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Mahesh Kumar Goud Offers Prayers in Nizamabad

TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud offered special prayers at Sri Renuka Ellamma and Sri Kotagally Maisamma temples during the Ashada Bonalu festival in Nizamabad.

19 Jul 2026 9:28 pm
F1: Russell 'Numb To The Disappointment' After Belgian Grand Prix blow

The Mercedes driver collided with the Ferrari of former teammate Lewis Hamilton and ended up spinning off into the gravel

19 Jul 2026 9:21 pm
Many Films Today Are Illusionary Hits

These days, a film is often declared a blockbuster after just one successful weekend. Producers hold success meets, social media is flooded with celebratory posts, and impressive box-office numbers dominate the headlines. But when Monday arrives and collections begin to slide, the celebrations quietly disappear. The hit tag, however, remains

19 Jul 2026 9:19 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Congress Leaders Target Top Rank In SIR Exercise

Addressing an SIR review meeting at Station Ghanpur, the leaders stressed that no eligible voter should be left out of the electoral rolls: Reports

19 Jul 2026 9:17 pm
Minister Orders Speedy Renovation of Bhadrachalam Temple

He stressed the need to prioritise works on the north side of the temple and complete them quickly

19 Jul 2026 9:15 pm
APSRTC Employees To Launch Statewide Signature Campaign For More Buses And Staff

JAC conveners Y. Srinivasa Rao and Palisetti Damodara Rao said the campaign forms part of the second phase of the employees' agitation to strengthen the state-run transport corporation: Reports

19 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe Makes Goal Prediction For Messi in Finals

Mbappe's World Cup campaign ended after France lost to England 6-4 in the third-place match

19 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
Andhra Pradesh: MLA Launches 58-Lakh Development Works At Narasapuram

More than 1.35 crore had been spent on development and welfare works in Narasapuram during the past two years: Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy

19 Jul 2026 9:07 pm
LS Speaker Seeks Full Cooperation of Political Parties For Smooth Monsoon Session

Sources said Mr Birla also invited representatives from all political parties to put forward their views on issues of public interest for constructive deliberations

19 Jul 2026 9:06 pm
TTD Extends 5-Lakh Ex Gratia to Kin of Artistes Killed in Accident

The board announced that the children of the deceased Harikatha performers to receive free education up to degree level.

19 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
Smart Kitchens to Serve One Lakh Students in Kadapa

33 smart kitchens to transform mid-day meal scheme

19 Jul 2026 8:59 pm
Mercedes Driver Kimi Antonelli Wins Formula 1s Belgian Grand Prix

Leclerc was second and Max Verstappen was third after briefly taking, then losing, the lead from Antonelli on the opening lap

19 Jul 2026 8:55 pm
Ashada Sare Festival Draws Huge Crowds to Kanaka Durga Temple

Over 65,000 devotees visit Kanaka Durga temple

19 Jul 2026 8:49 pm
Employees Thank Government for Restoring Old Pension Scheme

Government employees and teachers who shifted from the Contributory Pension Scheme to the Old Pension Scheme thanked the Andhra Pradesh government for restoring retirement benefits.

19 Jul 2026 8:43 pm
New Delhi: CISF Seizes 1,799 Tonnes Of Coal Worth 1.08 Cr

Enforcement has been strengthened through statutory powers available to designated CISF officers under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957: Reports

19 Jul 2026 8:41 pm
AP To Honour 4,344 SSC Toppers With Shining Stars Awards

Director of School Education and chairperson of the Board of Secondary Education S. Tamim Ansaria said the awards were instituted under G.O. Ms. No. 25, School Education (General), dated June 6, 2025, to recognise academic excellence and encourage students to pursue higher educational standards

19 Jul 2026 8:41 pm
Vijayawada Central MLA Inaugurates Sathya Sai Police Booth in Vijayawada

MLA praised the organisation for its unwavering commitment to selfless service

19 Jul 2026 8:40 pm
Make Ram Temple Trust Public, Akhara Urges SC

The apex court is scheduled to hear on July 20 a batch of pleas seeking a fair and time-bound probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the temple

19 Jul 2026 8:34 pm
Insta, FB Suffer Outages

According to Downdetector, there were 4,808 reports filed by Facebook users in the United States, with 63% of users facing issues accessing the website

19 Jul 2026 8:29 pm
Tears, Gratitude and Triumphant Wins

The envelopes were opened and Indian cinema held its breath. The 72nd National Film Awards brought tears, gratitude and moments of pure disbelief. As winners heard their names announced, some simply stood frozen with joy. Here are the heartfelt first reactions of some of the winners

19 Jul 2026 8:24 pm
Shah to Move Bill Protecting Vande Mataram

Insulting Vande Mataram a punishable offence

19 Jul 2026 8:23 pm
New Delhi: NTA Flags AI-Generated OMRs In NEET Complaints

The advisory follows the agencys review of complaints regarding differences between expected and declared scores Reports

19 Jul 2026 8:10 pm
AP Designates Collectors of Agency Districts as Agent to Government

Being the agent of government, the collector in scheduled or tribal areas of the state will be able to adjudicate civil matters

19 Jul 2026 8:10 pm
Ramayanas Grand Launch Blends Cinema With Spirituality

From touching the feet of veterans to invoking divine blessings, the launch of Ramayana in New Delhi was less a film promotion and more a celebration of faith, tradition and cultural reverence, with Ranbir Kapoor setting the tone through repeated gestures of humility and devotion

19 Jul 2026 8:05 pm
Deloitte Forecasts 6.5-6.8 pc GDP Expansion In Current Fiscal

Commenting on the report, Deloitte India economist, Rumki Majumdar said that the global environment has become considerably more uncertain. While recent geopolitical developments and the central banks policy measures may help cushion some of these risks, weather-related uncertainties, particularly the impact of El Nino on agricultural output and food prices, remain an important downside risk, Majumdar said

19 Jul 2026 8:04 pm
Sridhar Babu Accuses KTR of Provoking Youth

He urged job aspirants to keep faith on Congress government, saying it was committed to providing them with a brighter future

19 Jul 2026 7:58 pm
Andhra Pradesh: TTD Extends Financial Aid To Families Of Two HDPP Artistes Killed In Road Accident

Their untimely death while travelling to discharge an official assignment has caused immense grief and financial hardship to their families: TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu

19 Jul 2026 7:56 pm
President Murmu Embarks On Three-nation Tour To Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania

President Murmus visit to Moldova will be on July 20 during which she will hold delegation level talks with her counterpart Ms. Maia Sandu. She will also interact with members of the Moldova-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, address a Business Forum and have interactions with the members of the Indian Community

19 Jul 2026 7:55 pm
Manipur Shuts Schools, Colleges on Monday For FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

Defending champions Argentina will take on Spain in the final

19 Jul 2026 7:51 pm
Deschamps Says Stifling Atmosphere Led To His Decision To Step Down As France Coach

Deschamps announced last year that he would leave when his contract expired after the tournament

19 Jul 2026 7:48 pm
Take a Chill Pill With Functional Ice Cubes

You dont need an iceberg to make a cool statement; just break the ice at the party with functional cubes, either infused or on the rocks and say cheers!

19 Jul 2026 7:44 pm
Pak Summons To Imran Khan's Sister After Controversial Remarks On Army

Noreen Niazi claimed in her interview that India-Pakistan military confrontation was orchestrated to enhance the image of the armed forces.

19 Jul 2026 7:43 pm
F1 Title Contender George Russell Out of Belgian Grand Prix 2026

Russell started in third place on the grid but had dropped down to sixth after losing ground on the straight

19 Jul 2026 7:43 pm
Astroguide for Monday, July 20, 2026

Tithi: Ashada Shukla Saptami till 4.03 am (Tuesday)

19 Jul 2026 7:24 pm
Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup Final: Possible Lineups

Sunday's showpiece is likely to be the final World Cup appearance for Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all time

19 Jul 2026 7:21 pm
Jackie Shroff Likely To Lock Horns With Ram in RAPO23

If finalised, the veteran actor will join the growing list of Hindi stars playing powerful villains in Tollywood

19 Jul 2026 7:20 pm
Telangana: Hyd Man Dies After Fall Into Gorge Near Gundam Waterfall

Atharuddin had gone trekking with three friends to Gundam Waterfall near Arunachalapuram village in Wazeedu mandal: Police

19 Jul 2026 7:07 pm
World Cup Integrity Questioned By European Rights Body

The Council of Europe (CoE) aired its concerns publicly despite having a formal working agreement with FIFA; urging FIFA to help protect 2030 tournament.

19 Jul 2026 6:51 pm
MLA Seeks Priority For Locals in Kazipet Coach Factory Jobs

He called on all political parties to support the Railway JAC's demand and continue the movement in a united manner

19 Jul 2026 6:41 pm
Northern Army Commander Assesses Next-Gen Weapons, Cutting-Edge Warfare Technologies on Ladakh Frontier

The visit focused on enhancing combat effectiveness in the challenging high-altitude environment along the northern frontier, where troops remain deployed under demanding operational conditions

19 Jul 2026 6:35 pm
Accord School Earns Cambridge International Accreditation

The achievement was acknowledged by education minister Nara Lokesh, who congratulated Principal Brindha Thiagarajan during a brief stopover at the Sri City helipad on Saturday. Tirupati district collector Dr Venkateswar and Sri City managing director Dr Ravindra Sannareddy were present

19 Jul 2026 6:16 pm
Aluminium Industry Seeks Raising Import Duty To 7.5 pc On Low-grade Scrap

In a representation to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC), the association said that since the world is using and promoting imports of only high-quality scrap, it is the need of the hour for India to establish similar quality standards

19 Jul 2026 6:09 pm
Derek O'Brien Urges Modi to Hold All-Party Meet on Delimitation, FCRA Bills

The TMC Rajya Sabha MP says the proposed legislations require wider political consultations and warns against introducing them without parliamentary consensus.

19 Jul 2026 6:08 pm
Hyderabad Gears Up for Debut of India's Premium HILIFE JEWELS Exhibition

The three-day luxury jewellery showcase at HICC Novotel from July 24-26 will feature leading jewellery brands, renowned jewellers and designers from across India.

19 Jul 2026 6:05 pm
Nepal's Rukum East Hit By Magnitude 5 Quake

There are no reports of any damage caused by the quake.

19 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
Is That Salman Khan? ask Fans After He Appears Frail

A viral video of the Bollywood superstar has triggered concern on social media, with fans discussing his appearance in light of his recent disclosures about battling multiple health conditions.

19 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
No Farmer Should Suffer: DK Shivakumar Directs Officials To Prep for Drought

No farmer should suffer because of your apathy. Any slacking or negligence will not be tolerated, the Chief Minister said

19 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
Vijay's Jana Nayagan Tickets Sell Like Hot Cakes

The advance bookings for Vijay's last film have opened in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kerala, Delhi and more. The tickets for the Tamil version of the film are priced between Rs 100 and Rs 800

19 Jul 2026 5:47 pm
India, England Players Wear Black Armbands in Tribute to Sir Garry Sobers

A minute's silence was observed at the 'home of cricket' before the start of the third ODI between India and England to honour the memory of Sobers

19 Jul 2026 5:43 pm
Police Break Up 17-day Tribal Protest Against Ken-Betwa Link Project in MP

The protest, mainly by tribal women, had been underway since July 3 on the banks of the Barana river near Kupi village

19 Jul 2026 5:32 pm