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Etala Criticises Revanth Govt Over Slum Demolitions

Etala highlighted demolitions in Khammam on Bhoodan lands, where poor migrants built huts without notice, using 10,000 police in war-like raids.

27 Feb 2026 12:30 am
CM Revanth Orders 100 Telangana Public Schools With Modern Amenities

Model schools, AI lessons, and breakfast scheme planned statewide

27 Feb 2026 12:25 am
Muktyala Lift Scheme to be Completed by September: Uttam

Rs 1,642 crore project to irrigate 45,000 acres in Huzurnagar.

27 Feb 2026 12:25 am
DC Edit | Donald Trump Brazens It Out

Was any light shed on the issues that got him elected over the Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024, but which may have turned into susceptibilities ahead of the midterms? Probably not as tough immigration actions were the main reason the country may have been put off by its President, and he hardly spoke about them nor mentioned at least two Americans killed in ICE action even at the risk of alienating further those who are not in his MAGA fan base

27 Feb 2026 12:22 am
Telangana to Introduce One-Time Road Safety Cess on Vehicles from March 1

A Telangana gazette notification states that the road safety cess is aimed at organising additional funds for road safety.

27 Feb 2026 12:14 am
DMKs Women Campaigners Touch a Chord With Voters

Brigades highlight welfare gains, target women voters

27 Feb 2026 12:13 am
CM MK Stalin Lays Foundation Stone for Thiruvanmiyur-Uthandi Elevated Corridor

The legal hurdles for the project were cleared after the Madras high court disposed of a petition filed by infrastructure company Dilip Buildcon Ltd, against granting of the contract to KNR Construction Ltd, last week.

27 Feb 2026 12:13 am
Tribal Farmers Intensify Stir for MSP for Cashew Crop

Farm leaders said cashew cultivators were struggling due to the absence of a remunerative price, unlike growers of paddy, sugarcane and cotton who benefit from declared MSPs.

27 Feb 2026 12:10 am
HC Seeks TG Response on Media Accreditation Policy

The petitions were filed by the Hi-Tech Print and Electronic Media Association, Telangana Urdu Working Journalist Federation and Creative India Broadcasting Private Limited.

27 Feb 2026 12:09 am
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy Calls on Doctors to Serve Poor

The minister said the medical profession provides an opportunity to serve underprivileged sections and commands respect in society.

27 Feb 2026 12:08 am
Peddapalli MAO Suspended Following ACB Raid

The action was taken after alleged irregularities and procedural lapses were reportedly detected during the ACB inspection. According to official orders, the suspension is part of disciplinary proceedings pending a detailed inquiry.

27 Feb 2026 12:06 am
AP CM Backs Interlinking of Rivers To Ensure Water Security

CM unveils plan to complete pending irrigation projects

27 Feb 2026 12:03 am
DC Edit | Why Pick On Judiciary In School Textbooks?

It may be noted that the court is not dismissive of the whole idea of corruption in the judiciary; instead, as the CJI pointed out, the bench was deeply hurt that there is no mention of the judiciarys positive work protection of civil rights, access to justice, free legal aid and safeguarding fundamental rights. There was no attempt to present the students with a balanced picture, it said

26 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
Education Commission Recommends Major Reforms, Overhaul of State's Education System

The report spans pre-school to university education and includes recommendations on open and distance learning, regulatory reforms and governance changes across the sector.

26 Feb 2026 11:54 pm
Deputy Commissioners Official Car Attached Over Land Compensation Delay

Kalaburagi court acts in 20-year-old land acquisition case

26 Feb 2026 11:54 pm
SCCL Bolsters Critical Mineral Mission With Niti Aayog

Singareni is exploring Rare Earth Elements (REEs) extraction from overburden and clays in opencast coal mines and recovering minerals from fly ash and bottom ash at its thermal power plants

26 Feb 2026 11:51 pm
AP Speaker Announces SIPL for Legislators from Six Southern States

The AP speaker said the prestigious tournament is likely to be hosted in Visakhapatnam.

26 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
Farmer Dies After Alleged Harassment At Paddy Procurement Centre In Odisha

The family blamed the procurement process for causing severe mental and physical distress that led to Trilochans death.

26 Feb 2026 11:48 pm
15 Patients in Milk Adulteration Case Still Not Out of Danger

One patient is on the ventilator, six patients are undergoing dialysis, and eight are on both ventilator and dialysis.

26 Feb 2026 11:48 pm
Manash Ghosh | Bangladesh Game Of Votes: How Hindus Aided BNP Victory

For instance, the BNP, concerned over the American and Pakistani Deep States unabashed role in promoting the Jamaat-e-Islamis electoral prospects, was forced to take counter-measures, such as by winning over its bte noire Awami Leagues sizeable Hindu vote bank

26 Feb 2026 11:47 pm
Woman Dies, Youth Injured in Bike Misha

Police booked a case and investigation was in progress.

26 Feb 2026 11:44 pm
Warangal MP Kadiyam Kavya Named To India-Saudi Parliamentary Group

Expressing gratitude to the Lok Sabha Speaker, Dr Kavya said she would work towards further strengthening diplomatic ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

26 Feb 2026 11:39 pm
Afghanistan Launches Military Strikes on Pakistan in Retaliation for Earlier Airstrikes

There was no immediate information on casualties and no immediate response from Pakistans military to the announcement.

26 Feb 2026 11:38 pm
Dhairya Sparsha Programme Held for 700 Students in Palasamudram

Dr Tharun highlighted the need for cooperation between police and students and asked them to share information on suspicious or unlawful activities to help prevent crim

26 Feb 2026 11:37 pm
Govt Fast-Tracks Energy Infra Modernisation: CS

He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the APSEB Engineers Association Guest House at Vidyut Soudha in Vijayawada.

26 Feb 2026 11:33 pm
AP Liquor Scam Case Accused Avinash Reddy Surrenders Before SIT

The report mentioned that Avinash Reddy played a crucial role in the liquor syndicate and also in diversion of funds collected.

26 Feb 2026 11:32 pm
AP Universities to Start Getting International Journals Under Centres Initiative

Easy digital access to global journals will strengthen academic standards and research outcomes across institutions

26 Feb 2026 9:28 pm
AP: Council Chairman, Minister Clash Over Following Procedure in House

When his repeated appeals for order failed, the council chairman adjourned the house for the day

26 Feb 2026 9:23 pm
2 Maoists Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

Bastar Range Inspector General of Police P. Sunderraj appealed to remaining Maoist cadres to surrender and join the mainstream

26 Feb 2026 9:16 pm
Akshay Kumar To Focus on Comedy

The actor has taken a call to go slow on serious roles

26 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
Aamir Khan To Start Work on The Mahabharat in August

All the main characters will be played by new faces

26 Feb 2026 9:09 pm
Shah: BJP Will Win Bengal, Act Against Infiltrators

Home Minister promises drive against illegal migrants in border states

26 Feb 2026 9:07 pm
Anirudhs Comments on AI in Film Music Trigger Debate

While the composer calls AI an inevitable and powerful creative tool, critics worry about its impact on originality

26 Feb 2026 9:06 pm
Advocate Turns To Begging To Save Ailing Postgraduate Wife At Vemulawada Temple

The couple, identified as Kasarla Jalandhar Reddy and his wife Shirisha, were located at the temple premises by officials acting on the directions of collector Garima Agrawal.

26 Feb 2026 9:02 pm
Hyderabads Horsepower Moment

Their convoys slice through the city in V10 powerhouses like Lamborghini and the Lexus LFA, and V12 legends from Ferrari and Aston Martin.

26 Feb 2026 9:01 pm
Rashmika-Vijay Married

The couple married according to traditional Telugu Hindu customs, with the muhurat at 10 am and ceremonies concluding between 11 and 11.30 am.

26 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
8-day Brahmotsavam Begins On Grand Note At Kodavatancha In Bhupalpally

The festival follows the recent re-consecration of the deity by Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamy. Celebrations began with Abhishekam and Surya Vahana Seva in the morning, drawing a large number of devotees.

26 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
CJI to Visit Tirupati, Lay Foundation For District Court Complex

Surya Kant to attend foundation-laying of new district court complex in Tirupati; officials review security and arrangements

26 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
8 Cheetahs From Botswana to Reach Kuno on Saturday

After arrival, the animals will undergo a 30-day quarantine at Kuno before being shifted to large enclosures for acclimatisation prior to release into the wild

26 Feb 2026 8:35 pm
QR Codes to Guide Pilgrims During Chardham Yatra 2026

QR codes will be displayed at prominent locations along the routes to the Chardham shrines to enable devotees to access details of nearby facilities and essential services.

26 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
Supreme Court Directs CBI To Share Manipur Charge Sheets With Victims

Bench orders free legal aid, sets timeline to complete pending probes

26 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
SC Seeks Expert Panel to Define Aravalli Hills, Extends Stay on Mining

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi extended its earlier stay on mining activities for the time being.

26 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
CM Reviews On Srikakulam Diarrhoea Cases And Rajahmundry Adulterated Milk Issue

CM directs officials to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents

26 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
India, Israel To Hold Next Round of Negotiations for FTA in May

Negotiations resume after 2021; virtual talks to continue between rounds

26 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
Rahul, Priyanka Lay Foundation for 100 Homes for Wayanad Landslide Survivors

As part of the project, 1100 sq ft houses on eight centres of land each, will be constructed by the party.

26 Feb 2026 8:21 pm
HC Notices Issued To Assam CM Himanta Sarma, Union Govt On Petitions Against Hate Speeches Targeting Muslims

When the petitioners urged for an ad-interim order restraining the chief minister from making statements, the court orally said, At this stage, let notices be issued first. It will be a normal restraint while this petition is pending consideration. Notice for both the main prayers and ad-interim prayers. We will keep it after the Bihu holidays

26 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
Rs 225 Crore Worth Hashish Oil, Ganja Seized in Odisha

Two of the accused are residents of Semiliguda in Koraput district, while the remaining two hail from Haryana

26 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
KTR Assures Rebuilding of Demolished Houses at Velugumatla

He referred to the transfer of Khammam RDO Narsimha Rao following the demolitions and questioned local ministers over their response to the issue

26 Feb 2026 8:09 pm
3 Youth Cong. Workers Remanded in AI Summit Protest Case

Police seek custody to probe T-shirt design, coordination and alleged conspiracy

26 Feb 2026 8:08 pm
Bomb Threat Disrupts Proceedings at Warangal District Court

Court operations remained suspended until security teams completed the search and issued an all-clear

26 Feb 2026 8:04 pm