Deccan Chronicle

Fishing communities have suffered significant socio-economic losses due to habitat destruction, damaged equipment and restricted access to traditional landing areas.

The Central Zone Vice Chancellors Meet 202526, hosted by Osmania University in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities, opened at the Tagore Auditorium with a strong call for structural academic reform.

Rambabu had been released on bail on Wednesday after 18 days of custody. The YSRC leader chose to remain in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday night.

Police said the patrol team reached the spot, but the alleged accused had left by then. When the officers informed Shankar that efforts would be made to trace the person, he allegedly began abusing the constable, the driver and the police department while in an intoxicated state.

State president of the Telangana Intellectuals Forum Raj Narayan Mudiraj said the awards recognise contributions to language scholarship and teaching. Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, chairman, Telangana State Council of Higher Education, will present the awards at the ceremony, which will also be attended by educationist Komatireddy Gopal Reddy and Prem Chand Munot Jain.

Naidu stressed the need for a focused action plan and close monitoring by district collectors.

Kishan Reddy said the government is accelerating reforms in Reform Express mode, uniting the centre, states, and stakeholders to cut imports and ramp up domestic output.

TGBIE said that the hall tickets for both first and second year students have been made available online in the respective college logins.

Lokesh said the government was committed to developing institutions under a cluster-based approach with vertical and horizontal integration, creating a robust academic ecosystem.

As many as 280 CCTV cameras will be installed across key locations in the city. The network will include bullet cameras, which provide fixed-angle footage and PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras, capable of rotating, tilting and zooming to monitor larger areas dynamically

Linking the issue to the Tirupati laddu controversy, Jagan Mohan Reddy asserted that the CBI charge sheet had endorsed irregularities in ghee supplied to the TTD during the previous TDP-led coalition governments rule.

The reports also highlighted the Congress victories in the Secunderabad Cantonment bypoll in 2024 and the Jubilee Hills bypoll in 2025, both wrested from the BRS.

Nine recharge ponds and a rain garden were constructed within the campus to capture and infiltrate runoff water

Kavitha, who quit the BRS after a public spat with her father and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao, her brother and BRS working president KT Rama Rao, and Harish Rao, had been saying for some time that she would set up a new political party.

The meeting reviewed the progress of urban livelihood initiatives and charted priorities for the year ahead

The defence minister described MILAN 2026, with the participation of 74 nations, as a reflection of the confidence the global maritime community places in India as a trusted and responsible maritime partner.

Opposition raises issue over TTD laddu supply; adjournment motion disallowed

The celebrations included floral offerings, harathi, and pledge-taking ceremonies at the statue.

The petition was filed by Eegala Ramulu, who alleged that the elected councillor, Chilkala Bugga Ramulu, possessed three separate voter identity cards and used them to vote and contest elections in both gram panchayat and municipal polls.

Keshav went on to accuse former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of betraying Rayalaseema

MMTS services between Bolaram and Hitec City are widely used by IT employees as a convenient mode of transport. A total of 20 MMTS services, 10 in the up direction and 10 in the down direction, operate daily.

In an open letter to the Chief Minister, Rama Rao said the Congress government has been in power for nearly half its term and has only another two and a half years left; at least now, it should allocate the required funds, so all assurances and promises to the people are kept.

They must be registered voters within that specific municipal area to qualify as an ex-officio

Constructed in 1213 CE during the reign of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva by his general Recherla Rudra, the temple is noted for being named after its sculptor, Ramappa.

Special focus was laid on rescue protocols for elderly persons, pregnant women and children.

The Congress members also slammed the state government for discrepancies on the death toll in the tragedy, given in the written reply and informed by the health minister during the debate on the issue in the House.

It can be argued that Punjab isnt alone. Several states have flirted with acting chiefs rather than regular appointments. But that doesnt absolve any of them, particularly when the Supreme Court has signalled that this shouldnt be normal administrative practice

For Anvitha Prashanth and Pranav Prashanth of Perpetual Capital, the Hurun India Impact 50 is not a list, it is proof that profitability and responsibility can scale together

The family is likely to seek official assistance to bring the body back to India, and further details are awaited

Navayuga, Afcons too may lose completion completion certificates

Officers from four districts attend a session on Special Intensive Revision

practical examinations from April 28 to May 5 and theory examinations will take place in two sessions each day

The leadership described the municipal poll results as a reflection of effective teamwork and urged that this collective spirit be strengthened further.

Afghanistan defeated Canada by 82 runs

Lokesh also reviewed measures to fill faculty vacancies in universities and government degree colleges

The court heard the defamation suit filed by Heritage Foods in Delhi on Thursday.

Schoolchildren smash rear windows after driver leaves packed bus stop

A police official said that they used to approve political rallies with strict conditions. We dont provide permission to the political parties to block main roads and conduct functions on roads.

Fajar: 5. 40 am; Zohar: 12. 40 pm; Asar: 4. 42 pm

The INDIA bloc could win the elections if it is united, he opined.

For several decades, it remained part and parcel of several households, adapting its narratives for changing generations

Annamalai overdid it, said Vasuki, and added that the CBI chargesheet exposed their false propaganda.

Serves everybody except buses, passengers

The Kayts magistrate ordered 12 fishermen to be remanded until March 4.

The Indian pharmaceuticals market is set to grow 9 per cent in FY27, led by drug price hikes and product launches, although volume growth may be subdued

Vasan pointed out that when A.B. Vajpayee was the Prime Minister, the DMK did not seek even a minimum action plan. So, he asked, why is the DMK now taking up state autonomy.

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin took up the PIL based on a letter highlighting alleged deaths linked to paraquat poisoning in Telangana.

This would enhance the cargo handling capacity by 4 Million Tonne Per Annum (MTPA) in addition to the existing capacity of 17.835 MTPA.

Field visits to tackle water, sewer issues under A. Revanth Reddys directive

Prices of Russian Urals softened further in Asia as India reportedly slowedif not entirely pausedthe procurement of April-arrival cargoes amid uncertain policy guidance from New Delhi