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The Discoms See Gradual Rise in Unrestricted Peak Power Demand

Telangana's peak power demand has risen steadily over the past month, driven largely by increased agricultural consumption amid delayed monsoon rains.

17 Jul 2026 11:08 pm
West Bengal: Shah On Two-Day WB Visit

Mr Shah, who landed at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, spent the night at Border Security Force (North Bengal Frontier) headquarters in Kadamtala: Reports

17 Jul 2026 11:06 pm
OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Political Killings Rise In UK, Like India But USA Still Leads Pack | Farrukh Dhondy

Yes, India has seen some -- from the shooting of the Mahatma to that of Indira Gandhi and then Rajiv. But surely the record, from the shooting of Abraham Lincoln through the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr and recently the right-wing propagandist Charlie Kirk, sets the United States in the legendary lead?

17 Jul 2026 11:03 pm
SRM-AP Students Unveil Indigenous Air Taxi Prototype

The prototype, conceptualised, designed and developed by Team Skyworks, was unveiled at the university campus on Friday with a successful live flight demonstration: Reports

17 Jul 2026 11:02 pm
Hyderabad Residents Flag Poor TGSPDCL Response During Power Outages

Consumers have raised concerns over frequent power cuts, voltage fluctuations and the lack of timely response from TGSPDCL field officials.

17 Jul 2026 11:02 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Fortinet Provides 10 Lakh Worth Laptops To Police

The company would donate another batch of laptops worth 20 lakh within the next 10 days to further strengthen the district police's technological capabilities: Fortinet India managing director Kishore

17 Jul 2026 10:57 pm
CCPA Fines SpiceJet Rs 1 Lakh for Using Deceptive Dark Patterns on Booking Platform

Authority finds pre-ticked consent boxes mislead users and violate consumer protection norms

17 Jul 2026 10:49 pm
New Delhi: BLAs Key To Voter Roll Accuracy

BLAs play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy, transparency and integrity of the rolls: Officials

17 Jul 2026 10:49 pm
Karnataka Gets Extension To Hold Elections To 5 City Corporations

The elections to the newly formed City Corporations should be scheduled after the completion of SIR: Supreme Court

17 Jul 2026 10:44 pm
NSUI Seeks Probe Into Alleged Forged SVU Documents

NSUI state general secretary Jenne Mallikarjuna submitted a representation to SVU vice-chancellor Prof. Tata Narasimha Rao on Friday, urging the university to conduct a detailed inquiry and register criminal cases against Sri Sai & Co.

17 Jul 2026 10:39 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Banking Services Reaching Every Village, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Centre has introduced schemes under which even street vendors can avail bank loans without collateral: Nirmala Sitharaman

17 Jul 2026 10:38 pm
India Slams Pakistan Over Hafiz Saeed Remarks, Reaffirms Claim on Gilgit-Baltistan

MEA says Pakistan has no locus standi, cites decades-long support for cross-border terrorism.

17 Jul 2026 10:38 pm
Marginalised Telangana Students Crack NEET UG

A. Praneeth, who secured AIR 38,138, said he studied in a private school till Class 10 before joining a welfare institution due to financial difficulties.

17 Jul 2026 10:35 pm
Telangana Cabinet Clears Revised Bullet Train Alignments and Transgender Quota in Civic Bodies

At present, municipalities and municipal corporations have five co-opted members.

17 Jul 2026 10:32 pm
Telangana: BJP, Students Protest Fee Reimbursement Delay In Nizamabad

MLA Rakesh Reddy said students were facing difficulties due to non-payment of dues and urged the government to address the issue: Reports

17 Jul 2026 10:32 pm
TG Cabinet Forms SET to Probe Dharani Irregularities

The Cabinet decided that stringent action should be initiated against all those found guilty

17 Jul 2026 10:31 pm
BJP Targets Singareni With Jai Shri Ram Jai Singareni Slogans

The BJP has launched a political outreach in Telangana's coal belt with the slogan Jai Shri Ram Jai Singareni, aiming to strengthen its support among Singareni workers.

17 Jul 2026 10:28 pm
India Considering Dhaka's Request For Sheikh Hasina's Extradition

We have received a request for extradition. This request, as we have said earlier as well, is under examination. The request is being taken into consideration given the legalities and judicial process that are involved, said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Mr Randhir Jaiswal

17 Jul 2026 10:27 pm
2.5 Lakh Register for Rahuls Chhatron Ki Goonj Event

Rahul Gandhi arrived in Dehradun on Friday evening, his first visit since the 2022 Assembly elections.

17 Jul 2026 10:27 pm
Palnadu Poised To Emerge As Entrepreneurship Hub, Says CM

The Chief Minister observed that AP was in severe financial distress when the present government assumed office two years ago.

17 Jul 2026 10:23 pm
Telangana Students Shine in NEET UG

Eight Telangana students secure top NEET UG ranks, with Sahyu achieving AIR 13

17 Jul 2026 10:19 pm
Thousands of Adivasis Rally For GO 3, 1/70 Act

The gathering, held at the Junior College Grounds, was organised jointly by the Adivasi Girijana Sangham and more than 100 social media influencers and content creators to highlight issues affecting tribal communities

17 Jul 2026 10:18 pm
Jana Sena Says No to 2024 NDA Poll Formula in Local Body Elections

Those decisions, he said, had been taken solely to strengthen the NDA and ensure public welfare.

17 Jul 2026 10:17 pm
SC Steps In on Costly Life-Saving Drugs

She died while the petition was pending.

17 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Telangana Cabinet to Seek Central Aid for El Nino Drought; Directs Contingency Plans Across State

Revanth Reddy directed all departments to prepare contingency action plans to address drinking water supply, irrigation, agriculture and uninterrupted power supply

17 Jul 2026 10:10 pm
FIR Alleges Fraud in Polls to JH International Centre

T. Narendra Chowdary acted as the returning officer (RO) without any valid resolution or appointment letter from the Secretary

17 Jul 2026 10:00 pm
Indian Navy To Induct 3 More Mh-60R Seahawks

New additions will strengthen anti-submarine warfare and maritime security capabilities.

17 Jul 2026 9:59 pm
Keralam: Football Frenzy Sparks Extra Power Push

KSEB to ensure 24-hour supply amid football fever: Reports

17 Jul 2026 9:55 pm
Nvidia Loses Top Spot to Apple as Chip Selloff Hits Valuation

Nvidia has become the signature stock for the AI revolution triggered by the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, with its powerful processors core to the technology.

17 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
Negligent Third-party Security Encouraging Robberies At ATM Centres

It is alleged that the contracted third parties are content with claiming insurance for any robberies at the ATM centres

17 Jul 2026 9:53 pm
Tamil Nadu: CMs Call For Self-Enumeration

The census was meant for the peoples welfare and hence it should be successfully completed: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay

17 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
Warangal MP Urges Railways to Expedite Land Transfer for Kazipet Bus Stand

Warangal MP Dr Kadiam Kavya urged South Central Railway to expedite the transfer of railway land for the proposed Kazipet bus stand.

17 Jul 2026 9:47 pm
Madhya Pradesh: Armed Gang Raids MP's Narwar Fort, Steals Rare 'Astadhatu' Cannon

The antique heist took place in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday: Police

17 Jul 2026 9:43 pm
Supreme Court Seeks Clear Report on Asarams Health

Court asks state to clarify medical condition; next hearing scheduled for July 21

17 Jul 2026 9:41 pm
Indira Gandhi's 1984 Meet With Wangchuk's Father Gains Fresh Relevance

The comparison between the official responses to Wangchuk's and Wangyal's protests was echoed publicly by Khera as well, after he met Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar.

17 Jul 2026 9:40 pm
Karnataka: 21-Year-Old Found Murdered A Day After Post-Marriage Feast In Ballari

The deceased has been identified as Nabirasool (21). Police have registered a murder case and launched an investigation: Reports

17 Jul 2026 9:35 pm
India Rejects Ex-Japan Ministers Claims, Reaffirms 2030 Bullet Train Target

MEA says Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail is on track, with phased rollout from 2027.

17 Jul 2026 9:32 pm
Government Halts Gravel Quarrying at Panchadarla Over Violations

The Andhra Pradesh government has suspended gravel quarrying at Panchadarla after officials found alleged mining violations and encroachment.

17 Jul 2026 9:30 pm
Genome Sequencing Lab to Be Revived Amid Covid Cases

Health authorities are also assessing the availability of trained personnel required to restart the facility

17 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Astroguide for Saturday, July 18, 2026

Star: Purvaphalguni till 6.05 pm

17 Jul 2026 9:19 pm
Lokesh Calls For Fairplay in Faculty Recruitments

Lokesh directed the authorities to ensure that the interview process is conducted with the highest standards of transparency.

17 Jul 2026 9:17 pm
Why Wildfire Smoke Is So Dangerous and How It Harms the Body

Smoke also harms pregnant women, increasing the risk of premature births and low-weight babies who could have breathing problems the rest of their lives, doctors and studies say .

17 Jul 2026 9:14 pm
BJP Seeks Centres Support to FCV Tobacco Farmers in AP

These farmers are supporting the government with substantial revenue inputs every year

17 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
Modi Virtually Inaugurates Revamped HITEC City Railway Station

Prizes were distributed to students who participated in competitions organised as part of the event

17 Jul 2026 9:08 pm
Hurdles Cleared For Darshan-starrer Boss Movie

The actor and his wife alleged the movies teaser depicted in such a manner that any normal viewer of the teaser would associate the teaser to the Darshan facing criminal case in the alleged murder of Renukaswamy

17 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
3 Held For Injecting Painkiller Tablets in Utnoor

Police seized three strips of Tapentadol tablets, two syringes and two mobile phones from the accused

17 Jul 2026 8:59 pm
Anivara Asthanam Celebrated With Religious Fervour

The rituals concluded with the Rupayi Harati, after which the Lachchana was placed at the Lord's feet

17 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
UP: Teen Gang-Raped by Uncle, Driver Jumps from Moving truck, Both Arrested

During interrogation, the accused admitted that they were under the influence of alcohol when they took the girl with them and gang-raped her, ACP (Ghatampur) Krishnakant Yadav said.

17 Jul 2026 8:52 pm
Govt. To Unveil Revised Index Of Core Industries

It has also been observed that the government has been on a data revision spree in the recent time, as it has already updated CPI, GDP, WPI and IIP calculations earlier this year. It also released the producer price index on a trial basis and an index of services production

17 Jul 2026 8:48 pm
322 Farmers Get Pattadar Passbooks After Decades

MLA Prashanthi Reddy says decades-old issue nears resolution; 140 cases still pending.

17 Jul 2026 8:42 pm