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KTR Seeks Congress Support for BRS' Private Member's Bill on 6 Guarantees Next week

KTR referred to a precedent from undivided Andhra Pradesh, stating that a Private Members Bill introduced by BJP leader Ch. Vidyasagar Rao was ac

Naidu, HDK to Do Puja for ArcelorMittal Steel Plant at Rajayyapeta on Monday

With a capacity of 17.8 million metric tonnes, the project will come up in two stages over 5,465 acres, with direct and indirect potential of emp

Revanth to Disburse Rythu Bharosa Today

The government has planned a phased disbursement under Rythu Bharosa, with the second instalment of Rs.2,650 crore scheduled for release on April

US EXIM announces USD 10 billion support to Essar's Mesabi Metallics

The US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) made the announcement during the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum in Tokyo last week.

Ram Mohan Naidu Hails CMs Youth-Centric Vision for AP

Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industrys Swarnandhra Pradesh conference in Visakhapatnam, the union minister said the young leadership i

Lokesh Fulfils Ramzan Promise, Gifts House To Poor Family

The minister had visited the residence of Sheikh Shahensha during Ramzan last year

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh holds talks with Kuki groups in Guwahati

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh held a meeting with Kuki group representatives in Guwahati as a confidence-building measure amid on

Congress, VBA to March to RSS HQ in Nagpur on March 23

The march will be led by state Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal and VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar.

Quote of the Day by Taylor Swift: To truly love is to have the courage to walk away and let the other person who wishes to be free go no matter how much it hurts.

To truly love is to have the courage to walk away and let the other person who wishes to be free go no matter how much it hurts, Taylor Swifts qu

Assam assembly elections: TMC announces first list of 17 candidates

Political parties in Assam have announced multiple candidates as the Assembly election race intensifies, with Congress releasing its fourth list

Hyderabad to Emerge as South Asia's Night-Time Capital by 2047

The state, as part of its tourism policy (2025-30), wants to attract Rs 15,000 crore new investments over the next 5 years and generate 3 lakh ne

Arrests Awaited in Moinabad Drugs Case

Police earlier told the court that custody was required to probe whether the case involved mere consumption or wider drug networks. All evidence

Muslims Celebrate Id-ul-Fitr With Spiritual Fervour

Muslim Eidgah Committee general secretary Sheikh Munir Ahmed pointed out that identifying and helping the needy, regardless of caste or religion,

Adhoc University Faculty Offer to Withdraw Court Cases for Fresh Recruitment

The adhoc assistant professors in universities have welcomed the Education ministers move.

West Bengal polls: Tripura State Rifles to be deployed in upcoming assembly elections

Tripura State Rifles (TSR) will be deployed in West Bengal and Assam to assist in security during the upcoming Assembly elections, following a re

Debt Reforms Drive Urban Growth in Telangana

GHMC also achieved 781 crore in savings through the LED street lighting programme. Improved credit profiles have enabled agencies like HMDA to op

Omar Abdullah slams mosque closure on Eid, questions normalcy claim

Pushkar Dhami expands cabinet with 5 ministers, signals stability ahead of Uttarakhand polls

Uttarakhand's cabinet expansion saw five new ministers inducted, bringing the total to 12, aiming to balance caste and regional representation ah

Government modifies Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSME manufacturers, exporters

According to the modified scheme, the credit guarantee would expire after 10 years, as compared to the unspecified period in the earlier scheme

Telangana Has Better Facilities At Schools Than Nationally

Telangana outperforms national averages in key school education indicators

Manish Tewari | Why Hormuz crisis must lead to a strategic reset

Due to interconnectedness of global energy markets, even a disruption not actually a blockade of the delivery of goods into India can still eleva

Quote of the day by Heidi Klum: 'You shouldn't wait for other people to make special things happen. You have to...' - lessons on creating your own memories and taking control of your life by the first German Victoria's Secret Angel and supermodel

Quote of the day by Heidi Klum: Heidi Klum's quote encourages proactive creation of personal memories rather than waiting for external circumstan

Experience Guuranda: Celebrated Narungga stories from Australia come to Chennai

Your weekend plans in Chennai ought to include a viewing of Guuranda, a unique show by Australian First Nations artist Jacob Boehme, KM Music Con

IITH Builds Lowcost Armour Test Gun

At the HighSpeed Experimental Laboratory (HiSEAL), a studentled team under assistant professor S.K. Karthick has built a light gas gun capable of

Centre removes caps on airfares after three months

The removal of the caps, introduced when widespread cancellation of IndiGo flights triggered a spike in fares, comes at a time when West Asia con

UBT Sena targets Eknath Shinde after Rupali Chakankar resigns over Ashok Kharat row

Maharashtra politics heats up after a state women's commission chief resigns due to her association with a spiritual leader accused of rape. The

Nepal poll verdict a chance to reset India ties after lean phase: Ex-PM Bhattarai

Former Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai believes Nepal's recent election results offer a chance to reset ties with India. He stated that

Minister Tummala Slams BRS Over 8.5 Lakh Crore Debt

Rao said the state is still reeling from the financial burden left behind

Manipur CM meets Kuki groups in Guwahati; security forces recover IEDs, arms across state

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Kuki groups in Guwahati. This meeting aimed to build confidence between communities. Secur

Mamata Banerjees Eid speech targets BJP, flags voter list deletions in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured the minority community of her support during her Eid-ul-Fitr address, criticizing the BJP's al

Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war

The ongoing war in the Middle East has halted the Gulf's ambitious plans to host major international sporting events. Millions of dollars investe

Salem South constituency: people want traffic congestion, mosquito menace,and drinking water issues addressed

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

The confusing combination of actions deepens a sense among Trump's critics that there is no clear, long-term strategy for the war the US and Isra

EidNowruz call: PM Modi stresses stability in talk with Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, conveying Eid and Nowruz greetings and expressing hope for peace and

KLU releases Management Aptitude Test results

The university will conduct an entrance examination for engineering courses for three days from March 27

Switch on, let's not waste even a minute of any session: Kohli to RCB teammates

Virat Kohli urged Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammates to maintain intensity for their IPL title defense, emphasizing no wasted minutes in train

Anaya Bangar Thanks Father After Successful Gender-Affirming Surgery in Thailand

New Delhi, March 21: Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar, has successfully undergone gender-affirming surgery in Th

AP Police Bands Out Of Tune Due To Shortage Of Skilled Staff

The AP police band has a history of extraordinary performance at the national level events.

Betting on welfare push, BJP targets 50% votes in Assam

The BJP in Assam is aiming for a 50% vote share in the upcoming Assembly elections, banking on an expanded welfare outreach rather than setting a

Quote of the Day by Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro: 'If my heart can become pure and simple, like that of a child, I think...'

Quote of the Day by Nishida Kitaro: Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro says true happiness comes from a pure and simple heart, like a childs. As

Religious fervour and prayers for harmony mark Eid-Ul-Fitr

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveys Eid greetings; Eidgah Committee calls for promotion of humanity over caste and religious differen

Supreme Court concerned over cops uploading videos online, says poses threat to fair trial

The senior counsel flagged the recent trend of police posting the images of accused persons being handcuffed, tied by ropes, paraded, forced to k

Congress Raises Net Debt of Rs 15,000 in 2 years, refinanced Rs 3.04 lakh crore BRS Loans

Telanganas debt rises amid heavy repayments, interest burden

BJP readies Uttar Pradesh cabinet reshuffle ahead of polls

With Uttarakhand having already seen a cabinet reshuffle, Uttar Pradesh is next as internal BJP discussions gain momentum ahead of the 2026 Assem

Use Water Responsibly During Summer: GVMC

GVMC is preparing a comprehensive Water Security Plan

Nagaland By-Election: Multi-Cornered Contest Set for April 9 in Koridang

Kohima, March 21: The Koridang assembly constituency in Mokokchung district of Nagaland is gearing up for a multi-cornered by-election on April 9

Support Development-Oriented Governance: Minister

The minister inaugurated development works worth 3.48 crore in Palakollu constituency and highlighted the governments focus on welfare and infras

Tamil Nadu elections: From Delhi to Chennai, NDA push to seal deal on seats

Seat-sharing talks within the NDA in Tamil Nadu have intensified after the Assembly election announcement, with allies moving closer to a final d

Quote of the Day by Marilyn Monroe: If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty.

If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty, Marilyn Monroes quote, uses humor to point out hypocrisy and fake behavior. It sho

Urgent Call for Peace in the Middle East: Rita Bahuguna Joshi Highlights Humanitarian and Economic Concerns

Lucknow, March 21: Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rita Bahuguna Joshi, has describe

Ranjona Banerji | Feel The Pinch? Dont Ya Dare Whine About LPG

And then there are those geniuses who jump straight into the in my day we had no piped or cylinder gas stories

Police warn people against APK downloads, suspicious links

Process of issuance of PRs to FMGs begins in Andhra Pradesh

Around 30 graduates who approached the High Court on the delay have received PRs from March 12 till date; uncertainty continues as the APMC asks

IIT Madras launches M.Tech and MA programmes in frontier technologies and governance

The programmes have been designed to equip students with interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to address challenges in the fields of governance

BJP Steps Up Review After GHMC Split

BJP ramps up organisation in Hyderabad amid GHMC trifurcation

Grounded Over Weight: Air India Tightens Fitness Norms For Cabin Crew

Non-compliance with the new standards could lead to de-rostering, grounding, and loss of pay for the affected personnel.

Severe Weather in Bihar Claims Six Lives and Injures Ten

Patna, March 21: Sudden changes in weather have disrupted life across Bihar. From Friday to Saturday, the region experienced a series of thunders

Indias Growing Importance to Bangladesh Amid Supply Chain Crisis

New Delhi, March 21: Amid global supply chain disruptions, Indias significance to Bangladesh has surged considerably. Although extensive discussi

Amrut Works Near Completion in Kavali

Dinakar reiterated the governments commitment to providing clean drinking water and accelerating development works in line with public expectatio

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Hyderabad: Id ul Fitr Celebrations Highlight Unity in City

At Champapet, Hindu representative Subhramanyam spoke of peace and unity, while Sikh leader Satvinder Singh Bagga highlighted Guru Nanaks teachin

Hana Moataz and Abhay Singh Secure Final Spots at Indian Open

Mumbai, March 21: Hana Moataz and Abhay Singh have made their mark by securing spots in the finals of the Indian Open after impressive performanc

ISL | First-half blitz helps Punjab FC drub Kerala Blasters FC

Newborn Girl Found Abandoned In Bushes in Asifabad

A newborn girl was found abandoned in bushes on the outskirts of Seethangar in Vallagonda gram panchayat of Kagaznagar mandal in Komaram Bheem As

SRMIST honours scientists in advanced materials research

This was part of the second International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices organised by its Nanotechnology Research Centre

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Visits Thiruvananthapuram for BJP Nominations

Mumbai, March 21: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday as part of his tour during the ongoing assembly elec

Trump eases oil sanctions on Iran, says Hormuz should be guarded by other nations

U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil already loaded onto ships to increase the supply of oil and ease rocketing prices; Mr. Trump says U.S. is ver

CM reviews Bhadrachalam temple development plans

Special Committees Formed to Tackle Stray Dog Issue in Vijayawada

The committees will work at the ward level to handle complaints and coordinate measures to manage stray dog concerns.

ISL | Back at home, Chennaiyin FC eyes improved attacking display against FC Goa

Three persons arrested for killing a trader in Tiruvannamalai

The victim was stabbed by the suspect after the two were disputing a financial issue

Water Ganga Conservation Campaign Transforms Water Structures in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, March 21: The Water Ganga Conservation Campaign has officially launched in Madhya Pradesh. This initiative aims to revitalize various wat

Bacteria Drug Resistance Makes Infections Harder To Treat

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria survive drugs meant to kill them, making infections harder to treat and contributing to milli

Man Arrested For Raping 14-Year-Old Girl In UP: Cops

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Power distribution companies in Delhi, Noida emerge top performers in government survey

Mumbai, Delhi, and Noida power companies lead in performance for 2024-25. Adani Electricity Mumbai, TPDDL, and NPCL secured top positions. Delhi'

Supreme Court Questions Further Action In Sandesara Case After Rs 5,100 Crore Settlement

The Supreme Court also heard lenders led by State Bank of India regarding the distribution of the deposited funds.

2027 Social Security COLA could be one of the biggest in 25 years - heres how much you could get, and the catch

Social Security recipients might see a significant cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, potentially one of the largest in 25 years, driven by risin

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Ailing Man Abandoned At Crematorium In Jagtial

According to locals, he was found lying in a weak condition at the crematorium premises. Ramu, a local resident, noticed him and alerted 108 ambu

Ministers Talks Fail To Soften Jeevan Reddy

Senior Congress leader and MLC T. Jeevan Reddy expressed dissatisfaction despite mediation efforts by party leaders on Saturday

Vellore Mayor, councillor booked for violating Model Code of Conduct

Inquiry reveals that along with the local ward councillor, Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar allegedly distributed government-sponsored sports equipment

Indias gem, jewellery sector shows resilience

Mr. Bhansali said reaching 2.28 lakh crore in exports with over 4% growth between April 2025 and February 2026, despite a 44% dip in traditional

T.N. Assembly elections: Election observers appointed for Vellore, nearby districts

The officers are from the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Revenue Service

Rains Unsettle Telangana Mango Crop

Experts stress that careful orchard management can still salvage the crop. Farmers are advised to avoid watering now and focus on fruit retention

Tragic Hippo Attack Claims Life of Young Veterinarian in Karnataka

Bengaluru, March 21: The family of a young veterinarian who lost her life during a hippo treatment in Shivamogga has accused officials of neglige

Not America first, America alone: Grace Meng slams Trump over illegal Iran war; $2.2bn UN debt

China Possibly Rerouted Exports To US Via Third Countries, Including India: WTO

The increase in Chinese exports to Asian countries, including India, and in turn their exports to the US points towards possible rerouting of tra

Telangana to Focus on Residential Education

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society runs 327 institutions.

Indira Mahila Shakti canteen goes into legal tussle in Telangana

Hyderabad: In a strange case, the Telangana High Court has issued directions to main status quo, preventing the Jangaon district administration f

New photo of Taylor Swift with A-list actor raises questions fans wonder whats going on

A viral photo showing Taylor Swift and Paul Mescal together has sparked big discussion online. Fans are excited, while others question if the ima