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Konaseema People Lose Hope of KN Railway Line by 2027 Pushkaralu

The project, which has been grossly neglected, should have been completed four years ago. But due to the governments indifference, the railway line remains unfinished.

1 May 2026 2:21 am
Car Sales See A Surge In Rayalaseema With Disposable Incomes And Loan Options

Observers attribute this shift to a combination of socio-economic changes and policy factors. The growing desire of nuclear families to own personal vehicles, rising disposable incomes, and easy access to vehicle loans through flexible EMI options have played a crucial role.

1 May 2026 2:19 am
Techie Loses Rs 77 Lakh to Online Trading Scam

On responding, the victim was redirected to join a WhatsApp group.

1 May 2026 2:18 am
Paddy Procurement: MSP Payments Crosses Rs 500 Cr

The civil supplies department said they had procured 10.2 LMT of paddy as against the target of 90 LMT for the Rabi season.

1 May 2026 2:14 am
Student Who Attempted Suicide Dies On Day SSC Results Were Released

Darelli Varshitha attempted suicide on April 25 at Chinthagurthy village in Raghunadhapalem mandal of Khammam district after being reprimanded by her mother for waking up late.

1 May 2026 2:11 am
Water Supply Hit On May 2, 3

Officials said the interruption is due to cleaning of an old balancing tank with a capacity of 1.36 million litres at the Asifnagar filter beds.

1 May 2026 2:03 am
Familys Tragic History Leads To Life-Saving Transplant At OGH

The patient, aged one year and 10 months, was diagnosed with glycogen storage disease (GSD) Type III, a rare inherited metabolic disorder.

1 May 2026 1:59 am
Chhattisgarh: Sai Moves Resolution In Assembly On Womens Quota

A marathon debate on the issue was going on in the House till the last reports came.

1 May 2026 1:54 am
Farooq Reviews Haj Arrangements For AP Pilgrims Via Hyderabad, Bengaluru

At a review meeting at the Secretariat in Velagapudi, Amaravati, the minister stressed close coordination with authorities in Telangana and Karnataka to ensure seamless facilities.

1 May 2026 1:51 am
30,020 To Appear For LAWCET, PGLCET On May 4

Addressing the media on Thursday, Vice Chancellor Prof. V. Uma, who is also chairperson of the Common Entrance Test (CET), said the examinations will be held in two sessions at 100 centres spread across 13 districts.

1 May 2026 1:47 am
Narasimha Jayanthi at Iskcon Draws Large Crowds

Sri Narasimha Homa and Kalyanotsavam were also performed. The programme concluded with a 108 Kalasha Maha Abhishekam to the utsava deity in the evening.

1 May 2026 1:46 am
HC Not Inclined on Harish Plea

Government counsel objected to the maintainability of the petition, stating that relief intended for a large group, such as all farmers in a constituency, cannot be sought in an individual capacity through a writ petition.

1 May 2026 1:30 am
Car Rams Vehicles In Miryalaguda; One Dead, Two Injured

Police said the car, travelling from Guntur to Hyderabad, lost control and hit a motorcycle ridden by Mangtha before crashing into two parked motorcycles and a tractor on the NarketpallyAddanki state highway.

1 May 2026 1:19 am
Rising Adoption Of TAVR In Hyderabad Signals Shift In Aortic Stenosis Management

TAVR has changed that landscape by offering a minimally invasive alternative with outcomes comparable to surgery. The price was also reduced; it was `40 lakh and came down to Rs16 lakh to Rs17 lakh, Dr Kapadiya said.

1 May 2026 1:15 am
Amit Shah In Ladakh To Inaugurate First International Exposition Of Buddha Relics

The exposition marks the first time these relics have been brought out from their original place of preservation for display within India, despite having been exhibited internationally in countries such as Thailand, Mongolia, Vietnam, Russia, Singapore, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

1 May 2026 12:42 am
Russian Wins Reprieve on Visa Rules

He noted that the petitioner applied for extension well within the validity period of her visa and could not be penalised for administrative delay

1 May 2026 12:35 am
Fuel Supply Normalises In Telangana After 4-Day Disruption

Civil supplies commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra directed oil marketing companies to increase petrol and diesel supplies by 10 to 15 per cent across the state.

1 May 2026 12:34 am
Trump Likely Among Nobel Nominees

Leaders claim to have nominated Donald Trump

1 May 2026 12:28 am
Mothers and Children Shine Together in Class X, Open Examination

The achievements of both families drew appreciation and highlighted the role of perseverance in education across generations.

1 May 2026 12:24 am
Modi to Launch 7,823 Crore Projects in Telangana on May 10 Visit

Speaking at a press conference here, Reddy highlighted the party's strengthened position post-Lok Sabha elections, with 40 lakh new members and victories in MLC, panchayat, and municipal polls.

1 May 2026 12:14 am
Blood Reports of Abounded Husky Dogs Tested Normal

Blood reports clear rescued huskies, FIR filed to trace those who abandoned them

1 May 2026 12:13 am
Naidu Hosts Dinner with Real Winners to Mark Reform Award

Education and IT minister Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradeshs achievements over the past 22 months were unmatched by any other state, attributing the progress to the Chief Ministers vision and leadership.

1 May 2026 12:12 am
DC Edit | Govt, Legislatures Must Act Against Hate Speech

While declining to introduce new mechanisms to deal with cases of hate speech, the court left it to the wisdom of the legislature to frame new laws to take on the menace but reminded the government that the existing legal framework empowers and arms it with sufficient powers to crack down on it as of now

1 May 2026 12:11 am
Kurnool-based Man Dies by Suicide in US

Friends and family were raising money, $60,000 till Thursday, for the repatriation of his body and the final rites.

1 May 2026 12:10 am
AP Pushing 10 Lakh PNG Connections for Households an Uphill Task

State targets 10 lakh PNG connections in six months amid infrastructure and adoption challenges

1 May 2026 12:08 am
Gurukul Schools Record 99.12% Pass Rate in SSC Exams

In JEE Mains, 441 students qualified and 35 scored above 90 percentile. Students also performed well in IIT and NEET streams.

1 May 2026 12:04 am
AP Steps Forward for Conservation of Peacock Tarantula

The first specimen of this spider had been discovered by H.C. West, chief engineer of Madras Railway in late 1890s in the deciduous forest of Andhra Pradesh.

1 May 2026 12:01 am
DC Edit | Check Fuel Use As Rupee Falls

In the last one year, the rupee has emerged as the worst performing major currency

1 May 2026 12:00 am
Koppal: Six Get Death Penalty in BJP Youth Leader Murder Case

Venkatesh was the former president of the BJP Yuva Morcha of Gangavathi Mandal.The murder took place on October 8, 2025, within the limits of the Gangavathi Town Police Station.

1 May 2026 12:00 am
Methodist Church Holds 38th Hyd Regional Meet After 15-Year Gap at Chitambar Hall

The deacons conference was conducted alongside the three-day event

30 Apr 2026 11:58 pm
High Drama Over EVMs in WB

EC denies charges of tampering

30 Apr 2026 11:58 pm
NHRC Issues Heatwave Warning as Telangana Records 46C; No Advisory Issued Yet

On Thursday, maximum temperatures in Telangana touched 46C in Adilabad, with several districts including Kamareddy, Nirmal, Jagtial and Kumuram Bheem recording between 45.8C and 45.9C.

30 Apr 2026 11:57 pm
Latest Outlook Says Parts of India May Get Excess Rains

See-saw predictions on monsoon continue

30 Apr 2026 11:57 pm
25% Discount on LRS Fees From May 1 to July 31

Discount targets pending dues from 2020 applicants

30 Apr 2026 11:55 pm
Major Water Pipeline Leak Detected Under Railway Track in Hyderabad; Water Disruption at Bhavani Nagar

A joint inspection by railway and HMWS&SB teams confirmed that there were no railway water pipelines at the site, and the leakage was traced to a main pipeline belonging to the water board.

30 Apr 2026 11:53 pm
5-year-old Dies After Falling into Open Mission Bhagiratha Pit in Jangaon

The incident triggered protests by relatives and villagers, who blamed negligence by the Mission Bhagiratha department and contractors for leaving the pit open near the school.

30 Apr 2026 11:53 pm
AP HC Gives SIT Two Months to File Final Report on Group-1 Lapses

Public Prosecutor M. Lakshminarayana, appearing for the SIT, informed the court that details of the inquiry had been placed on record and sought additional time to file the final report.

30 Apr 2026 11:50 pm
MBBS Seat Cap Lifted Across States, Private Medical Colleges to Benefit

While the decision would help increase the number of doctors in the long run, medical experts and faculty have raised serious concerns over the quality of education in private institutions.

30 Apr 2026 11:49 pm
Trial Run at TIMS Sanathnagar from Friday; OP Services in 22 Departments

The trial run will cover services across 22 departments, including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, urology, general medicine, and general surgery.

30 Apr 2026 11:48 pm
Pradeep S. Mehta and Tasmita Sengupta | Its Time For New Compact For The Welfare Of Labour All Across India

Far from being isolated incidents, these reflect a deeper pattern of industrial unrest, towards a structural default in Indias growth trajectory. Over the years, real wages have remained largely stagnant, with workers often earning nearly 25 per cent less while working up to 50 per cent more hours

30 Apr 2026 11:48 pm
Universities in AP to be Research Hubs

CM Naidu calls for future-ready courses

30 Apr 2026 11:45 pm
Naidu Asks Ministers to Make Use of AI, IT in Governance

Naidu elaborated on how minister Nara Lokesh, during his visit to the US, persuaded the company representatives to consider AP as an investment destination.

30 Apr 2026 11:44 pm
NMC Eases MBBS Seat Norms, Telangana Experts See Boost for Medical Education

As per the notification issued on April 23, the earlier cap restricting medical colleges from increasing MBBS seats beyond 150 has been scrapped.

30 Apr 2026 11:42 pm
Haj 2026: Rs 10,000 Airfare Additional Charge Invites Strong Criticism

Asad urges Kiren Rijuju to withdraw the circular

30 Apr 2026 11:39 pm
Federal Bank To Acquire Select Card Portfolio From StanC India

Standard Chartered Bank sells 4.5 lakh cards; deal to close in 2026

30 Apr 2026 11:34 pm
Re-Evaluation and Improvement Examinations Are Scheduled for June and July

A 247 helpline, #iGotHelp, was made available from February to support students with counselling and guidance during the exam period.

30 Apr 2026 11:31 pm
Pitfalls Of Fast & (Furious) Delivery Mode

Experts say instant deliveries and quick-commerce has skewed our expectations and tolerance levels

30 Apr 2026 11:31 pm
Local Body Polls Only After Summer Break, AP Tells HC

Advocate General Dammalapati Srinivas, appearing for the state, submitted that polls would not be held until after the summer break.

30 Apr 2026 11:29 pm
Gurjit Singh | As India, Africa Get Closer, Critical Minerals Hold Key

Second, financing mechanisms must be reimagined. Critical minerals projects are capital-intensive and carry high risks. A blended finance model, combining public funding, private investment, and multilateral support from institutions such as the African Development Bank or trilateral partners, can unlock scale

30 Apr 2026 11:28 pm
Minor Irrigation Tanks in Trouble, Need Special Focus, Says Report

Kodanda Reddy said through the Mission Kakatiya programme launched by the previous BRS government to restore and revive minor irrigation tanks was a good idea, its implementation left much to be desired

30 Apr 2026 11:26 pm