Deccan Chronicle

The anniversary marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a key document associated with democratic governance.

Glamour grabs attention, but does it sell tickets? From Neal n Nikki to Alpha, Yash Raj Films has repeatedly turned to high-profile beachwear sequences, even as the box office continues to prove that storytelling remains king

The 50-year-old leader, who is engaged in finance and real estate businesses, has built a network among party cadres over the years. Party sources said his organisational work and involvement in local issues were considered before entrusting him with the responsibility. Several aspirants were in contention for the post

A political game of you come here, no, you come there. Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Adluri Laxman and Mohd Azharuddin marched to Gun Park, daring BRS leaders to debate allegations over contract awards in their departments. Harish Rao accepted the invitation and headed there, only to be stopped by the police

The petitioner stated that her mother had filed a maintenance petition before a court in Ongole in 2024 seeking monthly alimony of Rs 50,000 from her husband.

Chennai teen diver Thaaragai has removed over 7,000 kg of plastic waste from the ocean floor

Close to 30 Lakh Voters in Hyderabad Received the Forms

The project that includes a 3.095-km elevated stretch and 1.705-km at-grade section was expected to be completed within 36 months.

As the rude-food trend continues, food content creators and chefs speak of their experiences and insights on the culture of snap meals and click plates

Officials reported that permissions have been granted to install rooftop solar systems for 5,186 electricity service connections under the Gruha Jyothi scheme in Kodangal mandal.

A leaked image has sent fans into a frenzy, adding to the buzz around Rajamoulis much-awaited Varanasi

He hails from Udamalgidda in Narayanpet district, formerly part of Mahbubnagar.

Raj Thackeray, in his social media post, said such comments reflected a lack of sensitivity towards citizens affected by civic failures during the monsoon: Reports

Hyderabads equestrian scene is gathering pace. International show jumper Sehaj Singh Virk is helping shape the citys next generation of riders while championing world-class horsemanship and horse welfare

The banned individual terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 are associated with Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Tayyabba (LeT), The Resistance Front (TRF) and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), and are based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Six of them are Indian nationals now residing in Pakistan or PoJK

The government is giving priority to Rajamahendravaram city's development as part of the pushkaralu.

The DOJ said requiring prosecutors to publicly justify decisions to drop cases would discourage future dismissals, expose privileged internal deliberations and infringe on the executive branch's constitutional authority over charging decisions.

With a population of around 10,000, both states have been implementing welfare schemes in these villages, influencing residents choices.

Lalkaar is centred on the iconic Lala Amarnath

The plant, for which the ground was first broken when Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy was CM of undivided AP, had 10,760 acres of land, water from the Gandikota reservoir and land for an airport, but his passing stalled the project and the mining leases were later cancelled

The line 'Dekh rahe ho na Vinod' or 'Sun rahe ho na Vinod' from a web show has been repeatedly used by online content creators, turning it into a meme.

AIADMK former Minister Vaigai Selvan was one of them who joined on Saturday. After meeting Vijay, he told the media that he was happy over the shift and the meeting with the Chief Minister.

He described wearing the uniform while reviewing SCCL matters as a matter of great honour and immense pride.

This is the third such programme attended by the chief minister and his ministerial colleagues in the past two and half years: Reports

The BJP team was led by State president of the party, Nainar Nagenthiran, with information in charge Narayan Tirupathi and State-in charge Aravind Menon accompanying him.

Canada and Morocco battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals in Houston.

Singh alleged irregularities in the procurement of bedsheets, portable X-ray machines, ORS packets and medicines, claiming these resulted in losses worth around Rs 650 crore.

LED Sports Lighting Solution with Intelligent DMX Lighting Control Technology replaced metal-halide floodlights at the stadium which were in operation since 2010.

Project committee competent authority and superintending engineer S. Ramachandra Rao said the state government had sanctioned Rs 11.56 crore for canal maintenance works in NTR, Krishna and Eluru districts during 2026-27. The works include desilting canals, strengthening embankments and clearing vegetation to improve water flow. He urged Water Users Associations (WUAs) to complete the works on time to ensure irrigation reaches tail-end farmers

Empathy doesnt come out without creativity.

According to the gazette notification, workers must receive wages every week or, at the latest, within 15 days of completing work.

Tithi: Nija Jyeshta Bahula Panchami till 1.26 pm

The sessions also covered customer-friendly layouts, management models.

In his epistle to the party cadre on Saturday, before embarking on his journey abroad, Stalin said trials and tribulations were not new to the DMK that had also taken triumphs in its stride without letting them go to the head.

The government must have its reasons, but for decades Indians have understood that a passport was a solemn affirmation that the holder was a citizen of India. The process of obtaining it requires extensive pre-checks. Applicants must furnish documents, establish identity, provide proof of residence and undergo police verification. The passport was issued not merely because a person wished to travel abroad, but because the state was satisfied that he or she belonged to India

Visakhapatnam Cab Drivers Union honorary president B. Jagan urged the government to intervene and facilitate discussions with all aggregator companies.

Alongside the port, a green-field international airport is also planned, with at least one runway expected to be operational within three years.

With the new policy, said Raghavan, the government introducted centralised exams like Neet and CUET. Thats given birth to a new range of institutions that coach students for these exams. More and more people who can afford it and some who cant are shifting to private schools and coaching classes with centralised curricula that train youngsters specifically for these tests

With the gabion structure at the Bada Ganesh immersion point proving successful, HMDA decided to construct more.

In the video, Mahesh alleged that a group led by Kancharla Shiva and his associates is attempting to illegally occupy his land.

They alleged that allowing liquor sales at beaches could affect public safety and lead to an increase in crime.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to residents to follow official advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD): Reports

The minister said CT scan facilities would be introduced through the public-private partnership model at district hospitals in Tenali, Atmakur, Hindupur and Tanuku

The CEO also inspected the Assembly constituency-level control room and interacted with officials and staff on the services being provided: Reports

Deputy Conservator of Forests (Social Forestry) Manjunath Navi said the office now meets its entire electricity requirement through solar power.

At the same time, efforts are being made to store rainwater from upstream inflows amid forecasts of scanty rainfall linked to the El Nio effect.

These formats are designed to fit office schedules and urban routines, especially for those who cannot attend a daily drill

Serena, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, suffered the injury during her defeat against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round of the Wimbledon singles on Tuesday

These undermined their appeal among younger readers.

Some late-order fireworks from Tilak Varma (24 not out off 11 balls) lifted India to a healthy total.