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Trump Delays Strait of Hormuz Deadline as Wall Street has Biggest Loss of War

The war has killed more than 1,900 people in Iran and nearly 1,100 in Lebanon, 22 Israelis and 13 U.S. military members, as well as a number of civilians on land and sea in the Gulf region. Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran have been displaced.

27 Mar 2026 3:36 am
Oil Climbs, Stocks Slide as Iran War Uncertainty Reigns

Markets had been buoyed at the start of this week by Trump saying that strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure would be postponed, adding that the two sides were in peace talks.

27 Mar 2026 3:29 am
DC Edit I Bengal SIR: EC Is PlayingAround With Right to Vote

The first phase of the election covers 152 Assembly constituencies. The gazette notification for this phase will be issued on March 30, 2026.

27 Mar 2026 2:40 am
HC Orders CBI To Seek Case-Specific Consent In Loan Fraud Case

The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by UCO Bank. The case arose from loans aggregating to 56 crore sanctioned by the bank in 2008-2009, which later turned into non-performing assets.

27 Mar 2026 2:22 am
Cong. BRS Lock Horns Over BC Reservation Issue

The MLA also questioned the failure to implement the BC Sub-Plan to ensure dedicated funds for these communities.

27 Mar 2026 2:12 am
Crops On 10,000 Acres Hit By Hailstorm, Shabbir Assures Relief

Paddy cultivated over about 10,001 acres under the Pedda Mallareddy tank was affected, while mango, maize and vegetable crops also suffered losses.

27 Mar 2026 2:04 am
CID Holds Workshop On Gaming Laws To Curb Illegal Betting

The programme, led by CID director general of police Dr Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, focused on the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, and the AP Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2025.

27 Mar 2026 1:55 am
How, in 1971, BSF Foiled Kissinger Plot on BDesh

How an alert morning walker in Calcutta (now Kolkata) averted a Nicolas Maduro-type covert regime change and kidnapping attempt during the 1971 Liberation War

27 Mar 2026 1:45 am
LPG, Crude Tankers Headed To Vizag To Ease Supply Situation

An LPG tanker, BW Borch, carrying 24,000 metric tonnes, is expected to berth on Friday.

27 Mar 2026 1:44 am
DC EditI: Towards Greater Air Connectivity

The new policy offers subsidies for operating flights on non-profitable routes, airport development, airport maintenance and aircraft acquisition.

27 Mar 2026 1:42 am
Man Sentenced to 7 Yrs RI in Dowry Death

Police arrested five accused Kallepalli Srinivas, Chandrayya, Yadamma, Naresh and Neeraja all residents of Dusakal village, and filed a chargesheet after investigation.

27 Mar 2026 1:42 am
DC EditI In Bihar, When Netas Move, Babus Follow

Is this unusual? Somewhat. India has no shortage of capable former babus, but very few manage to stay in circulation at this level across roles and years.

27 Mar 2026 1:38 am
AP Farmers Lose Rs.3,138 Cr in Claims; Blame Government

The state share in subsidy and the farmers premium share are pending from the state government.

27 Mar 2026 1:36 am
Woman Held With Explosives Stock in Warangal

A 38-year-old woman, Shivaratri Anitha, was taken into custody for alleged illegal possession and sale of explosive materials.

27 Mar 2026 1:34 am
Maharasthra Woman Killed After Alleged Assault, Run Over By Husband In Afzalpur

The video of the incident, recorded by bystanders, has gone viral.

27 Mar 2026 1:34 am
Relief to Jagga Reddy

Both Jagga Reddy and Kusuma Kumar were present in court at the time of the judgment.

27 Mar 2026 1:33 am
Chief of Air Staff Presides Over Valedictory of HDMC-21 at CDM

The prestigious 44-week course, which commenced on May 26, 2025 and concluded on March 26, 2026, trained 155 officers from the Indian Army, Navy.

27 Mar 2026 1:30 am
Governor Greets People On Sri Rama Navami

In a message on Thursday, Governor said, On the happy and auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes.

27 Mar 2026 1:28 am
Contract Teachers Seek Minimum Wages, Regularisation

The protest was held as part of a Chalo Assembly call, with participants alleging prolonged wage disparities and employment insecurity.

27 Mar 2026 1:26 am
Telangana Govt Extends 2nd PRC Tenure by 6 More Months

The second PRC, constituted in October 2023 during the BRS regime, was given multiple extensions every six months

27 Mar 2026 1:22 am
LPG Crises: AP Plans to Issue One Lakh PNG Connections Within a Month

Manohar said there are nearly 94 lakh beneficiaries under the Deepam scheme in Andhra Pradesh.

27 Mar 2026 1:16 am
Jagtial Workers Among Victims In AP Bus Blaze

Police confirmed the deaths of Uppu Ramadevi, 41, and Punugoti Venkatesh, 38, who had boarded the bus from the Jagtial region and were working in Ramaiahpalli and Ayodya areas respectively.

27 Mar 2026 1:15 am
Leopard Trapped, Undergoing Treatment

Forest officials said that on completion of the treatment, the leopard would be released in the forest area.

27 Mar 2026 1:01 am
9 LPG Cylinders Seized From Warangal Tiffin Centre

Officials said use of subsidised domestic LPG for commercial activity is a punishable offence under safety and civil supplies norms.

27 Mar 2026 12:47 am
Excise Cops Seize 127 NDPL Bottles

The Special Task Force (STF) team led by DSP Anji Reddy intercepted two vehicles at Pahadi Shareef and seized 111.5 litres of contraband along with the vehicle.

27 Mar 2026 12:36 am
Mother Sacrifices Self To Save Son In Horrific Bus Fire Near Markapur

The tragedy occurred shortly after 6 a.m. when the private bus travelled past Markapur and rammed into a tipper lorry on a relatively deserted stretch of the road.

27 Mar 2026 12:18 am
27 Mar 2026 12:10 am
Cong. Starts Grassroots Reset In Hanamkonda As DCC Chief Dissolves All Units

The move follows the State governments earlier decision not to implement the legislation, despite it having been passed by the House.

27 Mar 2026 12:08 am
Tirupati Yet To Turn Heavy Tirumala Pilgrim Footfalls Into Tourism Gains

The pilgrim city remains dependent on temple tourism, with no strong push to develop attractions that can retain visitors

27 Mar 2026 12:03 am
India Among 6 Nations Allowed To Cross Strait of Hormuz

The other countries named were Russia, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Iraq

26 Mar 2026 11:58 pm
Temperatures Stay Below Normal Across State, Heat Yet to Build

The highest temperature was 39.4C, recorded at Khanapur in Nirmal district.

26 Mar 2026 11:54 pm
Extend Prajavani to Revenue Divisions, Nikhil Dey Meets CM

During the interaction, Nikhil Dey appreciated several initiatives being implemented by the state government under its Praja palana approach.

26 Mar 2026 11:50 pm
Fire Guts Vacant Flat in Chandanagar

The blaze was brought under control by the firemen within a short time.

26 Mar 2026 11:49 pm
KTR Questions Legislators Sports, Cultural Meet, Says House Time Being Wasted

BRS says Assembly time must focus on public issues, not games or cultural programmes

26 Mar 2026 11:45 pm
SRMAmara Raja Energy Storage Centre Enters Phase II

Researchers presented plans on low-cost battery materials, improved cathodes for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, solid electrolytes, faster charging technologies and recycling of used batteries.

26 Mar 2026 11:44 pm
Centre Initiates DPR for RRR South

Venkat Reddy noted that while the Northern Part of the RRR has already received approval and is in the tendering stage, progress on the Southern stretch strengthens prospects for completing the entire ring road project.

26 Mar 2026 11:42 pm
PRC: Harish Rao Terms the Extension of Deadline as Betrayal of Employees

He urged the government to withdraw the memo and immediately announce the PRC.

26 Mar 2026 11:37 pm
Businessman Loses Rs 73 L in Fake Online Investment Scheme

The scheme was allegedly promoted by a person identifying himself as CEO Luis Sanchez.

26 Mar 2026 11:35 pm
Commuters Fill Up Tanks Out of Fear

Social media platforms were flooded with videos and reels of the rush, even as some users attempted to clarify that there was no fuel shortage. Several clips also showed people storing petrol and diesel in containers.

26 Mar 2026 11:33 pm
Markapuram Bus Tragedy Unveils Travails of Migration, Bonds With Home

Victims were migrant workers travelling for jobs, reflecting risks of rural migration patterns

26 Mar 2026 11:32 pm
Chicken Shops Call Indefinite Strike from April 1 over Reduced Margins

In Hyderabad, many shops have already displayed banners informing customers about the proposed strike to avoid inconvenience.

26 Mar 2026 11:32 pm
Vijay Becomes Politically Active

Vijay, who had earlier planned a colourful event at a beach resort in Mahabalipuram on March 29 to introduce the candidates fighting under the TVK banner in the Assembly elections from the 234 constituencies

26 Mar 2026 11:26 pm
Gandhi Hospital Completes 30 Kidney Transplants in 2 Years

After evaluation by the hospitals nephrology department, doctors advised a kidney transplant. His father, P. Narasimha Rao, volunteered as the donor. The procedure was carried out under the Aarogyasri scheme after completion of required tests and protocols.

26 Mar 2026 11:25 pm
No Crisis, Says Civil Supplies

Howver, panic buying led to lengthy queues at petrol pumps on Wednesday and continued into the morning hours of Thursday.

26 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
Army, Kukis Clash in Manipur

Exchange of fire lasts 30 minutes as forces intensify operations in Bishnupur district

26 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
Moinabad Drugs Case: Police to Extend Custody of Accused, Doc Held for Supplying MDMA

According to officials, the three accused were produced before a court, following which a fresh petition was filed seeking five days custody.

26 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Chargesheet Filed in Kurnool Bus Tragedy; No Leniency for Accused: SP Vikrant Patil

The state government had announced an ex-gratia of 5 lakh to families of each of the deceased in the Kurnool bus tragedy. Many victims burnt beyond recognition, making their identification extremely difficult.

26 Mar 2026 11:20 pm
Bar Council Backs Advocates Welfare Bill, Seeks Changes

The recommendations have been submitted to the government for consideration.

26 Mar 2026 11:16 pm
Govt Took All Steps to Provide Quality Education, Nutritious Food to Children: Revanth

Muralidharan, a professor of economics at the University of California, had conducted studies on education in united Andhra Pradesh.

26 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
Its a Clean Sweep in Cyberabad

The initiative is intended to improve road conditions and sanitation along one of the zones major corridors.

26 Mar 2026 11:12 pm