Hyderabad : The task force on Saturday arrested Suryadevara Anil Kumar, 34, of Yapral for cheating people by collecting money on the false promise of providing jobs in the railways. Police said he had been arrested previously for similar offences. Police said Kumar would get the numbers of his targets from WhatsApp groups and promise them the posts. Police said he had deceived one Shaik Hussian by promising him the job of an inspector in the income-tax department at Patna. Hussian travelled to P

Hyderabad: Members of the GHMC Contractors Association held a protest on Saturday in front of the corporation head office over pending bills, and said they had decided to stop all civil and monsoon-related works till they were paid. According to the association members, bills of Rs.1,320 crore had not been cleared.

New Delhi :Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a poll rally in the Chandni Chowk parliamentary constituency in Delhi. He said that the Prime Minister is giving interviews to different news channels and outlets but refuses to have a debate with him, as proposed by some eminent citizens. Talking about the Congress and the INDIA bloc plans if they are able to form a government, Mr Gandhi said, We will throw the Agniveer scheme in the dustbin, simplify GST and

Hyderabad : The task force on Saturday along with city cybercrime police and TS Cyber Security Bureau have arrested five members of a gang for opening mule bank accounts and supplying them to cyberfraudsters. The arrested accused were identified Arif Saifi (Uttarakhand), Mohd. Abdul Naveed and Sohail Khan (both Dabeerpura), Mohd. Dade Khan (Kaladera) and Sohail Khan (Chandrayangutta). Saifi went to the Gulf in 2019 and came in contact with Zaid of Muradabad, UP, and Sandeep Singh of Punjab, who

The dating apps new ad campaign ignited a torrent of controversy, leading the company to issue an apology to women for suggesting that a vow of celibacy is not the answer

Faisal is allegedly involved in about 125 chain snatching cases in various police stations in both Hyderabad and Cyberabad commissionerates Faisal is allegedly involved in about 125 chain snatching cases in various police stations in both Hyderabad and Cyberabad commissionerates Hyderabad : Two unidentified persons snatched a three-tola gold chain from a vegetable vendor, Lakshmamma, at about 10 pm on Friday, police said on Saturday. They duo approached her while she was closing her shop, preten

Vijayawada : The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) Managing Director (MD), Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, issued a public alert on Saturday regarding a fake WhatsApp number impersonating him. An imposter has been using Rao's photo as their WhatsApp display picture and making calls using the number 7033400216. The MD has lodged a complaint with Vijayawada Cyber Crime Police. Rao urged all public officials and citizens to be cautious of calls and messages from this fraudulent numb

Krodhi; Uttarayana Tithi: Vaishakha Shukla Ekadasi till 1.48 pm Star: Hasta till 3.14 am (Monday) Varjyam: 9.46 am to 11.34 am Durmuhurtham: 4.55 pm to 5.47 pm Rahukalam: 4.30 pm to 6 pm

Vijayawada : The Election Commission of India appointed district collector for Palnadu and three SPs for Palnadu, Tirupati and Anantapur. They are: Lathkar Srikesh Balaji as district collector for Palnadu, Mallika Garg as SP of Palnadu, Harshavardhan as SP of Tirupati and Gautami Shalini as SP of Anantapur.

Vijayawada : Election authorities in Andhra Pradesh have banned loose sale of petrol and diesel in bottles, containers and drums up to June 10 as part of implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Following the ban, fuel will be filled at petrol pumps only in the fuel tanks of vehicles. The measure has been taken in the wake of AP witnessing violence during the polls on May 13 and also after the polls. Petrol bombs have been hurled mainly in Macherla area of Palnadu. Authorities have als

Visakhapatnam : Commissioner of police Dr A. Ravi Shankar said the Burma camp attack was purely personal and had nothing to do with politics. Addressing a press conference in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, the commissioner confirmed that the altercation was not politically motivated but rather a result of ongoing tensions between two families. It may be recalled that a violent altercation in the Burma camp between two families on Wednesday drew significant attention after one family claimed they wer

Vijayawada : AP government, following directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has released amounts to DBT schemes, whose payments had been stopped after the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force. A press release of the AP finance department on Saturday said it has been acting in strict conformity with the guidelines of the Model Code of Conduct and directives issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time, including making payments for various DBT schemes. The fi

Vijayawada : Police in Machilipatnam are investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman in Borrapothupalem on Saturday. The victim, identified as Kagitha Siva Nagarani, was a mother of three children. Reports indicate domestic issues may have been a factor. Nagarani's husband is currently assisting with enquiries. The Machilipatnam rural police station has registered a case and is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of death.

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's top-order, led by skipper Faf du Plessis, fired in unison as they posted a solid 218 for five against defending champion Chennai Super Kings in their must-win IPL clash here on Saturday. Du Plessis hit three fours and three sixes on his way to a 39-ball 54, his fourth fifty of the season, while Virat Kohli (47 off 29 balls), Rajat Patidar (41 off 23 balls) and Cameron Green (38 off 17 balls) also went on a six-hitting spree to put RCB on solid ground. Acc

Mumbai: Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BJPs star campaigner Yogi Adityanath on Saturday the POK (Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir) will become part of India when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets a third term in office. Campaigning in Maharashtra, Mr. Adityanath said that this Lok Sabha election is a battle between Ram bhakt and Ram drohi. Adityanath held back to back public meetings for BJP candidates Dr. Subhash Bhamare in Malegaon, Dr. Hemant Savara in Nalasopara and Adv Ujjwal Nikam in Mumbai. A

To fulfil my monthly commitment to this space, I began writing the kind of piece Im known for. It featured two Indian writers, a satabhishekam and a distant aunt named Lopamudra, all coming together in a gut-wrenching climax. But midway through my piece, I stopped, and asked myself What kind of writer are you ? As we hit the refresh button, wasnt it my duty, I told myself, to write a piece that displeased a larger section of the country than my usual pieces do? Whether our precious country redis

Bureaucrats in Telangana state are being kept on their toes by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy who is fast being viewed as a workaholic with him making it clear that it is 18 hours of work a day or else. After the hectic election campaign, there were some in the Secretariat who hoped that Revanth would take a break of sorts but that was not to be. Taking just a single days break on May 14, after polling ended on May 13, the Chief Minister was back at work on May 15 and the hopes among bureaucrat

Thalapathy Vijay's sci-fi action drama The Greatest Of All Time, directed by Venkat Prabhu, is set for a grand release on September 5th in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. The director recently shared a significant update on his Twitter account. The VFX work for The GOAT has been completed at Lola Visual Effects Lab in the USA, renowned for its de-aging techniques. Vijay will be seen in dual roles, with de-aging technology employed for his younger character. This visual effects technique, which makes a

The 14th Dalai Lama (spiritual name: Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso), who was born on July 6, 1935, has been resident in India since 1959, and is the highest spiritual leader and most revered head of Tibetan Buddhism. When I had visited Tibet, it was common to see ordinary Tibetans discreetly wearing his medallion. It was also very common to see his pictures in most Tibetan-owned shops in Tibet, Yunnan and Qinghai. The Dalai Lamas ecclesiastical influence extends into Indias

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The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park has initiated steps to bring 10 different species of wild animals and birds. The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park has initiated steps to bring 10 different species of wild animals and birds. Visakhapatnam: Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) has started acquiring a host of exotic animals, including Bengal fox, Himalayan black bear and scarlet macaws, making for a top-notch experience for its visitors. On top of this, IGZP has taken up several other initiatives li

1. Madgaon Express Kunal Khemu's directorial debut, Madgaon Express, is now available on Prime Video. This comedy film features Avinash Tiwari, Prateek Gandhi, Divyendu, and Nora Fatehi in lead roles. 2. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, a romantic drama starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, is now streaming on Jio Cinema. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film has made its OTT debut almost 11 months after its theatrical release. 3. Bastar: The Naxal Story The action thriller Basta

Resulting from scholar Alka Pandes decades of teaching experience, her new book, 108 Portraits of Indian Architecture, by publisher Arthshila, traverses the legacy of our countrys design lineage

Bigg Boss is a show that has a huge number of audiences irrespective of the language. Bigg Boss OTT season has also been a huge hit and it has a lot more fan base when compared to the television version. It is one of the most watched shows and the excitement for the show is increasing with each passing day. While the makers of the show gearing up for the launch, and viewers are eagerly awaiting the start date. Speculation about the host has been rampant, with initial reports suggesting that Salm

HYDERABAD : If you are looking for a calm getaway from the hurly burly of a hectic, busy life in the city and want to escape the chaos of traffic and the stress of work, Coorg is a perfect place to visit this summer. Located in Karnataka's Western Ghats, the picturesque destination in natures lap relieves you of your stress soon after you touch base, providing an instant sense of relaxation amidst greenery, mountains and serene rivers. The place I stayed was a peaceful retreat, where one can unw

Srinagar: A Muslim couple from Jaipur was fired upon by suspected militants at Yannar, a village in Jammu and Kashmir 's southern Anantnag district late Saturday night. In a similar incident reported from neighbouring Shopian district, a former village head was injured and later succumbed at a local hospital. The slain former Sarpanch has been identified as Aejaz Ahmed Sheikh. The police said that he was shot by militants from close range in Shopian's Hurpur area at around 10 pm on Saturday. How

Kakinada: The AP EAPCET-2024 engineering stream online examination, conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTU-K), commenced on Saturday in the state. The APEAPCET-2024 chairman and the JNTUK vice-chancellor G.V.R. Prasada Raju, reported that the examination was held in only one session on Saturday. Out of 31,386 registered candidates, 29,543 appeared for the exam, marking an attendance rate of 94.13 per cent. In Kakinada district, 1,060 students attended the exam out

Kakinada : Communist Party of India (CPI) state secretary K. Ramakrishna on Saturday said the Election Commission has conducted elections in a transparent manner, with IAS, IPS and other officials from DGP to IG level having been suspended or transferred for alleged bias. Speaking to media at Rajamahendravaram, Ramakrishna charged that Jagan Mohan Reddy had planned to win elections with the help of police, But the Election Commission has foiled his bid. He wanted the upcoming government in AP to

Kakinada: Five people were injured in a road accident near Mirzapur village on Saturday. An oil tanker traveling from Kondapalli to Eluru suffered a tyre burst, collided with an auto rickshaw, and then overturned. The Nuziveedu Rural police report that all five injured passengers from the auto rickshaw were initially taken to the Area Hospital in Nuziveedu. They were later transferred to the government hospital in Vijayawada for further treatment.The Nuziveedu Rural police have registered a case

Did you know Anil Kapoor has manifested his own stardom? An old interview video, which the actor has shared on his social media, proves so! The video features a young Anil Kapoor talking about his dreams as an actor. In the clip, the actor is heard saying that he wants to achieve stardom by doing small roles. Little that he knew that all his roles are making, were meant to make and have made a huge impact on the film industry. This interview of Kapoor is proof that he is the real life Fighter wh

Kakinada: Tragedy struck near Ravulapalem in the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Saturday. Two youths, identified as Sabbella Eswara Reddy, 20, and Penta Vijaya Kumar, 19, drowned in the Gowthami-Godavari river. A search is underway for another youth, Sathi Sampath Reddy. According to the Ravulapalem police, four friends, including Kommarthi Rajesh, 17, went to the river for a swim. Due to the strong currents, all four were swept away. Rajesh managed to reach the shore safely, but the rem

Exit polls have predicted rout for Congress in the assembly polls to Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh when counting of votes takes place on Sunday. Exit polls have predicted rout for Congress in the assembly polls to Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh when counting of votes takes place on Sunday. Vijayawada: June 1 is the day on which the last phase of the 2024 general elections will be held in India. On the day, several organisations are expected to release their

NEW DELHI: In a massive operation, security agencies have mounted surveillance on as many as 350 women employees in the critical security verticals of multinational companies, mostly American in origin. Sources privy to the development said these women, handling sensitive roles in the security architecture of multinational companies, are being targeted by international terror outfits like ISIS with the ulterior motive of exploiting them for future sinister plots. A banned terror outfit from Kera

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy along with some ministers will undertake a field visit of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages of Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme (KLIS) to take a first-hand stock of the situation in light of an interim report submitted by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) on monsoon protection measures at the barrages. Chairing a review meeting at the Secretariat on Saturday, where irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy briefed the participants, the Ch

Hyderabad: The Maheshwaram special operations team (SOT) and Chaitanyapuri police arrested Mohammed Abrar Hussain and Syed Insnain Mohammed for peddling in fake education certificates. The accused were found in possession of fake certificates of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeet, Varanasi, and Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Bihar. Police seized fake documents, degree certificates, mark-sheets, transcripts and recommendation letters. Two mobile phones and a laptop were confiscated during t

Bhubaneswar: Eighty-six candidates in the fray for the third phase of the assembly elections in Odisha have serious crime cases pending against them. Of them, four face murder charges. This was revealed by a report jointly prepared by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Odisha Election Watch based on the affidavits filed by the contestants. The report which was presented on Saturday pointed out that there are 383 candidates of various political parties who are in the fray in 42 Assembly

VIJAYAWADA: AP police on Saturday arrested Dr. Vuyyuru Lokesh Babu, reported to be a Telugu Desam sympathiser, for sending messages from Gannavaram Airport about Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's take off on a trip to Europe on Friday night. According to Gannavaram police, Dr. Lokesh hails from Washington and possesses an American citizenship. He had been at the Gannavaram Airport while the Chief Minister took off with his family for their foreign tour. Police found that Dr. Lokesh had bee

WARANGAL: Education principal secretary Burra Venkatesham on Saturday issued orders directing the Director General of vigilance and enforcement to conduct an enquiry into allegations against Kakatiya University Vice Chancellor Prof. Thatikonda Ramesh. Members of the Association of Kakatiya University Teachers (AKUT) had lodged a complaint with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleging that Prof. Ramesh was indulging in unlawful retention of terminated faculty, illegal transfers, unfair academic a

Hyderabad: Mangatrai Neeraj, a name synonymous with timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, proudly unveils its latest collection, Venus: The Goddess of Emerald. This new collection, designed by Nayan Gupta, represents a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, showcasing the unmatched beauty of emeralds in contemporary designs

Chennai: The State government has requested Tamils who have migrated to other States and foreign countries to become members of the Tamil Nadu Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board and receive the welfare schemes of the Government. Detailed information regarding the registration process and welfare schemes for Non-Resident Tamils (NRTs) are made available in the website https://nrtamils.tn.gov.in, an official press release said. Migration of Tamils to foreign countries has recently increased for rea

HYDERABAD: The Cyberabad economic offences wing (EOW) police on Saturday arrested the top brass of Bharati Builders for cheating more than 350 people of Rs 60 crore via pre-launch offers at a venture called Bharathi Lake View in Kompally. The arrested officials included Bharthi Builders chairman Dupati Nagaraju, CEO Thoddakula Narsimha Rao and managing director Mulpury Shivarama Krishna. Police said Nagaraju and Krishna started Bharathi Builders in 2021, with their office at Madhapur. They acqui

HYDERABAD: With the weather turning pleasant, thousands of people flock to popular spots such as Golconda fort, Gandipet, Shilparamam, Durgam Cheruvu, Shamirpet, Public Gardens, NTR Park, Lumbini Park, Sanjeevaiah Park, and around Hussainsagar lake. Families were seen relaxing and taking photographs across Tank Bund, while yachting activities added to the scenic beauty of the lake. Street vendors also reported increased sales on this day. Boating and other water activities experienced long queue

Hyderabad: The under-construction bridge over Musi River connecting Amberpet and Musarambagh, which will put an end the decades-old commuting woes, is likely to be inaugurated by December. The previous bridge at the spot connecting the two localities was low and would be inundated during heavy downpours when the water level in the river rose. To address the issue, the GHMC is building the new bridge after demolishing the existing one, at a cost of Rs 52 crore. Construction of most of the foundat

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad experienced heavy rain and 40 kmph winds on Saturday, providing a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat that had persisted until the afternoon. The rain, which began with heavy downpours in various parts of the city, intensified later. The rain caused significant traffic jams across the city. Roads in places like Miyapur, Chandanagar, Serilingampally, and Medchal were heavily waterlogged. According to the TS Development Planning Society (TSDPS), Miyapur received 45 mm

Goghat (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that the INDIA bloc will come to power in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and BJP will ot cross the 200 mark in the polls. She accused Congress, and CPI(M) of having entered into a nexus with BJP in the state to discredit the state government and asked the electorate not to vote for any non-TMC parties which will benefit the saffron camp. Addressing an election rally at Goghat under the Aramb

Abolition of the Dharani portal and replacing it with the Bhumata' portal was a poll plank of the Congress in the run-up to the 2023 Assembly elections. (Image: Twitter) Abolition of the Dharani portal and replacing it with the Bhumata' portal was a poll plank of the Congress in the run-up to the 2023 Assembly elections. (Image: Twitter) HYDERABAD: The committee constituted by the state government to resolve Dharani portal-related grievances has decided to clear pending one lakh applications by

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister on Saturday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been displaying the Chinese constitution at his rallies, instead of the Indian one. The BJP leader claimed that the book shown by Gandhi is with a red cover like the original Chinese constitution, whereas the original Indian constitution has a blue cover. Rahul is displaying a red Chinese constitution to the people attending his meetings, Sarma wrote on X. In response, several social media users said that th

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and development while delivering a series of fiery speeches across Delhi and Haryana and launching a vigorous attack on the Opposition over its democracy in danger claim if the BJP-led NDA retains power. He said that though four generations of Congress ruled in Delhi, the Opposition party now is not capable of fighting for even four seats here. He urged voters to reject the INDI alliance, alleging that their manifesto

Visakhapatnam: In a remarkable display of resilience, ninety-four tribal families from four villages have collectively earned Rs 76,46,960 in one month this year through cashew crops grown on 110 acres. The Kalyanapulova village of Ravikavitham mandal in Anakapalli district made this significant achievement possible. Historically burdened by debt and living in conditions akin to slavery, these tribals, led by Ajay Kumar, have not only raised awareness but also liberated themselves from debt. Due

Calls upon to send Odisha CMs close aide Pandia back to Tamil Nadu