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Father Arrested For Allegedly Poisoning Newborn Girl In Belagavi

According to Police Commissioner Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, the incident took place on March 17 at around 2 pm when the mother and the infant were asleep. Taking advantage of the situation, the accused allegedly administered poison to the baby.

21 Mar 2026 3:08 am
Ramadoss Joins Hands With Sasikala

PMK founder S Ramadoss, who is heading a breakaway faction of the party after his son Anbumani Ramadoss walked away with the party's official credentials and most of the partys functionaries to be part of the NDA, and former aide of J Jayalalihaa who was ousted from AIADMK, V K Sasikala, issued a joint statement announcing their alliance.

21 Mar 2026 2:59 am
Drunk Lorry Driver Fined 10,000

A team led by DSP K.V. Mahesh had ordered inspection of vehicles at the Kodikonda check-post along the highway.

21 Mar 2026 2:51 am
EC Lists 19 Ex-Judges To Head Tribunals To Hear SIR Deleted Voters' Pleas In WB

Most of these ex-judges have been assigned to chair the districtwise tribunals. According to the list published by the EC, Mr Sivagnanam will head the tribunal for North 24 Parganas (assembly constituency wise) and Kolkata while Pradipta Roy, another former judge, has also been tasked to lead the forum for North 24 Parganas (AC-wise).

21 Mar 2026 2:45 am
Telangana HC Admits Reinvestigation Case In Unnatural Death Case

The writ petition was filed by Ajay Kumar Sharma, father of the deceased

21 Mar 2026 2:38 am
Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Security Scare At Mumbai Press Club

According to police, the email was allegedly sent by an individual identifying himself as Neeraja Ajmal Khan. The sender claimed that as many as 42 poison gas devices had been installed inside the Press Club building and the explosion could take place at around 1 pm on Friday.

21 Mar 2026 2:35 am
HC Upholds GHMC Act Provision On Consensual Land Acquisition

The petitioner contended that Section 146 was unconstitutional and inconsistent with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

21 Mar 2026 2:28 am
Labourer Beaten To Death In Drunken Brawl

According to police, the two consumed alcohol and later got into an argument

21 Mar 2026 2:24 am
Traffic Diversions For Anirudh Concert

Traffic from Gachibowli Junction towards Lingampally will be diverted at IIIT Junction via Wipro Junction, Gowlidoddi, Gopanpally and Nallagandla

21 Mar 2026 2:19 am
Traffic Advisory For Id-Ul-Fitr

Commuters have been advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow updates

21 Mar 2026 2:10 am
BJP Appeals To EC for Two-Day Extension In Bypoll Nominations

The party has therefore requested the Election Commission to consider this as a special case and extend the nomination filing deadline by two more days to ensure a fair opportunity for all candidates.

21 Mar 2026 2:07 am
Denied Tickets, Murshidabad TMC MLAs Keen To fight WB Polls For Kabir's Party

TMC won 20 seats among 22 in 2021 but did not give eight among them tickets this time. This has triggered a revolt and desertion.

21 Mar 2026 1:58 am
Trade Body Backs Telangana Budget, Flags GST And MSME Concerns

Federation president Prakash Ammanabolu said the budget presented by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy outlines a roadmap for growth, with focus on education, skill development and job creation.

21 Mar 2026 1:38 am
HYDRAA Reclaims 16-Acre Encroached Land

The land was originally allocated to Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers (TNGO) and developed into an HMDA layout in 2007.

21 Mar 2026 1:31 am
Up To 10 Years In Jail For Paper Leaks: Chhattisgarh Passes Strict Anti-Cheating Bill

The government officials if found having nexus with the accused in the question paper leakage or any other lapses will attract imprisonment up to ten years and a penalty of Rs ten lakh.

21 Mar 2026 1:23 am
Build Public Trust: HYDRAA Chief To Grp-1 Officers

Ranganath highlighted the transformation of HYDRAAs public image, and said that earlier, nearly 70% of social media sentiment towards the agency was negative, but now about 85 per cent of people hold a positive view.

21 Mar 2026 12:55 am
Hyderabad Marks Cherished Festival With Prayer, Resilience, Hope

Yet this year, the festive mood has been subdued in the shadow of conflict in West Asia and the ongoing LPG crisis.

21 Mar 2026 12:50 am
Owaisi Flags Limited Oil Reserves

He also flagged potential disruptions to exports, including fruits and basmati rice, due to logistical challenges arising from the situation.

21 Mar 2026 12:50 am
Telangana Budget: 1,011 Cr for School Infrastructure

The approvals are part of efforts to strengthen school infrastructure and expand access to education in urban growth areas.

21 Mar 2026 12:47 am
Telangana Budget: Education Gets 26,674 Crore From Budget

Young India Integrated Residential Schools continue as a long-term investment, with a Rs 5,000 crore investment, and an announcement of 105 YIIR across all constituencies.

21 Mar 2026 12:47 am
Vizag Mountaineer Creates Guinness World Record

The Seven Volcanic Summits challenge is considered one of the most demanding pursuits in adventure sports, requiring immense endurance, skill, and determination.

21 Mar 2026 12:41 am
Sindhis Usher in Cheti Chand With Devotion and Joy

The festivities reflected themes of renewal, faith and community bonding.

21 Mar 2026 12:36 am
Didi Slams Modi For 'Unofficial' Prez Rule In WB

The Trinamul Congress supremo also predicted that around 10 lakh voters' names including a particular community in three bordering districts have been marked by the EC for fresh deletion in the special intensive revisions (SIR) first supplementary list which was supposed to be out during the day.

21 Mar 2026 12:35 am
Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations Across AP Today

Elaborate prayer arrangements made; markets buzz with festive fervour

21 Mar 2026 12:28 am
Polavaram Authorities to Demarcate Submergence of Areas in Telangana

AP Water Resources authorities maintain that the issue of submergence will arrive only once the water level in the Polavaram Dam reaches 45.72 metres under Phase -2 of the project.

21 Mar 2026 12:28 am
VP To Preside Over 1st Convocation Of Maharashtras Skill University

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the Durbar Hall in Lok Bhavan, Mumbai, according to Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister for Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

21 Mar 2026 12:27 am
Guduru Bans Sale of Ice-Cream, Coloured Foods in Village

Flex boards in this regard have been put up at the entrance of the village.

21 Mar 2026 12:22 am
Hard Bargain With Banks on Health and Accident Covers Paid Off to State

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka made a grand announcement on cashless treatment, fulfilling the long-pending demand of employees in his budget speech.

21 Mar 2026 12:18 am
2 Juveniles Among Eight Held for Murder

The gang stabbed Venkatesh with a knife, and attacked his cousin B. Santhosh with a hammer

21 Mar 2026 12:15 am
AP Gov, CM Extend Id Greetings; Leaders Highlight Spirit of Compassion, Harmony

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his heartfelt greetings, stating that the holy month offers an opportunity for spiritual purification through fasting and prayers, while fostering love and mutual respect.

21 Mar 2026 12:14 am
No Shortage of Domestic LPG Cylinders in AP, Says Minister Nadendla

He said that earlier, 1.80 lakh LPG bookings used to take place and at present these went up to 1.96 lakh.

21 Mar 2026 12:10 am
Budget Aims To Build Telanganas Future

Nine new schemes, focus on health, education and women's empowerment

21 Mar 2026 12:07 am
CM Naidu Central Ministers to Lay Stone for Mittal Steel Plant on March 23

The Chief Minister would arrive at Visakhapatnam airport on March 23 around 3pm.

21 Mar 2026 12:07 am
SC Directive To NMC On PG Medical Counselling In AP, Telangana

The managements pointed out that when the counselling had closed on February 28, as many as 246 seats in AP and 377 seats in TG had continued to remain vacant.

21 Mar 2026 12:07 am
Festival Fruit Fight Sparks Brawl

The vendor, offended by the remarks, reminded them it was Ramzan and said such accusations were inappropriate.

21 Mar 2026 12:05 am
NRR Slams Telangana Budget as Numerical Gimmickry

At a press conference, Rao mocked finance minister and Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka for reading last years speech verbatim, and described the Budget as extremely disappointing.

21 Mar 2026 12:02 am
Moinabad Drugs: Hearing Deferred to March 23

The case was earlier scheduled to be heard on March 20.

21 Mar 2026 12:00 am
Untimely Rains Damage Crops in Nizamabad, Farmers Seek Relief

Turmeric and maize farmers face losses after sudden showers

20 Mar 2026 11:59 pm
MP/ PCC Chief Sees Digvijay Prospective RS Nominee For Congress, Gives New Twist To Race For RS Ticket From MP

Mr.Patwaris statement comes amid repeated announcements by Mr. Singh that he would not seek a third term in the Upper House after his current tenure in the Rajya Sabha, second one, expires on June 19.

20 Mar 2026 11:55 pm
Rs 1,100 Crore for Hyderabad Metro in 202627 Budget

Funds to drive Phase-II, airport corridor and connectivity plans

20 Mar 2026 11:42 pm
Revanth Hails Budget As Futuristic

Says it strikes a perfect balance between welfare and development

20 Mar 2026 11:34 pm
Godman Row Deepens, NCP Leader Links Kharat To Pawar Crash

NCP MLC Amol Mitkari stirred a row by linking Kharat to Ajit Pawars January 2026 plane crash, alleging that the incident could have been the result of Aghori (occult) rituals performed near Pawars residence: Reports

20 Mar 2026 11:33 pm
Conditions For AI Generated Content For Polls: ECI

The creator or the entity responsible for the publicity material must make the disclosure if the content misrepresented identity, voice or appearance without consent, it said.

20 Mar 2026 11:29 pm
Telangana: Students Benefit, Colleges Wait For Dues

Fee reimbursement benefits about 25 lakh students, yet private college representatives argue that allocations are announced annually, but dues remain pending

20 Mar 2026 11:20 pm
Telangana Posts Double-Digit Growth, Beats National GDP Rise

Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka highlights a strong economy

20 Mar 2026 11:19 pm
Telangana Budget: Six Guarantees Get 51,000 Crore Allocation

The state government has also balanced its welfare push with substantial investments in infrastructure projects

20 Mar 2026 11:16 pm
From Village Roots To National Service

The inspiring journey of parliamentarian Kavuru Sambasiva Rao

20 Mar 2026 11:12 pm
UNI Office Sealed in Delhi After High Court Order

High Court order clears action over land allotment violation

20 Mar 2026 11:01 pm
NATO Withdraws Advisory Mission from Iraq Following Iranian Attacks

The mission, established in 2018, aimed to assist Iraq in building effective security institutions.

20 Mar 2026 11:00 pm
Telangana: Musi Project Gets 1,500 Crore, Urban Spend Gets Big Lift

Half of the project funding will come from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), while the state government and the central government will bear 25 per cent of the project expense each

20 Mar 2026 10:59 pm