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Fire Breaks Out At 29th Floor Of Lodha Apartments In Kukatpally

Preliminary reports suggest that a short circuit could be the cause of the fire.

16 May 2026 5:54 pm
Ambulance Runs Out Of Fuel In Odisha, Critically Ill Youth Dies En Route To Hospital

The youth had allegedly consumed poison and was initially admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in critical condition

16 May 2026 5:51 pm
Tara Sutaria Felicitated at Cannes 2026 Women in Cinema Gala

The exclusive gala dinner, hosted by the Red Sea International Film Foundation, is dedicated to celebrating powerful female voices, creators, directors, and executives who have shaped storytelling globally. T

16 May 2026 5:40 pm
SIR To Begin In Telangana From June 15

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy on Saturday said the SIR of electoral rolls would be conducted in the state from June 15th, 2026.

16 May 2026 5:32 pm
Aakhri Sawal Movie Review: A Thought-Provoking Clash of Narratives, Convictions

It is a film that thrives on dialogue, conviction, and confrontationand in doing so, ensures that its final question lingers long after the credits roll.

16 May 2026 5:27 pm
TD Mahanadu To Be Held Online: Kollu Ravindra

Mahanadu was actually scheduled to be held in Nellore but due to the fuel crisis driven by Iran war, the CM decided to hold it online, from the party headquarters at Mangalagiri

16 May 2026 5:13 pm
TN CM Vijay Reviewing All Departments, To Release White Paper Soon

When asked about the portfolios for the newly appointed ministers in the TVK government, he said the CM Vijay would decide on the matter.

16 May 2026 4:44 pm
Tara Rum Pum Celebrity Singers Antakshari Event to be organised in Hyderabad

and PCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud are expected as chief guests.

16 May 2026 4:41 pm
Miyapur CA Student Dies by Suicide, Note Cites Academic Failure

According to Miyapur Sub-Inspector Krishna, Janardhan had multiple backlogs and had not appeared for his final-year CA exams

16 May 2026 4:34 pm
Tamil Actor Ravi Mohan's Emotional Remarks Spark Social Media Debate

Speaking publicly for the first time about his ongoing divorce battle with estranged wife Aarti Ravi, the actor addressed several rumors surrounding his personal life and denied allegations circulating online

16 May 2026 4:05 pm
WFH Is Back? Modis Fuel-Saving Advice Sparks Meme Fest Online

Speaking at a BJP event in Hyderabad on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the economic pressure caused by increasing crude oil prices amid the ongoing IranUS tensions.

16 May 2026 3:58 pm
Andhra Plans Cash Incentives to Encourage Higher Birth Rates

Naidu said the government had taken the decision and would announce further details within a month

16 May 2026 3:51 pm
Naidu Launches Swachhpatham Drive to Keep State Roads Clean

The goal of Swachh Andhra will be possible only if there is a change in society: Naidu

16 May 2026 3:43 pm
Chaos In the IPL Points Table After LSGS Win Over CSK

LSGs victory has not only opened the gate for other teams but has lessened the chances of CSKs qualification this season

16 May 2026 3:23 pm
Revanth Reddy Condoles Demise of Former Judge Justice Chandrayya

Revanth Reddy noted that Justice Chandrayya had rendered exemplary service in the legal field as Standing Counsel for various departments, a member of the High Court Legal Services Committee, and as Government Pleader

16 May 2026 3:19 pm
MakeMyTrip Unveils Myra 2.0: End-to-End Conversational Travel Booking Assistant

Six new capabilities, including end-to-end voice-led booking, integrated payments, and support for 8 languages, transform Myra from a consultant into a complete travel assistant in your pocket

16 May 2026 3:04 pm
AP ICET Result 2026 Declared With 91.41 Pass Percentage

AP ICET is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to MBA and MCA programmes offered by universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

16 May 2026 3:04 pm
Boehringer Ingelheim India, NIPER Collab to Expand Research Across Pharma Hubs

This collaboration across the NIPER network- Raebareli, Hajipur, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad is strengthening translational research and opnMe access, supporting the Biopharma SHAKTI mission and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

16 May 2026 2:57 pm
Revanth Reddy Leaves for Delhi, to Attend Wedding Reception of HC CJ's Son

Revanth Reddy is expected to return to Hyderabad either by Saturday night or Sunday morning

16 May 2026 2:52 pm
FIR Filed Against TMC's Abhishek Over Inflammatory Remarks during Bengal Polls

The FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by Social activist Rajib Sarkar at Baguiati Police Station in North 24 Parganas district on May 5, a day after the assembly election results were declared

16 May 2026 2:45 pm
Police Issue Lookout Notice Against Bandi Sai Bageerath

Officials have formed five special teams to search for Bageerath. Searches are underway in Hyderabad, Karimnagar, and Delhi. Police are also checking his residence in Banjara Hills.

16 May 2026 2:03 pm
Jr NTR To Head To Mumbai For Dragon Glimpse Launch?

NTR eyes pan india, might participate in the first look launch event of the film 'Dragon' in the presence of national media in Mumbai.

16 May 2026 1:49 pm
Kamal Haasan Calls For Cost Control Measures In Film Industry

Kamal Haasan mounting financial pressures facing the Indian film industry amid global economic uncertainties and rising production expenses.

16 May 2026 1:38 pm
Ministerial Berth Talks Progressing Satisfactorily: KPCC Chief Sunny Joseph

Asked whether Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay would attend the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, Joseph said it was not yet confirmed

16 May 2026 1:22 pm
PCB Chairman Invited to Witness IPL Final in India

The invitation marks a rare moment of engagement between the cricket boards of India and Pakistan, given the long-standing political and sporting tensions between the two nations

16 May 2026 1:17 pm
Man Dies While Saving Grandson from Borewell in Nalgonda

The police rushed to the spot and pulled Venkanna and his grandson from the borewell

16 May 2026 1:12 pm
10 Held in Chennai as EC Orders Probe into Foreign Nationals Voting in TN Polls

The Chennai police said ten foreign nationals were arrested in nine cases for allegedly casting votes in the Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly polls.

16 May 2026 1:04 pm
Book Review | Study on Ancient Indian Women Skips the Essentials

The author does acknowledge some limitations late in the book: his three disclaimers refer to geography, theory vs practice, and context

16 May 2026 12:51 pm
Kalki Makers Confirms Santhosh Narayanan for Sequel

Work on the sequel commenced in Hyderabad, with Amitabh Bachchan and other members of the cast joining the shoot.

16 May 2026 12:48 pm
Book Review | What Manipur Riots Could Not Destroy

What is even more puzzling is the Indian government's apparent inability to douse the ethnic fires and then to bring about a just resolution of the political problem at the root of the violence

16 May 2026 12:34 pm
Book Review | Lets Bring India, Asean Closer

Structured around Aseans three-pillar framework the book reads both as an assessment and a roadmap

16 May 2026 12:25 pm
Ram Pothineni Turns Director, Joins Elite Club of Actor-Filmmakers

After showcasing his creative abilities as a lyricist and singer in Andhra King Taluka, Ram is now set to sit on the directors chair.

16 May 2026 12:25 pm
Step up Crackdown on Illegal Liquor, Drug Smuggling: Avinash Mohanty

Avinash Mohanty stated that there is a need for drug control officers and excise department enforcement teams to jointly identify synthetic drug manufacturing areas and specifically arrest them to stop drug manufacturing

16 May 2026 12:16 pm
Supreme Court Asks Police to Quickly Complete Probe into Attack on Lawyer

According to the allegations, the victim, who is a practising advocate at the Karkardooma district court here, was stabbed with a sword by her husband at Sonia Vihar on April 22.

16 May 2026 12:15 pm
TCS CEO Krithivasan Takes Home Rs 28 Crore As Remuneration In FY26

TCS CEO K Krithivasan drew Rs 28 crore in remuneration for 2025-26, up 6.3% from last year, as per the companys annual report. Tata Group and TCS Chairman N Chandrasekaran took no commission, receiving only Rs 4.2 lakh in sitting fees.

16 May 2026 12:05 pm
Kerala Guv Cuts Convoy Size Following PM's Fuel Conservation Call

The source said the steps were taken after the Prime Minister called for a reduction in petrol and diesel consumption

16 May 2026 12:01 pm
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Tries Beijings Zhajiangmian On Food Tour

Huang was touring the Nanluoguxiang area in Beijings eastern district, known for its distinctive traditional low-rise homes called hutongs.

16 May 2026 11:46 am
Let Critics of KC Venugopal Find Self-Satisfaction: Cong Leader Raghavan

Venugopal had faced criticism in the form of protest rallies, flex boards and a cyber campaign after his name was considered, along with V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala, for the Chief Minister's post

16 May 2026 11:35 am
Netanyahu Highlights Israel-UAE Ties as Emirati Leaders Stay Low-Key

Though the UAE normalized relations with Israel in 2020, its rulers like to keep the alliance somewhat quiet.

16 May 2026 11:24 am
Chennai Devotee Donates Electric Bus to TTD in Andhra

The donor performed special prayers for the bus in front of the Sri Venkateswara temple

16 May 2026 11:09 am
Police Raid 15 Locations in Baramulla, Seize Material Linked to Banned Outfit

During the searches, incriminating material including literature linked with the banned organisation was seized and taken into custody for further investigation

16 May 2026 11:07 am
How Silk Travelled To South India And Changed Bengaluru Forever

Historian Roopa Pai traces the fascinating journey of silk from China to Karnataka and explains how Bengaluru became the heart of Indias silk story.

16 May 2026 11:05 am
Hyderabad Police Alert IPL Fans Against Fake Cricket Match Tickets

Taking advantage of the demand for tickets among fans, the cybercriminals launched fake apps and websites to exploit them: Police

16 May 2026 11:04 am
ISIS Second in Command Eliminated, Says Trump

Al-Minuki had been placed under US sanctions in 2023 for ties to the Islamic State group, which maintains a major presence in parts of West Africa

16 May 2026 10:55 am
Taiwan Reiterates Independent Status in Response to Trump Warning

Taiwan is a sovereign and independent democratic nation, and is not subordinate to the People's Republic of China, Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a statement.

16 May 2026 10:46 am
Consumers Sue Amazon, Alleging Unpaid Trump Tariff Reimbursements

The U.S. Supreme Court in February concluded in a 6-3 decision that Trump overstepped his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose his sweeping tariffs.

16 May 2026 10:21 am
FIFA Finally Seals World Cup Broadcast Deal in China at Just $60 Million

FIFA originally sought $300 million, Chinese media reported in recent weeks as the deadline to strike a deal drew closer

16 May 2026 10:20 am
Those Who Want to Leave Can Go: Mamata Vows to Rebuild TMC

MAmata said the organisation would rise again despite suffering a crushing defeat in the recently concluded assembly elections.

16 May 2026 9:27 am
4 Agriculture Workers Killed in Road Accident in Kakinada

The occurred when they were crossing the road near Kovvuru Bridge in Kakinada rural mandal: Police

16 May 2026 9:06 am
Man Held in Hyderabad for Using Fake Vehicle Number Plate

The police registered a criminal case at Banjara Hills police station and apprehended a 23-year-old private employee Karthika Jaya of Madinaguda in Serilingampally

16 May 2026 8:56 am