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Joginapally Santosh Kumar, Rajya Sabha MP. (Photo: Twitter)

Where is Santosh? TRS leaders left wondering

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Rajya Sabha MP switched off phone after an earful from CM

Police attempt to detain Popular Front of India (PFI) and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) workers during a protest against the raid of National Investigation Agency (NIA), in Hubballi, (PTI)

Centre bans Popular Front of India for 5 years

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PFI and its associates or affiliates or fronts have been indulging in unlawful activities, says the government notification

Jagan formally handed silk vastrams over to the chief priest inside the sanctum sanctorum. (DC Image)

CM Jagan offers silk robes to Tirumala deity

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Chief Minister carried the set of scared silk robes on his head to the hill temple through the Maha Dwaram in a celestial procession

The Basheerbagh to King Koti road was inundated even after 24 hours after the Monday rains. (P. Surendra/DC)

GHMC monsoon teams stir leaves Hyderabad water-logged

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Indospirit Group Managing Director Sameer Mahendru in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam case.

ED arrests Indospirit Group MD Sameer Mahendru in Delhi liquor scam case

ED officials reportedly grilled Manchireddy Kishan Reddy in connection with his sources of income, business activities and bank account details. — Twitter

ED grills TRS legislator Manchireddy in FEMA case

Telangana chief secretary Somesh Kumar. (Photo:@TelanganaCS)

Centre's 'bifurcation talks' with TS, AP end inconclusive

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai (ANI)

PFI ban a message to anti-national groups that they will not survive in India: Bommai

The Supreme Court of India. (ANI File Photo)

SC to hear on Oct 12 pleas challenging Centre's demonetisation

Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue mop-up in September is expected to be around Rs 1.45 lakh crore, an official said.. (ANI file image)

GST revenue in September likely at Rs 1.45 lakh cr

TS employees unions urged Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (in picture) to allow only TS natives working in AP to return. — Twitter

TS employees unions oppose TS-AP interstate transfers

Sri Lankan lawyers display placards with slogans demanding the protection of the right of expression during a protest outside courts complex in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Sri Lanka imposes social media ban after child hunger posts

Officers of National Investigation Agency (NIA) with security personnel during raids at the offices of Popular Front of India (PFI) and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), in Mangaluru. (PTI)

Ban on PFI: Security beefed up in coastal and north Karnataka regions

The firms had challenged the provisional attachments by the ED, which was upheld by the appellate tribunal for Prevention of Money Laundering Act in New Delhi.— DC Image

VANPIC gets major relief from High Court

The police on Monday arrested Sangeeta Sonwani for allegedly killing her husband Anant Sonwani (40) in Amleshwar village. (Representational image)

Chhattisgarh: Woman axes husband to death over frequent taunts about her dark skin

Heavy rains lashed many parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday leaving parts of the city waterlogged. (DC Image/ P.Surendra)

Hyderabad braces for more rains as IMD issues yellow alert

Telangana High Court. (PTI Photo)

Telangana HC special bench to hear CS 14 land cases on daily basis

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had, on the last day of the AP assembly’s monsoon session, got passed the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (amendment) Bill 2022. (DC)

Renaming row sparks interest in 90s history of Andhra Pradesh

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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had, on the last day of the AP assembly’s monsoon session, got passed the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (amendment) Bill 2022. (DC)

Renaming row sparks interest in 90s history of Andhra Pradesh

A file photo of a traffic cop regulates the movement of traffic. (Image: DC)

Police in tizzy after citizen reveals traffic rule violations by cops

File photo of the family from Kurumaddali in Krishna district who were killed in a road accident in the USA. (Photo By Arrangement)

Three of NRI family from Andhra Pradesh die in road accident in US

A car wades through knee-deep water at Mozamjahi market after heavy rains lashed many parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday. (Image: DC)

Rain wrecks havoc in Hyderabad for the second day

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launches GIS Web Portal for Visit Andhra Pradesh 2023 campaign at his camp office on Tuesday, Department of Tourism and Culture Special Chief Secretary Dr. Rajat Bhargava is also seen. — By Arrangement

‘Visit AP 2023’ campaign to attract tourists to state

Fines up to Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 will be levied on auto drivers under the RTA Act. — DC File Image

Hyderabad traffic cops to crack whip on auto drivers, shop owners

Even with the onset of the festive season with a long spell of holidays, AP’s hospitality sector is yet to recoup in the post-Covid scenario.— DC Image

Hospitality sector yet to recoup in Andhra Pradesh; half of rooms vacant

There have been several instances of seemingly healthy and young or middle aged people succumbing to cardiac arrests or heart attacks, especially while exercising in the gym. (Representational Image)

Sudden, heavy workouts causing heart ailments among youth: Docs

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Bike taxi services run in Hyderabad without helmets

File photo of a motorist wearing a helmet. (Photo: AFP)

Woman gets husband ‘married’ to his ex-lover

A woman sacrificed her marriage and got her husband married to his ex-lover in Tirupati district. (Representational Image/DC)

Woman cop saves life with CPR as stampede breaks out at Gymkhana grounds

Woman Constable Dawa Naveena who saved the life of a woman during the stampede at Gymkhana grounds in Hyderabad on Thursday. (Photo By Arrangement)

‘Dead woman’ comes back home two days after ’burial’

Pack of 11 stray dogs attack medico at Chest Hospital in Hyderabad

The first-year postgraduate medical student suffered deep wounds from multiple bites on her arms, legs and other body parts. She was immediately taken to the hospital’s casualty ward for treatment. (Image: PTI)

Depression among animals fail to get attention, say experts

Animal experts say although animals express their feelings in a variety of ways, people often fail to meet their emotional needs or improperly interpret their behaviour, leaving pets with serious mental illnesses. (Image: DC)

Don’t give kids antibiotics, docs warn parents

Antibiotics are effective only against bacterial infections while most infections among children during monsoon are viral, opine many doctors. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

How to Get Thick Eyebrows: 10 Simple Ways To Do

Ways to get thicker eyebrows (Image: Twitter)

12 Best Juices for Weight Loss

Vitamin C is good for weight loss, as it boosts your metabolism and helps burn calories and fat.

Submit report on errant pubs, Telangana HC tells top cops

Justice Lalitha wanted to know from the police, GHMC and excise department whether they were adhering to the statutory duties and obligations before granting permissions or whether they were taking action only when they were compelled to do so (Representational image/DC)

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Senior Congress leader and former state home minister Ramesh Chennithala said the Centre's decision to ban PFI was a 'good thing. (ANI file photo)'

Congress, IUML welcome ban on PFI; both want RSS also to be banned

KSRTC moves Kerala HC seeking over Rs 5cr damages from PFI

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka police raids PFI leaders' houses

In a virtual meeting, BEE director general Abhay Bakre appreciated AP and Kerala for their commitment towards promoting clean energy. He pointed out that the two states have taken the lead in establishing a dedicated body to accelerate introduction of energy conservation and efficiency projects. (DC image)

Follow AP, Kerala in energy efficiency: BEE

Edapadi K Palanisamy (Image: DC)

EPS expels veteran leader Panruti S Ramachandran

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. (Photo: @trspartyonline)

KCR set to foray into national politics with BRS on Dasara

sident Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Mysuru Dasara festivities in Chamundi Hills of Mysuru on Monday.. (Photo by arrangement)

President Murmu inaugurates Dasara festivities in Mysuru

KT Rama Rao claimed that Telangana had just two per cent of the nation’s population but contributed the fifth-largest share of its GDP. (Twitter)

RBI: Telangana is 7th largest contributor to economy

Entertainment

Asha Parekh

Veteran star Asha Parekh to be conferred with Dada Saheb Phalke award

The jewellery created at Kishandas is predominantly ‘one-of-a-kind,’ with the price rarely considered or discussed. (Photo By Arrangement)

The ‘Mani’ of the masterpieces

Akshay Kumar took to social media to share the poster. (Photo: Twitter)

Akshay Kumar shares first glimpse of 'Ram Setu', film to release on Oct 25

Raju Srivastava (ANI)

Popular comedian Raju Srivastava dies after 41 days in Delhi hospital

Gauri Khan will be appearing on Karan’s show after a long time. (Photo: Twitter)

What Gauri advised Suhana about dating…

File photo of Swiss-French director Jean-Luc Godard during the award ceremony of the 'Grand Prix Design', in Zurich, Switzerland, Nov. 30, 2010. (Photo:AP)

French media: Iconic director Jean-Luc Godard dead at 91

Jobs & Education

IT Minister KT Rama Rao having lunch with IIIT Basar students on the campus in Basar of Nirmal district. (DC)

KTR praises democraticagitation by students in IIIT Basar

“The government can take a call on reimbursement of fees. The colleges are ready for the newly proposed courses,” Niranjan Reddy said. — DC File Photo

High Court urged to direct govt to allow emerging tech courses

Boya Haren Satwik of Hindupur in Satya Sai district, who secured first rank in AP EAPCET-2022, got a seat in IIT-Mumbai in CSE course on Friday. (Image: PTI)

10 top AP EAPCET rankers get seats in IITs

Telangana High Court — DC Image

Follow horizontal quota for women in Group-1, HC tells TS government, TSPSC

Sports

Muttiah Muralitharan (AFP file image)

Warning to the non-striker is right spirit of game, says Muttiah Muralitharan

Former Sri Lanka player Sanath Jayasuriya. (Photo: AP)

Sanath Jayasuriya to attend road show in Mumbai today

The chairs that were provided by the HCA for Rohit Sharma at the post march press conference. (DC)

HCA chairs unsettle Rohit Sharma

Team India with the cup. (By Arrangement)

India beat Australia by six wickets in 3rd T20I, clinch series 2-1

Dinesh Karthik hits a six during the second T20 cricket match between India and Australia, in Nagpur, India, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

India - Australia decider in lucky stadium

Many fans are gearing up for watching the match on big screens in some hotel or pub. (AP).

Fans to watch today’s T20 match on big screen in pubs and bars

Having shared the dressing room for close to two decades, Mithali and Jhulan saw the massive growth of women's cricket in India. (Photo: Twitter)

She would spit fire even while bowling at me in nets: Mithali pays tribute to Jhulan

Jhulan Goswami will retire after the third ODI against England at the iconic Lord's on Saturday.

Not winning a WC title is retiring Jhulan Goswami's only regret

Lifestyle

Even a modest temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius will spell serious consequences in India, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Brazil and Egypt (Marcus Brandt/dpa via AP)

Warming may lead to more frequent, longer-lasting droughts in India: Study

There have been several instances of seemingly healthy and young or middle aged people succumbing to cardiac arrests or heart attacks, especially while exercising in the gym. (Representational Image)

Sudden, heavy workouts causing heart ailments among youth: Docs

Cover photo of 'Writer Rebel Soldier Lover: The Many Lives of Agyeya' by Akshaya Mukul (Photo: By arrangement)

Book Review | Man of contradictions who galvanised Hindi literature

News report on illegal sand mining published in the columns of Deccan Chronicle. — DC Image

DC Impact: Sand stocks in Jammikunta of Karimnagar closed

CMFRI has brought out nutraceuticals to combat a series of lifestyle diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, arthritis, cholesterol, hypertension, hypothyroidism and osteoporosis, and to improve immunity (Image credit: www.cmfri.org.in)

Now, CMFRI comes up with natural remedy for fatty liver disease

Scientists finding Khosta-2, a kind of coronavirus which can infect humans, in Russian bats, has raised concerns globally on the possibility of the virus infecting humans. — Representational Image/DC

Khosta-2 virus raises alarm; nothing to fear: Scientists

Cover photo of 'Negotiating the New Normal' By Saurav Jha (Photo: By arrangement)

Book Excerpt | Washington’s war against Huawei put Beijing on the backfoot

Cover photo of 'The Shoemaker’s Stitch: Mochi Embroideries of Gujarat in the TAPI Collection' By Shilpa Shah and Rosemary Crill (Photo By Arrangement)

Book Review | The cobbler’s contribution

Technology

Apple is all set to begin manufacturing its latest iPhone 14 models in India, just days after it had a global unveiling. (Image credit: apple.com)

Apple set to manufacture its latest iPhone 14 in India

Bipin Kadam, a daily wage worker who has built a robot titled 'Maa Robot' to help his daughter with disability have food without anyone's support. (PTI Photo)

Goa daily wage worker builds robot to feed his differently-abled daughter

American tech giant Apple has rolled out a fix for the camera shaking issue that some users have been facing on their iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max smartphones. (AFP)

Apple addresses camera shake issue on new iPhone Pro models with iOS 16.0.2 update

Here's the real reason to turn on aeroplane mode when you fly Computer security experts warn against loopholes in Zoom app US Treasury recommends exploring creation of a digital dollar

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South Entertainment

Uppalapati Krishnam Raju (Wikipedia)

Rebel star Krishnam Raju passes away with post-Covid complications

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan speak at the trailer and audio launch of “Ponniyin Selvan - 1” (Photo: Twitter)

Rajnikanth sought advise from Kamal Haasan on acting

KGF and Pushpa inspired Ganesh idols made mockery of the deity because some of the movie characters are thugs and criminals, it was stated. — Representational Image/DC

Ganesha’s Pushpa, KGF avatars kicks up row

Interview | Audiences decide film’s span, not actors: Bandla Ganesh

A poster of Bujji Ila Raa

A decent crime thriller

While ‘Pan India’ seems to be the new buzzword in the film industry, Dulquer feels the term is being ‘overused’.(DC Image)

I worked to create my own identity: Dulquer Salmaan

World

General Assembly President Csaba Korosi addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at the U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

UN meeting produces sense that a 'new epoch' is arriving

India's ban on wheat exports since May has hit Singapore eateries serving soft chewy chapati, mostly for Punjabis. (Representational image: PTI)

India's wheat exports ban hits chewy chapati eating Punjabis in Singapore

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno speaks at a regular news conference in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 262, 2022. The top government spokesman announced an additional ban on exports of chemical weapons-related goods to Russia. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japan bans export of chemical weapons goods to Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2022. (Yuki IWAMURA / AFP)

Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in UN Security Council

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from video addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

World opinion shifts against Russia as Ukraine worries grow

US President Joe Biden (AP)

US terminates designation of Afghanistan as major non-NATO ally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi after releasing cheetahs inside a special enclosure of the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (PTI)

Pick Modi and Pope to broker peace between Russia, Ukraine, says Mexico

Explosion kills 3 people in Afghan capital: Taliban official

Science

industan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

President to inaugurate Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing facility of HAL

Paleontologists have identified a new genus and species of algae called Protocodium sinense which predates the origin of land plants and modern animals (Representational image: ANI)

Fossil algae offer new insights into plant kingdom's roots

The motor used Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) as fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX) as the oxidiser. (Representational Image/ ISRO)

ISRO successfully tests hybrid motor, eyes new propulsion system for rockets

New gene mutation that causes a neurological disorder discovered Two antibodies identified in Israel may fight all Covid strains NASA postpones rocket launch to Moon after fuel leak

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Business

Rupee ended at 81.58, up 9 paise from its previous close.. (Photo: PTI)

Rupee rises 9 paise to close at 81.58 against US dollar

Ontario Teachers' holds a portfolio of public and private assets totaling more than C$3 billion or Rs 18,374 crore in India..(Wikipedia)

Canadian pension fund opens office in India

Hero MotoCorp, India’s biggest motorcycle maker, on Tuesday launched the Xtreme 160R Stealth 2.0 edition motorcycle.

Hero Xtreme 160R Stealth launched

The rupee slumped 30 paise to close at 81.09, its previous record low. (Photo: ANI)

Rupee plunges 58 paise to close at all-time low of 81.67 against US dollar

Remunerations in India are expected to increase by 10.4 per cent in 2023, compared to an actual increase of 10.6 per cent to date in 2022. (DC Image)

Salaries in India likely to rise by 10.4 pc in 2023: Aon Survey

Continuing with the depreciation, Rupee slipped further from the past week's low and hit another lifetime low on Monday morning. (ANI)

No let-up in Rupee depreciation; touches another lifetime low

Tier 2 and 3 cities accounted for 75 per cent of the total customer base of the e-commerce major during its 'Great Indian Festival' sale. Photo: AFP)

Amazon India customer base from tier 2, 3 cities jumps 2-fold during festive sale

Rupee ended at 80.98, down 19 paise over its previous close.(Photo: PTI)

Rupee falls 19 paise to close at lifetime low of 80.98 against US dollar

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India has 1.4 billion people against the UK’s 68 million. Even a low per capita income adds up to an impressive total. (Photo: Twitter)

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Telangana has experienced an average increase of 4.26 metres in the groundwater level in the last seven years. (Representational image/DC)

Rise in groundwater level in Telangana highest in India

Tiger movement was also noticed in Gollaghat village in Bheempur mandal, locals claimed. — (Image: DC/ file)

Tiger sighted in agriculture fields in Adilabad

Woman Constable Dawa Naveena who saved the life of a woman during the stampede at Gymkhana grounds in Hyderabad on Thursday. (Photo By Arrangement)

Woman cop saves life with CPR as stampede breaks out at Gymkhana grounds

A file photo of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing the launch of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Kanyakumari on Sept. 7, 2022. (Photo: PTI)

Congress president post is ideological and not organisational, says Rahul

Perepi Mallikarjuna Sharma explicitly used the "Dwipada Kavyam" or couplet metre to narrate and recreate the saga in his own words from Lord Rama's birth to his pattabhishekam. (Photo By Arrangement)

92-year-old man from Hyderabad writes Ramayana in Dwipada Kavyam

the Karnataka government is slated to introduce a bill to promote use of Kannada during the ongoing monsoon session of the state legislature this week. (Image: DC)

Karnataka to give sops to firms only if Kannadigas get priority in jobs

SPs and CPs of all districts and cities were instructed to appoint a senior officer, in the rank of an ACP/DSP in every unit to monitor inspectors, sub inspectors and other staff and their regular activities and financial transactions. (Photo: PTI)

Telangana police to act tough on tainted policemen

Both TRS and BJP are competing with each other to gain an upper hand on D-Day. (Image By Arrangement)

Centre, Telangana govt vie to hog limelight on September 17 celebrations

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