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Maharashtra Heatwave Intensifies; Akola Tops Nation At 46.9C

The prevailing above-normal and persistently high temperatures over Vidarbha can be attributed to an anticyclonic circulation over Maharashtra and adjoining areas.

28 Apr 2026 2:30 am
Sarnaik Firm On Mandatory Marathi For Drivers; Decision On Extension Pending

The state governments diktat to make Marathi mandatory for all non-Marathi autorickshaw and taxi drivers in the state starting May 1 has triggered a major controversy.

28 Apr 2026 2:21 am
Suspicious Death Of Transgender Person Sparks Tension

According to sources, Mallika, a resident of Tadipatri, had been missing since Sunday evening. Her body was later found on railway tracks on Monday near Challavaripalli railway gate in Tadipatri mandal.

28 Apr 2026 2:14 am
MP/ CM Yadav Moves Resolution Supporting 33 Percent Reservation For Women In Parliament, Assemblies, In House

The one-day special session of the Assembly was called to extend support to the womens quota bill defeated in the Lok Sabha recently.

28 Apr 2026 2:05 am
ED Raids In Punjab Over Money Laundering Probe Against Suspended DIG

Officials said about 11 premises in Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, Nabha and Jalandhar linked to Bhullar, his associates and suspected benamidars were covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

28 Apr 2026 1:52 am
Committee Recommends Taxation On Beverages Based On Alcohol Content In Karnataka, Wine Merchants Say It Could Go Either Way

The proposed alcohol-content-based taxation, excise duty will be calculated on the actual alcohol content in each bottle. Higher the alcohol content in beverages, higher the tax attraction, as the draft proposed.

28 Apr 2026 1:31 am
Britain's King Charles Arrives in US for State Visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla will go to the White House for a private meeting with Donald Trump.

28 Apr 2026 1:19 am
Auto Driver Jailed for 20 Years in Minor Assault Case

Police said that on February 12, 2019, Arun lured the victim with a false promise of marriage, took her to a temple, and performed a sham marriage. He then subjected her to repeated sexual assault despite knowing she was underage.

28 Apr 2026 1:15 am
Telangana Govt Partners With Legal Services Authority To Launch Legal Literacy And Child Protection In 5,700+ Schools

The agreement was signed between Dr E. Naveen Nicolas, director of school education, and Ch. Panchakshari, member secretary of the Authority, in the presence of Justice P. Sam Koshy of the High Court, who is executive director of the authority.

28 Apr 2026 1:13 am
Census Drive Promotes Selfenumeration in Hyderabad

In addition, 30,000 officials and staff across GHMC, CMC, and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) will be included.

28 Apr 2026 1:02 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Tuesday April 28, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 40C and 27C respectively.

28 Apr 2026 12:59 am
Mood Here Is Similar: Congress Leader On White House Shooting Sparks Backlash

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Wadettiwar of making remarks that allegedly expressed support for violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

28 Apr 2026 12:58 am
Major Fire at Car Service Centre

Traffic was diverted towards Shivam Road, Ramanthapur, Kachiguda, and Barkatpura until the fire was brought under control.

28 Apr 2026 12:55 am
AP Clears Rs.1,000 Crore Dues to Hospitals

The payments are being processed through a specially developed web portal, AP Centre for Financial Systems and Services-Bill Discount.

28 Apr 2026 12:54 am
Japanese Firm Opens R&D Base At IIT-H, Eyes EVs And Pharma

The facility, set up at the IIT-H Technology Research Park, is DNPs first R&D base in India and its second overseas centre after the one in the Netherlands.

28 Apr 2026 12:50 am
Migrant Worker Killed in Blasting Mishap at Orvakal

The deceased was identified as Purender, who was engaged in a project aimed at providing water supply to the Orvakal Industrial Hub.

28 Apr 2026 12:37 am
AP Ministers Study Digital Governance in Singapore

The ministers also learnt about the digital identity card system, HealthHub and other public service initiatives.

28 Apr 2026 12:22 am
5 Dead, 11 Hurt As Storm Pulls Down 2 NCC Cranes

Several workers were trapped under the debris. Police and fellow labourers rushed to pull out the injured. Police who were informed of the incident also arrived at the scene.

28 Apr 2026 12:19 am
Minister Ponguleti: More powers to collectors to fast track Indiramma houses

Speaking at a review meeting with public representatives and officials of the erstwhile Nizamabad and Adilabad districts, he said the sanction and construction of Indiramma houses would be a continuous process.

28 Apr 2026 12:19 am
Police Seek Custody of Anantha Babu

According to procedure, notices will be issued to Anantha Babu before the court takes a decision on the custody plea.

28 Apr 2026 12:16 am
Decades-Old Dotted Lands Issue Resolved in Kavali

Nearly 2,000 families to benefit from land relief

28 Apr 2026 12:11 am
Kolkata Police Constable Suspended for Social Media Video

The accused, Ramkrishna Kayal, is a constable of the first battalion of the armed police.

27 Apr 2026 11:30 pm
Hyderabad Police Run Detention Centre for Foreign Nationals

State sets up upgraded transit facility; 196 detainees handled since 2018, deportations ongoing under city police supervision

27 Apr 2026 11:26 pm
Push CBI to Take Up KLIS Probe, CM Tells Officials

Revanth Reddy suggested that if need be, ministers should seek an appointment with the CBI director and hand over the request from the state government, according to a news release from the Chief Ministers Office.

27 Apr 2026 11:20 pm
ASI Unearths Iron Age Burials in Bhadradri

Dr Nihildas said phase1 excavation has been completed, with further scientific studies required before drawing final conclusions.

27 Apr 2026 11:17 pm
Price Hike Fears After West Bengal Poll Triggering Fuel Rush

Sharp fuel price hike after the West Bengal elections has fuelled panic among consumers in Telangana

27 Apr 2026 11:16 pm
Inside the Mind of 2026 Vogue Bride: Mindful, Discerning, Cultured

Rochelle Pinto decodes the shift towards mindful luxury, individuality, and immersive bridal experiences at Vogue Wedding Atelier 2026.

27 Apr 2026 11:14 pm
Hyderabad Creates 98% of New Jobs in Telangana

Telangana added 3.12 lakh jobs in 8 months; Nizamabad emerges biggest loser.

27 Apr 2026 11:12 pm
Targets Set for SIR Mapping in Hyderabad District

Karnan instructed officials to complete the assigned targets by May 5 without fail.

27 Apr 2026 11:08 pm
EAGLE Force Rolls Out Child Safety, Anti-Drug Drive

Students honoured as Anti-Drug Soldiers; govt, officials and child rights bodies unite for youth safety and drug-free Telangana

27 Apr 2026 11:05 pm
Lokesh Hailed in Sand Sculpture for Google Data Centre Push

VMRDA chairman Pranav Gopal congratulated sand artist Balaji Vara Prasad for the creation and said Visakhapatnam was poised to emerge as an AI hub.

27 Apr 2026 11:02 pm
SC Questions Rape Claim in Consensual Live-in Case

A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan observed that the woman had been in a long-term live-in relationship with the man and had a child with him.

27 Apr 2026 11:00 pm
AU Marks Centenary With Commemorative Coin, Stamp

The commemorative coin, minted at the Hyderabad Mint, weighs 35 grams and contains 50 per cent silver.

27 Apr 2026 10:59 pm
Tata Motors Delivers Over 101 Units of All-New Tata Sierra in Hyderabad

The Sierra has crossed 100,000 bookings nationally, reflecting the strong demand and enduring appeal of this iconic nameplate.

27 Apr 2026 10:58 pm
We Are Looking at Increasing the Share of New Commercial Vehicle Loans

NBFC sees steady credit growth, flags fuel prices and weak monsoon risks

27 Apr 2026 10:57 pm
Fuel Queues in Warangal as Officials Cite Supply Delay

District civil supplies officer J. Ramesh conducted inspections at filling stations to assess stock and address concerns. He said there was a temporary supply gap and ruled out hoarding by dealers.

27 Apr 2026 10:55 pm
5 Held for Businessman's Murder in Karnataka, Weapons Seized

Police said they recovered two two-wheelers, a car, two country-made pistols and six live rounds from the accused, allegedly used in the crime.

27 Apr 2026 10:52 pm
Fire Destroys Maize Crop in Mahabubabad; Power Dept Rejects Short Circuit Claim

Farmers alleged the blaze was triggered by an electrical short circuit in overhead power lines passing through the fields, which spread rapidly across dry crop.

27 Apr 2026 10:49 pm
Dinesh Trivedi is Indias High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman recently visited New Delhi and held talks with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, during which both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral engagement.

27 Apr 2026 10:46 pm
Revanth Reddy Launches Spandana Teams Against Drugs & Crime

Womens safety, strict enforcement, and economic empowerment take center stage in Telanganas vision for growth

27 Apr 2026 10:43 pm
Rajesh Talwar Bags IndiaUK Achievers Award 2026, Expands Global Influence

His contributions to childrens literature, which include The Boy Who Wrote a Constitution and The Three Greens, have also received widespread acclaim.

27 Apr 2026 10:42 pm
Gaps In Ex-Servicemen Welfare Flagged During Hyderabad Review

Officials said around 40,000 ex-servicemen and their families were registered on the Mana Sainikulu platform.

27 Apr 2026 10:41 pm
Hare Krishna Golden Temple Prepares for Grand Sri Narasimha Jayanti Celebrations on April 30

Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji said devotees would have the opportunity to participate in various sacred rituals and receive the blessings of Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.

27 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
Fuel Queues Return in Hyderabad; Civil Supplies Denies Shortage

The Telangana civil supplies department on Monday evening said there was no shortage of petrol or diesel in the state and urged the public not to believe rumours circulating on social media.

27 Apr 2026 10:35 pm
Araku Valley Set for 17th Old Seeds Festival

Farmers and seed conservators from six states Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra are expected to participate, making it a national platform for seed exchange.

27 Apr 2026 10:27 pm
High Wildlife Road kills Reported In Kawal Tiger Reserve

All the roadkill were recorded in just the two-month study period: Reports

27 Apr 2026 10:24 pm
MP: Tiger Found Dead in MP Forest, Electrocution Suspected

This was the 24th tiger death in Madhya Pradesh in the current year so far.

27 Apr 2026 10:23 pm
DC Edit | AI Reshapes, Not Shrinks Indian IT

Firms adapt to AI-led growth as productivity rises and workforce models evolve

27 Apr 2026 10:17 pm
Vice-President Hails AUs Century Of Excellence

Sachin urges students to embrace patience, discipline and self-belief: Reports

27 Apr 2026 10:13 pm
Mangaluru Cooker Blast: 10-Year Jail For Shariq, Victim Seeks Life Term

The NIA special court earlier in the day sentenced Shariq to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.

27 Apr 2026 10:13 pm