Deccan Chronicle
Elections 2026National / Deccan Chronicle
MNM chief and actor Kamal Haasan, along with his daughter Shruti Haasan, arrived at Alwarpet School to cast their votes
Suvendu Adhikari cast his vote at a polling station in Nandigram
YS Jagan conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that they find the strength to cope with this profound loss.
Venkatesh is a familiar face at major cricket matches across the globe.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who is contesting from Baramati, has urged voters to support her as a tribute to her late husband Ajit Pawar
In a post on X, the Prime Minister described voting as a sacred duty of democracy and encouraged citizens to take part enthusiastically
The conflict has already sent gas prices skyrocketing far beyond the region and raised the cost of food and a wide array of other products .
The state will witness two phases of polling in the Assembly elections 2026, with the second phase scheduled to take place on April 29
According to police reports, a truck rear-ended multiple vehicles, including a car, an SUV, and a trailer
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are being held in a single phase today
Several candidates and others filed specific complaints of irregularities by political parties and party leaders appealed to their party members to cast their votes in the forenoon and beat the broiling summer heat.
The petitioner, who superannuated six months ago, has not yet received his retirement benefits amounting to approximately 90 lakh, including General Provident Fund (GPF) and other dues.
Heatwave warnings based on IMD data are now displayed on digital boards at major traffic junctions, alongside multimedia campaigns on official social media platforms.
The district collector said that four multi-specialty hospitals are currently operational in the district to provide medical treatment to animals.
Hours after the release of the appellate tribunals first supplementary list of the voters in the morning, Ms Banerjee told a poll campaign rally at Amdanga in North 24 Parganas, Those who will cast your votes tomorrow, please check the supplementary list.
The BJP on Tuesday had organised a protest in support of womens reservation in Parliament in Mumbais posh Worli area. The protest caused a major traffic jam, with several commuters reportedly stranded for hours.
According to officials, Riteish and Genelia will serve as brand ambassadors for the next five years and will participate in its campaigns about road safety, passenger awareness and social messages.
According to the Urban Development Department, nearly 50 per cent of Maharashtra is urbanised. The state generates about 24,500 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, of which 5060 per cent is biodegradable.
Reflective radium stickers were installed on roadside gates, and convex mirrors set up to improve visibility at the blind turn, aiding motorists during night and low-visibility conditions.
During the inspection, around 1,000 kg of raw onions and 70 kg of fried onions were destroyed.
The delegation visited a government school in Helsinki on April 22 as part of a five-day teacher exposure and educational exchange programme from April 20 to 24.
The initiative, at the behest of city police commissioner Goush Alam, follows a worrying trend of moped users, mostly farmers and small traders, increasingly becoming victims of fatal accidents due to a lack of safety awareness and proper licensing system.
Police said Dora, in collusion with Kavali Venkata Narasimham, fraudulently sanctioned the loans between June 15 and September 4, 2019.
Allegations by the BRS in this respect are baseless, the minister said while distributing the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak cheques to 27 beneficiaries at Khammam.
Reddy brings prior experience within AICTE, having served as adviser for research and institutional development at its New Delhi office.
The visit covered the rapidly developing Kokapet corridor, including the charge zone EV public charging station, as well as a nearby residential enclave.
Locals alerted police after spotting him with a lighter and petrol can.
Shelter, care provided under Praja Palana initiative across city zones
Electronics and communication systems director general B.K. Das said counter drone technologies are now central to national security
Victims blackmailed via social media; police hunt more accused
A division bench headed by Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Justice Challa Gunaranjan held a hearing on a PIL (public interest litigation) filed by Dr. Ala Venkateswarlu on Wednesday.
The minister also said todays judgment does not preclude the CBI from taking up an investigation into matters related to the Kaleshwaram project and Medigadda barrage, as already sought by the Telangana government.
LMD levels plunge, urgent call for Mid-Manair release
A statelevel coordinator for oil marketing companies said availability of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas was sufficient to meet current demand. He added that companies were closely monitoring the supply situation and taking steps to streamline logistics and expedite deliveries.
Financial assistance of 5 lakh each was provided through the Chief Ministers Relief Fund (CMRF).
N. Chandrababu Naidu seeks a report on the dispute
Searches were carried out at nine locations in Maharashtra, two in Delhi and two in Andhra Pradesh, covering premises of alleged beneficiaries, key operators, bullion traders and cooperative credit societies suspected of routing funds abroad. Officials said incriminating documents and digital devices were seized during the operations.
The meeting demanded withdrawal of cases against activists, their immediate release and a judicial inquiry into the police action.
This has affected the services offered by the Jilla Grandhalaya Samstha with regard to the libraries that it runs.
Tourism minister Jupally Krishna Rao termed the recognition a proud moment, stating that the report reflects the states growing appeal as a well-rounded destination for domestic and international travellers.
Officials were also asked to institutionalise feedback collection from pilgrims and introduce QR code-based systems across TTD temples.
The AP team included P. Narayana, Vangalapudi Anitha, K Atchannaidu, Anagani Satyaprasad and B.C. Janardhan Reddy.
State to strengthen healthcare infrastructure
The judge heard literally in chorus the Bar Association and the counsels arguing a case of police excesses against a High Court advocate B. Ajay.
The accident sparked public anger over the use of inexperienced drivers to run buses during the ongoing state-wide RTC strike.
The Ambedkar Colony has been without drinking water for the past seven months.
With buses off the roads for the first time since October 2019, thousands of daily passengers were forced to depend on autos, cabs and the metro, leading to sharp fare hikes, long waiting times and crowded alternatives.
According to officials, this rapid distribution strategy was executed in direct response to a March 2 directive from the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
The minister conducted a review meeting on AYUSH medical services in the state. He instructed officials to formulate proposals necessary for the development of government colleges and hospitals.
Constables Venkatesh and Ravi said the mist spray provided immediate comfort as it circulated around the booth.

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