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Sriharikota Set for Historic Vikram-1 Launch

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch its first orbital rocket, Vikram-1, from Sriharikota, marking a major milestone for India's private space sector.

18 Jul 2026 1:59 am
SCCL Assures Coal Supply to Telangana

SCCL has assured uninterrupted coal supply to Telanganas thermal power stations, prioritising the states power needs amid rising electricity demand.

18 Jul 2026 1:52 am
Sudden Showers Surprise Chennai And Vijay, Too

Vijay, according to sources, enquired with the students about the facilities in the government-run hostel that was renovated recently through the raising of a 10-storey modern building, and assured to look into their grievances.

18 Jul 2026 1:50 am
Raut Claims CM Change Likely In Maharashtra

Raut was in Nagpur to oversee preparations for the Shiv Sena UBTs Ram Raksha Andolan to be held on July 18 against the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple.

18 Jul 2026 1:46 am
Telangana Activists Seek Statutory Status, Welfare Package

Over 1,200 Telangana statehood activists called for statutory recognition and enhanced welfare benefits at a committee consultation held near the Secretariat.

18 Jul 2026 1:45 am
TGBIE Asks Private Colleges To Release Certificates Withheld Citing Fee Dues

TGBIE said it had received complaints that several private colleges were illegally withholding the certificates of students who had completed their intermediate education, citing outstanding fee dues.

18 Jul 2026 1:42 am
Digital Evidence Helps Chittoor Police Crack Alleged Wife-Paramour Murder Conspiracy

Circle inspector Mallesh Yadav said analysis of CCTV footage, call detail records, mobile phone location data and other technical evidence helped police trace Rameshs body and reconstruct the sequence of events.

18 Jul 2026 1:38 am
Hyderabad, Bengaluru Flagged as Bioeconomy Hubs

NITI Aayog has identified Hyderabad and Bengaluru as Indias key bioeconomy hubs, projecting the sector to grow to $1.36 trillion by 2040.

18 Jul 2026 1:31 am
Heavy Rain Returns To Uttara Kannada, Schools Shut In Ankola

The rain also triggered a mudslide on the Gokarna-Tadadi road in Kumta taluk, snapping connectivity between the two places. Officials visited the place to assess the situation and initiate restoration work.

18 Jul 2026 1:28 am
Police Flag Hostel Safety Lapses In Hyderabad

Women Safety Wing DCP Lavanya said 10 special teams comprising 35 personnel inspected 446 hostels over nine weeks. While 97.5 per cent had CCTV, over 30 per cent were nonfunctional.

18 Jul 2026 1:22 am
Jayant Patils Back-To-Back Meetings Fuel Rumours Of NCP (SP) Realignment With NDA

The back-to-back meetings with the BJP and Shiv Sena leaders have fuelled political buzz over whether the NCP (SP) was exploring closer ties with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

18 Jul 2026 1:16 am
National Parties Concerned Over DMKs Stand On Delimitation

It is learnt that the BJP was hoping to get the support of the DMK when the Bill was introduced again in an amended form Parliament in the monsoon session.

18 Jul 2026 1:12 am
'Hi-Tech' or 'Hitec'? Row Over Station Name

A controversy has emerged over the spelling of Hitec City railway station after the redeveloped station retained Hi-Tech City on its signage.

18 Jul 2026 1:09 am
MP Minister Given Clean Chit On Caste Row By Scrutiny Committee

The scrutiny committee had summoned the minister to be present before it with necessary documents to establish that Bagri caste falls under the SC category, following a directive by the Madhya Pradesh high court.

18 Jul 2026 1:06 am
Telangana Ranks 10th in Investment Index

Telangana has been ranked 10th in NITI Aayogs Investment Friendliness Index 2026, emerging as a frontrunner with strong business climate and institutional performance.

18 Jul 2026 1:02 am
No Rains In Godavari Delta For First Time In 70 Years: Minister

The minister said the impact of the Super El Nio phenomenon had affected water availability, forcing the government to divert water from Sileru for irrigation instead of power generation.

18 Jul 2026 1:00 am
Upgraded Mangalagiri Railway Station Will Spur Growth, Says Lokesh

Union rural development minister of state Pemmasani Chandrasekhar joined the PM in unveiling the commemorative plaque at the railway station.

18 Jul 2026 12:54 am
Memos Issued to Eluru School Staff After Student Faints

The Eluru DEO has issued memos to a headmaster and a PET after a Class VIII student fainted while doing sit-ups as punishment at a government school.

18 Jul 2026 12:52 am
El Nino Monsoon Set to Hit 80% of Telangana Villages

The report said 8,831 villages will either be moderately affected, or were vulnerable because of the predicted poor rainfall.

18 Jul 2026 12:43 am
NDA Charts Plan for Stormy Monsoon Session

Sources said the government discussed its legislative agenda, including its priority to convert two Ordinances into Acts during the session.

18 Jul 2026 12:39 am
RBI Governor Cites Middle East War, Weak Monsoon As Major Risks To Economy

The RBI governors comments come at a time when erratic monsoon progress has delayed planting across major states for the Kharif season with total cropped area falling 16 per cent year-on-year.

18 Jul 2026 12:36 am
Telangana Facing Groundwater Crisis in El Nino Year

When the 2025-26 crop season began, Telanganas groundwater reserves were 506 tmc ft, of which 237 tmc ft have been used. All that is left for use from now onwards is 269 tmc ft (thousand million cubic feet), a senior government official said.

18 Jul 2026 12:33 am
Electoral Rolls Dynamically Evolving; RO Decision on Meenakshi Natarajan Final, Says CEC

Addressing to national media conference in New Delhi, CEC Kumar emphasised that elections were held according to the Constitution of India, Electoral Laws and instructions of the Election Commission of India issued from time to time.

18 Jul 2026 12:28 am
AP Students Ace NEET-UG, 4 Figure in Top 100

The state's top performers are Bura Sai Sharan (19th rank), Namala Prerana (36th), Grandhi Haneesh (74th), Relangi Jayashanmukhi (86th), Kondreddi Harika Devi Sri Anusha (103rd) and Vaddepalli Dushyant (126th).

18 Jul 2026 12:24 am
Wangchuk Says He Will Stay Alive Till July 20

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike, vowed to continue until July 20 despite doctors warning that his condition is critical.

18 Jul 2026 12:21 am
Telugu Desam MPs to Strongly Push AP Issues in Parliament

Naidu, whos also the party president, called upon the MPs to actively pursue Andhra Pradesh's interests while maintaining close coordination with the NDA government at the Centre.

18 Jul 2026 12:20 am
Telangana HC Grants Interim Protection to Landowners in Dulapally Land-Use Dispute

According to the government, the impugned GOs were issued after records indicated that the survey numbers fall within the full tank level (FTL) of Foxsagar.

18 Jul 2026 12:16 am
Engagements in Hyderabad on July 18, 2026

Every Step, a Story: Special Talk by Dr E. Sivanagi Reddy

18 Jul 2026 12:16 am
IMD Issued Yellow Warning to Hyderabad, Other Districts on Friday

Hyderabad to see cloudy skies and thundershowers

18 Jul 2026 12:11 am
CM Naidu Seeks Central Help to Cut Shrimp Feed Costs, Boost Horticulture

He said the steep rise in input costs has placed severe financial stress on aqua farmers and threatened India's seafood export competitiveness.

18 Jul 2026 12:07 am
Fatal Crashes Dip as Malkajgiri Records 1,788 Accidents

Malkajgiri Police recorded 1,788 road accidents in the first half of 2026, with fatalities declining due to stricter enforcement and road safety measures.

18 Jul 2026 12:05 am
Telangana Extends Bar Timings in CURE for FIFA World Cup Final and Play-Off

Police will maintain zero tolerance for violations, including drunk driving.

18 Jul 2026 12:05 am
Minorities Welfare Department Directs Waqf Board to Review Legal Cell and Address Property Litigation Concerns

Minorities Welfare Department Directs Waqf Board to Review Legal Cell and Address Property Litigation Concerns

18 Jul 2026 12:04 am
Telangana Minister Mohammed Azharuddin to Visit Arutla Public School, Play Cricket with Students

Azharuddin will also join students for cricket and interact with them about their studies, career plans, goals and interest in sport.

18 Jul 2026 12:00 am
DELHIBERATIONS |Indian Tourists: The New Masterjis Of The Universe | Padma Rao Sundarji

The most experienced child is tasked with guarding high-value targets: paneer and chicken. Mirroring the Harakaras -- medieval military runners, bewildering towers of paneer, chhole, chicken, and mutton are passed from Phupha to Chachi to Kaka with the speed and precision of a bomb disposal squad

17 Jul 2026 11:58 pm
Workshop of 10 States Advocates Data-Driven Monitoring to Improve School Education

Sessions examined results-based management, monitoring and evaluation systems, and the use of performance indicators under Samagra Shiksha.

17 Jul 2026 11:56 pm
Revised Liquor Prices Likely To Take Effect by End-July or Early August

Premium brands may cost up to Rs 120 more; new 150 ml and 200 ml bottles are proposed

17 Jul 2026 11:53 pm
HMWS&SB Fines Jubilee Hills Property Owner 5,000 for Wasting Drinking Water

Citing the Water Board Act, 1989, officials emphasised the need for the judicious use of water.

17 Jul 2026 11:49 pm
CMC Commissioner Inspects Jeedimetla, Dundigal Facilities to Study Scientific Waste Management Practices

The functioning of the plant and the reuse of processed materials were also examined.

17 Jul 2026 11:46 pm
17 Jul 2026 11:44 pm
AP Sets Up AER Panel, Notifies Common Zoning Rules

The regulations classify land into nine standard categories and adopt a negative-list approach, allowing compatible activities unless specifically prohibited.

17 Jul 2026 11:42 pm
BJP Sets Merger Condition for NCP (SP) To Join NDA

Sources say BJP wants a united NCP as an ally; Parth Pawar's role sparks fresh buzz.

17 Jul 2026 11:39 pm
DC Edit | Student Visa Curbs Will Hurt US

According to the old visa rules, the holders of F visas (students) were allowed to stay in the United States until their purpose of visit was completed or the duration of status (DoS)

17 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
AP Among Top Investment-Friendly States: Niti Aayog Index

Andhra Pradesh has been ranked among India's top investment-friendly states, securing eighth position nationally in the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026.

17 Jul 2026 11:18 pm
DC Edit | Engage Sonam In Dialogue To Ensure Democracy Wins

The national conscience is being awakened by the personal sacrifice of one person even as the protests are making a mark, but the government has so far remained indifferent. And the court has only spoken about every life being precious and pointed out the need for daily medical supervision

17 Jul 2026 11:17 pm
Telangana Govt Launches New EHS for Employees, Pensioners

EHS covers 8 lakh employees, pensioners and families at 1,000 empanelled hospitals.

17 Jul 2026 11:15 pm
Maharashtra: NCP Rift Out In The Open As Leader Backs Parth Pawar For Union Cabinet

Mr Aher argued that the 38-year-old leader should be given an opportunity to prove his abilities and counter the criticism directed at him: Reports

17 Jul 2026 11:12 pm
The Discoms See Gradual Rise in Unrestricted Peak Power Demand

Telangana's peak power demand has risen steadily over the past month, driven largely by increased agricultural consumption amid delayed monsoon rains.

17 Jul 2026 11:08 pm
West Bengal: Shah On Two-Day WB Visit

Mr Shah, who landed at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, spent the night at Border Security Force (North Bengal Frontier) headquarters in Kadamtala: Reports

17 Jul 2026 11:06 pm
OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Political Killings Rise In UK, Like India But USA Still Leads Pack | Farrukh Dhondy

Yes, India has seen some -- from the shooting of the Mahatma to that of Indira Gandhi and then Rajiv. But surely the record, from the shooting of Abraham Lincoln through the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr and recently the right-wing propagandist Charlie Kirk, sets the United States in the legendary lead?

17 Jul 2026 11:03 pm