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Gen Z, Millennials Reshape Onam in Hyderabad

Young Malayalis are adding contemporary flair while keeping Keralas traditions alive

25 Aug 2026 10:09 pm
Govt Plans Digital Crop Registration, Crop Purchases Likely To Rest on This Data

The department said it was important that all farmers take part in this programme as the government is expected to plan its various crop purchases based on crop registration by farmers.

25 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Urea Overuse, State Urges Centre To Rationalize Fertilizer Prices

According to the government, urea consumption has increased significantly over the past few years, from 14 lakh tonnes in 2015-16 to 20.7 lakh tonnes by last year. The high subsidies on urea and DAP had led to increased consumption of these fertilisers.

25 Aug 2026 9:54 pm
Epstein Accomplice Maxwell Fails to Overturn US Conviction

Maxwell, 64, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and is the only person convicted of a crime in connection with Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting his own trial.

25 Aug 2026 9:54 pm
GO 97 Harish Sets Sept 7 Deadline for Withdrawal, Warns of Secretariat Siege

He alleged that the proposed Skill University was to be a public-private partnership, and said that there was concern that government polytechnic colleges could be brought under private control.

25 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Government Notifies Keralam as Keralas New Name, Effective Tuesday

The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill on August 11, followed by the Rajya Sabha the next day.

25 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Tirumala to Observe Every Tuesday as Cleaning Day

Health officials instructed operators to maintain cleanliness and prevent pests such as cockroaches, rats and lizards from entering the shops

25 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
US Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petitions; Small Firms Hit Hardest

Immigration experts warn small firms could struggle to absorb the steep new cost

25 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
Anil Tyagi | Can A Geriatric Admin Respond To The Needs Of Gen Y & Z?

Take the case of those saddled in the Prime Ministers Office, with the sole intention of translating the leaders vision into an active mission. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is 75 years old, PMOs principal secretary P.K. Mishra is 78, and national security adviser Ajit Doval, at 81, is an octogenarian

25 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
What to know about Iceland's vote on whether to restart talks to join the EU

Iceland, which is a member of NATO , already participates in the EUs single market through the European Economic Area and is part of the Schengen free-travel zone.

25 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
Trauma Care Center Stuck in Tangle Between NHAI, TG Government

Except for Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) at Narketpally and Government General Hospital at Suryapet, there is no major hospital on the highway between Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Treatment within the golden hour is a major handicap.

25 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Sensex Rises 287 Pts, Nifty Gains 116 Pts

The broader market outperformed the benchmark indices. The Nifty Midcap 100 index gained 0.54 per cent and touched a fresh all-time high, reflecting continued strength and strong participation in the broader market. In contrast, the Nifty Small cap 100 index ended marginally lower.

25 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
Maharashtra: Sarnaik Says Marathi Training To Continue Amid Taxi, Autorickshaw Row

Most of the drivers have not yet undergone Marathi language training: Shashank Rao, president of the Mumbai Autorickshaw-Taximens Union

25 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad to be Displayed in Vijayawada

Mosque authorities have invited Muslim devotees to participate in the observance during the scheduled timings

25 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Telangana Govt Puts Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme on Fast Track; Sets 1-Year Completion Target

CM Revanth Reddy directs focused action as Rs 2,500 crore of special funding is released

25 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
DC Edit | Taste Of Sugar Not So Sweet This Season

The government is not in the business of growing sugar but it must take the blame for the current situation since it controls almost everything else from ordering how much will go to the market, how much stockholding is permitted, how much can be exported to how much can be diverted for ethanol production

25 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
MP/ Dhar Observes Half-Day Bandh Over Designated Namaz Site Near Bhojshala Complex

The right-wing body, Sakal Hindu Samaj, took out a motorcycle rally in the town to highlight their demand for giving the devotees exclusive access to the Vagdevi temple inside the 11th century Bhojshala shrine- Kamal Maula Mosque complex, while exhorting the shop owners to shut their business to express solidarity with their cause.

25 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
Astroguide for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Tithi: Shravana Shukla Trayodasi till 7.57 am

25 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Karnataka: Yash Seeks Sri Manjunatha Swamys Blessings Ahead Of Toxic Release

The actor's visit created a buzz among devotees at the temple, many of whom eagerly waited for a glimpse of the star: Reports

25 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Expedite Land Acquisition For Musi Rejuvenation Project: Revanth Reddy

CM Revanth Reddy holds a review of the Musi Rejuvenation Project today

25 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session To Begin On Sept. 22

Opposition likely to target government over MMDR issue, floods, textbook errors: Reports

25 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Royal Stag BoomBox S4 Finale Electrifies Hyderabad; French Montana Makes India Debut

The rapper joined Nikhita Gandhi, L.V. Revanth and DJ Sahil Gulati for a high-energy finale

25 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
Hyderabad: Traffic Advisory For Milad-un-nabi Procession

The procession from Falaknuma will pass from Mecca Masjid to Haj House, Nampally and from Pattar Pattarghatti to Alijah Kotla

25 Aug 2026 8:41 pm
Chowta Asks CM To Support Mangalurus Shift To Mysuru Railway Division

In a letter to the Chief Minister on August 24, Chowta said such a communication would be in line with the spirit of cooperation across party lines that Shivakumar had advocated on matters concerning Karnataka.

25 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Maharashtra: Cab Drivers Move Bombay HC Against Mandatory Marathi Requirement

The petition is expected to be mentioned before a bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge on Wednesday: Report

25 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
Nursing Staff Protest at Nalgonda GGH Over Facilities, Memos

Nurses alleged misconduct and objectionable remarks by the Deputy Superintendent, demanding action over his behaviour

25 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
Trump Calls for Iran to Stop Executions of Protesters

It was not immediately clear what new information had spurred the early morning post, but there has been a steady increase in executions since the outbreak of the war on February 28.

25 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Apple Foldable iPhone: All the Leaks Ahead of September Launch

The device is said to be wider than it is tall and could feature a 4:3 aspect ratio, similar to an iPad, giving it an iPad-like experience when unfolded

25 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
TET Exemption for Teachers Who Joined Before 2010

Moving a resolution to that effect in the State Assembly on Tuesday, he said TET would not be a requirement for those teachers who came into service after 2010 to retain their positions.

25 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Telangana: Inter-District Cyber Fraudster Held For Fake Catering Contracts

The accused posed as a representative of an IT company and offered hostel owners catering contracts to supply food to employees: Police

25 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
Childless Odisha Couple Dies After Consuming Medicine Given By Sorcerer

A childless couple in Odishas Kandhamal district died after allegedly consuming an unidentified concoction given by a sorcerer who claimed it would help them conceive. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

25 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
UN, Red Cross Step Up Call for Rules on 'Killer Robot' Weapons Systems

The two international organisations say the development of weapons technology at ecord speed has strained the international rules system, and widened the gap between technological capacities and regulatory constraints.

25 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Palmyra Groves To Form Natural Shield for Andhra Coast

With the palmyra fruit season beginning, the forest department has so far collected 13 lakh seeds with the participation of rural communities and various organisations.

25 Aug 2026 7:24 pm
Flying From Hyderabad To Become Cheaper From September

The User Development Fee (UDF) for departing domestic passengers has been fixed at a reasonable level of Rs 515 per passenger, which is lower than the existing UDF being levied at the airport of Rs 750

25 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Everyone Must Plant Trees to Protect Environment: Konda Surekha

Surekha stressed the importance of trees in maintaining ecological balance and ensuring timely rainfall

25 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Karnataka: Food Licence To Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, Bigbasket To Be Suspended For Selling Toxic Datura Fruits/Seeds Online

The concerned Food Business Operators have been directed to immediately remove or discontinue all online listings: Reports

25 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
25 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Salman Targeted in Fake Extortion Plot

Accused allegedly fabricated gang threats

25 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Konda Surekha Maintains Silence Amid Party Tensions

Surekha planted a sapling (Nagalingam) on the college premises as part of the programme and did not respond to questions on the issue.

25 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Beware of Rakhi Ready Skin Hacks

Dermatologists warn of kitchen-cabinet skin revival hacks ahead of festivals, saying it could leave your skin irritated and dry

25 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
Dyeing Waste Continues to Pollute Water Sources in Nagari

The pollution has also affected agriculture in parts of the constituency

25 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Dr G. Jagadeesh Given Additional Charge of SVIMS Director-cum-VC

Dr Kumar has been asked to hand over charge to him.

25 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Consumer Firms Lock Horns With India Regulator Over Red Flags On Packets

Industry pushed back on such colorful health warning labels on chip packets and soda in tense March meeting with regulator. Big Food firms fought back

25 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Young IITians Forced to Take Their Lives Points to 'Systemic Problem': Neha Bora

Speaking to reporters here, Bora extended support to students protesting at IIT Delhi while highlighting that IIT Bombay has witnessed three student suicides over the past three semesters.

25 Aug 2026 7:06 pm
Onam Festival Fever Grips Kerala

From Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi, Kozhikode, and Thrissur, the excitement was palpable, especially during the traditional Uthrada Pachil rush on the eve of Thiru Onam, which keeps vegetable, grocery, and flower markets bustling

25 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Coalition Govt Rolls Out Higher Education Reforms, Job Drive: Vijay Kumar

The third phase would include Group-II vacancies in engineering, endowments and irrigation departments.

25 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Brahmastra 2 loses Jio Studios backing

Ranbir, Alias much-awaited sequel is looking for a new studio partner

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Union Minister Wants Governor To Withhold Assent to Karnataka Park Bill

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, the MP from Bengaluru North said the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed by the legislature on Monday without any discussion, arbitrarily dilutes the statutory protection afforded to public parks and gardens across the state

25 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
India Can Build $55 Trillion Economy By 2047 By Capitalising On Its Young Demographic In AI: Ex-CEA

Subramanian, a former IMF executive director for India and South Asia, also spoke about India's strategic leap into high-barrier frontier industries -- specifically defence manufacturing, dual-use technology transfer, and commercial space tech -- as vital catalysts for technological self-reliance, national defence capabilities, and high-value export growth

25 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Police Intensify Crackdown on Ganja Smuggling in Erstwhile Warangal

Wardhannapet police seized around 129 kg of ganja during vehicle checks and arrested two persons.

25 Aug 2026 6:52 pm