-
The Irrigation Department’s eviction notices to residents near the Lower Manair Dam sparked political backlash in Karimnagar. BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar visited affected colonies and vowed support, questioning the move and warning against HYDRAA-style demolitions in the district
-
In a move to further escalate trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods imported from India. The new levy is in retaliation for India's continued import of Russian oil, despite U.S. sanctions
-
A joint raid by the ACB, Legal Metrology, and Sanitation Department at the ST Residential Hostel in Mahabubabad village revealed poor hygiene conditions and lack of electricity in student washrooms. Findings were submitted to the concerned authorities for further action.
-
Singer-actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi teams up with director Seshu KMR for Vande Mataram, an original patriotic song set to release on August 15. The teaser, released on Tuesday, blends visuals and melody
-
BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy criticised the Congress and BJP over the Kaleshwaram project report, calling it politically motivated. He defended KCR and accused the government of deception. A clash also broke out between Congress and BRS workers at Atmakur
-
Dr Rambabu Chegondi, Principal Scientist at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, has been awarded the CRSI Bronze Medal 2026 for his work in Asymmetric Catalysis. He will be honoured at the CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry, scheduled in February 2026 at Dibrugarh University
-
An Assistant Engineer (AE) and an Assistant Lineman (ALM) from the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (NPDCL) in Khammam have been suspended for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes to provide agricultural electricity connections.
-
The crime dates back to October 5, 2023, when the accused allegedly attempted to assault the minor girl inside the mosque. The incident came to light after an activist Puneet Kerehalli shared an audio clip and video snippet on X (formerly Twitter), showing suspicious behavior by the accused
-
The Telangana Medical Council has filed FIRs against 500 unqualified medical practitioners across the state, most of whom falsely claimed to be rural doctors. TGMC officials said such practitioners pose a serious threat by treating patients without proper medical qualifications
-
CPI State executive member Bolloju Ayodhya Chary tragically passed away in a road accident near Suryapet on Wednesday while en route to Hyderabad for a medical checkup. His car collided with a truck, resulting in his death.
-
The Election Commission has initiated a large-scale revision of electoral rolls for the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, capping voters per booth at 1,200 and increasing polling stations, BLOs, and volunteers to ensure a smoother, more accessible voting process
-
The Lok Sabha passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which replaces the 1958 Act and empowers the Centre to detain stateless vessels. The bill aims to modernise maritime law, even as Opposition protests over Bihar electoral rolls continued
-
A three-year-old LKG student sustained a head injury at a private school in Saidabad after a teacher allegedly threw a tiffin box at him. The parents have filed a police complaint, and an investigation is ongoing
-
Karimnagar’s famed Peacock Restaurant is set to open its first international branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Known for its Hyderabadi cuisine, the restaurant aims to cater to the diaspora and locals alike, serving as a cultural and culinary bridge
-
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of 10 planned Common Central Secretariat buildings under the Central Vista project. It will house several ministries, replacing outdated structures to streamline government operations and enhance administrative efficiency
-
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has accused the BJP-led Centre of blocking Presidential assent to the BC Reservation Bills. During a protest in Delhi, he warned that Congress would escalate its agitation if the delay continues, calling it anti-BC
-
Osmania University police arrested eight students for abusing officials during a public drinking incident on campus. A scuffle broke out when police objected to the act near Tagore Auditorium. All were granted bail after being produced in court
-
Sunil Naik, 20, was caught with 14 kg of ganja at Secunderabad railway station. He had purchased the contraband from Odisha and returned to Hyderabad by Konark Express. A case has been booked under the NDPS Act
-
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Japan and China later this month. The trip includes summit talks in Japan and potential participation in the SCO summit in China, marking his first visit there since the Ladakh standoff
-
Paytm is now fully Indian-owned after Ant Group exited by selling its residual 5.84 per cent stake. The move marks a major shift in the company’s ownership structure, aligning with its long-standing vision of building a homegrown tech champion
-
The Pakistan Army has dismissed rumours that Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir plans to become president, calling the speculation baseless. Officials reaffirmed that Munir remains focused on national stability and has no political ambitions.
-
A Musheerabad resident was duped of Rs 35.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of a fake rental portal. Promised commissions and bonuses, he kept depositing funds until the scamsters demanded Rs 12 lakh more. Cybercrime police are investigating
-
WhatsApp has rolled out a ‘Safety Overview’ feature to protect users from being added to unknown groups, as part of a broader anti-scam push. Over 6.8 million scam-linked accounts were banned, with operations disrupted across Southeast Asia
-
India and Russia have reaffirmed their defence partnership as Deputy Defence Minister Aleksandr Fomin met Ambassador Vinay Kumar in Moscow. The talks come amid tensions with the US over India’s Russian oil imports and Trump’s proposed tariff hikes