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Kishan Reddy (DC Image)

Kishan Reddy asks KCR to change himself before changing India

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Kishan said while Modi worked for the nation 18 hours a day, Chandrashekar Rao worked barely for 18 hours a month

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and TD chief N Chandrababu Naidu. (Photo: DC/Twitter)

Political heat peaks in scorching summer in Andhra Pradesh

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Analysts say the YSRC is having the upper hand in the present political campaigns

Aryan Khan (PTI)

Clean chit for Aryan Khan in cruise drugs case

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The special investigation team of the NCB on Friday filed a 6,000-page charge sheet naming 14 accused

Nikhat Zareen after winning the gold medal in the 52-kg category in boxing. (Twitter)

Govt reward eludes Nikhat Zareen after big win in World Boxing

TD leaders presenting plough to Former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu during the party's Mahanadu in Ongole on Friday. — DC Image/C. Narayana Rao

TD will be back in power, says Chandrababu Naidu

Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik is escorted by police officers to a court in New Delhi. (AP Photo/Dinesh Joshi)

India slams OIC for remarks on sentencing Yasin Malik

TDP leader and former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu addresses the gatherung on the opening day of Mahanadu in Ongole. (C.Narayana Rao/DC)

Naidu says he served food to get ISB to Hyderabad

Indian Army personnel gather at the site after a vehicle carrying 26 jawans fell in the Shyok river, at the Turtuk area in Ladakh. At least 7 jawans were killed while 19 others sustained injuries in the accident, according to officials. (PTI)

Seven Army jawans killed, 19 injured in road mishap

Rubaiya Sayeed (Facebook)

Rubaiya Sayeed summoned as witness in 1989 abduction case

A generation of Indians from all over the country from last 50 years have visited Amar Jawan Jyoti to pay their respect to fallen Indian soldiers and it has etched strongly in the emotional psyche of Indians. (Twitter)

Inverted Rifle, helmet shifted from India Gate to War Memorial

Film director Ram Gopal Varma (DC)

Telangana HC stays cheating case on Ram Gopal Varma

Konaseema district superintendent of police K.S.S.V. Subba Reddy indicated that internet services may not be restored for another two days. (Representational Image/ DC)

Internet ban after Konaseema arson to continue

As per latest meteorological indications, westerly winds have strengthened at lower levels over the south Arabian Sea and deepened. (PTI file image)

Monsoon is finally advancing towards Kerala

Easy availability of drugs, cannabis and lack of surveillance in secluded areas are cited are the main reasons for the spurt in criminal activities. (Representational image: DC)

Easy access to ganja reason behind increase in crimes

YSRC general secretary V. Vijayasai Reddy (Twitter)

YSRC slammed Naidu for heedless remarks

Politicos intensify charity, social works in view of elections

Molested while house-hunting: Woman

following a complaint lodged by the child rights activists, who provided photographs and evidence, an FIR was registered against the SVVU Registrar and three others — Representational image/DC

Alipiri police books registrar, three others in child marriage case

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following a complaint lodged by the child rights activists, who provided photographs and evidence, an FIR was registered against the SVVU Registrar and three others — Representational image/DC

Alipiri police books registrar, three others in child marriage case

After the death of his parents, Srinivas took over the business empire, which is mainly based out of Bengaluru. Though Srinivas is living in Sadashivnagar, he is in the process of taking over his parent’s political reins in Chittoor in 2024. — Representational ilmage/AFP

NCB picks up former TTD chairman’s son in narcotics case

The hospital was selected for the prestigious award, under which it will get an assistance of Rs 2 lakh per annum for three years for improving amenities. — DC Image

Kandukur area hospital bags ‘LaQshya’ award

Dalit driver kin denied death certificate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI)

Reforms back on track after 2014, India now means business for world: Modi

Directing the listing of the matter on July 27, the court directed the Union of India to file its response to the recommendations made by the panel within a period of six weeks from Thursday. (Representational Image/ PTI)

Supreme Court: Prostitution is a profession, all have full legal protection

Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik is escorted by police officers to a court in New Delhi, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Dinesh Joshi)

Yasin Malik in a separate cell at Tihar jail under heavy security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)

Big vaccine drive, self-reliance mark 8 years of Modi government

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Low blow for alcohol lovers as liquor prices go higher in Telangana

The new price list is available on the website www.tsbcl.telangana.gov.in/ts/ — Representational image/DC

Nation's envy: TS legislators are highest paid in the country

Telangana MLAs shot to the top of the ladder in 2016 when the state government hiked their pay and allowances by an overwhelming 163 per cent in one go. (Representational Image/File)

Experts for study on bee population

Even if bees are affected at sub-lethal levels, their fall in health eventually contributes to the collapse of their colonies. (Representational Image/ Pexels)

Report: India might turn zoonotic disease hotspot

Map shows emerging ‘hotspots’ of zoonotic diseases spread from wildlife, from the ’State of the World's Forests 2022’ report. (By Arrangement)

Saileswaram Jatara turns a messy affair this year

This year’s entry fee collection turned into a mess with sudden orders from Hyderabad that the entry fee be scrapped, two days into the festival. (DC Image)

What do we know about 'stealth omicron' so far?

In rare cases, early research indicates BA.2 can infect people even if they’ve already had an omicron infection. COVID-19 vaccines appear just as effective against both kinds of omicron, offering strong protection against severe illness and death. (DC file photo)

Over 140 goons barge into King Koti Palace

Over 140 men, some of them Sikhs armed with swords barged into Nizam -Ki-davdi at Bogulkunka in king koti. Later some of them were taken into custody by Narayanguda police. (Photo: P.Surendra/DC)

DC Exclusive: Rs 1,500 crore land scam in Hyderabad by GHMC, revenue dept

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurates 13 new districts in Andhra Pradesh (Twitter/@perni_nani)

Thousands of TN workers give finishing touches to new shrine

We have been working here for three to four months now. Some of Of the total 1,050 members, over 50 workers have been toiling hard at the sanctum sanctorum. (DC Image)us have been involved in the gold plating works while most have been assigned with designing and installing the Kalasams, said a Tamil Nadu-based worker. — DC Image

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Columns

Anita Katyal | Surjewala in key panel surprising; tofu and walnuts for jailed Sidhu

It would be worth finding out if doctors recommend the same diet for other inmates with a similar medical condition

Anita Katyal

Pavan K. Varma | Gyanvapi puts focus on truth and reconciliation

A wrong turn of events at the wrong time can change the future evolution of nations

Pavan K Varma

Shreya Sen-Handley | The happy ‘loser’s cheerful musings

Shreya Sen-Handley

Let sandals snap and house keys hide, false friends fall away and gossip abide

Shreya Sen-Handley

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As the rain clouds had advanced over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on May 16, it was estimated that the monsoon would touch Kerala on May 27. (Representational Image/ AFP)

Monsoon may be delayed in Kerala: IMD

Chief Minister Sri K. Chandrashekar Rao met with former Prime Minister Sri H. D Devegowda and former Chief Minister of Karnataka H. D Kumaraswamy in Bangalore today. (Twitter)

Politics in India will change: KCR

Of the city's overall housing sales, Hyderabad displayed the highest demand for luxury (17%) and ultra-luxury (8%) segment homes priced above INR 2.5 Cr. (Representational image: Youtube)

Hyderabad sees highest demand for luxury houses in percentage terms

The app will be open for the consumers to download on their smart mobile phones so that they can track the prices of essential commodities at markets located near them. (Representational Image/ ANI)

Andhra Pradesh to develop app for crop prices

Isro Chairman Dr S. Somanath (Twitter)

Isro to share knowhow with 11 hospitals in country

On Tuesday, 117 locations may have heat waves while 72 locations may experience it on May 25. — Representational image/By arrangement

Heat wave warning for 12 districts in Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary (ANI)

Karnataka: Spoken English lessons for students in Government hostels

Rama Rao with Lulu Group head Yusuf Ali. (Photo: Twitter)

KTR strikes gold on day one at Davos, gets Rs.600 cr investment

Entertainment

Sesh Adivi

I am a successful actor, good writer and a failed director: Adivi Sesh

Actress Dollysha. (By Arrangement)

Fighting for her right

Allu Arjun (aka Bunny). (Twitter)

Allu Arjun moves out of ‘Mega’ shadow

The unit of Kushi on location at Pahalgam

Kashmir diaries

Sobhita Dhulipala

It’s an honour to be a part of Major: Sobhita Dhulipala

Pawan Kalyan to play a lecturer

Jobs & Education

The Governor bestowed honorary doctorate on Sri City managing director Ravindra Sannareddy in recognition of his contributions to the field of technology and industry, as well as his vision and unrelenting efforts towards transforming the backward Satyavedu, Varadaiahpalem and Tada mandals into a vibrant industrial zone. — DC Image

Governor presents gold medals to VSU students

Sandip Chatterjee (Photo by arrangement)

Bengali techie gets patent in stereoscopy

Aspirants at a free coaching centre in Gopalraopet in Palair assembly constituency in Khammam district (DC)

Govt job seekers flood libraries, coaching centres

This is the next step in education reforms being implemented by Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy (in picture) after he introduced English-medium education in government schools. — By arrangement

AP begins government schools' affiliation process to CBSE

Sports

During his interaction with the champions, an elated PM relived the memory of the historic Thomas Cup campaign where India clinched gold medal (ANI_

This is not a small feat, keep it up: PM Modi to Thomas Cup winners

Nikhat defeated Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas to clinch the medal in the 52kg category. (By Arrangement)

Nikhat Zareen’s historic gold enthuses Indian boxing enthusiasts

India's team members pose with their nation flag after winning Thomas Cup title in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP/PTI)

Historic title triumph: India stun Indonesia 3-0 to win Thomas Cup

Indian men's badminton team poses with the trophy after winning the Thomas Cup, in Bangkok, Thailand. (PTI Photo)

AP players play key role in India's first Thomas Cup win

In this file photo Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds returns to the pavillion after being dismissed against Bangladesh during a warm up match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, on June 1, 2009. (Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Flamboyant Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

Krunal Pandaya with his son. (By Arrangement)

Blurred loyalties

Chun'an Jieshou Sports Centre Velodrome, a venue of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in Hangzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang Province. (Photo: AP)

Hangzhou Asian Games postponed amid COVID surge in China

A Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fan Heta Shah, got down on one knee and proposed to her boyfriend during the team’s encounter with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MCA Stadium in Pune. (By Arrangement)

Maidens take over

Lifestyle

Cover image of the book 'Whole Numbers and Half Truths: What Data Can and Cannot Tell Us about Modern India' by Rukmini S. (Twitter)

Book Review | Why the ‘hardest’ journalism is exactly what matters most

Cover image of the book 'The Black Magic Women: Stories from Northeast India' by Moushumi Kandali. (By Arrangement)

Book excerpt | This in-between space of destruction and desire

Cover image of the book 'Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life' By Gita Piramal. (By Arrangement)

Book Review | History of Indian nation-building from the standpoint of Rahul Bajaj

Cover image of 'Anti-Clock' by V.J. James, translated by Ministhy S. (By Arrangement)

Book Review | Of death’s grim reapers, their wishes, hurts and revelations

A normal BP should ideally be 140/90 and both the systolic, diastolic and mean readings are important. (Representational image/ ANI)

High BP is a silent killer, do not ignore

Director of Tata institute for genetics and society and former CCMB director Rakesh Mishra said BA4 was a sub-lineage of omicron and hence unlikely to trigger any wave. (Representational Image/ AFP)

BA4 variant unlikely to trigger any wave: Experts

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

Those distinguished men and their marvellous motorbikes

The condition, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, involves blood beating against the artery walls at a pressure that is higher than usual. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Post-Covid: Rise in high BP cases among youths

Technology

Elon Musk. (AP)

Musk sells $4B in Tesla shares, presumably for Twitter deal

Elon Musk. (AFP)

Twitter, under shareholder pressure, begins deal talks with Musk

Such frauds are commonly noticed on online dating platforms and video call services, all of which saw a surge in user responses during the lazy Covid times. (Representational image)

Beware of video calls from stranger, warn police

Hyderabad police considering analyzers to catch drug users Musk reveals 9.2% stake in Twitter, shares surge 26% Firms produce RF systems and Electromechanical Actuators at ISRO’s in-house facility

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South Entertainment

Divi Vadthya

Shooting in Lambasingi was adventurous: Divi Vadthya

Mahesh Babu. (Twitter)

Mahesh Babu’s film, hit or flop?

Mannara

Travelling solo made me more confident: Mannara

'We shot most of the film in a remote area in Lambasingi (close to Vizag), which was cut off from the rest of the world' says Divi Vadthya. (By Arrangement)

‘Shooting in Lambasingi was an adventure’

Choreographer/director/producer Ganesh Acharya. (Twitter)

Allu Arjun is my friend, he likes me too

Producer Ram Gopal Varma. (DC)

Hyderabad court stops screening of RGV's film over pending dues

World

Law enforcement personnel walk outside Uvalde High School after shooting a was reported earlier in the day at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (William Luther/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

Texas school massacre: 19 children, 2 adults shot dead, several critical

Ranil Wickremesinghe (Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed Finance Minister by Prez Gotabaya

A port worker stands by a ship that carried emergency supplies granted as humanitarian aid by Tamil Nadu government to Sri Lankan people at a port in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices to record high

US President Joe Biden attends a press conference at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on May 23, 2022. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

China 'flirting with danger', US would defend Taiwan if Beijing invades: Biden

Namal Rajapaksa (ANI)

'India big brother to Sri Lanka': Namal Rajapaksa thanks India for humanitarian aid

Ukrainian servicemen sit in a bus after leaving Mariupol's besieged Azovstal steel plant, near a penal colony, in Olyonivka, in territory under the government of the Donetsk People's Republic, eastern Ukraine. (AP Photo)

In biggest victory yet, Russia claims to capture Mariupol

(L-R) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labour party leader Anthony Albanese. (Photo: AFP and Twitter)

Quad meet puts Aussies in a fix

Sweden's Minister of Foreígn Affairs Ann Linde signs Sweden's application for NATO membership at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 17, 2022. (Photo: AFP)

Sweden signs NATO request, Finland formally endorses move

Business

Joel Reifman, the United States of America’s Consul-General at Hyderabad. (DC Image)

SelectUSA Investment Summit: Gateway to US market

Customers buy vegetables at a market in Ahmedabad, India, September 29, 2015. (REUTERS)

Centre plans to spend additional Rs.2 L crore in one year to fight inflation

People work on the main stage of the World Economic Forum at the eve of the event in Davos, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Davos set to host World Economic Forum, Ukraine crisis, climate change key focus

India and Vietnam, which are already sites of Apple production, are among the countries being seen as an alternative option to China, the report added. (AFP)

Looking beyond China, Apple plans ramping up production in India: Report

The buying came mainly from the domestic institutions, who bought equities worth Rs 2,148.95 crore while the foreign portfolio investors sold equities worth Rs 1,265.41 crore. — Representational image/DC

Market U-turn sees Sensex rising 2.9%

Private equity accounts for a large part of FDI inflows and FY21 saw big-ticket investments into Jio and Reliance Retail. — Representational image/DC

FDI inflows up 2% in FY22

About 61 per cent or 473 complaints received against Uber were regarding deficiency of services. — AFP

Consumer body issues notice to Ola, Uber

The online sales, he said, remained 10 per cent for the company because people still prefer to buy high value jewellery at physical stores. — Representational image/DC

Covid behind, Titan in growth phase now: MD

Science

Static test of S200 motor conducted at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota

ISRO test fires booster rocket for Gaganyaan

In this 2021 photo provided by the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, a researcher harvests a thale cress plant growing in lunar soil, at a laboratory in Gainesville, Fla. (AP)

Scientists grow plants in soil from Moon for first time

Study found that the virus could be frequently detected in air around Covid patients. (Representational Image/AFP)

Coronavirus is airborne, confirms study

Report: India might turn zoonotic disease hotspot Fabric that kills virus in 30 mins Andhra Pradesh seeks Icrisat’s help on agriculture

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Opinion

The Gyanvapi Mosque after its survey by a commission, in Varanasi. (PTI)

Pavan K. Varma | Gyanvapi puts focus on truth and reconciliation

Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu. (PTI)

Anita Katyal | Surjewala in key panel surprising; tofu and walnuts for jailed Sidhu

I padded about happily on my naked-as-the-day-they-were-born feet, as if on a sunny beach, and felt an incredible sense of freedom that no censorious glance could stymie. (Representational Image/ By Arrangement)

Shreya Sen-Handley | The happy ‘loser’s cheerful musings

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Editors' Picks

Even if bees are affected at sub-lethal levels, their fall in health eventually contributes to the collapse of their colonies. (Representational Image/ Pexels)

Experts for study on bee population

Map shows emerging ‘hotspots’ of zoonotic diseases spread from wildlife, from the ’State of the World's Forests 2022’ report. (By Arrangement)

Report: India might turn zoonotic disease hotspot

A woman harvests wheat on the outskirts of Jammu, India, Thursday, April 28, 2022. An unusually early, record-shattering heat wave in India has reduced wheat yields, raising questions about how the country will balance its domestic needs with ambitions to increase exports and make up for shortfalls due to Russia's war in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)

Heat wave scorches India's wheat crop, snags export plans

With India betting on young workers to drive growth in one of the world’s fastest-expanding economies, the latest numbers are an ominous harbinger. (Bloomberg)

Majority of India’s workforce, particularly women, stop looking for jobs

K.T. Rama Rao, party working president and minister of IT, industry and MA&UD. (Twitter/@oratorgreat)

Interview | KCR will score historic hat-trick in 2023: KTR

Political strategist Prashant Kishor. (PTI)

Disconcerted over PK’s Cong moves, TRS wears mask of nonchalance

Indian wheat has become competitive for the first time in years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended the global grains trade, sparking a scramble for alternatives.

Quality matters in India’s drive to fill global wheat export gap

Dr Cleo Roberts-Komireddi. (By Arrangement)

'World needs art'

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