Deccan Chronicle

Police arrested Francis on Friday and he is said to have confessed to the crime.

The appellant had earlier challenged the e-auction notification issued on May 7 by the Housing Board in respect of Plot No. 2 at KPHB Colony, admeasuring 2,420 square yards.

The survey also showed that the contraceptive prevalence rate increased from 66.7 per cent to 69.1 per cent.

The department directed schools to engage only qualified drivers and comply with all prescribed safety requirements related to student transportation and obtain the necessary permissions from the transport department before operating buses.

Metpally police registered the FIR on May 28 under the BNS and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act based on a complaint filed by Adulapuram Goutham, cruelty prevention manager at the Stray Animal Foundation of India.

Fire personnel rushed to the spot, but by the time they reached, the flames had engulfed the three-storey building, destroying large quantities of clothing stored inside.

The guidelines also provide for formation of sub-committees, including a school building construction committee and an academic committee.

District Superintendent of Police Dr Ajitha Vejendla handed over the recovered mobile phones to beneficiaries at the district police office on Friday.

One of the greatest challenges in the project is reconstructing portions that no longer exist

Mahesh Raje, counsel for home department, submitted that several cases relating to movie ticket price hikes were already pending before the High Court and any urgent orders at this stage could create confusion.

TTD said the tickets will be released daily at 9 am, and devotees completing bookings before 1 pm will be eligible for darshan at 4 pm on the same day.

The survey recorded improvements in womens empowerment indicators. Women participating in household decisions increased from 87.2 per cent to 89.9 per cent.

Child marriage among women aged 20-24 years also dropped from 23.5 per cent to 17.9 per cent in 2023-2024, while child marriage among men aged 25-29 years declined sharply from 16.3 per cent to 5.7 per cent.

Moizuddins early morning swimming schedule became the focus of the accused.

The incidents occurred on May 27, prompting a review by Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and the principal chief conservator of forests, following which directions were issued for the safe capture of the animal.

Adventure tourism entrepreneur Vaibhav Kala speaks about safety gaps, social media-fuelled risk-taking, climate challenges and why sustainable, regulated travel is critical for the future of Indias wilderness destinations

Harish Rao said Kodanda Reddys comment reflected what Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had said during a visit to the USA some time ago

The works include laying of 400 mm diameter pumping inlet main from Chandrayangutta.

State Gallery of Art, Madhapur

L. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, director of income-tax (I&CI), Hyderabad, and P. Sankar Pandi, additional director, said SFT filings by reporting entities directly impacted tax administration and taxpayers.

Critics argued that carving out a rural distribution company for agriculture lacked viability, would create administrative complications, increase operational costs and threaten power sector stability

As things stand now, and as per the IMDs latest forecast, Telangana may escape some of the wrath of a below normal monsoon

The project, formally titled Systematic Augmented Radial Traffic and Hoop Induction, will introduce an integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System across 101 traffic junctions in the city.

Maheshwar Reddy disputed the governments claim that 80 per cent of purchases were complete, calling it false as only 4.5 million metric tonnes had been procured so far against the target of 8 million metric tonnes.

The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to stun Djokovic, winning 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes.

He also proposed to the Centre a comprehensive strategy to promote fibre-based industries linked to horticulture crops in Andhra Pradesh

Strong winds and lightning caused disruption in power supply

The seasonal outlook indicates that rainfall across the state and much of South Peninsular India will remain below normal, with projections set at less than 94 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA)

The robbery took place in Karimnagar town on May 3, when the accused allegedly opened fire on the store staff.

The Chambers also emphasised the need for Dedicated Freight Corridors, strengthening of freight infrastructure and modernisation of major railway stations: Reports

Narayana said the state government had so far allotted 1,269 acres of land to 114 institutions in Amaravati and asserted that capital construction works were progressing without any interruption.

The order, issued by the transport, roads and buildings (housing) department, envisages 70,000 LIG and 30,000 MIG units in municipal corporations and CURE areas based on demand survey

The Centre had earlier this month urged Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification, describing it as a core issue affecting repatriation of illegal immigrants.

Revanth Reddy said a dedicated war room was being set up at the TPCC headquarters, Gandhi Bhavan, where party workers could report discrepancies, irregularities or suspected wrongful deletions identified during the SIR

Mujahid Alam Khan was appointed as PCC vice-president in June 2025, along with scores of other office-bearers.

The women safety wing of the commissionerate conducted a 'Samskar Mega Counselling Programme' for 760 respondents apprehended by SHE Teams across Malkajgiri, Uppal and LB Nagar zones between January 1 and May 18 this year

BRS leaders on Friday extended support to Village Organisation Assistants (VOAs) of self-help groups: Reports

SCRs present network of 6,645 km across six divisions will be reduced to 3,606 km across three divisions Secunderabad, Hyderabad and Nanded

Tension escalated when members of both sides allegedly engaged in an argument at the site.

A government delegation led by senior BJP minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil arrived in Antarwali Sarati village to hold discussions with Jarange.

NIA investigations had revealed that Devid and Vijay were engaged in procurement, transportation and supply of explosive materials to underground Maoist cadres for use in attacks on security forces

Officials informed Reddy that at 516 feet, the reservoir can hold around 5.340 tmc ft of water.

According to the association, oil companies have restricted diesel filling to 200 litres per vehicle, while a borewell rig requires nearly 600 to 1,000 litres for each drilling operation

During a training programme as part of preparations for the upcoming exercise: Reports

The protesters took to the streets demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the recruitment process.

According to a HYDRAA staffer the transgender colleagues have immense patience and a natural ability to understand human emotions.

The machinery was not only essential for ensuring timely farm operations but also supported even the small and marginal farmers to earn additional livelihood by hiring out.

A total of 12 locations were extensively searched in Uttar Pradesh (4 locations), Rajasthan (2 locations), Bihar (2 locations) and Maharashtra (3 locations)

According to a statement issued by the organisation on Friday, the delegation raised three key demands, including a clear legal definition of STs based on Lokur Committee criteria and contemporary realities.

The petroleum traders approached civil supplies commissioner Kanna Babu and submitted a representation seeking his intervention: Reports