SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 26    C

National News

Deccan Chronicle

National / Deccan Chronicle

Parties Not To Leave Any Stone Unturned In By-Polls

Vijay is keen on wresting the seats because the TVK candidate had won the same seats - Maragatham Kumaravel in Madurantakam and Sathyabhama in Dharapuram in the general election as AIADMK candidates.

19 Sep 2026 4:35 am
Karnataka Approves Sustainable Data Centre Policy 20262031

The policy provides a long-term framework for large-scale digital infrastructure investments, aims to accelerate Karnatakas readiness for AI and emerging technologies, promote sustainable data centre operations and extend the benefits of the states digital economy beyond Bengaluru.

19 Sep 2026 4:31 am
Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers

Mr. Pawar said inadequate rainfall had damaged soybean, cotton, bajra, maize, tur, moong and urad crops across the state, and warned of worsening shortages of drinking water and fodder.

19 Sep 2026 4:26 am
Gandhi Hospital Manages High-Risk Pregnancy In Woman With Eisenmenger Syndrome

The doctors said Eisenmenger syndrome, a severe form of pulmonary hypertension caused by certain congenital heart defects, makes pregnancy particularly high-risk.

19 Sep 2026 4:22 am
Mumbai Fuel Pumps Threaten To Drop UPI Over MDR Fees From Oct. 15

The Petrol Dealers Association of Mumbai (PDAM) has written to the Reserve Bank of India and the Finance Ministry, seeking a complete waiver of the charges for fuel retailers. The association warned that dealers could withdraw UPI payment facilities if the MDR is not rolled back.

19 Sep 2026 3:58 am
Governor Refers Bill On Varsities To President

The Bill referred to the President, the Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2026, seeks to remove the existing restrictions for creating new private universities like the minimum requirement of 100 acres of continuous land to start a private university.

19 Sep 2026 3:54 am
Udhaynidhi Doesnt Want Navodaya Schools In TN

Tamil Nadu, which followed the bilingual policy, was the leading state in India in all sectors and ranked first in higher education enrolment, besides having the highest number of women working in factories, he said.

19 Sep 2026 3:50 am
Over 37 Lakh Bengal SIR Appeals Pending: EC

In an affidavit, the poll panel said the Supreme Court-appointed tribunals had disposed of only 1.02 lakh of the 38.20 lakh appeals filed so far.

19 Sep 2026 3:21 am
Default Bail For US National In NIA case

Special Judge Prashant Sharma granted VanDyke bail on a personal bond of 1 lakh and a surety of the same amount. The court directed him not to leave Delhi.

19 Sep 2026 2:59 am
Case A Diversion Tactic, Will Continue To Cooperate: KTR

The Congress government, in the last three years, had targeted the BRS and its leader K. Chandrashekar Rao as a tactic to keep the focus of people away from the real problems the state was facing, he claimed.

19 Sep 2026 2:30 am
Fadnavis Inaugurates University Of Western Australias 1st Indian Campus In Mumbai

The UWA campus will provide fresh impetus to the Maharashtra governments efforts to transform Mumbai into a global hub for knowledge, innovation, technology and talent, said Fadnavis.

19 Sep 2026 2:04 am
Major Infrastructure, Tourism And Fisheries Projects Get Cabinet Nod

The Cabinet, which met in Mangaluru under Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, also gave its nod to land for Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple and Kalyana Mantapa,

19 Sep 2026 1:48 am
Dharma In Indias DNA, Makes It Aid Even Hostile Nations: Bhagwat

Without taking the name of Pakistan, he said that there is a neighbour in Indias western side which creates troubles for it repeatedly without any reason.

19 Sep 2026 1:41 am
DLSA Secretary Sridevi Inspects Saidabad Observation Home, Reviews Facilities

Sridevi checked accommodation, food, sanitation, healthcare, education, security, counselling and other basic facilities at the Observation Home. She also spoke to the children about the services they were receiving.

19 Sep 2026 1:34 am
Protest Over GHMC Garbage Collection Privatisation

Women engaged in garbage collection also joined the protest, demanding that the task not be assigned to private firms.

19 Sep 2026 12:30 am
Vigilance Inquiry Likely Into Metro Pillar Damage

A source added that Zruti Solutions holds parking contracts at other HMRL sites, which may be why officials were attempting to mask the observations made by the inspection team.

19 Sep 2026 12:28 am
HC Directs Police to Follow the Procedure in Krishanks Case

Justice T. Madhavi Devi was hearing a lunch-motion writ petition filed by Krishank seeking protection from arrest.

19 Sep 2026 12:24 am
HC Expanding the Scope May Leave Congress in Tight Spot

Srihari, who won on BRS ticket, campaigned for his daughter Dr Kavya who contested from Warangal Lok Sabha seat on a Congress ticket and won in 2024.

19 Sep 2026 12:22 am
Murders on the Rise, Law and Order Failing in Hyderabad: Balala

Speaking during the Zero Hour in the Assembly, AIMIM member Ahmed bin Abdullah Balala said there were two murders in his constituency on Thursday night with a father and son being killed.

19 Sep 2026 12:22 am
SC Sets Aside Telangana HC Order, Gives Childs Custody to Adoptive Couple

The case arose after the child welfare committee took custody of the child on suspicion that his biological mother had sold him to the couple.

19 Sep 2026 12:17 am
Kerala University Unveils New Code of Conduct to Ban Student Politics

Principals and department heads can suspend students for up to 30 days on prima facie evidence.

19 Sep 2026 12:15 am
Train Under Seniors, SC Tells Young Lawyers

A Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that young members of the Bar must learn what should and should not be said in court.

19 Sep 2026 12:08 am
Bajaj Electronics Unveils iPhone 18 Pro, Max

Actress Rashi Singh unveiled the new devices at Bajaj Electronics Store at Panjagutta in Hyderabad on Friday.

19 Sep 2026 12:06 am
Groundwater Levels Plunge in Agriculture-Rich Districts

Kakinada records sharpest fall as officials flag depletion and pollution

19 Sep 2026 12:04 am
People Electrocuted as Farmers Erect Live Wires to Protect Their Crop From Wildlife

These incidents of electrocution have left the Forest department officials of the Kawal Tiger Reserve worried.

19 Sep 2026 12:02 am
DKS Meets Veteran Congress Leader Janardhan Poojary

After wrapping up his programmes in Mangaluru, Shivakumar travelled to Hebri in Udupi district for a meeting on Kasturirangan Report before returning to Mangaluru in the evening.

18 Sep 2026 11:58 pm
Danam Welcomes Verdict, Ready to Face Electorate

If the High Court order prevails, it will be the second time that Nagender would pay the price for switching parties, though the first instance in 2004 was of his own making.

18 Sep 2026 11:55 pm
Defence Output Touches 1.8 Lakh Crore: Rajnath

Defence exports had risen from about 600 crore to nearly 40,000 crore, with Indian equipment now reaching around 100 countries, he said.

18 Sep 2026 11:53 pm
India Firm on Russian Oil Purchases

New Delhi also maintained that US tariffs imposed over its purchase of Russian oil could have implications for the overall India-US relationship.

18 Sep 2026 11:51 pm
Danams Last Speech in Assembly on MLAs Privileges

Nagender said a draw of lots in Khairatabad constituency was done without his presence and officials did not wait for his arrival.

18 Sep 2026 11:47 pm
Hyderabad: Python Spotted Outside IT Firms Near Durgam Cheruvu, Sparks Panic

The incident raised concerns among the locals and employees.

18 Sep 2026 11:46 pm
Tirupati Laddu Prasadam Made From Palm Oil, Chemicals, Says ED; Arrests Ghee Company Owner

The agency said the ED Hyderabad office had taken Kailash Chand Mangla of Sukriti Foods into custody on Thursday in connection with the ghee adulteration case.

18 Sep 2026 11:45 pm
HAL Hands Over Tejas Trainers, Dhruv Helicopters

Deliveries boost Indias indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing push

18 Sep 2026 11:43 pm
Tilted Building Sparks Panic in Gopanapally

Residents said the tilt occurred early in the morning. I heard some noise outside at 8 am and saw the building leaning. I thought it was going to collapse.

18 Sep 2026 11:41 pm
Delay in HMDA Permits Hits Industry Growth

HMDA officials in the revenue division, where permits are reportedly stalled, did not respond to phone calls.

18 Sep 2026 11:37 pm
Lokeshs Stress on AI, Global Standards for AP Residential Schools

The board of governors approved the development of 10 AP residential schools as Centres of Excellence. The Tadikonda and Kodigenahalli schools are already functioning as Centres of Excellence.

18 Sep 2026 11:32 pm
Ayyanna Patrudu Bats for Stronger Parliamentary Democracy

AP Speaker highlights human rights, inclusive governance and global peace

18 Sep 2026 11:32 pm
IPS Officers Wives Back Handloom Artisans

Artisans from Telangana and other parts of the country showcased their products.

18 Sep 2026 11:29 pm
Sangareddy: TPCC Spokesperson Claims 22A Land Extent Reduced

Srirangam alleged that the previous BRS government had brought 22.93 lakh acres under 22A restrictions during its tenure.

18 Sep 2026 11:28 pm
CEO Sudharsan Reddy Inspects Special Voter Roll Revision Hearings in Uppal, Habsiguda

He issued instructions to officials to rigorously carry out the verification process for records and applications of electors who have not yet been mapped and those with discrepancies in their voter cards.

18 Sep 2026 11:26 pm
DC Edit | Indias Non-Alignment Redux

New Delhi signals confidence in its energy choices and global partnerships

18 Sep 2026 11:25 pm
US Court Allows Manual Phone Searches at Airports

The case involved Chinwendu Alisigwe, a lawful permanent resident stopped twice at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York.

18 Sep 2026 11:24 pm
Petroleum Traders Seek Security at AP Fuel Stations

The delegation cited incidents of attacks, threats and intimidation against fuel station personnel.

18 Sep 2026 11:21 pm
Tirupati: Lord Malayappa Taken Out on Kalpavriksha, Sarva Bhoopala Vahanams

Thousands of devotees thronged the mada streets of Tirumala on Friday to witness the procession of Lord Malayappa Swamy.

18 Sep 2026 11:20 pm
Kasturirangan Report: DKS Seeks Ground-Level Inputs Before Centres Deadline

The representatives said local people were not against forest conservation but wanted the concerns of forest-dwelling communities to be taken into account.

18 Sep 2026 11:16 pm
DC Edit | Noel Concerns Legitimate, Tatas Must Resolve Them

Leadership clash raises questions over Tata Sons unique ownership structure

18 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
ED Notice to Ex-Minister Ambati Rambabu in Liquor Case

He alleged that the notice was part of a political vendetta by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and minister Nara Lokesh.

18 Sep 2026 11:14 pm
Gandhi, Temple, War Memorial And A Bus Ride: DKS Takes Cabinet On A City Tour

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and several ministers travelled from the War Memorial near the Circuit House to Praja Soudha in an open-top Ambari bus, covering around 5 km through Nanthoor, Pumpwell and Nagori.

18 Sep 2026 11:12 pm
UoH Gets Patent for Multipurpose Womens Health Formulation

Patent covers curcuminantiretroviral blend offering infection prevention, inflammation control and contraception in one application.

18 Sep 2026 11:12 pm
Southern States Worst Hit by El Nino: Chauhan

Chauhan was addressing a press meet after a day-long southern states agriculture ministers conference to discuss preparations for the next Rabi crop season.

18 Sep 2026 11:11 pm