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IREC, Luxury Expo Adopt One-Horn Rhino For Three Months At Nehru Zoo Park

The Hyderabad Realtors Association presented a cheque to zoo curator J. Vasantha for the purpose. Dr Vasantha appreciated the support and said such partnerships not only helped the zoo improve animal care, but also sent a powerful message to the business community that protecting wildlife was integral to building truly sustainable urban environments.

20 Sep 2026 3:23 am
Equal Earth, Unequal Lines: UN Remapped Sovereignty

Yaryna Ferencevych, the US deputy representative to the UN Economic and Social Council, labelled the initiative as part of a broader radical ideological project being pursued by the United Nations when it should be focused on genuine problems of international peace, prosperity, or good relations

20 Sep 2026 2:35 am
The Advanced Maths Behind Bangladeshs Mecca Gambit

Pakistans military excesses remain an indelible chapter in Bangladeshs history, and Ziaur Rahman himself, whose son now leads Bangladesh, fought on the Bangladeshi side of that liberation struggle. Yet as President, Zia subsequently reached back toward Pakistan in pursuit of strategic distance from India

20 Sep 2026 2:21 am
An AI-free Ode To The Eighties

I speak of a Saturday night and Saturday Nights were big back then when we were all gathered at the usual friends place. That a large group made up exclusively of hormonal young men meant that we had each surreptitiously tried to take a girl to the discotheque and failed. And were now hanging out together like this was our first choice. All of us except one, that is

20 Sep 2026 2:12 am
Aditya, Sameer Best at Carrom Tournament

In the mens singles second round Shaik Sameer defeated Soma Srikanth 25-0, 25-0 while Sasi Nadipati and Aditya also scored wins with similar scores.

20 Sep 2026 2:07 am
Jatin, Saanvi Are Table Tennis Champions

In the boys final, Jatin defeated Hriaan with a 11-8, 15-13, 8-11, 12-10, 12-10 scoreline while Saanvi beat Rithisha with a 11-7, 11-6, 11-3, 11-6 verdict for the girls title.

20 Sep 2026 2:05 am
White Horse Inaugural Padel League Champions

White Horse put up a strong performance against the Rollers, winning the final 3-1 to clinch the title.

20 Sep 2026 2:03 am
Hasham Winner at Showjumping Championship

115-120cm Show Jumping Open: Mohammed Hasham (Kany Kang The Ashva Collective); Snethil (Dellano W Covai Stables); Mohammed Amaan Ali (Flying Champ The Ashva Collective)

20 Sep 2026 1:59 am
Sudhiksha & Sahastra Swim Stars

Sudhiksha came first in the 50 and 100 metres Freestyle and 50 metres Butterfly events while P. Nipunitha got golds in the 50 & 100 metres Backstroke and a silver in the 100 freestyle events.

20 Sep 2026 1:56 am
HCA Secretary Pitches for Games in Hyderabad

The vision to provide opportunity to merit and talent is the foremost endeavour of this committee headed by the new secretary.

20 Sep 2026 1:54 am
Siraj to Lead Hyderabad Ranji Trophy Side

Meanwhile, P. Aman Rao will captain the Hyderabad Under-23 team in the Col C. K. Nayudu Trophy, with Aaron George Varghese as vice-captain.

20 Sep 2026 1:51 am
Prateik, Mani, Shubhanshu Top Performers in Cricket

Mahesh Cricket Club also recorded a dominant victory, posting 250 before dismissing Hyderabad Cricket Academy for just 57. K Manivardhan Rao and Shubhanshu Singh shared eight wickets between them.

20 Sep 2026 1:47 am
Telangana Neta Natter | Top Babus Biodata Becomes An Event

The unusual recital reportedly left several invitees exchanging puzzled looks: Was this a historical commemoration, a government function or a career-profile launch?

20 Sep 2026 1:40 am
Youth Attempts Suicide at Gandhi Bhavan Metro Station Over Family Disputes

She served him dinner, following which Rajesh sat outside the house and spoke with a neighbour.

20 Sep 2026 1:26 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, September 20, 2026

Generally cloudy sky. Light to Moderate Rain or Thundershowers at times intense spells very likely to occur in parts of city towards evening /night

20 Sep 2026 1:25 am
Tirupati: Narasingapuram Panchayat Gets ISO 41001 Certification

The panchayat has prepared a digital inventory of public assets and introduced maintenance logs and registers covering water testing and chlorination, waste collection, electricity supply, health services, school sanitation, farmer services and IT equipment

20 Sep 2026 1:24 am
Traffic Police Request Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited to Provide U-Turn Prior to My Home Avatar Junction

With high-rise residential and commercial developments coming up in the vicinity, traffic density in and around the junction had increased significantly, resulting in traffic congestion and frequent gridlock, particularly during peak hours.

20 Sep 2026 1:24 am
Electrocution Deaths Raise Tiger Safety Concerns for Kawal Translocation

Tigers migrating into the reserve have been returning to their original habitat in Maharashtra, according to forest officials.

20 Sep 2026 1:21 am
Petition Filed Over Sunnam Cheruvu Plots

The petition was submitted by Shyam Singh, president of the CIAT Society, along with plot owners who claimed that their properties are located in survey numbers 12, 12A and 13 at Guttala Begumpet.

20 Sep 2026 1:18 am
Astroguide for Sunday, September 20, 2026

Star: Purvashadha till 4.33 am (Monday)

20 Sep 2026 1:17 am
Tirupati: Srivari Vaidya Seva Boosts Specialist Care at SVIMS

The programme covers cardiology, neurology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, nephrology, urology and gastroenterology, among other specialties.

20 Sep 2026 1:16 am
SC Strikes Down Maharashtra Methanol Rules

Prohibition failed to prevent Gujarat hooch deaths: SC

20 Sep 2026 1:15 am
A Public Crisis Called Insomnia

Yet, beneath this silent productivity lies an overlooked public health crisis - insomnia.

20 Sep 2026 1:13 am
Parties React to Vijay Wanting AAI Out

Claiming that such a move would lead to privatizing the airport, the CPI State secretary M Veerapandian said the State executive of the CPI said Chennai airport was not a commercial enterprise or a private property.

20 Sep 2026 1:12 am
CM Vijay Will Announce Steps Regarding VCs of Varsities: Min

Speaking to presspersons at Katpadi, Viswanathan said the Chief Minister's visit to London, aimed at attracting investments, was a huge success.

20 Sep 2026 1:09 am
Eight Murders in 24 Hours, Kanimozhi Asks if TN Police Are Resting Like CM

She said the number of murders in Tamil Nadu was increasing every day and questioned what the State government was doing when the safety of people was becoming a daily concern.

20 Sep 2026 1:05 am
Time to Wake Up to Foods That Enhance Sleep

The early to bed and early to rise phenomenon appears to be an old one though it is always relevant for a healthy lifestyle.

20 Sep 2026 1:05 am
Chhattisgarh: Maoists Planned 2013 Jhiram Ghati Massacre Three Months in Advance, Says Court Order

The Maoists had also conducted recce in the Sukma-Jagdalpur road in Bastar and rehearsals in the forest before executing the plan.

20 Sep 2026 1:02 am
Remember Those Who Shaped You, Give Back to Society, SC Judge Tells Students

A total of 2,732 students were conferred degrees at the convocation. They included 659 postgraduates and 67 Ph.D. scholars, with the remaining students from undergraduate programmes.

20 Sep 2026 1:00 am
Karimnagar: Water Shortage Clouds Ganesha Immersion Plans

In Sircilla, municipal officials are making alternative arrangements because of the insufficient flow in the Manair river.

20 Sep 2026 12:59 am
4,414 Students Conferred Degrees at Sastra

The founder Chancellors Best Ph.D. thesis award was presented to three scholars Dr. Hari Suthan, Dr. Anusree Sajeevan & Dr. Satya M from engineering, sciences and non-STEM disciplines. T

20 Sep 2026 12:55 am
Tirupati: Garuda Seva Draws Sea of Devotees at Tirumala

By afternoon, all 190 galleries along the four Mada streets, with a combined capacity of 1.8 lakh devotees, were filled.

20 Sep 2026 12:53 am
Serfoji Colleges Afforestation Mission With Palmyrah Seeds

We collect palmyrah fruits that fall from the tree from farmers and sow them after drying them and making them into seeds, said Prof. Elangovan, Prof. of Maths and NSS officer of the college.

20 Sep 2026 12:53 am
Stalin Hits Out at TVK and Its Regime

Stalin appealed to the voters of Madhurantakam and Dharapuram to vote for the DMK as the by-elections were an opportunity to teach a lesson to the ruling party .

20 Sep 2026 12:48 am
Officials Prepared Notices to Govt Land Encroachers in Erravalli

The cultivators claimed that they were assigned the land by previous governments, some as far back as in the 1970s and 1980s.

20 Sep 2026 12:44 am
RBI Removes Minister Patil From Latur Bank Board

Officials said the Banking Regulation Act became applicable to cooperative banks in 2021 and was amended again in 2025. Under the amended provisions, persons who had completed 10 years as directors as of August 1, 2025, could not continue in office.

20 Sep 2026 12:41 am
Congress Pointing to Shivaji Maharaj as Secular King to Counter RSS, BJP

The community is also referred to as Are Marata in some parts of Telangana.

20 Sep 2026 12:40 am
Fireworks Shop Blast Kills Trader, Injures Watchman

According to Chilakaluripet rural police, the incident occurred when Sanjay, teenage son of shop owner Bhuma Suresh, attempted a trial run of a single-shot cracker near the shop.

20 Sep 2026 12:37 am
Hyderabad: Case Booked Over Dangerously Tilted G+4 Building in Gopanpally

Police said the case was under investigation and the responsibility of those who allegedly neglected safety in the construction and maintenance of the structure was being examined.

20 Sep 2026 12:34 am
FTAs Opening New Career Doors: Modi

At the event, Modi virtually distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates joining various government departments and organisations.

20 Sep 2026 12:33 am
Danam Takes U-Turn, Files Appeal Before SC on His Disqualification

Nagenders appeal was filed before the Supreme Court around 1 pm on Saturday. The appeal had not been numbered till Saturday evening.

20 Sep 2026 12:30 am
Naidu To Tour Kuppam On September 21, 22

Naidu will stay at his residence in Kadapalle village in Shanthipuram mandal, where he will meet Aditya Birla representatives and hold meetings with National Highway authorities and district forest officials.

20 Sep 2026 12:29 am
Endowments Takeover of Varahi Matha Mandir Turns Controversial

The temple had been built by a devotee at her own cost after her wish had been fulfilled.

20 Sep 2026 12:28 am
Seat Dispute Sparks Clash Among Women On Bus

The argument reportedly began over seating arrangements at the Tirupati bus stand and continued as the bus proceeded towards Railway Koduru, with passengers from both sides exchanging heated words.

20 Sep 2026 12:25 am
Actor-Wrestler Booked for Cheating Woman on Marriage Promise

Police registered a case based on her complaint and reportedly detained Gurjar at Mumbai airport.

20 Sep 2026 12:24 am
Thanjavur: Technology Should Not Erode Human Dignity, Says HC Judge

Their voices must be heard in the decisions that shape the institutions and communities, he said

20 Sep 2026 12:17 am
Chennai: 27 Candidates in Fray for Madurantakam By-Poll

Of the 27 candidates now in the fray, 10 are candidates of recognised and unrecognised political parties, while 17 are Independents.

19 Sep 2026 11:59 pm
Parishads To Be Run By Special Officers Ahead Of Local Polls

The tenure of MPP members, presidents and vice-presidents will end on September 23. From September 24, the MPPs will function under special officers appointed by district collectors.

19 Sep 2026 11:54 pm
Chennai: Over 300 Volunteers Remove 2.4 Tonnes of Waste from Palavakkam Beach

Participants removed from the beach and surrounding areas plastic waste and other debris that could pose a threat to the coastal and marine environment.

19 Sep 2026 11:50 pm
UNITES Launched To Drive Global Collaboration on Sustainability

SRM AP Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar said societal problems required solutions beyond traditional academic boundaries.

19 Sep 2026 11:38 pm