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BJP Flags Resource Exploitation in Rayalaseema, Seeks Long-Term Development Roadmap

Addressing the Rising Rayalaseema programme at Rayalaseema University in Kurnool, Madhav said that despite the region producing several chief ministers and a President of India, it had not witnessed commensurate development.

3 Aug 2026 11:29 pm
Adivasis Protest Assault by Forest Officials; Seek Action Against FRO

Tribal groups demand action after youths allege assault during detention by forest officials.

3 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Krishnaiah Demands Release of 8,000 Crore Arrears of Fee Reimbursement

Krishnaiah also condemned the reported move to close 23,000 government schools and merge or shut down gurukulas, calling it part of a larger conspiracy to deny education to weaker sections.

3 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
Water Supply to Be Disrupted in Several Hyderabad Areas on August 5

According to the HMWSSB, the following areas will be affected: O&M Division-19: RC Puram, Ashok Nagar, Jyothinagar, Lingampally, Chandanagar, Hafeezpet, Madinaguda and Miyapur. O&M Division-22: Beeramguda, Ameenpur and Bhagyanagar Colony.

3 Aug 2026 11:20 pm
DC Edit | Protect Lives, Restore Trust In J&K; Dont Let Fear Back

The latest attacks triggered a massive security response cordon-and-search operations, additional deployments, and intensified counter-terror grid strengthening. His directives for mandatory registration, employer-provided insurance, and dignified last rites for victims are necessary steps. But Kashmirs recent history shows force alone cannot secure lasting peace

3 Aug 2026 11:18 pm
Telangana: Student Outfits Oppose Direct Bank Transfers Under Revised Fee Reimbursement Rules

The policy which was taken up by the Cabinet on July 2 after GO Ms. 9, provides for tuition and maintenance amounts to be credited directly to eligible students Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts from the 2026-27 academic year.

3 Aug 2026 11:15 pm
SC Flags CBI Probe Hurdles in Arunachal

A two-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed both officers to remain present before it on August 24 along with their responses to the CBIs status report and explain the alleged non-cooperation.

3 Aug 2026 11:13 pm
Vizag Signs Cooperation Pact With Moscow for Smart City Initiatives

Sribharat said the partnership would facilitate the adoption of advanced transport technologies and global best practices for the benefit of Visakhapatnam.

3 Aug 2026 11:11 pm
Kokapet Residents Flag Civic Woes

Civic body assures action after residents raise infrastructure and civic issues in Neopolis

3 Aug 2026 11:06 pm
IIT-H Launches Nuke Training Programme

Called ANUGYAN Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP), the threemonth residential course began on Monday with participants from engineering institutions, public sector organisations and industry.

3 Aug 2026 11:03 pm
Several WhatsApp Users Report Accounts Placed Under Review

The disruption was highlighted around 8 pm IST when users started facing the issue without any prior warning from the Meta group's messaging app.

3 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
SCR Reviews Safety of Train Operations

Srinvastava reviewed the summary of safety inspections and instructed officials to counsel staff to take precautions at stations and on tracks to face challenges of the monsoon season.

3 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
Aakar Patel | Why India Is Now In The Race For A Non-permanent Seat At The UNSC

Elections at the UN are in June next year and there is one other candidate in the Asia-Pacific group whom we have to defeat (or get to withdraw), and that is Tajikistan. It has the advantage of being endorsed by the 56 voting members of the Organisation of Islamic Conference and of taking the sympathy vote as a nation that has never been elected even once

3 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
SC to Hear Tamil Nadu Plea on Hill Lamp

A two-judge bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M. Pancholi issued notice to the original petitioners, including Rama Ravikumar, and tagged the states plea with the pending matter.

3 Aug 2026 10:54 pm
Tense Situation Prevails in Uravakonda as YSRC Protest Ends in Arrests

Police later shifted Visweswar Reddy to Guntakal. Following his detention, YSRC leaders and workers staged a sit-in on the main road in Uravakonda, causing traffic disruption.

3 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Shikha Mukerjee | Fix The Education System; Just A New Law Not Enough

The paper leaks business is big, an estimated Rs 1,000 crores at least. A punishment of Rs 10 crores is chicken-feed and entirely affordable

3 Aug 2026 10:39 pm
India Hikes Windfall Tax on Diesel, Petrol and Jet Fuel

The total duty on diesel exports has been raised to 25.5 rupees per litre through a combination of two levies from 15.5 rupees a fortnight ago.

3 Aug 2026 10:37 pm
Tamil Nadu: Vijay Inspects SIPCOT Industrial Parks

The initiative has been undertaken in collaboration with Nettur Technical Training Foundation, which gives away diplomas: Reports

3 Aug 2026 10:36 pm
Rice: AP Begins Market Intervention To Check Price Spiral

State offers BPT rice at lower rates through special counters to ease consumer burden

3 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Hyderabad Police To Roll Out Ai Command Centres

AI based crowd monitoring installed in the MCCVs will give a precise count of people in a crowd, identify offenders through facial recognition (FRC), report to the crime control unit: City police commissioner V. C. Sajjanar told Deccan Chronicle

3 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
Rains Damage Standing Crops in Karimnagar District

Heavy rains inundated cotton, paddy and vegetable fields across parts of the erstwhile Karimnagar district, with farmers blaming poor drainage infrastructure and seeking compensation.

3 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
Confusion Mars Karnataka Cabinet Expansion, Only 19 Ministers Take Oath

Earlier, a list of ministers to be inducted was changed where Karwar MLA Mankal Vaidya, representing Bhatkal Assembly seat in Uttara Kannada, was left out to include S.S. Mallikarjun. Sources in the Congress attributed the replacement of Mankal Vaidya by S.S. Mallikarjun to a typo error

3 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
Power Infrastructure To Be Strengthened To Meet Future Demand: Tummala

Tummala advised officials to prepare a long-term plan for expanding power infrastructure, particularly in rapidly growing urban areas: Reports

3 Aug 2026 10:05 pm
SC Judgement on Eco Clearances a Shot in the Arm for State, Says Uttam

Minister cites Supreme Court ruling to push pending approvals for major Telangana projects.

3 Aug 2026 10:03 pm
Non-Coal Mining Clearance Threshold Likely to Double to 500 Ha

The step would help further decentralise the environment clearance process for such projects, the ministry said in a draft notification issued on July 27.

3 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Warabandi To Ensure Irrigation Water Reaches Kavali Canal Tail-end

Kavali MLA Dagumati Venkata Krishna Reddy said committees would be constituted to regulate water usage. Farmers using pump motors will be permitted to draw water for three days a week, while electricity supply to unauthorised motors will be disconnected during the remaining four days to ensure adequate flow to tail-end areas

3 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Telangana: Remand Prisoner Dies In Hospital; Family Alleges Custodial Assault

The deceased was identified as Janagama Venkatesh, 32, who is survived by his wife and four children: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
Telangana Missing From Top Solar States List Even As India Adds 5,000 MW Floating Solar Push

State urged to tap floating solar potential or risk lagging behind southern peers.

3 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
MP: Tribal Woman Dragged From Her Hut By Tiger, Body Found In Forest

Assistant director of the Sijhora Buffer Zone Ashish Pandey said that a report on the incident would be prepared after investigation: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
President Murmu To Make Rail Pilgrimage To Odisha's Sacred Tribal Shrine

Special train, unprecedented security and spiritual significance mark President's visit to Maa Kandhuni Devi Temple at Taptapani: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Pakistan Bans Foreign Media in PoK

Restrictions follow reports alleging police violence and disputed assembly elections

3 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Opposition To Fight Modi on Police Brutality and Temple Theft

When the Rajya Sabha met at 11 am, LoP Mallikarjun Kharge sought to speak, but the Chairman insisted that Opposition members first stop raising slogans and return to their seats.

3 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
ICICI Lombard Launches New Products, Services On Its 25th Anniversary

The insurer is betting on technology and artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to improve efficiencies and speed up various processes: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
CM To Launch Nethanna Sevalo Scheme on Aug. 7

Handlooms and jute minister S. Savitha reviewed arrangements for the launch of the scheme with special chief secretary (Jute) R.P. Sisodia and senior officials at the Secretariat on Monday.

3 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Disha Salian Death: Bombay HC Asks Why No FIR Was Registered

The High Court has posted the matter for further hearing on August 24: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
Rs 30.61-cr Development Works Sanctioned for Chinnamandem Mandal

He said the works were identified based on local requirements and public demand.

3 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Karnataka: Protesters Demand Immediate Steps To Tackle Kalaburagi Water Shortage

The protesters also accused L&T of failing to deliver the intended benefits of the drinking water project despite having executed it for nearly eight years: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Tuda Begins DPR Survey for Settipalli Model Township

Divakar Reddy said the project is aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure, supporting planned urban expansion and enhancing the value of allotted lands.

3 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Rs 7.25-cr Udayagiri Heritage Restoration Plan Awaits CSR Funding

The Union ministry of culture disclosed this in the Lok Sabha while replying to a question raised by Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy.

3 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Speaker Launches Mega Anti-Ganja Awareness Campaign

The SP said the police would treat drug addicts as persons requiring rehabilitation rather than as criminals: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Oracle Warns Parents of Misguided Youth

But she warned of floods, fire accidents and loss of human life.

3 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
BJP Seeks Cultural Training Centres in Temples

A delegation led by Janata Varadhi co-convener Yanapu Yesu submitted a memorandum to East Godavari district collector P. Kirthi Chekuri during the Public Grievance Redressal programme at Rajamahendravaram on Monday.

3 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Bombay HC Revokes Restaurant Licence Suspension, Pulls Up FDA

The bench was hearing a petition filed by Hotel Pawan Bar and Restaurant in Belapur, Navi Mumbai, challenging the FDAs action: Reports

3 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
India's Manufacturing PMI Slows To Near 5-yr Low In July

Commenting on the survey, Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC said that the suppliers delivery times index rose in July, encouraging that supply chain delays are continuing to unwind. However, renewed tensions in the Middle East have raised fresh doubts about how durable these improvements will be, the chief economist said

3 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Datia By Poll: Congress Retains Seat; MP BJP Chief Hints At Sabotage

Congress celebrated the by-election victory by distributing sweets and bursting fire crackers in Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh: Reports

3 Aug 2026 8:49 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Neet Aspirants Stage Silent Protest Seeking Reservation Reforms

The protesters, with black ribbons tied across their mouths, called for reservation based on economic status instead of caste: Reports

3 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Zuckerberg Should Apologise Over PMs Facebook Video Removal: IT Panel Chief

However, according to sources, opposition MPs in the panel said space for dissent in social media is a must and anti-government content should not be considered anti-national.

3 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
Karnataka: Absconding Accused Wanted In Multiple Serious Offences Arrested After Seven Years

The accused, identified as Ummar Nawaf, a native of Margathale in Ullal taluk, living at Manjeshwar in Kasaragod district was absconding for about seven years: Reports

3 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
When Pleasure Becomes Pain

As more women speak about pain during sex, individuals and experts weigh up Ahh-gasm where the ahh comes from pain, not pleasure

3 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Mane Disaster That Could Dampen Your Beautiful Hair Goals

Never sleep in bed with wet or moist hair, as it could turn your scalp into a breeding ground for fungi and bacteria

3 Aug 2026 8:24 pm