Deccan Chronicle

Flames as tall as 60 metres (200 feet) erupted late Wednesday night after a gas leak caught fire at the Viva fuel plant in Victoria state, firefighters said, one of only two working oil refineries in Australia.

Iran's participation in the global tournament had been thrown into doubt by the war with the United States and Israel that broke out on February 28.

Mediators efforts to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire made progress as the two sides are expected to hold another round of negotiations, regional officials said.

Pilgrims from Karnataka among victims as a car crashes into ready-mix lorry near Mantralayam

Participants said music, particularly songs by Zubeen Garg, formed a key part of informal celebrations, with friends gathering to sing and dance, recreating the festive atmosphere of Assam.

The School Education Department is rolling this out in partnership with Amazon Future Engineer and Pi Jam Foundation.

The hospital RMO, who was on duty, explained that no doctor had proper sleep as they faced power cuts and generator overload problems on Tuesday night.

The victim, identified as Perni Sharanya, was the daughter of Sathish and Gayatri. Police said the child, while playing outside in the afternoon, entered a neighbours parked car.

Indias exports declined to countries, including Netherlands, the UK, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Australia, France, and South Africa.

The DMK was working towards preventing such a situation and MPs had rushed to New Delhi with a view to stopping the passing of the Bill seeking to bring an amendment to the Constitution that would increase the representation of north Indian States in Parliament rendering the voice of Tamil Nadu ineffective.

According to reports, Aaditya, who is currently the Yuva Sena chief, could be elevated as the party's working president on 19 June, which is the foundation day of the party.

The rally, led by Superintendent of Police P. Shabarish, began at the Town Police Station and passed through major thoroughfares in the town

The company representatives formally presented the equipment to SP P. Jagadeesh at a programme held in the Police Conference Hall.

Police said she had gone to the lodge with six friends for a party.

Ramakrishna was known for consistently fighting on public issues and had played a key role in exposing a 150crore corruption scam in the Badangpet circle a few months ago.

Mogili Venkateswarlu directs municipalities to clear dues and ensure regular payments

A Revanth Reddy, Meenakshi Natarajan review roles, push organisational overhaul

Addressing media in Vijayawada, he said the YSRC had already taken a clear stand in favour of delimitation, while welcoming the centres proposal to increase the number of parliamentary seats by 50 per cent across the country.

The performance places Telangana fourth in engineering goods exports, behind Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Industry sources indicated that the state is likely to sustain this momentum when figures for 2025-26 are released.

The elderly woman struggled through the April heat, pushing the heavy cylinder along the road for nearly two kilometres before reaching her home.

Officials visited households, collected feedback from residents and issued on-the-spot directions to address grievances and gaps in implementation.

Dean of Academic Affairs Rajanikanth Shukla highlighted the philosophical and seasonal significance of Vishu as a symbol of renewal and cosmic balance.

Girls stayed ahead with 99.93 per cent compared to 99.70 among boys.

The celebrations concluded with theertha snanam in the temple pushkarini, marking the end of the festival on a devotional note.

Tribal MLAs complain forest officials stalling work on Indiramma houses, road works, citing reserve forest rules

The minister was participating in the Arrive Alive programme organised by the district police at Nakrekal in this district. Rules must be strictly enforced, he said.

Students also recorded exceptional subject scores, achieving a total of 44 centums across English, Mathematics, Social Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Copies of the circular have been forwarded to all secretariat departments, district collectors, and relevant government offices for immediate compliance.

New cricket, boxing, weightlifting and indoor facilities aim to strengthen Andhras sports ecosystem

The investment is expected to expand the industrial area to Tondangi and Pitapuram in Kakinada district and also to provide employment opportunity locally.

Call for united support to womens reservation bill

Citing the risk of power disruptions during summer storms, he asked officials to ensure that generators are functional in all hospitals and undergo regular maintenance.

Projects by firms like HCLTech and Aragen Life Sciences gain momentum across sectors

The Chief Minister, on April 20, will be accompanied by irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, and senior irrigation department officials.

CM reviews irrigation projects, sets deadlines

The petitioners claimed that the temple is being reconstructed without obtaining mandatory permissions from the officials concerned

The petitioner, Manoj K. Badal, was working as assistant general manager (HR) at Can Fin Homes Ltd and claimed to be the whistleblower who raised complaints regarding manipulation of the pan-India recruitment process of the company

He said the government would compile suggestions from athletes and experts to design a structured roadmap.

Officials said devotees offered 420 grams of gold and 2.755 kg of silver, with gold contributions marking a record for a single cycle

Constituencies may rise from 17 to 26, with Hyderabad emerging as key electoral battleground

Lokesh said the party would act firmly against those who filed false cases against TD workers and others in the past.

She alleged that Suthan made obscene gestures, including showing her the middle finger

The Deputy CM said eco-tourism development was stressed in the very first budget presented by the present Congress government.

This will give candidates an opportunity to rectify errors in their submitted forms seeking admission into Intermediate first year for the academic year 2026

According to the Society, TGMREIS runs 22 Centres of Excellence across districts to provide free coaching for competitive examinations.

This annual compilation honors the visionaries, leaders, and icons leaving an indelible mark on the global stage

N Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan join others in supporting key reform

One of the main celebrations was organised at Country Club, Begumpet, where members gathered to celebrate Naba Barsha.

The initiative aimed to enhance fire safety awareness and preparedness among government staff, reinforcing the importance of timely response and preventive measures in fire emergencies.

A 1991 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service, Battini brings extensive experience in handling key assignments relating to corporate and business assessments, financial investigations, tax deduction at source, and international taxation.