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Property Tax To Double Under CURE Bill

Property tax is likely to be doubled in all three municipal corporations within the Outer Ring Road under the proposed Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 (CURE Bill), because of a change in the method of property tax assessment.

6 Jul 2026 1:25 am
Runners Join NMDC Heritage Run at Taramati Baradari

Several runners took part in the NMDC Heritage Run2026 at Taramati Baradari on Sunday, celebrating fitness and awareness ahead of the 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad

6 Jul 2026 1:22 am
Govt Ensures Timely Pay For Health Staff

The state government has directed that all contract and outsourcing staff under the health department receive their salaries on the first day of every month.

6 Jul 2026 1:19 am
Heavy Rush Witnessed At Indrakeeladri

Thousands of devotees thronged the famed Indrakeeladri hill on Sunday to offer prayers to Goddess Sri Kanaka Durga, with the weekend holiday triggering a massive influx of pilgrims from the early hours of the day

6 Jul 2026 1:16 am
Asad Urges CM To Stall The Proposed Shifting of Gudimalkapur Market

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday urged the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to reconsider the state governments plan to shift the Gudimalkapur vegetable and flower market to Aziznagar in the Rangareddy district

6 Jul 2026 1:13 am
Kishan Reddy Accuses Congress of MIM Bias

Union coal minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday accused the Congress government of practising selective governance by extending preferential treatment to the MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen (MIM) while acting harshly against ordinary citizens.

6 Jul 2026 1:10 am
Akbar Defends Fatima College

In the wake of the Telangana High Courts directions on Fatima College, AIMIM Assembly floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi on Sunday asserted that his party had faced threats in the past but would not yield to them.

6 Jul 2026 1:07 am
Lokesh Pitches AP As Korea's Trusted Investment Partner

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as India's most reliable partner for South Korean investments, Education Minister Nara Lokesh said on Saturday, urging the Telugu Diaspora to become ambassadors of the state's growth story and help attract global investments.

6 Jul 2026 1:05 am
Internal Differences Surface Within JS In Polavaram Constituency

Internal differences within the Jana Sena are surfacing in the Polavaram assembly constituency (ST) of Eluru district, with party MLA Chirri Bala Raju publicly criticising another dominant group of the party within the constituency.

6 Jul 2026 12:58 am
Weavers' cooperative APCO holding golden jubilee celebrations

Education Minister Nara Lokesh will lead the golden jubilee celebrations of the state handloom weavers' co-operative society on July 6, marking five decades of the cooperative's contribution to preserving the state's rich handloom heritage and securing the livelihoods of thousands of weaving families.

6 Jul 2026 12:51 am
Voter Rights Forum Demands 3-Month Extension for Sir 2026

Public consultation urges simpler procedures, an awareness drive and extension of SIR deadline

6 Jul 2026 12:51 am
Folarin Balogun's 1-Game Ban Suspended By FIFA, Allowing US Forward To Play Vs. Belgium

Donald Trump thanked FIFA after it overturned Folarin Baloguns red-card ban, calling it a reversal of a great injustice.

6 Jul 2026 12:39 am
Why Separate Rules for Police? Ex- TGSPDCL Engineers Wife Questions ACB Action

Seeks review of DA case, questions different procedures in similar corruption probes

6 Jul 2026 12:33 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, July 6, 2026

Max 30 C; Min 24 C; RH 85%; Rainfall - 000.5 mm

6 Jul 2026 12:21 am
Taj Mahal Seen As Imperial Might, Says Historian

Historian highlights its imperial legacy, architecture and the Yamuna's vital role

6 Jul 2026 12:10 am
Telangana: Uttam Blames BRS Greed For Kaleshwaram Crisis

The foundations of all three barrages remained under serious technical suspicion: Irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy

6 Jul 2026 12:07 am
Hyderabad Along With Multiple Districts Saw Light To Moderate Rain On Sunday

For Hyderabad, IMD forecast light rains and partly cloudy sky, accompanied with surface wind of 50-60 kmph for the next 48 hours

6 Jul 2026 12:06 am
If AI Bubble Bursts Indians Need To Worry

Take OpenAI, which is currently valued at roughly 40 times sales despite generating about $20 billion in annual revenue and still remaining unprofitable. In fact, estimates suggest it could lose between $15 billion and $20 billion this year alone. Anthropic, too, is valued at around 20 times sales while continuing to report losses. Now compare this with established companies. TCS, for instance, trades at around 25 times earnings while generating consistent profits. AI laboratories are being valu

5 Jul 2026 11:58 pm
JS Starts Exercise for Building Stronger Grassroots Leadership for Party

Membership-to-Leadership drive draws thousands of applicants in Vijayawada

5 Jul 2026 11:57 pm
AP Allocates 90.20 Crore To Repair Bridges Neglected For Years

The sanctioned funds will be used to complete 14 unfinished bridges spread across 13 assembly constituencies in nine districts: Reports

5 Jul 2026 11:55 pm
Djokovic Breaks Federer's Wimbledon Record With 106th Match Win To Reach Quarterfinals

That puts him one ahead of Federer atop the all-time list for men, although he still trails Martina Navratilova's 120 match wins.

5 Jul 2026 11:53 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Money Politics Is The Disease For Democracy, Says Venkaiah Naidu

Political rivals are not enemies, Venkaiah Naidu remarked, recalling that even sharp criticism should never descend into personal attacks: Reports

5 Jul 2026 11:50 pm
Australia Thrash England To Win Women's T20 World Cup Final

Australia's victory meant they had now won all seven of their world finals, across both one-day international and T20 cricket, against arch-rivals England.

5 Jul 2026 11:46 pm
Nalgonda: Film Editor Among 4 Killed As Bus Hits Car on Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway

Police said the accident occurred at around 5.10 am when an Arshiya Travels bus hit the car from behind near Peddakaparthi, about 75 km from the city. Both vehicles were travelling towards Hyderabad. The impact crushed the rear portion of the car, and rescue personnel used a earthmover to extricate the bodies

5 Jul 2026 11:44 pm
Andhra Pradesh: KADA Signs Two MoUs To Promote Modern Farming In Kuppam

The MoU with the ITC is to develop fruit and vegetable clusters, apart from creating marketing opportunities for farmers of the area in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad: Reports

5 Jul 2026 11:43 pm
Naomi Osaka Beats Top-Ranked Aryna Sabalenka In The Fourth Round Of Wimbledon

Flawless Naomi Osaka stuns world No. 1 Sabalenka to reach quarterfinals

5 Jul 2026 11:38 pm
AP To Start Zonal Slots for Making Disability Assessments Transparent

All services under SADAREM are free of cost. Official urges people not to pay any money to unauthorised agents or middlemen.

5 Jul 2026 11:34 pm
Maharashtra: Uddhav Launches Ram Raksha Andolan

The agitation began with a Maha Aarti at the historic Hanuman Temple in Dadar, followed by the collective recitation of the Ram Raksha Stotra, Hanuman Stotra and Hanuman Chalisa: Reports

5 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
Ram Temple Trust To Discuss Resignations Amid Donation Scam Probe

Ahead of the meeting, Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri said he had no role in day-to-day donation handling and maintained that audit records were intact. The extent of the unfortunate theft, when and how it occurred, is part of the investigation. The probe should be impartial. The court will do its job. We have faith in the SIT and the police. No culprit should be spared. Everyone should have full faith in the investigation and the judiciary. We are all with the truth, he said

5 Jul 2026 11:20 pm
Cognizant Secures Centres Nod For New SEZ in Visakhapatnam

Cognizant received its letter of approval on June 11, 2026, paving the way for the development, operation, and maintenance of the zone: Reports

5 Jul 2026 11:20 pm
OU Journalism Alumni Share Experiences

Former students share journalism experiences and inspire the next generation

5 Jul 2026 11:14 pm
6-Day Brahmotsavams Begin at Guruvayur Temple

The inaugural ceremonies included Kalasa Puja, 108 Kalasa Abhishekam, Mahakumbha Aradhana, Punyahavachanam and special homams

5 Jul 2026 10:22 pm
CM Vows Decentralised Development Across AP

CM highlights tech investments, industry, connectivity and balanced regional growth

5 Jul 2026 10:21 pm
Maharashtra: 2 More Die In Mumbai Tree-Fall Incidents

On Sunday, a 63-year-old man, Yunus Kundawala, was killed after a tree collapsed on him: Reports

5 Jul 2026 10:18 pm
Telangana: 243.56 Cr Credited To 1.44 Lakh Farmers In Adilabad

According to constituency-wise data, 39,161 farmers in Adilabad Assembly constituency received Rs 66.04 crore, while 77,736 farmers in Boath constituency were credited Rs 125.95 crore: Reports

5 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
CCTV Cameras Installed In All Welfare Hostels: Minister

Social welfare minister Dr Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy on Sunday announced that CCTV cameras have been installed in all social welfare hostels across Andhra Pradesh to improve the safety and security of girl students.

5 Jul 2026 10:12 pm
Narayana Vows to Transform Nellore Into Green City

The minister directed officials to accelerate the construction of the International School and ensure timely completion of all development works

5 Jul 2026 10:08 pm
Minister Holds Job Mela, Praja Darbar in Hyderabad

Labour minister Vasamsetti Subhash on Sunday organised a Job Mela and Praja Darbar at Bikshapathi Yadav Kalyana Mandapam in Hyderabad to provide employment opportunities for unemployed youth and address the grievances of Andhra Pradesh residents living in the city.

5 Jul 2026 10:07 pm
CPM Urges Centre To Bring Ram Trust Under RTI

CPM MP urges Centre to reconsider stand on Trust's status under the RTI Act

5 Jul 2026 10:03 pm
Jagan Alleges Police Misuse, Defends Democracy

YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a scathing attack on the Telugu Desam-led government, accusing Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of misusing the police machinery to suppress political dissent and undermine democratic values.

5 Jul 2026 10:01 pm
AP Launches Rs 808 Cr Temple Revival Drive: Anam

Announces reconstruction of historic Penna Shrine

5 Jul 2026 9:57 pm
Rayalaseemas Migrant Workers Away as BLOs Arrive For SIR Checks

Officials estimate that over one lakh people from these three districts are still away.

5 Jul 2026 9:57 pm
AP Government Fulfilling Poll Promises, Assures Keshav

Minister highlights infrastructure, irrigation and industrial push in Uravakonda

5 Jul 2026 9:55 pm
Plant More Trees, Urges HC Judge

He emphasised that planting saplings alone is not enough and that citizens must ensure their proper care and growth

5 Jul 2026 9:52 pm
Doctors Must Update Skills To Offer Modern Care: VC

Dr Ramesh Reddy urges continuous learning to ensure safer, modern patient care

5 Jul 2026 9:42 pm
Madhya Pradesh: Land Grab Charge: CM Yadavs Culture Advisor Slaps Rs 5 Crore Defamation Suit Against MP Congress Chief

AICC general secretary in-charge of Madhya Pradesh Harish Chaudhary indicated that the matter has been drawn to the notice of the party high command: Reports

5 Jul 2026 9:38 pm
One Youth Missing After Three Swept Away While Taking Selfie in Mahanadi River in Odisha

Rescue teams continued search operations as of the time of filing this report.

5 Jul 2026 9:37 pm
John J. Kennedy | Mental Health On Campus: It Needs Much More Than Just Counselling!

Many universities and colleges already struggle with severe faculty shortages, inadequate funding, overcrowded classrooms and weak student support systems. Hundreds of affiliated colleges lack enough teachers to meet academic requirements. Expecting these institutions to recruit qualified psychologists, establish fully functioning wellness centres, and sustain professional counselling services without additional financial support may not be realistic

5 Jul 2026 9:36 pm
Leopard Numbers Rise in Lankamala Forest Region

Tiger census monitoring indicates a significant increase in leopard presence

5 Jul 2026 9:34 pm