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Denied Tickets, 74 TMC MLAs Turn Rebels

Another TMC leader, Arabul Islam, joined the Indian Secular Front, a new minority-oriented outfit in the opposition with one MLA. Known to be the strongman of Bhangar in South 24 Parganas, he was a Trinamul MLA from 2006 to 2011.

20 Mar 2026 2:18 am
History-Sheeter held For Rape-Murder Of Schoolgirl

The arrest followed a sustained and multi-pronged investigation.

20 Mar 2026 2:11 am
Over 20K Paramilitary Personnel Arrive in TN

The large-scale deployment is aimed at boosting voter confidence and preventing any untoward incidents during the elections.

20 Mar 2026 2:08 am
Cops Honour Labourer Who Returned Bag With Gold Jewels Found on Road

The police called Murugan, Seenivasan and Revathi to the police station on Thursday and returned the bag to its owner.

20 Mar 2026 2:08 am
Petroleum Dealers Seek Clear SOP During Poll Period

The transporters are required to carry a copy of the daily sales summary and a photocopy of the authorised persons Aadhaar card to ensure full transparency during inspections.

20 Mar 2026 2:02 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for March 20, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 34 C and 22 C respectively.

20 Mar 2026 1:57 am
Jana Nayagan Ball in EC Court Now

The further stated that candidates can file nominations online but must submit physical copies to the returning officer.

20 Mar 2026 1:56 am
Doctors Raise Concern Over Delay in Appointments in Govt Services

Calling for quick action, the LCC urged the government to obtain special permission from the Election Commission, if necessary, to expedite the issuance of appointment orders.

20 Mar 2026 1:55 am
Cong Announces Office Bearers For 13 DCCs And One Corporation

On November 22, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge had cleared the appointment of presidents for 33 district committees besides the corporations of Karimnagar, Khammam and Nizamabad.

20 Mar 2026 1:54 am
Contempt Notice for Finance, R&B Brass

The Public Prosecutor argued that the accused was involved in multiple criminal cases and that a rowdy sheet was being maintained against him.

20 Mar 2026 1:52 am
Adoption Can Be New Beginning

Adoption, a child-centric legal process, overseen by statutory nodal agency Central Adoption Resource Authority, ensures all adoptions are legal, ethical and in the best interests of the little one.

20 Mar 2026 1:49 am
Man Drowns In Pond After Getting Engaged

According to Samalkot Circle Inspector A. Krishna Bhagawan, Prashanth, who got engaged four days ago, had visited the temple with a friend on the occasion of Ugadi.

20 Mar 2026 1:48 am
Indiramma Houses in Forests May Open Podu Pandora's Box

The stand of the Centre in backing such permissions could play a major role in aiding the beneficiaries.

20 Mar 2026 1:45 am
Man Dies By Suicide, Mother Suffers Cardiac Arrest On Seeing His Body

The familys elder son, Santosh, who is working in Turkey, has been informed but is unable to return immediately due to visa issues and travel constraints

20 Mar 2026 1:39 am
ID On Saturday As Moon Not Sighted In Hyderabad

Members of the committee, functioning under Majlis Ulama-e-Deccan, confirmed that the Crescent was not visible, and said the festival would be celebrated on Saturday.

20 Mar 2026 1:09 am
Madanapalle RDO Office Fire Case: 2 Accused Remanded Till April 1

CID probe finds blaze at Madanapalle office was deliberate

20 Mar 2026 1:06 am
Thunderstorms hit Telangana, Hyderabad largely dry

Weather officials said the current conditions are linked to a trough extending from the Bay of Bengal towards Telangana, creating instability and triggering sudden storm development, particularly in interior districts.

20 Mar 2026 12:55 am
Ugadi Gift: AP Unveils Mega Job Calendar for 10,060 Posts

Reiterating his commitment, the minister said the government would make job announcements a regular feature of Ugadi every year.

20 Mar 2026 12:49 am
Visakhapatnam Gets the Vista App for Hassle-Free Access to Tourism

New digital tools boost transparency, ease ticketing, and streamline admin work

20 Mar 2026 12:46 am
Golden Bloom Along Amaravati Roads Showcases Capitals Smart Green Vision

The bright and cheerful flowers, Tecoma Gaudi Chaudi, have been drawing attention along the N-9 road from Seed Access Junction to the Secretariat.

20 Mar 2026 12:34 am
Boy Sexually Assaults 4-Year-Old Girl

Case filed under POCSO Act, probe on

20 Mar 2026 12:33 am
Traffic Advisory for Jummat-Ul-Vida Prayers at Mecca Masjid

Traffic from Bata crossroads towards Subhash Road will be diverted at Mahankali L&O PS towards the lane on the left, and towards Lala temple.

20 Mar 2026 12:29 am
Special Rituals Mark Ugadi Celebrations Across Tirumala, Tirupati

Special Asthanam, Panchanga Sravanam mark Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram

20 Mar 2026 12:21 am
Eid Holiday Shifted to Saturday as Moon Eludes Sighting

Acting on inputs from the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board and in line with traditional moon-sighting practices, the government issued orders rescheduling the holiday from Friday, March 20, to Saturday.

20 Mar 2026 12:20 am
Anti-Narcotics Team to Join Hands with Parents to Fight Drug Battle

Under Section 64A of the NDPS Act, consumers who undergo treatment and obtain certification from government doctors at DACs may seek immunity from prosecution.

20 Mar 2026 12:16 am
Ugadi Celebrated With Traditional Fervour in Nellore, Prakasam

Leaders highlight culture, renewal as Panchangam marks start of new year

20 Mar 2026 12:08 am
Get Ready for a Zip Through Elections to Madras Legislature, Then TN Assembly

According to S.P. Anthonisamy, senior citizen of Thanjavur and son of A.Y.S. Parisutham Nadar, former MLA of Thanjavur, the system of electing peoples representatives to the legislature was first introduced during the British period. The first-ever general election in the Madras presidency was held in 1920.

20 Mar 2026 12:07 am
Hubballi Teen Dies During Alleged Social Media Stunt

The incident, reported around 4.30 pm within the limits of Vidyanagar police station, occurred while a group of youths were allegedly attempting to shoot risky reels for social media.

19 Mar 2026 11:41 pm
Gutta Sukhender Reddy Pitches Oil Palm Cultivation to Farmers

T. Harish Rao said improved moisture levels following the Kaleshwaram project had made the region suitable for oil palm cultivation and expressed plans to expand cultivation to 50,000 acres in the district.

19 Mar 2026 11:39 pm
Thunderstorms Lash Parts of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati receives 8.5 cm of rainfall

19 Mar 2026 11:38 pm
Farmers Put on Alert as Unseasonal Rains Lash AP

Horticulture plantations were also hit in Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and NTR districts, with 267 hectares belonging to 307 farmers damaged. Crops such as banana, papaya, mango and orange were affected.

19 Mar 2026 11:35 pm
War on Iran Enters Uncharted Phase

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that the attack on its key energy site with the largest known gas reserve on Earth, could have uncontrollable consequences, the scope of which could engulf the entire world.

19 Mar 2026 11:34 pm
Curious Boy Trains AI, Builds Own System

Raja said he built the system gradually, starting with basic ideas and refining them over time. I worked on it consistently, starting with simple concepts and then connecting and improving them step by step, he said.

19 Mar 2026 11:30 pm
Wamiqa Goaded by Akshay to Attempt Daring Stunt

Her ease with her co-star stood out

19 Mar 2026 11:30 pm
Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Amid Bid for Dhaka Reset, Glitches Along the Padma

Preacher row, political shifts test ties under Tarique Rahman

19 Mar 2026 11:29 pm
Ingredient First, Always: Why Ingri At Museo Feels Different

At Ingri at Museo, ingredient-forward cooking, all-day dining, and an easy, creative vibe come together to create a caf you keep returning to.

19 Mar 2026 11:26 pm
Owner Not Responsible for Activities of Tenants: High Court

The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by Alluri Sitarama Raju, who challenged the sealing and attachment of his property at Guttala Begumpet.

19 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
HOW I KEEP HEALTHY: Running on Precision

Why a neurosurgeon swears by fitness to sharpen the mind and sustain performance

19 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Vedakumar Re-elected to Intach Governing Council for Fourth Term With Record Votes

Vedakumar highlighted efforts to ensure continuity of traditional skills across generations.

19 Mar 2026 11:19 pm
Telangana to Have Good Rains, Bumper Crops, Says Almanac

Clarifying concerns over the name Parabhava, which signifies defeat, noted Ugadi almanac (panchangam) reader B. Santosh Kumar Sastry said there was no need for fear, explaining that the year would bring defeat only to the unrighteous, while those adhering to dharma would achieve progress and prominence.

19 Mar 2026 11:18 pm
Ugadi Panchanga Sravanam, Silver Chariot Festival Held with Fervour at Indrakeeladri

Devotees in large numbers attended the programme and listened attentively. Panchangams were distributed free of cost, followed by Ugadi pachadi and prasadam.

19 Mar 2026 11:15 pm
Chhattisgarh Assembly Passes Anti-Conversion Bill With Stricter Penalties

It prescribes life imprisonment for mass conversions, defined as conversion of more than two persons through force or coercion.

19 Mar 2026 11:12 pm
CM Naidu Presents 161 Ugadi Awards for Contributions in Diverse Fields

Awards were also presented to those in cultural streams such as Andhra Natyam, Devadasi dance, painting, sculpture, theatre, folk arts and mimicry.

19 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Rythu Discom Seeks ERCs Licence

Rythu discom chairman and managing director Musharraf Faruqui said the state aimed to deliver dedicated, reliable power to farmers through this farmer-centric entity.

19 Mar 2026 11:05 pm
K-pop Takes Center Stage at Lollapalooza 2026 as Jennie Leads Global Lineup

This year's festival marks a historic moment for K-pop as Jennie headlines with global stars, showcasing the genre's evolution into a dominant music force.

19 Mar 2026 11:05 pm
Name Missing In Voters' List; Another Celebrity NDA Candidate Out Of Contest In Kerala

The Twenty20 leadership was shocked to learn that Veena Nair, who was set to file her nomination papers on Thursday, did not appear in the voter list.

19 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
Dilip Cherian | Can Khattars Cost-Cutting Policy Stop Earthquakes?

Quake norms rollback, IAS reinstatements, CM rebuke spark accountability debate

19 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
Farmers Duped of Rs. 3.18 Crore as Financier Flees in Jagtial

The fraud came to light when several victims gathered at the gram panchayat (GP) office to lodge a complaint.

19 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
Odishas Matikhala Becomes Fully Solarised, Sets Benchmark for Rural Energy Transition

Each beneficiary household has been provided with a 1 kW solar unit, enabling them to generate their own electricity, reduce dependence on conventional power sources, and significantly cut monthly energy costs.

19 Mar 2026 11:01 pm
Explosions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Spread Panic Among Indian Residents

They further said that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, the Indian Consulate in Jeddah and its outsorced services through VFS are operating normally, and consular camps are being undertaken on a regular basis.

19 Mar 2026 11:01 pm