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Many Voters Find Themselves Under Absent Untraceable In Sir Excise In Bengaluru

A resident kashyapnandan posted on his social media account that Booth Level Officer updated his mother Suma has shifted while she stays with him.

7 Aug 2026 3:03 am
DC Edit | Tough Choices For Hasina

Bangladesh is outraged that the absconding convicted genocider [sic] Sheikh Hasina was allowed to engage in live interaction with the media in New Delhi, was the caustic message from Dhaka

7 Aug 2026 3:02 am
IT Professional Arrested For Firing With His Air Gun Near Bengaluru

It is said Anurag Tiwari was engaged in a phone conversation and was upset over something.

7 Aug 2026 2:58 am
HC Declines To Halt MBBS, BDS Counselling

The Bench observed that no affected student had approached the court seeking relief and directed the university to explain the changes made to the earlier counselling procedure.

7 Aug 2026 2:52 am
Wasbir Hussain | Time For Diplomatic Reset In Delhis Ties With Dhaka

The slide in bilateral ties began after the dramatic political transition in Bangladesh in August 2024. Since then, mistrust has steadily replaced the warmth of the Sheikh Hasina era. Even after Bangladesh elected a new government under Tarique Rahman, the anticipated reset has remained elusive

7 Aug 2026 2:51 am
MP: Central BJP Leadership Takes Defeat Of Party In Datia By-Elections Seriously

B L Santoshi may review loss to revise poll strategy for 2028 Assembly polls

7 Aug 2026 2:43 am
Bhopinder Singh | Dont Misuse The Prestige Of The Military To Further Partisan Politics

India, on the other hand, presents a more complicated picture. The countrys retired military officers enjoy the same democratic freedoms as all other citizens, yet the conventions separating military symbolism from political advocacy are less firmly established

7 Aug 2026 2:39 am
Kakinada: YSRC Stages Relay Fast Over DSC Issue

Addressing the protest, Kannababu alleged that the government had failed to clear pending fee reimbursement dues, placing an additional financial burden on students and their parents.

7 Aug 2026 2:30 am
DC Edit | Govt, Opp. Must Allow Parliament To Function

The government may proceed against criminals who managed to creep into the youths protest and indulged in criminal activities but that does not offer the police an excuse to beat up protesting students, many of them teenagers. The Union government and the home minister are responsible for the conduct of the Delhi police; they own an explanation to the country on the doings of the cops under them

7 Aug 2026 1:56 am
Alam Duo Files Petition Against Arms Seizure

Mahbub Alam Khan, in his petition, challenged Memo No. L&O/ARMS3/0173/2026 issued on July 3 for the cancellation of their arms licences and directing them to place the weapons in the custody of Asian Arms, a licensed dealer.

7 Aug 2026 1:54 am
Woman, Son Killed In Highway Crash

The truck overturned after the collision, blocking the highway. Its driver also sustained injuries and was shifted to a hospital in Khammam.

7 Aug 2026 1:42 am
US Consulate Officials Visit Sports Authority

The US Consulate delegation appreciated the significant progress made by Telangana in promoting sports and commended SATGs strategic approach towards creating a robust sports ecosystem

7 Aug 2026 1:42 am
Kargil Victory Sports Begin at YMCA Hyderabad

Chaitanya Bharati School, Vyas Model School, Hyderabad Public School and Rajasri Vidya Mandir also opened their campaigns with convincing victories across kabaddi, kho kho and volleyball.

7 Aug 2026 1:39 am
Vizag Apartment Dwellers, Slums Facing Acute Water Crisis

Cases of water tanker owners dodging supplies to residences are increasing.

7 Aug 2026 1:36 am
Shivani Swims to Silver at Junior National Meet

In the 200 metre backstroke final, Shivani clocked 2 minutes 26.71 seconds to finish behind gold medallist Dhivashree Kesavana of Tamil Nadu (2:25.14) and ahead of Haryanas Serena Saroha.

7 Aug 2026 1:35 am
High Power Committee Report on Go 111 To Be Placed Before Cabinet Soon

Report proposes easing restrictions with strict safeguards around Himayatsagar, Osmansagar

7 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Tanmay, Pratyush, Wafi Hit Centuries in A Division League

UBI also enjoyed a commanding day thanks to Wafi Kachchhis century (105) before reducing EMCC to 2/2 at stumps.

7 Aug 2026 1:33 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings For Friday, August 7, 2026

Sunrise TOMORROW 05.57; Sunset TODAY 18.46; MOONSET -13.37, MOONRISE 00.01

7 Aug 2026 1:33 am
Hawks Lay Volleyball Plans Across TG, AP

The trials witnessed enthusiastic participation from aspiring volleyball players, with 105 players competing in the Under-21 category and 40 taking part in the PVL Open Trials.

7 Aug 2026 1:30 am
Drunken Youth in Car Ram Into Woman Medical Students; Leave One Critical

Both the PG medical students have been severely injured. The two youth fled from the spot with their car. Another person passing by in a car saw the injured women and took them to a private hospital. Later, Priyankas family shifted her to a private hospital in Hyderabad, where her condition is critical.

7 Aug 2026 1:28 am
Man Accused Of Torturing Wife; Community Seeks Arrest

According to the association, a resident of Obula Keshavapur in Jangaon district married the woman from the Vaddera community.

7 Aug 2026 1:26 am
Interstate Cab Thief Held, Three Vehicles Recovered

Police said the accused had adopted the same modus operandi in several cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

7 Aug 2026 1:17 am
South Indias Micro-Cuisines Find a New Voice at Hosa Hyderabad

From temple recipes and forgotten home classics to tropical cocktails and thoughtful design, Hosa's Hyderabad outpost celebrates South India in all its diversity

7 Aug 2026 1:11 am
Odisha To Develop Zero-Fatality Corridors, Adopt 'Forgiving Roads' Concept To Curb Road Deaths

Officials said the programme will begin with pilot projects on accident-prone stretches before being expanded across the state.

7 Aug 2026 1:08 am
BRS Cabinet Had Decided To Repeal GO 111

BRS move triggered litigation; Congress kept repeal on hold pending committee report

7 Aug 2026 1:04 am
Singareni To Adopt Autonomous, Tele-remote Mining Technology

The visit focused on procurement of advanced equipment, faster availability of spares and the possibility of setting up local maintenance hubs to modernise SCCLs opencast mining operations

7 Aug 2026 1:03 am
Anil Menon Undertakes First Spacewalk

NASA astronaut Anil Menon completed his first spacewalk outside the International Space Station, helping upgrade its power system for future missions.

7 Aug 2026 1:03 am
TTDs Green Power Generation to Increase With New Donated Windmill

TTD is expanding its green power generation with a new 800 KW wind turbine donated by a Mumbai-based company.

7 Aug 2026 1:00 am
National Kamadhenu Cattle Breeding Centre in Nellore to Get Sustained Water Supply

A major feather in its cap has been the establishment of a state-of-the-art In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) Laboratory, which has transformed indigenous cattle breeding in Andhra Pradesh.

7 Aug 2026 12:58 am
Govt Speeds Up Preparations To launch Full-Fledged Services At TIMS

The minister was speaking at a meeting to assess the ongoing trial run of medical services at the hospital, infrastructure, medical equipment, recruitment of doctors and staff, and the preparedness of various departments.

7 Aug 2026 12:58 am
Viewpoint | Of Lord Murugas Abodes and Identity

The place has since emerged as a major flashpoint for religious politics in Tamil Nadu.

7 Aug 2026 12:55 am
Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Takes Charge as Consul General of India of Dubai

Dr Reddy held an interactive session with members of the media at the Consulate General of India, Dubai and appreciated their continued support in playing a vital role in the consulate's outreach and communication efforts.

7 Aug 2026 12:52 am
Police Grill Mahbub for 5 Hours, Custody Cut Short After Illness

The investigators complained of Mahbub Alam Khan's behaviour. According to sources, the accused had abused not only police officials but his counsel using unparliamentary language.

7 Aug 2026 12:49 am
GVMC Launches Dial-A-Tanker Amid City Water Crisis

GVMC commissioner Ketan Garg, in a statement on Thursday, said the corporation is working on a war footing to ensure The corporations water supply department launched the DialATanker service, enabling citizens to book water tankers quickly and conveniently.

7 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Irrigation for Crops, Govt Caught Between Devil and the Deep Sea

Government weighs irrigation demand as officials stress conserving water for drinking needs

7 Aug 2026 12:48 am
BJP Ridicules Revanth Reddys Claim on FIRs Over Morphed PM Content

Rao termed the CMs claim misleading and hypocritical, saying it exposed double standards.

7 Aug 2026 12:46 am
Minister Savadi Reviews Flood-Drought Damage, Assures Action on Harawada Sea Erosion

The minister also assured that the government would also consult agricultural experts to address the spread of leaf spot and fruit rot diseases affecting arecanut plantations in the district.

7 Aug 2026 12:45 am
Adults Dialling for Emotional Support on the Rise

Young adults aged 18-30 accounted for the highest number of calls to the Roshini Helpline in 2025, with mental health concerns topping the list of reasons for seeking emotional support.

7 Aug 2026 12:42 am
Late July Rains See Surge in Paddy Planting, Officials Worried

If the IMD predictions hold, then we will have a long dry spell from middle of August and into September. The question is what will happen if there are no more rains, a senior government official said.

7 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Lok Sabha Okays Law for Levy on UPI

Amendment removes legal bar on merchant charges; peer-to-peer payments may stay free

7 Aug 2026 12:39 am
Despite El Nino Panel Advice, No Crop Insurance This Year in State

It is learnt that the recommendation was more in the nature of a generalised suggestion, and was not necessarily meant for immediate implementation.

7 Aug 2026 12:37 am
Joshi Tightens Grip on J&K Open 2026 with Commanding SixShot Lead

Rashid Khan of Delhi, himself a former Asian Tour winner, produced the days standout rounda sizzling sevenunder 64to climb into sole second at 13under 200. Despite the surge, he remains six behind the relentlessly steady Joshi

7 Aug 2026 12:36 am
4-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Into Hot Sambar

She sustained severe burn injuries and was rushed to the Government General Hospital in Kurnool, where she underwent treatment.

7 Aug 2026 12:34 am
AP Seeks KRMB Meeting on Krishna Water Sharing

Andhra Pradesh also sought allocations to meet its drinking water requirements and other essential needs.

7 Aug 2026 12:32 am
JLL Opens 1.2 Lakh Sq Ft GCC in Hyderabad; Telangana Logs 150 GCCs, 1.5 Lakh Jobs in 20 Months

It is intended to deliver mission-critical services in finance, HR, project management, lease administration, analytics and technology-enabled solutions for JLLs global operations.

7 Aug 2026 12:29 am
India Accounted for Nearly One-Third of Global GDP at the Beginning of Common Era: FM

FM says empowering every state is vital for investment, growth and inclusive development

7 Aug 2026 12:27 am
TGSPDCL Launches Basti Baata in Begumpet

The programme aims at redressal of grievances on the spot

7 Aug 2026 12:26 am
Telangana Tops Country in Cybercrime Battles

State ranked first in nation in nine criteria

7 Aug 2026 12:24 am
ANMs Seek Reduction in Workload, Early Completion of Recruitment

The union leaders said making ABHA registration compulsory for maternal and child healthcare services had created difficulties at the field level.

7 Aug 2026 12:18 am
Srisailam Storage Nears 150 Tmc Ft

Officials said the reservoir continues to receive abundant inflows and, if the current trend persists, it could reach full capacity within the next 10 days.

7 Aug 2026 12:09 am