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Farmers Climb Water Tank, Oppose Gouravelli Canal

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.

26 Oct 2026 11:30 pm
TD Bags 15 ULB Chairperson Posts Unopposed

Daram Subba Rao of Jana Sena was elected unopposed at Darsi, while Gorla Madhu Latha of the BJP won at Yerraguntla.

26 Oct 2026 11:29 pm
DC Edit | Leaders Must Work To Restore Civility In Politics

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

26 Oct 2026 11:29 pm
Cyclone Countdown Begins, Vizag on High Alert

Visakhapatnam district has activated disaster response teams, prepared relief camps and issued public safety advisories ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.

26 Oct 2026 11:25 pm
SC Defers Hearing ON Kancha Gachibowli land Issue

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on the Kancha Gachibowli land issue: Reports

26 Oct 2026 11:25 pm
Tummala Calls For Water, Electricity Conservation

The available water resources should be used with great care by giving top priority to drinking water supply.

26 Oct 2026 11:24 pm
Gas Leak From Old Pipeline Triggers Panic In Konaseema

A team from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reached the spot and plugged the leak around 11 am.

26 Oct 2026 11:18 pm
HC To Hear PILs On Online Nomination Filing

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.

26 Oct 2026 11:18 pm
Six-Year-Old Girl Raped, Murdered In Prakasam District

According to police, the girl was staying with her grandmother while her parents were in Hyderabad for daily-wage work.

26 Oct 2026 11:16 pm
BRS Politicising El Nino Impact: Congress

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.

26 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Anti-Modi Slur: BJP Starts Stir

Rajnath Singh condemns the Congress chiefs comments as BJP demands a personal apology.

26 Oct 2026 11:11 pm
APEPDCL Mobilises 4,339 Personnel, Equipment Ahead of Cyclone Arnab

Emergency response teams and specialised equipment have been deployed across Andhra Pradesh as APEPDCL prepares for cyclone-related damage and restoration work.

26 Oct 2026 11:10 pm
Residents Protest Drainage Discharge into Bathukammakunta

Residents urged civic authorities to ensure that sewage was diverted into the proper drainage network and that accumulated waste was cleared.

26 Oct 2026 11:10 pm
Srisailam Reservoir Inches Towards Dead Storage level

The government has already made it clear that irrigation water cannot be supplied: Reports

26 Oct 2026 11:10 pm
Polls: Focus Back On Underground Drainage System

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.

26 Oct 2026 11:10 pm
Tirupati Region Attracts 11,732 Crore Investment Proposals

The proposals have the potential to generate 20,879 jobs.

26 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Lanxess And Hindustan Colas Sign MoU To Advance Innovative Road Construction Technologies In India

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.

26 Oct 2026 10:59 pm
OHE Snag, Signal Failure Leave Mumbaikars Stranded

The chaos also resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man: Reports

26 Oct 2026 10:58 pm
Odisha Craft Odyssey Announces Third Residency On Dokra Craft

The research will involve field visits, conversations with artisans, and documentation of Dokra-making processes, tools, materials and techniques.

26 Oct 2026 10:56 pm
Sonam Wangchuk Alleges Alcohol Push in Ladakh

Sparks Debate Over Opening of Liquor Outlets Across UT

26 Oct 2026 10:55 pm
Novotel Hyderabad Airport To Host Halloween Gala Dinner On October 31

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.

26 Oct 2026 10:51 pm
Odisha Extends Coal Transport Hrs for TGGENCO

The additional two hours of permitted movement are expected to improve coal dispatches from Naini Mine and help Genco meet its supply targets.

26 Oct 2026 10:49 pm
As Midterms Near, Will US Vote For Course-correction Or For Tribalism?

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

26 Oct 2026 10:48 pm
Opposition Slams up CEO Over Bizarre Social Media Defense of Voter Slip Glitches

Supriya Shrinate and Sanjay Singh question the CEOs response to software-generated errors in voter names.

26 Oct 2026 10:42 pm
Smriti Irani Kicks Off 2028 Poll Push Around Booth Cadre

BJP national general secretary in-charge of party affairs in Chhattisgarh: Reports

26 Oct 2026 10:41 pm
Hyderabad Art Week Opens With Four Galleries

Four Hyderabad galleries launched the inaugural Art Week, featuring works by emerging artists, curated exhibitions and interactive sessions on art and creative careers.

26 Oct 2026 10:40 pm
Modi Set for Manila, US, Europe Visits

The forthcoming meetings are expected to provide opportunities to deepen cooperation on regional security, trade and defence.

26 Oct 2026 10:37 pm
Telangana, Maharashtra Set Up Joint Panel on Tummidihatti

Fadnavis gives agrees to consider Telanganas request

26 Oct 2026 10:28 pm
Cyclone: CM Asks Officials To Ensure No Loss Of Life, Property

Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to evacuate vulnerable residents, deploy disaster response teams and safeguard crops as Cyclone Arnab approaches Andhra Pradesh.

26 Oct 2026 10:28 pm
Jadcherla MLA Threatens Hunger Strike Over Delay In Constituency Funds

Congress MLA J. Anirudh Reddy threatened an indefinite hunger strike with 30,000 people over pending development funds and bills in Jadcherla.

26 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
However Sliced, Medigadda Trumps Tummidihatti: Harish

BRS leader Harish Rao questioned the Congress government's plan for Tummidihatti, arguing that Medigadda offers greater water availability at lower cost.

26 Oct 2026 10:21 pm
Retired SIs Son Dies After Party; Father Suspects Foulplay

Police probe the death of Krishna Koundinya, who was taken unconscious from a farmhouse to hospital

26 Oct 2026 10:19 pm
Telanganas Tallest Chariot Draws 50,000 Devotees to Sircilla

Telanganas tallest temple chariot drew an estimated 50,000 devotees to the annual Rathotsavam of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy in Sircilla.

26 Oct 2026 10:19 pm
Gusty Winds Bring Cooler Mornings To Hyderabad

Hyderabad recorded temperatures as low as 14.8C amid gusty winds, while Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms across Telangana.

26 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
SCR and BDL launched Vigilance Awareness Week

SCR and BDL launched Vigilance Awareness Week activities under the theme Probity for Prosperity, promoting integrity and ethical conduct.

26 Oct 2026 10:06 pm
Bengal Puja Tragedy Sparks Wish For One-engine Sarkar

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

26 Oct 2026 10:06 pm
NPDCL Prepares for Uninterrupted Power Supply During Cyclone

24-hour control rooms, emergency repair teams and buffer stocks of electrical equipment kept ready; special focus on Godavari basin areas

26 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
Vice-President Urges Medical Institutions to Develop Solutions to Healthcare Challenges

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.

26 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
Bars And Restaurant Observe Bandh Against Privilege Tax Hike

Bars and restaurants remained shut on Monday in protest against a hike in privilege tax: Reports

26 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
Railways Open 24-Hr Control Room Ahead of Cyclone Arnab

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.

26 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
BJP Leaders Seek Support for NDA Mayoral Candidate in Anantapur

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.

26 Oct 2026 9:51 pm
ECI Suspends Polling Staff In UP

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

26 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
TD, YSRC Workers Clash During Kurnool Mayoral Poll Campaign

Tension flared in Kurnools 16th ward after TD workers allegedly obstructed YSRC leaders during the mayoral election campaign, prompting police intervention.

26 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Stalin Condemns Arrest Of Poyyamozhi

DMK president M K Stalin strongly condemned the arrest of a former Minister in his Cabinet: Reports

26 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Teacher Foils Child Marriage Racket

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.

26 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Railways Roll Out Insurance Option To Those Who Book Tickets At Reservation Counters

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

26 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
ADMN To Provide Training To Youths

The training programme will cover various entrepreneurial sectors: Reports

26 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
Conserve Water, Gated Communities In Hyderabad Tell Residents

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

26 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
CID Probes Diversion Of Nearly 1 Lakh Tonne Of Fine Rice

Millers remain tight-lipped as 3,000 tonnes recovered during investigation

26 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Chorbagan Stampede: Doctors Flag Arbitrary Patient Transfers

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.

26 Oct 2026 9:20 pm