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The war has killed more than 1,900 people in Iran and nearly 1,100 in Lebanon, 22 Israelis and 13 U.S. military members, as well as a number of civilians on land and sea in the Gulf region. Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran have been displaced.
Markets had been buoyed at the start of this week by Trump saying that strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure would be postponed, adding that the two sides were in peace talks.
The first phase of the election covers 152 Assembly constituencies. The gazette notification for this phase will be issued on March 30, 2026.
The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by UCO Bank. The case arose from loans aggregating to 56 crore sanctioned by the bank in 2008-2009, which later turned into non-performing assets.
The MLA also questioned the failure to implement the BC Sub-Plan to ensure dedicated funds for these communities.
Paddy cultivated over about 10,001 acres under the Pedda Mallareddy tank was affected, while mango, maize and vegetable crops also suffered losses.
The programme, led by CID director general of police Dr Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, focused on the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, and the AP Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2025.
How an alert morning walker in Calcutta (now Kolkata) averted a Nicolas Maduro-type covert regime change and kidnapping attempt during the 1971 Liberation War
An LPG tanker, BW Borch, carrying 24,000 metric tonnes, is expected to berth on Friday.
The new policy offers subsidies for operating flights on non-profitable routes, airport development, airport maintenance and aircraft acquisition.
Police arrested five accused Kallepalli Srinivas, Chandrayya, Yadamma, Naresh and Neeraja all residents of Dusakal village, and filed a chargesheet after investigation.
Is this unusual? Somewhat. India has no shortage of capable former babus, but very few manage to stay in circulation at this level across roles and years.
The state share in subsidy and the farmers premium share are pending from the state government.
A 38-year-old woman, Shivaratri Anitha, was taken into custody for alleged illegal possession and sale of explosive materials.
The video of the incident, recorded by bystanders, has gone viral.
Both Jagga Reddy and Kusuma Kumar were present in court at the time of the judgment.
The prestigious 44-week course, which commenced on May 26, 2025 and concluded on March 26, 2026, trained 155 officers from the Indian Army, Navy.
In a message on Thursday, Governor said, On the happy and auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes.
The protest was held as part of a Chalo Assembly call, with participants alleging prolonged wage disparities and employment insecurity.
The second PRC, constituted in October 2023 during the BRS regime, was given multiple extensions every six months
Manohar said there are nearly 94 lakh beneficiaries under the Deepam scheme in Andhra Pradesh.
Police confirmed the deaths of Uppu Ramadevi, 41, and Punugoti Venkatesh, 38, who had boarded the bus from the Jagtial region and were working in Ramaiahpalli and Ayodya areas respectively.
Forest officials said that on completion of the treatment, the leopard would be released in the forest area.
Officials said use of subsidised domestic LPG for commercial activity is a punishable offence under safety and civil supplies norms.
The Special Task Force (STF) team led by DSP Anji Reddy intercepted two vehicles at Pahadi Shareef and seized 111.5 litres of contraband along with the vehicle.
The tragedy occurred shortly after 6 a.m. when the private bus travelled past Markapur and rammed into a tipper lorry on a relatively deserted stretch of the road.
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The move follows the State governments earlier decision not to implement the legislation, despite it having been passed by the House.
The pilgrim city remains dependent on temple tourism, with no strong push to develop attractions that can retain visitors
The other countries named were Russia, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Iraq
The highest temperature was 39.4C, recorded at Khanapur in Nirmal district.
During the interaction, Nikhil Dey appreciated several initiatives being implemented by the state government under its Praja palana approach.
The blaze was brought under control by the firemen within a short time.
BRS says Assembly time must focus on public issues, not games or cultural programmes
Researchers presented plans on low-cost battery materials, improved cathodes for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, solid electrolytes, faster charging technologies and recycling of used batteries.
Venkat Reddy noted that while the Northern Part of the RRR has already received approval and is in the tendering stage, progress on the Southern stretch strengthens prospects for completing the entire ring road project.
He urged the government to withdraw the memo and immediately announce the PRC.
The scheme was allegedly promoted by a person identifying himself as CEO Luis Sanchez.
Social media platforms were flooded with videos and reels of the rush, even as some users attempted to clarify that there was no fuel shortage. Several clips also showed people storing petrol and diesel in containers.
Victims were migrant workers travelling for jobs, reflecting risks of rural migration patterns
In Hyderabad, many shops have already displayed banners informing customers about the proposed strike to avoid inconvenience.
Vijay, who had earlier planned a colourful event at a beach resort in Mahabalipuram on March 29 to introduce the candidates fighting under the TVK banner in the Assembly elections from the 234 constituencies
After evaluation by the hospitals nephrology department, doctors advised a kidney transplant. His father, P. Narasimha Rao, volunteered as the donor. The procedure was carried out under the Aarogyasri scheme after completion of required tests and protocols.
Howver, panic buying led to lengthy queues at petrol pumps on Wednesday and continued into the morning hours of Thursday.
Exchange of fire lasts 30 minutes as forces intensify operations in Bishnupur district
According to officials, the three accused were produced before a court, following which a fresh petition was filed seeking five days custody.
The state government had announced an ex-gratia of 5 lakh to families of each of the deceased in the Kurnool bus tragedy. Many victims burnt beyond recognition, making their identification extremely difficult.
The recommendations have been submitted to the government for consideration.
Muralidharan, a professor of economics at the University of California, had conducted studies on education in united Andhra Pradesh.
The initiative is intended to improve road conditions and sanitation along one of the zones major corridors.

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