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Work On Bangladesh Vessel Raises NGT Compliance Questions In Vizag

Work on the grounded MV Maa near Tenneti Park has raised NGT compliance concerns, with tourism plans awaiting statutory and environmental clearances.

18 Oct 2026 10:31 pm
Party-Hopper Radhakrishna Gets Jana Sena Mayor Ticket Within Three Days Of Joining

After submitting his papers, Radhakrishna expressed confidence in the alliances victory: Reports

18 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
Vizag Poised To Elect Third Woman Mayor

The Mayor post for GVMC is reserved for Women from the general category: Reports

18 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
Students Demand Accountability After Fatal Dandiya Event

The organisation called on the government to issue specific guidelines for events at educational institutions, covering crowd management, emergency exits, fire safety, medical facilities and police permissions.

18 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
BJP Fields Ajesh Babu For Anantapur Mayor Post

The BJP has fielded Ajesh Babu Yadav for Anantapur mayor, with health minister Satya Kumar Yadav and state president P.V.N. Madhav attending his nomination filing.

18 Oct 2026 10:26 pm
Villages Merged With RMC; Wards Increase to 72

The population of the corporation has risen to 5.14 lakh with the merging of the 11 villages that carried a population of two lakh.

18 Oct 2026 10:23 pm
Civil Supplies Employee Dies By Suicide In Bhadrachalam

The deceased, Lakshminarayana (56), a resident of Pragathi Nagar in Paloncha was found dead at a private lodge on Saturday night

18 Oct 2026 10:22 pm
Pemmasani Orders Better Facilities As Saras Mela Draws Crowds

Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar directs officials to improve facilities at Vijayawadas National Saras Mela, which has generated around 3.5 crore in business.

18 Oct 2026 10:21 pm
Gurjapneet, Sai Put Tamil Nadu In Command

Tamil Nadu opted to bowl under overcast skies, with the start delayed by an hour following heavy overnight rain in the city: Reports

18 Oct 2026 10:20 pm
Joint Action For Water Seeks Clear Rules For Singur Reservoir

The Joint Action for Water (JAW), a group of concerned citizens: Reports

18 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Devotees Throng Nellore Temples For Durgashtami

Temples across Nellore district witnessed large crowds for Durgashtami, with Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Devasthanam conducting special rituals as part of Navaratri celebrations.

18 Oct 2026 10:14 pm
Students Recall Horror Of Truss Collapse

Students injured in the lighting truss collapse at MVSR Engineering College in Hyderabad recount the incident that killed a student and left several others hospitalised.

18 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
UK Rejects Bizman Seth Jumma Lal Descendants' Claim Of Lending Rs 35,000 to British Empire Through Indian War Loan 109 Years Ago

We had submitted the documents to establish that our family had lent the money to the British Empire. But the UK government has rejected our claim. We are exploring if any legal options are left for us to pursue after the development, Ruthia said

18 Oct 2026 10:07 pm
RSS To Expand Shakhas After Centenary Outreach

The RSS plans to expand shakhas and social work after reaching over 10 crore households during its centenary year, with Telangana reporting 3,492 shakhas at 2,112 locations.

18 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
Telangana Governor Attends Bathukamma Celebrations

At Saddula Bathukamma celebrations, Shukla calls for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.

18 Oct 2026 10:02 pm
Rain May Mar Poll Campaign, Dasara Festival

Isolated heavy rainfall forecast till October 21 might affect the local, rural and urban body election: Reports

18 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
In A First, Cgarh Reserve, Origin Landscape Of Mahanadi River, Set To Launch Specialized Conservation Initiative To Restore Girdled Trees: Reports

The encroachers in the Karka area have damaged the trees by girdling them to start cultivation: USTR deputy director Varun Kumar Jain

18 Oct 2026 9:58 pm
Fadnavis Hits Back At Uddhav Over Regime Change Remark

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says governments must be changed through elections and constitutional processes, hitting back at Uddhav Thackerays regime change remarks.

18 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
Bird Watchers Sight More European Rollers This Season Than Before In Karnataka

Bird watchers have reported more European Roller sightings across Karnataka this season, including Bandipur, Gudekote and Udupi, prompting calls for research into possible changes in migration patterns.

18 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
Muslim JAC Seeks Probe Into Bulk Form-7 Submissions

JAC urges DGP C.V. Anand to order an impartial probe and forensic examination of pre-printed forms.

18 Oct 2026 9:51 pm
DC Edit | Trump Ditches Ukraine For Diesel

India can act relieved and keep importing Russian energy, and even process some of the crude to export back to Russia, while Mr Zelenskyy defies Mr Trumps selfish idea of a unilateral declaration of an energy ceasefire that the combatants had not been consulted about

18 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Mysurus Aerial Peacock Formation Using Drones Enters Guinness World Records

The largest aerial display of a bird formed by multirotor/drones: The Guinness World Record certificate

18 Oct 2026 9:48 pm
Chittoor Mayoral Race: TD Banks On Electoral lead, YSRC On local Grievances

The alliance is banking on the 2024 assembly election results: Reports

18 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
Bhadrakali Temple Agog With Ashtami, Bathukamma Festivity

Thousands of devotees gathered at Warangals Bhadrakali Temple for Durga Ashtami and Saddula Bathukamma celebrations, featuring special pujas, floral displays, songs and dances.

18 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
India Beat Zimbabwe in Second Women's T20I By 9 Wickets, Clinch Series

India chased down the small target of 103 in just 8.5 overs

18 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
Raut Calls PM Modi Foreign Toolkit

Modis actions and policies were influenced by foreign nations: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut

18 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Waqf Properties Face Threat of Encroachment

However, activists fear that removing Waqf properties from the 22-A list without rigorous verification could trigger large-scale land grabbing.

18 Oct 2026 9:41 pm
NTR -Trivikram Film on Track: Naga Vamsi

The epic quest is expected to start after the actors ongoing commitments

18 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Harish Rao Alleges Festive Bus Fare Hike, TGSRTC Denies Charges

BRS leader T. Harish Rao alleged higher festival bus fares, while TGSRTC denied the charges, citing a 2003 government order and 7,000 additional buses for Dasara.

18 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
Cotton: Commercial Operations To Start In Adilabad Market Yard From Oct 22

Agriculture labourers are already engaged in cotton picking in areas like the Bela, Jainad and Adilabad rural mandals in Adilabad district: Reports

18 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
Chakali Ailamma Stood Firm Against Feudal lords: Former mayor

The ideals of Chakali Ailamma, a Telangana armed struggle veteran who fought for land: Reports

18 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
Punganur Poll Row Leaves YSRC Out Of Race

YSRC failed to file nominations in Punganur before the deadline, alleging obstruction by officials and restrictions on party leaders during the local body election process.

18 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
Jagan Urges Governor to Intervene and Save Democracy

YSR Congress president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday urged governor S Abdul Nazeer to intervene in the alleged obstruction of Opposition candidates from filing nominations for the ULB elections and ensure deployment of central forces and CCTV surveillance throughout the election process.

18 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
Taking Criticism on the Chin

In an industry where stars are quick to blame trolls, paid campaigns and malicious agendas, a few actors are choosing to listen instead

18 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
GRP Recover Cash Bag With 7 Lakh Of Cash, Watch

Railway Protection Force personnel and RPF Crime Intelligence Branch staff examined evidence and footage from nearly 50 CCTV cameras covering about 10 km: Reports

18 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
MLA Orders Resurvey of Land for Nallavelli Farmers

Nizamabad Rural MLA Dr R. Bhupati Reddy directed officials to conduct a resurvey of lands belonging to farmers affected by the railway track construction near Nallavelli village in Indalwai mandal to ensure fair compensation.

18 Oct 2026 9:28 pm
Officials Told to Ensure Peaceful Municipal Polls

Election observer and state housing department secretary Hebsiba Rani directed officials to coordinate efforts to ensure free, fair and peaceful municipal elections in Prakasam district.

18 Oct 2026 9:23 pm
Karimnagar Farmers Resort To Early Paddyharvest Amid Water, Power Woes

Farmers in Karimnagar district have begun harvesting paddy prematurely as deficit rainfall: Reports

18 Oct 2026 9:22 pm
Nizamabad RTA Removes Two Corrupt Home Guards

The decision was taken after an inquiry into the allegations against the two personnel: Deputy transport commissioner (DTC) Durga Pramila

18 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
Rs 90,000 crore Worth Road Works In Progress In Telangana: Deputy CM

He promised the public that another BT road would be sanctioned from Nacharam village via Julurupadu to link the TalladaBhadrachalam main road, benefiting Gannavaram, Nacharam and Bhadrathanda areas

18 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
Trump Endorses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu For Reelection

Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel

18 Oct 2026 9:14 pm
My Navratri Durga Puja Proves Shakti Lives in Every Woman

The festival celebrates the power women carry within themselves, says author and art collector Anju Poddar

18 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Swamy Accuses YSRC of Violence During Nomination Process

Minister Dola Sribala Veeranjaneya Swamy on Sunday accused the YSR Congress of resorting to violence and intimidation during the local body nomination process, alleging that the party was unable to accept its anticipated defeat.

18 Oct 2026 9:12 pm
Power Doesnt Come in One Avatar

This Navratri, nine women draw inspiration from the Goddess to reflect on courage, ambition and identity. They offer personal takes on the many faces of Shakti

18 Oct 2026 9:11 pm
Elderly Woman Dies After Injection At First-Aid Centre; Facility Sealed

An elderly woman allegedly died after receiving an injection at an RMP-run first-aid centre in Anantapur, prompting authorities to seal the facility and issue a show-cause notice.

18 Oct 2026 9:11 pm
With Another Bill On Anvil, Should Education Return To The State List?

Neet illustrates the problem, although it does not settle the federal question. The Neet-UG examination held on May 3, 2026, was cancelled after an alleged paper leak. More than 22 lakh candidates were affected, and a re-examination was held on June 21. A failure in a national examination, therefore, affected students across the country simultaneously

18 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
Blood Donation Camp Held For Thalassemia Patients

A blood donation camp was organised in Pothireddypalem village in Nellore district to support children with thalassemia who require regular blood transfusions.

18 Oct 2026 9:08 pm
Bhadradri-Kothagudem Govt hospitals Bags Five Kayakalp Awards, One State level Eco-Friendly Award

The Union Health Ministry was extending the Kayakalp award to the government hospitals: Reports

18 Oct 2026 9:05 pm
CPM Plants Saplings in Potholes to Protest Poor Road Conditions

Residents and CPM leaders planted saplings in potholes at Dondapudi in Ravikamatham mandal of Anakapalle district on Saturday to protest the poor condition of BN Road connecting Chodavaram and Narsipatnam.

18 Oct 2026 9:03 pm
Malayappa Swamy Rides Surya, Chandra Prabha Vahanams

Lord Malayappa Swamy was taken in Surya Prabha Vahanam and Chandra Prabha Vahanam processions on the seventh day of Tirumalas Navaratri Brahmotsavams.

18 Oct 2026 9:01 pm