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Kerala Govt Forms First-Ever Artificial Intelligence Ministry

The move marks a significant shift in the states governance structure, with the AI portfolio placed under the Industries and Commerce department

21 May 2026 10:18 am
Food Safety Raids Expose Major Hygiene Violations at Nagole Eateries

Violations included pest infestation, expired and mislabeled food products, improper food storage, suspected repeated use of cooking oil, and poor sanitary conditions

21 May 2026 9:58 am
Modi Concludes Italy Visit, Thanks Meloni and People for Friendship

During the visit, PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni held one-on-one and delegation-level talks focused on bilateral relations and major regional and global developments

21 May 2026 9:41 am
Beware of Fake IPL Ticket Booking Links: Malkajgiri Police

The police came to the know circulation of fraudulent websites and fake booking links on social media platforms claiming to provide tickets for the upcoming IPL match between SRH and RCB on May 22

21 May 2026 9:38 am
Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu Begin With Pomp In Bhupalpally

The district administration has made all arrangements to ensure devotees face no inconvenience during pushkaralu

21 May 2026 8:27 am
Over 10,000 Kedarnath Pilgrims Rescued After Massive Landslide in Rudraprayag

Continuous rockfalls, heavy rainfall, darkness, and challenging mountainous terrain created a highly difficult situation for the stranded travellers

21 May 2026 8:26 am
Jenna Ortega to Star in Leos Carax's Next Film 'Lily May B'

Produced by French producer Hugo Selignac under Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, a Mediawan banner, the film is described through a cryptic synopsis as a dystopian and surreal road movie.

21 May 2026 8:16 am
Musk Eyes Wall Street Record with SpaceX IPO

If successful, the listing of the rocket and satellite giant would dwarf any IPO in history and cement Musk's status as one of the most consequential entrepreneurs of his generation

21 May 2026 8:16 am
DR Congo Cancels World Cup Training in Kinshasa Amid Ebola Outbreak

The 17th Ebola outbreak to hit the DRC is already suspected of having caused 139 deaths from around 600 probable cases.

21 May 2026 7:22 am
US Forces Board Iranian Oil Tanker Amid Blockade Breach Suspicion

US Central Command said on social media that the M/T Celestial Sea was searched and redirected after being suspected of trying to head to an Iranian port

21 May 2026 7:22 am
India Slams Pakistan at UNSC Over Civilian Attacks in Afghanistan

The Indian envoy accused Pakistan of disregarding international humanitarian obligations and ignoring calls by the UN Secretary-General to protect civilians

21 May 2026 6:47 am
Aston Villa Win Europa League to End 30-Year Trophy Drought

It has been a memorable finish to the campaign for Villa, who sealed qualification for next season's Champions League with a win against Liverpool last week

21 May 2026 6:36 am
US Indicts Former Cuban President Ral Castro Over 1996 Downing of Planes

Trump has set a calamitous energy blockade on the island and has been threatening military action ever since U.S. forces captured the Cuban governments longtime patron, Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro

21 May 2026 6:19 am
21 May 2026 2:05 am
Satyanarayana is Chairman of Boath Agriculture Market Committee

Satyanarayana took the oath as chairman at the market committee office in Boath in Adilabad district on Wednesday.

21 May 2026 2:04 am
Built to Ease Traffic, Nampallys New 15-Floor Multi-Level Parking Lies Deserted Due to Lack of Awareness

The parking complex, located close to the Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition (Numaish), did not benefit visitors during the 2026 edition.

21 May 2026 1:57 am
Sextortion Gang Busted: Woman Aide Held, POCSO Case Filed

The accused, Saraswati Nishant, a domestic help and associate of Arjuns gang, had been absconding.

21 May 2026 1:46 am
TGCSB Cautions Cricket Fans About Cybercriminals Selling Fake IPL Tickets Online

The bureau said that the District app was the only official ticketing partner for IPL ticket bookings.

21 May 2026 1:43 am
Youth Murdered, Body Dumped In Borewell In Prakasam

After searching for him for three days without success, his brother-in-law, Challa Venkata Rao, lodged a missing complaint with police on May 16.

21 May 2026 1:36 am
Clay Being Mined Indiscriminately from Pond in Konaseemas Pedapalla Village

Hundreds of tippers are carrying the excavated clay and selling it to the nurseries and brick manufacturing units in the area, or to realtors for levelling grounds. Heavy machinery is being used to excavate clay from the pond.

21 May 2026 1:33 am
Centre Approves Foreign Loans for Young India Schools

Bhatti thanked the Centre for extending 50-year interest-free loans to states under the scheme and noted that Telangana had already received Rs.4,208 crore during the 2025-26 financial year.

21 May 2026 1:27 am
SUV Chase Sparks Kidnap Drama in Attapur

The drama ended when special teams of Rajendranagar police and the task force tracked the womans mobile phone signals and found her safe at her Malakpet home.

21 May 2026 1:14 am
Kurchi Tata Dies After Collapsing at Park

Admirers and social media users expressed grief, remembering Pasha for his unique humour, candid style and that unforgettable dialogue which became part of Telugu popular culture and is played at every event and pub.

21 May 2026 1:08 am
Couple Running a Hostel Urged CM to Take Action Against Former Mayor Bonthu Ram Mohan

The couple asked the Chief Minister to take stern action against the alleged goondaism of Rammohan and his associates, as they had pledged their property and paid him Rs. 2 crore.

21 May 2026 12:57 am
CM Revanth Warns Police Against Negligence in Maintaining Law and Order

A. Revanth Reddy stressed the need to strengthen the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) division and prepare a comprehensive policing plan for 10 years.

21 May 2026 12:50 am
High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Death of Law Grad

It was observed that the manner in which the investigation proceeded raised substantial doubts regarding its fairness and completeness.

21 May 2026 12:38 am
Hoteliers Seek Reduction in GST; Subsidy on LPG Cylinders

Swamy told reporters here on Wednesday that the two governments should consider providing subsidies on commercial gas cylinders, as rising operational costs are continuing to impact the industry.

21 May 2026 12:36 am
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Says Clean Air Programme to Be Implemented in 13 Cities of AP

Pawan Kalyan said drones and video cameras will be used to monitor the pollution and fix responsibility on the industries discharging pollutants into the river.

21 May 2026 12:36 am
Spirituality Key to Holistic Progress, Says AP CM

In such circumstances, institutions like the Art of Living Foundation, he noted, have a major role to play in guiding humanity towards peace and emotional resilience.

21 May 2026 12:32 am
Activist Varmas 138th Birthday Tomorrow

The programme will be held at Ravindra Bharathi from 5.30 pm, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Damodar Rajanarsimha, Jupally Krishna Rao, Ponnam Prabhakar and others

21 May 2026 12:29 am
IPL 2026: KKR Beat MI By 4 Wickets, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-interrupted IPL match to keep their playoff hopes alive

21 May 2026 12:27 am
Modi, Meloni Set 20b Trade Target by 2029

Push defence, tech cooperation in Rome talks

21 May 2026 12:26 am
Walk Throws Light on Hyd's History, Culture

Tourism department director Ranjeet Nayak, along with heritage department director Prof. K Arjun Rao, inaugurated the walk at Kazhana building.

21 May 2026 12:25 am
HYDRAA Commissioner Conducts Familiarisation Session for Probationary Deputy Collectors

He spoke about how HYDRAA is protecting government lands, removing encroachments, restoring lakes, and tackling flood-related challenges through transparent and technology-driven administration.

21 May 2026 12:24 am
Lords Crown Mortgaged for Personal Use

Golden crown donated to temple allegedly mortgaged by committee members

21 May 2026 12:21 am
Tiger Kills Cattle Near Achampet, Forest Teams Step up Monitoring

Officials said frontline staff deployment and surveillance activities had already been strengthened over the past few years due to recurring wildlife movement in the reserve landscape.

21 May 2026 12:20 am
Public Can Take Alluvial Soil From Water Bodies

The government was keen on desilting the water bodies ahead of the setting in of the North East monsoon as it wanted to increase the holding capacity of the ponds and lakes for the benefit of agriculture.

21 May 2026 12:17 am
Drugs Valued at Rs 3.05 Crore Seized From 2 Passengers at Hyderabad Airport

The seized substance was tested positive for Ganja/Marijuana through the Narcotic Drug Detection Kit.

21 May 2026 12:13 am
20-Year-Old Engineering Students Organ Donation Saves 4 Lives in Telangana

According to a press release issued by Jeevandan Telangana, Pulipalupula Raghava, a resident of Alair in Nalgonda district and a B.Tech student at CJIT Engineering College, Janagam, met with an accident on May 16 while travelling on a two-wheeler.

21 May 2026 12:12 am
Chemists Bandh Passes Off Peacefully in Telangana

He said medical shops across all 33 districts of Telangana voluntarily participated in the bandh in large numbers.

21 May 2026 12:08 am
SIT Finds Ex-Minister Jogi Ramesh Helped Main Accused in Spurious Liquor Case

The charge sheet mentioned that A-1 and A-2 maintained a long-standing personal and social acquaintance with Jogi Ramesh (A-18) and his brother Jogi Ramu (A-19) as all of them belonged to the same locality in Ibrahimpatnam.

21 May 2026 12:04 am
Falta Assembly Poll Today Under Tight Security

According to the Election Commission (EC) officials, final preparations were in full swing at the dispersal centre on Wednesday with the polling personnel all set and deployment activities progressing seamlessly.

21 May 2026 12:01 am
Ponguleti: Indiramma Housing Festival from Telangana Formation Day in Asifabad

Ponguleti said the government was prioritising women in welfare schemes such as Mahalaxmi, Gruhajyoti, ration cards, Indira Mahila Shakti and Rajiv Aarogyasri.

21 May 2026 12:00 am
AP CM Naidu Offers Silk Robes to Gangamma at Kuppam Jatara

The offering was made on behalf of the state government and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams,in keeping with the long-standing tradition associated with the folk festival.

20 May 2026 11:59 pm
AP Showcases Waste Management Model Under Swachh Bharat 2.0

Narayana said the state government was implementing sanitation programmes with public participation by creating awareness on cleanliness in both urban and rural areas.

20 May 2026 11:56 pm
Rohit Pawars Absence Fuels Speculation of Discord in Sharad Pawar Camp

Rohit was conspicuous by his absence as he was away in Pune for a meeting related to water supply.

20 May 2026 11:56 pm
Chemists Strike Triggers Helpline Calls

Several residents complained that local chemists pressured even Apollo and MedPlus outlets to shut down. Drug inspectors stayed on alert to ensure emergency supplies.

20 May 2026 11:53 pm
'Tourism on Wheels' Initiative Draws Crowds Across Telangana

According to officials, the campaign highlights eco-tourism destinations, pilgrimage centres, traditional arts, handlooms and GI-tagged products, while encouraging local tourism and community participation.

20 May 2026 11:49 pm
WFH Plan: Employee Leaders Putting Spoke Into CMs Wheel

Employees cite infrastructure gaps, operational issues and policy confusion over WFH rollout

20 May 2026 11:47 pm
Woman Arrested For Attempt To Murder And Robbery

The arrested accused has been identified as Sushma Annappa Naik, a native of Bavikeri village in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district: Police

20 May 2026 11:33 pm