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Odisha To Develop Zero-Fatality Corridors, Adopt 'Forgiving Roads' Concept To Curb Road Deaths

Officials said the programme will begin with pilot projects on accident-prone stretches before being expanded across the state.

7 Aug 2026 1:08 am
BRS Cabinet Had Decided To Repeal GO 111

BRS move triggered litigation; Congress kept repeal on hold pending committee report

7 Aug 2026 1:04 am
Singareni To Adopt Autonomous, Tele-remote Mining Technology

The visit focused on procurement of advanced equipment, faster availability of spares and the possibility of setting up local maintenance hubs to modernise SCCLs opencast mining operations

7 Aug 2026 1:03 am
Anil Menon Undertakes First Spacewalk

NASA astronaut Anil Menon completed his first spacewalk outside the International Space Station, helping upgrade its power system for future missions.

7 Aug 2026 1:03 am
TTDs Green Power Generation to Increase With New Donated Windmill

TTD is expanding its green power generation with a new 800 KW wind turbine donated by a Mumbai-based company.

7 Aug 2026 1:00 am
National Kamadhenu Cattle Breeding Centre in Nellore to Get Sustained Water Supply

A major feather in its cap has been the establishment of a state-of-the-art In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) Laboratory, which has transformed indigenous cattle breeding in Andhra Pradesh.

7 Aug 2026 12:58 am
Govt Speeds Up Preparations To launch Full-Fledged Services At TIMS

The minister was speaking at a meeting to assess the ongoing trial run of medical services at the hospital, infrastructure, medical equipment, recruitment of doctors and staff, and the preparedness of various departments.

7 Aug 2026 12:58 am
Viewpoint | Of Lord Murugas Abodes and Identity

The place has since emerged as a major flashpoint for religious politics in Tamil Nadu.

7 Aug 2026 12:55 am
Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Takes Charge as Consul General of India of Dubai

Dr Reddy held an interactive session with members of the media at the Consulate General of India, Dubai and appreciated their continued support in playing a vital role in the consulate's outreach and communication efforts.

7 Aug 2026 12:52 am
Police Grill Mahbub for 5 Hours, Custody Cut Short After Illness

The investigators complained of Mahbub Alam Khan's behaviour. According to sources, the accused had abused not only police officials but his counsel using unparliamentary language.

7 Aug 2026 12:49 am
GVMC Launches Dial-A-Tanker Amid City Water Crisis

GVMC commissioner Ketan Garg, in a statement on Thursday, said the corporation is working on a war footing to ensure The corporations water supply department launched the DialATanker service, enabling citizens to book water tankers quickly and conveniently.

7 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Irrigation for Crops, Govt Caught Between Devil and the Deep Sea

Government weighs irrigation demand as officials stress conserving water for drinking needs

7 Aug 2026 12:48 am
BJP Ridicules Revanth Reddys Claim on FIRs Over Morphed PM Content

Rao termed the CMs claim misleading and hypocritical, saying it exposed double standards.

7 Aug 2026 12:46 am
Minister Savadi Reviews Flood-Drought Damage, Assures Action on Harawada Sea Erosion

The minister also assured that the government would also consult agricultural experts to address the spread of leaf spot and fruit rot diseases affecting arecanut plantations in the district.

7 Aug 2026 12:45 am
Adults Dialling for Emotional Support on the Rise

Young adults aged 18-30 accounted for the highest number of calls to the Roshini Helpline in 2025, with mental health concerns topping the list of reasons for seeking emotional support.

7 Aug 2026 12:42 am
Late July Rains See Surge in Paddy Planting, Officials Worried

If the IMD predictions hold, then we will have a long dry spell from middle of August and into September. The question is what will happen if there are no more rains, a senior government official said.

7 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Lok Sabha Okays Law for Levy on UPI

Amendment removes legal bar on merchant charges; peer-to-peer payments may stay free

7 Aug 2026 12:39 am
Despite El Nino Panel Advice, No Crop Insurance This Year in State

It is learnt that the recommendation was more in the nature of a generalised suggestion, and was not necessarily meant for immediate implementation.

7 Aug 2026 12:37 am
Joshi Tightens Grip on J&K Open 2026 with Commanding SixShot Lead

Rashid Khan of Delhi, himself a former Asian Tour winner, produced the days standout rounda sizzling sevenunder 64to climb into sole second at 13under 200. Despite the surge, he remains six behind the relentlessly steady Joshi

7 Aug 2026 12:36 am
4-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Into Hot Sambar

She sustained severe burn injuries and was rushed to the Government General Hospital in Kurnool, where she underwent treatment.

7 Aug 2026 12:34 am
AP Seeks KRMB Meeting on Krishna Water Sharing

Andhra Pradesh also sought allocations to meet its drinking water requirements and other essential needs.

7 Aug 2026 12:32 am
JLL Opens 1.2 Lakh Sq Ft GCC in Hyderabad; Telangana Logs 150 GCCs, 1.5 Lakh Jobs in 20 Months

It is intended to deliver mission-critical services in finance, HR, project management, lease administration, analytics and technology-enabled solutions for JLLs global operations.

7 Aug 2026 12:29 am
India Accounted for Nearly One-Third of Global GDP at the Beginning of Common Era: FM

FM says empowering every state is vital for investment, growth and inclusive development

7 Aug 2026 12:27 am
TGSPDCL Launches Basti Baata in Begumpet

The programme aims at redressal of grievances on the spot

7 Aug 2026 12:26 am
Telangana Tops Country in Cybercrime Battles

State ranked first in nation in nine criteria

7 Aug 2026 12:24 am
ANMs Seek Reduction in Workload, Early Completion of Recruitment

The union leaders said making ABHA registration compulsory for maternal and child healthcare services had created difficulties at the field level.

7 Aug 2026 12:18 am
Srisailam Storage Nears 150 Tmc Ft

Officials said the reservoir continues to receive abundant inflows and, if the current trend persists, it could reach full capacity within the next 10 days.

7 Aug 2026 12:09 am
AP Strengthens Cyber Crime Prevention With Tech-Driven Strategy

He was presenting the state's initiatives at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting chaired by Prime Minister's principal secretary PK Mishra.

7 Aug 2026 12:09 am
Three Killed in Bus-Bike Collision Near Gokak

Sub-Inspector KB Valikar of the Gokak Rural Police Station and his team rushed to the spot

7 Aug 2026 12:07 am
AP Among Top Four States in PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Andhra Pradesh has become one of the top four states in implementing the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with over 4.11 lakh rooftop solar systems installed.

7 Aug 2026 12:06 am
Bhagwat Backs Gen Z, Says Youth Protests Reflect Demand for System Correction

RSS chief calls for dialogue, saying youth protests often seek system correction

6 Aug 2026 10:26 pm
CM Tells Ministers to Fast-Track AgriGold Relief

Assembly session from August 17 to 20

6 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
Meta Defends Compliance as Government Scrutiny Enters Second Day

The company admitted there were serious issues and assured it will take continuous action to resolve them, the sources told PTI after the hour-long meeting.

6 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Live-in Relationship is Difficult to Prove, Say Activists

The judgment does not prescribe an exhaustive evidentiary test

6 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
Journalists, Rights Groups Condemn Pakistans Media Freedom Crackdown

The PFUJ strongly condemned the new rules and termed them as restrictions on press freedom.

6 Aug 2026 10:12 pm
SC Declined To Interfere Land Dispute Between TGIIC and Private Parties

TGIIC asked to seek impleadment in High Court; status quo ordered for one week

6 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
Netflixs Operation Safed Sagar Pumps Over $24 Million Into Indias Economy

At the world premiere of the series in New Delhi, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos highlights the production's impact on jobs, businesses and India's creative economy.

6 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
Vehicle Retail Sales Surge 26% YoY to 25.91 Lakh Units in July 2026

Commercial vehicles saw a 24.04 per cent rise in retail sales at 99,666 units last month as compared to 80,348 units in July 2025.

6 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Local Body Polls To Be Held on Schedule, Lokesh Tells Ministers

Lokesh asked every minister and public representative to work extensively at the grassroots level so that the alliance candidates secure the maximum of seats in the local body polls.

6 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Centre Identifies 384 Highway Black Spots in AP

The Centre has identified 384 accident-prone black spots on National Highways in Andhra Pradesh using an AI-based system, with road safety improvements planned to reduce accidents.

6 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Naidu To Roll Out 'Netanna Sevalo' On Aug. 7

71,536 handloom families to get 25,000 aid

6 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
GPRA Housing Project for Central Staff in Amaravati at Tender Stage

The Centre has invited tenders for the 1,083-crore GPRA housing project in Amaravati, which will provide 1,504 residential units and modern amenities for Central government employees.

6 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
First Coal Rake From Odishas Naini Mines Reaches Singareni

SCCL directors inaugurated the unloading process at STPP following traditional rituals.

6 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Gold, Silver Resume Upward Trajectory

In the case of silver, international prices moved up from$56.75 to $62.90 per ounce and in the Indian market it rose from Rs 2.28 lakh to Rs 2.4 lakh per kg

6 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
NCB Seizes 30 Kg Hashish Oil, Arrests Three

The NCB seized over 30 kg of hashish oil worth more than 3 crore and arrested three persons in ASR district while busting an inter-state drug trafficking network.

6 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Husband Accused Of Torturing Wife; Community Seeks Arrest

According to the association, Moku Mahender Reddy, a resident of Obula Keshavapur village in Jangaon district, married Madhavi, who belongs to the Vaddera community.

6 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Ladakh Set to Launch Indias First High-Altitude Wildlife Safari

The Lt. Governor has cleared the introduction of guided wildlife safaris along the regions famed snowleopard and birdwatching trails, marking Indias first-ever highaltitude safari experience. Visitors will gain rare, structured access to Ladakhs extraordinary flora and faunaan opportunity previously limited to trekkers and researchers braving the harsh terrain

6 Aug 2026 8:49 pm
Netanyahu Dials PM Modi, Discusses West Asia Developments

PM Netanyahu and PM Modi exchanged views on the recent developments in West Asia. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch, the statement said.

6 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
198-cr Kaleshwaram Temple Makeover Gathers Pace

The Telangana government has completed the tender process, and contractor Shivaram & Company began demolition works around 10 days ago.

6 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Custom Hiring Centre Launched To Aid Small Farmers

Speaking on the occasion, the collector said the initiative would help improve farm productivity and reduce cultivation costs by providing farmers access to tractors, rotavators, tillers and other equipment on a rental basis.

6 Aug 2026 8:37 pm