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Raj Thackeray-Fadnavis Meeting Sparks Political Buzz

The meeting assumed significance on the backdrop of the MNS chiefs sustained criticism of the BJP.

13 Aug 2026 2:09 am
Unlike Other Temples In AP, TTD Yet To Perform Varuna Yagam To Appease Rain Go

While major AP temples have conducted or scheduled Varuna Yagams, TTD says it will hold the ritual at Tirumala if Agama scholars recommend it and the situation warrants.

13 Aug 2026 2:08 am
Pak Man, Aide Held In WB For ISI Links

Rana was caught from Habra in North 24 Parganas on Tuesday night following a tip-off.

13 Aug 2026 2:04 am
Atmospheric Re-Entry Of LVM3 M5 Upper Stage On July 30

The multi-object-tracking-radar at Sriharikota was also engaged to track the object wherever feasible, till a few orbits before its re-entry

13 Aug 2026 2:00 am
Neelam Mohan | Ensuring healthy start to life: Why fixing adolescent anaemia is urgent

Nearly one in five babies born in India are born with low birth weight.

13 Aug 2026 1:50 am
Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Crisis grows for BJP amid setback in key byelections

The BJPs tepid performance in these byelections arises from four factors.

13 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Naidu To Inaugurate E-3 Seed Access Road, Steel Bridge On Thursday

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the E-3 Seed Access Road and a four-lane steel bridge over the Buckingham Canal, boosting connectivity between Vijayawada and Amaravati.

13 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Khanapur Tank To Be Developed As Mini-Tank Bund With Rs 68 Crore

Floating solar power plant and restaurant to be set up in tanks water

13 Aug 2026 1:32 am
DC Edit | Tatas need a major reset

A large part of its profits go to the welfare of Indians.

13 Aug 2026 1:26 am
Coal gasification gets Industry Push As India Seeks To Cut Import Dependence

The discussions gained significance against the backdrop of the Centres push for coal gasification and financial support under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme.

13 Aug 2026 1:24 am
CMCs One Ward Every Day Reaches Miyapur

CMC commissioner G. Srijana held a public outreach programme in Miyapur to address residents complaints on roads, drainage, waterlogging, sanitation and other civic issues.

13 Aug 2026 1:22 am
Jumbo Feast For Elephants On World Elephant Day

NZP deputy curator J. Muralidhar said that with the help of animal keepers, the feed store and the zoo kitchen staff, jumbo cakes have been prepared and served to all elephants.

13 Aug 2026 1:18 am
DC Edit | Referring FCRA bill to JPCis a sensible move

What makes matters worse is the absence of a judicial element in the process to decide whether an organisation or institution loses its registration

13 Aug 2026 1:17 am
Demand To Allocate unds for revival Of Adilabad CCI Unit

The CCI Sadhana Samiti organised a Vidyarthi Yuvatha Poru Garjana meeting in Adilabad town on Wednesday, demanding revival of the factory.

13 Aug 2026 1:10 am
ISRO Tests Improved Version Of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle

ISRO has successfully conducted a ground static test of an improved SS1 booster stage for the SSLV, with the upgraded version expected to increase payload capacity by about 100 kg.

13 Aug 2026 1:09 am
NEET-PG Candidates Sent Wrong Test-City SMS

The NEET-PG 2026 examination for admission to postgraduate medical courses is scheduled to be held on August 30.

13 Aug 2026 1:00 am
Smart Ration Cards Distribution By CM In Sangareddy On Independence Day

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will distribute new smart ration cards to beneficiaries at a public meeting in Sangareddy on August 15.

13 Aug 2026 12:59 am
House Panel Seeks Cap on Private Hospital Room Tariffs

Resident doctor, nursing, disposable consumable, meal and laundry costs may be added to the basic room tariff, the panel said.

13 Aug 2026 12:58 am
CCRT Takes Tiranga Rally To Hitec City

The programme concluded with the National Anthem. CCRT said the event was part of its effort to nurture patriotism, cultural awareness, national integration and public participation among the youth.

13 Aug 2026 12:58 am
CM Naidu Asks Police to Maintain High Alert, Respond Within Golden Hour

Naidu held his first review meeting with police officers from the DGP to SHOs at the secretariat on Wednesday.

13 Aug 2026 12:54 am
GST Officials Hail APs AI-Driven Tax Administration

GST Council officials praised Andhra Pradeshs AI-driven tax systems, saying the model could serve as a reference for the Centre and other states.

13 Aug 2026 12:50 am
Keralam, NCDC Bills Cleared

The NCDC amendment Bill, which amends the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 1962, was also passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

13 Aug 2026 12:47 am
Report to HC: SIT Detects Lapses in Group-1 Answer Script Evaluation

The SIT said forensic handwriting examination linked chief examiners to unauthorised changes in several scripts.

13 Aug 2026 12:45 am
AIG Brings Digital Review To Operating Rooms, To record surgeries for review, training

AIG Hospitals will adopt Johnson & Johnsons Polyphonic Surgery platform to securely record and review surgeries for training, case discussions and improved surgical practices.

13 Aug 2026 12:43 am
HC Directs Police to File Counter in Sai Krishna Custodial Death Case in a Week

A division bench comprising Justice Ravinath Tilhari and Justice Ch. Purushottama Kumar asked the police why the counter affidavit had not been filed for so long.

13 Aug 2026 12:43 am
14.20 Crore Sanctioned for Manjeera Barrage Repairs

The decision was taken after a Panel of Experts (PoE) inspected the barrage and found deficiencies in the apron. The panel recommended immediate repairs to prevent further deterioration.

13 Aug 2026 12:42 am
State Plans to Raise Rs 15,000 Crore Funds

The government envisaged increasing the revenue to the State by bringing in regulations in the implementation of the motor vehicle registration act, streamlining GST and a few other measures.

13 Aug 2026 12:39 am
BJP Seeks 10x Compensation for Karkhana Property Owners

He urged the Chief Minister to intervene and revise the compensation package before possession of the affected properties.

13 Aug 2026 12:39 am
Former BRS MLA Arrested In Sexual Harassment Case

The woman alleged that Kanta Rao cheated her on the promise of marriage and called her to a plot on the pretext of opening a YouTube channel for her.

13 Aug 2026 12:38 am
Astroguide Thursday, August 13, 2026

Shravana Shukla Padyami from 8.45 pm

13 Aug 2026 12:35 am
2 Nellore Teachers Selected for Finland Training

Dominic Reddy and Dr Chennayya were among the recipients of the State Best Teacher Awards presented by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on September 5, 2025.

13 Aug 2026 12:31 am
Canine Tooth Of Tiger Seized, 3 Held

Acting on a tip-off, a release stated STPF personnel arrested Mahadev, a resident of Hosapodu, Ramesh, a resident of Mavathur village and Mani, a resident of Vadeyarapalya

13 Aug 2026 12:21 am
Indias July Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% on Elevated Food Prices; 9th Consecutive Monthly Hike

The government, however, has tasked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), ensuring that CPI should remain at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side.

13 Aug 2026 12:21 am
National Seminar on Sri Vaishnava Contributions in Tirupati From Aug 17

Twenty-five researchers and scholars from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka will participate and present their research papers.

13 Aug 2026 12:19 am
CII Regional Investment Conference in Anantapur on Oct 23

He directed officials to complete all arrangements well in advance

13 Aug 2026 12:18 am
Fake Compassionate Appointment Racket Busted In Kadapa, 2 Held

Kadapa police arrested two government employees for allegedly collecting up to 2 crore from job seekers and issuing forged appointment orders, causing an estimated 3.80 crore loss to the government.

13 Aug 2026 12:14 am
Showers Cool Hyderabad After Humid Spell

The rain, which coincided with peak commuting hours, left several roads wet and pockets of waterlogging.

13 Aug 2026 12:08 am
Bank Employees Stage Protest for Five-Day Work Week

A large number of employees and officers from various public and private sector banks participated in the protest.

13 Aug 2026 12:05 am
HC Begins Hearing on BRS MLAs Disqualification Pleas

The hearing was adjourned to Thursday, August 13.

12 Aug 2026 11:28 pm
Nellore Officials Alert As Districts Second Paddy Crop Reaches Critical Stage

The administration is targeting to irrigate 3.22 lakh acres of the second crop using water from the Somasila project. Officials have reviewed storage levels in the Somasila and Kandaleru reservoirs, requirement of water and supply to delta and non-delta areas.

12 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
IIT Madras Signs Pact to Provide Technical Support for Uppada Coastal Protection Wall

The district administration is making arrangements to begin the works from November.

12 Aug 2026 11:19 pm
New FRCs Not Valid, Old Ones Valid, Says EC

The ruling Congress, however, decided to take legal recourse

12 Aug 2026 11:18 pm
Harish Rao Says BRS Will Fight for Tribal Rights

The former minister was speaking at the inauguration of the Siddipet chapter of the Tribal Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a tribal entrepreneurs awareness seminar in Siddipet on Wednesday.

12 Aug 2026 11:17 pm
Harish Rao Hails Siddipet Native Uday Nagarajus Election to UK House of Lords

A civic felicitation was held at Vipanchi Kala Nilayam in Siddipet on Wednesday to honour Uday Nagaraju.

12 Aug 2026 11:14 pm
78 Inmates Clear SSC Through NIOS

The event was attended by senior prison officials, NIOS representatives, teachers and staff.

12 Aug 2026 11:12 pm
Rayalaseema Temperatures Soar, El Nino Worsens Crop Stress

Normally, temperatures in Rayalaseema during August and September remain below 35C, with occasional showers providing significant relief.

12 Aug 2026 11:10 pm
TGSWREIS Offers 200 Free NEET Coaching Seats

Candidates have to obtain the detailed notification and application form from the official TGSWREIS website.

12 Aug 2026 11:07 pm
Real Estate Projects Fined for RERA Violations

The Authority reiterated that real estate projects must obtain mandatory RERA registration before advertising, marketing, or undertaking sales

12 Aug 2026 11:03 pm
Funds Crunch: Gram Panchayat Power Bills Remaining Unpaid

The electricity department recently served notices on gram panchayats asking them to clear at least 15 per cent of their pending bills: Reports

12 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Revanth: Lift Godavari Water From Yellampalli, Devadula, Sitarama Projects

The Chief Minister asked officials to focus on resolving minor issues related to lift irrigation operations at the Devadula and Sitarama projects

12 Aug 2026 10:58 pm