Deccan Chronicle

The State Song is regarded as an expression of respect for the Tamil language and its ancient heritage.

According to the girls family, both teenagers belong to the same community. In the presence of community elders, the boys parents reportedly agreed to the marriage after both attained adulthood.

State government has said the NEET system severely affects students studying in Tamil medium as well as those from rural and economically weaker backgrounds in accessing medical education

Hollywood films have rallied well at the Indian box office, with both Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' and 'Obsession' earning over USD 10 million

The Iranian threat had previously been reported by US media as the reason that Trump did not fly out of Turkey aboard the new Boeing 747-8

The Jeedimetla police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

The state continues to grapple with rising water levels and inundation, forcing residents in several areas to move to safer locations

Shankars recent directorial ventures did not perform well at the box office.

In Hyderabad, a few spells of rain are expected during the evening to overnight hours, mainly at night, while dry weather is likely to prevail until the afternoon.

Mr Udhayakumar allegedly made the remarks while addressing AIADMK cadres at a Jayalalithaa Peravai meeting in Thoothukudi on August 8, while criticising the Tamil Nadu governments failure to get Karnataka to release the Cauvery water ordered by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

The dismissal followed questions from Judge Garaufis over reports that Adani's lawyer, Robert Giuffra, who also represents US President Donald Trump, had discussed a potential $10 billion investment by the Adani Group in the US

According to the government order, Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal of Bommapuram Aadheenam, Mayilam, has been appointed chairman of the committee. Dr. K. Ramachandran, retired district and sessions judge, is the vice-chairman.

In Thoothukudi, the protesters staged a road roko near the smart city bus stand and raised slogans against the BJP-led Central government

The prizes for the winners were distributed by S. Vijayakumar, inspector of police, Koothanallur police station, Tiruvarur district.

CMA is spread over 1,189 sq km and had a population of nearly 8.65 million in 2011. It is the fourth largest urban agglomeration in India after Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata metropolitan regions.

They should bring three photo copies of the necessary certificates and passport-size photographs along with the application form.

Similar agitations were held at Karur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts

Officials said action would be initiated against hospitals found to have violated rules.

The order advocates separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different single-disease shots and administering all childhood immunizations at separate appointments whenever possible

Trump's proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctions

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella -- just three days after being sworn into the job -- declared a state of emergency

The organisers recruited women aged 25 to 40 from Korutla, Saidabad, Borabanda and Mahbubnagar

The petitions, including one filed by the AITUC, challenge the constitutional validity of the law, arguing that its vague definitions grant the state excessive power to ban organisations, seize property, and silence peaceful dissent.

It shall work towards developing a structured and sustainable cricketing programme

The initiative, titled Clean Drive for a Clean and Green Ananthapur, was organised jointly by Discover Ananthapuram, Rotary Club of Anantapur, SR Defence Academy and city youth.

Police said that the driver, Sameer M, was driving at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner. At the Haveri bypass, the bus reportedly moved towards the left and, while entering the service road, lost control and overturned on its right side.

The meeting assumed significance on the backdrop of speculations of NCP (SP) MPs joining the NDA and supporting the delimitation bill in the parliament.

A. Ranjit Kumar (trainer, strength & conditioning)

I have already served as the Chairman of the Corporation for two and half years. Let somebody else get the chance. If I am given a ministerial position, I will accept it

Rahul Radhesh led the A Division scorers with a magnificent 167 for MP Colts

Gadchirolis Co-Guardian Minister Ashish Jaiswal expressed grief over the deaths and conveyed his condolences to the families of the children.

The yatra is scheduled to commence from headquarter town of Narayanpur on August 12 and end at Karregutta Hills, the last Maoist fort that has fallen earlier this year, on August 14.

Jefferies estimates MDR could increase Paytms FY28 EBITDA and profit by 15 per cent to 35 per cent, while Pine Labs EBITDA could rise by 10-23 per cent, depending on the final framework.

Ramalyam Foundation Delhi; Time: 1.30 pm; Venue: Ravindra Bharathi

Under the current FDI norms, investment proposals involving foreign equity inflows above Rs 5,000 crore must go before the CCEA, while those below the threshold can be cleared by the ministry concerned. The reported move to triple the limit would allow ministries to decide on proposals without automatically pushing them for the consideration of the Cabinet committee, which met just 10 times in 2025

Patil, who reviewed the drought situation in the district, said rain-dependent agriculture had become increasingly difficult and many farmers were facing severe hardship.

Samatha is a native of Rajamahendravaram. Her father, the film actor Kakarala Sathyanarayana, who acted in about 300 movies, died in 2022.

Govardhan Reddy alleged that irregularities and a paper leak had occurred in the Mega DSC and said the response from students and youth reflected the growing strength of the movement.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Infiction Labs, Bengaluru Gurudeepa G. explained the African wildlife tracking collars came with sealed batteries while indigenous made radio-collars can undergo repair of battery modules.

Tirupati MP Dr Maddila Gurumurthy urged Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to address wage disparities, job security and service conditions faced by contract employees in government healthcare institutions across Andhra Pradesh.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) informed a division bench comprising Justice D. Ramesh and Justice A. Giridhar that it had completed the investigation and submitted its final report.

CM rejects call for Lokesh's resignation over DSC intakes

The court directed that the MPs statement be recorded on August 17.

The extension was announced in view of consecutive holidays, including the second Saturday and Bonalu, to ensure eligible beneficiaries do not miss the opportunity to apply.

A slew of projects remain stuck with the Centre

Allegations are that political leaders linked to the sand mafia attempted to influence the case.

Police placed YSRC leader Margani Bharat under house arrest and foiled the partys planned shutdown and bike rally over the death of PG medical student Dr Priyanka and alleged DSC recruitment irregularities.

This was the first direct diplomatic contact between an Indian envoy and the Nepal PM who had in the past refused to meet any foreign diplomat privately though he met envoys in gatherings. He had refused to meet Indias Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in May, leading New Delhi to cancel the visit, and had denied separate audiences to high-ranking United States officials, including Assistant Secretary of State Samir Paul Kapur and special envoy Sergio Gor

Kharge also expressed displeasure that payments to some private borewell owners who had supplied water during the previous drought were still pending.

The cremation was initially delayed due to the visit of officials and was held later in the evening.