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AP CM Exempts GST on Works By Irrigation, Water Associations

Chief Minister asked irrigation associations to work with a clear goal of ensuring water supply to every acre of farmland

6 Feb 2026 12:08 am
Rajiv Rahadari Land Notices Despite HC Status Quo

Property owners said the court has directed that no work related to the project be taken up until further orders, and argued that repeated notices caused fear and mental stress

6 Feb 2026 12:04 am
Prakasam Collector Reviews Preparations for Pakala Beach Fest

After inspecting the venue with DRO Chinna Obulesu, he stressed coordinated planning for sanitation, parking, drinking water, transport, medical camps and police bandobast, anticipating a large turnout.

6 Feb 2026 12:03 am
LIC Puts Health Insurance Foray on Back Burner

Meanwhile, the insurance behemoth which owns real estate in some of the countrys most prime locations, is looking to leverage these assets valued at Rs 45000 crore to generate better returns for its policyholders. However, it does not intend to monetise them through outright sales.

5 Feb 2026 11:49 pm
5 Feb 2026 11:48 pm
Working Towards Power Tariff Reduction of 1.19 Per Unit: Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar

Gottipati said that over the past 18 months, 75,000 new agricultural power connections had been provided and construction of 200 substations was underway

5 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
TGRTC Plans To Expand Wedding Travel Services

According to Sudha Parimala, Hyderabad region manager, The corporation is looking to optimise costs, its also trying to avoid wastages

5 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
Expert Calls for Protection of Neolithic Site

Dr Reddy also spotted several Neolithic grooves on a hillock, believed to have been formed while sharpening and polishing stone axes and are believed to date back to around 4000 BCE.

5 Feb 2026 11:44 pm
Haj 2026: About 700 Pilgrims from Erstwhile Hyderabad State Selected for Free Accommodation in Mecca

The Awqaf Committee conducts the draw of lots every year to provide free accommodation to pilgrims performing Haj at the Rubaths in Mecca

5 Feb 2026 11:40 pm
ECI To Announce Schedule For Polls in Assam, WB, TN, Puducherry, Kerala In March

The ECI will be deploying 1,444 officers, including 714 general observers, 233 Police Observers and 497 Expenditure Observers in these state

5 Feb 2026 11:36 pm
NCC Directorate AP & TG Felicitates Cadets Who Represented at Republic Day Camp

Air Commodore Narsingh Sailani, Deputy Director-General, NCC Directorate, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, congratulated the cadets and appreciated their efforts, perseverance, and dedication.

5 Feb 2026 11:28 pm
State Allotted Rs 17,000 Crore for Urban Development in 2 Years

With a long-term vision of developing all cities and towns on the lines of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister personally initiated the preparation of future-oriented development plans

5 Feb 2026 11:28 pm
Focus Not Just on Revenue but on Eliminating Inequalities: Suresh Reddy

Suresh Reddy spoke about how Telangana led by BRS president and former chief minister KCR has contributed to India becoming the largest rice producer in the world.

5 Feb 2026 11:24 pm
Revanth Plans Legislation on Hate Speech

Revanth Reddy says Bill will penalise insults to religions, protect harmony

5 Feb 2026 11:23 pm
Ravichandra to Assume Charge as TTD EO Today

He played a crucial role in land acquisition for major infrastructure projects such as Krishnapatnam Port and Sri City during the undivided Andhra Pradesh

5 Feb 2026 11:21 pm
BMRCL Terms Fare Revision 'Small' But Commuters Express Anguish

The fare zone-wise existing and revised fare applicable are for Fare Zone 1 (0-2 kms), fare has been revised from Rs 10- Rs 11 while for Fare Zone 10 (above 30-km), the fare has been revised to Rs 95 from existing Rs 90

5 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
MumbaiPune Expressway Reopens After 33-Hour Disruption

The tanker overturned on the Mumbai-bound carriageway around 5 pm on Tuesday, triggering a massive traffic congestion that left thousands of vehicles stranded for hours on the busy expressway.

5 Feb 2026 11:15 pm
GHMC Plans to 30 Multi-Level Car Parkings in City

Finalises one each near Indira Park, Masab Tank, Khilwat

5 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
Andhra University To Host First National Womens Ayurveda Conference

The two-day conference will be held at the AU Convention Centre on Beach Road and is being jointly organised by the Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad and Andhra Universitys Dr Durgabai Deshmukh Womens Studies Centre, with support from the Ministry of AYUSH

5 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
Maharashtra to Upgrade Baramati Airport After Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

The runway will be strengthened, modern navigation systems will be installed, and air traffic monitoring will be upgraded to improve operational safety, Mr. Fadnavis added

5 Feb 2026 11:12 pm
Odishas Missing Opposition: How BJDs Shadow Cabinet Remains Invisible Sans Actions

The Shadow Cabinet, as observers put it, has produced little visible evidence of coordinated oversight

5 Feb 2026 11:06 pm
Telangana CM Challenges BJP, Slams Shah on Minorities Quota

Reddy plans to introduce hate speech legislation in the budget session with help from former Justice Sudarshan Reddy to protect minority rights in Telangana.

5 Feb 2026 11:04 pm
AQV Hackathon Finals to Spotlight Young Quantum Innovators

The programme attracted nearly 50,000 students from six states and is among the largest student-driven quantum innovation platforms in the country

5 Feb 2026 11:03 pm
Experts From Pune Based RESQ to Capture Tiger

The wildlife experts, foresters and veterinarians are in the core team followed by the armed police personnel, looking for the tiger to capture it

5 Feb 2026 10:53 pm
Meet Top 10 Finalists of 12th International Young Chef Olympiad 2026

Two finalists have a Hyderabad connection: Kotamsetti Satya Teja (India) and New Delhiborn Ananya Madaan (Switzerland), who represents Switzerland in the regional finals just held at Hyderabad.

5 Feb 2026 10:49 pm
AP: Protest Opposing Takeover Of Waqf Lands

The demonstration was led by former MLA Hafeez Khan, MLC Md Ruhulla and Guntur city YSRC president Noori Fatima, along with members of the YSRC Minority Cell

5 Feb 2026 10:48 pm
All Officials in AP Must Understand Cybersecurity: CS

TGCSB director Shikha Goel outlined TGCSBs vision of building a resilient and future-ready cybersecurity ecosystem through co-innovation with industry, academia, and research institutions. She highlighted TGCSBs focus on deployment-ready solutions, capacity building, and technology adoption aligned with real-world law enforcement needs.

5 Feb 2026 10:48 pm
HYDRAA Clears Septic Tank Encroachments, Fences Four Acres of Govt Land in Hyderabad

According to HYDRAA, residents complained that one Y.V. Rao had encroached upon the septic tank area and the adjacent open land

5 Feb 2026 10:43 pm
Govt Committed to Resolving Employees Issues Through Dialogue: Ministers

Satya Kumar Yadav assured that all these matters would be brought to the notice of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for appropriate decisions

5 Feb 2026 10:41 pm
DMK Distributes Halwa To Tell a Bitter Story

Massive public meetings are being organized to explain the programmes and schemes of the DMK government in the last five years of rule with several leaders addressing the crowd.

5 Feb 2026 10:41 pm
Hero Stone of Vijayanagar Era Found at Ambur

Ancient warrior memorial unearthed in an agricultural field at Echampattu

5 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
SCB Funds Dry Up, Civic Works Go Neglected

When asked about the Rs 303 crore funds, he clarified that it is a compensation for cantonment land acquired for elevated corridor projects, mandated by law. That amount cannot be treated as financial assistance to the cantonment.

5 Feb 2026 10:31 pm
Oppn Threat: Speaker Tells Modi To Skip Lok Sabha

Om Birla says he received inputs on a possible Opposition protest near PMs seat

5 Feb 2026 10:29 pm
18 Dead, Several Others Feared Trapped After Illegal Coal Mine Blast in Meghalaya; Probe Ordered

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma expressed grief over the incident and announced a probe

5 Feb 2026 10:28 pm
Signs of Democratic Openings as Dissent Grows in Venezuela

Despite the risks, these voices symbolize a potential thaw in the nation's long-standing repression and a quest for democratic restoration.

5 Feb 2026 10:24 pm
India's Reliance Buys 2 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil, Traders Say

Reliance, which operates the world's biggest refining complex, has bought Venezuelan crude for April delivery at a discount of around $6.5-$7 per barrel to ICE Brent, the trade sources said.

5 Feb 2026 10:11 pm
Monetary Policy Committee May Hold Rates on Friday

Economists expect focus to shift to liquidity and bond-yield transmission

5 Feb 2026 10:02 pm
Implement All Welfare Programmes to Workers of Unorganized Sector: Naidu

Reviewing on welfare of unorganized sector work force today, the Chief Minister stressed the need for skill upgradation of workers to avail employment opportunities both in the country and abroad.

5 Feb 2026 9:57 pm
Works Taken up by WUAs to be Exempted from GST: Naidu

CM participates in Neeru-Pragati- Jalaharathi programme

5 Feb 2026 9:55 pm
Revanth Writing His Legacy With Abuse, Degrading Discourse: Harish

BRS leader accuses Chief Minister of using vulgar language to mask failures

5 Feb 2026 9:45 pm
Telangana HC Asks State To File Counter on Need of Aadhaar For Using 108 Ambulance Service

The court directed the health department to place its official stand on record regarding documentation requirements during emergencies

5 Feb 2026 9:42 pm
I-T Dept: Jaya Properties To Be Auctioned If Tax Arrears Not Paid Up

Jayalalithaas heir J. Deepa had challenged the I-T notice demanding the payment of tax arrears

5 Feb 2026 9:35 pm
Precious Metals Lose Lustre After Recovery

Precious metals slide sharply as strong dollar dents safe-haven demand

5 Feb 2026 9:32 pm
Patricide Life Sentence Set Aside

The Court faulted the trial court on conclusions based on assumptions not supported by the evidence on record.

5 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
You Cant Dig My Grave: Modi Hits Out at Congress in Parliament

He emphasized the need for unity and respect among all communities in India.

5 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
YSRC Warns of Intensified Stir Over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project

The YSRC leaders charged that the region has consistently suffered injustice whenever the TDP supremo has been in power, though being elected from the Rayalaseema. They called upon the people to teach the AP CM a fitting lesson in the coming elections.

5 Feb 2026 9:25 pm
Nepal-Based Investment Fraud Racket Busted in Mangaluru, 11 Arrested

Police seized one laptop, 21 mobile phones, 20 SIM cards of various companies, and 20 debit and credit cards from the accused. Further investigation is under way to trace the absconding accused and identify more victims and bank accounts linked to the racket.

5 Feb 2026 9:19 pm
2-Day Agri Exhibition, Seminar at VIT, Vellore

The Chancellor inaugurated the exhibition of 145 stalls.

5 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
GVMC Budget-26 a Sign of Rising Urban Trajectory: CREDAI

CREDAI Visakhapatnam chapter president Ashok Kumar said, the link between infrastructure and economic growth was clear

5 Feb 2026 9:10 pm
Omar Abdullah Decries Harassment of Journos in J&K

The police should not have done profiling of the mosque in the first place. If it was warranted for any reason, they should have faith in what they were doing. Why kill the messenger? Abdullah asked, underscoring the need to respect press freedom.

5 Feb 2026 9:10 pm