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3 children drown in golf course pond at DDA site in Dwarka; probe ordered

Chhattisgarh Assembly passes resolution for one-third quota for women in legislative bodies

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai tabled the resolution and said that for the dignity, overall development and empowerment of women, one-third reserv

Car Rams Vehicles In Miryalaguda; One Dead, Two Injured

Police said the car, travelling from Guntur to Hyderabad, lost control and hit a motorcycle ridden by Mangtha before crashing into two parked mot

Counselling-based transfers for sub-registrars in Karnataka to be made permanent exercise

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has said Karnataka will make its counselling-based transfer system for sub-registrars a permanent, annual exe

Noida workers agitation: arrests push families of migrant workers to brink

Rising Adoption Of TAVR In Hyderabad Signals Shift In Aortic Stenosis Management

TAVR has changed that landscape by offering a minimally invasive alternative with outcomes comparable to surgery. The price was also reduced; it

Fertiliser output steady despite West Asia crisis; government secures 37 lakh ton urea imports for kharif

Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes

Chopra distributes essential cards

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: To ensure that benefits of Government welfare schemes reach grassroots level, social activist and chairman

Besides research, India must also look at deployment: Chief Economic Advisor

Former Director of MRF Ramarathnam Srinivasan no more

Election officials trained ahead of counting day in Vellore, nearby districts

First hailstorm of the season brings relief to residents of Vellore, Tirupattur

Two held for sexually harassing woman

Tamil Nadu records highest marine fish landings in 2025

The State landed an estimated 6.85 lakh tonnes of fish, a slight increase from 2024 when it was 6.79 lakh tonnes, despite facing two cyclones; it

Lessons on AI accountability and governance: Why did IBM warn in 1979 that computers should never make management decisions and why is it relevant now as AI takes over?

AI decision making risks explained: An IBM warning from 1979 about computers making decisions is now a real-world issue. AI is deeply involved in

SEZs must diversify beyond U.S. market and IT services: CEA

Half of SEZ exports today flow to the U.S. and the Netherlands. In a fragmenting world, that is concentration risk, says Anantha Nageswaran

Officials trained on vote counting procedures in Chennai

CIT Colony residents raise concerns over rising commercialisation, lack of civic amenities

Flood Watch issued across Brazos Valley: Which 15 counties are included in the current alert?

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of the Brazos Valley and surrounding Texas regions from Thursday night through ear

Congress relents, backs Shiv Sena UBT for Maharashtra MLC elections

The Congress party has decided to support the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Sena nominee for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. This dec

S. Madhumathi named Secretary of Social Welfare Department

Too much regulation can affect innovation in banking

Residents seek Sembakkam Lake revival, action on civic issues after election results

Two college students killed in transformer blast near Sriperumbudur

A decade on, redevelopment of Tambaram station as third terminal nowhere near done

The 1,000-crore project has made very little progress, with the DPR prepared only now, says activist Dayanand Krishnan. A proposal has been made

Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea: Apex Court reserves judgement

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a plea for anticipatory bail filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera. The case involves allegations o

Mizoram declared insurgency-free as last militant group lays down arms

A total of 43 cadres of the group, including Mr. Sanate, surrendered their weapons to the government during a homecoming and arms laying ceremony

Mamata Banerjee dismisses exit projections, claims Trinamool will win over 226 seats

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected exit poll predictions. She stated these projections were released on BJP's orders to weak

CM Stalin reviews prospects with senior leaders of DMK

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met with senior DMK leaders after returning from a vacation. The meeting at the party headquarters focused on

A barren walk

What are fibre-optic drones, and how do they work? Hezbollah deploys cable-guided attack drones to evade Israeli air defences

What are fibre-optic drones, and how do they work? Fibre-optic drones are cable-guided attack drones used by Hezbollah against Israeli troops. Th

Saini invites Punjab industrialists to set up units in Haryana

Amit Shah In Ladakh To Inaugurate First International Exposition Of Buddha Relics

The exposition marks the first time these relics have been brought out from their original place of preservation for display within India, despit

Retired govt. employee arrested for sexually harassing girl

Trade unionists and stories beyond labour rights

Leaders who interact with workers and are engaged in long-term activism often have an astute reading of politics on the ground

US Military prepares Iran strike options for Trump

According to Axios, CENTCOM has drawn up plans for a short and powerful wave of strikes on Iran, potentially targeting infrastructure. Another op

Data parks of 1,000 MW to be set up in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru

A preliminary meetingregarding this was held by Energy Minister K.J. George, Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil, and IT and BT Minis

India charts 2047 diplomacy, China focus at MEA meet

Indian envoys met in New Delhi for a three-day conference. Discussions focused on India's neighbourhood, China, and West Asia. The aim was to pre

Russian Wins Reprieve on Visa Rules

He noted that the petitioner applied for extension well within the validity period of her visa and could not be penalised for administrative dela

Fuel Supply Normalises In Telangana After 4-Day Disruption

Civil supplies commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra directed oil marketing companies to increase petrol and diesel supplies by 10 to 15 per cent acr

Work on Yettinahole will resume within a week, says D.K. Shivakumar

Shivakumar said the Centre had directed the State to pay 257 crore towards penalties and mitigation measures, which would be done

Slithering fear: snakebite incidents trigger panic in Kerala

Increased instances of snakebites and resultant deaths have spread panic in Kerala. Sarath Babu George speaks to members of the bereaved families

J&K Police file FIR against unidentified persons over video of Syed Ali Shah Geelani

Srinagar police have filed a case against unknown individuals. This action follows the circulation of a video featuring the late separatist leade

Zubeen death probe: Key accused Shyamkanu Mahantas bail plea rejected

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said in the State Assembly in November last year that Gargs death was a case of plain and simple murder

HC directs Punjab govt to ensure no physical harm to Harbhajan Singh, family

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family. This i

India warns Italy: No defence tech for Pakistan

India and Italy are boosting defense ties. They are looking at joint development of new weapons. India made it clear that defense technology must

Mizoram declared inurgency-free as last group lays down arms

Mizoram is now free of active underground ethnic insurgent groups. Cadres of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) - Lalhmingthanga Sanate fa

The pacerevolution in the IPL

The wicket-takers leaderboard is replete with fast bowlers, who have brought their skill and craft and experience into play even when the odds ha

Trump Likely Among Nobel Nominees

Leaders claim to have nominated Donald Trump

Mothers and Children Shine Together in Class X, Open Examination

The achievements of both families drew appreciation and highlighted the role of perseverance in education across generations.

India known for IT, Pakistan for international terrorism, says defence minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's strength. He stated Pakistan is known for international terrorism, while India excels in infor

Quote of the Day by Robert Downey Jr.: 'Just smile and nod, even argue if you want' Inspiring quotes from the Iron Man as he didnt just save the world, he dropped wisdom too

Quote of the Day: Robert Downey Jr.'s life story is a remarkable comeback. His quote, 'Just smile and nod, even argue if you want, but ultimately

No clarity on caste census a year after promise: Congress

Congress has raised concerns regarding the caste census. One year after Prime Minister Modi's announcement, details on its implementation remain

Modi to Launch 7,823 Crore Projects in Telangana on May 10 Visit

Speaking at a press conference here, Reddy highlighted the party's strengthened position post-Lok Sabha elections, with 40 lakh new members and v

Blood Reports of Abounded Husky Dogs Tested Normal

Blood reports clear rescued huskies, FIR filed to trace those who abandoned them

Tigress, four cubs die in Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

State wildlife officials suspect an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus, which spreads through dogs

Naidu Hosts Dinner with Real Winners to Mark Reform Award

Education and IT minister Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradeshs achievements over the past 22 months were unmatched by any other state, attributing th

Review meeting & dairy infra focus of Amit Shah's Ladakh visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has landed in Leh for an impactful visit, which includes attending the inaugural international expo of Lord Buddha'

DC Edit | Govt, Legislatures Must Act Against Hate Speech

While declining to introduce new mechanisms to deal with cases of hate speech, the court left it to the wisdom of the legislature to frame new la

Kurnool-based Man Dies by Suicide in US

Friends and family were raising money, $60,000 till Thursday, for the repatriation of his body and the final rites.

AP Pushing 10 Lakh PNG Connections for Households an Uphill Task

State targets 10 lakh PNG connections in six months amid infrastructure and adoption challenges

The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever could

New research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dangerous

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill's Gujarat beat RCB by 4 wkts at Narendra Modi Stadium

Gujarat Titans secured a four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Gujarat Titans chose to field first. Royal Challengers Bengaluru w

AP Steps Forward for Conservation of Peacock Tarantula

The first specimen of this spider had been discovered by H.C. West, chief engineer of Madras Railway in late 1890s in the deciduous forest of And

DC Edit | Check Fuel Use As Rupee Falls

In the last one year, the rupee has emerged as the worst performing major currency

Koppal: Six Get Death Penalty in BJP Youth Leader Murder Case

Venkatesh was the former president of the BJP Yuva Morcha of Gangavathi Mandal.The murder took place on October 8, 2025, within the limits of the

Amend pregnancy termination law of rape survivors, says SC

The Supreme Court has asked the government to remove time limits for rape survivors to get abortions. This comes after a plea from AIIMS regardin

Methodist Church Holds 38th Hyd Regional Meet After 15-Year Gap at Chitambar Hall

The deacons conference was conducted alongside the three-day event

High Drama Over EVMs in WB

EC denies charges of tampering

NHRC Issues Heatwave Warning as Telangana Records 46C; No Advisory Issued Yet

On Thursday, maximum temperatures in Telangana touched 46C in Adilabad, with several districts including Kamareddy, Nirmal, Jagtial and Kumuram B

ISC Class 12 Topper 2026: Kanpur student gets perfect 100/100 score, claims school

ISC Class 12 Results 2026: Kanpur student Ojasvit Pasricha achieved a perfect 100 percent in the ISC Class 12 examinations. The CISCE announced i

25% Discount on LRS Fees From May 1 to July 31

Discount targets pending dues from 2020 applicants

Systemic failures made tribal man take his sisters skeletal remains to bank, finds probe in Odisha

Revenue Divisional Commissioner, who is heading a State government probe, said there was delay in issuing death certificate to the deceaseds fami

Crypto card spending surges to $600 million monthly: How are crypto cards becoming one of 2026s fastest-growing payment trends?

Crypto card spending growth 2026: Crypto cards are experiencing a surge in popularity, with monthly transaction volumes reaching approximately $6

DEA notice awaited on easing FDI rules for foreign cos with up to 10% in China firms

FDI rules for overseas companies with up to 10% Chinese shareholding are set to be notified soon, as the Department of Economic Affairs is finali

Indian workers are central to Middle East oil yet, theyre unseen

Indian migrants have been crucial to the Middle Eastern oil industry from its beginnings. Professor Andrea Wright highlights their significant co

Major Water Pipeline Leak Detected Under Railway Track in Hyderabad; Water Disruption at Bhavani Nagar

A joint inspection by railway and HMWS&SB teams confirmed that there were no railway water pipelines at the site, and the leakage was traced to a

5-year-old Dies After Falling into Open Mission Bhagiratha Pit in Jangaon

The incident triggered protests by relatives and villagers, who blamed negligence by the Mission Bhagiratha department and contractors for leavin

Jewish proverb of the day: I have set before you life and death and you shall choose life life lessons on free will, right choices, responsibility and why choosing good shapes your future

Synopsis - This Jewish proverb teaches that honest and heartfelt words create a deep emotional connection between people. It explains that true i

AP HC Gives SIT Two Months to File Final Report on Group-1 Lapses

Public Prosecutor M. Lakshminarayana, appearing for the SIT, informed the court that details of the inquiry had been placed on record and sought

MBBS Seat Cap Lifted Across States, Private Medical Colleges to Benefit

While the decision would help increase the number of doctors in the long run, medical experts and faculty have raised serious concerns over the q

Trial Run at TIMS Sanathnagar from Friday; OP Services in 22 Departments

The trial run will cover services across 22 departments, including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, urology, general medicine

Pradeep S. Mehta and Tasmita Sengupta | Its Time For New Compact For The Welfare Of Labour All Across India

Far from being isolated incidents, these reflect a deeper pattern of industrial unrest, towards a structural default in Indias growth trajectory.

KEERA to be established for structural reforms in engineering education: Minister

Karnataka Cabinet approves Integrated Satellite Township project in Bengaluru South district at a cost of 18,133 crore

It agrees to provide a bank guarantee to a tune of 7,500 crore to the project that will entail acquisition of 7,404 acres in nine villages of Ram

Universities in AP to be Research Hubs

CM Naidu calls for future-ready courses

Quote of the Day by Tom Cruise: When you have to cope with a lot of problems Advice on overcoming challenges, building mental strength, handling pressure, and how to stay strong during difficult times by the actor and producer known for Top Gun and the Mission: Impossible franchise

Quote of the Day by Tom Cruise: When you have to cope with a lot of problems, you're either going to sink or you're going to swim, Tom Cruise's q

'What is this justification?': Sen Shaheen grills Hegseth over delays in Ukraine aid |Heated hearing

Who are Dr Nicole B. Saphier and Dr Casey Means, and how are they linked with President Donald Trump? Trump nominates new surgeon general after stalled pick

Who are Dr Nicole B. Saphier and Dr Casey Means, and how are they linked with President Donald Trump? The US surgeon general nomination changed a

Naidu Asks Ministers to Make Use of AI, IT in Governance

Naidu elaborated on how minister Nara Lokesh, during his visit to the US, persuaded the company representatives to consider AP as an investment d