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UK Covid Inquiry Says Thousands Of Lives Could Have Been Saved

The second report from an inquiry into the UK response to the Covid-19 pandemic criticised the government in 2020 led by Boris Johnson for a lack of urgency in the early days of the pandemic, adding the lockdown was oo little, too late.

21 Nov 2025 2:33 am
Revanth: Telangana Will Establish Indias First Ne Annexe

Revanth Reddy underlined the rich ecological, cultural and ethnic diversity of the northeast, while acknowledging that the region's contributions often remained under-represented nationally.

21 Nov 2025 2:22 am
Vijayawada Division Bags Top Honours in Zonal Hindi Drama Contest

The honours were presented by South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad.

21 Nov 2025 2:16 am
Harish Rao Slams Govt Over Broken Promise To Sigachi Victims, Demands Immediate Release Of Rs1Cr Compensation

The former minister said even the Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia announced by the Centre has not been facilitated by the state government.

21 Nov 2025 2:08 am
HC Upholds Grace Marks For NCC Quota

A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin dismissed a writ petition challenging the policy decision of state government to abolish the 1 per cent horizontal reservation for NCC cadets in MBBS/BDS admissions.

21 Nov 2025 2:07 am
Ethiopian Team To Explore Drug Curbs With Telangana

The delegation included senior officials from Ethiopias ministry of health, the Ethiopian Investment Commission, Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Procurement Services, the Industrial Parks Development Corporation, and representatives of the World Bank.

21 Nov 2025 2:05 am
Hyderabad Doctor Saves Co-Passengers Life On Etihad Airways Flight

The doctor administered antihypertensive medication and instructed the cabin crew to provide fruit juice to elevate the patients glucose levels. Within minutes, the passenger recovered sufficiently and returned to a stable condition, preventing what could have become a serious in-flight medical crisis.

21 Nov 2025 2:04 am
Silence, Memory Shape Tavakolians Cinematic Photo Festival Opening

The 11th IPF opened with the talk by Tavakolian, member of Magnum Photos and best known for her work on womens lives, conflict, censorship and emotional interior of the people of Iran.

21 Nov 2025 1:59 am
Telangana: Major Fire At Mattress Firm

Preliminary inquiry suggested the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.

21 Nov 2025 1:54 am
Telangana HC Directs Sandhya Group, HYDRAA to Stay Off FCI Site

Plot owners again approached HYDRAA last week, stating that structures were being raised by encroaching on internal roads. Following the complaints, HYDRAA officials demolished a few structures, prompting the Sandhya group to approach High Court.

21 Nov 2025 1:47 am
CM To Launch Rytanna-Mee Kosam For Farmers

Naidu held a teleconference on Thursday with officials from the agriculture and allied departments to review the preparations. He directed them to reach every farmer house and explain the states new approach.

21 Nov 2025 1:43 am
GHMC Council Approves Interest Waiver on Property Tax

Tenders will also be called for operation and maintenance of 10 sports complexes in Khairatabad zone, while the Khajaguda Sports Complex will be leased to a private operator for repairs and maintenance.

21 Nov 2025 1:42 am
CM Naidu To Participate In Sri Sathya Sai Baba Birth Centenary Celebrations At Puttaparthi

The celebrations would see the CM joining the president at 11 am inside Prasanthi Nilayam where religious and cultural events commemorating the hundred years of the revered spiritual leader would be held.

21 Nov 2025 1:38 am
AP HC Seeks Evidence to Prove 2 Top Maoists in Police Custody

Special government pleader Tirumani Vishnuteja submitted to the court that the two Maoists were not in police custody. He said all the 50 arrested Maoists were produced before the magistrates.

21 Nov 2025 1:29 am
Police Seek More Information About iBomma Ravis Associates

A special team, in the presence of the DCP, CCS, and other senior police officers, interrogated Ravi. He was reportedly questioned about more than 21,000 Indian-language movies found stored in the hard disks seized from him, the officer added.

21 Nov 2025 1:24 am
Chevella Bus Accident Victim Familys Compensation Goes Missing In Bureaucracy

The Tandur MLA handed over two cheques of Rs 5 lakh and Rs 2 lakh to Dasthagiris first wife, Haseena Begum. However, the village head had taken away the cheques from Hassena as another woman was also claiming to be Dasthagiris wife and was seeking compensation.

21 Nov 2025 1:17 am
Half Of Elderly In Hyderabad Suffers With BP, Says Study

The study, which assessed 1,320 people aged 60 and above in urban Hyderabad, also found that 12.2 per cent of participants were underweight, revealing a dual burden of malnutrition and rising lifestyle diseases within the same population.

21 Nov 2025 1:05 am
Dinakar Hails GodavariNallamala Link Drinking Water Project

Dinakar said out of the total 1,769 villages in Prakasam district, 1,009 villages have been identified as fluoride-affected. The Veligonda project will resolve this problem and supply safe drinking water through interlinking of rivers.

21 Nov 2025 1:00 am
Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy Seeks Funds to Rebuild Pallipalem-Upputeru Bridge

The MLA informed the minister that the bridge was destroyed during the severe floods triggered by Cyclone Nivar in 2021.

21 Nov 2025 12:52 am
Goddess Padmavathi Rides Divine Wish-fulfilling Tree

The Kalpavriksha is believed to have emerged during the Ksheera Sagara Madhanam, alongside Goddess Lakshmi, and is considered her celestial sibling.

21 Nov 2025 12:24 am
President Murmu in Tiruchanoor, Begins Two-Day Tirupati Tour

As per temple tradition, on Friday, she would first visit the Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy temple before offering prayers at the Sri Venkateswara temple.

21 Nov 2025 12:19 am
MBA Graduate Loses Rs.9.29 Lakh in Pig-Butchering Fraud

Police said the victim received a Facebook friend request on November 5, from a profile named Amrutha Chowdary, who claimed they had studied in the same college.

21 Nov 2025 12:13 am
BRS NRI Chief Sees Political Conspiracy Against KTR

The people of Telangana are watching these politically motivated actions, he said, adding that attempts to undermine democracy will not succeed

21 Nov 2025 12:12 am
ED Attaches Rs.8.4 Crore Money in Fraudsters Bank Accounts

Before participating in any activity, victims were required to deposit money into their app wallets, typically through UPI payments made to bank accounts or VPA IDs linked to shell entities and shared by the WhatsApp agents.

21 Nov 2025 12:12 am
Hyderabad Techie Loses Rs 1.26 Cr to Investment Fraud

Police said the complainant first received an invitation on September 16, through Telegram from a woman identifying herself as Bhagya Shree.

21 Nov 2025 12:04 am
70% Redevelopment Over In Malakpet Railway Station

Malakpet is a key station in the Old City of Hyderabad and serves as an important connectivity point for thousands of commuters.

20 Nov 2025 11:55 pm
President, PM to Attend Navy Events in Vizag

Commodore Amy Mathew made a power point presentation on Fleet Review-2026, Milan management, arrival of guests and other aspects.

20 Nov 2025 11:51 pm
Speaker Concludes Hearings on BRS Disqualification Pleas

Two other MLAs, Danam Nagender and Kadiam Srihari, who are facing similar charges did not respond to earlier notices issued by the Speaker and were sent fresh notices to present their case.

20 Nov 2025 11:49 pm
TTD Cautions Devotees Over Fake Punyakshetram Campaign

The temple administration said misinformation is being spread in the name of Hindu organisations to mislead worshippers and collect donations.

20 Nov 2025 11:46 pm
Zero Tolerance for Drunk Driving: Sajjanar

Sajjanar, announced that a Traffic Command Control Center Protocol will be established soon keeping the traffic congestion in his mind he ordered senior officials to take proactive steps towards resolving the traffic related issues.

20 Nov 2025 11:44 pm
Waves Film Bazaar Makes A Splash With Cash, Culture & Cinematic Chaos!

IFFIs revamped industry hub rolls out films, funding, and fun in a dazzling Goan kickoff

20 Nov 2025 11:42 pm
November 21: Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings

Minimum temperature likely to be below normal by 2-3 C for next 2 days

20 Nov 2025 11:26 pm
AP introduces WhatsApp Service For Paddy Procurement From Farmers

The minister said this would help avoid a wait for the farmers at the paddy purchase centres.

20 Nov 2025 11:24 pm
20 Nov 2025 11:22 pm
600% Rise in Paddy Procurement From Telangana: Centre

FCI divisional office opened in Nalgonda

20 Nov 2025 11:21 pm
BE's Pneubevax14 Gets WHO Pre-Qualification

The WHO pre-qualification enhances global access to pneumococcal vaccines and strengthens supply security, particularly for children who need them most. We remain committed to supporting public health partners in delivering affordable, reliable vaccines across India and around the world, said Mahima Datla, managing director, BE, according to a release.

20 Nov 2025 11:21 pm
Compounder Held for Misbehaving with Trainee Nurse in Warangal

The incident came to light when the student immediately informed her parents about the compounders alleged misconduct, which occurred on Wednesday night under the guise of instructing her in treatment procedures

20 Nov 2025 11:18 pm
Chronic Disease Rates Rising In Adults and Young People

Recent survey data from Hyderabad shows that nearly half of adults over 60 live with hypertension, more than one-fourth have diabetes, and 44% are obese, conditions that increase frailty, reduce independence, and strain long-term care systems

20 Nov 2025 11:13 pm
Al Falah Group Chairmans Ancestral Residential Property In MP Town Faces Demolition

Cantonment engineer H S Kaloya said a notice has been issued to the house of late Moulana Hammad, who is the father of Jawad Ahmed Siddique, seeking removal of unauthorized construction.

20 Nov 2025 11:12 pm
10 Missing From Al Falah After Blast, Mobiles Switched Off

(Mystery | Deepens) Investigators examining wider terror nexus around varsity

20 Nov 2025 11:11 pm
Telangana HC Fines Maha Hotels

Maha Hotels, mentioned as a venture company of My Home Group, in 2008 won the bid to be the lead developer of a consortium to develop, finance, build, operate and transfer a five-star hotel on land leased by the Telangana tourism department and Shilparamam Arts Crafts and Cultural Society, against payment of a monthly lease and development premium.

20 Nov 2025 11:09 pm
Monideepa Banerjie | After Hasina Verdict, Will The Spirit Of 71 Survive?

Bangladesh wants its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to be extradited to her country, now she has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity by a court that Dhaka recognises as legitimate, but the rest of the world does not. India, legally, does not have to send her back

20 Nov 2025 11:07 pm
93 TMCs Of Water Available For Rabi In Konaseema Delta Region

The collector instructed officials to pay special attention to areas that had faced water shortage problems in the last season, keeping in mind the past experiences.

20 Nov 2025 11:05 pm
India Scripts History with 9 Gold Medals at World Boxing Cup Finals

The hosts finished with at least a medal in all 20 weight categories, signing off with nine gold, six silver and five bronze medals.

20 Nov 2025 10:56 pm
Nikhat Zareen Leads India to Seven Golds at World Boxing Cup

The hosts finished with at least a medal in all 20 weight categories, signing off with nine gold, six silver and five bronze medals.

20 Nov 2025 10:54 pm
Dilip Cherian | From IRS To MLA In Record Time: The Sujit Kumar Story

Fresh off a decisive Bihar victory, the Modi government has signalled a sharp bureaucratic reset, one that goes far beyond routine reshuffling. The most telling move is the appointment of V. Srinivas as Rajasthans new chief secretary

20 Nov 2025 10:50 pm
Every Woman Must Rise Like Iron Woman: Seethakka

For the first time, Kamareddy district launched the sari distribution programme in Bichkunda on Thursday, where the Indiramma Sari Distribution was organised on a grand scale.

20 Nov 2025 10:48 pm
Minister Durgesh Says Efforts On to Get UNESCO Recognition for Lepakshi

Durgesh said the Tourism department's goal is to make a tourist, who comes for a one-day visit, to continue the stay for two to three days.

20 Nov 2025 10:47 pm
DC Edit | Governors and Bills: More Clarity By SC WasNeeded

It is welcome that the court has brought some finality to the matter of whether a governor can or cannot sit on a bill forever

20 Nov 2025 10:32 pm
Prada Open to More Deals After Versace, Including Armani: Bertelli

Lorenzo Bertelli, who is also head of corporate social responsibility and strongly supported the deal, said he is set to become executive chairman of Versace once the acquisition is completed, expanding his role within the Prada group.

20 Nov 2025 10:32 pm