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Bengalis Celebrate Pohela Boishakh

One of the main celebrations was organised at Country Club, Begumpet, where members gathered to celebrate Naba Barsha.

15 Apr 2026 11:29 pm
Fire Safety Awareness Drive At DGP Office

The initiative aimed to enhance fire safety awareness and preparedness among government staff, reinforcing the importance of timely response and preventive measures in fire emergencies.

15 Apr 2026 11:23 pm
Suresh Battini Takes Over As IT Principal Chief Commissioner

A 1991 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service, Battini brings extensive experience in handling key assignments relating to corporate and business assessments, financial investigations, tax deduction at source, and international taxation.

15 Apr 2026 11:16 pm
Telangana Releases 2024 Caste Survey Data to Public

He said the government could not release the data earlier due to elections and other reasons.

15 Apr 2026 11:08 pm
CM Naidu Inaugurates Anna Canteen At Dharanikota; Number Up At 269 Across AP

Chief Minister said progress is meaningless if the poor are deprived of access to food

15 Apr 2026 11:01 pm
IPL 2026: RCB Register a Comfortable 5-Wicket Win Over LSG

Opener Virat Kohli (49) set up the chase, while skipper Rajat Patidar (27) and Jitesh Sharma (23) also chipped in with quick runs as RCB overhauled the target, reaching 149 for 5 in 15.1 overs

15 Apr 2026 10:58 pm
EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots

Officials said Meta's decision in March to start charging third-party AI providers for access was essentially equivalent to the ban it had in place.

15 Apr 2026 10:53 pm
Indian Ocean Dipole vs Pacifics El Nino

Giant battle between oceans on, monsoon on the line

15 Apr 2026 10:47 pm
JNTUH Students Seek Action Over Campus Disputes

They claimed minor campus issues were being magnified into larger conflicts, leading to repeated complaints and police involvement.

15 Apr 2026 10:43 pm
Activists Urge CM Revanth To Oppose Transgender Act

The appeal came on April 15, which the release linked to Ambedkar jayanthi on April 14 and the Supreme Courts NALSA judgment of April 15, 2014.

15 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
Chandrakant Lahariya | Flu-COVID Combo Vaccines: An Idea Whose Time Has Not Yet Arrived

Firms like Moderna and Pfizer push innovation amid uncertain uptake

15 Apr 2026 10:34 pm
15 Apr 2026 10:26 pm
Pak Delegation Led by Asim Munir Arrives in Iran for Peace Talks

The diplomatic push comes as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye on Wednesday.

15 Apr 2026 10:20 pm
BJD Flags Loss Of Political Voice Over Proposed Delimitation; Seeks Special Assembly Session

Calling the development deeply concerning, the BJD supremo appealed to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to convene a special session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly within 48 hours: Reports

15 Apr 2026 10:14 pm
DC Edit | A Pretext for Delimitation With No Wide Consensus

Opposition questions Centres move as Narendra Modi government faces calls for consensus

15 Apr 2026 10:13 pm
Telangana Launches Pilots Trauma Response On NH 44

Under the new protocol, Quick Response Teams will be stationed at toll plazas and are expected to reach accident sites within 10 minutes: Reports

15 Apr 2026 10:10 pm
India Eyes Hypersonic Edge in Aerospace Push

Emerging tools such as digital twins, AI-driven optimisation and model-based systems engineering are redefining efficiency and accuracy.

15 Apr 2026 10:10 pm
SIT Links Dubai Overdose Victim Kedar to Moinabad Drug Case

Police sources said the case transactions are being examined further

15 Apr 2026 10:08 pm
DC Edit | Noida Unrest a Warning Sign

Pay disparity with Haryana fuels protests as workers demand fair wages and better conditions

15 Apr 2026 10:06 pm
Hyderabad Start-Up Breaks Ai Data Wall With Light

Copper can only handle short distances and limited data. It works within a single rack, but AI data centres are getting much larger: Rohin Y

15 Apr 2026 10:06 pm
CM Revanth Leaves for Delhi Ahead of Delimitation Bill in Parliament

During the visit, the Chief Minister will attend the swearing-in of Vem Narender Reddy, recently elected to the Rajya Sabha from Telangana.

15 Apr 2026 10:05 pm
Malayalees Celebrate Vishu Traditionally

The festival, which signifies the suns entry into Mesha Rashi, is associated with prosperity and renewal: Reports

15 Apr 2026 10:01 pm
MMC Urges Property Owners To Avail Early Bird Sop

Addressing a media conference on Wednesday, MMC commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy said a 5 per cent rebate can be availed through advance payments.

15 Apr 2026 10:01 pm
Special CS to Andhra Pradesh CM Asks DISCOMs to Fast-Track Rooftop Solar Rollout

The officials discussed implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana using the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model, aimed at providing rooftop solar systems to SC and ST households.

15 Apr 2026 9:58 pm
HC Ultimatum Forces Widow Payouts

Despite earlier orders, the packages had not been paid, prompting contempt petitions: Reports

15 Apr 2026 9:54 pm
Over 2 Lakh Devotees Expected for Chandanotsavam at Simhachalam

Authorities warned devotees to purchase tickets only through authorised sources

15 Apr 2026 9:51 pm
Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | De-Politicise SIR; Dont Let It Be a Political Ruse

Opposition flags bias, while the Election Commission of India faces scrutiny over timing and execution

15 Apr 2026 9:48 pm
Students Pledge Safer Roads At Abids Drive

using mobile phones or earphones while walking can be fatal and must be avoided: Officials

15 Apr 2026 9:46 pm
13-Year-Old Girl Died With Heart Attack in Hostel

Her parents and family members reached Yellareddy and demanded action following the incident

15 Apr 2026 9:41 pm
Vaccines Save Millions in Africa, But Aid Cuts and War Threatens Progress: WHO

Ten countries account for 80% of children who havent received any vaccine in the region, he said, describing it as a profound equity issue.

15 Apr 2026 9:40 pm
Minister Inspects Krishnapatnam Port, Reviews Development Works In Nellore

Janardhan Reddy expressed confidence that expansion of port activities will generate more employment opportunities for local youth: Reports

15 Apr 2026 9:35 pm
Ponnam: Extensive Awareness Programme to Control Road Accidents

The minister administered a pledge to follow traffic rules and prevent road accidents

15 Apr 2026 9:35 pm
Centuries Old Banyan Trees Face Ax In Narsampet

Forest officials reached the spot after learning about tree cutting activity and stopped the work: Deputy Range Officer J. Sudhakar

15 Apr 2026 9:32 pm
Lower Sileru Expansion to Boost APs Peak Power Capacity to 690mw

The Lower Sileru power house has an annual energy generation potential of around 1,050 million units

15 Apr 2026 9:29 pm
Farmers Protest Over Turmeric Prices, Damage Market Yard Office In Nizamabad

Turmeric prices are reportedly around 15,000 per quintal, they are being paid only 8,000 to 12,000 in actual transactions: Farmers

15 Apr 2026 9:24 pm
Ageless Goddess With A Bikini Bod

Fitness model and bodybuilding champion Nishriin (60) is the epitome of a super-fit body, grace, and charisma

15 Apr 2026 9:23 pm
Congress Alleges Law And Order Breakdown In Maharashtra

The Congress state chiefs remark came a day after two MBA students died allegedly due to a suspected drug overdose after attending a music event at the NESCO Centre in Goregaon in Mumbai: Reports

15 Apr 2026 9:20 pm
Minister Ponnam Said Government Is Planning To Introduce Lessons on Road Safety in the Syllabus in the Schools and Distribute Helmets

He interacted with school students and appealed to them to ensure their parents do not ride motorcycles without helmets.

15 Apr 2026 9:19 pm
Ponnam Prabhakar Seeks Sub-Quota for SC, ST, OBCs in Womens Reservation

He listed the six guarantees, including free RTC travel for women, Rythu Bharosa, fine rice distribution and crop loan waiver

15 Apr 2026 9:18 pm
APSDMA, NRSC Signs Pact To Reduce Lightning Deaths

APSDMA and NRSC to map lightning hotspots, boost alerts, and improve community preparedness

15 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Leopard Kills Calf, Triggers Panic in Sircilla Village

Officials said cages would be installed at identified locations to capture and relocate the leopard

15 Apr 2026 9:13 pm
Check-Post Set Up At Kaleshwaram To Curb Illegal Grain Transport

District civil supplies officer Kiran Kumar inaugurated the facility and said the measure aims to check inflow of grain from neighbouring states that could affect local procurement and prices: Reports

15 Apr 2026 9:12 pm
The Unbearable Pain of Suicide Headache

Celebs and experts talk about Cluster Headache, arguably the most severe pain known in medicine

15 Apr 2026 9:09 pm
Shah Slams Didi For avoiding Centre's Meets, Interlocutor On Gorkhaland

In an oblique reference to Gorkha Janmukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung and his followers who have sided with the BJP again, Mr Shah also announced that all the false cases, which were filed by the police against them during the Trinamul Congress-rule in the last 15 years, would be dropped.

15 Apr 2026 9:09 pm
Digital Euro Explained: Guide to Europes Future Cash System

The idea seems simple, but it will have major, potentially complex implications, both for ordinary people and for Europe's financial systems.

15 Apr 2026 9:06 pm
Cooling Systems, Rising Concerns

AC use is up this summer, but so are concerns. Doctors are warning about AC pneumonia, alongside rising heat stress and respiratory infections, even among those staying indoors

15 Apr 2026 9:06 pm
Maize Crop Gutted in Fire Triggered by Short Circuit in Warangal

Agriculture Market Committee chairman Palayi Srinivas said the losses would be brought to the notice of the state government and assured that efforts would be made to ensure compensation to affected farmers

15 Apr 2026 9:05 pm
Review My Film Claim Puts Varun Dhawan in Spotlight

Deleted comment fuels growing controversy

15 Apr 2026 9:03 pm
Khammam Congress Leader Dies in Road Accident Near Suryapet

He had attended the DCC executive committee oath-taking programme in Khammam on Tuesday.

15 Apr 2026 9:01 pm
Kurnool Cops Recover 529 Lost Mobiles

The distribution was held at the superintendent of police office under SP Vikrant Patil

15 Apr 2026 9:00 pm