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President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea in 2012 Toddler Rape-Murder Case

President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra in 2012.

15 Dec 2025 2:11 am
Save Voting Right to Save Constitution, Says Congress

Rahul alleges BJP transferred Rs.10,000 to women voters

15 Dec 2025 2:00 am
Amla-lemon Blend Offers Natural Route to Cut Salt Intake: ICMR-NIN Innovation

The scientists quoted that 1.89 million deaths per year are linked to excess sodium intake globally.

15 Dec 2025 1:48 am
Subhani to Receive Bapu Award Today at Grand Show

The Bapu-Ramana Academy (Atreyapuram, Hyderabad), a Telugu cultural organisation, was established ten years ago by eminent artist and poet Bnim (Bhamidipally Narasimha Murthy) and Vegiraju Subbaraju.

15 Dec 2025 1:37 am
Prove Cruelty: HC in Divorce Petition

The panel upheld the dismissal of the divorce petition by the Family Court, Secunderabad, and its grant of restitution of conjugal rights. It was the case of the husband that he was subjected to cruelty and desertion owing to alleged abusive behaviour, frequent quarrels, interference by in-laws and suspicion arising from alleged late-night phone usage.

15 Dec 2025 1:36 am
Telangana Gets Second Prize in Energy Reforms

State honoured for energy efficiency initiatives led by TGRedco

15 Dec 2025 12:29 am
States Asked to Send Women, SC/ST Officers for Central Deputation Roles

The government usually invites nominations every year to fill key posts, such as joint secretaries, directors, deputy secretaries, and CVOs

15 Dec 2025 12:11 am
Congress-Backed Candidates Win 55 percent Sarpanch Posts

Revanth mulls Cabinet expansion in state

15 Dec 2025 12:08 am
RWAs Seek More Time For GHMC Delimitation

They were discussing the issue at an online meeting organised by United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations (U-FERWAS) to discuss the GHMCs proposed ward delimitation notification: Reports

15 Dec 2025 12:02 am
Uttam Kumar Urges Centre To Release Rs 1,811 Cr

There is an imperative need for enhancement of target to protect farmers from distress sale, it is therefore requested that the paddy procurement target be enhanced to 80 LMT (54 LMT of rice) for Kharif 2025-26: Uttam Kumar Reddy

14 Dec 2025 11:56 pm
Bharat Bhushan | Why India More Unequal Than Sub-Saharan Africa

Direct taxes like income tax and corporate tax contribute less to the total revenue of the government than indirect taxes

14 Dec 2025 11:51 pm
Sansad Khel Mahotsav To Be Held From December 18 To 22

The event is aimed at promoting sports culture among youth, encouraging health and fitness, and identifying talented young athletes at the grassroots level: Reports

14 Dec 2025 11:44 pm
India Win Maiden Squash World Cup Title

The title win will surely be good news for Indian squash as the sport is set to make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028

14 Dec 2025 11:43 pm
Modi To Embark On Three-Nation Four-day Visit Today

On the second leg of the visit, PM Modi will visit Ethiopia for the first time on December 16 and 17

14 Dec 2025 11:41 pm
617 Die in ASR Road Mishaps in 3 Years

Night driving banned on ghat roads

14 Dec 2025 11:39 pm
Telangana Govt Readies DPR for Musi Revival Project

Cabinet approval likely by the end of December: Reports

14 Dec 2025 11:38 pm
Pawans Call To Adopt Best Practices From Tamil Nadu, Kerala

The Deputy CM had directed the fisheries department officials to study the scope for creating similar facilities in Andhra Pradesh by adopting best practices from Tamil Nadu and Kerala

14 Dec 2025 11:32 pm
Telangana Govts Neglect Damages Errum Manzil Beyond Repair

A majority of the doors and windows are broken beyond repair: Reports

14 Dec 2025 11:27 pm
Pradeep S. Mehta | Amid Tariff Crisis, The World Trade Organisation Has To Be Revived Now

It took many years of intense negotiations since the Havana Charter of 1948 to shape what we see as the WTO today. For its smooth functioning several institutional mechanisms were put in place

14 Dec 2025 11:25 pm
Over 4.25 Lakh Bhavani Devotees Complete Deeksha at Kanaka Durga Temple

Endowments department commissioner K. Ramachandra Mohan visited the temple on Sunday and reviewed the arrangements along with temple officials and engineering staff

14 Dec 2025 11:24 pm
Tiger Scare In Gopalapuram Mandal Of East Godavari District

Forest officials have advised people living in these areas not to venture out of their houses or go to their fields from dawn to dusk. However, they have not confirmed any movement of a tiger in the area: Reports

14 Dec 2025 11:18 pm
Andhra Pradesh Tops Key Sectors: RBI Report

State shows strong growth in agriculture, economy and social indicators

14 Dec 2025 11:14 pm
PD Act Invoked Against Two Rowdy Sheeters In Guntur District

Acting on the orders of Guntur district superintendent of police Vakul Jindal and district collector A. Thameem Ansariya, officials issued detention orders against the two rowdy sheeters

14 Dec 2025 11:13 pm
India's Oldest Serving MLA Shivashankarappa No More

Shivashankarappa was first elected to the Assembly at the age of 65 in 1994 on a Congress ticket. He represented Davangere South in 2023: Reports

14 Dec 2025 11:11 pm
Do Not Sell Lands Hastily; Values Will Rise With Sustained Development: Pemmasani

Pemmasani praised the people of Gundalapadu for their unwavering political commitment, stating that they stood by one flag and one agenda even during challenging elections such as in 2019: Reports

14 Dec 2025 11:03 pm
Traffic Snarls Hit NH-65 at Several Points in Nalgonda

Police swung into action to regulate traffic along the highway

14 Dec 2025 10:59 pm
India Eyes Green Hydrogen Boom

Sets 900 KTPA target by 2030 for a cleaner future

14 Dec 2025 10:57 pm
14 Dec 2025 10:56 pm
State Adviser Assures Special Funds For Village Development

The newly elected representatives would play a key role in the integrated development of rural areas: Senior MLA P. Sudarshan Reddy

14 Dec 2025 10:55 pm
Pacers Shine Bright in India's Seven-wicket Win Over SA in 3rd T20I

Leading India's show with early wickets were Arshdeep Singh (2/13), Harshit Rana (2/34) and Hardik Pandya (1/23) after the hosts chose to bowl.

14 Dec 2025 10:55 pm
People Oppose GHMC Proposal Over Revenue Potential Or Distance

GHMC has received 1,328 objections and suggestions till Sunday on the delimitation of 300 wards in the enlarged corporation after the merger of 27 urban local bodies.

14 Dec 2025 10:52 pm
TTD To Introduce New Procurement Manual, Mandate Third-Party Certification

The decision was taken at a recent meeting of the TTD trust board, led by its chairman BR Naidu: Reports

14 Dec 2025 10:51 pm
AP Cartoonists Association Formed in Vijayawada

Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly K. Raghurama Krishnam Raju unveiled the associations logo and assured government support

14 Dec 2025 10:50 pm
Naidu To Visit Kanha Shanti Vanam Today

He will spend nearly two hours touring the expansive campus and inspecting key facilities, including the wellness and meditation centres, yoga centres, tree conservation centre, rainforest facility, meditation halls and the biochar centre

14 Dec 2025 10:44 pm
Concealment Of Menstrual Issue, Ground For Divorce: Chhattisgarh HC

Chhattisgarh high court has held that concealing menstrual issues (by a woman) is ground for divorce.

14 Dec 2025 10:40 pm
Paradox in Medical Education: Cities Flooded With Doctors, Villages Face Acute Shortage

Experts say more seats alone wont fix doctor shortages in rural India

14 Dec 2025 10:38 pm
Uttarakhand CM Unveils Vajpayee Statue at Renigunta

Addressing the gathering, Dhami said it was a privilege for him, coming from Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, to unveil the statue of Vajpayee

14 Dec 2025 10:37 pm
DC Edit | Local Body Results A Blow To LDF

The LDF was expecting a result that will power its ambitious target of bagging a third consecutive term in the Assembly elections scheduled for April-May but had a thoroughly disappointing denouement to it

14 Dec 2025 10:37 pm
11 Minors Travelling In Train Rescued At Tirupati Railway Station

The rescue is a result of specific inputs that children are being transported in Train No. 12644 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Central Express, with no family members accompanying them: Reports

14 Dec 2025 10:35 pm
Rishab Shetty To Team Up With Mythri Movie Makers

After working with Bollywood star Sunny deol and Tamil star Ajith Kumar, the production house will join hands with Kannada star Rishab Shetty

14 Dec 2025 10:30 pm
DC Edit | The Messi Mess In Kolkata A National Shame For India

Normally, such parades are held with a pride of place for the super-achievers in an open jeep or, better, a vintage car that goes around the stadium so thousands can see them and thus given the feeling they were participants in a special moment

14 Dec 2025 10:27 pm
Family Rift Exposed As Akshayes Comeback Is Met With Silence

The younger Khanna brothers return to the limelight goes unacknowledged by Rahul, pointing to a decades-long estrangement that deepened after Vinod Khannas passing

14 Dec 2025 10:22 pm
Anam Urges Villagers to Utilise PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Speaking at Maktapuram village in Sangam mandal, he said the government aims to make solar power easily accessible to every household, particularly in rural areas

14 Dec 2025 10:17 pm
Tight Security in Maoist-Affected Areas; Phase II GP Polls Peaceful

Second phase of gram panchayat elections passes off without incidents

14 Dec 2025 10:14 pm
I Dont Think Parenting Is A Gender-Defined Role

Actor Kunal Kemmu draws on his real-life bond with his daughter to bring authenticity to his role in Single Papa

14 Dec 2025 10:10 pm
Indian Navy To Commission Second Squadron of Submarine-hunting Multirole MH 60R Seahawk Helicopters In Goa

The aircraft has been fully integrated with fleet operations and has proven its worth on numerous occasions. The Indian Navy will receive a significant fillip in its integral aviation capabilities with the commissioning of the squadron, the Indian Navy said in a statement on Sunday

14 Dec 2025 10:09 pm
CM Naidu To Distribute Letters to 6,000 Constables; Police Training To Begin From Dec 22

CM launches new tradition of direct engagement with newly recruited employees

14 Dec 2025 10:05 pm
Alias Alpha Under Review

Post Dhurandhars phenomenal success, this film is being fine-tuned, ahead of 2026 release

14 Dec 2025 10:05 pm
Over 83% Turnout Recorded in Second Phase of GP Polls in Erstwhile Warangal

Several areas recorded voter participation above the 83 per cent mark, reflecting strong interest among rural voters in electing their local representatives

14 Dec 2025 9:59 pm
Asha Bhosles Tribute To Sister Lata Mangeshkar

Shes planning a musical concert on the 3rd death anniverssary of the legendary singer

14 Dec 2025 9:58 pm