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HC Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost on HYDRAA for Fencing Land Despite Court Order

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar held that if the fencing is not removed forthwith, HYDRAA shall pay an additional Rs 1 lakh per day to the landowners until compliance.

25 Feb 2026 11:09 pm
Senior IPS Officer Seeks Anticipatory Bail from AP High Court

The High Court is expected to take up the matter for hearing shortly.

25 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
AP Officials Start Collecting Milk Samples in State to Check for Contamination

At dairy farms, they are checking whether bio-security is being followed and hygienic conditions are being maintained

25 Feb 2026 11:07 pm
Opposition Status Comes Only Through Mandate, CM NaiduTells YSRC

Naidu said his government was focused on inclusive governance and social justice, with special steps to ensure justice to BCs and SCs and policies aimed at future generations.

25 Feb 2026 11:04 pm
SSC Revised Schedule Draws Flak from Schools, Unions

The plan requires schools to group students as likely to pass, average and not likely to pass.

25 Feb 2026 11:03 pm
Supreme Court Clears Class X Admit Card As West Bengal SIR ID

Apex court says Madhyamik admit card valid with pass certificate

25 Feb 2026 11:01 pm
KTR Questions CM's Silence on Kummera Incident

K.T. Rama Rao Slams CMs Silence on Infants Death, Demands Murder Charges and 1 Crore Aid

25 Feb 2026 10:59 pm
ACB Raid Exposes Failure to Act on Spurious Seed Storage

Officials said eight cases under seed and fertiliser laws were not registered.

25 Feb 2026 10:59 pm
No Fresh Anuria Cases Linked to Adulterated Milk Reported in East Godavari

The district administration said the situation is under control and further action would be taken based on laboratory confirmation and findings of the ongoing investigation

25 Feb 2026 10:56 pm
Diesel Misuse Scam Hits GHMC Wing

According to GHMC sources, workers had earlier filed a complaint against supervisors in Prajavani in August 2025, after which a supervisor lodged a countercomplaint.

25 Feb 2026 10:56 pm
Inter Students Move HC for Hall Ticket

The panel also directed the authorities to make appropriate arrangements for the students to appear for practical examinations, if any.

25 Feb 2026 10:54 pm
Sreenivas Reddy Gets 2-Year Extension as Telangana Media Academy Chairman

Known for consistently raising issues concerning journalists welfare and rights, Reddy also serves as president of the Indian Journalists Union (IJU).

25 Feb 2026 10:52 pm
Minister Launches Swachh Dharmapuri, Swachh Godavari Drive Ahead of 2027 Pushkarams

Laxman Kumar also assured that steps would be taken to address the dumping yard issue and expedite pending drainage works

25 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
No Link Between Heritage and VSR Aviation, Claims Lokesh

Lokesh Rejects HeritageVSR Aviation Link, Terms YSRC Charges Politically Motivated

25 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
Adilabad Plans Rs 130-Crore Alternative Drinking Water Scheme

DPR prepared to draw 10 LMD from Korata-Chanaka

25 Feb 2026 10:45 pm
Cyberabad Commissionerate Get 2 Police Canines, Tally is Now 18

Of them, 12 are trained in explosives detection, two for narcotics while four are for tracking. The two canines that reported from the CID are Rana, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Rado, a 10-year-old Labrador.

25 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
Lokesh Asks Students not to Forget Mother Tongue Telugu Despite English Education

Lokeshs interaction did not remain limited to academics

25 Feb 2026 10:34 pm
Hyderabad: Restaurant Owner Gets 1-day Jail

Petbasheerabad police said the accused was running his outlet, Lucky Restaurant, until late in the night despite being issued several notices directing him not to run the premises beyond the permitted time.

25 Feb 2026 10:34 pm
7-yr-old Dies After Touching Electric Fence in Chevella

Police said the childrens uncle had installed an electric fence around his maize crop to protect it from wild boars.

25 Feb 2026 10:32 pm
Narayana Reviews Diarrhea Situation, Assures Support in Srikakulam

Accompanied by district collector Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar and MLA Gondu Shankar, the minister visited affected localities, including Dammalaveedhi and Kandravedhi.

25 Feb 2026 10:22 pm
Students Urged to Embrace Experiential Learning at SRM-AP Techno-Cultural Fest

The fest also includes live performances by playback singer Karthik, singer Jonita Gandhi, DJ Gautam and entertainer Ali Merchant

25 Feb 2026 10:19 pm
Maoist Leader Anvesh Killed By Fellow Cadre In Odishas Kandhamal

Anvesh carried a bounty of Rs 22 lakh and had been active in the region for several years. Intelligence inputs suggest he was preparing to surrender before authorities under the governments rehabilitation policy for Maoist

25 Feb 2026 10:15 pm
Odishas First All-Women Team to Run 135 MW Power Unit in Jharsuguda

The roles of the women include desk engineers, turbine operators, mill operators and switchgear operators, drawing from disciplines such as electrical and mechanical engineering

25 Feb 2026 10:11 pm
Several ABVP Activists Booked For Disturbance At Azim Premji University

Over the incident on their campus, Azim Premji University students on Wednesday demanded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to deal with ABVP with a decisive legal action while imposing a ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). ABVP is a wing of RSS.

25 Feb 2026 10:08 pm
Swiss Government To Pay $56,000 to Each Victim of Crans-Montana Bar Fire

Federal Council approves solidarity payout after deadly New Year blaze

25 Feb 2026 10:03 pm
India has Won Trust of Foreign Navies at MILAN 26, Says Rear Admiral Alok

Alok Ananda said exercise MILAN embodied the shared commitment of diverse navies to maintaining a safe and secure maritime environment.

25 Feb 2026 10:00 pm
No Ahmedabad Advantage for South Africa Against West Indies: Maharaj

Spinner says Ahmedabad familiarity no big advantage in Super Eights

25 Feb 2026 9:39 pm
US Unveils New Iran Sanctions in 'Maximum Pressure' Effort

President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes if Iran does not cut a deal on its nuclear program

25 Feb 2026 9:31 pm
DC Edit | Keralam: Whats in a Name?

State awaits Parliament approval to formalise name change in Constitution

25 Feb 2026 9:27 pm
LIVE: Welcome, My Friend: Netanyahu Receives PM Modi

Netanyahu greeted the Indian prime minister with a warm hug and a handshake

25 Feb 2026 9:20 pm
Lokesh Commits to Raise 6 Crore for SMA Treatment

Lokesh vows to raise 6 crore for Kurnool girls SMA treatment

25 Feb 2026 9:19 pm
Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Can FTAs Spell Return of Economic Imperialism?

Trade pacts with US, EU and others spark fears over deficits and farmers

25 Feb 2026 9:11 pm
Eliminating Maoism is a Pipedream: Chada Venkat Reddy

Addressing a press conference at Baddam Yellareddy Bhavan in Karimnagar, he described the Union governments deadlines to wipe out Maoism as undemocratic and indicative of dictatorial governance.

25 Feb 2026 9:10 pm
Women account for 65% of bus passengers under Stree Shakti scheme

It offers free travel in five categories of APSRTC buses City Ordinary, City Express, Palle Velugu, Ultra Palle Velugu and Express services.

25 Feb 2026 9:07 pm
Hezbollah Official Says Will Not Intervene in Event Of 'Limited' US Strikes on Iran

The US has repeatedly threatened Iran over its contentious nuclear programme, and Lebanese authorities fear Hezbollah could become involved if a potential US attack triggered a regional war

25 Feb 2026 9:07 pm
Gulf Migrant Families Seek Clarity on Iran Situation

NRI advisory committee vice-chairman Manda Bheem Reddy said they were assessing the situation.

25 Feb 2026 9:01 pm
US Imposes 126 PC CVD on Indian Solar Cells

Imports from Laos will be charged 81 per cent duty and those from Indonesia from 85 per cent to 143 per cent.

25 Feb 2026 9:00 pm
Sunil Gatade | Modis BJP Faces a Paradox: Its Right on Top, but Is Under Siege Too

Budget Session sees BJP on defensive amid China and US rows

25 Feb 2026 9:00 pm
Majority of Life Insurance Customers Say Agents Prioritize Commissions Over Their Needs

83% of insurance agents earn over 10% commission on first-year premium

25 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
Congress Sees A Move Building Around Jarkiholi For State Unit Leadership

DK Shivakumar is set to complete six years as KPCC president in March, prompting internal discussions on whether the organisation requires fresh leadership, especially when the assembly election is about two year away.

25 Feb 2026 8:56 pm
AP Aims to Build Integrated Titanium, Rare Earth Value Chains From Beach Sand Minerals

Andhra Pradesh aims to build a globally competitive titanium and rare earth ecosystem with 50,000 crore investment target

25 Feb 2026 8:53 pm
Cluster-Based Industrial Model To Help Achieve 20 Lakh Jobs Target: Lokesh

The government, he said, has adopted a cluster-based industrial model to accelerate employment generation and facilitate decentralised development.

25 Feb 2026 8:51 pm
Dharmavaram Mega Handloom Cluster to Employ 22,000 Women: Savita

Minister said the MSME parks, along with the mega handloom cluster, would strengthen the regions industrial base and enhance economic opportunities for women

25 Feb 2026 8:51 pm
DC Edit | Devjis Surrender Huge Blow to Indias Naxals

Senior CPI (Maoist) strategist lays down arms ahead of 2026 deadline

25 Feb 2026 8:48 pm
Farmers Demand A Relook Into Restart Of Wildlife Safaris, Conservationist Term Safaris A Tool Of Conservation

The ban was imposed by Minister of Forest and Environment Eshwar Khandre on November 7 previous year after straying tigers mauled 3 villagers and seriously injured a farmer under Hediyala sub-division of Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Mysuru district.

25 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
25 Feb 2026 8:42 pm
AP Tourism Draws 20,088 Crore Investment in 18 Months: Durgesh

Durgesh said tourism projects were being taken up in a transparent manner and would be sanctioned purely on merit, irrespective of political affiliation

25 Feb 2026 8:39 pm
Intentional life

For Dr Bhargavi Sajja, fitness is not about extremes but intention, showing up every day

25 Feb 2026 8:36 pm
Silent Pandemic: Rising Low Back Pain Crisis

Indias fast-paced city life is taking a physical toll. Orthopaedic specialists are witnessing a sharp rise in low back pain among people under 40, driven by desk-bound routines, poor posture and chronic inactivity

25 Feb 2026 8:31 pm
Govt Maths School Teacher Presents Papers at State, National Seminars

Ramakrishna has also been invited by the department of education, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, to present a paper at a national seminar on Teacher Education in India: Past, Present & Future

25 Feb 2026 8:29 pm