Deccan Chronicle

Selecting 11 songs across her many decades of recorded music is a fools errand, but there are some classics that stand above others.

Parton was honored with the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for her charity Dolly Partons Imagination Library. She spoke about how her father influenced her to champion literacy.

The singer, who has died at age 80, was long heralded as one of the few celebrities that everybody loved. True to form, she was mourned by figures across the entertainment world, and by politicians on both sides of the aisle.

He says the crackdown aims to improve domestic security.

Interior Minister Dinoska Montalvo said the emergency status would allow authorities o be prepared for what may come with El Nino, which has fueled a severe drought that is ravaging harvests, sparking fears of famine.

The accident occurred near Dwarakunta in Kodad mandal.

Bessent described it as an unprecedented campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines. It broadens the risk of secondary sanctions for entities - which can be countries, businesses or organisations - continuing to do business with Tehran.

Ottawa's retaliation will take effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties came into place Saturday.

During the press conference, Mamdani also spoke about his Indian-American background and his understanding of India.

Parton was more than a singer -- she wrote 3,000 songs, acted in major Hollywood films and donated millions of dollars to charities in her home state and beyond.

From Juloos and mosque gatherings to charity drives and traditional delicacies, Milad-un-Nabi is observed with faith, reflection and community spirit

She wrote hundreds of songs, including classics like Jolene, Coat of Many Colors and I Will Always Love You, that totaled more than 100 million worldwide sales

Speaking on the occasion, Taratdac vice-president V. Maheswari wanted the government to fix Rs. 6,000 as minimum monthly financial assistance to differently-abled persons and for the government to sanction the monthly assistance to the differently-abled who have applied for their monthly pension.

The institution honoured five distinguished alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026 for their outstanding professional achievements.

Perungulam is the last tank in the Marudur Keelakkal irrigation system fed by the Thamirabarani river.

An airport press release said the first shipment, weighing 1,192 kg, departed on flight 6E 2171 at 6.20 am.

The Collector said a target of Rs. 16,023.68 crore for the current financial year will be achieved through lending by nationalised, private and cooperative banks.

There is a rush of private parties trying to start cement factories in the limestone rich district.

The department has urged the public to make full use of the expanded slot availability to schedule their property and document registrations conveniently.

The RTI response also revealed that 16 complaints of sexual harassment were received by the committees between 2020 and September 16, 2025.

The bilateral meeting was subsequently held at the Coast Guard Regional Headquarters in Chennai, with Sivamani leading the Indian delegation and Major General Hung heading the Vietnamese delegation.

Girls singles first round: Sanmitha Harini Lokesh (Ind) bt Mariya Patel (Ind, 2) 4-1, 4-0; Zoha Qureshi (Ind) bt Aaradhya Meena (Ind, 6) 4-2, 4-2; Harsha Karthika Oruganti (Ind, 3) bt Nalyaazhini Krishnaprabhu (Ind) 4-0, 4-1; Mithravinda Sathish (USA) bt Paavani Bisht (Ind) 4-1, 4-5(6) (10-7).

Joshitha, a student of Maharishi Vidya Mandir (Kondapur) secured the first place by scoring 677/720. Tamil Nadus Sadhana D (676/720) and Kanishka V (672/720) settled for the second and third places respectively.

Paired together, the two experienced campaigners reached the top of the leaderboard in contrasting fashion.

Ananya is the daughter of Dr Srinivas Shauri, head of the hospital administration department, and Dr Suchitra, professor of gynaecology.

Nidhish Shyamal and Yashvi Jain won the Telangana State Under-17 Chess Championship held at Vikas The Concept School in Bachupally in Hyderabad.

Several of these performances came in emphatic victories, underlining the importance of disciplined bowling in the division.

The victim, Y. Venkataramana, a retired deputy city planner of Kurnool Municipal Corporation, received a call from an unidentified person on August 20.

The minister said new policies would be formulated in the department to analyse the latest techniques in recycling of mineral waste.

In a social media post, Sunil Kumar said Kharge, who frequently criticises the RSS, had himself stated in the House that no untoward incidents had been reported during RSS shakhas and path sanchalans.

The initiative by NODWIN Gaming, the inaugural edition of the SpaceFest will be held at Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai, with the Maharashtra Government planning to install new permanent exhibits at the venue as part of the initiative.

AP MEPMA and GoMill have partnered to help 500 urban SHG women set up millet-based enterprises across Andhra Pradesh through kiosks, retail outlets and business support.

A teacher accused of slapping a six-year-old UKG student at a Visakhapatnam school was arrested and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. A three-member panel is probing the death.

They do not keep life jackets and life buoys in the boats to use them in case of an emergency

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy dismissed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys allegations over his cancelled US trip, saying foreign tours require clearances and accusing the CM of empty rhetoric.

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over 15,000 crore in pending fee reimbursements and scholarships, demanding immediate release of dues.

Ex-CDS Chauhan clarified India didnt target Kirana Hills, saying loitering munitions sent to Sargodha hit the site 10 km away after running out of fuel

The seven officials are Puligilla Ravinder, B. Sri Baladevi,

Tamil Nadus 2026-27 technology roadmap focuses on AI, digital governance, cybersecurity, high-speed connectivity, deep-tech innovation and technology-driven employment.

The NDSA submitted that the petitioners contentions relating to agricultural hardship were matters of policy and lay in the domain of the state government.

Guided by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidus Padi Sutralu (Ten Guiding Principles), the government is targeting a $2.4-trillion economy, a per capita income of 55 lakh and sustained annual growth of 15 per cent or more by 2047.

The event included Quran recitals

Police probing the deaths of engineer T. Nooka Raju, his wife and daughter Soujanya suspect an alleged plot to eliminate Soujanya over property. Police are also investigating claims that cyanide was purchased in Hyderabad.

He also asked the partys legal cell to remain active in dealing with alleged atrocities, harassment and other coercive methods.

He said he had raised several doubts with the police and received clarifications from them

Residents have protested the cutting of nearly 50 trees at Hyderabads historic Paigah Palace, which is being renovated as the new HMDA headquarters. Officials said permissions were obtained.

The court appreciated the junior doctors for calling off the strike and said they had taken the right decision

A joint oversight committee will supervise the programme and coordinate engagements between the startups and the Army

Rs 10,200-crore project promises irrigation, drinking water and a boost to rural economy

They are exploring its use in fog-prone communities, trekking camps and eco-stays