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Shashi Warrier | How We Can Win The Delimitation Debate

His nose twitched as he walked in, and his eye lit up at the sight of that old bottle on the occasional table. Wow! he said. I need something like this after a terrible week!

2 May 2026 9:16 pm
4-Yr-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted, Murdered By 65-Yr-Old Man In Pune

Condemning the crime, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state would seek the death penalty: Reports

2 May 2026 9:16 pm
BRS Wont Return To Power: Ponguleti

Now, we all know the condition of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme: Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy

2 May 2026 9:10 pm
AP Government to Start Crches for EWS Working Mothers in Three Major Cities

The centres will mainly cater to children aged between six months and six years belonging to working mothers from Self-Help Group (SHG) households and urban poor communities

2 May 2026 9:06 pm
H5NI Virus Kills More than 40 Peacock In Tumakuru, Precautionary Measures In Place

No fresh peacock deaths have occurred recently. The deaths occurred about a week back: Tumakuru forest official

2 May 2026 9:04 pm
No Power Cuts, Minister Tells Energy Officials

Stressing that consumers should not face either scheduled or unscheduled power cuts

2 May 2026 9:01 pm
TIMS Sanathnagar Sees 97 Patients on Trial Run

On the directions of health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha, the health department set up the trial run which covers 22 departments, including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, urology, general medicine and general surgery. Officials have deployed the required number of doctors and paramedical staff to ensure smooth functioning of services during the trial phase.

2 May 2026 9:00 pm
Jadhavs Remarks Fuel Fresh Defection Buzz In Shiv Sena (UBT)

Since the Lok Sabha 2024 polls, there has been buzz that a sizable number of Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs may defect: Reports

2 May 2026 8:56 pm
Darshan at Isthakameswari Temple Suspended Amid Dispute

Authorities said darshan will resume once the dispute is resolved

2 May 2026 8:54 pm
Fix Union Concerns by May 17, Ponnam Tells RTC Officials

The minister set May 17 as the deadline to improve basic amenities at depots and bus stations, with priority on clean restrooms, drinking water, greenery and overall hygiene.

2 May 2026 8:48 pm
Farmers Pin Hopes on Barrage Revival After CMs Thummidihatti Visit

Officials said the present government is examining revival of the project nearly 18 years after its foundation

2 May 2026 8:47 pm
Kerala Awaits Verdict: UDF Eyes Return, LDF Banks On Continuity As Counting Day Nears

The UDF camp was pleased with the voter turnout, which reached 79.63 per cent: Reports

2 May 2026 8:46 pm
Summer Camps See Full Houses Despite Heat

Most programmes running at full capacity for nearly a month

2 May 2026 8:42 pm
Dharwad Assembly Seats Falls Vacant After MLAs Disqualification

Vinay Kulkarni will serve his life sentence concurrently: Reports

2 May 2026 8:39 pm
Fee Reimbursement: Krishnaiah Seeks 8,000 Crore Release

Demanding urgent action on the feereimbursement crisis affecting higher education students

2 May 2026 8:34 pm
Jabalpur Boat Tragedy: Childs Body Recovered, Death Toll Rises To 10; 3 Still Missing

Three passengers of the boat including two children were still missing: Reports

2 May 2026 8:28 pm
INTUC President Lauds Revanth Reddy for Pro-Worker Initiatives; Pledges Support to State Government

The minister assured Dr Sanjeeva Reddy that the Congress government is committed to protecting workers rights and ensuring their welfare

2 May 2026 8:26 pm
OC, Kalighat Police Station Suspended For Social Media Post After TMC Complaint To EC

Incidentally, TMC supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's residence is also located under Kalighat Police Stations jurisdiction: Reports

2 May 2026 8:15 pm
18 Detained as Security Tightened in Tirumala Under Operation Vajrapahaar

Authorities examined shop licences, employee records and sub-lease details

2 May 2026 8:09 pm
3-km 33KV Line Commissioned To Boost Power Supply in Sircilla

He said assets worth Rs 23 crore were created in the past month through the capitalisation of over 2,000 work orders.

2 May 2026 7:59 pm
Nellore To host TDPs Mahanadu; Mega Event Planned

Nearly five lakh party workers and representatives are expected to attend and assured that the event would be organised successfully: P. Narayana

2 May 2026 7:58 pm
Mom Was Planning a Second Child, Died in Accident

Car rammed into a lorry on the Outer Ring Road near Thondupally in Shamshabad mandal on Friday evening

2 May 2026 7:57 pm
Chakra Snanam Marks Grand Finale of Brahmotsavams at Penchalakona

A large number of devotees took a holy dip in the Pushkarini, adding to the spiritual fervour.

2 May 2026 7:52 pm
Annamacharya Birth Anniversary Begins On Devotional Note In Tirupati

Popular compositions such as Brahma Kadigina Paadamu, Kondalalo Nelakonna Koneti Rayudu, Narayanate Namo Namo, and Enta Matramuna were rendered with musical finesse. The programme concluded with traditional Harathi and Maha Nivedanam

2 May 2026 7:50 pm
Lower Real Wages Growth To Pull Down Consumption and GDP Growth in FY27

Real wage growth remained muted between 2022-2025.

2 May 2026 7:48 pm
Free Power Scheme Brightens Lives of Weavers in Andhra Pradesh

Weavers across the state have thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and minister Nara Lokesh for implementing the free power promise

2 May 2026 7:39 pm
Lychee Prices Scorching The Fruits Enthusiasts in Vizag

Families hoping to treat their children with the fruit during summer holidays are particularly affected by these steep prices

2 May 2026 7:22 pm
Kondagattu Temple Gears Up for Hanuman Jayanti

The EO briefed the minister on arrangements for the three-day festival, and the minister responded positively

2 May 2026 7:10 pm
IPL Live CSK Vs MI: Mumbai Indians Opt to Bat

Chennai, known for its strong home record, will look to restrict Mumbai early, while MI will aim for a solid batting start after opting to set a target.

2 May 2026 7:08 pm
Minister Wants Accident Vehicles Displayed at Black Spots

The minister instructed officials to coordinate with the police department to ensure such displays are installed at locations with a history of frequent accidents

2 May 2026 7:07 pm
Parvathipuram Tribal Farmers Seek 200 MSP For Cashew

Farmers charge that the factory has not been utilised to support them

2 May 2026 7:01 pm
Ramappa Temple Lays Green Mats To Ease Pilgrims Walk In Heat

Visitors have responded positively, stating that the mats provide relief from ground temperatures that rise sharply during midday: Reports

2 May 2026 6:58 pm
Green Mat Shades Offer Heat Relief at Hanamkonda Junction

Traffic inspector G. Seetha Reddy, recently promoted as DSP, said the measure was introduced on a pilot basis in view of the extreme summer conditions.

2 May 2026 6:56 pm
BSE Opens Online Applications for SSC Recounting, Re-Verification Till May 7

The prescribed fee is 500 per subject for recounting and 1,000 per subject for re-verification

2 May 2026 6:54 pm
Mamata, Abhishek Hold Meeting With All TMC Counting Agents

Mamata Banerjee told counting agents of the party during a meeting that it will secure over 200 of the 294 assembly seats.

2 May 2026 6:52 pm
Four Police Personnel Killed as LED Goes off During Demining Operation in Chhattisgarh

The explosion occurred around 11.30 am in a forest area of Aadnar village under Chhotebethiya police station limits, near the Narayanpur district border, when a joint team of security personnel was conducting a demining operation to locate and defuse IEDs planted earlier by Naxalites, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range Sundarraj Pattilingam told PTI.

2 May 2026 6:52 pm
Suryapet Collector Suspends IKP Coordinator Over Paddy Scam

The collector said a case had been registered against a driver and a commission agent for irregularities in the procurement process

2 May 2026 6:51 pm
ASI Takes Up Restoration of Ancient Chennakesava Temple in Annamayya District

The temple was originally built by the Yadavaraya kings in the 12th century CE.

2 May 2026 6:45 pm
Naidu Visits Pawan Kalyan Post Surgery

Andhra Pradesh CM meets Deputy CM at Hyderabad residence, wishes speedy recovery

2 May 2026 6:44 pm
Heatwave Grips Andhra Pradesh; Kopperapadu Records 45.4C

Disaster Management Authority managing director Prakhar Jain said that 239 mandals across 17 districts experienced extreme heat.

2 May 2026 6:30 pm
India Select Yastika, Uncapped Nandini for Women's T20 WC; Pratika, Amanjot Miss Out

The squad picked for World Cup will also compete in the preceding three-match T20I series against hosts England, starting May 28.

2 May 2026 6:21 pm
Ancient Traditions Reflect Scientific Wisdom: Venkaiah Naidu

He was speaking at the release of Viswambharudu, a book on the life and teachings of Sri Venkaiah Swamy

2 May 2026 6:19 pm
Leopard Sightings Trigger Panic Near Srisailam

According to officials, the animals were first spotted on April 22 inside the Government Polytechnic College campus.

2 May 2026 6:12 pm
Collector Conducts Bicycle Inspection To Boost Sanitation In Machilipatnam

Expressing dissatisfaction over incomplete development of green spots, Balaji instructed officials to complete beautification and wall painting works

2 May 2026 6:06 pm
All Set For Counting Day In Kerala

Postal ballots will be counted first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines, with 14 machines taken up at each centre. VVPAT slips will be counted in five randomly selected booths per constituency, and in case of any discrepancy, VVPAT slips will be considered final

2 May 2026 5:58 pm
Ensure Power Subsidies Reach All Eligible Beneficiaries: MP Gurumurthy

Gurumurthy directed officials to ensure that no eligible farmer or worker is left out of subsidy benefits. He raised concerns over issues faced by powerloom workers in Narayanavanam and aqua farmers in Chittamuru mandal due to gaps in subsidy coverage, and called for immediate corrective action

2 May 2026 5:53 pm
Bengal Polls: EC Deploys Additional Observers for Vote Counting

In another key directive, the commission barred all individuals except the counting observer and returning officer from carrying mobile phones inside counting halls.

2 May 2026 5:47 pm
Top 10 Candidates Everyone Is Watching This Election

Here's a look at prominent candidates this election season

2 May 2026 5:46 pm
Coalition vs Single-Party Dominance: Reading the Exit Poll Signals

The elections have been marked by intense campaigning, shifting alliances, controversies and record voter turnout, making them a crucial test of whether Indias political landscape is moving toward coalition politics or continued single-party dominance

2 May 2026 5:38 pm
Stalin Meets Alliance Leaders To Enquire About Victory Prospects

DMK chief met the state Congress committee president, K Selvaperunthagai and Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK) General Secretary E R Eswaran, Anna Arivalayam

2 May 2026 5:26 pm