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YSRC chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy declined to vote in protest over alleged polling irregularities in Pulivendula and demanded repolling at affected booths.
Polling across 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh concluded amid tight security, with police receiving reports of 41 election-related incidents from 20 districts.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said Andhra Pradeshs electoral system is collapsing alarmingly with democratic institutions getting totally hijacked: Reports
Guntur recorded 56.15 per cent polling against Vijayawada's 54.74 per cent, with women outnumbering men among voters in both cities.
The downpour, lasting around half an hour across Warangal, Hanumakonda and Kazipet, brought down temperatures and made the weather pleasant.
Tirupati recorded 45.26 per cent polling, while allegations of bogus voting and attempts to influence the election triggered protests in several divisions.
The issue involves three communities in the state the Meiteis of the Imphal valley, who make up 53 per cent of the states population, the Kuki tribals, who constitute up to 20 per cent of population but are occupying 90 per cent of the states territory, and Nagas forming 24 per cent
Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav and Finance minister Payyavula Keshav inaugurated on Sunday the expanded 500-bed KIMS Saveera Hospital in Anantapur: Reports
Ever since she lost her berth in the Telangana cabinet, Surekha has stayed away from Congress party events, sparking speculation of a political switch.
Nellimarla recorded the highest turnout at 80.31%, while a few heated exchanges between TD and YSRC workers were reported in Visakhapatnam.
Following the transfer on jurisdictional grounds, Siddipet One Town Police registered a fresh FIR (Crime No. 496/2026) on Saturday.
YSRC leaders allege police bias, obstruction at polling stations
Every country is entitled to make its own sovereign choices, the statement said, adding that oo often, misguided policies in one part of the world have stifled energy access in another part of the world.
A tense situation was evident at several parts of Anantapur Municipal Corporation: Reports
Later, he inspected the Radial Road No. 2 construction works near Haithabad at Chainage 20.50 km.
It is an undeniable fact that the SIR protest has given a political direction and platform for the INDIA bloc where every ally, even estranged ones, can join forces. The Trinamul Congress, which has had a troubled relationship with the bloc, is now a formidable part of the formation
Dr Sanjeeva Reddy said young workers could not remain silent when democratic institutions and constitutional principles were under threat.
Reported cybercrime losses fell by 222.70 crore, while funds frozen in suspected fraudsters' accounts rose 42.2% during JanuarySeptember 2026.
The notification and other recruitment details are available on the Indian Armys official website.
The BJP leaders examined the path of the padayatra stretching from the vicinity of Taj Mahal Hotel in Abids to Moazzamjahi Market and oversaw the arrangements and security measures to ensure the success of Mondays padayatra.
Heritage officials plan further excavations after discovering ancient limestone panels, terracotta tiles and artefact fragments near a Buddhist stupa in Khammam.
Officials informed the secretary that a second set of uniforms had been stitched and supplied for nearly 1.44 lakh students through the SERP.
The SEC said he has spoken to the Kadapa collector, who reported that based on webcasting and CCTV footage:Reports
Jagga Reddy alleged that the BJP was involved in the theft of votes in the country.
Young voters celebrated their maiden electoral experience, expressing hopes for better civic amenities and responsible city leadership.
Modi posted: MLC elections in 28 seats across four big states Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won? A monocled emoji at the end of the post emphasised his sarcasm suggesting that this was the obvious conclusion after a close examination of the results. The Congress, however, did win one seat after all the ballots were counted
He urged the Centre to come out with a measure to provide relief to these teachers.
Women planning a pregnancy should focus on preconception health, including maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood sugar levels.
Motorcyclists are facing accidents, injuries and fatalities after farmers spread paddy and maize on roads for drying amid a shortage of suitable space.
Revanth urged maximum utilisation of treated water for landscaping, construction activities and industrial requirements, as part of measures to mitigate the impact of El Nio.
Palnadu police have been put on high alert ahead of the Murasu cyclone, with precautionary measures and security arrangements also in place for municipal elections.
Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar warned that party corporators would be blacklisted if found involved in corruption: Reports
The tripartite agreement aims to promote collaboration in ocean sciences, satellite technology, marine research and sustainable use of ocean resources.
An Advance Security Liaison (ASL) has been undertaken by the state and Delhi agencies, which reviewed and coordinated security arrangements in accordance with the approved tour programme and mode of transit, sources said.
These three were among 154 police personnel who died in the line of duty during the year beginning September 1, 2025 the lowest toll in two decades, down from a peak of 786 in 2010. The CRPF recorded two such deaths, its lowest toll in several decades, touching a peak of 191 in 2010 the year 76 CRPF personnel were killed in an encounter with Maoists in the Tadmetla forests of Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), on April 6
HMWS&SB launches treated wastewater tanker services to support construction, gardening and other non-drinking uses and conserve drinking water.
A team of officials from various union ministries visited the cyclone-affected areas of Kakinada district on Sunday: Reports
Police suspect eggs collected from women recruited through agents were supplied to fertility centres, with investigations examining possible violations of ART regulations.
Over 4.58 lakh graduate voter applications have been received, with the draft electoral roll scheduled for publication on November 20.
The week-long initiative, aligned with the Centre's 'Mission LiFE Lifestyle for Environment: Reports
The health authorities have identified 6,870 pregnant women who are expecting delivery between November 1 and 10, and of them, 493 have already been shifted to the nearby health centres for safe delivery.
Special teams and nodal officers have been placed on alert in Nellore and Tirupati districts to handle power disruptions during cyclone-related heavy rains.
CBI brings Sourabh Chandrakar to India to face cases linked to the 6,000-crore illegal betting network and alleged money laundering.
Vijayanand reviewed the developing weather situation and the preparedness of power utilities: Reports
The cyclone is likely to cross the coast between Kavali and Kandukur between Monday evening and midnight (November 2): Reports
TD alleges voter intimidation, cash distribution and election code violations in four municipalities, seeking an SEC probe into five incidents.
The match between Real Madrid and Racing Santander began at 1515 GMT but was not broadcast on either of CCTV's two sports channels
With more than 4,000 voters in the ward, the combined expenditure by the two candidates was estimated to have crossed 2 crore: Reports
Liquor outlets in rural areas around Tirupati report a 23% rise in sales as city customers travel outside municipal limits during the election dry period.
The incident occurred at Shri Ganga Hotel on the Ujjain-Dewas road at around 11 pm on Saturday: Police

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