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Pakistan Strike Kills 4 in Afghanistan's Kabul

Police spokesman Khalid Zadran said in a post on X that a Pakistani bombardment hit homes in the capital

13 Mar 2026 8:07 am
Oil Tops $100 as Iran Vows Continued Fight After 6,000 U.S. Airstrikes

Military operations escalate, pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel and impacting global markets.

13 Mar 2026 7:21 am
WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Controlled Accounts for Kids Under 13

Parents need a PIN to access and change privacy settings, enhancing safety for young users during gradual implementation.

13 Mar 2026 6:40 am
Google Revamps Maps with New AI Features to Improve Navigation

Google Maps introduces 'Immersive Navigation' for a 3D view of surroundings to enhance user navigation.

13 Mar 2026 6:20 am
Gig Workers Bear Brunt of Low Eatery Turnover

The Telangana State Hotels Association said many hotels had not received commercial LPG cylinders for the past three days, affecting their ability to operate normally.

13 Mar 2026 2:10 am
Rumours Fuel Panic Buying of Petrol in Suburbs

The rumours of petrol bunks running out of stock and closing down from Thursday morning spread on Wednesday and people in their two-wheelers and cars queued up before the petrol bunks to fill the tanks.

13 Mar 2026 1:37 am
Whats Cooking in Time of Crisis

Fireless cooking has gained renewed relevance in todays context.

13 Mar 2026 1:34 am
Ugadi Gift for Farmers: Naidu to Release Annadata SukhibhavaPM Kisan 3.0 Aid Today

Officials said that with the third instalment, the government would have extended a total of Rs.8,985 crore in financial assistance to farmers within a year.

13 Mar 2026 1:21 am
Accused in Stabbing Consultancy Owner Held

The accused allegedly attacked the owner and injured the HR executive after a refund dispute

13 Mar 2026 1:19 am
MoCA Monitoring West Asia Air Travel Situation

Airfares are also being closely monitored to ensure that ticket prices remain reasonable and that there is no undue surge during this period.

13 Mar 2026 1:18 am
Hyderabad Traffic Police Give Traffic Advisory

Police reroute vehicles around Indira Park as bridge reconstruction begins

13 Mar 2026 1:11 am
Husband Dies by Suicide, Wife and In-Laws Booked for Abetment in Neredmet

Police probe harassment angle after note found at victims house

13 Mar 2026 1:05 am
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Arrest 117 Accused in Operation Octopus Drive

78 FIRs registered; fraudsters linked to Rs 139 crore transactions

13 Mar 2026 1:00 am
Kishan Slams Rahul's Petro Pump Remark

Kishan Reddy said the safety of 90 lakh Indians residing and working in the Gulf remained the Modi government's top priority amid the crisis

13 Mar 2026 12:59 am
DC IMPACT: Repairs Planned for Kazipet BC Boys Hostel

BC welfare department assures safety at Kazipet hostel

13 Mar 2026 12:54 am
KLIS Probe: HC Verdict on April 8

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin reserved judgment after hearing detailed submissions from both sides.

13 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Deputy CM Bhatti: Introduce EVs in Police Department

Bhatti stated that achieving the $3 trillion economy by 2047 required adopting the public-private partnership (PPP) model, and advised the industries department to prepare plans accordingly.

13 Mar 2026 12:41 am
Cop Loses Bid to Another Cross-examination in Pocso Case

The petitioner contended that during the earlier cross-examination he was in judicial custody and could not properly instruct his counsel, due to which several material questions were not put to the witnesses.

13 Mar 2026 12:34 am
Vizag Sees Sharp Rise in Induction Stove Demand

Consumers rush to electrical stores as precaution against cooking gas shortage

13 Mar 2026 12:10 am
Modi Speaks To Iranian President, Discusses 'Serious' Situation In West Asia

Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure, Modi said in a post on X

13 Mar 2026 12:04 am
RSS Expansion Gains Momentum With Addition of 5,600 New Shakhas in 2025

Organisation aims to reach one lakh shakhas by Vijayadashami 2026

12 Mar 2026 11:51 pm
Interest-Free Loans for Velugumatla Evicted Families, Says Tummala

Tummala said the demolition of houses in the Velugumatla Bhoodan land was carried out as per orders of the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA).

12 Mar 2026 11:47 pm
Astroguide for Friday, March 13, 2026

Star: Purvashada till 3.01 am (Saturday)

12 Mar 2026 11:47 pm
Ventilation, Cooling Industry to Grow $29.14 Billion by 2030

Ricardo Maciel, CEO of American Tecumseh Products Company, said India is one of the world's fastest-growing HVAC and refrigeration markets, fueled by urbanization, food security, and expanding cold chain infrastructure.

12 Mar 2026 11:43 pm
I-T Wing Told To Update e-filing Portal For Introduction of New Act

A new and simplified Income Tax Act, 2025, which will replace the over six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961, will come into effect from April 1

12 Mar 2026 11:42 pm
CJ Inspects Progress of Construction Works of New Telangana High Court Complex

In Zone-II, around 60 acres of land has been earmarked for the construction of residential villas with necessary facilities for the Chief Justice and other judges.

12 Mar 2026 11:41 pm
LPG panic drives people to compromise on safety

High demand, booking glitches push consumers to alternatives

12 Mar 2026 11:36 pm
Revanth Asks Private Doctors to Work in Govt Hospitals for Few Days

Revanth Reddy said the government had also approached doctors working in foreign countries such as the US, UK, who are willing to serve in government hospitals in Telangana.

12 Mar 2026 11:34 pm
Hyderabad to Get Longer Metro Lines, MMTS, BRTS

The plan further proposes development of seven inter-city or inter-state bus terminals and truck terminals across the metropolitan area by 2050.

12 Mar 2026 11:33 pm
AP CM Launches Araku Kouni Tribal Millet Menu

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) will introduce the Araku Kouni menu in all Haritha restaurants across ASR district and gradually extend it to other tourism outlets in the state.

12 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
India's Headline Retail Inflation Rises To 3.21 pc in Feb.

As per the data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), retail inflation in the country moved up to 3.21 per cent in February compared to 2.74 per cent in the preceding month

12 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
Use Funds Properly for Development, Says Ponguleti

Ponguleti urged municipal chairpersons, councillors, sarpanches and ward members to work for the development of their areas so that their contributions would be remembered by the people.

12 Mar 2026 11:19 pm
Eateries Increase Food Items Prices

Tea, tiffin rates up Rs 5Rs 10 as vendors struggle with higher LPG costs

12 Mar 2026 11:12 pm
LPG Crisis: Domestic Consumers Rush to Gas Agencies for Refills

As the government has enhanced the minimum gap between LPG bookings to 25 days from the earlier 21 days, the online booking through IVRS by the LPG brands of oil marketing companies is not being allowed unless the due time is reached.

12 Mar 2026 11:11 pm
Veteran Chefs Take Classes on Firewood Stoves

LPG shortage pushes Hyderabad eateries back to firewood as young chefs relearn traditional cooking skills.

12 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
AP CM Plans Creative City in Amaravati, Electronics City Near Hindupur

Naidu also proposed improving tourism infrastructure at Thimmamma Marrimanu, developing projects at Pulicat Lake, and promoting Kambham Cheruvu, one of Asias largest man-made water reservoirs.

12 Mar 2026 10:54 pm
AP to be Hub for Maritime Innovation, Says Lokesh

Lokesh said the countrys first autonomous maritime shipbuilding and systems development centre marked a new phase in Indias maritime technology and coastal security systems.

12 Mar 2026 10:50 pm
Telangana Agriculture Commission Seeks Ban on Sale, Use Of Herbicide Paraquat

Kodanda Reddy told Deccan Chronicle on Thursday that the commission had asked doctors organisations, including the Indian Medical Association, to provide it with information on paraquat poisoning and deaths in the state.

12 Mar 2026 10:50 pm
CM Naidu Tells Officials to Issue Welfare Letters to Beneficiaries Through Elected Representatives

The CM emphasised the need to review academic standards across primary, secondary and higher education institutions and implement the Akshara Andhra adult literacy programme effectively.

12 Mar 2026 10:47 pm
War in West Asia Causes Turmeric Prices to Tumble in Nizamabad Market

Farmers of the state are worried. They have asked the state and central governments to intervene and save them from acute loss.

12 Mar 2026 10:47 pm
HC Directs the State To Consider the Establishment of Municipal Building Tribunal

Court asks govt to consider body for illegal construction, demolition cases

12 Mar 2026 10:44 pm
Uttam Warns LPG Black Marketers, Says No Shortage of Domestic LPG

Uttam cautioned agencies against diverting domestic cylinders for commercial or illegal use and said the government was closely monitoring the situation.

12 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
12 Mar 2026 10:41 pm
Governor Offers Prayers At Yadagirigutta Shrine

Government whip Beerla Ilaiah and temple executive officer Bhavani Shanker presented the Governor with a portrait of Lord Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy and prasadam

12 Mar 2026 10:33 pm
Cantonment Borewell Row Worsens Water Crisis

SCB stops paying for electricity for community borewells; tanker supply is also halted

12 Mar 2026 10:31 pm
HPCL Cuts LPG Supply to AMTZ Unit Over Unpaid Bills

The production process requires a continuous and stable LPG supply and that the company consumes around 4,500 kg of LPG daily

12 Mar 2026 10:28 pm
Allu Arjun Replaces Ranveer in Shaktimaan

Basil Josephs superhero project is all set to fly

12 Mar 2026 10:26 pm
Do It for Me SRKs Appeal to Deepika

King Khan is very appreciative of the actors gesture for King

12 Mar 2026 10:24 pm
APGenco Records Highest-Ever Power Generation

The minister directed utilities to monitor demand trends and fully utilise available generation capacity to meet the expected rise in electricity consumption during summer, particularly in view of possible El Nio conditions.

12 Mar 2026 10:23 pm
VPA Records Highest-Ever Cargo Throughput

The highest ever in the 92-year history of the port

12 Mar 2026 10:21 pm