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Tamil Nadu Government Aims at $1.5 Trillion Economy by 2036

The state will release a new industrial policy to foster innovation and technology-driven growth, support emerging industry sectors and drive sustainable development and export promotion.

6 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Assam Flood Crisis Deepens; Toll Reaches 95, 1.6 Lakh Affected

Sivasagar was the worst-hit with over 57,000 people affected, followed by Golaghat (34,000) and Jorhat (25,000)

6 Aug 2026 7:14 am
Artificial Intelligence Rules Government Thought Process

Recognising AI as a pivotal driver of future economic growth and technological innovation, the government is determined to position Tamil Nadu at the forefront of this digital transformation, Wilson said.

6 Aug 2026 7:11 am
Strong El Nio Could Push 49 Mn More People into Acute hunger: UN

The U.N. agency said in a report that there was an 81% chance of a very strong El Nio event, with sea surface temperatures at their warmest levels since at least 1982

6 Aug 2026 6:43 am
Russian Barrage in Kyiv Region Kills 17 as Air Defenses Fall Short

Zelenskyy has pleaded with other countries, especially the U.S., to send more of the ammunition made scarcer by the Iran war

6 Aug 2026 6:31 am
Google Shakes up AI Division as DeepMind Chief Shifts Role

As part of the shake up, DeepMind's chief technology officer and chief AI architect Koray Kavukcuoglu will become the division's senior vice president

6 Aug 2026 6:23 am
AI Surveillance Helps Trace Missing Students In 90 Minutes

District Superintendent of Police Sunil Shoran commended the police personnel for their swift response and efficient use of technology.

6 Aug 2026 3:08 am
Calcutta HC Dismisses Abhishek's Foreign Travel Plea For Eye Care

The judge also noted advancements in medical science in the country for his suggestion.

6 Aug 2026 3:03 am
From Reels To Rescue: How Instagram Grooming Is Pushing Minors Into Trafficking

Krishnan urged the police to treat every missing or elopement case involving a minor as a potential trafficking case so that investigations begin immediately.

6 Aug 2026 2:59 am
Saidabad Steel Bridge Set For Opening

Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Mohammed Azharuddin on Wednesday inspected the Saidabad bridge and later reviewed work at the Moosarambagh bridge.

6 Aug 2026 2:49 am
NCPs Kakade Urges Sharad Pawar To Cut Ties With Congress Amid Gungi Gudiya Row

The NCP leader said he has written to Sharad Pawar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging them to act in the matter.

6 Aug 2026 2:43 am
Yadgir Gas Leak: State Orders Detailed Inquiry, Assures Compensation

The minister directed the authorities to ensure that the statutory compensation due to the families of the deceased is released at the earliest.

6 Aug 2026 2:35 am
Court Grants Police Custody Of Trainee IPS Officer

A womens safety wing team headed by DCP Dr Lavanya Naik and Attapur police will take Krishna Reddy into custody on Thursday till August 7

6 Aug 2026 2:30 am
Santosh Lad Reviews Drought Preparedness, Stresses Timely Farm Input Supply

The minister said the crop survey was already underway across the district and would soon be carried out survey-number-wise to obtain a more accurate assessment of crop conditions and losses.

6 Aug 2026 2:29 am
Journalism Rooted In Empathy, Not AI, Say Experts At National Seminar In Odisha

Speaking on the opportunities and challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence, Ajaya Kumar Sahu said AI offers enormous possibilities for improving newsroom efficiency, data analysis and content production.

6 Aug 2026 2:16 am
Sindhus Sports Centre In Vizag Picks Up Pace

The Centre is being developed as an integrated sports and education ecosystem

6 Aug 2026 2:05 am
CM Goes Soft On Disgruntled MLAs, Succeeds To Pacify Them

A ministerial aspirant Krishnappa was denied a ministerial berth in the cabinet expansion on Monday and a miffed Krishnappa was contemplating on resignation to the post of MLA.

6 Aug 2026 2:04 am
Blazers Hoopsters Win Sub-Jr Trophy

Blazers won the final by a whisker 34-33.

6 Aug 2026 1:57 am
NTR Health University Opens MBBS, BDS Admissions

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences has begun online applications for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for the 202627 academic year.

6 Aug 2026 1:45 am
Citizens Lose 400 Crore Annually To Cyber Frauds

Sajjanar highlighted that senior citizens are frequently targeted through digital arrests, pension services and online banking frauds, and advised them never to trust fraudsters.

6 Aug 2026 1:41 am
AP Planning to Rob Telangana's Godavari Water, Revanth Must Answer: Harish

BRS leader T. Harish Rao alleged that Andhra Pradesh is attempting to undermine Telangana's Godavari water rights and demanded Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy clarify the state's stand ahead of the GRMB meeting.

6 Aug 2026 1:39 am
New PAP Policy Encourages Voluntary Land Transfers for Public Projects

Maharashtra has extended Project-Affected Person (PAP) status and rehabilitation benefits to landowners who voluntarily gave land for public projects through private negotiations, aiming to encourage faster land acquisition.

6 Aug 2026 1:35 am
Murder Case Witness Abducted From Court, Rescued

The witness, Mallavarapu Chinna, had appeared before the court to give evidence in the murder case relating to the killing of Pasupuleti Murali alias Beltu Murali

6 Aug 2026 1:30 am
Purported TimmapurNanjayyanamath Audio Triggers Fresh Row Over Cabinet Expansion

A purported audio clip linked to Congress leaders R.B. Timmapur and S.G. Nanjayyanamath has sparked fresh controversy over Karnataka's Cabinet expansion, with calls for an investigation.

6 Aug 2026 1:21 am
Anti-Encroachment Drives Fail to Reclaim Footpaths

Pedestrians identify spots where they are in constant danger of being hit

6 Aug 2026 1:11 am
Experts Urge Mindful Digital Use to Protect Kids' Mental Health

Mental health experts have urged parents, educators and caregivers to promote mindful technology use among children, warning that excessive screen time and social media exposure can affect emotional well-being.

6 Aug 2026 1:03 am
Vijayawada Police Offer Ashada Sare to Kanaka Durga

Vijayawada City Police offered the traditional Ashada Sare to Goddess Kanaka Durga, praying for the well-being of police personnel, their families and the public.

6 Aug 2026 12:53 am
Madhavi Bhargava Assumes Charge as Deputy CEO of Secunderabad Cantonment Board

She was promoted as Deputy CEO in 2019 after clearing the departmental examination.

6 Aug 2026 12:47 am
Teaching Doctors Association Urges DME to Resolve Long-Pending Demands

It sought implementation of PMCA at the earliest. With large-scale promotions underway and recruitment already completed, this incentive will encourage faculty to serve in peripheral medical colleges, it said

6 Aug 2026 12:44 am
13th One World Fusion Concert Set for August 14 at Ravindra Bharathi to Support Autism Awareness

Organised by the Sangitanjaly Foundation in association with the governments department of language and culture, the annual event aims to introduce younger audiences to classical music through contemporary fusion performances.

6 Aug 2026 12:42 am
Moula Ali Bridge to Get 8.5-Crore Restoration Work After Structural Issues Found

Based on the structural study, the consultant recommended replacing bearing pads, repairs to expansion joints, treatment of potholes and patches on the riding surface.

6 Aug 2026 12:41 am
Intermediate Education Dept Completes Training Drive for 400 Lecturers on Revised Curriculum

The five-day state-level training of trainers (ToT) workshop was conducted for master trainers and district resource Persons (DRPs) in core subjects.

6 Aug 2026 12:39 am
ED Searches Former YSRC MLA's Residence in Vizag Chit Fund Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate searched the residence of former YSRC MLA Malla Vijayaprasad in Visakhapatnam in connection with an alleged chit fund fraud and money laundering investigation.

6 Aug 2026 12:38 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings on Thursday, August 7, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Light Rain or Drizzle very likely to occur in parts of the city

6 Aug 2026 12:34 am
HUMTA Reviews Hyderabad Urban Mobility Plan; Focus on Safe Roads and Seamless Transit

The meeting focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination, improving transport infrastructure, and enhancing seamless mobility through integrated planning.

6 Aug 2026 12:33 am
Malkajgiri Civic Chief Orders 'Swachh Badi' in Every Zone, Expedites 'Aspiration Toilets' Setup

While reviewing the progress of setting up 'Aspiration Toilets', aimed at providing clean, safe, and modern facilities to the public, the commissioner instructed to complete it make accessible to the public.

6 Aug 2026 12:31 am
AP Gets Set for New Excise Policy From Oct. 1

Liquor traders seek 20% trade margin on sale

6 Aug 2026 12:27 am
Unfazed by El Nino, TG Farmers Sow More Area Than Last Year

According to data released by the Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University on Wednesday, farmers, till July 29, had sowed crops in 10 per cent more area than they did by the same date last year.

6 Aug 2026 12:25 am
Lambadila Aikya Vedika Demands Official State Status and Public Holiday for Haryali Teej

JNTU students organisation convener Rahul Naik sought support that is extended for Ramzan, Christmas and Bathukamma for Haryali Teej, which is considered one of the most important festivals of the Lambada community.

6 Aug 2026 12:22 am
Telangana to Study Ex-Servicemen Corporations in Other States Before Setting Up Dedicated Unit

The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Director of Sainik Welfare Brig. N.R. Babu (Retd.) and the Chief Secretary on Wednesday.

6 Aug 2026 12:22 am
Spate of Murders Raises Alarm in Rayalaseema; Over 25 Killed in Six Months

Unlike faction killings in the past, recent incidents point to family disputes, property conflicts, and honour killings.

6 Aug 2026 12:20 am
ASI Launches BharatSHRI Portal: Free Access to Thousands of Digitised Inscriptions Online

The online collection hosts 13,986 metadata records, 9,967 transcripts and 10,116 digitised estampages of inscriptions providing access to first-hand records of Indias past.

6 Aug 2026 12:18 am
Lift Accident Brings Poor Maintenance Into Focus

A fatal lift accident in Hyderabad's Chandanagar has renewed concerns over elevator safety, with experts attributing recurring incidents to poor maintenance, ageing equipment and inadequate inspections.

6 Aug 2026 12:16 am
Statutory Approvals Will Be Secured Before Metro Rail Phase II Heritage Corridor Works: Govt to High Court

The government submitted that it would proceed with the work only after obtaining approvals, if such structures were affected.

6 Aug 2026 12:16 am
Hasina Vows Bangladesh Return Despite Jail Risk

She said her return was aimed at restoring stability and democratic processes.

6 Aug 2026 12:15 am
CM Meets Sergio Gor, Seeks Easier US Visa Access for TG Students and Professionals

The Chief Minister raised concerns relating to Telangana professionals working in the US, particularly regarding delays in H-1B visa processing, renewals and visa stamping.

6 Aug 2026 12:11 am
AP Speeds Up Repairs on 22,602 km of Roads

Reviewing the department's progress in Vijayawada on Wednesday, Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy said only 53 per cent of the 6,061 km of road development works worth 2,500 crore had been completed.

6 Aug 2026 12:09 am
Amaravati Phase-I to Be Completed by 2028: Anitha

Home minister Vangalapudi Anitha said the Andhra Pradesh government aims to complete the first phase of Amaravati by 2028 as part of its vision to develop a world-class capital.

6 Aug 2026 12:07 am
Rijiju Brands Congress,, SP, Left Anti-Ram

The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated sloganeering by Opposition members, who continued to press for a discussion on the alleged Ayodhya donation theft

6 Aug 2026 12:05 am
AM/NS India Steel Powers Indian Navy's Newly Commissioned INS Malvan

AM/NS India supplied 100% of the specialised naval-grade steel for newly commissioned Indian Navy vessel INS Malvan

5 Aug 2026 11:56 pm