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Parents, In-Laws Cannot Force Adult Woman To Live With Them: High Court Of Orissa

Adult woman free to live independently, rules Orissa High Court

15 Mar 2026 12:28 am
TG Govt Aims to Tap Rs.10,000 Cr UCF Funds from Centre to Fund Key Infra Projects

The State Budget is expected to allocate higher funds for the municipal administration and urban development department to ensure the states matching share for such projects is built into the budget, enabling quicker access to Central assistance.

15 Mar 2026 12:27 am
Kerosene Allocation: Telangana Gets 1,740 KL Adhoc PDS SKO

Clueless officials explore possible distribution channels

15 Mar 2026 12:26 am
Leopard Found Dead In Banswada Forest, Poaching Suspected

A leopard was found dead in the forest area near Hanmajipet village in Banswada mandal of Kamareddy district, with forest officials suspecting poaching.

15 Mar 2026 12:25 am
Pavan K. Varma | Does America Ever Learn The Lessons Of History?

Instead of recognising these growing fault lines, Washington chose to see only what suited its interests. The Shah was perceived as a bulwark against communism and a guarantor of oil supplies

15 Mar 2026 12:24 am
15 Mar 2026 12:22 am
Polls Cant be Held if Society is Suspended: HC

The judge disposed of a writ petition filed by Kunala Suresh challenging an election notice issued for the Asian Suncity Flat Owners Maintenance Mutually Aided Cooperative Society at Serilingampally in Rangareddy district.

15 Mar 2026 12:21 am
Naidu Wants LPG Supply Ensured In Coordination With Centre

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called on AP ministers to hold talks with the central government to ensure that there is no shortage in supply of LPG cylinders in Andhra Pradesh.

15 Mar 2026 12:20 am
18,441 Cases Settled in East Godavari Lok Adalat

The cases included 630 civil cases, 17,672 criminal cases and 139 pre-litigation cases, with compensation amounting to 58,15,99,389 awarded to litigants.

15 Mar 2026 12:13 am
BRS Ex-MLA, Two Other Politicians Arrested in Moinabad Farmhouse Drug Raid

The party was held at a farmhouse owned by BRS former MLA Rohith Reddy

15 Mar 2026 12:12 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, March 15, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 37C and 22C respectively.

15 Mar 2026 12:10 am
Astroguide for Sunday, March 15, 2026

Star: Shravana till 5.55 am (Monday)

15 Mar 2026 12:10 am
Quantum Theory Holds Promise for Agriculture, Medicine

Alumni of the physics department of Andhra University organised a Quantum Summit here on Saturday.

15 Mar 2026 12:07 am
15 Mar 2026 12:05 am
Director Seeks Land in Amaravati for Film Studio

Dileep Raja urged the state government to establish a major film studio in the name of legendary actor and former Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao.

15 Mar 2026 12:04 am
Complete Pending Welfare Hostels for 2026-27 Academic Year: Deputy CM Bhatti Tells Officials

On medical and health department, the Deputy Chief Minister noted that the entire world was increasingly turning toward Ayurveda.

14 Mar 2026 11:59 pm
Tiger from Papikondalu Park Strays into Plains

Two days earlier, the animal was also sighted near Dharapalli and the Yeleru project area in Prathipadu mandal.

14 Mar 2026 11:56 pm
Administrative Shuffle Halts HIV Drive

The association raised concerns over the functioning of the prevention division in Hyderabad

14 Mar 2026 11:55 pm
Football Legend Vijayan Not Keen On Contesting Kerala Assembly Polls, Open To RS Nomination

I am not interested in joining any political party or contesting elections as a party candidate. I declined their offer because I want the love of all people. I have no commitment to any party. I want everyone, he told reporters in Thrissur

14 Mar 2026 11:52 pm
CM Revanth to Host Dawat-e-Iftar at LB Stadium

The state has earmarked 815 locations, mostly mosques, for Dawat-e-Iftar, targeting four lakh beneficiaries. During the holy month, three lakh gift packets of clothes were distributed to 13.5 lakh families.

14 Mar 2026 11:51 pm
Rajya Sabha Poll Row: BJD Chief Naveen Patnaik Alleges horse-trading; Jayanarayan Calls BJD Sinking Boat

Patnaik alleged that the BJP was trying to influence the outcome of the Rajya Sabha polls by persuading legislators to switch loyalties. Describing such actions as a threat to democratic values, he said the ruling partys candidates were making attempts to secure votes through unethical means.

14 Mar 2026 11:48 pm
Lone Candidate Absent in Nagarkurnool Exam

This year, only one firstyear student registered, but he did not appear.

14 Mar 2026 11:48 pm
JUST SPAMMING | Hero Worship, A Bane To State Politics

The advent of social media, in which anyone and everyone can express their views without any hitch, has helped many faceless persons to defend their icons with unsavoury comments. But sometimes even politicians think that no one has the right to say anything that they feel offensive about anyone they admire even if it stems from truth

14 Mar 2026 11:42 pm
GHMC Inspects 252 Buildings in Fire Safety Drive

Focus was on cellars we checked whether they were being used to store hazardous materials that could pose fire risks, a GHMC official said.

14 Mar 2026 11:39 pm
Police Warn of New LPG Cyber Fraud

Commissioner Sajjanar advised people to use only official apps or websites of authorised LPG companies for bookings or KYC updates.

14 Mar 2026 11:38 pm
Kakinada Striving For Swachh Survekshan Ranks Sans Greenery In Parks

Such a sorry state of affairs is a sad reflection, particularly when the Kakinada Municipal Corporation (KMC) is striving to excel in the Swachh Survekshan drive of the central government: Reports

14 Mar 2026 11:37 pm
Woman kills Two Children, Dies By Suicide In Kurnool

On receiving information, Kurnool Rural police rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies from the water. The bodies were later shifted to the Kurnool Government General Hospital for post-mortem examination.

14 Mar 2026 11:36 pm
Teachers Plan Protests Over Service Conditions

Teachers and staff working in KGBVs, URS and Samagra Shiksha have been raising these issues for a long time. The government and the education department must step in immediately and resolve them, the leaders said.

14 Mar 2026 11:31 pm
377 PG Medical Seats Vacant in Telangana

KNRUHS vice-chancellor Dr K. Ramesh Reddy noted that vacant seats are seen every year, largely in private colleges.

14 Mar 2026 11:31 pm
BJP Will Ban Conversions In Punjab If Voted To Power: Shah

The Union minister also accused the AAP government and the Congress of allowing religious conversions for vote-bank politics. Referring to Sikh history, he said Guru Tegh Bahadur had sacrificed his life to stop religious conversions

14 Mar 2026 11:29 pm
Gas Shortage Alters Menus In Coastal Eateries

The shortage of cooking gas has begun to affect some private PGs in Manipal, prompting them to make minor changes to their menu: Sources

14 Mar 2026 11:28 pm
Soil Tests to Guide Mandapam Restoration

Archaeological Survey of India epigraphy director K. Muniratnam Reddy said that based on the findings, a proper foundation and resetting would be carried out.

14 Mar 2026 11:27 pm
Census 2027: Rs.1,000 Penalty for Providing False Info or Refusing Details in Telangana

The first phase of Census operations in Telangana will run from May 11 to June 9, during which house-listing operations (HLO) will be undertaken.

14 Mar 2026 11:24 pm
Hyderabad Traffic Alert: Restrictions Around LB Stadium For CM's Iftar Party on Sunday

RTC buses plying from Ravindra Bharathi towards BJR statue will be diverted at AR Petrol Pump towards Nampally station depending on the traffic situation: Reports

14 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Peace Foundation to Aid Neurological Patients

Azharuddin said the medical profession must be guided by empathy and social responsibility, noting that many patients are denied timely treatment because hospitals often begin procedures only after payment arrangements are made.

14 Mar 2026 11:19 pm
Why Do People in Strait of Hormuz Use Red Sand in Their Cooking?

Hormuz Strait remains a hotspot for global tensions; analysts stress the need for multilateral cooperation to avert escalations.

14 Mar 2026 11:11 pm
92 Illegally Stored LPG Cylinders Seized in Nellore Raids

During the raids, officials found that subsidised household LPG cylinders meant for domestic use were being diverted for commercial operations.

14 Mar 2026 11:08 pm
Hyderabad Traffic Alert: Diversions In Yousufguda For Film Pre-Release Event On Sunday

Traffic from Jubilee Hills checkpost towards KVBR stadium will be diverted at Krishnanagar Junction towards Srinagar Colony and Panjagutta: Reports

14 Mar 2026 11:05 pm
AP Books 448 Cases, Seizes 2,208 LPG Cylinders

The state government has also launched a public awareness campaign to inform consumers that there is no shortage of domestic LPG in the state: Reports

14 Mar 2026 11:00 pm
Vehicles, Liquor Seized in Vajrapahaar Drive

In Koduru town, police detained two persons and seized 20 liquor bottles (180 ml each) during searches in Panchayat Colony and Dharmapuram areas.

14 Mar 2026 11:00 pm
Smooth Start to SSC Exams With 99.65% Attendance

Authorities maintained that the examinations were being conducted in a transparent manner without irregularities.

14 Mar 2026 10:56 pm
Commerical LPG Sales Start In 29 States, UTs

Briefing the media as part of the measures initiated by the government, joint secretary (marketing and oil refinery) at the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, Sujata Sharma, said that India has sufficient crude oil supplies and that refineries across the country are operating at full capacity, with no reports of fuel shortages at retail outlets

14 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
CM Mounted Pressure On Officials To Arrange For Gas Cylinders For A Mass Feeding Programme In Mysuru

The fair was attended by about a lakh people at a religious event at Varakodu, which falls under Varuna Assembly seat represented by Siddaramaiah: Reports

14 Mar 2026 10:50 pm
Traditional Sketch Artists Hold Ground Against AI

Renowned contemporary artist Bolgam Nagesh Goud, reflecting on his 28 years in the field, said AI can assist but not replace artists.

14 Mar 2026 10:49 pm
Gooty Fort Utsav Begins Amid Grandeur With MP Hinting 40 Crore For Its Growth

In addition, the state Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has assured that a BT road will be laid to the fort: Anantapur MP Ambika Lakshminarayana

14 Mar 2026 10:46 pm
Autonomous Wheelchair, Robots Draw Spotlight at IIIT-H

IIIT Hyderabad director Sandeep K. Shukla said discussions around cybersecurity and digital trust were central to the event.

14 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
Top 5 Most Controversial Moments in Oscars History

In a surprising moment at the 2003 Oscars, Adrien Brody kissed Halle Berry onstage after winning Best Actor for 'The Pianist.'

14 Mar 2026 10:42 pm
Leopard Killed in Kawal Tiger Reserve, 3 Arrested

They suspect the poachers killed the leopard using a snare trap and later burnt the carcass to destroy evidence.

14 Mar 2026 10:40 pm
Government Fulfilling Promises With UKP Land Compensation: CM

Siddaramaiah said that during the BJPs tenure, there was little interest in providing compensation under the Upper Krishna Project, which discouraged farmers from giving their land: Reports

14 Mar 2026 10:38 pm
Mother, Daughter Held for Aiding Thefts in Kadapa

According to police, the accused confessed to their involvement in five theft cases reported in Shankarpuram, Chinnachowk, Yerramukkapalli and APHB Colony areas

14 Mar 2026 10:18 pm