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Researchers Warn Of Threats To Sacred Groves In Andhra Pradesh

The report on Pavithravanams recommends a combined approach that integrates community-led conservation practices with scientific management for safeguarding these ecosystems.

16 Jul 2026 2:46 am
FTCCI Elects Maheshwari As President, Garimella As SVP

Maheshwari is the chairman and managing director of CIL Securities, a diversified financial services company. The company offers services as registrars and share transfer agents, merchant bankers and depository participants.

16 Jul 2026 2:44 am
NBFCs Share Of Education Loans To US Fall To 43% In FY26 From 54 %

These geographies benefited from relatively stable visa regimes, favourable post-study work opportunities and growing acceptance among Indian students. They also attracted greater lender interest as portfolios became more diversified.

16 Jul 2026 2:36 am
Kazipet-Kacheguda Trains Get Shorter Route As SCR Checks Sitaphalmandi-Lallaguda Chord Line

The inspection was led by general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, who conducted a trolley inspection of the section, reviewing signalling systems, points and crossings along the route.

16 Jul 2026 2:27 am
Dharwad: Doctor's Death, Son's Injuries Under Probe

City Police Commissioner Shashikumar said that Kiran's family members and friends repeatedly tried to contact him from Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

16 Jul 2026 2:22 am
Hyderabad Police Step Up Action Against Unauthorised Number Plates

Hyderabad traffic joint commissioner of police, D. Joel Davis said only government-approved high-security registration plates are legally permitted. Any custom alterations, missing digits, or temporary stickers are strictly illegal.

16 Jul 2026 2:17 am
CS Gets Extension, Reshuffle In Top Bureaucracy

The media savvy J Radhakrishnan has been transferred out of the State Electricity Board, where he was chairman and managing director, and posted as director of Anna Administrative Staff College and as director general of training.

16 Jul 2026 2:11 am
Hotel Worker Murdered In Honour Killing

The deceased, Senepalli Bhaskar, belonged to the Scheduled Caste community and hailed from Upparpalli village in Wardhannapet mandal of Warangal district. He was in a relationship with a woman from the Yadav community.

16 Jul 2026 2:05 am
MMC Warns Hotels Over Food Waste Disposal

The commissioner directed all hotels and restaurants within the city limits to mandatorily set up in-situ biogas plants for managing their wet food waste or to send it exclusively to authorised waste processing centres.

16 Jul 2026 2:02 am
Traffic Curbs For Jagannath Rath Yatra Today

The first procession, organised by Iskcon, Abids, will begin at 11 am from NTR Stadium near Indira Park and conclude at the Exhibition Grounds around 5 pm.

16 Jul 2026 1:59 am
BRAOU Gets UGC Nod for 5 New Programmes

BRAOU has received UGC approval to launch five new programmes, including teacher education courses, from the 202627 academic year.

16 Jul 2026 1:58 am
Nearly 25% Voters in Hyderabad District Not Available

Stating that the Election Commission has already extended the last day to submit the enumeration form to August 3, and no further extension will be granted.

16 Jul 2026 1:55 am
Musk Says Le Pen Is 'France's Last Hope'

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot appeared to urge Musk to rethink his support.

16 Jul 2026 1:54 am
Sunetra Pawar Holds Key Meeting Amid Legal Challenge To Her Position

The meeting, held at Ms Pawars residence, was attended by senior party leader and state cabinet ministers Chhagan Bhujbal and Hasan Mushrif, Rajya Sabha member Parth Pawar, and other senior functionaries.

16 Jul 2026 1:50 am
GHMC Expands 'Udvasana' Sacred Collection Drive to 12 Centres

GHMC has expanded its 'Udvasana' sacred collection drive to 12 centres across Hyderabad following encouraging public response.

16 Jul 2026 1:49 am
EPS Takes The lead In Preparing AIADMK For Elections

Once the dust raised by the storming of the political citadel by the TVK settled down, the AIADMK would return to its original self and would be able to recoup and fight the elections with its quintessential vim and vigour, he told the party leaders.

16 Jul 2026 1:45 am
Adluri Lakshman Kumar Presents Mission Prakruti Awards

Welfare minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar presented Mission Prakruti awards and urged Gurukul students to play an active role in environmental conservation.

16 Jul 2026 1:32 am
'No Place for Drugs in Educational Institutions': DGP C.V. Anand

DGP C.V. Anand said Telangana will establish anti-drug committees in educational institutions to strengthen campus safety and enforce zero tolerance towards narcotics.

16 Jul 2026 1:15 am
Bandi Backs Auto Driver Over Damaged Religious Slogans

Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar backed an autorickshaw driver who alleged that religious slogans on his vehicle were torn by MIM activists in Hyderabad.

16 Jul 2026 1:01 am
Union Bank Eyes $1.5-2 Billion Through FCNR (B) Deposits

The bank is offering around 6.10-6.6 per cent rates on FCNR(B) deposits

16 Jul 2026 12:54 am
Health Minister Pushes Food, Drug Safety

Health minister C. Damodar Rajanarsimha directed officials to strengthen food and drug safety through better coordination, stricter enforcement and upgraded testing infrastructure.

16 Jul 2026 12:53 am
BJP To Hold July 17 Dharna Over Bidadi Township, Farmers' Cases: Vijayendra

Vijayendra said the BJP and JD(S) would jointly raise farmers' issues and the government's policies during the Legislative Assembly session beginning on August 6.

16 Jul 2026 12:47 am
300-Crore Central Package for SC Welfare Schools Under Review: Adluri

Union minister Ramdas Athawale has assured a review of Telangana's 300-crore proposal for SC welfare schools and steps to release pending Central funds, minister Adluri Laxman Kumar said.

16 Jul 2026 12:43 am
MANUU expands Visit Urdu University programme

Vice-chancellor Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan said the university continues to cater to Urdu-speaking students through professional, technical and traditional courses.

16 Jul 2026 12:36 am
SIR Aims To Protect Democracy: Bandi

During his visit, the minister reviewed the SIR process with officials, enquiring about distribution of forms, voter response and other aspects.

16 Jul 2026 12:35 am
PM to Inaugurate Hitec City Railway Station Tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the redeveloped Hitec City Railway Station on Friday under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.

16 Jul 2026 12:34 am
CBI Searches in Jupiter Bio Sciences Bank Fraud Case

According to the complaint, the accused defrauded the bank by producing fake proforma invoices and inflated valuation reports of collateral securities while availing credit facilities.

16 Jul 2026 12:34 am
HC Quashes CID Case Against Naidu, Narayana

Justice Y. Lakshmana Rao, who had reserved the verdict after completing hearings in April, delivered the judgment on Wednesday.

16 Jul 2026 12:30 am
15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon on Aug. 29, 30

The 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon will be held on August 29 and 30 with a 45-lakh prize purse and a new inclusive run for persons with disabilities.

16 Jul 2026 12:27 am
Maternity Leave Cant Be Denied After First Twins: HC

The court says women cannot lose maternity benefits because their first delivery was twins.

16 Jul 2026 12:26 am
Rare Prehistoric Rock Art And Stone Tool Sharpening Grooves Discovered In Sircilla

The discovery was made during a field survey conducted by Kondaveeti Gopi, Ahobilam Karunakar, Samaleti Mahesh, Patharla Joel and Daripelli Balayya.

16 Jul 2026 12:26 am
OCTOPUS Holds Anti-Terror Mock Drill in Tirumala

OCTOPUS and other security agencies conducted an anti-terror mock drill in Tirumala to test emergency response and devotee safety.

16 Jul 2026 12:21 am
Traffic Curbs for Golconda Bonalu From Today

Heavy congestion is expected on the RamdevgudaGolconda Fort (via Makkai Darwaza), Langar HouzGolconda Fort (via Fateh Darwaza), and Shikpet Nala/Seven TombsGolconda Fort (via Banjara Darwaza) routes.

16 Jul 2026 12:21 am
US Blocks Iran, Tehran Says All Exports Will Stop

The IRGC said the Hormuz Strait would stay closed until what it described as he end of America's evils.

16 Jul 2026 12:18 am
Telangana Schools Rise 17 Ranks in National Index

CM credits education reforms as Telangana improves its national school education ranking

16 Jul 2026 12:16 am
Bangladesh Students Demand Minister Quit Over Flood-Hit Exams

Protests that grew from an online campaign spilled onto Dhaka's streets on Tuesday and continued into Wednesday, snarling traffic in parts of the city.

16 Jul 2026 12:13 am
Lokesh Slams YSRC, Calls It 'Hit-and-Run Party'

Nara Lokesh accused the previous YSRC government of neglecting Rayalaseema and hindering industrial growth.

16 Jul 2026 12:13 am
JAAC Pauses PoK Long March After Talks, Sets July 21 Deadline for Pak Govt

Negotiations halt the march temporarily as protesters await action on key demands

15 Jul 2026 11:26 pm
SC Defers Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute Hearing

More than 20 civil suits related to the dispute, originally filed in a Mathura court, are currently pending adjudication before the Allahabad High Court.

15 Jul 2026 11:10 pm
Gautam Adani Denies Secret Deal Over US Criminal Case in Sworn Statement

The counsel also indicated that the proposed investment could potentially form part of a resolution if US authorities chose to consider it.

15 Jul 2026 11:07 pm
AP Chambers Welcomes Power Relief, Seeks More Reforms

AP Chambers said these measures would encourage greater adoption of renewable energy, strengthen the state's industrial ecosystem and improve Andhra Pradesh's competitiveness as an investment destination.

15 Jul 2026 11:07 pm
BRS MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy on Hunger Strike After House Arrest

Prashanth Reddy, along with his supporters, continued the hunger strike till evening.

15 Jul 2026 11:02 pm
JNTUA Gets 80 Lakh Electric Cooking Equipment

JNTUA has received electric cooking equipment worth 80 lakh under the AP State Energy Conservation Mission to promote energy-efficient and sustainable cooking in its hostels.

15 Jul 2026 10:58 pm
Telangana: Cybercrime Victims Urged To Use Official Portal For Refund Claims

Bureau Director Shikha Goel said the MRM enables seamless restoration of money lost in cyber frauds after verification by law enforcement agencies and banks: Reports

15 Jul 2026 10:56 pm
Illegal Sand Mining Thrives in Karimnagar

To curb illegal extraction and transport, taskforce police have intensified enforcement, seizing stocks and vehicles and registering cases against those involved.

15 Jul 2026 10:52 pm
Telangana: KTR Meets Kumaraswamy Over CCI Plant Revival

The Union minister indicated that the Centre was positively inclined towards reviving the unit, but stressed that support and participation from the Telangana government were required: BRS president K.T. Rama Rao

15 Jul 2026 10:50 pm
337 Students Join Railway Awareness Drive

A total of 337 students participated in the events. An essay-writing competition attracted 121 students, who wrote on the evolution of Indian Railways, the significance of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and the role of modern railway infrastructure in national development.

15 Jul 2026 10:46 pm
Telangana: App-Based Drivers Call State-wide Flash Strike On July 22

The forum raised concerns over declining earnings, increasing commissions and delays in implementation of welfare measures for gig and platform workers: Reports

15 Jul 2026 10:44 pm
A Divine Spectacle Unfolds: Three Majestic Chariots Reach Singhadwara as Puri Awaits the Lord's Annual Journey

The three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra reached the Singhadwara of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, marking the start of the annual Rath Yatra celebrations.

15 Jul 2026 10:40 pm
OnePlus to Pull Out of US, Europe; May Exit India By 2027

While OnePlus will remain active in China, the brands shutdown is planned to expand to the rest of the world, including in India, at some point in 2027

15 Jul 2026 10:40 pm