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Man Held for Holding Multiple Indian Passports With Different Names, Identities

Investigation revealed that the passports with different names, dates of birth and identification details, were used in the context of US visa applications.

16 Aug 2026 12:50 am
Shreya Sen-Handley | Battle Won, Who Might The Roaches Bite Next?

If a part of my childhood was spent in the mosquito-infested gullies of Kolkata, however, the other half was in typhoon-tossed Manila, which was as mosquito-free as it was cockroach-crammed! The horror everyone evinced for those creepy-crawlies was only outdone by the protective zeal demonstrated by our dog, lunging behind sofas in pursuit as if weapon-wielding thugees had suddenly sprung up, leading me to wonder which was the more fearsome; the winged vampires, aka mossies, of my early years, o

16 Aug 2026 12:48 am
Historic Forts in Erstwhile Karimnagar Left to Decay

Elgandal, Molangur forts lie in neglect, Ramagiri awaits tourism facelift

16 Aug 2026 12:35 am
HC Directs State To Avoid Delay In Fisheries Cooperative Societies' Elections

Justice Surepalli Nanda passed the order while hearing a petition filed by Sadhu Raghu of Mulugu district and others, challenging the inaction of officials on their representations seeking conduct of elections.

16 Aug 2026 12:31 am
Pavan K. Varma | Students: Be Non-partisan; Stop Protests, Drive Policy

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the larger Gen Z protest has set political parties at war with each other. The Congress blames the BJP for atrocities on the protesters in Delhi. The BJP is attacking the Congress for the violence against protesters in Jharkhand. Amidst this vociferous acrimony, Parliament was a washout

16 Aug 2026 12:31 am
Revanth Urged People To Compare BJP, BRS Rule With Congress Governance

CM highlights welfare schemes, farmer support and jobs while launching smart ration cards in Sangareddy

16 Aug 2026 12:30 am
Astroturf Is Turning Kovai Into Hockey Capital of W. TN

Dr. P. Senthil Rajkumar, secretary of the Coimbatore district hockey association as well as the general secretary of the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, said the first synthetic hockey turf that came into being early this year in Coimbatore.

16 Aug 2026 12:28 am
Hockey Hub Nilgiris Awaits Synthetic Turf

The only solace was India clinching bronze in the 2021 and 2024 Olympics that renewed the hopes of revival of hockey in India.

16 Aug 2026 12:22 am
Call for Nagenthran Ouster for Anti-CM Remarks

He urged senior BJP leaders, including Pon Radhakrishnan, Raja, Tamilisai Soundararajan and Vanathi Srinivasan, to condemn the remarks.

16 Aug 2026 12:18 am
Auto Unions Oppose RTCs EV Auto Plan

RTC said the pilot project would begin with city services before being extended to other areas, aiming to attract more commuters to buses.

16 Aug 2026 12:15 am
Activists Seek More Waqf Tribunal Benches

Activists noted that a full bench is not available most of the time. Karnataka and Maharashtra have two tribunal benches each, and Telangana should follow suit, they said.

16 Aug 2026 12:11 am
CJ Urges Judiciary to Keep in Mind the Last Man in Queue While Discharging Responsibilities

Chief Justice Singh highlighted the progress made by the Telangana judiciary during the past year.

16 Aug 2026 12:05 am
AP to Conduct Simulation Exercises to Test Disease Outbreak Preparedness

The exercises will simulate real disease outbreaks and assess the response of the health system and other government departments from detection to containment.

16 Aug 2026 12:02 am
Fitness Communities Celebrate I-Day On Cycles, Skates

Vajja, 27, tied the distance to the 80th Independence Day and did his 80 km run.

16 Aug 2026 12:02 am
Property Owners Oppose TDR Compensation for Rajiv Rahadari

JAC seeks fair cash compensation, warns TDR certificates could trade below face value

16 Aug 2026 12:02 am
Kharge Challenges Santhosh's Claim on RSS Role in Fighting Razakars

Reacting to Santhosh's claim that the Razakars had attacked the Kharge family and that the RSS had fought against the Razakars, Kharge asked him to look at history before making such claims.

15 Aug 2026 11:56 pm
City Police Mark Independence Day with Patriotic Fervour

Sajjanar hoisted the National Flag and paid tribute to freedom fighters and martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nations independence.

15 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
TNs Subsidy Scheme to Bring Down Rooftop Solar Panels Cost for Domestic Consumers

Comes in Convergence with Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

15 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
Naidu Presents Awards To Parade, Tableau Winners

Education and Horticulture tableaux win top honours as 25 departments showcase State initiatives

15 Aug 2026 11:45 pm
Water Supply to Hyderabad Areas to Be Disrupted for 24 Hours

According to the HMWS&SB, the affected areas would include BHEL, MIG-I and II, Rail Vihar, Chandanagar, Indian School of Business and KPHB Colony. Shaikpet, Kokapet, Manikonda and Narsingi would face partial disruption the board said.

15 Aug 2026 11:39 pm
Workshop on Battery Waste Management in Hyderabad

Technical sessions will focus on battery recycling technologies, critical mineral recovery, EPR regulations and challenges faced by the recycling industry.

15 Aug 2026 11:35 pm
NIMS introduces Best Performance Award for MHM students

Xavier was among the doctors, nursing staff, officers and employees recognised at the celebrations for their performance.

15 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
BJP State Chief Puts His Foot in His Mouth

Nagenthiran was accused of denigrating Vijays mother by all those who hauled him over the coals.

15 Aug 2026 11:28 pm
Andhra Pradeshs Largest School Hoists Flag Upside Down

Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao orders probe into flag lapse and conduct of Independence Day event

15 Aug 2026 11:15 pm
Batwara 1947 Review: When Humanity Comes Before Religion in a Partition Story

The film avoids making the story simply about Hindus versus Muslims. Instead, director Rajkumar Santoshi focuses on humanity, motherhood and grief.

15 Aug 2026 11:07 pm
Anita Katyal | Will Pradhan Be Next Odisha CM? Diggy, Nath Fret After Datia Win!

On landing in Odisha after his resignation, Mr Pradhan undertook a road trip to his parliamentary constituency Sambalpur where he addressed a public rally, spoke positively about Gen Z and went on to invoke Odia pride which was also the BJPs main campaign theme in the last Assembly election

15 Aug 2026 11:04 pm
CJP Slams PM Modi Over Dimagi Naxal Remark

Dimagi Naxal or whatever is not going to work, prime minister. How could you loosely brand educated young people 'Naxalis' etc? Just because they question your government? Sheer arrogance! Sheer incompetence at resolving their problems? Das said in a post on X.

15 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
Woman Allegedly Kills Husband

A case was registered and investigation was under way

15 Aug 2026 10:43 pm
KRMB Tells State It Cannot Stop APs Handri Neeva Canal Expansion Plan

Telangana objects to proposed capacity increase, but board says it lacks powers to issue binding orders

15 Aug 2026 10:34 pm
Paropakar 2026: Master Artworks on Sale in Jubilee Hills to Fund Nachiketa Tapovan's Schools

The money raised this year will also support plans for vocational training centres, science laboratories and a library at Kodgal

15 Aug 2026 10:32 pm
Telangana Aims to Become No.1 in Country, World by 2047: Azharuddin

He said distribution of smart ration cards was beginning in the district, with 3,53,166 eligible beneficiaries set to receive the cards

15 Aug 2026 10:26 pm
City Celebrates I-Day With Rallies, Trees, Plans

Campuses and public institutions turned celebrations into reminders of civic and national responsibilities

15 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
Anthocyanin-Rich Foods May Boost Heart and Metabolic Health

Anthocyanins are naturally occurring plant compounds responsible for the red, purple and blue colours of many fruits and vegetables. Berries are particularly rich sources, and USA blueberries offer anthocyanins that support heart health.

15 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
Karnataka: Raichur To Host South India Badminton Tournament From Sept 5

The KBA has chosen Raichur this time to provide greater exposure and encouragement to sportspersons from rural areas and the Kalyana Karnataka region: KBA president and former minister Kumar Bangarappa S

15 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Odisha Floods: Over 95,000 Evacuated as Six Districts Remain in Grim Grip

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the floods have affected around 2.70 lakh people in 503 villages in 52 blocks of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Kendrapara districts.

15 Aug 2026 10:09 pm
Allu Arjun Deletes Independence Day Post, Yet Being Trolled

Allegedly, in the picture, the Indian flag appeared without the Ashoka Chakra, while an AA branding logo was seen on the red fort: Reports

15 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Hyderabad Celebrates Independence Day With Colour And Fervour

Patriotic songs from school and community programmes echoed across the city

15 Aug 2026 10:05 pm
Naidu Felicitates Top-Performing Government Schools in SSC Exams

The school recorded an average of 446.63 marks.

15 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Three Youths Drown In Krishna River At Vijayawada

Six youths from Krishna Lanka had gone to Sitanagaram Pushkar Ghat, on the Guntur side of the river, for a swim: Police

15 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Minister Seeks CMs Photo on Central Schemes

He alleged that the BJP governments attitude towards weaker sections had been exposed on several occasions and recalled Amit Shahs remarks on Ambedkar in Parliament

15 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
Welfare Schemes Aim To Brighten Lives of Poor: Ponguleti

The new smart ration cards carry QR codes, enabling beneficiaries to obtain essential commodities from ration shops in nearby areas, Ponguleti said.

15 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
85,000 Plants Spell Out Vande Mataram in Kadiyam Nursery

The plants were carefully arranged to form the letters, turning the nursery into an Independence Day attraction.

15 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
Congress Govt Corruption Exposed by Raja Gopal: KTR

People in villages and cities are all recalling KCRs governance today.

15 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Madhya Pradesh: UCC to Be Implemented In Line With Spirit Of Constitution: CM Yadav

The enforcement of the UCC will ensure an end to discriminatory practices, besides boosting social harmony in the state: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav

15 Aug 2026 9:47 pm
Paddy Cultivation Surges in Erstwhile Karimnagar Despite Govt Advice

The area is likely to increase further as sowing is still continuing.

15 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Telangana: Fine Rice Supply Prevents Diversion To Black Market: Sudarshan Reddy

The initiative was aimed at strengthening food security and ensuring transparency in the Public Distribution System: Government advisor P. Sudarshan Reddy

15 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
NALSAR Row: BCI Chief Apologises to Students Over Enrolment Directive

We acknowledge the rescission of the letters and the extinguishment of the cause of action.

15 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
SI Unfurls National Flag Atop Mount Elbrus

V. Venkateswara Rao conquers Russias 5,642-metre peak to honour police martyrs on I-Day

15 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Inclusive Development Model Committed to Social Justice: Shabbir

Shabbir said women were among the major beneficiaries of the governments six guarantees, including the Mahalakshmi scheme

15 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
Maharashtra: Caste Census Will Help Establish OBC Numbers, Says Fadnavis

The structure of the upcoming Census 2027 includes separate categories for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and caste: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

15 Aug 2026 9:37 pm