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Atal Dealt Firmly With Terror Attacks, Says Madhav

Madhav said Vajpayee was a leader who connected with all sections of society and believed in unity beyond barriers. He noted that with L. K. Advani as Deputy prime Minister, the Vajpayee government acted decisively against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

14 Dec 2025 3:04 am
2,500 Acres To Be Acquired In Phases For Amaravati Capital Needs

On road alignment in Mandadam village, he said two alternatives were examined and, based on farmers views and the MLAs suggestions, Option1 was finalised. He added that 47 land acquisition cases were under examination, with most nearing resolution, while the remaining would be settled within a week.

14 Dec 2025 2:57 am
Naidu, Pawan To Inaugurate 36th Vijayawada Book Festival

Vijayawada Book Festival Society (VBFS) president T. Manohar Naidu and secretary K. Lakshmaiah said the upcoming edition would be the largest so far, with around 300 to 350 book stallsover 30 per cent more than last year.

14 Dec 2025 2:46 am
NRIs, Industrialists Eyeing Opportunities on Prathipadu Constituency

According to the MLA, around 6,445 acres of unused government land is available in the constituency, which could be allotted to industries, thereby attracting crores of investments into the constituency, leading to employment generation.

14 Dec 2025 2:46 am
Falaknuma Palace Hogs Limelight

Those who could not make it to the stadium stayed glued to television or watched the proceedings on their cellphones with an intensity that is reserved for India-Pakistan cricket matches.

14 Dec 2025 2:28 am
Lok Adalat settles accident claims worth Rs 6.34 crore In Kurnool, Nandyal

The settled cases included 284 civil cases, 197 motor accident cases and 19,096 criminal cases. In motor accident cases alone, compensation amounting to `6.34 crore was secured from insurance companies and disbursed to the victims.

14 Dec 2025 2:23 am
HC to Hear PIL on Delayed Fee Reimbursement

The PIL was filed by Association for Socio Economic Empowerment of the Marginalised (ASEEM) and the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO).

14 Dec 2025 2:14 am
Man Slams Stepson Onto CC Road, Leading to Death

The child was taken to a hospital in a gravely injured state and succumbed to injuries at the Gandhi Hospital.

14 Dec 2025 2:12 am
Rahul Meets Star Messi, Enjoys Game

Rahul Gandhi Meets Lionel Messi, Watches Match with Revanth Reddy

14 Dec 2025 2:00 am
CM Naidu Clears Urban Mobility Projects for Vijayawada, Vizag

Both the urban local bodies are expected to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the construction of roads within the next two to three days.

14 Dec 2025 1:59 am
New Gut Microbiome Test To Detect Health Issues

New gut test aims to explain symptoms missed by routine diagnostics

14 Dec 2025 1:55 am
Heritage Dept To Find Dinosaur Eggs In Mancherial

After discovering a 230-million-year-old wood fossil in Bopparam of Mancherial district, the heritage department is set to look for dinosaur eggs in the area.

14 Dec 2025 1:50 am
Heartland of Matua: PM to Foray Dec 20

Mr Modi is likely to address a rally in Nadias Taherpur area on December 20, just days after the draft voter list is scheduled to be published on December 16.

14 Dec 2025 1:46 am
Navy Clarifies Explosion Sound And Vibrations Were Due To Routine Armament Demolition Activity

The Indian Navy has taken note of the concerns raised by local residents and the naval authorities are working in close coordination with the civil administration towards addressing their concerns.

14 Dec 2025 1:44 am
Clear Pending Projects, Uttam Writes to Centre

Uttam Kumar Reddy also highlighted on how the CWC was reportedly moving ahead with scrutiny of APs Banakacharla-Nallamalasagar link project, and said the ministry must restrain the CWC on this front as the AP project was based on non-existing concept of flood waters.

14 Dec 2025 1:43 am
Class X Student Dies After Collapsing in Private School in Konaseema

According to sources, the student collapsed while classes were in progress.

14 Dec 2025 1:37 am
SIB Ex- Chief Hands Over 4 Mobiles To SIT

Ex-SIB chief quizzed over phones in tapping probe

14 Dec 2025 1:31 am
Minority Gurukul Food Poisoning Incident: 4 Children Under Observation, Min Orders Suspension Of School Staff

Dr Santosh clarified that all required diagnostic tests, including scans, were conducted. Twelve children were found to be normal and have been discharged. Four children showed signs of mild infection and are under observation.

14 Dec 2025 1:28 am
All Set for 2nd Phase of Local Polls in Telangana Today

Counting of votes would be conducted an hour after polling and most results are expected to be in late at night.

14 Dec 2025 1:26 am
Rat Bites Patient In MGM Hospital

Rat bite incident exposes sanitation lapses at MGM Hospital

14 Dec 2025 1:24 am
Hyderabad: Driving Becomes Risky Due to Fog, Glare: Expert

In an advisory issued recently, the Cyberabad traffic police urged motorists to avoid speeding, refrain from using high beams and avoid distractions while driving through fog-prone stretches, particularly on highways and flyovers.

14 Dec 2025 1:21 am
Chalukya Gold From River Godavari

These coins bear a symbol of a lion standing to the right on the obverse, with letters reading Ja, Ga, Ka, Ta, Be on the reverse side in Kannada script, Chary and Dr E. Sivanagi Reddy said.

14 Dec 2025 1:20 am
2001 Attack on Parliament: Tributes to Fallen Heroes

All five terrorists were gunned down in the forecourt of the then Parliament building.

14 Dec 2025 1:18 am
Shivakumars Coronation as CM on Jan 6, Says Congress MLA

Intervening in the matter, Congress high command wanted Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to resolve the issue between themselves through mutual meetings before a decision is taken by the central leadership.

14 Dec 2025 1:16 am
Heavy security at Uppal Stadium

While most of the parking space remained free from traffic, surrounding areas were choked. With the event drawing a large turnout, more than a usual number of traffic personnel were seen deployed at key junctions to regulate flow.

14 Dec 2025 1:12 am
Revanth, Messi Kick Up an Evening of Football Frenzy

Stadium erupts as legendary Argentina footballer takes the lap

14 Dec 2025 1:09 am
Kishan Reddy Urges Singareni To Cut Coal Prices, Boost Quality For Survival

Kishan Reddy warned that the coal sector faced upcoming reforms, and government entities must operate with full commitment or risk survival.

14 Dec 2025 1:07 am
Manish Tewari | Five Ideas To Fix Our Broken Election Machine

When I examined the Constitution of India and the Representation of the People Act, 1950, I found no provision granting the Election Commission authority to undertake comprehensive state-wide revision of electoral rolls

14 Dec 2025 1:05 am
Panchayat Poll Triumph Signals Partys Rural Shift In The State, Claims NRR

Rao sought public support for the next two phases, predicting even bigger hauls. Rao slammed Congress and BRS for inflating claims, alleging thousands of wins without symbols or proof, echoing past Congress tactics under then chief minister T. Anjaiah.

14 Dec 2025 1:01 am
Harish Rao Meets Students, Slams CM Revanth

Harish Rao recalled that a similar incident occurred in the Shamirpet BC Gurukul school forcing students to go to the police and lodge a complaint that they were being fed food laced with insects.

14 Dec 2025 12:57 am
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | A Melody That Knows No Borders

My third encounter with a live Balu was in 1979, when my school decided to have a concert to raise funds for a new block. The 70s being the 70s, the school authorities permitted an elite gang of insane, unsupervised schoolboys to run amok on the streets of Madras

14 Dec 2025 12:48 am
Stray Dog Attack Leaves Five-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured In Kadiri

Residents of Nizamvali Colony said stray dogs had killed a pig a few days ago, and visuals of dogs tearing at the carcass had gone viral on social media, triggering panic among locals.

14 Dec 2025 12:48 am
Kopra Reservoir Becomes Chhattisgarhs First Ramsar Site; Sai Hails Global Recognition of Water Body

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has hailed the development, saying that Declaration of Kopra reservoir as Chhattisgarhs first Ramsar Site is a moment of pride for the state.

14 Dec 2025 12:35 am
Police SI Recruitment Scam: CBI Arrests Another Accused, Points to Inter-State Racket

The CBI continues to scrutinise documents, digital records and financial transactions linked to the case. Officials have not ruled out further arrests as the investigation progresses.

14 Dec 2025 12:32 am
Nellore ZP Seeks Retention Of Kaluvoyi, Rapur And Saidapuram mandals

The meeting also saw the release of Vijayadeepika study material, which will be distributed free of cost to more than 20,500 Class 10 students studying in Zilla Parishad schools across the district.

14 Dec 2025 12:32 am
Road Sanctioned for Blind Cricket Captain Deepika's Village Within Hours

Madakasira Telugu Desam in-charge and former zilla parishad chairman G. Thippeswamy thanked the Deputy Chief Minister for the immediate sanction of funds, stating that the long-pending demand of villagers had finally been addressed.

14 Dec 2025 12:32 am
John J. Kennedy | Beyond American Dreams: Indians Doing A Rethink On Study Abroad Plan

Over the last couple of years, that assumption has begun to crumble under the weight of policy unpredictability, lengthy visa queues, and a more intense global climate surrounding migration

14 Dec 2025 12:32 am
7th Class Student Tests Positive For Scrub Typhus In Kadapa

Kadapa district administration has issued an alert after a Class 7 student from a social welfare hostel in Sambepalli mandal tested positive for scrub typhus.

14 Dec 2025 12:31 am
My Daughter Isnt Allowed A Mobile

Abhishek describes Aish as a strict but indulgent mother

14 Dec 2025 12:23 am
Tractor Overturns Among Devotees In Sabarimala

Eight pilgrims, including five from Andhra Pradesh, injured in the mishap: Reports

14 Dec 2025 12:20 am
Pushpa 2 To Thrill Japan With 22 Mins Addl Scenes

The cut will eventually merge with part 1, creating a single film for India

14 Dec 2025 12:19 am
Akshaye Khannas Next With Rumy Jaffery

Bollywoods man of the moment is besieged by offers post Dhurandhar, but he seems to be avoiding a signing binge

14 Dec 2025 12:15 am
Indian & Malaysian Armies Undertook A Range Of Joint Operational Training As Part Of The Harimau Shakti

The joint exercise continues to reinforce professional bonds, mutual trust and defence cooperation between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army through realistic training and shared experiences: Army official

14 Dec 2025 12:14 am
Leaders Across Party Lines Unite in Hubballi to Honor Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he has shared a friendship spanning four decades with Basavaraj Horatti, who maintains cordial relations with leaders across party lines

14 Dec 2025 12:13 am
Religious Harmony: Muslims Serve Food to Ayyappa Devotees

The Annadanam programme drew an enthusiastic response from devotees, who praised the Muslim community for setting an example of social harmony.

14 Dec 2025 12:12 am
'Turn The Tables' With A Desi Twist

Jazz up your Christmas holiday tablescape with desi culture, craft, and sheer Made-In-India creative swagger

14 Dec 2025 12:11 am
Bandi Sanjay Vows Rapid Development of BJP-led Villages

Sanjay also predicted that MPTC and ZPTC elections could be held soon and alleged that the Congress government was keen to rush the polls fearing erosion of public support.

14 Dec 2025 12:10 am
State Allocates Rs 2,000 Crore For Rural Roads: Nimmala Rama Naidu

The Jal Jeevan Mission, which had expired in 2024, has been extended till 2028, with the State securing an additional 2,250 crore from the Central government: Nimmala Rama Naidu

14 Dec 2025 12:09 am
Edulabads Ancient Petroglyphs Face Neglect Amid Urban Threat

Local historian Dr G. Dasarath noted that the Sri Goda Ranganatha Swamy Temple was Edulabad's key ancient landmark from the 15th-16th century Quli Qutb Shah era.

14 Dec 2025 12:07 am
Pantomes Cloud Dancer Brews A Colourful Storm

Some find the gentle white colour of 2026 boring and clinical, others see it as a calm rebuttal to an overstimulated culture

14 Dec 2025 12:06 am