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Inspection Detect's Fungal Growth On Vegetables Stored In Star Hotels Of Bengaluru, Notices Served

Officials in a press release stated to initiate legal action wherever violations are detected. Minister of Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader told reporters earlier in the day If big ones are checked, others will be on alert.

8 Aug 2026 2:09 am
Use Of Mobile Phones Causing Nearly 2% Of Fatal Road Accidents In India

Road safety studies indicate that mobile phone use while driving accounts for 1.5 to 1.9 per cent of road accidents nationwide, claiming over 3,300 lives annually.

8 Aug 2026 1:59 am
Chhattisgarh Anti-Conversion Law Comes Into Force, Says Dep CM Sharma

Special courts will be set up to hear such cases and dispose of them within six months of registration of the case.

8 Aug 2026 1:55 am
Engagements Today

Sunday Long Run by Hyderabad Runners Society

8 Aug 2026 1:54 am
Shiv Sena Corporator Gets Bail In Doctor Assault Case; Exiled Until Chargesheet

Condemning the incident, ACJ Ghuge observed, The rule of democracy is elected representatives are by the people and for the people.

8 Aug 2026 1:49 am
Man Gets Three-Year Jail Term In Pocso Case

After the trial, Special Pocso Court Judge K. Shailaja found the accused guilty and awarded the sentence.

8 Aug 2026 1:40 am
Telangana Named Top State for Cybercrime Control in PMO's PRAGATI Review

Anand said the achievement reflected the professionalism, dedication and coordinated efforts of the entire bureau

8 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Adilabad District Losing Economic Opportunities as Tourism, Forest Departments Fail

Adilabad's waterfalls, forests and eco-tourism destinations remain underdeveloped due to inadequate infrastructure and poor coordination between the Tourism and Forest departments, limiting economic opportunities for local communities.

8 Aug 2026 1:19 am
Aadhaar Holders Can Buy Subsidised Rice: Manohar

Reviewing the functioning of the outlets through a video conference from Kakinada with civil supplies commissioner Kannababu, district officials and rice millers

8 Aug 2026 1:11 am
Johnson Grammar and Vivek Vardhini Shine at Kargil Meet

Senior Girls Kabaddi: Vivek Vardhini High School bt St Johns High School 24-18, Chaitanya Bharati bt Naveena School 20-7, Nagarjuna School bt Takshasila Public School 12-2.

8 Aug 2026 1:07 am
Population of Butterflies in Vizag's Eastern Ghats Declining, Say Hikers

Hikers and conservationists in Visakhapatnam have raised concerns over the declining butterfly population in the Eastern Ghats, attributing it to habitat loss, drought, pollution and urbanisation.

8 Aug 2026 1:07 am
Jeeram Ghati Naxal Attack Verdict Expected August 10 After 12-Year Trial

The final argument in the court in the case is scheduled to be held on August ten, government pleader Dinesh Panigrahi said.

8 Aug 2026 1:06 am
Stallions, Gladiators Are Basketball Champions

In the first quarter of the Youth Girls final, Pavani of Gladiators scored 6 points with support of Khushboo. In second quarter the Gladiators added 8 more points to lead 18-12.

8 Aug 2026 1:01 am
37 Junior Lecturers Served Notices Over Fake Certificates

The Intermediate Education Department has issued show-cause notices to 37 government junior lecturers after fresh verification found they allegedly submitted fake educational certificates during their regularisation process.

8 Aug 2026 12:56 am
Abhirath Slams Double Century in Hyderabad Cricket League

The standout contest came between Deccan Chronicle and Jai Hanuman, where both teams crossed the 500-run mark in a remarkable first-innings battle before Deccan Chronicle emerged victorious.

8 Aug 2026 12:48 am
Mission Bhagiratha: 20.96 Crore Sanctioned for Alternative Drinking Water Facilities in 108 Habitations

The Telangana government has sanctioned 20.96 crore under Mission Bhagiratha to improve drinking water supply in 108 habitations across Mulugu and Mahabubabad districts through new reservoirs, pipelines and borewells.

8 Aug 2026 12:47 am
Private Schools Directed to Publicly Disclose 2026-27 Fee Structure or Face Action

The director of school education said a facility has been created on schooledu.telangana.gov.in for schools to upload fee details.

8 Aug 2026 12:45 am
10,000 Electric Tippers to Boost Garbage Collection in Core Urban Region: CMC

Each vehicle will cater to 450-500 households, and the entire system will be digitised through QR code-based monitoring, a statement said.

8 Aug 2026 12:41 am
BJP Reviews Telangana Strategy in Delhi Meet

The BJP's national leadership reviewed Telangana's political strategy and organisational preparedness in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening the party ahead of upcoming elections.

8 Aug 2026 12:40 am
OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Of Trump & Iran; And A Flashback To WMDs In Iraq And Sobhraj Saga | Farrukh Dhondy

You may be aware that from 1997 I have had the acquaintance of the convicted serial murderer Charles Sobhraj. How and why I made his acquaintance is another story, which of course is told in detail in my memoir Hawk and Hyena, which contains the episode in which Charles invited me to get involved in selling arms from the ammunition dumps of the former Soviet republics to organisations all round the world, including the Taliban

8 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Students Shortchanged on Tuition Reimbursement, Urge JNTUH Action

A students forum said the issue has remained unresolved for several years despite repeated representations to the college administration, district collectorate and the ePASS office at Masab Tank.

8 Aug 2026 12:36 am
Submit Special Revision Forms Early, Don't Wait Till Aug. 10: Hyderabad Election Authority

Information is available on the websites ceotelangana.nic.in, voters.eci.gov.in, or the Voter Helpline 1950.

8 Aug 2026 12:34 am
Apple Days Begin At Bajaj Electronics

The iPhone range is available at an effective price starting from Rs 29,700 after exchange, with EMI options starting at Rs 1,762 a month.

8 Aug 2026 12:32 am
CMC Directs Zomato, Swiggy to Delist Non-Compliant Food Outlets, Mandates FSSAI Verification

These platforms were told to delist and cancel food business operators repeatedly violating food safety and hygiene norms, verify the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence number, validity and category of business before onboarding.

8 Aug 2026 12:27 am
GHMC to Launch 10-Day Special Monsoon Drive for Waste Removal and Road Repairs

Operations will commence at 6 am daily, with field officers required to report attendance on the wireless set.

8 Aug 2026 12:26 am
MP: Urban, Rural Civic Body Polls In 2027 To Go Digital, Fully

While elections in the urban civic bodies and zilla parishads and janpad panchayats in 2022 were held with the help of EVMs: Reports

8 Aug 2026 12:24 am
Karnataka Devotee Dies In Tirumala Ghat Road Mishap

The accident occurred near the 22nd hairpin bend on the downhill stretch.

8 Aug 2026 12:23 am
Braille Storybooks Crafted for Devnar Students

Seven tactile Braille storybooks have been created for students at Devnar School for the Blind in Hyderabad, helping expand accessible reading resources and promote inclusive learning through touch-based storytelling.

8 Aug 2026 12:22 am
GHMC Recovers, Re-Installs Stolen Litter Bins on Kacheguda Station Road Following Report

The inspection followed a Deccan Chronicle report published on August 6 about alleged damage and misuse of GHMC litter bins in the Lingampally-Kacheguda area.

8 Aug 2026 12:22 am
ICAR-NAARM Scientist Elected to National Academy of Sciences

She is also a Fellow of the Mobilization Society

8 Aug 2026 12:20 am
AP Reshuffles 22 IAS, IFS Officers

Hephsiba Rani Korlapati has been appointed Special Secretary, Housing, while P. Arun Babu has been posted as Director General, Drug Control Administration.

8 Aug 2026 12:16 am
Contrary to Advice, Paddy Being Extensively Sown After Heavy Rains in Kadam Area

Farmers mounting pressure on irrigation officials to release water from Kadam project

8 Aug 2026 12:15 am
Centre Approves Telanganas 4,000-Cr Urban Transformation Plan for World Bank Funding

Proposed World Bank financing accounts for $301 million, or about Rs 2,800 crore.

8 Aug 2026 12:14 am
Two Sent To 14-day Judicial Remand In Medico Hit-and-run Case

According to police, Priyanka and her friend Umesh were returning on a two-wheeler after watching a film on August 3 when a car allegedly driven by an intoxicated driver rammed their vehicle. Police alleged that the car hit the two-wheeler multiple times before running over Priyanka

8 Aug 2026 12:11 am
Cyber Police Arrest 49 in Nationwide Crackdown

Police arrested an accused from Gurugram and seized multiple digital and financial instruments linked to the fraud

8 Aug 2026 12:10 am
Class VIII Girl Critically Injured After Jumping From School Building

A Class VIII student was critically injured after allegedly jumping from the terrace of a four-storey private school building in Vijayawada. Police suspect she feared poor performance in unit tests and are investigating the incident.

8 Aug 2026 12:06 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, August 8. 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Light Rain likely to occur in parts of the city. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be around 30C and 22C respectively. Surface winds are likely to be westerlies with wind speeds around 06-08 kmph

8 Aug 2026 12:03 am
APCRDA Holds Village Consultations, Reviews Amaravati Projects

Village Sabhas held to finalise road plans; MLA, MLC Towers reviewed for inauguration

8 Aug 2026 12:03 am
GHMC Reviews Vector Control, Prepares to Launch Online Civil Registration System Portal

The Metropolitan Surveillance Unit (MSU) presented updates on disease surveillance, hotspot mapping, and coordinated field interventions.

8 Aug 2026 12:02 am
No Lapses in Mega DSC Reservations: Commissioner

Creating unnecessary doubts over an otherwise transparent recruitment process

8 Aug 2026 12:02 am
77,146 Stray Dogs Sterilised: AP Informs HC

The court directed the departments concerned to file their counter-affidavits and posted the matter for further hearing.

8 Aug 2026 12:00 am
BRICS Festival Showcases Cultural Heritages Of 6 Nations

As part of Indias BRICS presidency 2026, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organized the BRICS cultural festival 2026 at the famous Ravindra Bhavan

7 Aug 2026 11:59 pm
Telangana: Handloom Sector Key To Economy: Kishan Reddy

The minister said the textile sector was among the largest employment generating industries after agriculture, providing jobs to nearly five crore people across the country: Reports

7 Aug 2026 11:59 pm
SIR Claims, Objections To Be Cleared In Seven Days:

The observer also directed officials to share details of claims and objections with recognised political parties in accordance with Election Commission guidelines to ensure transparency.

7 Aug 2026 11:58 pm
Police Seek Fresh Custody Of IPS Trainee, To Also Search Prakasam For Possible Evidence

Police said Krishna Reddy had remained non-cooperative and evasive, or just said he did not remember the incidents. After hearing preliminary submissions from both sides, the court posted detailed arguments on the custody plea to coming Tuesday

7 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
GGH Blood Bank Upgraded With 75 Lakh Worth of Equipment

The GGH blood bank in Vijayawada has been upgraded with 15 advanced medical devices worth 75 lakh, donated by the Siddhartha Medical College Alumni Association to enhance blood collection, testing and storage.

7 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Indias Higher Education: Poised For Deep Reforms

In this frantic pace of expansion, state governments have done much of the heavy lifting. There are now 926 state universities, near evenly divided between publicly managed and privately managed. Compare this with just 284 Central universities, Institutes of National Importance, private universities and government or government-aided universities

7 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
Two-Day Closure of Booze Shops in Charminar Zone

Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the restrictions would apply in the Rajendranagar and Golconda zones.

7 Aug 2026 11:46 pm
Telangana: Govt Intervention Averts Gig Workers Strike

The labour department convened a meeting with aggregator companies and workers unions at the Secretariat on Friday evening: Reports

7 Aug 2026 11:44 pm
Telangana Teachers Stage Lunch-Hour Protests Demanding GO 25 Amendments and Pending DAs

Teachers also sought the release of service rules, filling of supervisory posts, application of Memo 57 to 2003 DSC teachers and justice for those affected by GO 317.

7 Aug 2026 11:39 pm