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KTR caught eating at Rs 5 Food Counter!
Telangana Minister K Taraka Rama Rao on Monday monitored the programmes taken up by GHMC. He has even gone for field inspection to check if the works taken up by Government were implemented perfectly. By noon, KTR stopped at the Rs 5 food counter set up by GHMC in Yousufguda. He
Receptionist's Rape Attempt on Techie in Hyd
Rape attempt on a Software Professional at a restaurant in Hyderabad created a sensation. The Victim, who works as a Manager for a Software Firm in Visakhapatnam, reached Hyderabad on Monday for stayed at Sitara Grand Hotel in LB Nagar. Upon knowing that she is alone, Receptionis
Telangana far better than AP
As per Sample Registration System Baseline Survey 2014, Telangana performed better than Andhra Pradesh in many aspects. Telangana is ahead of AP, be it Piped Drinking Water (Urban), Closed Sewerage System (Urban), High Schools, Graduation facility, Bus Connectivity, Railway Conne
Movie on Manmohan Singh, 'The Accidental PM'
NEW DELHI: "It takes years of labour and exemplary political acumen to even dream of heading a state. But this is the story of a man who possessed neither, and yet went on to become a prime minister. A man, who was unaware even a day before his anointment, that he will be PM of w
Mudragada's dharna at Amalapuram PS
Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabhan staged a protest at Amalapuram police station against the arrests made following the Tuni violence incident.
What Nirmala Seetharaman has done to AP?
Commerce Minister Nirmala Seetharaman addresses allegations regarding her contribution to Andhra Pradesh by listing her development initiatives.
Kohli - World's 8th Most Popular Athlete!
Virat Kohli has been named the world's 8th most popular athlete in the latest ESPN World Fame 100 rankings, making him the only Indian on the list.
Advocate hacked to death in Kodambakkam
A Madras High Court advocate, C Murugan, was brutally hacked to death by a gang in Kodambakkam, Chennai, in broad daylight.
KCR unfurls India's Second largest Tricolour
Telangana celebrated its second formation day with CM KCR unfurling the country's second-tallest national flag in Hyderabad.
Heavy rains likely to continue today
Heavy rains continue to lash Chennai due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal, causing traffic disruptions and flooding fears among residents. Rainfall measurements reached up to 11 cm in some areas.
Chennai sees relentless downpour
Chennai experienced its second-highest May rainfall on record, with 67mm till Tuesday morning. A low-pressure system is expected to intensify, bringing more rain and high winds to the city and coastal Tamil Nadu.
Quota For Differently-Abled In Government Jobs Not Implemented
The Indian government has acknowledged its failure to implement the mandated 3% reservation for differently-abled individuals in government jobs, despite a recent special drive to fill vacancies.
Kolkata flyover collapse: Several feared dead, Mamata Banerjee at the site
A major tragedy occurred in North Kolkata as an under-construction flyover collapsed, trapping many people and prompting a massive rescue operation.
Animal cruelty: Woman in Bengaluru flung 8 puppies on a boulder to teach mother a lesson
A Bengaluru woman has been booked for animal cruelty after allegedly killing eight puppies by throwing them against a boulder.
UPA's flagship rural jobs scheme gets a big boost from Modi govt
The Modi government has increased funding for the MGNREGA rural jobs scheme to a record high, surpassing previous budget allocations.
RBI keeps rates on hold; says Budget key to more easing
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has kept interest rates steady but hinted at future cuts if the upcoming Union Budget supports growth.
U.S. considers re-merger of India, Pakistan desks
The U.S. State Department is considering merging its India and Pakistan desks, potentially reversing a policy of 'de-hyphenated' relations.
BJP expels own man in MP for ‘cow slaughter’
The BJP expelled a local leader in Madhya Pradesh following his arrest for allegedly slaughtering a cow.
Mortgages offer silver lining for India's banks as corporate loans languish
Indian banks are seeing a surge in mortgage-loan growth, providing a stable alternative as corporate lending continues to slow down.
Smriti Irani claims Hyderabad student's suicide 'not a Dalit vs non-Dalit' issue
HRD Minister Smriti Irani dismissed the caste-based narrative surrounding Rohith Vemula's suicide, calling it a malicious attempt to incite unrest.