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20 Aug 2026 10:07 am
Mouni Roy to Join Bigg Boss 20? Here's What We Know

Salman Khan will return as host for Season 20. The show will air on Colors TV at 10:30 PM and stream on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM.

20 Aug 2026 9:55 am
India Removes Security Barricades Outside Pak High Commission

India's strong counter-action comes exactly three days after Pakistani authorities reportedly removed protective security barricades stationed outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad

20 Aug 2026 9:52 am
Vijay will Not Aspire for PM Post and Move Out of TN: Vaiko

Vaiko said the remarks of Shivakumar that no one could intervene in the affairs of Karnataka over the killing of Tamil farmers is an expression of arrogance

20 Aug 2026 9:47 am
3 Held in Hyderabad with Vapes, Banned Foreign Cigarettes

The three accused were allegedly found in possession of e-cigarettes, vape liquids and banned foreign cigarettes, which they were selling to customers

20 Aug 2026 9:43 am
TN Minister Rajmohan Presents Policy Note for Tourism, Culture

The archaeology department has achieved ground-breaking milestones that redefine the antiquity and global footprint of ancient Tamil civilisation

20 Aug 2026 9:41 am
Red Cross Holds State-level Competitions for Students

Under the guidance of Rajasekaran, chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society (Tamil Nadu state branch), and in the presence of vice-chairman Muthukumar, Shanthi, deputy director of the directorate of school education, inaugurated the competitions

20 Aug 2026 9:32 am
Rs 300-cr 400-Bed Multi-Super Speciality Hospital to Come up in Perambur

Announcing this in the Assembly, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said the proposed hospital would ensure access to high-quality specialised medical services for people in North Chennai

20 Aug 2026 9:32 am
Naidu to Raise Pending Bifurcation Issues at Southern Zonal Council Meet

Naidu would raise issues concerning Andhra Pradesh, including implementation of the AP Reorganisation Act, unresolved bifurcation matters, inter-state issues and major infrastructure projects

20 Aug 2026 9:22 am
AP Proposes Rs.1 Lakh Aid for Organ Donor Families

Nearly 5,920 people are awaiting organ transplants in the state -- including around 3,000 kidney, 2,000 liver and 100 heart patients. Four patients are waiting for pancreas transplants

20 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Fisherman Missing after Boat Accident Off Visakhapatnam Coast

Eight fishermen had ventured into the sea for fishing on August 16. Their boat met with the accident about 12 nautical miles from the coast. While seven fishermen were safe, Appanna went missing

20 Aug 2026 9:11 am
Just Us: Samantha Makes the Most of Pregnancy Break

Samantha's colleagues, Tamannaah, Kiara Advani and Hansika, also reacted to the post with heart-eyes emojis.

20 Aug 2026 9:07 am
6 Devotees Missing in Nallamala Forest in Ahobilam

While returning after having darshan of lord Sri Narasimha Swamy, six of them lost their way: Police

20 Aug 2026 8:56 am
AP Tells HC Local Body Polls to End by October

A two-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice Lisa Gill and Justice Challa Gunaranjan heard the matter on Wednesday.

20 Aug 2026 8:45 am
Car Falls into Well, Couple and 2 Children Die in Siddipet

The family was on the way to home from Siddipet when the accident occurred: Police

20 Aug 2026 8:36 am
Popular Pakistani TikTok Star Shamso Bibi Shot Dead

Bibi had been posting on TikTok for roughly three to four years and had built an audience of about 1.3 million followers

20 Aug 2026 7:48 am
Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Share Loved-Up Pictures From Their Beach Getaway

The couple were joined in by their family, with Kardashian's kids, Saint, Chicago and Psalm, tagging along for the trip.

20 Aug 2026 7:44 am
Trump Announces Crushing Economic Warfare Against Iran

Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed, their military factories are now rubble, their currency is worthless, and their country is hanging by a thread, Trump said

20 Aug 2026 6:29 am
APSRTC Driver Averts Mishap After Acid Can Bursts

The driver acted swiftly, pulling the bus over to the roadside and allowing all passengers to get down safely. The acid cans were subsequently removed from the vehicle.

20 Aug 2026 2:39 am
CAZRI Tourism Park Protects Endangered Species

The park is protecting/growing 150 plant species, medicinal plants, cacti and succulents, fruit plant, plants of Mexican origin, perennial grasses, ornamental shrubs, perennial grasses, ornamental shrubs, fibre and natural gum resin plants and running the park in 8 hectares, distributed into 32 blocks.

20 Aug 2026 2:35 am
Polytechnic Students Step Up Protests Across Telangana Against GO 97

Students at Government Polytechnic, Ramanthapur, protested on campus, while women students demonstrated at Sangeet X Roads. Another group protested at the Government Institute of Electronics, Secunderabad.

20 Aug 2026 2:27 am
BJP Dividing People Using Vande Mataram: Sapkal

The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee organised the swearing-in ceremony for MLA Sajjid Khan Pathan as the newly appointed president of its Minority Cell at Tilak Bhavan in Mumbai.

20 Aug 2026 2:24 am
No Violations In Tender Norms

An official statement on Wednesday said that the tender notice for undertaking the work in Block One, Block Two and Block Three, where the administrative offices would be constructed, had been issued through newspapers and other channels including websites and the last date for tenders had been fixed for September 1.

20 Aug 2026 2:19 am
Marathi Rule For Auto, Taxi Drivers To Be Strictly Enforced From August 20

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Wednesday that drivers found unable to communicate in practical Marathi would initially be given one month to acquire the required language skills.

20 Aug 2026 2:07 am
Dipke Demands Rs 8,452 Crore PM CARES Corpus For Rural Schools

Dipke argued that the Rs 8,452 crore that is not being used at all could be used for children who need their government schools to function.

20 Aug 2026 2:02 am
FIH Nod For Hyderabad Hockey Turf

The FIH conducted comprehensive field and performance tests to assess the quality and playing characteristics of the facility.

20 Aug 2026 2:00 am
WB Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra

The judge then observed the TMC MPs no respect for law. The case was filed by Chayan Nandi, a resident of Nazirpara in Krishnanagar against Ms Moitra at the district court on June 17 this year for her alleged provocative comments in a viral video that hurt his religious sentiments and that of women.

20 Aug 2026 1:56 am
Kiran, Trithadip, Hitesh Are Table Tennis Champs

Kiran emerged champion in the Mens 40+ section

20 Aug 2026 1:55 am
ASDD List In Telugu Draws Complaints In Hyderabad

In 15 Assembly constituencies of Hyderabad district, the voter enumeration forms were distributed in English. However, the ASDD list is only available in Telugu. Following this, some residents and a few Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of political parties criticised the Election Authorities.

20 Aug 2026 1:51 am
Hyderabad Gears Up For Junior Badminton

Players from England, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, USA, UAE and India will compete across singles and doubles categories.

20 Aug 2026 1:49 am
State Swimmers Dazzle At Junior National Event

The State swimmers won four medals

20 Aug 2026 1:39 am
Silent AFib Can Raise Stroke Risk Fivefold, Warn Doctors

Prof. Dhiraj Gupta, a globally recognised expert in AFib and cardiac electrophysiology from the UK, and Dr C. Narasimhan, director and HOD, electrophysiology services, AIG Hospitals, told Deccan Chronicle AFib often goes undetected because its symptoms can be mild or absent.

20 Aug 2026 1:31 am
National Space Day Celebrations Set For Aug. 22

The programme will be organised by the G.P. Birla Archaeological, Astronomical & Scientific Research Institute in association with the ISG Hyderabad Chapter and will also include a poster presentation competition, exhibition and prize distribution.

20 Aug 2026 1:25 am
BJP Seeks Stipend For Ayush Students

State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao, who visited the students protest camp at the Ayurveda College in Erragadda, said the students had the full support of his party.

20 Aug 2026 1:20 am
IndiGo Website, App Crash Disrupts Flyers

Nitin Joseph of BMJ Travels said, During the outage, attempts to use the digital channels encountered multiple system blockages, including No Data Available or No flights found error messages during flight searches.

20 Aug 2026 1:16 am
Skoda Bets on Sedans, Unveils New Slavia, to Bring in Octavia RS, New Superb

Similarly, the carmaker also announced pre-booking of the Octavia RS and the Superb, which will be delivered in the second quarter of next year.

20 Aug 2026 1:07 am
Karan, Deepak, Shaffan, Sriman Best

Shaik Sohail remained unbeaten on 56

20 Aug 2026 1:05 am
Group-1 Exam Irregularities Unprecedented, Says Naidu

This, he said, seriously compromised the credibility of the recruitment process for senior state officials.

20 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Jagan Tells Party Leaders, Activists to Work for YSRC Victory in Local Body Polls

He sounded confident that the YSRC would emerge victorious.

20 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Telangana Photographic Society Launches Inaugural Awards

TPS president Arvind Chenji said the awards were instituted in the belief that photography depends not only on those who create images, but also on those who teach, mentor, support conservation and create opportunities for photographers.

20 Aug 2026 12:43 am
Expenses Worry as Government Decides on Direct Election of Urban Local Body Chiefs

The backward classes will have 33.33 per cent reservations in the direct elections too.

20 Aug 2026 12:39 am
M.P. Nathanael | Can Police Use of Pellet Guns Be Fully Banned?

Five injured protesters revive concerns over the risks of pellet guns and non-lethal alternatives

20 Aug 2026 12:34 am
Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Tata at Crossroads: Noel or Still Chandrasekaran?

Tata succession race puts family ties, governance and leadership under scrutiny

20 Aug 2026 12:34 am
DC Edit | SC Probe May Help Define Limits of Permissible Force

Court intervention seeks accountability over alleged excesses against student protesters

20 Aug 2026 12:33 am
GVMC Projects Review Flags Delays, Lack of Quality Monitoring

He directed officials to expedite these projects and improve the infrastructure for citizens.

20 Aug 2026 12:27 am
National Dam Safety Panel Hails HYDRAA Lake Restoration Model

The plans include protecting the lake boundaries, safeguarding public assets and preserving the surrounding environment.

20 Aug 2026 12:24 am
HMDA to E-Auction Mokila Plots on Sept 2

A large number of prospective bidders attended a prebid meeting on Wednesday to seek clarity on the auction process and plot details.

20 Aug 2026 12:22 am
Neha Bora Says Modi Regimes Neglect Triggered Youth Protests

The AISA president said students and parents had joined the agitation over examination irregularities and injustices.

20 Aug 2026 12:20 am
Two Temples Handed Over To Endowments Department

The handover of the two temples, along with their properties and jewellery, was completed as per the government orders and prescribed procedures, TTD officials said.

20 Aug 2026 12:14 am
DC Edit | I-T Crackdown: Dont Harass Parents

Measures target tax evasion while allowing small taxpayers to declare overseas assets

20 Aug 2026 12:14 am