Deccan Chronicle News

According to police, the victim and the woman had been in contact for some time after connecting online. Gaining his trust by promising marriage, the woman allegedly persuaded him to transfer money on various occasions, amounting to 10 lakh, claiming it was needed to construct a house where they would live after marriage.

Vodafone Idea said in a statutory filing that it disagrees with the order and will take legal action against it

Somashekar warned he will stage a protest if suitable action is not initiated to illegal stone quarrying in his Assembly seat

Vijayawada: In a major New Year gift, the three-party alliance government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A. The revenue department took action in this respect on Thursday following Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's advice to provide some long-awaited relief to farmers and landowners. Naidu has directed revenue officials to resolve the issues surrounding Section 22A of prohibited lands expeditiously. He emphasised the need for a proper survey to

The HYDRAA complained to the police on Wednesday, a day after it resumed the five-acre reclaimed land of Durgam Cheruvu lake in Gachibowli.

Many stalls were still being set up, while others selling clothes, household items, crockery and food were functional

On Wednesday night, while the celebrations were under way, Showkat, who had been engaged for electrical works at the venue, was electrocuted.

Kashyap discusses the awkwardness he felt in facing Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma post-Bombay Velvet, highlighting how the film's failure affected their once-close bond.

He continued sending follow-up emails, including suggestions for coordination among defence laboratories.

Students, teachers and parents join PM Modis annual interaction ahead of event

On the National Education Policy, teacher groups said the state should refuse its implementation, arguing that it curtailed states rights and limited access to education for economically weaker sections.

In Nizamabad, police conducted extensive drunken driving checks on December 31 to ensure public safety during New Year celebrations. Teams from various divisions, including traffic, apprehended 130 motorists for driving under the influence, emphasizing the importance of responsible driving during festive times.

Several organisations marked the occasion with sapling plantation drives to promote environmental awareness, while fitness enthusiasts began the year by heading to gyms and workout centres, pledging to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

The ATF price in Delhi was cut by Rs 7,353.75 per kilolitre, or 7.3 per cent, to Rs 92,323.02 per kl. The reduction comes after three rounds of monthly price hikes. The rate was last raised by Rs 5,133.75 per kl, or 5.4 per cent, on December 1. Prior to that prices had risen by about 1 per cent on November 1 and by 3.3 per cent on October 1

TII expresses shock over the significant duty hike announced on December 31, 2025, contradicting previous claims of revenue neutrality by the Government.

He noted that RTC buses were one of the safest modes of transport, with an accident rate of 0.07 per one lakh km.

As per the finance ministry data, the GST revenue in December 2024 was over Rs 1.64 lakh crore. Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2 per cent to over Rs 1.22 lakh crore, while revenues from imported goods were up 19.7 per cent at Rs 51,977 crore during December, 2025, the ministry said

More than half of the lakes surface is covered with the invasive weed.

Officials said that 162 people affected by water contamination were undergoing treatment in different hospitals.

Commemorating the Pathankot attack, which followed a brief period of diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, emphasizes the fragility of peace in the face of persistent cross-border terrorism and its implications for national security.

Others who met Revanth Reddy include additional DGP (law and order) Mahesh M. Bhagwat, special chief secretary (home) C.V. Anand, senior IPS officers Shikha Goel, Soumya Mishra, and HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath.

Of these, 10 inscriptions belong to the Satavahana period.

In January 2016, India faced a tense situation as armed terrorists attacked the Pathankot Air Force Station. The incident unfolded over several days, highlighting the country's vulnerability to terrorism and the need for effective counter-terror strategies.

VSU officials said students must look beyond classroom learning and equip themselves with the skills required to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment

Both were among 27 patients who underwent dialysis on December 29. Hospital officials said their blood tests showed elevated counts, indicating infection.

Hyderabad-based jewellery designer, Ridhi Asrani is making waves internationally as her collection has been showcased in both shows And Just Like That, season 2 and 3 and in Emily in Paris, season 5

Mahbubabad district superintendent of police Shabarish congratulated Sukrutha when she met him at his office and praised her achievement. Sukrutha is the daughter of Dasarapu Chandrakanth, who serves as Confidential Clerk to the SP.

Focus on modernisation, indigenisation and reforms to boost defence preparedness

Prakasam, Nellore officials call for meaningful New Year gifts

The Muslim religious leader described her participation in Hindu rituals as a grave sin (Gunah-e-Azeem) for a practicing Muslim and issued a fatwa against her to do tauba (repent) and recite Kalma to atone for her sin

PM: LDF-UDF fixed match to end soon in state

The Road Safety Month will be observed from January 1 to 31, during which a series of awareness programmes will be organised by the transport department.

This apart, charging stations are being set up to support the fleet

NPCI data shows strong growth in digital payments, up 29% in volume year-on-year

From January 1 to 31, a series of road safety awareness programmes will be conducted across the district.

Ten years after the Pathankot Air Force Station attack, misinformation persists about the events from January 2 to 6, 2016. Understanding the truth is crucial to grasping the attack's implications on national security.

Police arrangements, entry checks and crowd flow continued as scheduled

Apoorva Lakhia on The Battle of Galwan, Salman Khan and raw, real action

Says all MLAs have equal rights, and the Opposition must be allowed to place facts

People arent indulging in careless impulse buys anymore, the focus is on want versus need, financial clarity and emotional intelligence

Peoples obsession and ennui with new fitness fads is worrisome; experts say it takes a toll on muscle recovery and overall well-being

CM Revanth Reddy, ministers and officials call on Governor during open house

Pinarayi stated that the probe is under the High Court's supervision and not subject to any intervention from his office.

An argument broke out between the journalist and Mr. Vijayvargiya when the latter reminded him that he could not shirk his responsibility by dismissing his question as unnecessary.

SYBAU, 67, and Silence: Are todays youngsters using online lingo to escape offline real conversations?

GHMC has decided to roll out various AI-powered utility tools such as assisted citizen form filling, and chatbots for grievance redressal

Kumara Swamy said excessive dependence on chemical fertilisers and pesticides over the years had increased cultivation costs, degraded soil fertility and contributed to health issues

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasizes the importance of local self-governments in sustaining welfare programs to prevent families from slipping back into extreme poverty. He urges newly elected representatives to focus on governance and delivery after the recent local body elections.

Wilson said the Academy has proposed setting up a Telugu Virtual Academy on the lines of the Tamil Virtual Academy in Chennai, with an estimated outlay of 100 crore

He will receive the award from CM A. Revanth Reddy at a ceremony in Hyderabad on January 26