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Crimes Against Foreigners Rise in Telangana, India

Crimes by foreigners stood at 2,792, largely driven by the Foreigners Act, Passport Act and narcotics cases.

8 May 2026 2:59 am
5 Motors Attached to Pipelines Seized

The Water Board said attaching a motor to a pipeline affects water pressure and disrupts supply to nearby households.

8 May 2026 2:50 am
28 Persons Fall Ill Due to Food Poisoning in Konaseema District

Kothapeta MLA Bandaru Satyananda Rao visited the hospital and enquired about the condition of the victims, assuring them of better care and early recovery.

8 May 2026 2:44 am
India Asks Bangladesh to Expedite Verification of Immigrants

The development comes amid improving ties between New Delhi and Dhaka under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, following a period of strain during the tenure of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

8 May 2026 1:24 am
Man Sentenced For Cow Slaughter Case In Visakhapatnam

The court held him guilty for the slaughter of two cows at Mustafa Colony in Arilova in December 2024.

8 May 2026 1:06 am
Saudi, Kuwait Lift Curbs on US Military

We've had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it's very possible that we'll make a deal, Trump said on Wednesday.

8 May 2026 1:04 am
AP CM Asks Collectors To Innovate, Prioritise Public Satisfaction

Naidu asked collectors of all 28 districts, including the two newly formed ones, to transform their respective districts into innovation hubs and compete with one another in development and implementation of welfare programmes.

8 May 2026 1:03 am
Odisha Health Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling Inaugurates Healthcare Facility In Tribal Dominated Kalahandi

The facility aims to bridge critical healthcare gaps in remote rural areas by enabling timely access to specialist medical consultations without the need for patients to travel long distances.

8 May 2026 12:58 am
AP CM Uses Statewide Best Practices to Push Innovative Governance

The government has identified nine best practices and entrusted 10 collectors with the responsibility of implementing these practices across the state.

8 May 2026 12:58 am
Crimes Against Women, Children Continue to Worry Telangana

Telangana continued to remain among the states reporting high crimes against women.

8 May 2026 12:54 am
Zoo Offers Free Entry to Visitors Named David

Attenborough is known for bringing nature, wildlife and stories about the planet into homes across the world through television programmes such as Planet Earth and Secrets of Wild India.

8 May 2026 12:51 am
TalentSprint, IIM Jammu Launch IndustryIntegrated EBBA Degree

As digital technologies, data and artificial intelligence reshape how organizations operate and create value, employers are increasingly seeking graduates who combine strong business fundamentals with technological awareness, applied problemsolving skills and professional agility.

8 May 2026 12:51 am
Naidu Says MSMEs Key to APs Industrial Ecosystem

Naidu stressed on the need to reduce logistics costs, noting that rail transport is significantly cheaper than road transport.

8 May 2026 12:47 am
Dev 360 | Jobs, Migration & Reality: BJPs Post-poll Challenge | Patralekha Chatterjee

People all over India are on the move, not just from West Bengal to other states in search of work

8 May 2026 12:45 am
Hyd Will Emerge As Global City In 10 Yrs: Sridhar Babu

Speaking at the Nasscom GCC Summit 2026 in Mumbai on the theme Beyond Policy: Designed to Win the Global GCC Race, Sridhar Babu said the government was doubling Hyderabad's infrastructure to avert urban collapse seen in other cities.

8 May 2026 12:45 am
Telangana to Hold Mega Disaster Mock Drills on May 18

Director General of Telangana Fire Services Vikram Singh Mann said nearly 60 departments and Central agencies, including the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), will participate in the exercise.

8 May 2026 12:44 am
Akhilesh Meets Didi, Says She Didn't Lose

Akhilesh also asserted that Ms Banerjee did not lose the polls and praised her MP nephew Abhishek Banerjee for fighting well.

8 May 2026 12:44 am
Centre Extends 5 State Laws to Chandigarh

The notifications, issued on May 6 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, include extension of three laws from Punjab and one each from Haryana and Assam.

8 May 2026 12:42 am
NCRB: TG Seized 118 Arms, 524 Rounds Of Ammunition In 2024

The state recorded the seizure of 118 arms and 524 rounds of ammunition during the year

8 May 2026 12:40 am
5 Children, 1 Adult Drown in Boat Capsize Tragedy in Yamuna in UP's Hamirpur

The victims were identified as Akanksha and Rani, both aged nine, and Labhyansh, Mahesh, and Aditya, aged five, six, and eleven.

8 May 2026 12:40 am
IPL 2026: Marsh. Prince Help Lucknow Super Giants Beat RCB By 9 Runs

Mitchell Marsh slammed a superb 111 off 56 balls as bottom-placed LSG snapped a 6-match losing streak with a 9-run DLS victory over RCB in a rain-curtailed IPL match

8 May 2026 12:39 am
Singapore Model Inspires AP Governance Reforms at Collectors Conference

Discussions at the conference in this regard have followed the week-long Singapore-Andhra Pradesh Governance Excellence (SAGE) programme organised in collaboration with the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise.

8 May 2026 12:37 am
ACB Trap Panchayat Secretary for Accepting Rs.5,000 Bribe

Police said the panchayat secretary had allegedly demanded 50,000 from a villager for clearing documents related to a house construction permit

8 May 2026 12:36 am
National Science Centre to Emerge as Major Facility, Says Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy said the PM would conduct the ground-breaking ceremony for the Mega Industrial park in Zaheerabad and the PM Mega Textile Kakatiya Park in Warangal on May 10, apart from dedicating the NHs and railway network upgrades, to the nation.

8 May 2026 12:34 am
Construction Firm Asked by TGRERA to Reimburse Pre-EMI Amount to Complainant

The complaint said he paid Rs 7.6 lakh separately and an addition Rs 1 lakh as pre EMI.

8 May 2026 12:33 am
FIR Closure Doesnt Negate Threat: HC Orders Security for BRS Leader

The petitioner contended that the case was later closed on the ground that the assailants remained undetected.

8 May 2026 12:30 am
DC Edit | Stop Political Violence In Bengal

The fact that she is technically on the way out as caretaker CM until BJP chooses to anoint a head of its legislature party may absolve her of any direct responsibility for this latest explosion of violence

8 May 2026 12:30 am
US Awaits Iran Response to Deal Offer

Among oil traders and diplomats, there was optimism.

8 May 2026 12:29 am
Congress Hits Back at KTR Over Remarks

Government Whip Yannam Srinivas Reddy said Rama Raos remarks at Warangal had drawn criticism and alleged that his conduct could affect his public image.

8 May 2026 12:27 am
Woman Hires Contract Killers to Murder Husband

Eluru superintendent of police K. Pratap Siva Kishore said Durga Mani had been having an extra-marital affair with Venkanna Babu.

8 May 2026 12:25 am
India Can Strike Deep, Far, Anytime: Military

Addressing a joint press conference, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said India targeted terror infrastructure across the border and established a new normal in its response to cross-border threats.

8 May 2026 12:20 am
Ad Hoc faculty Of Universities Want Their Issues Settled Before AP Notifies Recruitment

AP government is getting ready to issue a fresh notification for recruitment of 1,500 posts of assistant professors in all 14 universities.

8 May 2026 12:20 am
HC Seeks Govt Reply on Harish's Loan Waiver PIL

The petition relates to GO Rt. No. 567 dated July 15, 2024, under which the state introduced the Crop Waiver Scheme, promising waiver of short-term agricultural loans up to 2 lakh per family.

8 May 2026 12:16 am
A Two-Night Culinary Sonata: Megu Arrives at The Leela Hyderabad With Chef Shubhams Modern Japanese Canvas

Raen - The Chefs Studio presents a curated showcase of Modern Japanese flavours through immersive, multi-course dining

8 May 2026 12:14 am
DC Edit | Governor Must Invite Vijay Swiftly To Form Govt In TN

The governor must follow the Constitution and democratic precedents set by Presidents and other governors instead of discovering new theories

8 May 2026 12:10 am
From Inclusion to Impact: How ITCs Skilling programme for the Differently-Abled is Unlocking Potential

Across India, many such journeys of resilience and transformation are taking shape.

8 May 2026 12:09 am
Govt Steps up Logistics for Paddy Procurement

Procurement activity has picked up across all 8,575 centres, compared to 7,178 centres during the previous Rabi season under the BRS government.

8 May 2026 12:06 am
Man Murders Wife at Bus Stand

Police said Paili Manideep, 26, stabbed his wife to death on Wednesday night while over 40 passengers witnessed the murder.

8 May 2026 12:05 am
Dilip Cherian | The Jaishankar Playbook vs The Steel Frame

The meeting, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, framed the moment as one of flux, with Chinas assertiveness, West Asias volatility, shifting power blocs and a tech-driven global race

8 May 2026 12:02 am
Tummala Promises Development Across All Constituencies

Khammam mayor Punukollu Neeraja said arrangements had been made to provide 24-hour drinking water supply in Allipuram.

8 May 2026 12:01 am
IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Joins MI Squad in Raipur Ahead of Clash Against RCB

His niggle is said to be a minor one and he was advised rest for the game against LSG

7 May 2026 11:58 pm
TGSWREIS Cancels Teacher Deputations

Teachers posted in administrative wings asked to return to parent institutions

7 May 2026 11:57 pm
Human Chain Protest Near KBR Park Against Tree Cutting

Speakers said any reduction in green cover could affect species dependent on the forest patch and warned that shrinking urban green spaces could aggravate heat conditions, air pollution and groundwater depletion.

7 May 2026 11:57 pm
ACSU Flags Concerns Over Unauthorised People in IPL Dugout, Team Hotel

Indicating that stricter compliance measures would soon follow, the IPL chairman said franchises would be reminded to adhere to established protocols

7 May 2026 11:53 pm
HC Directs Accused in Liquor Transport Tender Case to Appear Before SIT

A single judge bench of Justice Venkata Jyotirmai Pratapa heard two petitions seeking anticipatory bail in cases linked to the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor scam and irregularities in liquor transport tenders.

7 May 2026 11:53 pm
SC Flags Tyranny of the Elected in EC Appointment Case

The 2023 Act provides that the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners will be appointed by a selection panel comprising the Prime Minister, a Union Cabinet minister and the Leader of Opposition.

7 May 2026 11:52 pm
Thunderstorms Forecast In AP From Tomorrow For Two Days

On Thursday, temperatures crossed 40 Celsius at several places in the state. The highest temperature of 41.7C has been recorded at V.R. Puram in Polavaram district.

7 May 2026 11:51 pm
HC Serves Notices to AP to File Counters on Dismissal of Venkata Rami Reddy

After hearing both sides, the court adjourned the matter to June for the next hearing.

7 May 2026 11:48 pm
Top Ten Books Of The Week (May 6, 2026)

Title : An Accidental Lawyer; Author : K K Venugopal; Publisher : Penguin India

7 May 2026 11:46 pm
Centre Registers Case for Demolition of 800-Year-Old Temple

The action follows a complaint by lawyer Immeneni Rama Rao to the National Monuments Authority, alleging that the structure was razed using heavy machinery for construction of an integrated school.

7 May 2026 11:45 pm