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Concerns over SIR exclusions and software transparency fuel calls to restore voting rights before the 2027 Assembly polls.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the state received 27 per cent less rainfall than normal and warned that drought-like conditions could persist for eight to 10 months.
Cyclone Arnab is forecast to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm, bringing heavy rainfall and red alerts to several Andhra Pradesh districts.
Heavy to extremely heavy rain forecast in north Andhra, central coastal districts on Oct. 27, 28
Secretary-general Palisetti Damodara Rao credited women employees with playing a key role in agitations seeking two dearness allowance instalments, the 12th Pay Revision Commission, restoration of additional pension benefits and implementation of the employees health scheme.
Villagers have appealed to authorities to immediately organise a medical camp at the village, before it spreads among the children in the hamlet.
Korea Culture Day 2026 drew hundreds to Hyderabad for K-pop, Taekwondo, traditional Korean performances and cultural exchanges with Telangana.
Opposition protests over voter roll deletions highlight concerns about electoral accountability
Former millers association president Badam Praveen among those detained
KTR welcomed Deshpande into the party by putting a pink Kanduva over him: Reports
Hyderabad apartment associations are rationing water, regulating supply timings and urging residents to conserve water amid concerns over future scarcity.
There is no truth in the claim of the Congress government that electricity was not available : MLA Guntakandla Jagadish Reddy
Proposed 3,000-MW hydropower project in Raigad district faces opposition over the felling of 32,490 trees, while Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defends it as essential for clean energy.
Even if there are technical snags arising out of high velocity winds, we will restore them without losing much time: An engineer of APEPDCL
Tthere will be an impact of El Nino and deficient monsoon but we are closely monitoring the situation: M Paramasivam
Vishwak Sens fan meet at Sarathi Studios was cancelled midway due to crowd-management and safety concerns, leaving fans disappointed.
Governments stolen through 'vote chori' in West Bengal, Haryana, Bihar and Maharashtra must be removed: Mallikarjun Kharge
Govindarajulu elected unopposed as chairperson; 27 of 32 wards won unanimously
Problems aggravate with motors malfunctioning at Intake well: Reports
Task Force police raid Ajanta Lodge on Kurnool Road in Ongole and detain seven people for alleged involvement in a prostitution racket.
The BJP and YSRC are locked in a contest for the Anantapur mayors post, with the TDP and Jana Senas support crucial to the ruling alliances campaign.
Makers saving his mass entry for Ramayana Part 1 climax!
Over 3,000 students, 300 startups participate; hackathon winners get 9 lakh in prizes: Reports
The decision sparked criticism from Opposition leaders: Reports
Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy criticises BJP MP D.K. Arunas demand to cancel the Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme, stressing its role in irrigation and drinking water supply.
Infants, pregnant women face hardship at PHCs and urban health centres
B-Town bets big on fresh faces
IMD also forecast that the cyclone will move north through Wednesday and Thursday: Reports
India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 2627, focusing on people-centric development, parliamentary cooperation and global challenges.
The South Central Railway (SCR) will operate 22 special trains between Secunderabad: Reports
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh, a copper plaque and a citation: Reports
NTR University of Health Sciences has also sought reduction in the qualifying percentile for NEET-UG: Reports
With a motto of access to justice should not be confined to courtrooms: Reports
TDP candidates win 20 of 40 wards unopposed in Pulivendula, while elections remain pending in the other wards and for the chairpersons post.
Vemireddy, Kotamreddy, Narayana lead alliance campaign; Anam, Kakani, Chandrasekhar Reddy spearhead YSRC drive: Reports
Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy urges BJP MPs to seek Central assistance to tackle the possible impact of El Nio and water shortages.
Andhra Pradesh issues a cyclone alert, with Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha directing officials to prepare for heavy rainfall, evacuations and rescue operations.
Ferguson will travel to Auckland on Sunday and rejoin the squad for the fourth and fifth T20Is at Eden Park and Seddon Park
The weather system could bring heavy rainfall and cause a rise in the Godavari rivers water level: Chinturu sub-collector and ITDA project officer Chittapuli Narendra Padal
They have advised farmers to focus on short-duration vegetables that require less water.
The facility will have launch pads, integration buildings, rail-track systems and telemetry, tracking and command infrastructure: Reports
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's Modi ka baap bhi jayega remark at a public meeting in Patna on Sunday triggered a political uproar, with Union home minister Amit Shah accusing him of crossing all limits of political decorum.
The YSR Congress has accused the coalition government of making a mockery of the electoral process: Reports
Commissioner directs BLOs to ensure 100% delivery ahead of Nov. 1 polls: Reports
From bloodied sheep outside fashion stores to animal-themed street theatre, animal-rights groups are turning protest into theatrical performance to make cruelty impossible to ignore
YSRC MLC P. Chandrasekhar Reddy accuses the TDP of conspiring to prevent minority leader Sheikh Siddique from contesting the Nellore civic polls.
The drone initiative, already being implemented in the district to transport medicines during emergencies: Reports
The committee has been asked to submit its report within 15 days, officials said on Sunday: Reports
Chandrachud was too deferential to govt on appointments: Kaul
Madhya Pradesh takes action against 392 officials over alleged 1,134-crore civic procurement irregularities, with seven dismissed and over 80 suppliers blacklisted.

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