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62-Year-Old Sentenced To 10 Years Imprisonment For Rape In Peddapalli

The incident occurred on April 23 in 2024 while the victims mother was away for work.

13 May 2026 2:38 am
3 Held With 194 Kg Ganja In Anakapalle

As many as 1,177 kgs of dry cannabis and 7.14 kgs of hash oil was seized in 46 cases so far in 2026

13 May 2026 2:18 am
RBI Cancels License Of Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank

On liquidation every depositor would be entitled to receive thedeposit insurance claim amount of his/her deposits up to 5 lakh fromthe Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), saidthe RBI in a statement.

13 May 2026 2:18 am
Udhaya Reignites Sanatana Dharmam Row

The opposition would not allow Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be sidelined as it happened at the swearing in when it was pushed to the third position as it was sung after the singing of the national anthem and Vanthe Madaram, the national song, he said.

13 May 2026 2:12 am
EV Explodes, Kills One In Bengaluru

Police said Lourd Nathan had put the electric scooter on charging mode and slept. He had put his vehicle in charge at around 11 pm.

13 May 2026 2:09 am
Telangana HC: Official Duty Shield Cannot Protect Police from Prosecution for Illegal Detention

Vijay Gopal argued that illegal detention and coercive conduct could not be treated as acts done in discharge of official duty.

13 May 2026 2:07 am
Govt Appoints OSD For CM Vijay

Principal Secretary to Government Reeta Harish Thakkar, in an order, said the terms and conditions of the appointment would be issued separately.

13 May 2026 2:02 am
TVK Asks Cadre To Desist From Banner Culture

In a statement issued from the party headquarters, TVK general secretary and minister N. Anand said the party was founded solely for the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu and that party workers must uphold public responsibility in all activities.

13 May 2026 1:58 am
CM Vijay Holds Meet On Tackling Drinking Water Issue

Vijay also directed all Collectors to conduct weekly reviews every Monday on the status of drinking water supply and maintain continuous monitoring to prevent disruptions.

13 May 2026 1:54 am
Tapas Roy Made Pro-Tem Speaker, Set To Be WB Assembly Speaker

Mr Roy later took a swipe at Trinamul Congress supremo and former CM Mamata Banerjee who earlier used to ask opposition to seal it's mouth with tape. He sought her party this time to add tape on its mouth to stay silent.

13 May 2026 1:44 am
Maharashtra Orders Crackdown On Illegal Bike Taxi Apps

The minister wrote to the Additional Director General of Police of the Maharashtra Cyber Department regarding the alleged illegal operation of bike taxi services through mobile applications.

13 May 2026 1:40 am
Four Youths Killed In A Lightning Strike In A Kerala Tourist Spot

The victims were identified as Rahees, 20, Bahas, 18, Siyad, 18, and Fahadh, 22, all from Vellilla Malayil. The injured, Roshan, 20, and Ishaath, 16, are also from the same village.

13 May 2026 1:26 am
Bandi Bhagirath Case: Owaisi Counters BRS Over Questioning His Silence Till Now, By Pointing Out 2022 Case

Owaisi said the police had already registered a case under the Pocso Act.

13 May 2026 1:13 am
Rupee Closes At New Low Of 95.62 Against US Dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.50 and lost further ground to touch an all-time low of 95.74, edging closer to the 96 mark against the American dollar.

13 May 2026 1:10 am
Procure Paddy by May End: Revanth

Govt ropes in tractors, temporary storage to clear paddy stocks.

13 May 2026 1:05 am
AIIMS Bibinagar Celebrates International Nurse Day With A Blood Donation Camp

The initiative saw active participation from senior nursing officers, students, employees and members of the public, as AIIMS Bibinagar nursing officers actively donated blood and motivated others to join the noble cause.

13 May 2026 1:04 am
Archaeological Find: Four 13th-Century Hero Stones Discovered At Rameswaram Banda

Two of the warriors hold long swords and bows, while the other two with spears and shields. According to Chandrakanth all four warriors are portrayed in the midst of a battlefield, and attained heroic martyrdom.

13 May 2026 12:59 am
Bride Says Interfaith Marriage Not Under Duress; HC Closes Habeas Plea

It was alleged that after the marriage was disclosed, her mother and other family members opposed the union and caused her detention.

13 May 2026 12:52 am
R1 RCM Expands Hyderabad Operations

The company said the expansion is part of its India growth strategy and will support backend healthcare revenue cycle operations, including accounts receivable follow-up and billing functions.

13 May 2026 12:48 am
DC Impact - Malkajgiri Municipal Officials Inspect Dangerous Rocks on Tuesday

Officials also announced plans to redevelop the hill areas into rock parks after the safety works are completed.

13 May 2026 12:42 am
PM Panel Meets on Next CBI Chief

The key committee is responsible for finalising the selection of next CBI Director. The selection is done from a panel of officers. Some of the names of IPS officers that are understood to be under consideration include Parag Jain, Shatrujeet Kapoor, Yogesh Gupta, GP Singh, and Praveer Ranjan.

13 May 2026 12:38 am
Kerala Fishermen Detained for Illegal Fishing in Thoothukudi Waters

Mechanised boat seized after alleged entry into restricted Tamil Nadu waters

13 May 2026 12:32 am
Funds Crunch: Amma Adarsha Patashala Committees Facing Financial Burden

The patasala committees chairperson Navaneetha says she had mortgaged her pusthelathadu to mobilise money for construction of the toilets in the school.

13 May 2026 12:29 am
MioPods Launches Work Pods At Hyderabad Airport

Start-up introduces private workspaces for passengers at RGIA

13 May 2026 12:29 am
Call for Curbs on E-Pharmacies

Predatory pricing of drugs posing threat to public health, say chemists

13 May 2026 12:21 am
Miraculous Escape as One of Two RTC Buses Plunges Into Valley Near Srisailam

Passengers of both the buses escaped without serious injuries.

13 May 2026 12:19 am
NTA Faces Criticism After NEET-UG Cancellation Over Paper Leak

The NTA drew criticism for its inability to conduct NEET-UG 2026 properly.

13 May 2026 12:19 am
From Prison Cells to Productive Fields: Nellores Semi-open Jail Turns Inmates into Organic Farmers

Every morning, inmates selected for their good conduct head to the fields to cultivate brinjals, bottle gourds, ridge gourds, drumsticks and leafy vegetables using eco-friendly farming methods.

13 May 2026 12:16 am
TGPCB Recruitment Notification Draws Criticism Over Eligibility Criteria

Referring to the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Boards Notification 02/2024, one of the candidates said applicants from multiple science backgrounds were allowed to apply there along with chemistry graduates.

13 May 2026 12:15 am
Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated With Religious Fervour in Tirumala, Tirupati

The Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple holds special significance, as the idol of Lord Hanuman appears in handcuffs

13 May 2026 12:15 am
Nursing Directorate To Be Set Up, 1,919 Officers Appointed

The minister informed that results for around 2,000 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) posts would be announced within the next one or two days, while recruitment of 732 pharmacists, delayed due to legal issues, would also be completed soon.

13 May 2026 12:15 am
Amazon Bazaar Sees Growth in TG, AP

Vijayawada, Guntur, Visakhapatnam and Warangal are the other key markets.

13 May 2026 12:12 am
MLA Quarters to Be Handed Over Within a Week; Plot Allocation for Farmers Almost Completed

He asserted that the allotment process were carried out in accordance with the government policy through a transparent online lottery system.

13 May 2026 12:10 am
Ravana Seva at Ancient Jonnawada Temple in Nellore District Today

The temples origins are linked to ancient legends narrated in the Brahmananda Purana and Skanda Purana

13 May 2026 12:10 am
Drive by OMCs for Cancellation of LPG Subsidy Triggers Panic

The difference was that while it was voluntary earlier, it will now be mandatory for those with income exceeding Rs 10 lakh annually.

13 May 2026 12:07 am
Beyond STEM: Why Hyderabads Brightest Students are Ditching IIT Dreams for Commerce and Arts

K. Preetam Reddy, an MCom student and placement coordinator at OU, chose finance over the IIT route despite receiving free IIT coaching after Class X.

13 May 2026 12:05 am
AP EAMCET-26 Peaceful With 93.57% Attendance on Day-1

University officials released the set code for AP EAMCET-2026 and reviewed the conduct of the examination in AP and Hyderabad

13 May 2026 12:05 am
NRR Slams Cong. for Twisting Modis Austerity Call

At a media briefing on Tuesday, Rao insisted Modis suggestions were voluntary calls for sacrifice in national interest, not mandates.

13 May 2026 12:04 am
Passengers Divided Over AI Assistant Bholu Max

Passengers praise multilingual, quick replies; others cite tech failure concerns

13 May 2026 12:02 am
Telangana Steals the Show at EV Confab

The conference unveiled strategies to fasttrack public EV charging stations and launched the National Unified EV Charging App to boost accessibility.

13 May 2026 12:01 am
NEET Cancellation Rekindles Anxiety, Reform Demands

Santosh, a firstyear MBBS student from Government Medical College, Sircilla, recalled how aspirants have faced uncertainty continuously over the last few years.

12 May 2026 11:59 pm
Food Safety Officials Raid Mangoes Selling Shops to Check Carbide Ripening

The official advised consumers to examine the natural colour, aroma and quality of mangoes before purchase

12 May 2026 11:58 pm
Kotagiri Resident Amazes With 160 Rose Varieties In Home Garden

Reddy stated that he settled down in Gundada village limits in the Nilgiris to find a tranquil haven for a peaceful life after retirement.

12 May 2026 11:58 pm
Telangana Fails to Form Heritage Panels

The delay has alarmed historians, conservationists and activists, especially after the demolition of an 800yearold temple in Warangal.

12 May 2026 11:57 pm
Pocso Case: Bandi Vows Legal Course, Alleges Political Targeting

Sanjay asserted that he does not support wrongdoing, even within his family. Everyone is equal before the law. If a mistake is committed, they must face the consequences and abide by the courts decision, he said.

12 May 2026 11:57 pm
AP Reconstitutes Transgender Welfare Board, Appoints New Members

As part of the restructuring, the government nominated district collectors to ensure regional representation in the board.

12 May 2026 11:55 pm
BRS To Go Digital for Its Membership Drive: KCR

Party to train workers in 35,655 booths; 71,310 cadres to be deployed for enrolment

12 May 2026 11:54 pm
Asad Questions Modis Statement on Gold

Owaisi also slammed the Centre the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026.

12 May 2026 11:54 pm
Sea of Devotees for Ganga Jatara at Tataiahgunta Temple

Devotees from different parts of Rayalaseema, and from neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, arrived in large numbers to take part in the centuries-old folk festival dedicated to Goddess Gangamma

12 May 2026 11:51 pm
Lokesh to Visit RDT on Thursday

This, after the Union home affairs ministry renewed the foreign contribution regulation act (FCRA) licence of the trust, it being a top NGO, after a yearlong push.

12 May 2026 11:51 pm