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Farmers in Sundaragiri climbed a water tank protesting the proposed L-21 minor canal, alleging it would take away a substantial portion of their farmland.
Daram Subba Rao of Jana Sena was elected unopposed at Darsi, while Gorla Madhu Latha of the BJP won at Yerraguntla.
There is very little reason for the Congress to dig out remarks earlier made by BJP leaders about leaders of the opposition parties, including Rahul Gandhi. References made in breach of decency do not cancel out; they remain a blot on those who make them and on their parties. An unconditional apology would be a better course for the party and its leader to take
Visakhapatnam district has activated disaster response teams, prepared relief camps and issued public safety advisories ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on the Kancha Gachibowli land issue: Reports
The available water resources should be used with great care by giving top priority to drinking water supply.
A team from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reached the spot and plugged the leak around 11 am.
K. Akhil Sri Guruteja of Kakinada filed a PIL seeking permission to file nominations online and an amendment to Rule 8 of the AP Panchayat Raj Election Rules, 2006.
According to police, the girl was staying with her grandmother while her parents were in Hyderabad for daily-wage work.
Telangana received 615.5 mm rainfall during the southwest monsoon between June and September against a normal of 740.6 mm, leaving a deficit of about 17 per cent.
Rajnath Singh condemns the Congress chiefs comments as BJP demands a personal apology.
Emergency response teams and specialised equipment have been deployed across Andhra Pradesh as APEPDCL prepares for cyclone-related damage and restoration work.
Residents urged civic authorities to ensure that sewage was diverted into the proper drainage network and that accumulated waste was cleared.
The government has already made it clear that irrigation water cannot be supplied: Reports
The three-party alliance is keen on highlighting its development agenda, while the YSRC is also bringing the long-pending project into its campaign narrative.
The proposals have the potential to generate 20,879 jobs.
The MoU was signed between Lanxess India and Hindustan Colas to establish a framework for evaluating technical, commercial and business opportunities in the field of bitumen and asphalt modification technologies.
The chaos also resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man: Reports
The research will involve field visits, conversations with artisans, and documentation of Dokra-making processes, tools, materials and techniques.
Sparks Debate Over Opening of Liquor Outlets Across UT
The dessert spread follows a trick-or-treat theme and features Blood Moon Dark Chocolate Gateau, Poisoned Caramel Apple Mousse and The Vampires Eye Raspberry Tartlet.
The additional two hours of permitted movement are expected to improve coal dispatches from Naini Mine and help Genco meet its supply targets.
The majority of Americans, including those who voted for him into office, think he is doing a poor job. This is revealed through something called an approval rating, conducted regularly by several reputable polling organisations. A question is asked, such as: Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is doing his job? Respondents say yes, no or that they are unable to say. Mr Trumps approval rating is under 40 per cent, meaning that a significant majority of Americans disapprove of
Supriya Shrinate and Sanjay Singh question the CEOs response to software-generated errors in voter names.
BJP national general secretary in-charge of party affairs in Chhattisgarh: Reports
Four Hyderabad galleries launched the inaugural Art Week, featuring works by emerging artists, curated exhibitions and interactive sessions on art and creative careers.
The forthcoming meetings are expected to provide opportunities to deepen cooperation on regional security, trade and defence.
Fadnavis gives agrees to consider Telanganas request
Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to evacuate vulnerable residents, deploy disaster response teams and safeguard crops as Cyclone Arnab approaches Andhra Pradesh.
Congress MLA J. Anirudh Reddy threatened an indefinite hunger strike with 30,000 people over pending development funds and bills in Jadcherla.
BRS leader Harish Rao questioned the Congress government's plan for Tummidihatti, arguing that Medigadda offers greater water availability at lower cost.
Police probe the death of Krishna Koundinya, who was taken unconscious from a farmhouse to hospital
Telanganas tallest temple chariot drew an estimated 50,000 devotees to the annual Rathotsavam of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy in Sircilla.
Hyderabad recorded temperatures as low as 14.8C amid gusty winds, while Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms across Telangana.
SCR and BDL launched Vigilance Awareness Week activities under the theme Probity for Prosperity, promoting integrity and ethical conduct.
The public needs someone to blame; and the blame for the Chorbagan tragedy has shifted to the new line-up of BJPs North Kolkata heavyweights, Tamaghna Ghosh and the MLA from Jorasanko, Bijay Ojha. It is not sufficient, though logically necessary, that various minions of the committee are arrested for the lapses in crowd control. The public seems to have made up its mind; the committee failed
24-hour control rooms, emergency repair teams and buffer stocks of electrical equipment kept ready; special focus on Godavari basin areas
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged medical institutions to strengthen research, embrace emerging technologies and develop solutions to healthcare challenges at Dr NTR University of Health Sciences 40th anniversary celebrations.
Bars and restaurants remained shut on Monday in protest against a hike in privilege tax: Reports
South Coast Railway has set up a round-the-clock control room in Visakhapatnam and intensified safety checks ahead of anticipated heavy rain and strong winds from Cyclone Arnab.
BJP leaders Lanka Dinakar and Sai Kumar campaigned for NDA-backed mayoral candidate K. Ajesh Babu, promising better water supply, drainage and civic infrastructure in Anantapur.
The six officers ordered to be suspended were deployed at polling stations 21 and 26. The ECI has directed the authorities concerned to prepare charge-sheets against them and submit draft copies for its vetting within 10 days of the letter, before formally issuing them. Apart from these six, the ECI has also suspected 21 more officials which include two presiding officers, three polling officers and 16 police personnel deployed at polling stations 21 and 26
Tension flared in Kurnools 16th ward after TD workers allegedly obstructed YSRC leaders during the mayoral election campaign, prompting police intervention.
DMK president M K Stalin strongly condemned the arrest of a former Minister in his Cabinet: Reports
An Anganwadi teacher alerted police to a proposed child marriage involving a 17-year-old girl in Hyderabad, leading to police action and counselling for the girl.
The railways explained that across Indian Railways, around 89 per cent of the tickets are booked online through IRCTC website, while the remaining tickets are booked through PRS counters
The training programme will cover various entrepreneurial sectors: Reports
The swimming pool at My Home Vihanga has been closed to conserve water and two of the gated community's four borewells have dried up. The 2,000-flat complex in the Financial District requires around eight lakh litres of fresh water daily, even as its management restricts gardening and asks residents to use buckets instead of showers
Millers remain tight-lipped as 3,000 tonnes recovered during investigation
Junior doctors in West Bengal have questioned protocols for transferring Chorbagan stampede victims to private hospitals and raised concerns over medicine shortages in government hospitals.

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