition Within NDA

Telugu Desam, Jana Sena and possibly the BJP are competing for the Tirupati mayors post as NDA partners negotiate municipal seat-sharing arrangements across Andhra Pradesh.

13 Oct 2026 10:44 pm
BRS Demands Scrapping of Rythu Discom

The BRS on Tuesday demanded that the state government withdraw its decision to establish the Rythu Discom, declaring that the party would not tolerate Congress conspiracies that effectively placed a noose around the farmers neck.

13 Oct 2026 10:42 pm
NIUM Campus To Come Up in Future City, CM Revanth To Lay Foundation

The government has envisaged an action plan to showcase Telangana, highlighting Hyderabad to the world as the best destination for global investments in the summit.

13 Oct 2026 10:37 pm
Astroguide for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Shukla Chavithi till 1.14 am (Thursday)

13 Oct 2026 10:35 pm
AP To Start Soon 22 Dialysis Centres Under PMNDP

Andhra Pradesh will soon open 22 new free dialysis centres under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme, increasing the states total from 61 to 83 centres.

13 Oct 2026 10:35 pm
Space Science Exhibits, AI Debates Take Centre Stage At Hyderabad Public School Events

Competitions preceding the event included essay and slogan writing on rockets and satellites for Classes VI and above: Reports

13 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
7-Ft Python Traps In Fishermens Net

A seven-foot python weighing around 15 kg was rescued after getting trapped in a fishing net at Rangasamudram Lake in Warangal and safely released at Warangal Zoo.

13 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
Hyderabad to Host Worlds First Stepwell Art Biennale

The initiative seeks to revive neglected stepwells as active cultural and ecological public spaces.

13 Oct 2026 10:28 pm
Nims Parking To Be Restricted for Three Months As GHMC Takes Up Road Works

Nims said parking availability would be severely affected during the construction period and asked visitors to plan their journeys accordingly.

13 Oct 2026 10:22 pm
University Contract Teachers To Stage Dharna At TSCHE On Oct 15 For Regularisation, Pay Scales

Association members met at Nizam College on Tuesday to prepare for the protest and hey released a poster: Reports

13 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Vijay Receives Rousing Welcome in Vijayawada

After offering prayers at the Kanakadurga temple, Vijay took part in Vijayawada Utsav-2 organized at Punnami Ghat. Vijay said that he was happy to come to Vijayawada and also meet the people. He thanked the public for their affection towards him.

13 Oct 2026 10:16 pm
Red Cross Urges Urgent De-escalation in West Asia

Yemen's civil war -- in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis -- reignited in July, months into the wider regional conflict that has roiled energy markets and plunged the West Asia into crisis.

13 Oct 2026 10:14 pm
Didi-Loyalists Claim Knife Attack Bid on Her by Woman at Doorstep

Accompanied by Banerjee's security personnel, they caught the attacker, foiled her bid and handed over her to the police, they claimed. The ex-CM, who escaped unhurt, was later seen inaugurating the pandal of the Kalighat Milan Sangha.

13 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
Shinde Alleges Foreign Conspiracy To Destabilise India

The Shiv Sena chief demanded that INDIA bloc leaders tender an apology to the countrys 140 crore people: Reports

13 Oct 2026 10:07 pm
Will pass reasoned orders if eligible voters excluded from final roll: ECI tells Telangana HC

The Election Commission of India told the Telangana High Court it would issue reasoned orders in cases involving eligible voters excluded from the final electoral roll, subject to hearings and submission of relevant documents.

13 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
Fadnavis Seeks Greater UK Investment

The visit of the high-level UK delegation, comprising secretaries, a mayor and other officials: Mr Fadnavis

13 Oct 2026 9:28 pm
Kamareddy Man Critically Injured in Riyadh Airport Attack

Sheikh Sayeed, a resident of Saini Baba Colony in Kamareddy, has been living in Saudi Arabia for nearly 12 years. He has been working at a Starbucks outlet at Riyadh International Airport for the past few years.

13 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Youth Urged to Promote Disaster Preparedness and Fire Safety

Speakers have called upon young people to strengthen their awareness of disaster preparedness and fire safety, respond promptly during emergencies and help minimise the loss of lives and property.

13 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Congress Misusing Democratic Rights to Undermine Institutions, Charges Kishan Reddy

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy accused Congress of using protests to pressure constitutional institutions and defended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

13 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
Will Fulfil 2 Lakh Jobs Promise, 1.3 Lakh Recruitments in Next Two Years: CM Revanth Reddy

Over 70,000 jobs filled in three years; 1.3 lakh more promised in two years

13 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Oil U-turn, Greenland Deal: Trumps Credibility At Risk

The Mongol sacking of Kyiv in 1240 shattered Kievan Rus, sending the northern principalities (which eventually grew into Muscovy and Russia) and western/southern Ukrainian lands down very different political paths

13 Oct 2026 9:12 pm
Quantum Valley Project Targets 25,000 Jobs

Narayana said the government had earmarked 50 acres for Quantum Valley and planned to construct eight towers. The foundation stones for the first two towers were laid on Tuesday, and designs for all eight buildings had been finalised.

13 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Dont Deal With Treta Yug: Rights Body Junks Plea on Ravan Effigy Burning

We dont deal with Treta or Dwapara Yugas, says the commission while dismissing the plea.

13 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
Dy. Chairman alleges denial of protocol, facilities

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Thumati Madhava Rao has alleged that the NDA government denied him official facilities and protocol, and warned of approaching the President if the issues remain unresolved.

13 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Sadhu Spends Rs 1.70 Lakh on Temple Queue Railings

Temple Executive Officer D. Anilkumar said Reddiyar hailed from Tamil Nadu and had been living on the temple premises for a long time. He had also donated cooking vessels to the temple in the past.

13 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
Odisha: Kandhamal woman gives birth to conjoined twins at MKCG Hospital

The case has drawn comparisons with Jaga and Balia, the conjoined twins from Milipada village in Kandhamal district, who were born on April 9, 2015, joined at the head.

13 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Didi-Loyalists Cut Short Stir In Kolkata For No Nod From Cops

Their agitation, which also included a plan to take out a rally from Rajabazar to Park Circus: Reports

13 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
DC Edit | El Nio-driven Drought Poses A Major Challenge

The degree of difficulties may vary between states, but the fact that around 40 per cent of Indias landmass spread over 15 of the 36 states and Union Territories received less than normal rainfall will remain a matter of concern

13 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
Harmony Foundation Slams Taliban Over Afghan Womens Dress Code Arrests

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan stated that women were detained for not wearing a chador, having visible hair, wearing colourful scarves or makeup, or being in public without a mahram.

13 Oct 2026 8:19 pm
Andhra Pradesh IAS Officer And Three Friends Booked For Alleged Assault On Police In Bengaluru

Andhra Pradesh IAS officer Vikas Marmat and three friends have been booked for allegedly assaulting and abusing police personnel during a pub inspection on Residency Road in Bengaluru.

13 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Rupee Appreciates by 49 Paise to 95.28 Against Dollar on RBI Measures

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.17 to a dollar. It touched a high of 95.01 and a low of 95.31 before closing at 95.28 compared to its previous close of 95.77 per dollar.

13 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Young People Increasingly Vulnerable to Screen-Related Eye Problems: AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Refractive errors and computer vision syndrome are increasingly emerging as eye-health concerns among young people, with prolonged screen exposure, poor visual habits and neglect of early symptoms contributing to the problem, AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas has said.

13 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
Ramayanas Ramtek Dhamaka Put on Hold

Ranbir Kapoor-Sai Pallavis grand Navratri song launch at Shri Ram Temple called off due to heatwave and to prioritise farmers relief

13 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
EAGLE Steps Up Scrutiny Of Online Sales Of Drug-Use Accessories

The Andhra Pradesh EAGLE (Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement) has reviewed the sale of rolling papers: Reports

13 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
Apple Unveils HomeView Hub, Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2

The product, which will be available Nov. 13, relies mainly on hands-free voice commands and uses facial recognition to provide a personalized software experience for each member of the household

13 Oct 2026 7:57 pm