Telangana

    Congress cadre from Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s Kodangal constituency join BRS

    The activists extended their support for former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, praising his pro-farmer initiatives Hyderabad: Around 30 activists from Daultabad mandal of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s Kodangal constituency in Vikarabad joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the presence of former MLA Patnam Narender Reddy on Wednesday. He inducted the Congress activists and leaders into the BRS with the party’s pink scarves on the occasion. The activists extended their support for former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, praising his pro-farmer initiatives and declared their commitment to ensuring the BRS government returns to power. On the occasion, former MLA Narender Reddy said the BRS is organising Rythu Maha Dharna programme at Shabad in Chevella constituency on January 17. The protest will be attended by BRS working president KT Rama Rao and other senior leaders. Narender Reddy urged BRS leaders and supporters from Kodangal constituency to participate in large numbers…
    Telangana

    CPI (M) 4th State level meeting to be held from January 25 in Sangareddy

    A host of CPI (M) leaders from across the nation would also participate in the four-day meeting Sangareddy: CPI (M) Politbureau member Brinda Karat will be the chief guest for the fourth State ‘Mahasabha’ which will be held from January 25 to 28 in Sangareddy. A host of CPI (M) leaders from across the nation would also participate in the four-day meeting. Party district secretary Gollapally Jayaraju and other leaders unveiled the posters of the maha sabha during a programme here on Wednesday. He said that the fourth state-level meeting would help to strengthen the party base in Telangana.
    Telangana

    Over Rs 1,000 crore placed on bets as cockfights go on unabated on TG-AP borders

    The organisers make elaborate arrangements for the cockfights with spacious rings, barricades and shamianas as part of Sankanti festival Khammam: Even as the police claimed to have taken measures to curtail cockfights, they have been going on unabated on the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh borders for the last week with hundreds of crores of rupees laid as wager. Cockfights were organised at Veleru near Burgampad mandal, at Chodavaram near Bhadrachalam, at Maraigudem near Dummugudem mandal, at Nellipaka, and other places on Wednesday, the 3rd day of Sankranti festival, Kanuma. Youngsters from Bhadrachalam, Burgampad, Dummugudem, Kothagudem, Sathupalli, Madhira Khammam, and other places in Telangana have been placing bets on the cockfights. While some won, the majority of them ended up losing lakhs of rupees. The organisers made elaborate arrangements for the cockfights with spacious rings with barricades and shamianas. The locals wanted the police in the respective areas to raid and stop the betting,…
    Telangana

    Over 150 cotton bags burnt in fire at Khammam market yard

    The locals who spotted the fire alerted the farmers, who rushed to the market and salvaged some of the cotton bags Khammam: A fire broke out at the cotton yard in Khammam agriculture market late on Wednesday evening. According to sources, the fire broke out in a shed at the market where around 400 bags of cotton were stored. The locals who spotted the fire alerted the farmers, who rushed to the market and salvaged some of the bags, and stopped the fire from spreading. The market was closed for the past five days in view of the Sankranti festival and staff could not arrive on time at the spot as it was a holiday. Before the firefighters arrived at the market over 150 bags were said to have been burnt and the timely action of the locals averted major damage. The reason for the fire and the extent of the…
    Telangana

    Young B Tech graduate’s death triggers protests in Khammam

    Sanjay’s family members, colony residents, and friends staged a protest at the Karunagiri bridge area demanding that the police nab those responsible for his death Khammam: The death of B Tech graduate P Sanjay Kumar (22), of Rajiv Swagruha Colony in Khammam rural mandal in the district a couple of days ago triggered protests here on Wednesday. Sanjay’s family members, colony residents, and friends staged a protest at the Karunagiri bridge area demanding that the police nab those responsible for his death. They alleged that the police were sidetracking the case while maintaining that the youth was killed when he tried to save a girl from unidentified assailants. The colony youths took out a protest rally when Sanjay Kumar’s body was taken to the colony. Khammam rural ACP Tirupathi Reddy, town ACP A V Ramana Moorthy, and others visited the spot and Government General Hospital where the autopsy was performed. Meanwhile,…
    National

    TASA’s Veterans Day celebrations culminate with conclave at Secunderabad

    The events which included a job fair, medical camp and Veterans outreach programme for resolution of their grievances were attended by more than 2,000 ex-servicemen Hyderabad: The Veterans Day Celebration 2025, organised under the aegis of Telangana & Andhra Sub Area (TASA), culminated with a conclave at Secunderabad. The events which included a job fair, medical camp and Veterans outreach programme for resolution of their grievances, were attended by more than 2,000 ex-servicemen (ESM) during a period of four days. More than 180 ex-servicemen/ dependents were shortlisted for job during the job fair at Golden Palm Sainik Bhavan. Two ESM and one Veer Nari were handed offer letters on the spot. An estimated 700 ex-servicemen/ dependents attended the medical camp at MH Golconda and availed facilities of free eye and dental checkup and distribution of medicines by empanelled hospitals and Jan Aushadhi Kendra respectively. The two days outreach with Veterans for redressal of grievances was also well subscribed, and more than 1,500 ex-servicemen availed benefits in terms of, on the spot resolution of grievances, digital life certificate (DLC) by face authentication and…
    National

    ‘Boss is coming soon’: Banner with KCR, CBN and Balakrishna in Khammam triggers political debate

    Unidentified persons displayed the flex with photos of BRS president and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Tollywood star Nandamuri Balakrishna extending Sankranti greetings Khammam: A flex banner put up by the side of a road at Muggu Venkatapuram village of Kallur mandal in Khammam district has triggered a political debate and has gone viral on social media. Unidentified persons displayed the flex with photos of BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Tollywood star Nandamuri Balakrishna extending Sankranti greetings to the locals. It is a common practice to extend festival greetings with the photos of someone’s favourite leader or actors as they see fit. There were instances wherein such flexis led to political controversies and discussions. The flex at Muggu Venkatapuram raised curiosity among the locals and passersby due to the combination of photos as well as the…
    National

    Denied entry to Mohan Babu University, Manchu Manoj meets Nara Lokesh

    After landing at Renigunta Airport, Manoj and his wife Monika drove to Mohan Babu University in a huge rally. However, police stopped them from entering the university, citing court orders Tirupati: Actor Manchu Manoj was stopped from entering Mohan Babu University by police here on Wednesday amid the feud with his father and veteran actor Manchu Mohan Babu. After landing at Renigunta Airport from Hyderabad, Manoj and his wife Monika drove to Mohan Babu University in a huge rally. However, police stopped them from entering the university, citing court orders. Police personnel were deployed at the university following information that Manoj would be arriving there. Manoj later went to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s native village Naravaripalli and met his son and State Minister Nara Lokesh. The actor and his wife were with the minister for 20 minutes. From there, the couple headed to A. Rangampeta to participate in an animal fair. Manoj’s aides said he planned to visit the university in the evening to pay tributes to the grandparents at their samadhi. Police have taken precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident as Mohan Babu and his…
    National

    Lakhs of people throng rooster fight arenas despite police warning in Andhra Pradesh

    Thousands of arenas were set up in NTR, Krishna, Eluru, East Godavari and West Godavari districts on the third day of Sankranti festivities; crores of rupees reportedly changed hands in betting Not paying heed to the warnings by the police against rooster fights, lakhs of people thronged the arenas set up for the banned traditional sports across Andhra Pradesh during the Sankranti festivities. Elaborate arrangements were made at the venues for rooster fights as people from all walks of life including celebrities, NRIs and businessmen gathered to watch the sports. Rooster fights were conducted under the flood lights at many places. Gambling, Gundata, Numberlata and other banned games related to betting were also organised at the arenas. Huge tents with seating facilities were arranged for the audience. Not paying heed to the warnings by the police against rooster fights, lakhs of people thronged the arenas set up for the banned…
    National

    Boy falls off first floor at Tirumala facility in Andhra Pradesh, dies

    Three-year-old slips through staircase grill of Padmanabha Nilayam while playing with brother Tirupati: A three-year-old boy died after he slipped through the grill of a staircase in a Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) facility here on Wednesday, police said. “The boy accidentally fell down while playing with his brother. They came with their parents for darshan (visiting the deity),” the official said. The incident occurred around 3.30 pm when the boy slipped from the first floor of Padmanabha Nilayam near verandah number three, said the official. According to police, the family was waiting to visit the deity on Thursday evening when this tragedy happened and it came from Chinna Chow village in Kadapa district. Police registered a case and are probing the incident.

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      22 October
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      Crucial day for actor Siddique as SC to examine plea for bail extension Today

      Trouble began for Siddique when on September 24, the Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail. Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam actor Siddique, who got anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court in a rape case filed against him by an actress last month, will have his fate decided on Tuesday as it will decide whether he can be granted permanent bail or not as the police probe team has stated he has not cooperated and is seeking custodial interrogation. On Monday, his counsel filed an affidavit saying that as directed by the apex court last month while granting him anticipatory bail, he has cooperated with the police probe team which questioned him two times earlier this month. He has argued that he has given…

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    • 22 October
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      J&K LG says two foreign terrorists involved in Gagangir terror attack

      The terrorists reportedly infiltrated from the Bandipora area of North Kashmir, says Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has said that possibly two foreign terrorists were involved in the Gagangir terror attack. “According to an initial investigation, two people with masks covering their faces, both possibly foreign terrorists, entered the mess of the company constructing the Z-Morh tunnel and opened indiscriminate fire. Seven people were killed and four injured,” L-G Sinha said on Monday in Jammu. The Lt Governor added that both the terrorists reportedly infiltrated from the Bandipora area of North Kashmir. “They are being tracked and will be neutralised,” he said. Officials said that the terrorists carried out the attack when the labourers and other staff…

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    • 22 October
      156

      Over 30 domestic and international flights receive bomb threats

      According to sources, the flights of IndiGo, Vistara and Air India were among those that received the bomb threats New Delhi: As many as 30 domestic and international flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats on Monday night, according to sources. The flights of IndiGo, Vistara and Air India were among those that received the bomb threats, the sources in the know said. An IndiGo spokesperson on Tuesday said four of its flights on Monday received security-related alerts. They are 6E 164 (Mangaluru to Mumbai), 6E 75, (Ahmedabad to Jeddah), 6E 67 (Hyderabad to Jeddah) and 6E 118 (Lucknow to Pune). Passengers from these flights disembarked safely, according to four separate statements from the airline. “We worked closely with the relevant authorities, and standard operating procedures were…

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    • 22 October
      146

      HUDCO to lend Rs 11,000 crore for Amaravati capital city works

      Of the Rs 26,000 crore needed for constructing Amaravati Phase-1, the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) came forward to lend Rs 15,000 crore Amaravati: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO), a navaratna central public sector enterprise, has come forward to lend Rs 11,000 crore for the construction of Amaravati greenfield capital city in Andhra Pradesh, the State government said. Municipal Minister P Narayana, who was in Delhi, met with HUDCO chief executive Sanjay Kulshrestha and explained to him about the State’s government’s plans for Amaravati development. “Satisfied by the State government’s proposals, HUDCO CEO agreed to lend Rs 11,000 crore to Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (AP CRDA) for Amaravati construction,” an official release said. Of the Rs 26,000 crore needed for…

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    • 22 October
      153

      Five killed as bus, autorickshaw collide in Andhra’s Annamayya district

      According to police, four persons travelling in the autorickshaw died on the spot, while another person succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning Annamayya: Five persons were killed and two injured when a private bus collided with an autorickshaw at Kalakada village in this district, police said on Tuesday. The accident took place at around 9.30 pm on Monday, they said. “The bus was coming from Piler side to Rayachoti side and while overtaking another bus, it had a head-on collision with the autorickshaw,” Rayachoti sub-divisional police officer Krishna Mohan said. According to police, four persons travelling in the autorickshaw died on the spot, while another person succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning. The two other injured persons are out of danger,…

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    • 22 October
      156

      Andhra CM Naidu inaugurates national drone summit in Amaravati

      The mega drone summit on October 22 and 23 at Mangalagiri in Guntur district will feature drone hackathons, exhibitions and participation from industry experts. Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day drone summit here, accompanied by Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu. The mega drone summit on October 22 and 23 at Mangalagiri in Guntur district will feature drone hackathons, exhibitions and participation from industry experts. As many as 1,711 delegates and 1,306 visitors are expected to attend the summit and the southern state is expected to ink two agreements with Quality Council of India (QCI) and IIT Tirupati. Over 8,000 people are said to attend the summit, which will be followed by a drone show at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada on…

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    • 22 October
      147

      CM Revanth may visit Wayanad to take part in Priyanka Gandhi’s nomination

      AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and party senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will attend the programme Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is expected to fly to Wayanad on Tuesday evening to participate in AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi’s nomination on Wednesday. The Congress is planning to make Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut a major event. Accordingly, instructions have been issued to senior leaders and Chief Ministers, including Revanth Reddy to participate in the nomination programme. AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and party senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will attend the programme. However, party sources in the State unit said, there was no clarity on the Chief Minister’s participation in the nomination programme. “He is down with cough and cold. As of now, there is still no confirmation,” a party…

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    • 22 October
      154

      ‘Manchi Mancherial’ selfie point removed by unidentified persons

      The point consisting of the sculpture and greenery was created in 2022, as part beautification of important junctions of the town spending Rs.20 lakh. Mancherial: A selfie point featuring a sculpture ‘Manchi Mancherial’ was removed by some unidentified persons at Ambedkar Chowrasta on Monday. The point consisting of the sculpture and greenery was created in 2022, as part beautification of important junctions of the town spending Rs.20 lakh. The removal of the point has angered the locals. Residents said that the point added a beauty to Mancherial and reflected the communal harmony of the town. They demanded stern action against the perpetrators. When asked, Mancherial Municipal commissioner A Maruthi Prasad said he was not unaware of the removal of the selfie point.…

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    • 22 October
      147

      MLC Jeevan Reddy’s aide killed by unidentified persons in Jagtial

      The accused rammed Ganga Reddy’s bike with a car from behind and later attacked him indiscriminately with knives Jagtial: Congress leader and former MPTC Maru Ganga Reddy (58), a close aide of MLC T Jeevan Reddy, was murdered by unidentified persons in Jabithapur of Jagtial rural mandal on Tuesday morning. The accused rammed Ganga Reddy’s bike with a car from behind and later attacked him indiscriminately with knives. Ganga Reddy sustained severe injuries in the incident. His family members tried to shift him to a hospital but he died on the way. MLC Jeevan Reddy rushed to Jagtial government hospital where the body of Ganga Reddy was kept. Enraged over the incident, Jeevan Reddy along with his followers staged a dharna on the Jagtial-Dharmapuri main road…

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    • 22 October
      146

      Mancherial selfie point: Former MLA Diwakar Rao demands stern action

      Asks municipal commissioner to take responsibility for the incident, demands officials to take stern action against perpetrators at the earliest Mancherial: Former MLA Nadipelli Diwakar Rao demanded municipal officials and police to take stringent action against those who removed selfie point — ‘Manchi Mancherial’ — at the Ambedkar Chowrasta. Diwakar Rao, along with ex-municipal chairperson, P Rajaiah, inspected the spot here on Tuesday. Rao expressed shock over the disappearance of the signage. He opined that the municipal commissioner should take responsibility for the removal of the sculpture by someone who did not like the sculpture. He found fault with the commissioner for lack of information over the incident. He recalled that the point was created reflecting the cultural and historical background of the…

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