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Devotee Rush Surges at Indrakeeladri Temple for Sankata Hara Chaturthi

Special arrangements were made for mothers with infants, the elderly and persons with disabilities

5 Apr 2026 7:29 pm
Bengali Actor Rahul Banerjee Death: Wifes FIR Triggers Probe Into Possible Conspiracy

According to initial reports, Banerjee had travelled to Talsari beach in Odisha for a film shoot a few days prior to the incident. After completing the days shoot, he reportedly entered shallow seawater, where he is believed to have slipped and been swept away

5 Apr 2026 7:27 pm
Bommai Refuses Honorary Doctorate, Says Public Trust Is Highest Honour

The university had announced honorary doctorates for three, including Bommai: Reports

5 Apr 2026 7:22 pm
IPL 2026: Pant, Shami Guide LSG To 5-Wicket Victory Over SRH

Shami (2/9) struck early blows, dismissing the opening duo of Abhishek Sharma (0) and Travis Head (7), which was crucial in restricting SRH to 156 for nine

5 Apr 2026 7:21 pm
Centre Clears Long-Pending PutturAttipattu Rail Project

New railway line to ease ChennaiTirupati congestion

5 Apr 2026 7:14 pm
IPL 2026, CSK vs RCB LIVE: IPL 2026: CSK Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl

While RCB's batting looked in prime touch early, Chennai's batting has some issues to sort out and it starts with Samson's form.

5 Apr 2026 7:12 pm
Horse Meat Sold as Donkey Meat in Ongole, 7 Held

Horse meat racket busted in Ongole; 7 arrested for cheating customers

5 Apr 2026 7:08 pm
Telanganas First Network Arch Bridge At Yadagirigutta To Be Launched By June-end

Once opened, the 64-metre network arch bridge will serve as a dedicated entry flyover to the hill shrine, connecting a point near the Arya Vysya Annadana Sathram at the foothills to the first ghat road, which stretches for 445 metres

5 Apr 2026 7:02 pm
India's Economic Growth Estimates For Current Fiscal Slashed To 6pc From 6.8pc

In light of India's economic exposure to the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, we expect real GDP growth to moderate to 6 per cent in fiscal 2026-27 from 6.8 per cent earlier, driven by subdued private consumption, softer industrial activity and a weakening in the momentum of gross fixed capital formation amid elevated prices and higher input costs, Moodys said in its report

5 Apr 2026 6:57 pm
Rail Neer Scam: CIC Pulls Up IRCTC For Denying RTI Data On Disclosure

CIC directed the IRCTC to revisit the RTI application and provide a fresh, reasoned reply regrding the disclosure of CBI, ED cases in tenders.

5 Apr 2026 4:58 pm
GT Vs RR Was The Best Game Of The Season So Far : Irfan Pathan

Some key decisions at the end will give a lot of confidence to Riyan Parag as a Captain : Irfan Pathan

5 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
Telangana CM Reddy Calls For Mutual Respect Among Democratic Pillars

We believe all pillars must work with mutual respect and avoid confrontations. Hence, we give the highest respect not only to all verdicts and judgments but also to various observations and feedback, Reddy said

5 Apr 2026 4:11 pm
Pope Leo Marks First Easter As Pontiff With Call For Hope

Pope Leo asked to exercise hope against the violence of war that kills and destroys, and repeatedly called for a halt in hostilities.

5 Apr 2026 3:48 pm
Nitish Kumar To Take Oath As Rajya Sabha MP On April 10

On March 5, the 75-year-old penned a heartfelt message announcing his decision. He expressed his longing desire to be a member of both houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as the Houses of Parliament

5 Apr 2026 3:43 pm
Will Take Action Against Parents Of AJP's Kunki Chowdhury For Beef Consumption: Himanta

Consumption of beef is not illegal in the state, but the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, bans cattle slaughter and sale of beef in areas where Hindus, Jains and Sikhs are in majority, and in places within a five-km radius of a temple or satra (Vaishnavite monastery)

5 Apr 2026 3:32 pm
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Elect to Bowl

Match underway at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad; SRH to bat first

5 Apr 2026 3:10 pm
Assam CM Sarma Escalates Beef Debate In Last Leg Of Election Campaign

CM threatens FIR against debutant candidates parents after polls; Kunki Choudhury files FIR over AI fake video.

5 Apr 2026 2:18 pm
Team Innovation Refutes Claims Over Karan Aujla Concert Cancellations

Organisers cite regulatory hurdles, including lack of liquor permits, deny backlash and mismanagement allegations

5 Apr 2026 1:59 pm
BJP Secure Khanapur Municipality Chairperson Post

BJPs Ankam Mounika elected chairperson with BRS backing; BRS nominee Mohammad Shoaib becomes vice-chairman

5 Apr 2026 1:50 pm
Moodys Cuts India FY27 Growth Estimates to 6% Amid West Asia War

Moody's said elevated oil, gas and fertiliser prices would intensify pressures on targeted subsidies, resulting in higher outlays, alongside revenue erosion compared to the budget

5 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
Prabhass Fauzi Leak Row Sparks Warning As Shoot Nears Completion

The filmmakers have issued a strict warning against sharing such content and warned that necessary action will be taken against those involved.

5 Apr 2026 12:26 pm
Oil India Boosts Thar Output to Record High, Strengthening Energy Security

In the financial year 2025-26, Oil India's Rajasthan field recorded an annual production of 43,773 metric tonnes of crude oil, up from 32,787 metric tonnes in the previous year

5 Apr 2026 12:24 pm
Rahul Gandhi Flags OSC Issues, Says Govt Not Listening

If safety is a priority, why is help still failing to reach three out of every five women, Gandhi asked

5 Apr 2026 11:56 am
Rashmika Celebrates Birthday Early at Airport, Getaway Buzz Grows

Videos of the moment quickly went viral on social media, drawing attention as members of Vijay Deverakondas family were seen joining her, hinting at a joint celebration.

5 Apr 2026 11:51 am
Sons Kill Father Over Alleged Extramarital Affair in Bhupalpally

Man dies in hospital after being attacked by his sons; woman also injured in the assault

5 Apr 2026 11:26 am
CI Suspended Over Role in Honour Killing Case in Palnadu

Police officer accused of taking money and forcibly handing over woman to parents, leading to her death

5 Apr 2026 11:16 am
Refrigerator Fire Claims Two Lives in Nirmal District

Suspected short circuit sparks blaze in Mahalakshmi Wada home; victims declared dead at hospital

5 Apr 2026 11:04 am
Are Nila and Neeli Connected? Kathanar Trailer Sparks Fan Theories

This overlap in mythological roots fuels the speculation. Whether Nila and Neeli are directly connected or simply inspired by the same folklore remains to be seen

5 Apr 2026 10:49 am
BJP Opposed to Infiltrators, Not Against Muslims: Gadkari

Gadkari said large-scale infrastructure investments and a governance-focused approach were key pillars of the BJP's campaign strategy

5 Apr 2026 10:26 am
BJP Opposed to Infiltrators, Not Against Muslims

Gadkari said large-scale infrastructure investments and a governance-focused approach were key pillars of the BJP's campaign strategy

5 Apr 2026 10:26 am
Infant Kidnapped in UP's Bulandshahr, Rescued in 2 Hours

Using CCTV footage and other surveillance methods, the police traced and recovered the infant girl unharmed within two hours of the incident

5 Apr 2026 9:58 am
FA Cup Quarters: Arsenal Stunned by Southampton

The semifinal line-up will be completed Sunday when West Ham hosts Leeds, after which the last-four draw will be made

5 Apr 2026 9:47 am
Families of AI171 Crash Victims Seek Release of Black Box Data

Around 30 bereaved families from across Gujarat met in Ahmedabad on Saturday, and wrote a letter to the PM

5 Apr 2026 8:28 am
Iran Targets Israel, Kuwait After Trump Gives Deadline for Deal

Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran

5 Apr 2026 7:40 am
Harmony Foundation Urges End to War, Peace on Conscience Day

Dr. Abraham Mathai said that civil society must awaken its collective conscience to demand an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, and accountability for war crimes

5 Apr 2026 7:09 am
US Revokes Green Cards of Iran-Linked Individuals, Detains Them

According to a statement issued on Saturday, the decision was made under the direction of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after which ICE agents arrested the individuals

5 Apr 2026 6:53 am
Iran Exempts Iraq from Strait of Hormuz Transit Restrictions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined protocols for maritime passage within Irans territorial waters in an official Foreign Ministry statement

5 Apr 2026 6:48 am
LIVE: Israel Hits Over 200 Iran Targets, 140 Hezbollah Sites

The strikes focused on weakening long-range strike capabilities and defence systems linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

5 Apr 2026 6:28 am
Sajjanar Warns Of Whatsapp Fraud

Since the messages appear to come from genuine WhatsApp accounts, accountants often believe them and process payments

5 Apr 2026 1:34 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday April 5, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 36C and 23 C respectively.

5 Apr 2026 1:29 am
Trouble at Gajwel MLA Camp Office, BRS Accuses Congress of Vandalism

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao condemned the attack on the MLA camp office and alleged that the vandalism was indulged in following direct instructions from Revanth Reddy.

5 Apr 2026 1:22 am
Nizams Rare Manuscripts Digitised

The Noor International Microfilm Centre from the Iran Culture House, New Delhi, is undertaking the work under the guidance of Dr Mehdi Khajeh Piri, founder of the centre, with funding from the Iran government to save the culture.

5 Apr 2026 1:19 am
Mittal Hails AI As Game-Changer For Power Sector

Mittal was speaking at a review meeting on the AI Hackathon in Hanamkonda on Saturday, chaired by northern discom chairman and managing director Karnati Varun Reddy.

5 Apr 2026 1:14 am
Class IX Student Dies Of Electrocution In Salur Mandal

While returning, he was unable to climb back and attempted to use an electrical panel board of a pump set for support

5 Apr 2026 1:13 am
Study Flags Rising Groundwater Risks In Musi Basin

Study flags rising groundwater pollution risk in Musi basin

5 Apr 2026 1:11 am
Run For Jesus Marks Holy Saturday

The rally conveyed the message of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, with thousands of Christians from various denominations taking part by walking, running and travelling in vehicles across streets while raising slogans.

5 Apr 2026 1:09 am
HRDA Seeks Reform in Medical Recruitment

HRDA representatives pointed out that many selected candidates either do not attend counselling, decline posts if preferred locations are unavailable, or fail to join even after selection.

5 Apr 2026 1:09 am
Family Complains of Detention During Covid 19

Justice N. Tukaramji of the Telangana High Court admitted a writ petition alleging unlawful detention of a family, including an eight-month-old infant, during the Covid-19 lockdown, and sought the states response.

5 Apr 2026 1:07 am
State Orders Rapid Assessment Following Large-Scale Crop Damage

Officials said that unseasonal rain, gusty winds and hailstorms between March 30 and April 2 alone damaged crops across 16 districts, impacting 81,838 hectares of farmland.

5 Apr 2026 1:06 am
Daughter Dies, Father Hurt in Bus Mishap

He and his son, who was also on the bike, survived the accident.

5 Apr 2026 1:05 am