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GMC commissioner and electoral registration officer (ERO) for Guntur East, K. Mayur Ashok, said the initiative is aimed at ensuring a transparent and error-free electoral roll.

Minister Durgesh promises fast-track reforms

Chef Michael Swamy uses Telangana ingredients and dishes and reimagined them using French techniques

Club of Nations moves towards Space Council at Bengaluru summit

Forecast: Generally cloudy sky. Light to moderate Rain or Thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) very likely to occur in the city towards evening or night

ECI portal enables digital submission as BLOs begin door-to-door verification

On media reports on the MEA clarifying that a passport is a travel document and not a proof of citizenship, the sources said it was not decided on Wednesday that the Passport is not a proof of citizenship.

The uprooting of Senna Spectabilis is entrusted to an NGO-Vana Jana who earlier uprooted Senna Spectabilis in Punjanur range of Biligirirangana Hills, a tiger reserve in Chamarajanagar. The forest department entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vana Jana and they will regularly uproot Senna Spectabilis in the identified areas for four-years and replace the uprooted area with native grass among others to produce fodder required for herbivore animals at the Sanctuary

Application fee for an ordinary fresh passport or reissue of a passport containing 60 pages has been hiked from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,500 and for tatkal, the revised fee will be Rs 6,000 as against Rs 4,000 for the same category.

Dedicated parking zones have been earmarked for vehicles arriving from different directions. Unauthorised vehicles will not be allowed beyond Batwadipalem Centre, DSR Junction, Petrol Bunk Junction and Podalakur Road Junction to ease congestion.

In what remains a highly uncertain and fluid environment, we do not expect the waiver to prompt India to purchase meaningful volumes of Iranian crude. This is consistent with India's behaviour during the last temporary US waiver on Iranian oil, when Indian refiners bought only two cargoes and did not engage in incremental purchasing due to a range of operational and commercial constraints, Kpler said in a report

Facility at Tirumala strengthens food safety and health monitoring for devotees

MSMEs of the stainless steel industry have raised concerns over the steep rise in imports of stainless products following the suspension of the QCO.

Experts say the data underscores the uneven nature of groundwater dynamics in Visakhapatnam.

During the searches done at her residence on Thursday and last month, documents relating to agriculture land at Damarakunta village in Siddipet district, three flats in various locations in Hyderabad, 2 plots at Keesara, Khanamet villages, along with Rs 12 lakh cash, two cars -- Volkswagen and Hyundai Creta, gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 1.20 crore were identified. Bank balances amounting to Rs 38 lakh were also found in the officer's house

Pattabhiram said logistical issues that had delayed transportation of waste to the Jindal plant were resolved following discussions with municipal administration minister Dr P. Narayana, MA&UD principal secretary S. Suresh Kumar and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra.

The project is being developed by the state government to provide residential students with upgraded infrastructure and facilities in government institutions.

Referring to his recent visit to Geneva, Wangchuk said he had earlier informed supporters that he would review the status of their demands upon returning from Switzerland.

VKontakte (VK) was launched in 2006 as Russia's answer to Facebook and has since grown to become one of the most popular websites and social media platforms in the country.

Rescue teams continue search for trapped workers

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in several districts on Friday and advised people to remain alert in view of the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning

Praising the efforts taken to restore the reservoir infrastructure, Revanth Reddy said the initiative would provide relief to farming communities dependent on the dam and strengthen irrigation prospects in the region.

The report also shows uneven monsoon distribution across the state. Nalgonda has recorded the highest number of rainy days this season at 13, followed by Rangareddy with 12 and Nirmal and Suryapet with 11 each. Hanamkonda has had only three rainy days since June 1, the fewest in Telangana, while Jogulamba Gadwal has recorded four.

Kuki organisations have claimed that 14 members of the community were killed and several houses were burnt after clashes broke out between the Kuki and Naga communities in February this year.

Task force busts interstate smuggling link

Addressing a press conference on Thursday, NTR district collector Dr G. Lakshmisha said the event would bring together entrepreneurs.

Officials review security and logistics ahead of Chief Ministers June 27 visit

Balakrishnas 112th film launch marks a major milestone for Andhra Pradesh cinema

The minister also directed authorities to expedite the Critical Care Unit works and strengthen sanitation measures, including preventing water stagnation and maintaining a litter-free environment.

The university received 117 applications, of which 63 candidates have been shortlisted based on their academic qualifications and relevant experience.

Auto experts said this move could create future synergies with JSW MG Motor's growing EV portfolio in India.

Mayor, councillors injured; Tensions rose when the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and BJP councillors tried to enter the office, but were blocked by LDF councillors. This triggered a scuffle, with both sides pushing and shoving, and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor ending up on the ground

Meloni visited India twice in 2023, first for the 8th edition of 'Raisina Dialogue' in March and later for the G20 Summit in September.

The Oscar-winning composer was honoured for his outstanding contributions to music and the arts at a ceremony in the US capital.

The announcement also builds on the companys strong growth momentum in recent years. Tunwal recorded sales of 69,737 vehicles in the last financial year alone, while registering a year-on-year growth of 51.33% compared to the previous financial year, a momentum driven by increasing EV adoption

Amazon will continue its strong focus on AI-led digitisation, export growth, job creation, and building one of Indias largest, safest, fastest and most reliable operations networks. The company has pledged to support 3.8 million jobs, enable $80 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports, bring AI benefits to 15 million small businesses, and AI education to 4 million government school students by 2030

Police arrested Arikela Srinivas (51) in connection with the case. Adulterated stock worth around 2.25 lakh was seized from the premises.

Officials have reportedly been unable to trace Gangamma's daughter in Badinehal village.

High alert in Assam; the disaster management authorities said that heavy rainfall in Lower Subansiri of Arunachal Pradesh led to increased river discharge.

He was named as the envoy to Bangladesh on April 27, becoming the first politician to serve in this position.

The woman, identified as Manima Nayak of Kurumpali village, was asleep in her house when a venomous snake slithered in during the night and bit her on the leg. Startled awake by a sharp pain, she immediately realized that she had been bitten by a snake

2026 has been a successful year so far for such adaptations with many hits and a few misses along the way

Quoting a report with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said of the six and half thousand dams in the country, on average, lost around 15 per cent of their storage capacity because of siltation

The Singer-songwriter took to Instagram to share a screenshot of her name entered into the search bar of an AI music database and found out so

Court seeks timeline on dues; govt says arrears to be cleared by August 15

With the monsoon arriving late, villagers in Telangana have revived the traditional 'Kappa Thalli' ritual, a centuries-old custom believed to invoke rainfall. The ritual, involving frogs and community prayers & observed in several villages as a symbol of hope and faith.

The move comes at a time when Hyderabad is witnessing increasing demand for high-performance solar solutions from residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.

Calling the occasion a significant moment for southern India, Shivakumar said the cooperation between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana reflected a shared commitment to protecting the interests of farmers

The mystery behind the deaths of four family members in Nalgonda's Telangana Colony, has been solved. Police suspect that the murders were carried out due to a property dispute.

The same was informed to the state and UT chief secretaries from the office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal