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Swimming Attempt Turns Fatal, Two Die in Srikalahasti

12-year-old slips into well; youth dies trying to save him

17 Apr 2026 7:28 pm
Penchalakona Brahmotsavams From April 27, Government Steps Up Arrangements

The minister said silk garments will be offered to the deity by temples including Kanipakam, Srisailam and Srikalahasti, among others.

17 Apr 2026 7:22 pm
Group Chairman Anil Agrawal, Other Officials Booked In Vedanta Power Plant Mishap In Cgarh, Probe Finds Operational Lapses

Eight to ten people including Vedanta group chairman Anil Agrawal have been named in the FIR. More people will be booked if found responsible for the incident: Police

17 Apr 2026 7:21 pm
From Reels to Rigor: Making Classical Dance Matter Again

A conversation with Swapnokalpa Dasgupta on why Mudra 2026 is putting children at the heart of Indias classical dance future

17 Apr 2026 7:20 pm
IPL 2026: Running Out Of Appreciation For Our Batters, Says Ricky Ponting

Punjab Kings are the only unbeaten team in the IPL with four wins out of five matches

17 Apr 2026 7:19 pm
BCCI Fines RR Manager Bhinder 1 Lakh For Anti-corruption Breach, Issues Warning

The breach occurred during the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on April 10

17 Apr 2026 7:15 pm
17 Apr 2026 7:13 pm
IPL 2026, GT vs KKR LIVE: Kolkata Knight Riders Wins Toss, Opts To Bat

KKR now need something magical to turn it around and they must first address their tactical lapses.

17 Apr 2026 7:03 pm
Contract Killing Exposed: Wife Arrested for Murdering Husband Over Affair

All key suspects are now in custody as the legal process begins

17 Apr 2026 7:02 pm
Mohammad Ghazi Appointed as Member of Telangana University Governing Body

Mohammad Ghazi thanked Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Government Adviser Mohammed Ali Shabbir for their support

17 Apr 2026 6:57 pm
Withdraw Delimitation Bill: Stalin

If, in the arrogance of their numerical strength, they push it through despite our opposition, they will have to face the consequences in Tamil Nadu: Stalin

17 Apr 2026 6:56 pm
DCIL Signs MoU With Indian Oil

The agreement, valued at `2,157.07 crore, is set for a period of five years

17 Apr 2026 6:49 pm
Collector G. Lakshmisha Stresses Quality Education and Nutrition

Referring to the Dokka Seethamma midday meal scheme, he noted its impact on student health, attendance and academic performance. The collector urged students to utilise available facilities and cautioned officials against lapses in maintaining food quality. RDO K. Posibabu and ICDS PD Ruksana Sultana Begum were present.

17 Apr 2026 6:46 pm
IPL 2026: RCB To Don Green Jerseys For Clash Against Delhi Capitals

Made from recycled materials, the jerseys continue to serve as a symbol of the franchise's sustained commitment to sustainability

17 Apr 2026 6:28 pm
Free Drinking Water Kiosk Established at Trimulgherry Traffic ACP Office

The initiative aims to provide safe and free drinking water to the public during the peak summer season, ensuring relief to pedestrians, motorists, and daily commuters

17 Apr 2026 6:01 pm
47 % Youth Across 56 Major Castes Studied in English Medium in Telangana: Caste Survey

The survey's Education Backwardness Index of 56 major castes showed that OC Jains have high levels of educational attainment, while BC Oddes are the most educationally disadvantaged at the bottom

17 Apr 2026 5:54 pm
Gold Imports Down 59 Pc in March to Nine-Month Low

Indian gold ETFs extended their inflow streak to the 11th consecutive month in March 2026, recording net inflows of Rs 2270 crore

17 Apr 2026 5:53 pm
Telangana Caste Survey: Reddy Community Holds 13.5% of Land in State

The survey report, which was made public on April 15, further said that the state average of irrigated land owned per family is 0.7 acres on average.

17 Apr 2026 5:53 pm
Man Held at Secunderabad Station for Stealing Passengers Gold, Cash

The theft happened when the passenger kept the bag beneath the seat in Godavari express: Police

17 Apr 2026 5:10 pm
5 Common Mistakes Indians Make While Storing Gold at Home

From heirloom jewellery passed down generations to new investments made over time during festive occasions like Akshay Tritiya and Dhanteras, gold represents both emotional and financial security.

17 Apr 2026 5:04 pm
Delhi Court Seeks ED Reply on Jacqueline Approver Plea in Money Laundering Case

Delhi Police had booked Chandrasekhar for allegedly duping the spouses of former promoters of Ranbaxy, Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh, of Rs 200 crore.

17 Apr 2026 5:03 pm
AP Govt Approves Rs 2,500 Crore Cathode Material Plant in Chittoor

With the NSPSL facility, the southern state aims to achieve strategic relevance, catering to electronics manufacturing scale up and global energy transition towards electrification.

17 Apr 2026 4:46 pm
Macron, Starmer Hold International Summit on Reopening Hormuz

Military planning underway France and Britain also have led military planning meetings, in an echo of the coalition of the willing assembled to provide security for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in that war

17 Apr 2026 4:34 pm
Modi and Myself Don't Have Wife Issue: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said women are a driving force in the national imagination and national perspective

17 Apr 2026 4:32 pm
Telangana Aims to Emerge as Strategic Aerospace Hub: Sridhar Babu

Sridhar Babu said noted that while the sector was once dominated by the United States, Russia and Europe, India was now playing an increasingly important role in the global aerospace supply chain

17 Apr 2026 4:18 pm
Sri Lanka Sent Home 238 Iranian Sailors, Including Survivors of a US Torpedo Attack

Defense Ministry spokesman Brig. Franklin Joseph said Friday that everyone except for a few crew members from the second ship had been repatriated earlier this week

17 Apr 2026 4:17 pm
Cyberabad EOW Arrests Main Accused in Multi-Crore Investment Fraud

Ramavath Madhu is also named as one of the accused in a separate Rs 10 Crore fraud case where popular singer Mangli is allegedly involved along with others.

17 Apr 2026 4:17 pm
Shashi Tharoor Slams Delimitation as 'Political Demonetisation'

Women's reservation, he said, is ready for harvest and can and should be implemented immediately based on existing parliamentary strength.

17 Apr 2026 4:09 pm
Telangana CS Reviews EV Charging Infra in State

The Chief Secretary underscored the urgent need to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in line with sustainability goals and the transition towards clean energy

17 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
Trekking Without Nature Guide Won't Be Allowed In Karnataka

Karnataka forest minister Eshwar Khandre releases SOP stating no permission to trekkers without a certified nature guide equipped with GPS-enabled walkie-talkies.

17 Apr 2026 3:57 pm
RBI Withdraws Rs 2 Lakh Cr Liquidity Via 7-day VRRR Auction

The central bank had received higher bids worth Rs 2,28,098 crore than the notified amount of Rs 2 lakh crore in the auction.

17 Apr 2026 3:48 pm
Two Arrested Over Vishu Poster of Eatery Depicting Lord Krishna Sitting Before Mandi

An officer of Cherthala police station said that the two accused were booked for the offence under section 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and their arrests were recorded

17 Apr 2026 3:45 pm
Hiding Like Absconder: BJP Slams Pawan Khera after SC Ruling

The ruling party asserted that the Supreme Court's order has exposed a aseless and politically-motivated campaign run by Khera

17 Apr 2026 3:43 pm
British Official Quits Over Mandelson Appointment, Starmer Refuses to Budge

Many considered Mandelson a risky appointment because of his past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

17 Apr 2026 3:43 pm
Bichkunda Excise Inspector Held in Bribe Case

The ACB officials said the Inspector accepted the undue advantage of Rs.2 lakh and thereby performed his public duties dishonestly and improperly

17 Apr 2026 3:34 pm
MP: SUV Driven By MLA's Son Leaves Five Injured In Shivpuri District

A case was registered against Dinesh Lodhi, the son of MLA Pritam Lodhi, after the incident

17 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
Telangana Caste Survey Reveals Over 2 Lakh Girl Child Marriages in State

The average female-to-male ratio stands at 0.98. Interestingly, Gonds, Koyas (both STs), Malas and Madigas (both SCs) report a ratio greater than 1, while general castes such as Iyengars/Iyers, Jains, Rajus and general category Muslims have a ratio much less than the state average of 0.98

17 Apr 2026 3:27 pm
Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas' AK47 Begins Key Schedule on Massive Train Set

Srinidhi Shetty, who rose to fame with the KGF franchise and HIT 3, will be playing the female lead.

17 Apr 2026 2:57 pm
Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love & War Set for January 21, 2027 Release Worldwide

Love & War will release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

17 Apr 2026 2:53 pm
Candescent Opens Hyderabad Tech Centre to Cement Indias Role as a Core Engineering and Innovation Hub

Leading digital banking platform expands Hyderabad presence with a 30,000 sq. ft. facility

17 Apr 2026 2:43 pm
Prakash Raj Booked for Controversial Remarks on Ramayana

The controversy intensified as calls for accountability grew louder, with a criminal case reportedly registered against Prakash Raj. Raising debate on freedom of speech.

17 Apr 2026 2:35 pm
Elon Musk's Father Seeking Russian Refuge For South African Farmers

The initiative would resettle 50 families from the white Afrikaans minority in Russia.

17 Apr 2026 2:29 pm
Major Leak Hits Jailer 2; Sun Pictures Issues Warning to Piracy Accounts

The cast features returning stars including Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa, Yogi Babu, Vinayakan, Shivarajkumar, and Mohanlal.

17 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
TG-RERA Launches Public Grievance, Guidance Cell For Stakeholders

The initiative, launched on Thursday, was set up through the Administrative Staff College of India and follows national deliberations and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs guidance on improving grievance handling systems.

17 Apr 2026 2:22 pm
Six Killed, Two Children Critical In Car-Bus Collision In Yadgir

The bus was from Bengaluru to Kalaburagi and the car was from Venugopalaswami Temple in Surpur to Sirwar in Raichur.

17 Apr 2026 1:47 pm
Telangana Electricity Artisans Calls Off Strike

Bhatti Vikramarka said the employees should work in a way that earns public trust

17 Apr 2026 1:43 pm
Global Leftist Leaders Gather in Spain to Mobilise Against Far Right

The meetings, organised by Spain and left-wing political networks, come as U.S. President Donald Trump's swift cuts to humanitarian aid, military interventions and threats to abandon NATO have shaken the status quo of international relations and prompted a rethink of global allegiances

17 Apr 2026 1:34 pm
Iyers, Christians, Rajus Report Higher Share of Inter-caste Marriages: Telangana Caste Survey Analysis

Inter-caste marriages indicate the weakening of social barriers and signal growing social mobility, especially in terms of individual agency, with women exercising greater freedom in choosing their partners

17 Apr 2026 1:30 pm
Caste Survey: 89,000 Child Labourers Exist in Telangana, Mostly from SC, ST

The survey report, which was made public recently said that of these 89,000 child labourers, 14 per cent belonged to SC Madigas and 11 per cent to ST Lambadis, who formed the major share of castes engaged in daily wage work

17 Apr 2026 1:19 pm