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Hyderabad: Nehru Zoo Sees 20,480 Visitors Amid Dasara Rush

To manage the rush, additional ticket counters were opened and extra security guards deployed at various locations to safeguard the animals, officials said.

19 Oct 2026 1:09 am
Godavari Levels Dip, Farmers Worry Over Irrigation

However, irrigation department officials have ruled out a shortage for the kharif crop.

19 Oct 2026 1:04 am
Huge Arrangements for Dasara Festival

In the shandy market in Navipet, sales of sheep and goats reached around Rs 7 crores.

19 Oct 2026 12:51 am
Seat Dispute on APSRTC Bus Leaves Two Women Injured

A dispute between two women over seat allocation on an APSRTC bus travelling from Tuni to Rajamahendravaram escalated into a violent attack near Chinnampeta village in Yeleswaram mandal of Kakinada district on Saturday night, leaving both women seriously injured.

19 Oct 2026 12:37 am
Unsafe Truss Blamed For MVSR Collapse

An inadequately secured truss carrying heavy lights collapsed during Dandiya celebrations at MVSR College, killing one student and injuring several others.

19 Oct 2026 12:05 am
Maharashtra CEO Seeks Changes to Form 6

The Maharashtra CEOs letter seeks to remove the words new voters from the forms title and introduce an alternative declaration for applicants who were previously enrolled in an Assembly constituency but are no longer registered anywhere and are applying for inclusion again.

18 Oct 2026 11:58 pm
Kilambakkam Bus Terminus Marooned, Traffic Disrupted

Nearly three feet of rainwater on GST Road hampers vehicle movement amid drainage concerns.

18 Oct 2026 11:58 pm
Over 15,000 Workers Carry Out Rescue, Rainwater Clearance At Night

The government described the rainfall in some areas, where precipitation exceeded 30 cm overnight, as unprecedented in volume, adding that normalcy had been restored by Sunday morning.

18 Oct 2026 11:55 pm
Two Students Critical After MVSR Truss Collapse

Two students remain critical after a truss collapsed during Dandiya celebrations at MVSR College in Nadergul, as police investigate alleged negligence.

18 Oct 2026 11:54 pm
Orange Alert: Chengalpet Collector Asks Officials To Keep Machinery Ready For Rescue Operations

The department said a total of about 4.15 lakh passengers have left by government buses to their native places in the last three days till Saturday.

18 Oct 2026 11:53 pm
Anbumani Urges Government To Improve Chennais Stormwater Drainage

He said there is also a risk of the situation worsening this year due to the impact of El Nio. Climate change, which is threatening the world, could cause impacts beyond anyone's imagination.

18 Oct 2026 11:49 pm
Family Mourns MVSR Tragedy

Nineteen-year-old Narayana Das Sona died in an incident at MVSR College in Nadergul, while her younger sister Meena remains hospitalised.

18 Oct 2026 11:49 pm
Car Gets Stuck In Waterlogged Tambaram Subway

Cars, autorickshaws and two-wheelers travelling from GST Road towards the Tambaram-Velachery Main Road use the underpass

18 Oct 2026 11:47 pm
5 Municipal Wards Set for Unanimous Election in Favour of TD

Five municipal wards would see unanimous elections of Telugu Desam nominees in Tadipatri municipality in Anantapur district as no YSRC candidates filed nominations there before the deadline on Sunday.

18 Oct 2026 11:46 pm
Rains Disrupt More Than 20 Flights In Chennai

As the rain eased, flights that had been holding in the air began landing in Chennai one after another.

18 Oct 2026 11:45 pm
North Chennai Inundation Due To Heavy Rains In Short Time: Minister Rajmohan

During the rains, water indentation takes place at several places in Chennai and the government has taken precautionary measures.

18 Oct 2026 11:43 pm
Raising Awareness About Cyber Fraud Through Cyber Dandiya: Commissioner Dr. Ramesh

Cyberabad police organised Cyber Dandiya, drawing around 1,500 participants to combine Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations with cybercrime awareness.

18 Oct 2026 11:42 pm
Many Areas Near Tambaram Inundated, 10 Electric Poles Lean

Blocked drains leave low-lying areas waterlogged as residents seek urgent action to prevent flooding.

18 Oct 2026 11:42 pm
So Long As There Is Shai, There Is Hope For West Indies

A sentimental attachment to the halcyon days of West Indian cricket, with their armada of fast bowlers and hard-hitting batsmen may have led to a hankering for cricketers from the Caribbean to regain their old glory again.

18 Oct 2026 11:37 pm
450 Vedic Scholars Honoured At Indrakeeladri

Around 450 Vedic scholars were felicitated at Indrakeeladri during Dasara celebrations, as devotees witnessed traditional processions and special rituals.

18 Oct 2026 11:35 pm
Five Bhadradri Hospitals Win Six Kayakalp Awards Despite Infrastructure Challenges

Each hospital selected for a commendation award will receive Rs 1 lakh, while the CHC at Palvancha will get Rs 5 lakh for the eco-friendly award.

18 Oct 2026 11:34 pm
Pub Pays Price For Wasting Drinking Water

The action followed a public complaint and a field inspection by board officials: Reports

18 Oct 2026 11:31 pm
Saddula Bathukamma Celebrated On Grand Scale In Karimnagar

Attired in colourful sarees and jewellery, women and girls played the Bathukamma by making rounds around systematically arranged flowers besides singing songs.

18 Oct 2026 11:30 pm
RERA Orders Penalty Against 2 Developers

In the first case, TGRERA found that BVR Infra marketed plots in its SV Golden City-III project at Kadthal in Rangareddy district without registration: Reports

18 Oct 2026 11:28 pm
CM Naidu Banks On Social Re-Engineering In Mayoral Nominations

Naidu said candidates were selected after considering public opinion and feedback from party cadres, with preference given to aspirants who secured more than 50 per cent support in opinion surveys.

18 Oct 2026 11:23 pm
Telangana: Discom Launches Checks Amid Protests By Farmers

Farmers from Kodur in the Pulkal mandal of Sangareddy district recently staged a sit-in protest on main roads against frequent power outages: Reports

18 Oct 2026 11:22 pm
29 File Papers For GVMC Mayor Post

A total of 29 candidates filed 39 sets of nominations for the GVMC mayoral post during the three-day filing process ending on Sunday.

18 Oct 2026 11:21 pm
Women Throng Tank Bund For Bathukamma Finale

Performances by about 700 artists showcased Telanganas cultural heritage: Reports

18 Oct 2026 11:18 pm
MVSR College: Negligence Blamed For Dandiya Collapse

B. Archana of Secunderabad, who attended Dandiya and Garba for the first time, said safety and fire hazards must be prioritised. Most events use heavy lighting, and there is risk of short circuits. Estimating numbers correctly is the first step. Traffic management around the venue is equally important, she said

18 Oct 2026 11:15 pm
1,037 Nominations Filed In Prakasam District

The final list of candidates would be announced that evening: Reports

18 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Some Mission Bhagiratha Sources May Run Out of Water Within Months

Mission Bhagiratha sources face depletion, with Singur reservoir holding just 22 days of normal supply.

18 Oct 2026 11:12 pm
CM To Visit 'Future City' On Monday

Later in the day, Revanth Reddy will visit the Young India Skill University campus located at the Bharat Future City in Rangareddy district: Reports

18 Oct 2026 11:05 pm
18 Oct 2026 11:02 pm
Engagements in Hyderabad on Monday, October 19, 2026

Tribal Arts Exhibition; Venue: Telangana State Gallery Of Fine Art; Time: 11 am

18 Oct 2026 11:02 pm
Just 61 Of 600 Private STPs Enrolled: HMWS&SB Sets Oct 25 Deadline For Mandatory Registration

The initiative was intended to promote the reuse of treated wastewater in construction, industries, gardening and other non-potable activities: Officials

18 Oct 2026 10:58 pm
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar Performs Durgashtami Puja

Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar offered prayers to Goddess Durga during Durgashtami rituals at the CAR headquarters, extending festive greetings to police personnel and their families.

18 Oct 2026 10:58 pm
Parents Allege Negligence As 23 Students Injured

A total of 23 students were taken to Pratyusha Hospital on Saturday night. Nine were admitted to Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet two in the ICU, six in the general ward and one in a private hospital

18 Oct 2026 10:56 pm
Municipal Nomination Process Ends Amid Political Tensions

Andhra Pradeshs urban local body nomination process ended amid political tensions, with the SEC reviewing complaints and scrutiny scheduled for October 19.

18 Oct 2026 10:54 pm
Tirupati Nominations End Amid Clashes, Allegations

The controversy centered around YSRC mayoral candidate E Vasudeva Yadav: Reports

18 Oct 2026 10:54 pm
BJP Leader Flags Limoges Town Hall Blaze As Warning Against Anarchy In Delhi Streets

Telangana BJP chief N. Ramchander Rao cited the reported Limoges Town Hall fire in France to warn against violent street protests in India.

18 Oct 2026 10:48 pm
Alumni Seek Young India Residential Integrated School Construction

Nearly 100 former students protest, urging the government to build a residential school on the 70-acre site.

18 Oct 2026 10:44 pm
Palla Accuses Jagan Of Seeking Presidents Rule To Divert Attention

TD state president Palla Srinivasa Rao accused Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of seeking Presidents Rule to divert attention from allegations against the YSRC leadership.

18 Oct 2026 10:44 pm
Fadnavis Speaks To Tiger Shroff, Asks Mumbai Police Commissioner To Nab Actor's Assailants Quickly

We are all with you. We will track down the accused soon. Do not worry: Fadnavis

18 Oct 2026 10:43 pm
TGCHE Seeks Report On Fatal College Event

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) will issue a notice to MVSR Engineering College on Monday: Reports

18 Oct 2026 10:40 pm
7 Held For Fatal Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede

Kolkata Police arrested seven puja committee members after a stampede killed 19 people and injured 25 at a Durga Puja pandal. A judicial probe and compensation were announced.

18 Oct 2026 10:40 pm
Work On Bangladesh Vessel Raises NGT Compliance Questions In Vizag

Work on the grounded MV Maa near Tenneti Park has raised NGT compliance concerns, with tourism plans awaiting statutory and environmental clearances.

18 Oct 2026 10:31 pm
Party-Hopper Radhakrishna Gets Jana Sena Mayor Ticket Within Three Days Of Joining

After submitting his papers, Radhakrishna expressed confidence in the alliances victory: Reports

18 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
Vizag Poised To Elect Third Woman Mayor

The Mayor post for GVMC is reserved for Women from the general category: Reports

18 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
Students Demand Accountability After Fatal Dandiya Event

The organisation called on the government to issue specific guidelines for events at educational institutions, covering crowd management, emergency exits, fire safety, medical facilities and police permissions.

18 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
BJP Fields Ajesh Babu For Anantapur Mayor Post

The BJP has fielded Ajesh Babu Yadav for Anantapur mayor, with health minister Satya Kumar Yadav and state president P.V.N. Madhav attending his nomination filing.

18 Oct 2026 10:26 pm