Deccan Chronicle

Why any woman should be respected by men merely because she is related in some sacred manner to some other man beats me

Addressing a meeting of party cell conveners, senior leaders, office-bearers and legal and media panellists here, Ramchander Rao alleged that the Congress was claiming that the President herself had admitted to vote theft.

According to Congress insiders, Rahul Gandhi was so enthused about these programmes that he asked party general secretary K.C. Venugopal to issue instructions to all MPs that they must participate in the street protests and that explanations be sought from members who did not show up. It is said he also wanted Mr Venugopal to issue show cause notices to the MPs who did not have a valid reason for their absence

The event will be held from 5 am to 11 am, with forest officials describing it as the first such marathon organised in the area to promote eco-tourism and forest conservation.

The CM set November 15, 2026, as the deadline for completion of the civic polls and the states return to normal administration.

NTR Vaidya Seva Trust chief executive officer A. A. L. Padmavathi submitted a report on the action taken against hospitals to health minister Satya Kumar Yadav in Vijayawada on Saturday.

In theory, dharma is a profoundly courageous idea. It refuses the comfort of moral absolutism. It asks us to examine context, motive, circumstance and consequence before passing judgment. But this sophisticated complexity also cynically and criminally allows people to use dharma to justify transparent culpability

The Vandrevala Foundation has grown from a helpline into a national mental-health support service, with free crisis counselling available around the clock. The work has taken place alongside the expansion of government-backed services such as Tele-MANAS, giving people more ways to seek help when they are dealing with psychological distress

Anusha, husband Naveen and three children were living at her mother Susheelas house, following her fathers death. Relatives had allegedly insisted that Anushas family take responsibility for caring for Susheela or vacate the house.

Partly cloudy sky. Hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning hours. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be around 35C and 22C

The boy sustained injuries to his face and nose. He was taken to the local primary health centre (PHC) for initial treatment and later shifted to RIMS, Adilabad.

Varjyam: Till 7.40 am; then from 4.29 am to 6.10 am (Monday)

Nearly 80 civilians were killed in Russian strikes on Wednesday and Thursday, including at least 30 killed by a bomb in the eastern garrison city of Kramatorsk and 22 others by a missile in the town of Pryluky, 80 miles east of Kyiv

VMC commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra said the arrangements were being made in view of the expected large turnout of visitors from various states.

Says natural mode of farming increases farmers income by 47 per cent

According to fire officials, the revised provisions were aimed at streamlining the fire NOC process, improving ease of compliance and ensuring effective implementation of fire safety measures in buildings.

He said the villages lacked basic civic amenities, including drinking water supply, sewage disposal, roads and drainage infrastructure

He said access to timely finance remained a major challenge for MSMEs. He said the Centre was working to provide long-term equity capital to units with strong growth potential.

Sridhar said the allotment process would be conducted transparently in accordance with the prescribed norms. He asked applicants to submit their applications within the stipulated deadline.

Mahalaya marks the end of Pitri Paksha, a fortnight dedicated to paying homage to ancestors, and the beginning of Devi Paksha, which heralds the arrival of Goddess Durga and the countdown to Durga Puja.

Addressing the gathering, the leaders described the right to vote as a key democratic right and called for greater transparency in the electoral process.

Endowments commissioner M. Hanumantha Rao visited the Anjaneyaswamy temple at Kondagattu in Mallial mandal of Jagtial district on Saturday and performed special pujas with his family members.

Garg directed officials to make the necessary arrangements at election material distribution centres, strong rooms and counting centres.

India is continuously monitoring developments in our region and beyond along with their broader strategic implications, Mr Singh said after witnessing an aerial display.

Over 7,000 protesters, including four former chief ministers

As the 19th World Sudoku Championship and 33rd World Puzzle Championship open in Kolkata from October 11 to 18, the pair are aiming to make their mark, with the Indian team targeting a top-five finish.

Celebrations are expected to be held from 5 am to 9 pm.

Five people, including a woman, were killed in fresh violence involving armed groups in Manipur's Kamjong and Ukhrul districts, while several houses were set ablaze, officials said on Saturday.

The conference, ;From Burnout to Balance: Health through Lifestyle Medicine;, focused on the role of lifestyle changes in preventing diseases and promoting well-being.

Siva Prasad said his visit followed a communication from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

According to police, the couple alleged that Jagadeeswari had taken the money and gold after promising to arrange the job.

Four CJP leaders from Hyderabad who were on their way to New Delhi were detained by Bhopal police in Madhya Pradesh on October 8.

The devasthanam administration has cancelled 100, 300, and 500 darshan tickets to prioritise ordinary devotees.

On the first day, devotees offered a mixture of sesame seeds, rice flour and broken rice to the deity.

The CMA London, hosted an international programme on longevity and regenerative medicine, bringing together medical professionals and representatives from several countries to discuss cooperation in healthy ageing and advanced healthcare.

Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy accused KCR of dividing Warangal district for political gains, alleging the reorganisation harmed local youth and the regions interests.

BRS workers held rallies and prayers in Hanamkonda to mark 10 years of Telanganas district reorganisation, praising KCRs role in creating 33 districts.

Radha Chadha, author of the book The Maker of Filmmakers, talks about how her father Jagat Murari established FTII in Pune, and traces the legacy of the man who paved the way for Indian cinemas New Wave.

Season 5 opens with a blockbuster rematch of the Season 4 Final, as defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape take on Pretoria Capitals at St Georges Park in Gqeberha.

Municipal administration and urban development minister P. Narayana has said elections will remain pending for now in villages where land pooling is under way for Amaravatis development.

I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, he said

They said the expanded council had 120 wards and that the Muslim population within the corporation limits, from Bheemili to Anakapalli, was around 60,000.

According to the cause list uploaded on the Supreme Court website, a bench of Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana will hear the petition on October 11.

Revanth Reddy has invited key Congress leaders in the state to attend the protest being organised under the aegis of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in Delhi.

AP joint action committee, Amaravati, chairman Bopparaju Venkateswaralu said doctors played a key role in public healthcare and urged the government to safeguard their financial interests and service benefits.

To expand scouting and guiding activities in government schools, a budget of over Rs 25.97 crore has been sanctioned under Samagra Shiksha / PMSHRI.

He said land had rarely been allocated for kabarsthans and Idgahs over the past two decades, apart from the initial years after Independence.

The CJP maintained that the detentions would not deter its campaign and vowed to continue street protests until its demands were met.

Two individuals involved in the real estate business Tulasi Gopal and Giridhar took 25 lakh from Ramachandraiah: Police

Temple authorities are making arrangements for the expected influx of devotees from the erstwhile Warangal district, other parts of Telangana and neighbouring states.