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The drug peddlers were allegedly sourcing drugs regularly from Nigerian suppliers in Mumbai. The accused, identified as Mohammad Salim Abdul (30) and Mukesh Dubey, both residents of Mumbai, were apprehended, while another peddler, Rayees Riyaz Shaikh, remains at large. The duo was reportedly en route to Hyderabad to sell the drugs to Shaik Amer, a resident of Balanagar in Hyderabad.

The BRS government had offered 4.5 lakh podu pattas to tribal and other community farmers. These farmers cultivate only one crop in a year due water availability and if restrictions were imposed in extending assistance to them under Rythu Bandhu or the new Rythu Bharosa, it would be detrimental to them, he stressed.

KTR criticized the Congress-led government for failing to deliver on promises of Rs 12,000 annual financial aid. Questioning the Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi's about his support for auto drivers in the state, he said many were feeling betrayed by the lack of tangible assistance.

School Education director EV Narasimha Reddy issued proceedings extending the exemption period for teaching and learning Telugu as a compulsory subject for certain classes.

The incident occurred early in the morning while the students were using the washroom facility

A resident of BY Nagar, Nakka Srinivas (41) died by hanging himself at the house

Three died on the spot in a road accident when a DCM ran over a motorcycle

Fire spread to entire building quickly, even as fire tenders rush to the spot in Madhapur

A woman and a teenager died, while another man was injured when the bike they were riding was hit by a rashly driven car at Tallagudem in Yadadrigutta on the Hyderabad –Warangal highway on Friday night.

In a video message, Purushotham alleged that SI Nagaraju had called him to the police station and threatened him with dire consequences, as he wanted one of his friends to purchase the land

During his visit to the hospital on Friday for a medical seminar and to inspect the under-construction critical care wing, the Collector was approached by several individuals attending to their relatives, who voiced complaints about the hospital's poor functioning.

Based on reliable information, police on Friday conducted a search near Tummanalagutta of Dharmapuri mandal and arrested the accused

The PG NEET-2024 examination was held in August and at the national level, already two-rounds of counselling have been completed. And yet, the State government and KNRUHS are yet to issue notification to conduct even the first phase of the PG counselling.

In yet another case of food poisoning in government-run schools in the State, four students of Scheduled Castes Boys' Hostel in Jukkal mandal headquarters allegedly fell ill due to food poisoning on Friday.

BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy criticised the Bhu Bharati Act as regressive, calling it a huge jolt for farmers that replaces transparency with chaos. "Dharani benefited 75 lakh farmers and ensured clear ownership of 1.52 crore acres. Branding it flawed for a few gaps, is baseless," he said.

As requested by the BJP members, the Ministers have decided to initiate a forensic audit into the irregularities associated with the Dharani portal. He further clarified that the portal was not the creation of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, as the Odisha government had already launched the e-Dharani system in 2010.

The government had introduced a plan to serve eggs to students in government schools on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to ensure they receive nutritious meals. However, suppliers have halted egg deliveries for the past three weeks due to a rise in egg prices. While the government provides Rs 5 per egg, the market price has increased to Rs 7 each.

Reports indicate that Shailaja had been involved in an extramarital affair with a man from Ankushapur village for the past few years. The police suspect that her death may have been caused by her partner. Villagers reported that Shailaja had been missing for the past two days before the police were alerted.

Former Ministers G Jagadish Reddy, Vemula Prashanth Reddy, and Talasani Srinivas Yadav said the government was using false allegations against Rama Rao to divert attention from its unfulfilled promises to the public

The issue arises from the lack of pattas for the land where poor families have built sheds or huts, as these lands fall under the 1/70 Act (AP Scheduled Areas Land Transfer Regulation Act 1959-Amendment 1/1970), which controls the transfer of tribal land to non-tribals in agency villages. Additionally, those living on SCCL lands in areas like Kothagudem, Yellandu, and Manugur cannot register the land as it is owned by the company.

"India's urban population is projected to reach 950 million by 2050, highlighting the need for sustainable and livable cities to serve as hubs of growth. Amaravati represents a unique opportunity to showcase this urban transformation," said Auguste Tano Kouame, the World Bank's Country Director for India.

The session commenced in the afternoon on Friday after being adjourned earlier in the day for discussion on the Telangana Bhu Bharati Bill

An information bulletin will be made available on the website on January 6.

This is nothing but political vendetta, there is no corruption in formula e-race, says Legislative Council Leader of the Opposition S Madhusudana Chary