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Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

During Mann Ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

Ending China Standoff High Point in '24: Foreign Policy, Bangla Poses a Challenge

In a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

APPY New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.

Women warriors to help restore confidence in Anna University

FOLLOWING the sexual assault of a student last week, Anna University is set to form a group of 'women warriors' to help build confidence among students to approach deans, heads of departments and other faculty members to resolve their issues, be they related to sexual harassment or academics.

Kerala MLA falls off dais at stadium, hurt

UMA Thomas, the Congress MLA representing Thrikkakara, sustained serious injuries after falling from a 15-feet-high dais at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium where she arrived to attend a mega dance programme on Sunday evening.

Negligent' RMP Arrested for Woman's Death

Yellareddypet police arrested a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) for allegedly administering the wrong medical treatment and causing a 30-year-old woman's death.

GHMC, NIT-W to collaborate to address traffic, drainage issues

In a bid to address critical urban challenges such as traffic congestion and drainage management, the GHMC in collaboration with the civil engineering division of National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT-W) will establish a state-of-the-art technology centre to deliver modern, practical and sustainable solutions and incorporate them at the planning stage of future projects.

Dr BR Ambedkar Open University faces crisis in AP

DR BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), originally established as Andhra Pradesh Universal University in 1982, is grappling with significant challenges, worsened by the Telangana government's decision to halt admissions in AP for the academic year 2024-25.

GHMC to review grade separator proposals at JNTU, Allwyn X Road

Hyd civic body to engage a consultant, explore alternatives and prepare preliminary report

NABL Labs to Be Empanelled to Check Quality of Civil Works in Hyd

IN response to criticism over the alleged poor quality of civil works, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has decided to empanel National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited laboratories.

Process to Finalise Modalities Begins

The Cabinet sub-committee on Rythu Bharosa is in the process of finalising the modalities to be followed in implementing the scheme from Sankranti.

TG to Demand Bharat Ratna for Manmohan

The state government is likely to pass a resolution in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, recommending Bharat Ratna for former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday.

Kavitha Asks People To Question Cong On Its 'Failures'

BRS MLC K Kavitha on Sunday called upon the people to question the Congress on its \"failures\" and \"misdeeds\".

Rising crime rate indication of governance failure: Harish

BRS MLA T Harish Rao on Sunday expressed deep concern over the \"alarming rise\" in crime rate across the state, including crime against women and minor girls.

Focus on digital footprints to identify fraudulent Dharani transactions

AS the state government has announced its decision to conduct a forensic audit of suspicious transactions on Dharani portal, the integrated land records management system, the authorities are preparing a list of areas that needs to be covered under the scientific investigation.

Crumbling arch on NH 163 a threat to commuters

THE Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, built by the Roads and Buildings (R&B) department about seven years ago at Pembarthy on Hyderabad-Warangal National Highway-163, is now in a dilapidated state.

Democracy continues to thrive in India, it's limited in other countries: Uttam

STRESSING the vital role of parliamentary democracy in empowering individuals, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday said that country's democratic framework is the foundation for realising the dreams of common people.

Kanha Shanti Vanam Students' Skills Impress CM

CHIEF Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday visited the Kanha Shanti Vanam, a global centre for meditation and spiritual development located in Nandigama mandal of Rangareddy district.

Boy's head freed after getting stuck in iron grill

THE Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshminarsimha Swamy queue was halted briefly when a boy's head got stuck in an iron grill on Sunday.

Kalyanotsavam of Mallanna sees huge turnout

A large number of devotees from Medak, Sangareddy, Siddipet, Warangal, Hyderabad, and other places attended the Kalyanotsavam for Komuravelli Mallanna at the temple premises on Sunday.

Constable found hanging near police station

A 50-year-old head constable was found hanging from a tree near the Kulcharam police station in the wee hours of Sunday.

Crime in Telangana rose by 9.87% in 2024

Increase in cybercrime, NDPS, murder, culpable homicide cases

AR constable poisons family unsuccessfully, ends life

Allegedly under pressure due to mounting debts, an Armed Reserve (AR) constable died by suicide after feeding his family members poison-laced drinks at their residence in the town late on Saturday.

84th Numaish to Kick Off on January 3, Featuring Young Minds, Diverse Products

THE 84th All India Industrial Exhibition, popularly known as Numaish, is all set to begin on January 3, 2025, at the Exhibition Grounds in Nampally.

Maoist activities down to zero in TG: IGP

POINTING to the death of 14 Maoists in recent encounters and the arrest of several others in Bhadradri-Kothagudem and Mulugu districts, Multizone-I Inspector General of Police (IGP) S Chandrasekhar Reddy on Sunday said that activities of left-wing extremists had dropped to nil in Telangana.

Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

Not our fault: Sandhya management's reply to police

The management of the Sandhya Theatre has reportedly told the Hyderabad Police that it can in no way be blamed for the stampede on December 4 that claimed the life of a woman and left a boy battling for life since a major movie production house was managing the security for the premiere of Pushpa-2.