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APSRTC Driver Averts Mishap After Acid Can Bursts

The driver acted swiftly, pulling the bus over to the roadside and allowing all passengers to get down safely. The acid cans were subsequently removed from the vehicle.

20 Aug 2026 2:39 am
CAZRI Tourism Park Protects Endangered Species

The park is protecting/growing 150 plant species, medicinal plants, cacti and succulents, fruit plant, plants of Mexican origin, perennial grasses, ornamental shrubs, perennial grasses, ornamental shrubs, fibre and natural gum resin plants and running the park in 8 hectares, distributed into 32 blocks.

20 Aug 2026 2:35 am
Polytechnic Students Step Up Protests Across Telangana Against GO 97

Students at Government Polytechnic, Ramanthapur, protested on campus, while women students demonstrated at Sangeet X Roads. Another group protested at the Government Institute of Electronics, Secunderabad.

20 Aug 2026 2:27 am
BJP Dividing People Using Vande Mataram: Sapkal

The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee organised the swearing-in ceremony for MLA Sajjid Khan Pathan as the newly appointed president of its Minority Cell at Tilak Bhavan in Mumbai.

20 Aug 2026 2:24 am
No Violations In Tender Norms

An official statement on Wednesday said that the tender notice for undertaking the work in Block One, Block Two and Block Three, where the administrative offices would be constructed, had been issued through newspapers and other channels including websites and the last date for tenders had been fixed for September 1.

20 Aug 2026 2:19 am
Marathi Rule For Auto, Taxi Drivers To Be Strictly Enforced From August 20

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Wednesday that drivers found unable to communicate in practical Marathi would initially be given one month to acquire the required language skills.

20 Aug 2026 2:07 am
Dipke Demands Rs 8,452 Crore PM CARES Corpus For Rural Schools

Dipke argued that the Rs 8,452 crore that is not being used at all could be used for children who need their government schools to function.

20 Aug 2026 2:02 am
FIH Nod For Hyderabad Hockey Turf

The FIH conducted comprehensive field and performance tests to assess the quality and playing characteristics of the facility.

20 Aug 2026 2:00 am
WB Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra

The judge then observed the TMC MPs no respect for law. The case was filed by Chayan Nandi, a resident of Nazirpara in Krishnanagar against Ms Moitra at the district court on June 17 this year for her alleged provocative comments in a viral video that hurt his religious sentiments and that of women.

20 Aug 2026 1:56 am
Kiran, Trithadip, Hitesh Are Table Tennis Champs

Kiran emerged champion in the Mens 40+ section

20 Aug 2026 1:55 am
ASDD List In Telugu Draws Complaints In Hyderabad

In 15 Assembly constituencies of Hyderabad district, the voter enumeration forms were distributed in English. However, the ASDD list is only available in Telugu. Following this, some residents and a few Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of political parties criticised the Election Authorities.

20 Aug 2026 1:51 am
Hyderabad Gears Up For Junior Badminton

Players from England, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, USA, UAE and India will compete across singles and doubles categories.

20 Aug 2026 1:49 am
State Swimmers Dazzle At Junior National Event

The State swimmers won four medals

20 Aug 2026 1:39 am
Silent AFib Can Raise Stroke Risk Fivefold, Warn Doctors

Prof. Dhiraj Gupta, a globally recognised expert in AFib and cardiac electrophysiology from the UK, and Dr C. Narasimhan, director and HOD, electrophysiology services, AIG Hospitals, told Deccan Chronicle AFib often goes undetected because its symptoms can be mild or absent.

20 Aug 2026 1:31 am
National Space Day Celebrations Set For Aug. 22

The programme will be organised by the G.P. Birla Archaeological, Astronomical & Scientific Research Institute in association with the ISG Hyderabad Chapter and will also include a poster presentation competition, exhibition and prize distribution.

20 Aug 2026 1:25 am
BJP Seeks Stipend For Ayush Students

State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao, who visited the students protest camp at the Ayurveda College in Erragadda, said the students had the full support of his party.

20 Aug 2026 1:20 am
IndiGo Website, App Crash Disrupts Flyers

Nitin Joseph of BMJ Travels said, During the outage, attempts to use the digital channels encountered multiple system blockages, including No Data Available or No flights found error messages during flight searches.

20 Aug 2026 1:16 am
Skoda Bets on Sedans, Unveils New Slavia, to Bring in Octavia RS, New Superb

Similarly, the carmaker also announced pre-booking of the Octavia RS and the Superb, which will be delivered in the second quarter of next year.

20 Aug 2026 1:07 am
Karan, Deepak, Shaffan, Sriman Best

Shaik Sohail remained unbeaten on 56

20 Aug 2026 1:05 am
Group-1 Exam Irregularities Unprecedented, Says Naidu

This, he said, seriously compromised the credibility of the recruitment process for senior state officials.

20 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Jagan Tells Party Leaders, Activists to Work for YSRC Victory in Local Body Polls

He sounded confident that the YSRC would emerge victorious.

20 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Telangana Photographic Society Launches Inaugural Awards

TPS president Arvind Chenji said the awards were instituted in the belief that photography depends not only on those who create images, but also on those who teach, mentor, support conservation and create opportunities for photographers.

20 Aug 2026 12:43 am
Expenses Worry as Government Decides on Direct Election of Urban Local Body Chiefs

The backward classes will have 33.33 per cent reservations in the direct elections too.

20 Aug 2026 12:39 am
M.P. Nathanael | Can Police Use of Pellet Guns Be Fully Banned?

Five injured protesters revive concerns over the risks of pellet guns and non-lethal alternatives

20 Aug 2026 12:34 am
Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Tata at Crossroads: Noel or Still Chandrasekaran?

Tata succession race puts family ties, governance and leadership under scrutiny

20 Aug 2026 12:34 am
DC Edit | SC Probe May Help Define Limits of Permissible Force

Court intervention seeks accountability over alleged excesses against student protesters

20 Aug 2026 12:33 am
GVMC Projects Review Flags Delays, Lack of Quality Monitoring

He directed officials to expedite these projects and improve the infrastructure for citizens.

20 Aug 2026 12:27 am
National Dam Safety Panel Hails HYDRAA Lake Restoration Model

The plans include protecting the lake boundaries, safeguarding public assets and preserving the surrounding environment.

20 Aug 2026 12:24 am
HMDA to E-Auction Mokila Plots on Sept 2

A large number of prospective bidders attended a prebid meeting on Wednesday to seek clarity on the auction process and plot details.

20 Aug 2026 12:22 am
Neha Bora Says Modi Regimes Neglect Triggered Youth Protests

The AISA president said students and parents had joined the agitation over examination irregularities and injustices.

20 Aug 2026 12:20 am
Two Temples Handed Over To Endowments Department

The handover of the two temples, along with their properties and jewellery, was completed as per the government orders and prescribed procedures, TTD officials said.

20 Aug 2026 12:14 am
DC Edit | I-T Crackdown: Dont Harass Parents

Measures target tax evasion while allowing small taxpayers to declare overseas assets

20 Aug 2026 12:14 am
Delhi Removes Structures Outside Pakistan Mission

The action came three days after Pakistani authorities dismantled security barricades outside the Indian High Commission (HCI) in Islamabad.

20 Aug 2026 12:14 am
CM Naidu to Inaugurate Rs 52.5-Crore Pilgrim Facilities at Indrakeeladri

The Sri Kanaka Durga Annaprasadam Sadanam and Sri Durga Bhavani Mahaprasadam Bhavan (Laddu Pottu) would be inaugurated at 11.32am on August 21 in the presence of state ministers and elected representatives. These would be dedicated to devotees.

20 Aug 2026 12:14 am
Metro Ridership Up, RTC Commuters Struggle

While commuters gradually adapted to the diversions, bus passengers continued to face delays, prompting many to shift to Metro services for faster travel.

20 Aug 2026 12:11 am
Water Board Issues Warnings To Desludging Vehicle Owners

HMWS&SB warned against unauthorised desludging vehicles and misuse of its logo, announcing strict action and a new operating policy.

20 Aug 2026 12:08 am
SC Gives Coast Guard 2 Weeks on Woman Officers Commission

The bench told Attorney General R. Venkataramani, appearing for the ICG, that it was giving the force two weeks to take a decision.

20 Aug 2026 12:07 am
US to Broaden Public Charge Rules for Green Card Applicants from September 18

Officers can consider an applicant's financial resources, family circumstances, age, health, education, employment and skills, as well as the use of means-tested public benefits.

20 Aug 2026 12:04 am
Draft Electoral Rolls Trigger Voter Frustration In Telangana

Telangana voters have raised concerns over the cumbersome PDF-based system for checking names in the newly released SIR draft electoral rolls.

20 Aug 2026 12:03 am
Lottery for Indiramma Homes Towers from Aug 27

A final list is being prepared after verifying whether applicants are permanent residents of Hyderabad and whether they already own a flat or plot within the ORR area.

20 Aug 2026 12:02 am
CM Naidu to Inaugurate Veligonda Project by August End

The CM, he said, would fulfill the 30 years dream of the people from the western sector of erstwhile Prakasam district by inaugurating the project.

20 Aug 2026 12:01 am
Direct Polls for Mayors, Municipal Chiefs Get AP Assembly Nod

Bill seeks stronger public mandate and faster decision-making for urban development

19 Aug 2026 11:58 pm
TN MLAs To Get Cars For Constituency Work

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay announced cars and 1 lakh monthly support for MLAs drivers, vehicle expenses and assistants to aid constituency work.

19 Aug 2026 11:58 pm
Ladakhs Leadership Stands Firm; Presents Full Charter of NonNegotiable Demands in Leh Meeting

These visits reflect a shift toward holding consultations within Ladakh itself, signalling a more regioncentric approach by the Centre.

19 Aug 2026 11:56 pm
Rajnath, Koizumi to Deepen India-Japan Defence Ties

The meeting is expected to provide an opportunity to prepare a roadmap for advancing bilateral defence and security cooperation and promoting stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

19 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
Telangana Revises Cinema Ticket Rates, Mandates Affordable Access

New rules mandate 25% non-premium seats to keep movie tickets affordable

19 Aug 2026 11:50 pm
Last Word Babu of Killed School Principal Leads to Two Students Arrest

Police seized 1.54 lakh from their possession. Blood strains have been found on the currency.

19 Aug 2026 11:48 pm
AU Start-Up Centre Closure Decision Sparks Concern

Entrepreneurs, academics say move undermines the spirit of National Education Policy-2020 and weaken the universitys innovation ecosystem.

19 Aug 2026 11:47 pm
Modi Govt Plans One Day, One University Outreach for GenZ

Education minister Pralhad Joshi and youth affairs and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya have been given the responsibility of coordinating with universities and ministers for the visits.

19 Aug 2026 11:44 pm
Modi Tops Ministers Social Media Ranking

Modi emerged at the top of the ranking based on the traction generated by social media content.

19 Aug 2026 11:44 pm