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Balapur To Charminar: Bike Rally Scheduled From 10 AM To 1 PM

Traffic police have advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance and avoid the rally route, if possible, during the scheduled hours.

12 Sep 2026 8:02 am
Parties Honour Immanuel Sekarans Memory in Paramakudi

His memorial, manimandapam, and statue were decorated with colourful flowers

12 Sep 2026 7:22 am
Heavy Rain Alert: Several Telangana Districts May Get Intense Showers

In Hyderabad, scattered rainfall is expected over northern parts of the city in the next one hour.

12 Sep 2026 7:20 am
DC Edit | Summit Must Focus On Boosting Internal Trade

The Brics countries must recognise that numerical strength alone does not create an effective institution. They have different political systems, strategic priorities and relationships with the United States and Europe

12 Sep 2026 7:20 am
DC Edit | Has America Lost Goodwill Of World?

In coordinated attacks on the iconic World Trade Center twin towers and the Pentagon, 19 terrorists of Al Qaeda killed close to 3,000 people and forever shattered thousands of lives. Geopolitics, too, changed forever. West Asia and Afghanistan were never going to be the same again

12 Sep 2026 7:09 am
Labour Enjoys A Burnham Bounce... Will Parliament In UK Oust Farage?

No arrests were made and no protesters suffered any assault. I note this, and dont ascribe a third cheer to this demonstrative dimension of free speech, because last week at the annual conference of the far-right Reform Party, two women protesters who interrupted the speech of Reforms leader, Nigel Farage, were not simply escorted out of the room, but were savagely assaulted by the Reformists

12 Sep 2026 6:54 am
Sabalenka, Rybakina Clash in US Open Final

Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the final on Saturday, their third time playing for a Grand Slam championship and 18th head-to-head matchup of their careers

12 Sep 2026 6:52 am
US Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

In an unusual move, Trump paid his respects at the Pentagon, not the event in New York, where hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center

12 Sep 2026 6:35 am
Houthis Seize Island as Saudi Shuts Pipeline, Opening New Iran War Front

The Houthis made their biggest territorial gains in years along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the worlds key shipping lanes

12 Sep 2026 6:21 am
India To Face Sri Lanka In Repeat Of Asia Cup Final

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana (4/32) dismissed both batters in one over, leaving Sri Lanka at 109/6 and needing 22 runs from the last three overs.

12 Sep 2026 3:09 am
SCR To Run Four Unreserved Special Trains For Festive Rush

The SCR said the special trains would comprise only unreserved coaches. The two trains will operate two services each, making a total of four services.

12 Sep 2026 3:02 am
Opposition To Secretariat Swells

The fishing communities say that the land that had now been earmarked for the Secretariat through a Government Order (GO) was actually meant to building houses for them.

12 Sep 2026 2:57 am
Railways Chug into Departmental Hockey Semifinals

Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) scored a hard-fought 2-0 win over Central Board of Direct Taxes to reach the last four

12 Sep 2026 2:48 am
Basketball League to Begin Next Week

As many as 45 mens teams and six womens teams are participating in this edition of the Championship

12 Sep 2026 2:36 am
Siraj Named Hyderabad Captain for Ranji Trophy

In the absence or unavailability of Mohammed Siraj, C. V. Milind will assume the role of captain

12 Sep 2026 2:33 am
Association Demands Restoration Of Safeguards Governing Women's Night-Shift Transportation And Safety

The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 notified as Karnataka Act number 38 of 2026 removes clauses 25 (1) (b) to 25 (1) (o) of the Act.

12 Sep 2026 2:24 am
AI Tools To Make Governance Faster, Paperless In AP

IT and RTGS secretary Bhaskar Katamneni has asked collectors to ensure that technology reached the village level.

12 Sep 2026 2:10 am
Saqlain Shines in Super League; Kavin Cracks Double Ton in Schools; Janmesh Hits 150 While Mokshagna and Nipun Take 7 Wickets Each

The Mens Under-23 Emerging Players tournament featured a five-wicket haul from M. Koushik Reddy

12 Sep 2026 2:03 am
Pune Liquor Ban Curtailed To 2 Days During Ganeshotsav

The collector subsequently curtailed the ban to two days Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the arrival of Lord Ganesha, on Saturday, and Anant Chaturdashi, the final day of the festival, on September 25.

12 Sep 2026 1:57 am
Karnataka Amends Shops Act, Drops Certain Night-Shift Safeguards For Women Employees

The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, which received the Governors assent earlier this month and came into force following its publication, has omitted clauses 25(1)(h) to 25(1)(o) of the parent law.

12 Sep 2026 1:48 am
TGNPDCL CMD Directs Staff to Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply

Field-level staff were instructed to respond promptly to power interruptions and restore supply at the earliest.

12 Sep 2026 1:48 am
Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Sivakarthikeyan Pay Tribute to Solomon Pappaiah

Deeply saddened by the passing of Solomon Pappayya Sir. A great voice of Tamil, forever remembered.

12 Sep 2026 1:39 am
TD Says Party Outreach Has Covered 81.11% of Households in AP

Lokesh used technology to monitor progress of the party outreach programme from the booth to the state level, issuing directions wherever required.

12 Sep 2026 1:35 am
Solomon Pappaiahs Brief Cinematic Journey

Later, it was his appearances in two major Shankar directorials, Boys and Sivaji that cemented his popularity among movie buffs.

12 Sep 2026 1:31 am
Aruna1/MSME Expo-2026 Opens In Vizag

Tourism minister Kandula Durgesh inaugurated the event, in the presence of Bhimili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao and chamber representatives.

12 Sep 2026 1:31 am
Farmers Fall at ADEs Feet for Regular Power Supply

The protesting farmers said there are frequent interruptions in power supply to their village, which lead to withering of crops.

12 Sep 2026 1:30 am
LIC Allotted Land in Amaravati; 18 Farmers Get 28 Returnable Plots

The LIC project is classified under economic development and is expected to strengthen Amaravatis commercial infrastructure.

12 Sep 2026 1:27 am
Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols Promoted at Begumpet College

Students participated enthusiastically in the competition, showcasing creativity and commitment to sustainable practices.

12 Sep 2026 1:26 am
South Central Railways To Run Special Trains During Ganesh Chaturthi

Around 20 to 30 special trains will run to different destinations of the zone. South Central Railways also informed that looking at the demand, if needed, more trains will be introduced for this years festival.

12 Sep 2026 1:22 am
Welfare Policies Must Strengthen Joint Families, Says Naidu

He asked them to complete family-unit mapping before sanctioning new pensions, while continuing benefits to existing beneficiaries without any changes.

12 Sep 2026 1:21 am
From Bull Calls to Temple Bells: Tirumalas Musical Heritage

The musical tradition also carries a historical connection to the Vijayanagara period.

12 Sep 2026 1:20 am
Where Nellores Past Comes Alive: A journey through time at the District Museum

From prehistoric tools and terracotta figurines to Chalukyan sculptures, ancient coins and exquisite bronze icons, the Nellore District Museum offers a fascinating window into the regions artistic and cultural past

12 Sep 2026 1:17 am
AP Sanctions Two DAs to Employees, Pensioners

Similarly, another DA instalment of 1.82% will be released with effect from January 1, 2025.

12 Sep 2026 1:12 am
Naresh Jadhav Seeks Flyover, Bypass at Gudihathnoor to Prevent Accidents

In a letter to the NHAI chairman, Jadhav said Gudihathnoor had become an accident-prone area on NH-44, with many road accidents taking place there.

12 Sep 2026 1:10 am
Poonam Denies Arrests From His Peshi

Transport and BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Friday denied that two persons, who were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding and accepting a bribe from a beneficiary of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, were part of his Peshi.

12 Sep 2026 1:10 am
Idols for Festivals: Century-Old Craft Struggles for Survival in Gadilanka Village

An artisan, Mahadasa Satya Ganeswara Rao said that the prices of raw materials had increased considerably, while the selling price of idols had not risen proportionately.

12 Sep 2026 1:06 am
SVIMS Advises Poor Patients About RAN, HMDG For Treatment

SVIMS director and vice chancellor Dr. Guduru Jagadeesh pointed out that eligible patients can receive a one-time financial grant of up to 10 lakh during their lifetime, subject to government guidelines and approval.

12 Sep 2026 1:03 am
New Regulator to Be Installed for Repalle Main Drain

As the structure is aged 25-30 years and with a huge inflow of water, two bunds suffered breach, and the regulator caved in with the drain bed getting scoured.

12 Sep 2026 1:02 am
CM Naidu Sets March Deadline to Clear Land Disputes

The CM cited the Ambajipeta ground-rent land issue, which had remained unresolved for 120 years, as an example of a difficult case that had been settled.

12 Sep 2026 1:01 am
Dr G. Chandrasekhar Reddy Elected NFICI Vice President

Telangana State Information Commission hosted the NFICI meeting at the Administrative Staff College of India.

12 Sep 2026 12:57 am
Bank Employees Strike Over Pending Demands

SBI Officers Association DGS Y. Praveen Kumar, who participated in the protest in Warangal, demanded that the authorities address the employees grievances.

12 Sep 2026 12:54 am
Sambhaji Brigade Smears Ink On MPSC Secretarys Face

The Sambhaji Brigade has described this move as a symbolic protest against a corrupt system.

12 Sep 2026 12:52 am
Congress Stages Rally Against BRS, BJP Over Dalit Issues

Speaking on the occasion, District Congress Committee (DCC) president Nuthi Satyanarayana Goud alleged that both the BJP and BRS had been resorting to acts that insulted the Dalit community in the country.

12 Sep 2026 12:52 am
Andhra Pradesh: New Excise Policy Announced for 3,736 Shops

Revenue (excise) principal secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena issued GO Ms 579 here and announced the new excise policy for shops for 2026-27 on Friday.

12 Sep 2026 12:48 am
Collectors Told to Work for a 100% Pass Rate in Schools

He also called for equal attention to improving educational standards and strengthening school infrastructure.

12 Sep 2026 12:48 am
Teacher Detained Over Misbehaviour With Girl Students

Sources said K. Ramachandra Naik was working as a Telugu teacher at Zilla Parishad High School in Jagan Nagar Colony in Kalyanadurgam town.

12 Sep 2026 12:47 am
Timely Action Averts Fire Mishap at Yellandu Bus Stand

The incident occurred in the morning when the bus stand was crowded with passengers.

12 Sep 2026 12:46 am
Traffic Diversions Announced for Khairatabad Bada Ganesh From Sept. 12

General traffic from VV Statue towards Mint Compound via Rajeev Gandhi Statue will be diverted at Rajeev Gandhi Statue towards Nirankari Junction.

12 Sep 2026 12:41 am
Collectors Meet: Seven AP Districts Showcase Innovative Best Practices

Under the P4 approach, sports equipment and medals are being provided, with Rs 20 lakh earmarked for competitions in the district.

12 Sep 2026 12:37 am
He Was a Tamil Teacher-Orator Known Across the World

Recalling Pappaiahs evolution as a pattimandram speaker, Nedumaran said Pappaiah initially dealt with literary subjects but later began focusing on issues concerning the common man.

12 Sep 2026 12:32 am