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Rupee Gains For 2nd Day As Oil Prices Fall

According to reports, the RBI is studying measures to draw in more dollar flows to curb rupee weakness and plug the balance of payments gap. This includes a plan for state-owned banks to sell foreign currency bonds, reviving a measure that was utilized nearly three decades ago

7 May 2026 11:25 pm
SC Flags Health Concerns Over Female Genital Mutilation Among Dawoodi Bohras

Constitution bench says religious practices can face limits under public health provisions

7 May 2026 11:24 pm
Armed Militants Attack Border Villages In Manipur's Kamjong District, Residents Flee

Police said that the militants attacked the Tangkhul Naga villages of Namlee, Wanglee and Choro within Kasom Khullen police station area around 4 am, forcing residents of the border settlements to take shelter in nearby forests.

7 May 2026 11:20 pm
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, May 8, 2026

Forecast: Partly cloudy sky. Hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 38C and 27C respectively

7 May 2026 11:16 pm
Astroguide for Friday, May 8, 2026

Star: Uttarashada till 9.16 pm

7 May 2026 11:11 pm
Telangana Govt Releases Rs 375 Crore for Musi Development Project

Speeds up Musi rejuvenation works alongside land acquisition and ADB funding

7 May 2026 11:07 pm
A Swab In College, A Second Chance In Life: Stem Cell Donors Bring Hope To Thalassaemia Patients

The meeting was organised in Bengaluru by DKMS Foundation India, a non-profit organisation working to support patients with blood cancer and blood disorders through stem cell donation.

7 May 2026 11:06 pm
West Asia Crisis Jacks Up Cotton And MMF Prices By Around 30 pc

Fertilizer prices have increased about 40% during JanuaryApril 2026, leading to higher cotton prices

7 May 2026 11:05 pm
Svims Adds Advanced Cancer, Cardiac ,Diagnostic Facilities Worth Rs 55 Crore

The facilities were inaugurated by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman B.R. Naidu under the Sri Balaji Arogyavaraprasadini scheme.

7 May 2026 10:54 pm
BJP Activists Attack BRS MLAs Camp Office in Karimnagar

Protesters broke through the gates raising slogans of Go back Kaushik Reddy. His security personnel prevented entry into the inner chambers until police arrived. He was later shifted to a safe location

7 May 2026 10:54 pm
Inter-State Theft Gang Busted, Four Arrested In Nellore

Police said the case came to light after a passenger waiting at the RTC bus stand in Nellore on May 2 was allegedly targeted by the accused.

7 May 2026 10:43 pm
Farooq Abdullah Reaffirms Unity Within INDIA Bloc, Flags Concerns Over Electoral Irregularities

Alongside this assertion of unity, Abdullah voiced serious concern over alleged electoral irregularities, referring to what he described as instances of vote theft

7 May 2026 10:39 pm
India Denies Meddling in Canadas Affairs

MEA urges diplomatic engagement instead of public discourse over bilateral concerns

7 May 2026 10:39 pm
Houses to Poor and Ownership Titles to Landholders Are State Priorities: Ponguleti

Minister reviews housing and revenue reforms across Nalgonda and Mahabubnagar

7 May 2026 10:19 pm
Implement Singapores Best Practices in one AP District: Naidu

Calls for 90-day action plan to ground the proposal; asks officials to adopt We mindset for better governance

7 May 2026 10:07 pm
Bihar Cabinet Expanded With 32 Ministers

PM Modi and Amit Shah attend swearing-in as allies secure representation

7 May 2026 10:01 pm
Another High-Level Committee Constituted on Tirumala Laddu Ghee Row

The committee has been directed to submit its report within one week from the date of issuance of the order

7 May 2026 9:56 pm
Telangana GST Collections Hit Rs 4,621 Crore, Recording 35% Growth

Higher consumption, property deals and tax compliance boost April collections

7 May 2026 9:48 pm
YSRC Seeks Voter Data, BLO Details From Chief Electoral Officer

He also sought complete details of BLOs, including names, polling stations or part numbers, designations and contact information

7 May 2026 9:42 pm
Chhattisgarh; Another Remote Forested Village in Bastar Sees Light After Dusk for First Time

The scenario has changed with the electrification of the village.

7 May 2026 9:42 pm
YSRC MLC Questions Coalition on English-Medium Education, Criticises Government on School Infrastructure

He urged employees to unite and fight for their rights without fear of salary-related pressure

7 May 2026 9:34 pm
Amit Shah in WB on Friday To Pick CM Face of 1st BJP Govt

Governor dissolves Assembly as term ends, SIR tribunal judge quits

7 May 2026 9:34 pm
AIADMK Faction May Break Away And Stand By Vijay

Party leaders sequestered a group in a private resort in Puducherry and made arrangements for their stay there on Thursday

7 May 2026 9:29 pm
7 May 2026 9:20 pm
HYDRAA Expansion Depends On State Govt: Ranganath

Addressing the media in Miryalaguda, he said the agency has been receiving complaints from districts, particularly the erstwhile Nalgonda district, regarding illegal constructions and encroachments on government land.

7 May 2026 9:19 pm
Kapur Trust Row: SC Appoints Chandrachud As Mediator

Top court urges parties to avoid public comments and resolve dispute through mediation

7 May 2026 9:19 pm
Royal Enfield Rides Into AP With its 2,200-Crore Manufacturing Plant

Lokesh said Royal Enfield represents heritage, craftsmanship and enduring quality

7 May 2026 9:09 pm
Youth Dies After Mob Assault Following Alleged Attack On Two Women In Odisha

According to eyewitnesses and local residents, the two accused youths allegedly attacked the women in broad daylight, triggering panic in the area and outrage among locals.

7 May 2026 9:03 pm
Bhojshala- Mosque Dispute: Petitioner Claims Idol Portrayed as Hindu Goddess Vagdevi is Jain Yakshini

The ASI has made an arrangement for both the communities, allowing Hindus to worship at Vagdevi shrine on every Tuesday, while permitting Muslims to offer namaz on every Friday

7 May 2026 8:58 pm
We Will Regain Trust Of People And Bounce Back Says Pinarayi Vijayan

Pinarayi reacted for the first time after the results were declared on May 4. In a statement, he said the LDF respectfully accepts the mandate of the people.

7 May 2026 8:56 pm
A Complete Wipe Out!

From damaging the skin barrier to triggering flare-ups and allergies, dermatologists warn about the excessive use of wet wipes

7 May 2026 8:51 pm
Increasing Sandalwood Thefts Worries Minister, Stresses on Use of Technology To Prevent It

KSDL, the Minister said, procured as many as 174.5 metric tonnes of sandalwood directly from farmers across the State and they have been paid Rs 6.08 crore to farmers who sold sandalwood.

7 May 2026 8:48 pm
Home Guards Children Felicitated for SSC Academic Excellence in Vijayawada

Home guards and their family members expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the felicitation had boosted their morale

7 May 2026 8:46 pm
Kondagattu Gears Up for 3-Day Hanuman Festival

The temple premises are being decorated with lighting and floral arrangements.

7 May 2026 8:42 pm
APCRDA Seeks Farmers Cooperation for Developing the Capital in Amaravati

Addressing the gatherings, Vijaya Rama Raju said land pooling is going on for developing roads and development projects in the capital region.

7 May 2026 8:38 pm
Locals Rescued a Woman from Knife Attack Carried Out by Her Live-In Partner in Bengaluru

The assailant Sanjay was handed over to Madanayanakanahalli police

7 May 2026 8:36 pm
Land Fraud: ED Raids in Punjab

He is also alleged to be linked to Rajbir Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

7 May 2026 8:35 pm
699 Projects Cleared with Diversion of 393 Hectares of Forest Land in North Andhra

Forest officials said the projects were aimed at improving transportation, communication and drinking water access in remote tribal areas while balancing development needs with forest conservation measures

7 May 2026 8:32 pm
Tirupati Becoming an Industrial Hub While Being a Popular Pilgrimage Hub

The latest round of approvals by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, is expected to further strengthen the districts industrial base and employment potential.

7 May 2026 8:31 pm
Priyanka Chopra, Orlando Bloom Team Up for Survival Thriller Reset

The film is scheduled to go on floors this August

7 May 2026 8:31 pm
Provide Security to Malkajgiri BRS Leader Despite Closure of FIR: HC

The State argued that the FIR stands closed and that there is no present threat perception.

7 May 2026 8:27 pm
Government Clears Auditorium Project in Guntur

The auditorium would become a major venue for cultural and social activities in Guntur and would be developed with modern facilities

7 May 2026 8:23 pm
Impasse Over Swearing In Continues

TVK functionaries are confident of establishing their majority in the Assembly as they were expecting parties like the VCK.

7 May 2026 8:21 pm
Ranveer on Daddy Duty

Stays home with daughter Dua while Deepika shoots abroad

7 May 2026 8:18 pm
Urban Development, Public Welfare Top Priorities: VMC Commissioner

He also reviewed arrangements for 106 summer water kiosks, implementation of the Summer Action Plan, monsoon desilting works and progress of AMRUT 1.0 projects

7 May 2026 8:13 pm
ICC Board Meeting, Larger Capacity in Ahmedabad Reason Behind Shifting IPL Final: Arun Dhumal

The norm is the IPL winners get to host the final the following season, but on Wednesday, the BCCI awarded the final to Ahmedabad, which hosted the title clash last year as well

7 May 2026 8:13 pm
Maha Kumbhabhishekam Festivities Begin at Gandi Kshetram in Kadapa

The Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 28.05 crore, providing upgraded facilities and an improved layout for devotees.

7 May 2026 8:08 pm
AES to Start Medical College and Skill University in Amaravati

The medical college planned is expected to strengthen healthcare education infrastructure in the capital region

7 May 2026 8:04 pm
Jr NTR in No Hurry To Start Devara 2

In a strategic move, the actor is focussing on tailoring the script to meet changed audience preferences

7 May 2026 8:04 pm
Congress did more for farmers in 2 years than BRS did in 10 years: Tummala

The event, held from May 5 to 7, featured stalls displaying seeds, fertilisers and farm machinery.

7 May 2026 8:03 pm