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Pharma Staff Hurt In Mini-Bus Accident Near Miyapur

Miyapur police said no complaint has been received so far, and details regarding the victims and the cause of the accident are being ascertained.

19 Mar 2026 2:26 am
Teen Ends Life Over Alleged Love Failure

Police suspect she might have taken the drastic step after her parents refused her proposal.

19 Mar 2026 2:22 am
Lok Sabha Clears 53 Lakh Crore Demands For Grants And Appropriation Bill For 2026-27

The Lok Sabha also passed the Appropriation Bill (2) Bill, 2026, moved by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

19 Mar 2026 2:17 am
Transgender Groups Protest Amendment Bill

Speakers highlighted the impact on daily life. At a time when I had just begun to feel that I could live with recognition as a human being, this Bill has taken away all that hope, said Kiran Raj, a trans rights activist and advocate.

19 Mar 2026 2:10 am
US Stocks Slump on Fears of Rising Oil Prices, Inflation and Interest Rates

The S&P 500 fell 1.1% and was on track for its first loss this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 668 points, or 1.4%, with an hour remaining in trading, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.1% lower.

19 Mar 2026 2:02 am
Training Held For Officials In SIR Of Electoral Rolls In AP

These officials are also the deputy District Election Officers (DEOs) for carrying out the SIR 2026 operations in Andhra Pradesh.

19 Mar 2026 1:52 am
6 Arrested, Adulterated Dairy Worth 11 Lakh Seized

The operation, based on credible information, was carried out near Ganj Bazar under Mahankali police station limits by the Task Force team along with food safety officer B. Sahithi.

19 Mar 2026 1:48 am
UAE Says Air Defences Responding to New Missile Threat

MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the air defence systems intercepting missiles and drones.

19 Mar 2026 1:27 am
Six IPS Officers From AP To Get Presidents Police Medal

In total, 960 police personnel from APranging from IPS officers to constableshave been honoured.

19 Mar 2026 1:23 am
Focus on Upgrading Rehab Centres, Says EAGLE Chief IGP Ravikrishna

Ravikrishna underlined that drugs such as ganja posed a serious threat not only to individual health but also to families and society.

19 Mar 2026 1:19 am
IIIT Basar Students Protest Over Safety, Facilities

Vice-chancellor Goverdhan held discussions with student representatives and assured that their demands would be addressed within a week, following which the protest was withdrawn.

19 Mar 2026 1:14 am
Modi Greets Kuwait Crown Prince for Id, Calls for Safe Navigation

Calls for peace, condemns attacks, stresses Hormuz navigation safety

19 Mar 2026 1:05 am
CSIR-NGRI, SRI Sign MoU On Geothermal Energy Research

Officials said the partnership is expected to support Indias clean energy goals and strengthen research in emerging energy technologies.

19 Mar 2026 12:56 am
Telangana Ranks Worst in Consumer Justice 2026

The report highlighted significant infrastructural gaps in Telangana, noting that only 12 District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (DCDRCs) were functional across the states 33 districts in 2025, well below the statutory requirement of establishing at least one commission in each district.

19 Mar 2026 12:54 am
Telangana State Human Rights Commission Intervenes in Mission Bhagiratha Deaths

The Commission directs relief and job support for the victims family

19 Mar 2026 12:48 am
IIT-H Students Build Low-cost Gas Gun

High-speed impact studies are used to design stronger vehicles that absorb crashes better, buildings that withstand shocks, and protective materials for helmets and defence gear.

19 Mar 2026 12:46 am
Hearing in Moinabad Drugs Case Deferred to March 20

On March 14, the EAGLE team, along with the Moinabad police, raided a farmhouse owned by Rohith Reddy in Moinabad.

19 Mar 2026 12:42 am
Fake WhatsApp Profile Cons Firm of Rs 1.2 Crore

Impostor posed as an entrepreneur, tricked accountant into fund transfer

19 Mar 2026 12:38 am
Police Probe C attle smuggling in Hayathnagar accident

According to Hayathnagar inspector Vishambar K, the incident occurred at around 4.45 am when a lorry carrying cattle was spotted during patrol near the RTC bus stand, overturned near Hayathnagar.

19 Mar 2026 12:30 am
Govt Declares Optional Holiday for Jummatul Vida

Accordingly, the notification has been issued and published in the Gazette of Telangana declaring the day as optional holiday.

19 Mar 2026 12:28 am
Naidu Wants P4 to Be Turned Into a Peoples Movement

CM will present awards to mentors supporting P4 at state-wide celebrations planned to mark one year of the flagship programme

19 Mar 2026 12:27 am
AP Govt Prioritising Minority Welfare, Says Naseer Ahmed

Naseer Ahmed said Rs.7 crore has been granted to the Urdu Academy and Rs.2.85 crore for Urdu Ghar and Shadi Khanas.

19 Mar 2026 12:26 am
Bhatti: Telangana Power Grid Ready for 19,000 Mw Without Cuts

State handles peak loads without cuts, boosts infra for rising use

19 Mar 2026 12:25 am
Vizag Allocates 580 of Its 720 RTC Buses for Stree/Divyang Schemes

The state BJP chief commended the NDA coalition government for introducing the new welfare scheme even though it has not been promised in the NDA coalitions manifesto.

19 Mar 2026 12:24 am
APSPDCL Paces Up PM Surya Ghar Scheme in Its Jurisdiction

Officials say the steady rise in applications reflects growing awareness and interest among consumers, including those in rural areas.

19 Mar 2026 12:20 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for March 19, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 34C and 21C respectively.

19 Mar 2026 12:19 am
Congress, BJP Clash Over Telangana Funds

War of words erupts on Centres support, BC representation

19 Mar 2026 12:14 am
AP Festival 2026 Logo Unveiled

The three-day festival will be held from April 17 at the Tummalapalli Kalakshetram auditorium.

19 Mar 2026 12:14 am
Corporate Tax Surge Pushes Indias Net Direct Tax Mop-Up to Rs 22.8 Lakh Crore

The data further showed that advance tax collections during the period rose 6.42 per cent to Rs 11.13 lakh crore, with the increase partly moderated by weaker growth in non-corporate tax payments.

19 Mar 2026 12:11 am
Lokesh Announces Job Calendar Every Ugadi; Interacts With Differently-Abled Beneficiaries, Vows Jobs Push

The minister stressed that derogatory expressionsparticularly those belittling women must be eschewed.

19 Mar 2026 12:05 am
Constables Among Five Nabbed in Dakamarri Drug Seizure

Investigations revealed that on March 14, while on duty at a checkpoint in the Vizianagaram district, Satish intercepted a suspicious individual who fled, leaving behind a bag filled with ganja packets.

19 Mar 2026 12:02 am
Cyber-Slavery Trafficker Arrested in Vizag

Commissioner Dr Sankhabrata Bagchi warned the public against fraudulent overseas job offers and said strict action would be taken against offenders.

18 Mar 2026 11:55 pm
Canal Breach Near Basapur Damages Crops, Roads; Farmers Stage Protest

The canal developed a breach around 10.30 pm. The gushing water entered adjoining farmlands, inundating vast stretches of agricultural land and causing extensive losses.

18 Mar 2026 11:51 pm
Hyderabad: 3 Arrested for Illegal LPG Refilling

A case has been registered and further investigation into the incident is underway.

18 Mar 2026 11:50 pm
Waqf Board Inspects Idgahs for Id Prayers

Focus on sanitation, water and traffic for large prayer gatherings

18 Mar 2026 11:49 pm
Uttam Asks CWC Officials to Help TG on Floodplain Zoning

A.V. Ranganath, commissioner of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), had presented on the functioning of HYDRAA and rejuvenation of lakes protecting colonies from flooding.

18 Mar 2026 11:41 pm
Nellore MP Appeals to Centre to Address Ration Dealers Issues

The MP said Joshi assured that the issues of ration dealers would be examined and steps taken towards resolving them.

18 Mar 2026 11:39 pm
Man Held For Stealing Gold Rings From Malls In Kukatpally

Police identified the accused as Merugu Sagar, a private company employee from Beeramguda in Sangareddy.

18 Mar 2026 11:38 pm
BSP Renews Demand for SC Status to Dalit Christians

They regretted that successive governments in Andhra Pradesh have lacked the political will to extend this status to the Dalits who practise Christianity.

18 Mar 2026 11:35 pm
Foresters Track Elusive Tiger to Recapture It in Kakinada Forest Area

As many as 11 teams with four core groups comprising forest officials from the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam tiger reserve, the national tiger conservation authority, have been attempting to recapture the tiger.

18 Mar 2026 11:32 pm
Lokesh Joins Iftar, Promises Support to Needy Family

Minister Lokesh said he makes it a point to visit Muslim households every Ramzan.

18 Mar 2026 11:31 pm
Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Panic at Warangal Courts

After extensive checks, officials found no suspicious objects and declared the threat a hoax.

18 Mar 2026 11:29 pm
AP to Issue Disability Certificates to Five New Categories Soon

Satya Kumar Yadav said that for the newly added five disabilities, booking of slots will commence from March 25 and medical tests will be conducted from March 30 onwards.

18 Mar 2026 11:28 pm
Velugumatla Demolition Victims Move High Court for Relief

Petition challenges eviction, claims legal allotment under Bhoodan scheme

18 Mar 2026 11:26 pm
Realignments Portended For TN Polls

The resentment of the CPM over seat sharing might drive it towards the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) of Vijay, which would change the political equations during the elections, it is feared.

18 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Green Ambassadors Honoured at Andhra LiFE Summit

Support for the event also came from various state departments, academic institutions and civil society organisations.

18 Mar 2026 11:19 pm
Security Firms Told To Verify Recruits

Unverified guards pose risks; agencies warned of strict action

18 Mar 2026 11:15 pm
Nationwide Drug Survey Spurs Telanganas Rehab Push

Officials believe this initiative will significantly improve access to treatment, counselling and rehabilitation services, while strengthening Telanganas efforts to curb substance abuse. The dual approach national data-driven policy and Telanganas rehab-centred model represents a turning point in Indias fight against narcotic substance abuse. By combining evidence-based research with innovative state-level strategies, the country is better equipped to confront one of its most pressing public h

18 Mar 2026 11:14 pm
AP Governor Extends Ugadi Greetings, Calls for Prosperity and Resilience

He noted that Ugadi Pachhadi, with its mix of flavours, symbolised lifes varied experiences and encouraged the people to remain prepared and balanced.

18 Mar 2026 11:11 pm
Congress Was Forced Marriage and Abusive Relationship: Deve Gowda

During a farewell session for retiring members, Kharge reminisced about his long friendship with Devegowda, highlighting their 54-year relationship while playfully questioning why Devegowda chose the BJP over Congress.

18 Mar 2026 11:10 pm