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Warangal As Spiritual Epicenter, Gears Up For Festivals

Millions of devotees from outside are expected to converge in this region for the celebrations, especially for the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara in the last week of January, hailed as the Kumbh-Mela of the South: Reports

13 Jan 2026 9:27 pm
Rights Panel Crack Down On Chinese Manja Menace

The directive follows a petition highlighting recent incidents in which citizens suffered injuries from the razor sharp nylon, glass coated thread: Reports

13 Jan 2026 9:20 pm
Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Winters Extreme Cold, Increasing Bad Air Problem for Much of India

La Nia chills, climate change signals and Indias growing vulnerability to winter stress

13 Jan 2026 9:18 pm
Rice Mill Owner Gets Three-Year Jail Term For 3 Crore Paddy Fraud

He was acquitted of the cheating charge under Section 420

13 Jan 2026 9:15 pm
Digvijay Singh Eyes Return To MP Politics As RS Term Ends

Mr. Singh has suggested intense organizational activities such as foot marches, rallies, and holding of small meetings across Madhya Pradesh in the coming two and half years to galvanize the party to go to the 2028 Assembly polls: Sources

13 Jan 2026 9:12 pm
Medaram Jatara Goes High-Tech With App And Whatsapp Chatbot

The MyMedaram digital toolkit has been developed as a one-stop platform to provide pilgrims with real-time information and essential services during the mega tribal festival: Reports

13 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | World on Trumps Radar: Global Anarchy Looming

From Greenland to Venezuela, US actions raise alarms over lawless power politics

13 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
US Tariff Strike On Iran To Hit India's $1.7 Bn Trade

The current internal turmoil has disrupted trade channels, slowed payments, and dented buyer confidence. The immediate fallout is evident in Indian mandis, where Basmati prices have softened sharply within days, finds Indian Rice Exporters Federation.

13 Jan 2026 9:00 pm
18th Crest Gate of Tungabhadra Dam Installed Successfully

All the 33 gates are to be fabricated anew and installed by June next year

13 Jan 2026 8:58 pm
318 Crore Sanctioned For Nellore District Under Palle Panduga

Addressing a gathering at Rajupalem, Anam said six drinking water plants were inaugurated in a single day in the constituency: Reports

13 Jan 2026 8:48 pm
Sanskranti Rush Doubles Bus Fares to AP Cities

It is estimated that around 1,000 private buses operate from Hyderabad to destinations such as Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Anantapur, Visakhapatnam and Kakinada during the festival

13 Jan 2026 8:45 pm
Inside Chef Sherry Mehtas Ingredient-Led Menu at Trident Hyderabad's Kanak

A winter table at Kanak becomes a journey into Punjabs forgotten ingredients and frontier memories, guided by Chef Sherry Mehtas deeply researched, ingredient-first cuisine. A quiet, ingredient led journey into the forgotten kitchens of Punjab, where produce speaks louder than spice.

13 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
Transportation of Sand, Construction Material: Odisha Tightens Enforcement

Vehicles barred from movement unless fully covered; action planned at sand ghats

13 Jan 2026 8:25 pm
After Backlash, Minority Leader Apologises For Controversial Remark

I spoke on greater Assam and unity in my speech while joining Congress. There was a sentence where I mentioned Sivasagars, development should take place in Dhubri and vice versa. Many have shown their objections over the statement. However, my aim was to express that we should take Assam forward by unity and development, he said

13 Jan 2026 8:22 pm
Car Dispatches to Dealers Rise 27% in Dec on Strong Demand: Siam

Three-wheeler sales experienced a 17% increase in December 2025, with 61,924 units sold, up from 52,733 units a year earlier.

13 Jan 2026 8:18 pm
X Hit by Global Outage: Users Face Blank Feeds and Posting Failures

Service appears to be intermittent rather than a total blackout

13 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
J&K Undergoes Historic Healthcare Transformation, Say Officials

Giving the details, it said that the MBBS seats have risen from 500 to 1,725, PG and superspecialty seats from 513 to 802, and DNB seats from 20 to 438. This expansion has improved doctor availability and reduced dependence on institutions outside the UT, the statement said

13 Jan 2026 8:14 pm
Postgraduates Queue Up for Cooks Posts at KGBVs in Kurnool

116 applications have been received for each job category

13 Jan 2026 8:11 pm
Atchannaidu Launches 3 Crore Rural Works in Tekkali

The minister appreciated the services of sanitation workers and said the government was committed to addressing their issues

13 Jan 2026 8:04 pm
Mana GunturMana Sankranti Festivities Begin At Welfare Centre

Guntur city mayor Kovelamudi Ravindra, along with Guntur East MLA Naseer Ahmed, on Tuesday formally inaugurated the Mana GunturMana Sankranti festivities organised by the Guntur Municipal Corporation at the Welfare Centre, officially known as the Nara Chandrababu Naidu Sports Complex: Reports

13 Jan 2026 7:54 pm
Centre Releases 567.40 Crore For AP Health Sector

The minister expressed his happiness over the timely release of the remaining funds, stating that it would further strengthen the states health infrastructure

13 Jan 2026 7:52 pm
AP Red Cross, Sankalp India Join Hands To Strengthen Care for Thalassaemia Children

Partnership to set up statewide day-care centres for thalassaemia and sickle cell patients

13 Jan 2026 7:51 pm
No APSRTC Fare Hike; Free Bus Travel For Women To Continue During Sankranti

The Andhra Pradesh government had taken several passenger-friendly decisions to ensure hassle-free travel for people heading to their native places during the festive rush: Ramprasad Reddy

13 Jan 2026 7:45 pm
Tata Motors to Outperform Car Market in FY2026

With the launch of the updated Punch, Tata Motors aims to redefine the entry-level SUV segment, featuring a new turbo-petrol engine and enhanced interiors. This model has consistently ranked among the top-selling vehicles, reflecting Tata's strategy to maintain strong sales figures and customer satisfaction.

13 Jan 2026 7:43 pm
Andhra Pradesh Removes Additional Excise Duty on Bars Purchasing Liquor

GO issued with guidelines for procuring existing and established brands of liquor

13 Jan 2026 7:39 pm
Health Commissioner Warns Doctors Against Bypassing E-Office System

He also made it clear that patient details in hospitals must be registered only through electronic health cards

13 Jan 2026 7:38 pm
Somireddy Accuses YSRC of Betraying Rayalaseema on Irrigation

Somireddy stated that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu spent Rs 6,163 crore on Rayalaseema projects and completed the HandriNeeva water supply to Kuppam, 780 km away, within 100 days at a cost of Rs 3,870 crore. He further alleged that Jagan Mohan Reddy failed to even visit the site after the Annamayya dam collapse, which he blamed on illegal sand mining.

13 Jan 2026 7:35 pm
Ancient Shakta Roots: Rare Goddess Sculpture Found in Udupi

Prof. Murugeshi said that while the structure of the temple is believed to date back to the 15th century, the idol too has presently been dated to the same period.

13 Jan 2026 7:28 pm
Man Gets 4-Year RI For Harassing Woman, Her Daughter

The Judicial First-Class Magistrate Court in Narasannapeta convicted Tankala Shantha Rao under Sec 354-D and 509 of IPC.

13 Jan 2026 7:27 pm
Police Commissioner Urges Strict Adherence to Traffic Rules

Arrive Alive Road Safety Drive Launched in Nizamabad

13 Jan 2026 7:22 pm
Free Passes For Full Dress Rehearsal Of Republic Day 2026 Parade

Free passes for the Republic Day parade will be available till the quota for the day gets exhausted

13 Jan 2026 7:21 pm
Cricket Betting: 2 Mule Account Suppliers Held in Vizag

Police said the accused were also actively involved in betting on illegal apps

13 Jan 2026 7:09 pm
Makaravilakku: Police to Enforce Crowd Management Rules in Sabarimala

These arrangements are being implemented jointly by the Police, District Administration, Travancore Devaswom Board, and other allied departments

13 Jan 2026 7:08 pm
India Alleges Drone Violations Along Kashmir Border

The military leaders of India and Pakistan communicated earlier on Tuesday amid rising drone activity along the border. General Dwivedi highlighted that the recent drone sightings, including several low-flying units, raised concerns about security gaps that could be exploited for terrorist activities.

13 Jan 2026 7:02 pm
Police Step Up Patrols as Sankranti Exodus Raises Burglary Fears

The surveillance initiative is aimed at monitoring locked houses and deterring burglaries during the festive season

13 Jan 2026 6:54 pm
V&E Inspections Detect 1.90 Lakh Quintals Paddy Diversion in Telangana

The inspections revealed that more than 1.90 lakh quintals of paddy and about 1.72 lakh bags were found diverted or short, resulting in a financial loss exceeding Rs.60 crore to the State Exchequer

13 Jan 2026 6:50 pm
MP Donates 5 SUVs to Nellore Police

The vehicles have been allocated to Allur, Dagadarthi, Bitragunta and Kavali Rural police stations

13 Jan 2026 6:42 pm
Odisha Woman Delivers Baby At Railway Station In Parvathipuram Manyam

A heartwarming story unfolded at a railway station in Parvathipuram Manyam, where a woman unexpectedly delivered a baby on the platform.

13 Jan 2026 5:57 pm
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rathod, Bhute Power Vidarbha into Semis With 76-Run Win Over Delhi

Vidarbha will face Karnataka in a repeat of last season's final on Thursday, while Saurashtra will take on Punjab in the second semi-final on Friday

13 Jan 2026 5:55 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump Travel Ban Leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast Fans in Limbo

Senegal and Ivory Coast were added in December to the list of countries with partial restrictions on entry to the United States

13 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
Mbappe Absent From Training as Arbeloa Takes Charge at Real Madrid

Arbeloa was appointed on Monday and his first game is against Albacete in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, in which French forward Mbappe is unlikely to feature

13 Jan 2026 5:20 pm
Bangladesh Tells ICC It Wont Play World Cup Matches In India

In a video conference with the ICC, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed its stance against traveling to India for the T20 World Cup, highlighting security fears. The board's request to shift games to Sri Lanka comes after political unrest in Bangladesh and strained ties with India.

13 Jan 2026 5:03 pm
Telangana: SIT Constituted to Probe 2 Cases On Fake News

The investigation would be conducted under the overall supervision of Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sajjanar

13 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
67 Songs Promoting Gun Culture, Mafia Lifestyle Removed: Haryana Police

Haryana's crackdown on music glorifying weapons and gang life reflects a broader initiative to protect the youth from the allure of crime and its associated dangers.

13 Jan 2026 4:45 pm
Kashmir Amalgam Sounds Alarm Over Intrusive Police Data Drive

In a statement issued here on Tuesday, the MMU said it had received credible reports that police personnel were circulating extensive multipage forms to mosques, madrasas, and other Muslim places of worship. These forms, it said, seek highly personal and sensitive information from imams, khateebs, mosque administrators, and individuals associated with religious institutions

13 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
Clean Chit To CM Chandrababu Naidu In AP Skill Development Scam Case

The investigating agency found no involvement of the Chief Minister and accordingly filed a memo in the court, which was accepted by the judicial officer.

13 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
Five More J&K Govt Employees Sacked Over Alleged Terror Links

Officials described the move as part of a broader, decisive effort to dismantle what they termed the terror ecosystem operating within state institutions

13 Jan 2026 4:19 pm
BBC Moves to Dismiss Trumps $10B Defamation Suit in Florida Court

Trump's legal battle against the BBC centers on a documentary that combined quotes from his January 6 speech, which he claims defamed him. The BBC has apologized for the editing but maintains its defense against the lawsuit, asserting it did not air the content in Florida.

13 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Excise Case: Delhi HC Posts for May 8 Hearing on ED Plea against Bail to Kejriwal

When the matter came up for hearing, Kejriwal's counsel urged the judge to take it up after some time as the senior counsel was not available at the moment

13 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Woman, ASI Suffer Injuries due to Chinese Manja in Hyderabad

A 70-year-old woman, Yadamma, suffered cut injuries on her leg due to Chinese manja at Almasguda under Meerpet police station limits

13 Jan 2026 4:05 pm