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Revanth's Musi Project A Cover For Massive Corruption: KTR

In a statement, Rama Rao said the Chief Minister said in the Assembly that the detailed project report (DPR) would take at least another year to be prepared. If the DPR is not ready, how was the massive estimate of Rs 1.5 lakh crore for the project announced, he asked

3 Jan 2026 2:03 am
30 Seats Could Be Enough For Mumbai Mayor: NCPs Malik

The Ajit Pawar-led NCP is contesting 94 seats in the BMC polls independently after its alliance partner, the BJP, opted not to contest the civic elections jointly. The BJP had reportedly expressed reservations over Maliks role, as he is facing allegations related to money laundering and alleged links with designated terrorist Dawood Ibrahims sister Haseena Parker.

3 Jan 2026 1:58 am
Harish Says Committee Detrimental To Telangana Interests

In a statement, Harish Rao said the absence of anyone from the inter-state water resources wing from Telangana on the committee pointed to the potential of grave danger to the states interests.

3 Jan 2026 1:44 am
Gruha Jyothi Scheme Lights Up 52.82 Lakh Homes. Govt Paid Rs 3,593 Crore Bill, Bhatti Informs Council

Replying to a question by MLC Vijayashanti, Bhatti said the scheme had benefited 25.35 lakh families in the southern discom area and 27.47 lakh under the northern discom.

3 Jan 2026 1:34 am
Vizag Police To Deploy Robotic Lifebuoys At Beaches

A demonstration of the device was inspected by Commissioner of Police Dr Shanka Brata Bagchi along with senior officers at RK Beach near YMCA on Friday evening.

3 Jan 2026 1:26 am
IAS Officer, Private Firm Booked In Final CBI hargesheet Into WB municipal jobs Scam

The IAS officer was summoned and questioned by another central agency, Enforcement Directorate, in the same scam earlier. The private firm is ABS Infozone. It belongs to Ayon Shil who was earlier arrested in the school jobs scam for OMR sheet tampering.

3 Jan 2026 1:13 am
Hyderabad City Engagements on January 3, 2026

Indian Photo Festival Time: 10 am Venue: Telangana State Gallery Of Fine Art

3 Jan 2026 12:21 am
Ballari Violence Driven by Political Hatred, Hand Over Case to CBI: Bommai

The incident that took place in Ballari yesterday was driven by political hatred and was a conspiracy aimed at physically eliminating political opponents, Bommai said in a post on X.

3 Jan 2026 12:16 am
High Court Was Not Inclined To Interfere TGSPDCL Demand Notice Of Amount Rs 4.21 Crore To M/s Sanghi Companies

A division bench of the High Court comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar rejected the contention of Sanghi Polymers Private Ltd, that it should not be held responsible for the dues of a sister concern, Sanghi Polyesters Ltd, which was undergoing liquidation.

3 Jan 2026 12:15 am
Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings for Saturday, January 3, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Fog or misty conditions are very likely to prevail during morning hours, and mist or hazy conditions are very likely to prevail during night hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 29C and 18C respectively.

3 Jan 2026 12:14 am
Congress to Launch Nationwide Stir from Anantapur over MGNREGA Renaming

AP Congress leaders inspected arrangements for the protest programme at Bandlapalli on Friday.

3 Jan 2026 12:12 am
Plea Seeks Women Quota in State Bar Council Polls

The judge is hearing a writ plea filed by N.T. Lavanya, advocate.

3 Jan 2026 12:09 am
Man Killed, Wife Injured as Tipper Hits Moped

Police registered a case and are investigating.

3 Jan 2026 12:07 am
DC Edit | Big Relief For Vodafone, But Did It Come Too Late?

Under the telecom policy designed by the Atal Behari Vajpayee government in 1999, companies that won telecom licences were supposed to pay a part of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) to the government every year in lieu of an upfront payment of licence fees

3 Jan 2026 12:07 am
UoH Emeritus Professor T.P. Radhakrishnan Appointed to DAEs Raja Ramanna Chair

The chair is awarded to accomplished scientists to enable advanced research and mentoring in areas linked to atomic energy and basic sciences, and will be held at the UoH during the tenure.

3 Jan 2026 12:05 am
Prof. D. Sriram Appointed Director-in-Charge of BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Prof. Sriram said the campus will enter a phase focused on turning ideas into action while preparing students for leadership roles in a changing world.

3 Jan 2026 12:02 am
Save Mother Tongue, Says SC Judge; Dy Speaker Promises Land for Book Fest in Amaravati

Inaugurating the 36th Vijayawada Book Festival at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium, Justice Narasimha said every good book carried its own life and personality. While many books may be short-lived, some attain timeless value and build lasting bonds with readers.

3 Jan 2026 12:02 am
BRS Stages Walkout Over Musi Debate

Walkout during Musi rejuvenation debate as Speaker denies chance to senior BRS leader

3 Jan 2026 12:01 am
GHMC Goes Fully Cashless for Tax Collection Across All 60 Circles

Payments must be made via cheques, demand drafts (DDs), UPI, credit/debit cards and net banking, at bill collectors and citizen service centres.

3 Jan 2026 12:00 am
Mahayuti Bags 64 Civic Corporator Seats Unopposed Across Maharashtra

Opposition parties alleged that the ruling dispensation had used government machinery to pressure rival candidates into withdrawing from the fray.

2 Jan 2026 11:58 pm
DC Edit | Real Challenge Begins For Mamdani

A social media campaign full of empathy caught the attention of people across the spectrum as Mr Mamdani spoke words like affordability, made promises that were sweet to the ear of lesser earners like lower rents in the Big Apple, making free creche care available and cheaper connectivity to all the people

2 Jan 2026 11:56 pm
No Dearth of Urea in State, Says Minister

Rao accused political rivals of spreading false information and exaggerating queues at a few of the state's 12,000 centers for political gain.

2 Jan 2026 11:54 pm
Hyderabad Infra Crumbling, Attend to Brass Tacks, Akbaruddin Tells Govt

His warning came during a discussion in the Assembly on three Bills the government introduced on the merger of 27 urban local bodies into the GHMC, and delimitation of wards.

2 Jan 2026 11:50 pm
Cyberabad Police Warn of Chinese Manja

53 cases booked; Miyapur, Madhapur, Kukatpally and Gachibowli flagged as high-risk zones

2 Jan 2026 11:39 pm
Doorstep Screening Shows Promise in Cutting Anaemia Among Girls and Women

STAR approach in Telangana villages outperforms routine services, shows BMJ Global Health study

2 Jan 2026 11:23 pm
Restore MGNREGS: Telangana Assembly Resolution

CM Revanth Reddy warns new Act may hurt women, SC/ST workers and fuel migration

2 Jan 2026 11:12 pm
Cgarh: Video Shows Woman Cop Attacked Anti-Mining People, Stripped, 2 held

In the clip, the woman constable was seen being assaulted by the assailants who also tore her clothes even as she was seen pleading to them not to harm her.

2 Jan 2026 11:11 pm
Dev 360 | Reasons For Despair & Reasons For Hope | Patralekha Chatterjee

At school, children are told to celebrate Indias diversity. On the street, diversity is butchered with monotonous regularity

2 Jan 2026 11:10 pm
Bhatti: BRS Govt Left Behind Employees Dues of 4,575 Cr

Replying to questions raised by members in the Legislative Council, Bhatti said the BRS government had increased the retirement age of employees by three years only to defer the payment of retirement benefits.

2 Jan 2026 11:10 pm
Udyan Utsav Returns to Rashtrapati Nilayam

The utsav will be open to the public free from 10 am to 8 pm at the Main Lawns of Rashtrapati Nilayam, with entry through Gate No. 2. Entry passes can be obtained online or at on-site kiosks.

2 Jan 2026 11:08 pm
Assam Polls Will Be Fight Between People and Raja: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, labeling it as authoritarian and claiming the upcoming Assembly elections will be a showdown between the people and the ruling powers.

2 Jan 2026 11:04 pm
Chhattisgarh: Vulture Restaurants boost Conservation Of Scavenger Birds In Chhattisgarh Reserve

The ITR authorities have identified major traditional carcass dump sites, found in the forests close to the human habitations in the region, and developed them as Vulture Restaurants by ensuring that no toxic dead bodies of cattle are left in them, a senior forest officer said on Friday.

2 Jan 2026 10:59 pm
CM Revanth: Cong Govt Will Expose BRS In Assembly Today On Krishna, Godavari Water Sharing Issues

The Chief Minister said he had invited the BRS to participate in a debate on PRLIS, asserting that the Assembly was the only legitimate forum for such discussions: Reports

2 Jan 2026 10:55 pm
Four FIRs, Additional Forces Deployed as Senior Officers Rush to Ballari After Violence

Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) R Hithendra rushed to Ballari on Friday morning and reviewed the law-and-order situation and security arrangements.

2 Jan 2026 10:55 pm
Most-Attractive Investment Destination Tag for Andhra Pradesh

State capturing a commanding 25.3 per cent share of all proposed investments in the country

2 Jan 2026 10:50 pm
Neera To Be Promoted Through Star Hotels, Licenses For Microbreweries In Feb

In an informal chat with media persons at his chambers in the Assembly premises on Friday, excise minister Jupally Krishna Rao said the government intended to take neera beyond dedicated outlets: Reports

2 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
BJP Must Emerge Unbeatable Force in GHMC Polls, Says Etala Rajender

Winning the polls must be the top goal for every leader

2 Jan 2026 10:39 pm
CM Revanth: Temple, Mosque, Church, Gurudwara Will Be Constructed Along Musi to Promote Communal Harmony

He said that the existing ancient Shiva temple near Manchirevula in the Musi basin would be developed under this project.

2 Jan 2026 10:38 pm
Konaseema Collector Escapes Mishap During Dragon Boat Race Trial

A trail run of the boat race had been arranged on the day.

2 Jan 2026 10:35 pm
New Pattadar Passbooks with AP Emblem is New Year Gift to Farmers: CM

Naidu said the repeal of the ill-conceived land titling act had removed insecurity among landowners

2 Jan 2026 10:33 pm
14 Flights Cancelled As Dense Fog Covers Hyd, 4 Lorries Collide Due To Poor Visibility On Highway Road

Traffic was hit hard on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway as poor visibility led to a chain collision involving four lorries, bringing traffic to a standstill for nearly 10 km from Shamshabad to Palmakul: Reports

2 Jan 2026 10:29 pm
Ex-IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur on Hunger Strike in Jail, Cites Lack of Transparency in Arrest

Currently detained in Deoria jail, former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur has begun a hunger strike, protesting the unavailability of CCTV footage linked to his arrest. Thakur insists that the authorities' failure to disclose this evidence indicates serious procedural flaws in his case, which he is challenging in court.

2 Jan 2026 10:23 pm
Changes in Section 22-A Will Increase Size of Land Bank: CREDAI

This would provide a major relief for landowners and the real estate sector

2 Jan 2026 10:22 pm
OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Of The Nigerian Lottery & Other Scams On Web To Clean You Out | Farrukh Dhondy

Tirs investigation began with an interview with the parents of a blackmailed young man who had taken his own life. She then very bravely went to speak to the blackmailing sexploiters in the slums of Nigeria

2 Jan 2026 10:19 pm
Rs 6 Cr ChikkadpallyDomalguda Link Bridge Inaugurated

This bridge is useful to people going to multiple residential colonies, hostels and educational institutions in Ashoknagar, Liberty, Narayanguda, Himayatnagar and places located around these areas: Resident of Himayatnagar

2 Jan 2026 10:17 pm
KCR Must Attend Assembly; If Not, Even God Cant Save BRS: Kavitha

Kavitha said if the bubble shooter was asked to explain, the people will not understand anything. Then even God cannot save the BRS.

2 Jan 2026 10:16 pm
TD Praja Vedika Grievance Redressal Event on Daily Basis

CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu stressed the need for the public to have direct access to ministers and senior party leaders for submission of petitions and grievances

2 Jan 2026 10:15 pm
AP Govt to Absorb Accumulated Power True-Up Liabilities

After detailed scrutiny, APERC approved a net true-up amount of Rs 4,497.89 crore for the three DISCOMs: APSPDCL: Rs 1,551.69 crore, APCPDCL: Rs 1,163.05 crore and APEPDCL: Rs 1,783.15 crore.

2 Jan 2026 10:11 pm
Ballari SP Suspended a Day After He Took Charge, With Inquiry Pending

The order from the State Government stated during the period of suspension, the suspended officer shall not leave the headquarters under any circumstances without the written permission of the State Government.

2 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
No Plans to Alter Land Acquisition Policy: Cabinet Secretary

Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan announced that the government will not alter its land acquisition policy, despite it being a major hurdle for infrastructure projects.

2 Jan 2026 10:05 pm