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Dr Priyanka Death Case: Remand Extended 14 Days to 2 Accused

The Rajamahendravaram police produced the two accused before the court after completion of police custody to interrogate them

22 Aug 2026 2:01 am
Govt Allocates Rs 2,486.49 Cr to Administer Justice in TN

Tamil Nadu currently has 1,378 subordinate courts, including 328 special courts. Of these, 150 courts are functioning in Chennai district and 1,228 in other districts.

22 Aug 2026 1:35 am
AMTZ Bags Great Place To Work Certification

AMTZ unveiled the forum during a Leadership and Workplace Culture Dialogue held at the World Trade Centre, AMTZ, where HR and business leaders discussed strategies to build workplaces that foster employee growth, performance, and participation.

22 Aug 2026 1:34 am
TN 2031 Power Roadmap for 50% Renewable Energy

The policy places consumer welfare, clean energy, electric mobility and grid modernisation at the centre of the states Vision 2031.

22 Aug 2026 1:33 am
Major Temple Renovation, Pilgrim Amenities Announced

The package also includes a Rs. 3-crore elephant welfare camp to be conducted again at Thekkampatti, along the Bhavani river, for elephants belonging to temples and mutts.

22 Aug 2026 1:30 am
BRS MLA Says Drought In NSP Ayacut Due To Congress, Not To Nino

Speaking to media at Nalgonda, Jagadish Reddy referred to the reported statement of Komatireddy Venkat Reddy that water would not be released into the canals for irrigation purpose even after water level in NSP has reached the maximum storage capacity.

22 Aug 2026 1:29 am
Govt to Unveil AI-Powered Legal Portal, LL.M at Four Law Colleges

The announcements were made by Energy and Law Minister Nirmal Kumar as part of the law departments demands for grants for 2026-27.

22 Aug 2026 1:27 am
BRICS Sports Ministers Meet On Aug. 22, 23

The BRICS sports ministers' meeting will focus on enhancing cooperation in sports technology, promoting innovation, and advancing collaboration through a sports manufacturing conclave.

22 Aug 2026 1:24 am
Vigilance Inspects Katheresala Rice Mill for CMR Violations

There have been complaints against the mill that it has not supplied CMR (custom milled rice) as per the agreement to the Civil Supplies Corporation.

22 Aug 2026 12:55 am
Mistakes That Crept into Draft Roll Irk Voters

May have to apply for Form 8 before final Electoral roll is published

22 Aug 2026 12:51 am
AP Government Okays Lease of Land in Vizag for Adani Hyperscale Data Centre

The government order issued in this regard on August 20 followed the recommendations of the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) at its meeting on August 12.

22 Aug 2026 12:47 am
Shobhaa De | Politics Changed; Gen G Must Step Up, Or Go Home

Now that the sound barrier has been boldly breached, not just by Gen Z but Gen Alpha as well we can safely assume Indias collective laryngitis issue has been dealt with as well. Indians have broken 12 years of maunvrat. Citizens have rediscovered their voice boxes and dimaags

22 Aug 2026 12:43 am
Amaravati To Include A Residential Complex For SBI Staff

SBI and APCRDA signed an agreement for a 214-crore residential complex for bank employees in Amaravati, with construction planned to begin in June 2027.

22 Aug 2026 12:42 am
Naidu to Tour Anakapalli, Vizag Districts Today

Naidu will leave Amaravati by helicopter in the morning and reach Alamanda village in K. Kotapadu mandal of Anakapalli district, where he will participate in the Swarna AndhraSwachh Andhra programme.

22 Aug 2026 12:42 am
Patil Reviews Arrangements for TGSPDCL Power Exhibition-2026 at Necklace Road

Patil said the exhibition had been designed and organised entirely by TGSPDCL officials and staff, and invited students, researchers, families and people from across the State to visit the event, directing officials to complete all facilities ahead of the inauguration.

22 Aug 2026 12:38 am
Pune Copper Plates Hold First Guntur Record

The 10th-century Ederu copper plate inscription mentioned the name of Guntur as 'Gomturu', and the word appeared in inscriptions dating from the 10th to the 14th century.

22 Aug 2026 12:34 am
Traffic Diversions At SBI Tellapur For 25 Days From August 22

Cyberabad traffic police announced diversions at SBI Tellapur from August 22 for 25 days to facilitate storm-water drain construction on Nallagandla-Tellapur Road.

22 Aug 2026 12:30 am
Bheemili MLA Flags CRZ, Forest Law Restrictions in Land Allotments

Turning to religious tourism, Ganta referred to the Kalabhairava Swamy Temple at Simhachalam, which attracts nearly 40,000 devotees on Amavasya days

21 Aug 2026 11:31 pm
Udhaya Raises Issues Over Expunging Of Speeches And Cars To MLAs

Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin questioned remarks expunged from Assembly proceedings appearing on social media and opposed the governments plan to provide cars to MLAs.

21 Aug 2026 11:27 pm
Hyderabad: A City of Hidden Chambers and Elusive Treasure

From a Rs 20,000-crore treasure claim to tunnel discoveries, the city has many buried tales

21 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
Cong Should Stop Unnecessary Politics On CMs US Trip, Says BJPs NRR

BJP Telangana chief N. Ramchander Rao urged Congress to avoid politicising the withholding of clearance for CM Revanth Reddys US trip, citing diplomatic protocols.

21 Aug 2026 11:11 pm
41 Tigers Dead in 10 Year in Kawal Tiger Circle

In all, according to official estimates, some 1,20,883 acres of reserve forest land which also forms part of the tiger corridor areas is under encroachment in the Kawal tiger reserve circle, but, of this, the forest department has only managed to retrieve 2,100 acres.

21 Aug 2026 11:10 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Citizens Urged To Join Dry Day Drive Against Mosquito Menace

The drive saw participation from malaria inspectors, sanitary inspectors, ASHA workers, sanitation staff, and other personnel, reflecting a coordinated effort to safeguard public health.

21 Aug 2026 11:05 pm
China Says US 'Sanctions, Pressure' on Iran Are Not the Solution

The United States has vowed it would collapse the Iranian regime with its threatened campaign, which Tehran has branded as economic terrorism doomed to fail, nearly six months since their war began.

21 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Farrukh Dhondy | Nathan Cofnas, Race-realist Who Led Witch-hunt Against Jason Arday

Cofnas is an unabashed racist. He has made no secret of his view that black individuals can only excel at sport and entertainment and that their promotion through the ranks of Western meritocracy is either undeserved positive-discrimination or some corrupt practice

21 Aug 2026 11:01 pm
Probe Begins Into Students Death At School, 3-Member Inquiry Panel To Be Headed By RDO

A three-member panel will probe the death of five-year-old Pranay Tej at a Visakhapatnam school after CCTV footage showed a teacher slapping him.

21 Aug 2026 11:00 pm
AP To Avoid 15% Hike In Stipend To Junior Doctors As Per 2022 Memo

State likely to follow Tamil Nadu model of annual 3% hike: Reports

21 Aug 2026 11:00 pm
US Ramps Up Cuba Sanctions, Detentions of Americans Returning From Island

The Treasury and State departments announced Thursday that they are leveling new penalties against nine state-owned mining, metal and construction companies along with the leadership of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, or ICAP.

21 Aug 2026 10:53 pm
Visakhapatnam: 88 MoUs Signed At Reverse BuyerSeller Meet

Overseas buyers appreciated the quality and diversity of products showcased by Andhra Pradesh MSMEs: Reports

21 Aug 2026 10:53 pm
Jharkhand High Court Halts Job Cancellations

Interim relief benefits around 2,000 employees as court cites principles of natural justice

21 Aug 2026 10:47 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Deficient Rainfall Leads To Shortage Of Custard Apples This Season

Consumers are also disfavouring NMK Gold and preferring the Balanagar variety from Andhra Pradesh: Reports

21 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
Delhi Logs Over 1,700 Swine Flu Cases Amid Surge in Seasonal Infections

Healthcare institutions and concerned officials have been told to keep a close watch on infection patterns, affected areas and potential hotspots, the minister said, adding that separate wards are being set up for swine flu patients.

21 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
India Targets Google Platform For Scams

India has ordered Google to shut hundreds of Firebase accounts allegedly used by scammers to impersonate banks, spread malware and steal financial data.

21 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
CM invites Oxford University Professors To Collab With Telangana

Professors Tudor and Devji responded positively and offered several contexts for collaboration with the Telangana government. The delegation invited Oxford representatives to send a team to the Telangana Rising Global Summit, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on December 7, 8 and 9, 2026

21 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Chavan Questions Rs 35,000-Crore Nashik Kumbh Budget

Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led Mahayuti government, Mr Chavan, a veteran Congress leader, alleged that the Rs 35,000-crore allocation in the name of the Kumbh Mela was an exercise to make money and issue tenders for the benefit of contractors and sub-contractors.

21 Aug 2026 10:38 pm
Engagements in Hyderabad on Saturday, August 22, 2026

Writers & Readers Literature Festival; Time: 11 am; Venue: Pingle Venkatarama Reddy Convention Centre

21 Aug 2026 10:36 pm
Telangana HC Allows Enrolment of Law Graduates As Advocates

The division bench stayed the operation of a single judges interim order that had put the process on hold till August 31

21 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Power Generation For AP Likely To Start From Nagarjuna Sagar RMC Power House

Once the level reaches the required 535 feet in the Nagarjuna Sagar project to generate power: Reports

21 Aug 2026 10:26 pm
Varalakshmi Vratham Blends Rituals With Community Singing

Traditional rituals, group singing and festive gatherings mark the auspicious Friday

21 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
Shah: Chicken's Neck Now Under Triangular Grid

Mr Shah, who landed at Bagdogra Airport on Friday night on a visit, said in his speech, The Narendra Modi government has recognised the importance of national security of the Siliguri Corridor very well. This is a sensitive stretch that connects eight states.

21 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
Jharkhand Exam Protesters Clash With Police During CM Effigy Burning Bid

They gathered in large number at the prominent Albert Chowk to burn effigies of CM Soren and Rahul Gandhi. When the police tried to control them, a scuffle broke out JMM workers were also present at the spot, an official said.

21 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
Verdict On Petitions Challenging Speaker's Decision On Disqualification of Danam Nagender Reserved

The petitioners submitted that Nagenders decision to contest the Secunderabad Lok Sabha election on a Congress ticket, coupled with his alleged participation in Congress activities, constituted sufficient material to establish voluntary relinquishment of BRS membership. They maintained that a formal resignation was not essential to attract the anti-defection provisions

21 Aug 2026 10:19 pm
MP High Court Steps In As Elite Govt School Fights Playground Encroachment

The petition alleged that a cricket stadium was established in the school playground without taking permission: Reports

21 Aug 2026 10:16 pm
SC Declines Interference In Raidurgam Land Auction

The Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) had issued a notification proposing to auction land spread across two survey numbers at Raidurg, Pan Maktha. The upset price has been fixed at Rs 175 crore per acre

21 Aug 2026 10:12 pm
Farakka Treaty Shouldn't Be Renewed in Bihar's Interest: JD-U's Sanjay Jha

I am not doing any politics on this, but if you look at the old records of that time, some people were raising this issue that this Ganga water treaty with Bangladesh would be very harmful for Bihar, Jha said.

21 Aug 2026 10:11 pm
AP Calls for Rs 221.67 Crore Tenders to Build Hospitals, Medical Colleges

Projects include AYUSH hospitals, medical colleges and expansion of a community health centre

21 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Sheela Reddy Takes Over As In-Charge VC Of CUAP

Prof. C. Sheela Reddy has taken charge as in-charge vice-chancellor of Central University of Andhra Pradesh after Prof. S.A. Kori completed his term.

21 Aug 2026 10:05 pm
Raut Accuses Shah Of Undermining Maharashtras Cooperative Sector

Raut questioned the inauguration of the NUCFDC office in Mumbai on August 8: Reports

21 Aug 2026 10:03 pm
Chevella Traffic Police Holds Road Safety Drive for School Children

During the programme, the students were educated about different types of roads, traffic signals, road signs, traffic rules and safe road practices.

21 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
CM, Others Condole Death Of Veteran Actress Sowcar Janaki

Education minister Nara Lokesh said Janaki had entertained generations of audiences with her versatile performances and secured an indelible place in the hearts of Telugu filmgoers. Her services to the film industry would remain memorable, he said

21 Aug 2026 9:59 pm