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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students, teachers and parents during a 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme, in New Delhi, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (Photo: PTI)

Never take shortcut, cheating won't help in long run: PM Modi to students

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He cautioned students against excessive use of gadgets and asked them to believe in their smartness and not of their mobile phones

BRS presidemnt, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao welcoming former Odisha CM Giridhar Gamang into the party. (Photo: Twitter/@BRSparty)

Gamangs embrace BRS; CM vows Kisan Bandhu sop

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KCR declared that if the party won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, it would implement the Kisan Bandhu scheme across the country

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. (File Photo: Twitter)

Family Doctor concept to be fully implemented in Andhra Pradesh from March 1

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The Chief Minister said distribution of ragi malt to children should be done thrice a week as part of the Gorumudda from March 1

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee chief A. Revanth Reddy. (Twitter)

Revanth to start padayatra on Feb 6

Migrants Rights and Welfare Forum’s founder-president Kotapati Narasimha Naidu interacts with Telangana migrant workers in Qatar on Friday. (Photo: DC)

TS Gulf migrant workers demand Rs 500 crore fund in budget

BJP MLA from Huzurabad Etala Rajendar. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Etala takes dig at Revanth, says doesn’t switch parties every year

The Andhra Pradesh High Court Complex. (Image: www.hc.ap.nic.in)

AP High Court gets two additional judges

A senior Congress leader said while people had turned up in numbers to show their affection for Rahul Gandhi, there were apprehensions regarding the security of the Congress leader as "people are coming too close to him." — PTI

Bharat Jodo Yatra suspended temporarily due to security concerns

Nara Lokesh called taking a selfie with supporters during his yatra. (Photo by arrangement)

200 bouncers, 400 special volunteers form part of Lokesh yatra

“As long as I am alive, I will continue to work for Telangana. If everyone works together, this time the BJP can come to power in the state.” Vijayashanti, actor-turned-politician. (Photo:DC)

Bandi calls for 'ghar wapsi' to end family rule in TS

The AP High Court, in its order, noted that the temple was an integral part of the Ahobilam Mutt in Tamil Nadu.— DC Image

SC tells AP not to interfere in Ahobilam temple matters

BRS party president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. (Photo: Twitter)

CM preparing 16-MP squad for battle in Parl Budget Session

The first Covid-19 case was found in the state in Hyderabad on March 2, 2020. (Representational Image/PTI)

Zero Covid cases in Telangana

Legendary actress Jamuna has been suffering from age-related ailments and breathed her last on Friday morning at her residence in Hyderabad. She was 86 years. (Image: DC/file photo)

Legendary Telugu actress Jamuna passed away

Taraka Rathna being shifted to the Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. (Photo by arrangement)

Actor Taraka Rathna suffers massive heart attack in Kuppam

A military contingent from Egypt marches past during the 74th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

India, Egypt slam Pak's aid to terror

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan hoisted the national flag at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday on the occasion of 74th Republic Day. (DC Image/S. Surender Reddy)

Telangana is under stressful conditions, says Gov. Tamilisai Soundararajan

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy along with his wife YS Bharati Reddy attended the customary ‘At Home’ hosted by Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day celebration on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter)

“Essence of Constitution” upheld by AP government: Governor Harichandan

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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy along with his wife YS Bharati Reddy attended the customary ‘At Home’ hosted by Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day celebration on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter)

“Essence of Constitution” upheld by AP government: Governor Harichandan

BRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (Photo:Twitter)

KCR plans Delhi rally with 7 CMs during Parl session break

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Republic Day: India shows off military might

Education minister Botsa Satyanarayana. (Photo: Facebook)

AP executive capital shift to Vizag by Ugadi, Botsa reaffirms

As per the 2018 census, India has 2,967 tigers spread out in 53 tiger reserves. This number constitutes 70 per cent of the global number and figures point to the growth of the tigers.(Representational Image)

2,967 tigers in India across 53 tiger reserves: Centre tells SC

After launching the campaign, Revanth Reddy addressing a large crowd in his former constituency criticised the lack of development in Kodangal. (DC Photo)

TPCC launches Haath se Haath Jodo campaign  

National president of the BJP's minority morcha Jamal Siddiqui. (Photo: Twitter)

BJP eyes 60 LS seats for 5k minority members in each

Maitreyee, who hails from Pune, has been given this award for her work in Neuroprosthesis, Brain Computer Interface, and Social Robotics for people with dementia. She was also invited to a breakfast reception at the Palace of Westminster (UK Parliament) to commemorate India-UK educational ties. — DC Image

India’s neuroscientist Maitreyee gets ‘India UK Achievers Honours’

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Rewind: 90s ke Stars: Big then, gone now

The stars who dazzled the Hindi film world in 1990s.

Mukkaram Jah: A life of low profile and a death in obscurity

Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru with young prince Mukarram Jah Bahadur at a dinner party in Hyderabad in early 1950's. (Photo: DC)

SS Rajamouli overjoyed as he meets 'god' Steven Spielberg

"I just met GOD!!!" the filmmaker, also known for blockbuster "Baahubali" movies, wrote in the caption. — Twitter

Netizens rally against theory equating music interest with depression

Amita a radio presenter said, "Music is like a necessity in my life, just like breathing. I listen to it for several hours, which does not mean I am depressed. It is like therapy for me." (Photo: DC)

Fog envelops Hyderabad, city gets a hill station feel

A school going boy protects his sister during the drizzle rain while going on the two-wheeler with their father at Hitech city on Friday. (Photo: R. Pavan)

Hyderabad is 4th best city for women in India

The report's findings are intended to assist corporates in engaging with stakeholders to collaborate in developing enabling ecosystems for women talent to reach its full potential. ( Representative image)

New movies this week

Veera Gunnamma tells the story of a courageous woman belonging to north Andhra region who fought against the zamindars and even the Britishers. — Representational Image/DC

US scientists achieve breakthrough in mimicking sun to fuse atoms

Kalpakkam Nuclear plant (Photo: PTI/File)

Bengaluru 'Police' slap fine on couple for late night walk on road

DCP North East Anoop A Shetty assured the two men would be identified and stern action would be initiated against them. (Image credit:Twitter)

Metro Phase-II alignment finalised considering under-construction flyovers: HMRL

The construction of underpass and flyover at Mindspace junction were also taken into consideration before finalising the metro phase-2 alignment. (Photo: PTI)

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Sri Damodara Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station Unit III of 800 MW will become operational next month. This will help in meeting the summer demand to an extent. Another 800 MW will be available by May 2023 from Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station. (File Photo: AFP)

AP to implement ₹11,000 crore RDSS to improve power supply

Union Home Minister Amit Shah (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)

Amit Shah to visit Karnataka on Jan 28

After launching the campaign, Revanth Reddy addressing a large crowd in his former constituency criticised the lack of development in Kodangal. (DC Photo)

TPCC launches Haath se Haath Jodo campaign  

Education minister Botsa Satyanarayana. (Photo: Facebook)

AP executive capital shift to Vizag by Ugadi, Botsa reaffirms

Telangana Martyrs Memorial getting ready at Tankbund on Wednesday. (Photo: R. Pavan)

Telangana Martyrs Memorial to be inaugurated on Feb 17

Municipal administration minister A. Suresh with adviser to state government Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy unveiled the statues installed by the Guntur Municipal Corporation at Y Junction on Thursday. (Photo: Facebook)

First of its kind in AP, Dandi March statues unveiled in Guntur

HRDA General Secretary Dr G. Srinivas said the government should immediately issue the election notification, as per the High Court order. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Doctors’ body threatens stir over pending medical council polls

Flexis of Pathaan movie erected in the theatre premises were torn off by Bajrang Dal activists . (Image By Arrangement)

'Pathaan' movie posters torn by Bajrang Dal activists in Hyderabad

Entertainment

"Pathaan", directed by Siddharth Anand, also features Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. (Photo: Twitter)

'Pathaan' continues blockbuster run at BO, worldwide collection crosses Rs 200 cr

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins Venkatesh-starrer 'Saindhav'

After a great winning streak at Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, the film has officially entered the race for the Academy Awards. (Photo: ANI)

RRR's Naatu Naatu song gets Oscars nominations in 'Best Original Song' category

Pathaan movie to be released on January 25. (Image: Twitter)

Shah Rukh called me, expressed concern over protest against film Pathaan: Assam CM

Largely sober, this thriller simply fails to be engrossing. (Photo by arrangement)

Movie Review | ‘Mission Majnu’ is a failed mission

Based on a fascinating but heavily altered true story, the 95 minutes long movie is strong on emotions, content, and performance. (Photo: Twitter)

Movie Review | Dog Gone: A ‘Paw’erful take on bonding

Jobs & Education

“The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) joined a global campaign to ‘Stop Unfair Deactivation’. The campaign aims to highlight the arbitrariness of deactivation by giant multinationals.” (Representational Photo:DC)

Gig workers allege unfair ID blocking practice by MNCs

Many current doctors say that they would resign from their posts if the ban is not overturned. (Representational Image/ DC File)

Docs shy away from govt hospitals, post private practice ban

The M.Tech. programme aims at imparting the learners with thorough knowledge of Big Data, Distributed Computing, Network and Security in Cloud, building Cloud-native applications, Cloud Economics, and other aspects of Cloud Computing to help enhance their career prospects in this dynamic sector. (By Arrangement/Representational Image)

BITS Pilani's M.Tech. cloud computing to help in upskilling IT professionals

An urban and rural divide among students of IIIT-Basar compounded their differences, as many who came from wealthy families were from cities and towns, and had studied in CBSE schools. (Image: DC)

Socio-economic differences trigger infighting among IIIT-Basar students

Sports

Surya had a stellar 2022, breaking an array of records and setting a benchmark in the shortest format of the game. (Photo: Twitter/@surya_14kumar)

Suryakumar Yadav voted ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year

Earlier this month, the BCCI sold the media rights to Viacom18 for Rs 951 crore, getting a Rs 7.09 crore per match value for five years. Earlier this month, the BCCI sold the media rights to Viacom18 for Rs 951 crore, getting a Rs 7.09 crore per match value for five years. (Representational Image/ANI))

BCCI fetches Rs 4669.99 crore for sale of five Women's Premier League teams

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat speaks during ongoing protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

WFI's emergency general council meeting in Ayodhya called off

India's Washington Sundar, right, celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma the dismissal of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during the second one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Raipur, India, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (Photo: AP)

Rohit lauds pace bowlers as India clinch ODI series

India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, celebrates scoring runs with batting partner Shubhman Gill during the second one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Raipur, India, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.

India crush New Zealand by 8 wickets, take unassailable 2-0 lead

India's Washington Sundar, centre behind, celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips with his teammates during the second one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Raipur, India, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (Photo: AP)

Indian pacers skittle out New Zealand for 108 in second ODI

Indian hockey players during a practice session ahead of their match against Wales at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023, at Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)

Hardik-less India seek better show from strikers in must-win match against NZ

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh speaks with the media regarding recent allegations of sexual harassment against him, in Gonda district (PTI Photo)

Wrestlers call off protest after Sharan asked to step aside as WFI president

Lifestyle

The first day of the Kanha Music & Meditation Festival had an enchanting music recital by Sangeet Samragyi Kaushiki Chakraborty. (Photo By Arramngement)

Kanha Music & Meditation fest marking Lalaji Maharaj’s 150th birth anniversary begins

Fast India in collaboration with the B.M. Birla Science Centre and Planetarium held the ‘Communicating Science Through Cheriyal Art’ event, wherein participants created unique paintings based on their concepts. (Photo: DC)

Artists explore science through Cheriyal art

While such devices have been available for a few years, in those, the patients themselves had to manually enter the dosage of insulin.––Representational Image/ANI

‘Artificial pancreas’ a boon for diabetics, but cost a deterrent

Dr D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman, AIG Hospitals (centre), principal secretary, health, Syed Ali Murtuza Rizvi (second from left) and doctors from AIG with the PET scan machine. — DC

AIG Hospitals gets second PET Scan machine, a record

Well, there are many things that affect your hair health. Shampoos and hair products can only make your hair feel shiny for a short while. (Shutterstock image)

How to Make Hair Silky

Forehead acne, like normal pimples, occurs when the small glands beneath your skin get clogged. Acne is mainly found on the forehead, although it can be spotted on all body parts. (Adobestock image)

How to prevent pimples on forehead

Dr Sudhir Kumar posted on his Twitter handle about the case study. (Photo by arrangement)

Neuro diagnoses city teen with rare disorder

Satyavati stressed on impactful public outreach programmes on the single-use plastic ban and urged the citizens of Vijayawada to use jute and cloth bags as a substitute for plastic bags. — Representational Image/DC

Ban on single-use plastic in Vijayawada from Jan. 26

Technology

Cyber safety expert Rupesh Mittal said that although the update is yet to be studied properly, the permission request still sounds fishy, given WhatsApp's 'assured encryption' policy. (DC file photo)

WhatsApp users sceptical of latest update

Micro-blogging platform Twitter has finally made its Blue subscription available for purchase via the Android app.

Android users can now get Twitter Blue subscriptions

Elon Musk (AFP file image)

Elon Musk unveils 'first part' of upcoming large 'UI overhaul' on Twitter

Twitter outage hits thousands of users globally WhatsApp down across cities in India, Meta says working to restore services soon Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle

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American publication 'USA Today' has shortlisted Tollywood star and 'RRR' lead actor Jr NTR as one of the frontrunners for the Best Actor Award at Oscar 2023.

'USA Today' predicts Jr NTR Jr as best actor contender for Oscar 2023

Prem Rakshit with wife Rajalakshmi and son Parikshith. (Photo: DC)

Golden Globe is a perfect wedding anniversary gift: RRR choreographer Prem Rakshit

Written and directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the movie was released in Telugu in December 2021 and earned over Rs 120 crore at the box office. — DC Image

Hindi version of Telugu hit 'Akhanda' to arrive in theatres on Jan 20

Rahul Sipligunj with his guru and composer MM Keeravani. (Photo By Arrangement)

Gully boy gets global acclaim

Music director M.M. Keeravani with LA Critics Circle award. (Image: Twitter)

RRR's Naatu Naatu wins LA Critics Circle's best score award

Ram Gopal Varma.

RGV fires amid ‘Kapu-Kamma truce’

World

A health team is working right now to find the cause of these deaths but we suspect it may be related to the sea or water as the goth (village) where these deaths have taken place is close to the coastal belt. (Representational Image)

Mysterious illness claims 18 lives in Pakistan

A San Mateo County sheriff deputy stands guard at the scene of a shooting in Half Moon Bay, California. (Photo by Glenn CHAPMAN / AFP)

Seven dead in new California shooting as police probe dance hall killings

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price (AP)

Not familiar with it, familiar with shared values with India: US on BBC documentary

A body is retrieved from a van by the Los Angeles County Coroner in Torrance California, Sunday. Authorities say the suspect in a California dance club shooting that left multiple people dead, shot and killed himself. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Suspect in US dance club shooting killed self in van

A survey of national economists found that more businesses now expect job reductions at their firms and to spend less on expansions for the first time since the pandemic. (Representational image: AP)

US: Firms expect more job cuts in 2023 amid recession fears

Women wearing face masks watch a toddler pose for a souvenir photo with a rabbit shaped floral decoration at a pedestrian shopping street at Qianmen on the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday in Beijing on Sunday. — AP

China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted

US President Joe Biden (AP)

FBI searched Biden home, found documents marked classified

Demonstrators take part in a peace march in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.

Peru closes Machu Picchu as anti-government protests grow

Science

Maitreyee, who hails from Pune, has been given this award for her work in Neuroprosthesis, Brain Computer Interface, and Social Robotics for people with dementia. She was also invited to a breakfast reception at the Palace of Westminster (UK Parliament) to commemorate India-UK educational ties. — DC Image

India’s neuroscientist Maitreyee gets ‘India UK Achievers Honours’

Osmania University’s astronomy department will carry out imaging of the greenish C/2022 E3 (ZTF) comet before dawn on February 2, when it will be closest to the earth. (DC file image)

OU to capture images of comet from observatory

Harsh Patel is a PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. (Image: LinkedIn/Harsh Patel)

PIO student gets scholarship for research in water treatment using membrane tech

Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye Historic UK rocket mission ends in failure Hyderabad-based firm's satellites to aid amateur radio net

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Business

Lamborghini clocks best-ever annual sales in CY2022

Tata Motors said prices are being increased due to regulatory changes and a rise in overall input costs and will depend on the model and variant. (Image Source: DC Images)

Tata car prices hiked 1.2% from February 1

Prices for the updated Toyota Innova Crysta will be announced in the coming days. (Photo By Arrangement)

Toyota Innova Crysta diesel returns, bookings open

The rupee finally settled at 81.53, a rise of 8 paise against the previous close of 81.61. (Photo: PTI)

Rupee rises 8 paise to end at 81.53 against US dollar

Sajith Abraham and Monak Gohel, Co-founders of MeraTractor. (Photo By Arrangement)

MeraTractor raises Rs 5 cr in pre-Series A

By FY2030, the company said battery EVs will account for 15 per cent of its total product portfolio. (Representational Image)

Suzuki Motor Corp to launch six battery electric vehicles in India by FY2030

(Its first product will be an electric cruiser motorcycle scheduled to be launched in the Indian market this year.Representational Image / Twitter@OkinawaAutotech))

Okinawa to invest over Rs 220 crore to develop electric two-wheelers

My healthcare plan, the new health insurance product that offers customisable packages, flexibility to choose services and premium. (Representational Image))

Bajaj Allianz launches customisable health policy

Opinion

In the Indian context, social policy, which includes social protection, is critical. How have some of the government schemes and interventions fared in this regard? (Representational Image/PTI)

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It’s time for us desis to borrow the Brit stiff upper lip. Our lips are like Mick Jagger’s -- a bit too rubbery and loose. We react and over-react to any and every small thing. (Photo: Twitter)

Shobhaa De | BBC Badnaam Hua…. Darrrrrling Tere Liye!

The BBC has issued a documentary accusing India’s PM, Narendra Modi ji, of several very nasty things. (Photo: Twitter)

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The primary healthcare system in rural Telangana is in dire straits as the shortfall in primary health centres (PHCs) increased to 19 per cent in 2021-22 –DC File Image

Healthcare shortfalls worsen in rural Telangana: Report

Rights group Oxfam International said that taxing India's ten-richest at 5 per cent can fetch entire money to bring children back to school. (Representational Image/PTI)

India's richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the flagging off ceremony of Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam, via video conferencing from New Delhi on Sunday. — PTI

Modi flags off Vande Bharat train service between Secunderabad-Vizag

Rs 1,500 crore of Rs 5,000 crore for the newly identified Hyderabad, Jadcherla, Gadwal, Kothakota nodes: KTR. IT, Industries and Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao (Photo: Twitter/@MinisterKTR)

TS will actualise ‘Make in India’ if Centre extends financial support: KTR

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (PTI)

Entirely possible for BJP to lose majority in 2024, says Shashi Tharoor

All other political contenders are considering massive online electioneering months before the polls. (PTI Photo)

Politicos readying WhatsApp blitzkrieg in election year

A photograph from the shooting of an upcoming movie based on the atrocities of Razakars in the erstwhile state of Hyderabad. (Image: DC)

'Razakar' on sets, to aid BJP in 2023 Telangana elections

Etala Rajendar. (Photo: Twitter)

KCR targets Etala return to ward off BJP in Telangana

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