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DC Edit | Can India Cut Fuel Use?

Rising crude prices and a weak rupee push petrol and diesel costs sharply higher

20 May 2026 8:27 pm
MP To Seek CBI Probe In Model, Actor Twisha Sharma Death, NCW Asks State Govt To Submit ATR Within 7 Days

I will write a letter to the CBI to probe the case: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav

20 May 2026 8:27 pm
Rupee Crosses 96 Against Dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.36 against the dollar.

20 May 2026 8:26 pm
CM Naidu Stops Convoy To Relish Summer Favourite Tati Munjalu

The CM interacted with the roadside vendors while eating the fruit, before continuing his journey.

20 May 2026 8:22 pm
176-Crore Coastal Shield Planned For Vizag Shoreline

The project also includes ecological measures such as bio-shields across 26 coastal locations at a cost of `13 crore to strengthen natural coastal buffers through plantation systems

20 May 2026 8:19 pm
No Let-Up in Fuel Use Across Rayalaseema Districts Despite PM, CM Appeal

Experts note that while fuel prices have gone up, essential and commercial needs are preventing any meaningful reduction in consumption.

20 May 2026 8:19 pm
Traffic Diversions Announced For Shankar Vilas Bridge Works In Guntur

Guntur city traffic DSP Bellam Srinivasa Rao said the traffic diversions would come into force from May 21, 2026: Reports

20 May 2026 8:17 pm
Andhra Pradesh Launches Major Urban Road Safety Drive Across 123 ULBs

During the first phase, municipal bodies have been instructed to prioritise arterial roads, high-density traffic corridors, school and hospital approaches, and major junctions.

20 May 2026 8:13 pm
DA Case: Odisha Executive Engineer Who Bought 97 Plots, Luxury Properties Arrested

All identified properties have been attached pending further investigation: Officials

20 May 2026 8:12 pm
Preity Zinta Teams Up With Kunal Khemu

She plays a lead character in Vibe

20 May 2026 8:09 pm
Nellore Struggles With Traffic Chaos, Shrinking Footpaths

The crisis is most severe in Stonehouse pet, the citys busy commercial hub housing nearly 1,500 traders and wholesale establishments: Reports

20 May 2026 8:05 pm
Out of Sight, out of Mind

As vision problems rise, experts draw attention to the link between poor eyesight and cognitive decline

20 May 2026 8:00 pm
How I Keep Fit: Inside a Heart Surgeons Calm, Disciplined Daily Routine

The cardiologist begins every day with yoga, meditation, silence, and routine before stepping into hours of life-saving procedures

20 May 2026 7:43 pm
APCLF Seeks Action Against Pastor Over Fake Attack Drama

The forum said such acts tarnish the image of the Christian community and weaken public trust in genuine religious and social service activities

20 May 2026 7:40 pm
Madhavan Moves Court Against Fake Ad Using His Name

A healthcare brand allegedly used the actors interview clip and transformation story to promote its services

20 May 2026 7:35 pm
Kumkis to Give Ecotourism Push to The Elephant Camp Near Palamaner

Wild elephant herds frequently enter villages and agricultural fields in the region, damaging crops and attacking villagers, some of them fatally

20 May 2026 7:32 pm
Dhurandhar Lands in Fresh Legal Trouble

A serving soldier has approached the Delhi High Court, alleging that the film violates Official Secrets Act

20 May 2026 7:30 pm
Man Fabricates Maoist Identity For Rehabilitation Aid, Let Off

He was subsequently shifted to the Special Investigation Bureau headquarters in Hyderabad for further verification

20 May 2026 7:24 pm
Jahnvis Look in Peddi Criticised

Viewers felt a serious film like this didnt need an overly sexulaised presentation of the heroine

20 May 2026 7:23 pm
Hypertension Is Hitting Younger India

Stress, poor sleep, processed food, and sedentary lifestyles are driving a sharp rise in hypertension among young adults, warn cardiologists on World Hypertension Day 2026

20 May 2026 7:17 pm
Hyderabads Tulasi Reddy Completes Mount Everest Summit Mission

From an ordinary fitness goal to standing atop the world, Telanganas Tulasi Reddy turns discipline and perseverance into a remarkable achievement.

20 May 2026 7:14 pm
Two Killed as Lorry Hits Motorcycle Near Bhongir

The bodies were shifted to the Bhongir area hospital mortuary for autopsy

20 May 2026 7:13 pm
IPL 2026, KKR vs MI LIVE: KKR Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl

A defeat will officially end KKR's playoff hopes for the second successive season under Ajinkya Rahane after their disappointing eighth-place finish in 2025, a year after lifting the title under Shreyas Iyer

20 May 2026 7:10 pm
Karnataka to End Open Vehicle Safaris in Tiger Reserves

In addition to the stopping open jeep safaris, an ambulance will be kept ready near safari counters to be pressed into service in case of emergency

20 May 2026 7:09 pm
Palla Pitches IT Hubs in Yarada, Aganampudi

Palla directed officials to compile comprehensive records of beneficiaries still awaiting rehabilitation.

20 May 2026 7:08 pm
Hiring Is Just the Beginning: Yogesh More on Building isolved India

As isolved expands its Hyderabad operations with plans to hire 400 employees by 2027, General Manager Yogesh More says the company is building far beyond a GCC

20 May 2026 7:04 pm
Delhi High Court Asks Centre, CBFC To Frame Guidelines for Spy Thrillers

Delhi high court on plea that films like Dhurandhar reveal sensitive info

20 May 2026 7:02 pm
Andhra Kesaris Legacy Remembered Across Nellore, Ongole

In Ongole, social welfare minister Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, along with public representatives and officials, paid floral tributes to Prakasam Pantulus statue at the Collectorate.

20 May 2026 6:59 pm
VMC Issues Heatwave Alert, Advises Residents To Stay Indoors

Special arrangements have been ordered at bus stands, markets, traffic junctions, hospitals, schools, government offices.

20 May 2026 6:56 pm
Telugu States Bake As Piduguralla Hits 47.6C Amid Intensifying Heatwave

The onslaught of summer has pushed temperatures past 46C in 19 districts of Telangana, while 11 districts in Andhra Pradesh saw temperatures climb above 45C.

20 May 2026 6:51 pm
Southwests GIC at Hyderabad is Extension of Global Workforce

Southwests decision to choose Hyderabad for its GIC was influenced by multiple factors. Beyond the citys rapidly growing aerospace and technology ecosystem, Kallepalli points to Telangana governments industry-friendly approach, educational institutions, and startup ecosystem as critical advantages

20 May 2026 6:50 pm
Years in Power, Modi Still Popular: Meloni

India and Italy on Tuesday decided to elevate their ties to special strategic partnership and enhance cooperation in areas of trade, investment and new technologies following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni

20 May 2026 6:50 pm
Smart Infrastructure Works in Amaravati To Be Accelerated

During the visit, village elders interacted with the ADC CMD and shared their suggestions and concerns regarding developmental activities.

20 May 2026 6:47 pm
CM Revanth Reddy Backs Future City Plan, Orders Land Acquisition for Bullet Train

The review meeting, held at the MCRHRD Institute's Bodhi Pavilion, was attended by Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu and top government bureaucrats.

20 May 2026 6:35 pm
UDF Scraps SilverLine Project, to De-Notify Land Orders

Govt to review protest cases, remove survey stones

20 May 2026 6:09 pm
Tribute to Bravery: J&K School Named After Pahalgam Hero Adil Shah

The institution, formerly known as Hapatnar High School, has now been officially rechristened as Shaheed Aadil Memorial High School.

20 May 2026 6:03 pm
Drone-Dropped Narcotics Consignment Recovered Along Jammu Border

According to official sources, the recovery was made in the Bahadurpur Panchayat area of the Bishnah sector after a local farmer noticed a suspicious packet while tilling his field.

20 May 2026 6:02 pm
J&K Orders Probe into Jammu Demolitions Amid Row over Tribal Rights and Forest Land

The panel has been tasked with conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demolition and submitting its findings within a period of seven days.

20 May 2026 5:53 pm
Banks Asked to Nudge APY Subscribers Towards Higher Pension Plans

The flagship social security scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY), has witnessed gross enrolments crossing the 9 crore mark, and in FY26, a record 1.35 crore new subscribers were added

20 May 2026 5:47 pm
Janhvi Kapoor Trolled for Too Much Exposure in Peddi

Social media users commented that the hyper sexualization of the actress feels completely out of place. Several viewers specifically targeted the way Janhvi was presented visually in the trailer.

20 May 2026 5:45 pm
Protest Erupts in Manipur Districts as Six Abducted Naga Men Remain Untraced

A large number of protesters gathered at the demonstration site, expressing anger over the continued captivity of the six men nearly a week after their abduction.

20 May 2026 5:38 pm
Dhoni Not the Only Reason Behind CSKs Debacle

One of the biggest reasons behind CSKs decline has been their delayed transition from an ageing core.

20 May 2026 5:34 pm
Basanta Kumari Samanta: Odishas Pioneer Woman Artist Who Blended Poetry With Painting

Born in 1943 in the erstwhile princely estate of Khallikote to Pournamasi Devi and Chandra Sekhar Das Badajena, Basanta Kumari spent her childhood in the pre-Independence era when women were largely expected to remain confined to household life.

20 May 2026 5:33 pm
EU Moves Closer to US Trade Deal to Avoid Trump Tariff Hike

Under the terms of the deal struck at U.S. President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland last July, the EU agreed to remove import duties on U.S. industrial goods and grant preferential access to U.S. farm and sea produce, while the U.S. imposes tariffs of 15% on most EU goods.

20 May 2026 5:27 pm
Veteran Midfielder Xhaka To Lead Switzerland at FIFA World Cup 2026

Switzerland have reached the last 16 of the last three World Cup tournaments and the quarter-finals of the last two European Championships

20 May 2026 4:59 pm
Arsenal Players in Dawn Celebrations After Winning Premier League

Thousands of fans had gathered outside the stadium while Manchester City, needing a win to keep the title race alive, played at Bournemouth

20 May 2026 4:53 pm
Environmental Damage in Bundelkhand Is Making Banda Hotter Every Summer

Experts believe this is not only because of the heatwave, but also due to environmental damage in the Bundelkhand region

20 May 2026 4:48 pm
After Surya, Shreyas One of Main Contenders For India T20 Captaincy: Ricky Ponting

Suryakumar recently captained India to an unprecedented second World Cup title but his form has dipped drastically in the last 12 months and he has been far from his best even in the ongoing IPL

20 May 2026 4:44 pm
Cockroach Janta Party's Founder Alleges Account Hacking

In a video message posted online, Dipke claimed that attempts had been made to compromise the partys account

20 May 2026 4:28 pm
TN Temple Gives Out Money to Devotees, Goes Viral

Here, the deity is Karuppusamy, a fierce village guardian god, who protects the people of the land and local clans, according to worshippers

20 May 2026 4:20 pm