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TGSRTC Unions Announce Statewide Strike Starting April 22

The decision comes after weeks of failed negotiations with the administration over long-pending grievances.

13 Apr 2026 7:28 pm
Headline Retail Inflation Rose To 3.40 pc In March From 3.21 pc in Feb

Despite the increase, the inflation still remained much below the central banks tolerable band between 2-6 per cent. Among the states, Telangana accounted for the highest retail inflation, which stood at 5.94 per cent followed by Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

13 Apr 2026 7:27 pm
Decapitated Ramateertham Idols Immersed in Godavari

Public representatives from the district participated in the ceremonial send-off of the idols from Ramateertham to the village boundary

13 Apr 2026 7:24 pm
Retail Inflation Rises to 3.4 pc in March: Govt Data

The food inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), was estimated at 3.87 per cent in March as against 3.47 per cent in February.

13 Apr 2026 7:22 pm
Daughters Take Charge

Tollywood producer daughters step out of the shadows, and script their own success stories. Sushmita Konidela, Swapna-Priyanka Dutt and Supriya Yarlagadda are few such trendsetters among the younger crop of filmmakers

13 Apr 2026 7:19 pm
Massive Outrage Over Dalit Students Suicide Due to Alleged Caste Discrimination

Student, youth, women organisations, call it institutional murder demand stringent action against accused

13 Apr 2026 7:18 pm
New Water Supply System in Nellore City From Tomorrow

The upgraded system includes newly laid pipelines replacing the old network, ensuring improved water quality and efficient supply

13 Apr 2026 7:10 pm
Wadi Police Crack 5 Theft Cases, Arrest Accused

Police said the accused was involved in at least five cases of house-breaking and theft reported between March and September last year.

13 Apr 2026 7:07 pm
Six Accused in Terror Links Case Remanded to Rajahmundry Central Jail Following Police Interrogation

Authorities also looked into their suspected links to a website identified as Benx.com, probing whether it was used as a tool to expand a wider terror network across the country

13 Apr 2026 7:05 pm
IPL 2026, RR vs SRH LIVE: RR Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl

For SRH, the challenge will be to deliver a complete performance against a side that has scarcely put a foot wrong

13 Apr 2026 7:02 pm
Tata Sons Chief Appoints Senior Executive To Investigate Claims at TCS Nashik

To ensure transparency and accountability, a senior executive has been appointed to spearhead the probe.

13 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
CSK, KKR in Battle of Bottom-Dwellers

All eyes remain on Cameron Green, whose record-breaking price tag of 25.2 crore has yet to translate into performances

13 Apr 2026 6:59 pm
Sitharaman Slams Stalin Over False Narrative on Farm Bonus Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls

Sitharaman also asked him to explain to the people of Tamil Nadu why he is effectively giving away opportunities to foreign interests rather than making India self-reliant in pulses and oilseeds

13 Apr 2026 6:49 pm
Andhra Government Imposes Seasonal Marine Fishing Ban for Resource Conservation

The ban also aims to safeguard livelihoods, with eligible fisherfolk to receive financial assistance of Rs 20,000 each during the period.

13 Apr 2026 6:47 pm
Karan Aujla Honours Asha Bhosle at India Tour Finale Attended by 35,000 Mumbaiites

With a crowd of over 35,000 attendees, the show reaffirmed Aujlas position as one of Indias most dominant live music performers and marked the grand finale of the tour.

13 Apr 2026 6:44 pm
Fortnight After Being Declared Maoist-Free, Chhattisgarh Sees Fatal Encounter in Kanker

Rupi was a member of Partapur area committee, carrying a bounty of Rs five lakh, police said.

13 Apr 2026 6:43 pm
Jana Sena Leader Seeks White Paper On GVMC Smart City Projects

Murthy Yadav demanded cancellation of the tenders and called for a comprehensive audit of Smart City projects

13 Apr 2026 6:42 pm
India, Oman Discuss Boosting Bilateral Trade Under Newly Signed CEPA

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed in Muscat in December 2025.

13 Apr 2026 6:39 pm
IPL 2026: Reviving CSK Host Desperate KKR at Chepauk

KKR were almost there against LSG and would be hoping to the cross the line against CSK to get off the mark in this IPL

13 Apr 2026 6:37 pm
Two Indigenous Indian Sports and Cricket, Hockey Definitely at 2030 CWG: Mandaviya

The Commonwealth Games will be back in the country for the first time in two decades

13 Apr 2026 6:27 pm
Security Forces Unearth Maoist Camp in Odisha, Seize Explosives in Major Anti-Insurgency Operation

After an extensive search, the team located a hidden camp believed to have been used by Maoist cadres.

13 Apr 2026 6:27 pm
Revanth Reddy Seeks Delimitation Based on 2026 Census

The delimitation process is heading in a very dangerous direction. The Centre is trying to render injustice to the smaller states and the South: CM

13 Apr 2026 6:12 pm
Jannik Sinner Reclaims No. 1 Ranking From Carlos Alcaraz, Sets Sights on French Open

For Sinner, it was a first step toward achieving his main goal for 2026: winning the French Open to complete a career Grand Slam

13 Apr 2026 6:11 pm
HC Directs HYDRAA Not To Carry Out Any Demolitions In Hyderabad, Municipal Areas

The judge faulted for repeated violations of the court orders and not having a Standard Operating Procedure for effecting demolitions. The judge said that he has been hearing 100s of cases and yet to come across an SOP prepared for effecting demolitions in an GHMC

13 Apr 2026 5:59 pm
Hafsa Begum Secures State Topper Rank, Brings Glory To MS Education Academy

A journey of resilience, excellence, and purpose Hafsa adds to MS legacy of State First marks

13 Apr 2026 5:38 pm
Israel Seeks to Designate Turkey as New Enemy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Saturday that Israel would continue to confront Tehran and its regional allies.

13 Apr 2026 5:22 pm
SCR Cancels Multiples Trains due to Rayanapadu Yard Remodeling Works

The train cancellation period is mainly between April 28 and May 5, 2026

13 Apr 2026 5:21 pm
High QCO Testing Costs Detrimental To MSMEs

A BIS-recognised laboratory charged a Vietnamese supplier $605 or about Rs 57,000 per sample to test ordinary industrial screws. For 29 samples, the total testing bill came to $17,545, or around Rs 16.5 lakh, it said

13 Apr 2026 5:21 pm
India, Oman Explore Steps To Boost Trade, Investment Ties

The pact will provide duty free access to 98 per cent of India's exports including textiles, agri and leather goods in Oman.

13 Apr 2026 5:12 pm
Coal Stock Adequate for 90 Days Available: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy said one billion tonne coal production was achieved in the country for the second year in a row

13 Apr 2026 4:59 pm
Concrete Promises: How Infrastructure Will Become Tamil Nadus New Electoral Currency

As Tamil Nadu moves closer to its next electoral contest, infrastructure has emerged as a key lens through which governance records are being assessed.

13 Apr 2026 4:58 pm
Rajat Patidar is Nightmare for Bowlers: Irfan Pathan

Cricket experts Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh analysed MIs shortcomings in the chase, RCB captain Rajat Patidars knock, Virat Kohlis role, and Krunal Pandyas spell with the ball

13 Apr 2026 4:54 pm
Assam Police Moves SC Challenging Anticipatory Bail To Pawan Khera By Telangana HC

It is significant that Justice K Sujana of the Telangana High Court had granted anticipatory bail to Mr Khera for one week on April 10, subject to conditions, including that he will approach the Gauhati High Court to seek appropriate relief

13 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
Haveri: Two Held For Stealing LPG Cylinders From Govt School Kitchens

Complaints were filed that the locks of school kitchens in Andalagi, Hotanahalli, Hulikatti, and Konanakere villages under the Bankapur police limits were broken open, and LPG cylinders used for mid-day meal cooking were stolen

13 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
Iran Resumes Rail Services On War-Damaged Routes After Repairs

Authorities have in recent days begun reconstruction work on bridges, railway lines and other infrastructure hit during nearly 40 days of fighting.

13 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
Hungarian Youth Celebrate Orbans Defeat, Call It Liberation

I still have goosebumps. My wildest dream came true, said another youngster, 22 year-old student Andras Szabo, who came back to vote from Berlin.

13 Apr 2026 4:36 pm
Domestic Cylinders worth Rs.1.50 Cr Seized in Telangana

In raids conducted over the past month, vigilance officials seized 5,079 domestic cylinders and another 70 small cylinders that were being illegally transported and stored

13 Apr 2026 4:30 pm
BJP Likely to Elect its First CM in Bihar on Tuesday

Meanwhile, all eyes are on what is in store for Nishant, the only son of Nishant Kumar who joined the JD(U) only last month.

13 Apr 2026 4:29 pm
Akhilesh Yadav Blames BJP For Noida Violence, Congress Seeks Solution

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also shared a video clip of incidents of arson and vandalism during the protests.

13 Apr 2026 4:16 pm
Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States Reply On RTE Implementation Plea

We are issuing notices. We would like to examine the issue, the CJI said.

13 Apr 2026 4:06 pm
Telangana Fire Dept Seeks Feedback on Draft Amendments to Fire Services Act

As part of a transparent and participatory approach, the draft amendments are placed in the public domain for seeking views and suggestions from stakeholders and the general public

13 Apr 2026 4:01 pm
British Musician Boy George Recollects Collaboration With Asha Bhosle

Taking to his Instagram handle, Boy George remembered Bhosle's iconic voice and their musical collaboration.

13 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
Quick Action By Forest Officials Saves Elephant Stuck In Well

According to sources, the elephant is believed to have fallen into the several-feet-deep well on Sunday night. Forest personnel, alerted to the incident, rushed to the spot and began rescue operations early Monday morning

13 Apr 2026 3:44 pm
AP CM Calls For Single-digit Industrial Clearances

Permissions and licences should be restricted to a single digit, with no compromise on public safety, the environment, and other critical aspects, Naidu said.

13 Apr 2026 3:41 pm
Godavari Pushkaralu To Be Held Akin To Kumbh Mela Grandiosity: Anam

Launching the development works relating to the Pushkaralu in Rajamahendravaram, Anam said that all facilities would be provided at ghats stretching for 212 km in the twin Godavari districts. With Rs 750 crore financial assistance from the TTD and Sri Vani Trust, over 5,000 Bhajan mandirs would be constructed across the state

13 Apr 2026 3:37 pm
ICMR Renames Hyderabad-based NARFBR as NIPCR to Strengthen Research

Located in Genome Valley in Hyderabad, the NIPCR focuses on advancing pre-clinical research

13 Apr 2026 3:35 pm
Asha Parekh, Helen, AR Rahman, Sachin Tendulkar Pay Tribute To Asha Bhosle

Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning due to multi-organ failure at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital.

13 Apr 2026 3:34 pm
Congress Issues Whip, Asks Lok Sabha MPs to Attend Special Parliament Sitting

The Congress has told its Lok Sabha MPs that some very important issues will be taken up for discussion and voting in the House on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

13 Apr 2026 3:27 pm
V&E Wing Detects Illegally Procured PDS Rice in Vemulawada

The illegally procured rice and CMR were stocked for sale at higher prices and the civil supplies department has initiated legal proceedings and criminal cases

13 Apr 2026 3:22 pm
Tech In Polls: Hologram Of TVK Chief Vijay' Used For Campaigning

The move is seen as a strategic response to the gruelling schedule of covering 200-plus constituencies that TVK is competing from.

13 Apr 2026 3:19 pm