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Vizag Sees Sharp Rise in Induction Stove Demand

Consumers rush to electrical stores as precaution against cooking gas shortage

Modi Speaks To Iranian President, Discusses 'Serious' Situation In West Asia

Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the

EC to deploy more general, spend & police observers in West Bengal polls

Observer numbers are set to rise for the upcoming Assembly elections. Discussions have taken place regarding supplementary lists and necessary so

Iran War: PM Modi dials Prez Pezeshkian as energy crisis looms amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

Leader of Opposition not above House rules: Speaker Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has defended his running of the House. He stated that no member, including the Leader of Opposition, is above the rule

RSS Expansion Gains Momentum With Addition of 5,600 New Shakhas in 2025

Organisation aims to reach one lakh shakhas by Vijayadashami 2026

GVMC readies for Swachh Survekshan assessment

Some ships allowed to pass Hormuz, PM Modi speaks to Irans President

Thirteen days after Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israel airstrike in Tehran, his second-born son, Mojtaba Khamenei, took over as Irans new Sup

Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: Of all things visible, the highest is the heaven of the fixed stars.

Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who changed how people understand space. He introduced the heliocentric model, which says the Sun is

Interest-Free Loans for Velugumatla Evicted Families, Says Tummala

Tummala said the demolition of houses in the Velugumatla Bhoodan land was carried out as per orders of the Chief Commissioner of Land Administrat

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Council debate over Mayors social media presence turns intense

Israel army says Hezbollah fired 200 rockets overnight in 'biggest barrage' of war

Israel's military reported Hezbollah fired about 200 rockets and 20 drones in its largest attack since the war started. This simultaneous action

Ventilation, Cooling Industry to Grow $29.14 Billion by 2030

Ricardo Maciel, CEO of American Tecumseh Products Company, said India is one of the world's fastest-growing HVAC and refrigeration markets, fuele

I-T Wing Told To Update e-filing Portal For Introduction of New Act

A new and simplified Income Tax Act, 2025, which will replace the over six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961, will come into effect from April 1

CJ Inspects Progress of Construction Works of New Telangana High Court Complex

In Zone-II, around 60 acres of land has been earmarked for the construction of residential villas with necessary facilities for the Chief Justice

Speaker forms committee for best MLA award

Bumrah the pace king and the master of the slower one

Its impossible to imagine what it must be like to carry so many expectations every time he has the ball in his hand; to his credit, he has manage

LPG panic drives people to compromise on safety

High demand, booking glitches push consumers to alternatives

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Revanth Asks Private Doctors to Work in Govt Hospitals for Few Days

Revanth Reddy said the government had also approached doctors working in foreign countries such as the US, UK, who are willing to serve in govern

Hyderabad to Get Longer Metro Lines, MMTS, BRTS

The plan further proposes development of seven inter-city or inter-state bus terminals and truck terminals across the metropolitan area by 2050.

NSE appoints 20 merchant banks for IPO book running

Vinay Tonse to take over as Yes Bank MD, CEOon April 6

TMC seeks Prez meet after protocol row; Rashtrapati Bhavan declines citing time crunch

Bank of Baroda raises $500 million syndicated term loan

'Behave?': Mike Waltz eviscerates Irans UN envoy in explosive UN showdown over Tehrans war claims

HVAC industry expresses optimism despite energy, raw material cost rise concerns

'Deep concern': PM Modi speaks to Iran president, flags safety of Indians and energy flows

Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply

In 2024-25, Indias LPG production was some 13 million tonnes as per government data; LPG consumption was around 31 million tonnes that year. Broa

Active shooter at Michigan synagogue: authorities

FBI, police at the scene; all Jewish organisations in the area asked to go into lockout protocol nobody in or out of your building

Word of the Day: Vicissitude

Vicissitude describes life's natural ups and downs, encompassing unexpected changes in circumstances, fortune, or conditions. This term, often us

Kerosene, coal return as cooking options as energy supplies from West Asia remain disrupted

Petroleum ministry officials said that the govt has allocated 48,000 kilolitres (kl) of additional kerosene to states, in addition to the regular

Who is Ravi V. Bellamkonda? The academic set to lead The Ohio State University

Ravi V. Bellamkonda is the new president of The Ohio State University. He takes over after Ted Carter Jr. resigned. Bellamkonda previously served

India recieved requests for energy supplies from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives, says MEA

Indias refining capacity, our own requirements, and diesel availability will be factored in while taking decisions, said MEA spokesperson Randhir

Middle East war: Expressed deep concern, PM Modi speaks to Irans president amid escalating crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to address the urgent issue of declining regional security. He vo

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

AP CM Launches Araku Kouni Tribal Millet Menu

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) will introduce the Araku Kouni menu in all Haritha restaurants across ASR district and

Blood biomarker may help predict woman's dementia risk 25 years before symptoms: Study

Women who developed memory or thinking problems, including dementia, were identified during follow-up

Trump discourages Iran soccer team from World Cup over safety

Trump said he did not believe it would be appropriate for Iran to attend due to potential safety risks amid escalating tensions following U.S. an

India's Headline Retail Inflation Rises To 3.21 pc in Feb.

As per the data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), retail inflation in the country moved up to 3.21 per cent in February compared

Transgender people, men having sex with men, sex workers cannot donate blood, Centre insists in Supreme Court

Public health perspective must trump individual rights, says Ministry, noting that the right of the recipient to receive a safe blood transfusion

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to tour Paderu tomorrow

Use Funds Properly for Development, Says Ponguleti

Ponguleti urged municipal chairpersons, councillors, sarpanches and ward members to work for the development of their areas so that their contrib

Nearly 9,000 Indians currently in Iran, govt tells Parliament

New Delhi: There are nearly 9,000 Indians including students, business persons, factory workers, pilgrims, seafarers, and fishermen in Iran at pr

Job seeker rejected for a $92,000 role over a LinkedIn photo - people give blunt advice that shocks him

LinkedIn profile photo and hiring decisions: Nearly 87% of recruiters check LinkedIn profiles before hiring, and profile presentation can influen

Telangana BJP chief seeks CMs intervention on welfare, jobs, farmers dues

Hyderabad:Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday, March 12, urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to step o

Naidu launches Araku Kouni, first tribal millet based food menu

Smoke Rises From Roof, Shooter Active After Truck Crashes Into US Synagogue

Police are responding to reports of an active shooter at a synagogue outside Detroit, where smoke is billowing from the roof.

Eateries Increase Food Items Prices

Tea, tiffin rates up Rs 5Rs 10 as vendors struggle with higher LPG costs

Late Khameneis wife alive; Iran dismisses death claims after USIsrael strike

Iran's state media has clarified that the wife of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive. This follows earlier reports of her de

Woman Drowns 4 Daughters, Then Dies By Suicide In Madhya Pradesh

A woman from Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district allegedly threw her four minor daughters into a well before committing suicide by hanging herself at

Take precautionary measures to beat summer heat: Madurai Collector

LPG Crisis: Domestic Consumers Rush to Gas Agencies for Refills

As the government has enhanced the minimum gap between LPG bookings to 25 days from the earlier 21 days, the online booking through IVRS by the L

Strait of Hormuz will remain BLOCKED: Iran Supreme Leaders first speech, vows REVENGE against US

TotalEnergies says it will lose 15% of global production due to shutdowns in Middle East

French oil giant TotalEnergies faces a significant production cut. Fifteen percent of its global output will be halted. This is due to shutdowns

Trump declares victory against Iran even as Mideast tensions spike and USA considers $50B war fund

Inter departmental panel likely to check contamination in vegetables

Forest and Ecology Minister Eshwar Khandre says a meeting of Bengaluru legislators to be convened to discuss the issue shortly

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police nabs 117 accused during Operation Octopus

Hyderabad: The Cybercrime Police registered 78 first information reports (FIRs), solved 74 cases and arrested 117 people from 16 states throughou

Watch: IAF chief AP Singh flies MiG-29 UPG sortie from western sector airbase

A. P. Singh flew a sortie in a Mikoyan MiG-29 from a frontline airbase under Western Air Command, flying in a two-aircraft formation led by Fligh

West Asia crisis: No fuel shortage in country, says Oil Minister Puri

New Delhi: The government on Thursday, March 12, said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene or aviation turbine fuel in the country de

Veteran Chefs Take Classes on Firewood Stoves

LPG shortage pushes Hyderabad eateries back to firewood as young chefs relearn traditional cooking skills.

Congress urges government to hold an allparty meeting on womens quota law

The government had reached out to at least two parties the Congress and the Samajwadi Party seeking their opinion on advancing the timeline for

Railways launch drive against liquor sale in trains by aboardstaff

Action comes amid reports that housekeeping staff, pantry/catering and vendors were involved in illegal provision or sale of liquor, gutkha among

BRS seeks fair elections for Ibrahimpatnam, Kyathanpalli municipal heads

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Thursday, March 12, urged the State Election Commission (SEC) to ensure that elections to the post

Domestic LPG refill booking systems tested amid customer rush

Reports of Iran allowing Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz premature: Centre

India has been expressing concern about the targeting of merchant navy ships that are stuck both inside the Gulf as well as in the Gulf of Oman n

Bill Clinton laughs during Epstein deposition: 'I didnt know my bathtub photo'

AP CM Plans Creative City in Amaravati, Electronics City Near Hindupur

Naidu also proposed improving tourism infrastructure at Thimmamma Marrimanu, developing projects at Pulicat Lake, and promoting Kambham Cheruvu,

No need for welfare schemes if quality education is given: Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Thursday, March 12, that the state government is focusing on reforms in education, as

Explained: LPG shortage: whats the cheaper option to cook?

As hotels, hostels, and community kitchens grapple with the unexpected shortage of LPG, those with electric cooking equipment feel they are in a

Word of the Day: Heliophilous

Heliophilous is a nature and science word used for plants that grow best in sunlight. It describes sun-loving plants that need strong light to de

AP to be Hub for Maritime Innovation, Says Lokesh

Lokesh said the countrys first autonomous maritime shipbuilding and systems development centre marked a new phase in Indias maritime technology a

Beer sales drop by 14.59% in Karnataka; govt. cites Andhra excise policy, weather

Telangana Agriculture Commission Seeks Ban on Sale, Use Of Herbicide Paraquat

Kodanda Reddy told Deccan Chronicle on Thursday that the commission had asked doctors organisations, including the Indian Medical Association, to

KESAHC holds workshop on new curriculum for allied health professions

North Korea: Kim Jong Un and his daughter try out new pistols at munitions factory visit

CM Naidu Tells Officials to Issue Welfare Letters to Beneficiaries Through Elected Representatives

The CM emphasised the need to review academic standards across primary, secondary and higher education institutions and implement the Akshara And

Iran's Historic Palaces, UNESCO Sites Damaged In US-Israeli Bombing

US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque.

Fans react after Sunrisers Leeds sign Pakistans Abrar for The Hundred

New Delhi: After Kavya Marans franchise Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds (Rs 2.3 crore) on Thursday in

HC Directs the State To Consider the Establishment of Municipal Building Tribunal

Court asks govt to consider body for illegal construction, demolition cases

Kochi Corporation to fast-track Konthuruthy compensation

Corporation secretary to initiate steps to distribute compensation to families residing on Konthuruthy river puramboke under the special rehabili

Uttam Warns LPG Black Marketers, Says No Shortage of Domestic LPG

Uttam cautioned agencies against diverting domestic cylinders for commercial or illegal use and said the government was closely monitoring the si

Those Trying To Create Panic Over LPG Are Hurting The Country: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they are not only exposi

Cross-Voting Fears Prompt BJD, Congress to Issue Whips Ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls

Test of Naveen Patnaiks authority over party MLAs

Two giant oarfish wash up on Mexico beach, triggering panic and superstitions

Two rare Oarfish, often called doomsday fish, were spotted near the shore in Cabo San Lucas, surprising tourists and rapidly going viral online.

No shortage of fuel in country, says government

There is no shortage of fuel and crude supply is secured, foremost priority of govt. is to provide cooking gas to households, regulation of comme

Watch: Rahul Gandhi says Centre compromised Indias energy security

Asserting that the foundation of every single nation is its energy security, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the gover

Two including rowdy sheeter arrested for extortion in Charminar

Hyderabad: A notorious rowdy sheeter, Shaik Naseeruddin alias Ganna Naseer and his associate, Md Azaan Quadri, were arrested by the Charminar pol

One held for cheating youth of 90,000 with job promise