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In A First, Tiger Census Covers Entire Chhattisgarh Reserve, Thanks To Fall Of East Corridor Of Reds

The entire USTR is now completely free of Naxal influence. For the first time in the history of USTR, tiger census is covering the entire reserve comprising 143 forest beats, this time. The previous tiger censuses could cover only 50 percent of the USTR due to the Naxal threat: Deputy director, USTR, Varun Kumar Jain

13 Mar 2026 8:09 pm
Interface Between Forests, Farmlands Remains Fragile in Erstwhile Chittoor District

Farmers sometimes draw power from nearby lines to protect crops from wild boars and other animals

13 Mar 2026 8:05 pm
Experts At Human Rights National Conference Call For Rights-Based Development, Ethical Governance

The initiative encouraged knowledge sharing on best practices for integrating these principles into business operations while strengthening corporate responsibility frameworks aligned with national and international expectations: Reports

13 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
27 TGEMRS Students Fall Ill After Lunch at Dammupeta School

School staff reportedly treated the students in the hostel rooms after calling a private doctor and did not immediately report the incident

13 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
Innovation Panchayat To Nurture Grassroots Ideas In Adilabad

The programme, to be held at the collectors conference hall, will provide a platform for youth, students and rural residents to present their ideas and innovations before subject experts: Reports

13 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
Kerala Couple Dies By Suicide, Unable To Bear Devastating Death Of Their Only Son In A Mishap

The deceased were identified as Venugopalan Nair, 50, and his wife, Smitha, 42, from Paramba in Pionachi. The bodies of the couple were found in their living room on Friday: Reports

13 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
Nizamabad Mayor Lauds Special School During Womens Day Fete

The programme was jointly organised by the society and the Sakhi One Stop Centre.

13 Mar 2026 7:43 pm
Cong. Maintains Balance Between Development, Welfare: Ponguleti

The minister said the government had fulfilled key pre-poll assurances, including crop loan waiver, a Rs 500 bonus per quintal of paddy and free travel for women in TGRTC buses

13 Mar 2026 7:41 pm
War in West Asia Remains a Concern for Auto Industry: SIAM

Vehicle sales surge in Feb, but industry wary of geopolitical risks to exports

13 Mar 2026 7:40 pm
Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam Performed at Kodandarama Temple Ahead of Brahmotsavams

As part of the traditional purification ceremony, the temple premises were thoroughly cleaned

13 Mar 2026 7:37 pm
Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted in Jharsuguda; 92 Cylinders Seized

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was allegedly transferring gas from filled cylinders into empty ones using a pipe and other makeshift equipment. The refilled cylinders were then reportedly sold in the local market for profit.

13 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
CM Alleges Non-Payment Of Funds, Withdrawal Of Schemes For TN

To sustain the progress of the projects and to ensure timely completion, the State Government had already released an advance of Rs 2,550 crore from State resources: M K Stalin

13 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Govt Reports 30% Boost in LPG Production, Urges Citizens To Avoid Panic Buying

Oil ministry urges citizens not to panic, book LPG, petrol and diesel supplies are stable

13 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Civil Supplies Raids Hotels, Seizes LPG Cylinders in Nalgonda District

In Miryalaguda, officials raided Manjeera Bar and Restaurant and seized eight domestic LPG cylinders.

13 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
NTR District Aims to Top State in Road Safety, Says Collector

He also reviewed action taken on decisions made during the previous meeting

13 Mar 2026 7:13 pm
FM Sitharaman Announces Rs 1 Lakh Crore Economic Stabilisation Fund Amid Global Shocks

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says fiscal deficit will stay at 4.4% despite extra spending

13 Mar 2026 7:13 pm
Universities Vital to Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047: Governor

Yogi Vemana University holds 11th14th convocations in Kadapa

13 Mar 2026 6:23 pm
Company Proprietor Held in Hyderabad for Causing Rs.84.15 Cr to Exchequer

The department said prompt action will continue to be taken against persons involved in fraudulent ITC claims, fake invoicing, and other violations of GST laws

13 Mar 2026 6:17 pm
Astroguide for Saturday, March 14, 2026

Tithi: Phalguna Bahula Dasami till 8.09 am

13 Mar 2026 6:17 pm
Resort Politics Begins In Odisha Ahead Of RS Polls; 8 Cong MLAs Travel To Bengaluru

The whip was issued by Odisha Congress chief Dr. C S Raazen Ekka, who is also learnt to have travelled to Bengaluru along with the MLAs

13 Mar 2026 6:12 pm
Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika-starrer 'Cocktail 2' To Release On June 19

The makers of Cocktail 2 shared the announcement by uploading the posters from the film with the lead actors, which had the release date written over them.

13 Mar 2026 6:00 pm
Two Killed, Two Injured As Car Veers Off Road

Car with an accident near Basavanahatti Cross on the BasavanabagewadiTalikote state highway in Vijayapura district.

13 Mar 2026 5:53 pm
Mega Rythu Mela 2026 Showcases Next-Gen Farming Technologies for Telangana Farmers

The event brought together more than 5000 farmers, scientists, policymakers and industry representatives to showcase innovative technologies and sustainable farming practices aimed at improving farm productivity

13 Mar 2026 5:48 pm
Gadwal Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net

The bribe was demanded for releasing the first instalment of Indiramma house construction bill pertaining to the complainant's wife: ACB

13 Mar 2026 5:40 pm
Commercial Gas Supply Likely To Ease After A Week : K.H. Muniyappa

Karnataka minister Muniyappa said that hotels in particular have been asked to cooperate with the State Government.

13 Mar 2026 5:36 pm
A Fusion of Celtic and Indian Spirit in Hyderabad

Royal Challenge Irish Trail is an exquisite blend that combines Irish Grain, Malt, and Pot Still Whiskey, skilfully harmonized with select Indian Malt

13 Mar 2026 5:34 pm
Hyderabad Emerging as Global Hub for Innovation, Investments: Sridhar Babu

The Minister discussed Telanganas industrial opportunities and the incentives the state government offers to international investors

13 Mar 2026 5:30 pm
USTR Probe to Delay India-US Trade Deal

According to sources, the Indian side will engage with its US counterpart on the USTR decision and this will further delay the signing of the trade deal

13 Mar 2026 5:20 pm
United AP Ex-DGP Dora Passes Away; Revanth Reddy, Naidu Condole

Recalling the departed DGP's invaluable services as the Intelligence Chief and DGP of the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh, Revanth Reddy noted that Dora made significant efforts to introduce various reforms in the Police department mainly friendly policing

13 Mar 2026 5:19 pm
Rajendra Prasad Apologises, Says 'I have immense respect for MGR'

Responding to the controversy, Rajendra Prasad released a apology video.

13 Mar 2026 5:01 pm
SC Stays Telangana HC Order On 90-day Notice Rule For Film Ticket Price Hikes

The single judge bench on January 20 had passed an interim order directing the state to place any decision on hiking the ticket prices 90 days before a film's release date, as mandated by section 7A of the Telangana Cinemas Regulation Act 1955

13 Mar 2026 4:58 pm
15 Injured in Honey Bees Attack in Sangareddy

Of the 15 people, the condition of one person A Sudhakar of Venkatapur is critical, said District Medical and Health Officer M Vasanth Rao

13 Mar 2026 4:58 pm
Sharp Increase In Indian Women's Participation In Cricket: New Study

The Indian women's cricket team has been on a high recently, winning its maiden ODI World Cup and defeating Australia in a bilateral three-match T20I series for the first time in a decade, a surge that could also be contributing to the sport's growing popularity

13 Mar 2026 4:52 pm
Iran Says No One Can Exclude It From World Cup After Trump Warning

Iran says United States should not be allowed to co-host the tournament if it could not guarantee the safety of the teams taking part.

13 Mar 2026 4:45 pm
Stock Markets Tumble for 3rd Day as West Asia Turmoil

The 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 488.05 points, or 2.06 per cent, to end at 23,151.10

13 Mar 2026 4:29 pm
NHRC Seeks Report from Telangana, 4 States on Rising Missing Persons Cases

The Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police of Bihar, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, seeking a detailed report on the issue within two weeks

13 Mar 2026 4:28 pm
SC Rejected Plea To Make NAT Mandatory In Blood Banks

SC bench asked petitioner to submit a comprehensive representation to the secretary of health departments of States and Union Territories on the issue.

13 Mar 2026 4:19 pm
Restoring Statehood Essential for Lasting Peace and Stability in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah stressed that restoring statehood should be treated as a priority, arguing that it is essential for addressing governance gaps and developmental challenges that have persisted since the 2019 reorganisation

13 Mar 2026 4:17 pm
Bill to Provide Precise Definition of 'Transgender' Introduced in LS

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill was introduced by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar

13 Mar 2026 4:17 pm
Jama Masjid Srinagar Shut Yet Again on JumatulVida

In sharp contrast, the authorities once again locked the gates of Srinagars historic Jama Masjid, preventing worshippers from offering the special Friday prayers there

13 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
Rohit Sharma Is The Fittest, Meanest And May Be The Strongest : Aakash Chopra

Rohit should be on the ground for all 40 overs : Aakash Chopra

13 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
Opposition MPs Submit Notices Seeking Motion for Removal of Gyanesh Kumar

As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice, a source said

13 Mar 2026 3:05 pm
Assam: PM Arrives In Guwahati, Kokrajhar Visit Cancelled Due To Rain

Modi will now unveil the Kokrajhar projects, worth over Rs 4,570 crore, virtually from Guwahati, they said

13 Mar 2026 2:51 pm
No Shortage of LPG in Telangana: Uttam

The Minister clarified that there is no shortage of cooking gas in the State and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply to domestic consumers, hospitals and government hostels

13 Mar 2026 2:50 pm
Allu Sirish on His Marriage to Nayanika Reddy and Hopes for Future Kids

We eventually decided it was time to tell our families and make it official, he explained.

13 Mar 2026 2:47 pm
Boycott SRH Trends After SunRisers Leeds Picks Abrar

Social media platforms quickly filled with reactions, memes and criticism, as supporters questioned the decision and debated its impact on the squad

13 Mar 2026 2:37 pm
Grand Launch of Desire Designer Exhibition

The launch of the exhibition saw the presence of celebrities, fashion enthusiasts, models and members of the citys social circuit, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the event.

13 Mar 2026 2:05 pm
The Hundred Auction: SunRisers Leeds' X Account Suspended After Signing Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed

The SunRisers bought Abrar for GBP 190,000 (approximately 2.34 crore) at the auction in London

13 Mar 2026 1:46 pm
Might Be The Last Time Of MS Dhoni In The Yellow Jersey : Irfan Pathan

The Chennai Super Kings will be chasing record sixth title in this season of TATA IPL 2026

13 Mar 2026 1:41 pm
I Want Sankalp to Compete With Aashram: Disha Jha

In an exlcusive interview with Deccan Chronicle, she talks about her father, veteran film maker Prakash Jha, about industrys evolution, and what it means to be considered an insider in an industry heavily rocked by nepotism charges

13 Mar 2026 1:34 pm