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1200 kg cannabis seized in Visakhapatnam, 2 held

Krishnadevipeta Police seized 1200 kgs cannabis and arrested two persons from near Kedi Peta area of Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.... read..

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Telangana reports 1,879 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths

As many as 1,879 new coronavirus cases and 7 deaths were reported on Tuesday, as per the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare.... read..

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COVID positive patients with symptoms can directly approach Gandhi Hospital in Telangana

Dr G Srinivas Rao, Telangana State Director of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) has informed that COVID positive patients with moderate to severe symptoms can directly approach the Gandhi Hospital stating that the state government has made elaborate a... read..

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The man whose life aim was to chisel mountain into temple

This is unbelievable but true. With single-minded determination and hard work, a man chiselled a mountain into a temple.... read..

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20-yr-old youth arrested in Hyderabad for harassing minor girl

A 20-year-old youth was arrested by Rachakonda police for allegedly harassing a minor girl by sending sexually explicit photos through a social media platform.... read..

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12 arrested in Vizag gas leak tragedy incident, 3 govt officials suspended

Two months after the gas leak mishap at LG Polymers factory in Visakhapatnam, 12 persons were arrested in connection with the incident on Tuesday.... read..

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1,879 new cases push Telangana's Covid tally to over 27K

The spike in the number of Covid-19 cases continued in Telangana with 1,879 new infections on Tuesday, pushing the states tally to over 27,000.... read..

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COVID-19: Locals vandalise wine shop in Andhra's Prakasam

Locals of Boddikurapadu village in Talluru Mandal have vandalised a wine shop as they were angry over the opening of the shop and restaurant here.... read..

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PM Modi made India proud as China agreed to disengage at LAC: BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made India proud as China has agreed to disengage at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), said NV Subhash BJP's Telangana spokesperson on Tuesday.... read..

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Absurd to blame persons with disabilities for lack of investments: Asaduddin Owaisi

After the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities sought comments of stakeholders over proposed amendment in RPwD Act, 2016, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed the Centre and said that it is "absurd to blame persons with disabilities for ... read..

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Telangana reports 1,831 new coronavirus cases

As many as 1,831 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths were reported in Telangana on Monday.... read..

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94-year-old woman in Hyderabad recovers from COVID-19

A 94-year-old woman patient, who was undergoing treatment for coronavirus, was discharged from state-run Gandhi Hospital on Monday after she recovered from the disease.... read..

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Telangana Textile policy is best in India, says KTR

"Telangana Textile policy is the best in India", said Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao during a webinar hosted by Invest India Exclusive Investment Forum under the title 'Textile and Apparel Sector Edition' on Monday.... read..

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Andhra minister's escort vehicle overturns, cop killed

A policeman died and three others, including two constables, were injured when an escort vehicle in Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister B. Srinivas Reddy's convoy overturned near Hyderabad on Tuesday.... read..

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Charminar, Golconda Fort shut after brief re-opening

The Charminar and the Golconda Fort, two of Hyderabad's most famous monuments, were re-opened for visitors on Monday, only to be shut again as authorities took a U-turn.... read..

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NIMS begins subject registration for Covid vax clinical trial

The subject enrolment for Phase-I clinical trial of India's first indigenous vaccine for COVID-19 began at Nizam's Institute of Medical Science (NIMS) here on Tuesday.... read..

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Namrata Shirodkar shares 'rare capture' of 'elusive son'

Mahesh Babus wife, actress Namrata Shirodkar, has shared a "rare capture" of her "elusive son" Gautam on social media.... read..

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Telangana begins demolition of old secretariat in Hyd

A week after the Telangana High Court cleared decks for construction of a new complex for Telangana state secretariat, the state government on Tuesday started demolishing the existing buildings.... read..

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If sacrifice not possible, Muslims can donate money: Hyd seminary

Muslims, who can't sacrifice sheep or cattle on Eid-ul-Azha this time due to the Covid-19 situation, can donate the equivalent amount to the poor, according to a decree issued by a leading Islamic seminary in Hyderabad.... read..

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Hyderabad civic body to refurbish 14 crematoriums for COVID-19 funerals

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is expected to complete the work of refurbishing 14 crematoriums soon for COVID-19 funerals, following Municipal Administration and Urban Development Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar's directives issued on Mo... read..

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Hyderabad man convicted for 10 years in minor girl rape case

A man was convicted by a court here on Monday to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl three years ago.... read..

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Covid patient's body buried using JCB in Andhra, family's consent taken, says Commissioner

An earthmover was used to bury the body of a COVID-19 patient in Tirupati here on Sunday, authorities said adding that permission was obtained from the deceased's family.... read..

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1,590 new Covid cases, seven deaths in Telangana

Telangana on Sunday reported 1,590 new Covid-19 cases, pushing the state's tally to 23,902, officials said.... read..

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Telangana reports 1,590 new coronavirus cases, 7 more deaths

Telangana on Sunday recorded 1,590 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths, according to the state government's Director of Public Health and Family Welfare.... read..

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Can't say about capital shifting but we are prepared: Andhra DGP after Vizag visit

Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Gautam Sawang on Sunday denied to comment on the capital shifting but said they are prepared.... read..

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TPCC holds 'black flag and badge' protest against high power bills in Hyderabad

The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) on Monday conducted a 'black flag and badge protest' here against the high electricity bills in the state during the times of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.... read..

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Andhra: Three constables suspended for consuming alcohol inside police station

Three constables at Hindupur town station in Anantapuram district were suspended on Monday after a video surfaced, in which they were seen consuming alcohol inside the police station.... read..

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Hyderabad man alleges private hospital refuses to discharge his father for not paying bill

A man in Hyderabad alleged that a private hospital did not discharge his father for not paying the cost for treatment.... read..

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Mahesh Babu shares '3 worlds' in one picture

Telugu star Mahesh Babu's new post sums up the "three worlds" of nerdy, goofy and sane.... read..

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Charged Rs 1.15 lakh for 1 day Covid treatment: Hyderabad doc

A woman doctor serving at a government-run hospital in Hyderabad alleged that a private hospital charged her Rs 1.15 lakh for one-day treatment of Covid.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: TDP Chief accuses YSRCP govt of running a SMS COVID testing racket

TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu has accused the YSRCP government of running an "SMS testing racket" and cheating the public regarding the number of tests conducted. He further appealed to the Centre to look into the matter.... read..

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DRDO to set up research cell at IIT Hyd for defence tech requirements

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will establish a research cell at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad to meet the future defence technological requirements of the country. This was announced here on Monday.... read..

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When 'man of masses' Prabhas was greeted by a huge crowd

Fans of Telugu superstar Prabhas were in a mood to celebrate all through Monday, because the actor had started shooting for the first part of "Baahubali" seven years ago on this day.... read..

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Andhra reports 1,322 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

A total of 1,322 COVID-19 cases were reported in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 20,019, an officer said.... read..

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Telangana woman councillor dies of Covid-19

A woman councillor in Telangana's Sangareddy district died of Covid-19 on Monday, officials said.... read..

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Hyderabad: 34-year-old kills self by jumping into lake over COVID-19 fear

A 34-year-old man, who was a native of West Bengal, jumped into Hussain Sagar Lake here fearing that he was suffering from coronavirus.... read..

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Vizag gas leak: High Power Committee submits report to Andhra CM

The High Power Committee formed to probe the Vizag gas leak incident submitted a 4,000-page report to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.... read..

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Congress in Telangana demands waiver of electricity bills

The main opposition Congress party in Telangana on Monday staged protests across the state, demanding the state government waive electricity bills for the entire lockdown period for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and small businesses.... read..

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Chandrababu Naidu appeals Centre to look into Andhra govt's 'SMS testing racket'

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday slammed Andhra Pradesh Government for allegedly running an "SMS testing racket" through which people in Anantapur who had not given their samples have also received SMSes dec... read..

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Reports of Venkatagiri Police Station being shut down are untrue: Nellore Police

Reports of the Venkatagiri Police Station being shut down as the entire staff tested positive for COVID-19 are untrue, said an officer at the police station.... read..

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DRDO to establish research cell at IIT Hyderabad to meet future defence technological needs

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will establish a Research Cell at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad to meet the future defence technological requirements of the country.... read..

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Four smugglers held, drugs and cash recovered in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam Police on Sunday raided a house in city's Fourth Town police station limits following which four alleged drug smugglers have been arrested. The Visakhapatnam Special Task Force Police also claimed to have recovered 61 LSD blots, Rs 9,500 in... read..

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50-year-old man booked for raping minor girl in Hyderabad

A 50-year-old has been booked for allegedly raping a minor girl here.... read..

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COVID-19: Hyderabad's historical monuments reopen for public

The gates of Hyderabad's famous historical monuments Golconda Fort and Charminar were thrown open for visitors on Monday after months of shutdown due to coronavirus-induced lockdown.... read..

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Mahankali Temple Committee offers 'bonam' at Kanaka Durga temple in Andhra's Vijayawada

Members of Telangana-based Mahankali Temple Committee offered 'bonam' at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada on Ashadha Purnima, on Sunday.... read..

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UP CM's 'Thok Denge' policy is to be blamed for Kanpur encounter: Owaisi

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for their 'Thok Denge' policy, which has left eight police personnel dead in Kanpur encounter.... read..

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Telangana's COVID-19 tally crosses 22,000 mark

The COVID-19 cases in Telangana crossed 22,000 mark on Saturday with 1,850 people testing positive during the last 24 hours, health officials said.... read..

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KT Rao welcomes investment in construction equipment companies in Telangana

Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao on Saturday welcomed the investments in construction equipment companies in the state.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh crosses million-mark in COVID-19 testing

Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday said that it has conducted over one million COVID-19 tests in the state till date to combat the widespread illness.... read..

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YSRCP MP requests LS Speaker to install Alluri Sitarama Raju statue in Parliament premises

YSRCP MP K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju on Saturday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over the unveiling of the statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Parliament premises.... read..

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GMRVF Hyderabad introduces online skill-based training courses to train school, college dropouts

GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) arm of GMR Group has introduced online skill-based training courses to train school and college dropouts to enhance their employability skill sets in Hyderabad during the COVID-... read..

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