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Jagadish Reddy alleged that the Congress was bent on stalling development. (Photo: twitter@jagadishTRS)

Jagadish Reddy blasts Uttam Reddy over developmental initiatives of KCR government

'Uttam Kumar Reddy does have a sense of shame. He is not able to appreciate the greatness of the Kaleshwaram project,' Jagadish Reddy

28 Jan 2021 4:56 AM

The dispute over the borderline was existing for the past one and a half-decade after the previously set borders were destroyed by mining companies. The illicit mining of 29 lakh tonnes of rich quality iron ore from reserved forests had caused damage to border areas between both states. (Representational Photo:DC)

Mining firms put spoke in Border demarcation survey between AP and Karnataka

The survey remained stopped for the past three months following poor response from connecting wings of AP

28 Jan 2021 4:49 AM

Sailajanath said Jagan and Chandrababu are not having the guts to question Prime Minister Modi while Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan has become a pawn in the hands of the BJP. (Photo:DC)

Congress will show its strength in local polls: APCC president Sailajanath

“The YSRC government is planning to make the elections unanimous by use of force,” he alleged

28 Jan 2021 4:42 AM

The Chittoor double murder case is of shared psychotic disorder, where the couple was extremely superstitious, said Dr Diana Monterio, a city-based psychologist. (Representational Photo:AP)

Experts call for end to superstitious beliefs

Superstitions and beliefs taught from a young age deprives cognitive flexibility, says psychologists

28 Jan 2021 4:36 AM

In one case, home principal secretary Kumar Vishwajeet, DGP Goutam Sawang and IG Mahesh Chandra Laddha appeared before the court in person. — DC Image

Top IAS, IPS officers appear in contempt of court cases in AP

As collegiate education regional joint director David Kumar failed to appear before it, the court issued a NBW against him

28 Jan 2021 4:33 AM

Telangana power minsiter G. Jagadish Reddy. — DC Image

Uttam making misleading statements on development initiatives of TRS: Jagadish Reddy

He said the Congress had filed 350 cases in courts against Kaleshwaram project and all were dismissed

28 Jan 2021 4:33 AM

Meanwhile, Sriramulu Reddy, brother of Achyutanandagiri Swamy, has alleged that a property dispute is the cause behind the murder. (Representational Photo:ANI)

Spiritual guru allegedly murdered in Chittoor dist

According to eye-witness Lakshmamma, an unknown person barged into the ashram late in the night and attacked Swamy with a blunt object

28 Jan 2021 4:30 AM

The minister said the SEC opposing unanimous polls in a democratic process was itself a political conspiracy. (Photo:twitter@peddireddyysrcp)

SEC opposing unanimous elections is a ‘political conspiracy’: Ramachandra Reddy

'The State Election Commissioner should say where was politics involved in this', Ramachandra Reddy

28 Jan 2021 4:25 AM

Niranjan said the letter of SEC clearly indicates that the state government is not extending its cooperation to SEC to conduct the elections in time. (DC Image)

Congress suspects infighting between SEC, Telangana government

The SEC has expressed its displeasure as the state government has not completed the delimitation of wards as per the targeted date

28 Jan 2021 4:25 AM

As soon as the PRC report went viral on social media on Wednesday morning, employees and teachers’ organisations staged protests and some even tried to lay siege to the temporary Secretariat complex at BRK Bhavan here. (Photo:DC)

Employees and oppn parties of Telangana ridicule ‘anti-employee’ PRC

Unions stage protest demanding KCR to rethink

28 Jan 2021 4:19 AM

Jagan was reviewing the progress of the Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu scheme at his camp office in Tadepalli on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter @AndhraPradeshCM)

Complete distribution of house site pattas in three days: Jagan

CM said that 87.17% house pattas were distributed in 13 districts and asked the officials to distribute the remaining in the two-three days

28 Jan 2021 4:17 AM

The apex court dismissed the special leave petitions (SLPs) filed by the state government challenging the High Court directives in two different cases. (Representational Photo:PTI)

SC for 7th time junks Telangana pleas on Hafeezpet lands

On six earlier occasions, the SC had dismissed the state government’s contention of ownership of the Hafeezpet lands

28 Jan 2021 4:05 AM

According to the fresh ‘unlock’ guidelines issued on Wednesday, effective from February 1, there shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of people and goods including those for cross land-border trade. (Photo:DC)

More people to be allowed into film theatres

Home ministry allows swimming pools ahead of summer, exhibition halls to resume

28 Jan 2021 4:04 AM

The DGP said that as many as 59,443 temples were geo-tagged and 47,734 CCTV cameras installed in 13 districts. — DC Image

Andhra Pradesh DGP tells temple managements to initiate security measures

He said the department faced many allegations during the theft of three silver lions in Durga temple but the police caught the culprit

28 Jan 2021 3:33 AM

Recalling the 2019 election scenario, he alleged that TD chief Chandrababu Naidu, who was then Chief Minister, terrorised the same Gopal Krishna Dwivedi right in his chamber for being impartial in conducting elections. — ysrcongress.com

SEC trying to terrorise, demoralise officials: Sajjala

With regard to electoral rolls, he maintained that the CEC had released a consolidated electoral list on January 16

28 Jan 2021 3:31 AM

Ramesh Kumar, however, obliquely deplored remarks made by panchayat raj minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy. — PTI file photo

Nimmagadda criticises two senior panchayat officials over panchayat polls

The SEC justified his censure of the two officials stating it was his responsibility to see that no eligible voter is denied right to vote

28 Jan 2021 2:40 AM

While the shopkeepers are expected to pay rent that has been agreed upon by them and the Wakf Board, it is reliably learnt that many are not doing so.

Dargah Yousufain officials accused of embezzlement

As per official documents, till 2014, 96 small shops were allowed to be set up over the graves, which by 2018 increased to 104

28 Jan 2021 2:33 AM

A senior Adivasi leader said teams of youths are visiting the villages for sample surveys and this was for the first time such surveys were done in these areas. — Representational image

Parties enlist ‘survey agencies’ to feel pulse of voters for Adilabad ZPTC poll

Questions are also asked in these surveys about the people’s response to the welfare schemes initiated by the YSRC government led by Jagan

28 Jan 2021 2:33 AM

The JAC leaders demanded that Naidu come forward for a public discussion on his uncalled for remarks made against Christians. — DC Image

Christian JAC wants action initiated against Naidu for anti-Christian remarks

APSCJAC convenor Yalamanchili Praveen Kumar objected to a few political parties blaming Christians for attacks on religious places

28 Jan 2021 2:10 AM

Water treatment plants (WTP) at Argul, Mallannagutta, Indalwai, Jalalpur also have lab facilities and water is being tested on an hourly basis besides regular microbiological tests. — Representational image

Poor water quality creating health problems in Nizamabad

Mission Bhagiratha set up water quality labs in Nizamabad, Armoor, Bodhan, Banswada, Jukkal, Yellareddy and Kamareddy constituencies

28 Jan 2021 1:57 AM

The elections, held after 26 years, opened the doors for the ruling YSR Congress party to have three of its members get elected in the 15-member board. — DC Image

Stormy end to Bhuma family’s 26-year reign over Nandyal Dairy

The elections, held after 26 years, opened the doors for the ruling YSR Congress party to have 3 of its members in the 15-member board

28 Jan 2021 1:33 AM

To apply for the card, one needs a disability certificate, which spells the amount of disability one has. — Pixabay

Issue of Unique Disability Identity cards to disabled getting delayed

According to an MSP, who chose to remain anonymous, deciphering the amount or percentage of disability is a tough task

28 Jan 2021 1:33 AM

Colleges are feeling the heat also as rooms can no longer be offered on a sharing basis as physical distance is necessary. — DC Image.

Colleges set for reopening; students unable to get hostels on campuses

A student of civil engineering at Malla Reddy College said he will be paying an extra Rs 3,500 per month for a private hostel facility

28 Jan 2021 1:14 AM

The sarpanches say that the government should have included instructions to the district collectors, or to the panchayat department or to the forest range officers to release the funds for a culling operation in a village. — Representational image

Sarpanches can order killing of wild animals attacking, damaging crops in villages

The order has no information as to where the money to hire shooters, and subsequent cost of burying the culled wild boar, will come from

28 Jan 2021 1:02 AM

Andhra Pradesh SEC Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar — By arrangement

Andhra Pradesh State Election Commisioner welcomes unanimous polls with caution

Ramesh Kumar instructs officials to keep a close watch on unanimous polls in case they are beyond a reasonable number

28 Jan 2021 12:51 AM

Dr. Dilip said the particular disease is very rare, affecting one in five lakh babies. — Representational image

Rare heart surgery on eight-month-old boy under Aarogyasri successful

Though the boy had multiple problems, like pneumonia, hypertension, heart rhythm disturbances; they were effectively managed

28 Jan 2021 12:50 AM

The plan for Masjid was submitted by MIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi. — By arrangement

Telangana to lay foundation stone for Masjid in new Secretariat complex on Feb 26

AIMIM MLA Ahmed Balala submitted a detailed plan of the proposed masjid which was prepared by engineers

28 Jan 2021 12:31 AM

The company said one of the vulnerabilities affects the "kernel", the nerve centre of Apple's operating system, iOS. (AFP)

Apple urges iPhone, iPad users to upgrade security

Apple made the software upgrades available Tuesday, adding a rare note suggesting it was a serious threat

28 Jan 2021 12:25 AM

Teachers stage a dharna in front of Hyderabad District Collector's office, demanding revision of PRC, right for vote in MLC election to SGSTs', withdrawal of CCS policy among others on Monday. (DC Image/P.Surendra)

Telangana PRC recommends extension of superannuation age to 60 years

Suggests minimum pay of Rs 19,000; reduction of HRA by six per cent

27 Jan 2021 11:50 PM

Depression, chronic stress, anxiety, anger, pessimism, and dissatisfaction about one's life are all associated with potentially harmful biological responses. — AP

Covid-19 can lead to mental health problems; 'treat patient as a whole'

The Covid-19 global scene reinforced the view that physical diseases too are induced by problems of mind

27 Jan 2021 11:42 PM

Naidu flayed chief minister Jagan for “cancelling all the benefits” he had given as CM to people in rural areas including farmers. — DC Image

YSRC adopting terror tactics to win elections: Naidu

Naidu said a victory for Telugu Desam candidates in all the panchayats would help put an end to the YSRC’s 'atrocities and misdeeds'

27 Jan 2021 11:40 PM

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China deploys anal swabs to test for Covid-19

The method can increase the detection rate of infected people

27 Jan 2021 9:15 PM

Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg (Image Source: AFP)

Greta Thunberg's generation most likely to believe climate change is a crisis: Survey

70% of people under 18 believe climate change is a global emergency versus 58% of those over 60

27 Jan 2021 8:43 PM

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Khalid Masood and Kunal Seth's leadership takes Shalimar Corp Ltd to a new level

To manage their national presence, Shalimar Group has its regional offices in Delhi, Indore, Gorakhpur, Jabalpur and Jalandhar

27 Jan 2021 8:33 PM

Sharoz Dawa and Sandeep Kumar, digital marketer and social media influencer respectively.

Entrepreneur Sharoz and Sandeep explain why startups struggle in the early stage

The client and customers want to buy or manage only new and popular things, says the duo

27 Jan 2021 8:12 PM

Cover image of 'The Great Gatsby' by F Scott Fitzgerald (Image source: Twitter@PostCredPod)

'The Great Gatsby' series in the works

The series will explore into New York's African American community and musical subculture

27 Jan 2021 7:43 PM

The top court also issued notice to Maharashtra government and permitted the AG to file an appeal against the January 19 verdict of the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court. (PTI)

Skin to skin contact: SC stays Bombay HC order acquitting man under POCSO

The verdict said that groping a minor's breast without 'skin to skin contact' cannot be termed as sexual assault

27 Jan 2021 6:54 PM

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Making it to Team India

Cricketer Srikar Bharat credits Dravid’s guidance while sharing his excitement on joining Team India

27 Jan 2021 6:18 PM

Vijay Kumar

From darkness, the weavers see some light

Vijay Kumar’s debut film highlights the weavers’ struggles

27 Jan 2021 6:17 PM

2021 is all about skinimalism and keeping beauty real and pocket-friendly.

Skinimalism is the latest beauty trend

The new lexicon includes ‘natural, healthy, no toxins, no filters, everyday glow, and ‘no makeup’ makeup!

27 Jan 2021 6:08 PM

'Yes Man: The Untold Story of Rana Kapoor', is a thrilling account of the rise and fall of Rana Kapoor

Exposing the Yes Bank crisis

Pavan C. Lall’s latest book, 'Yes Man: The Untold Story of Rana Kapoor', is a thrilling account of the rise and fall of Rana Kapoor

27 Jan 2021 5:38 PM

"Tandav", a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming recently. (Photo:twitter @hathyogi31)

SC rejects plea for protection from arrest by 'Tandav' makers, others

The bench has sought responses from states such as UP, MP, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar and Delhi on the pleas

27 Jan 2021 4:13 PM

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AP superstition killings: Victims shared parents' belief

The two women in their twenties shared their parents' 'delusionsal' belief that they will come alive after their death, police say

27 Jan 2021 4:05 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. (AFP)

Declare Marathi-speaking Karnataka-Maha border areas as UT: Uddhav

The case over the dispute between the two states is pending before the Supreme Court for many years

27 Jan 2021 3:56 PM

BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly. (AFP)

Sourav Ganguly hospitalised again with discomfort in chest

Ganguly underwent angioplasty earlier this month after he was diagnosed with three blocked coronary arteries

27 Jan 2021 3:43 PM

Covid vaccination in Andhra Pradesh, picture used for representational purposes only ( Image Source: DC Image )

Dentist falls ill after COVID-19 vaccination in AP

She was having infection in urinary tract and liver while taking the vaccine shot on December 23

27 Jan 2021 3:22 PM

Indian bowler Mohammad Siraj (Image source: Shailendra Bhojak/PTI)

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused but clears those evicted from stands

CA once again apologised to the visiting Indian team for the unpleasant incident

27 Jan 2021 2:36 PM

The court gave the government time till February 25, the next date of hearing, to place on record its difficulties in translating the draft in all the languages. (Photo: PTI/File)

Why Centre resisting direction to translate draft EIA in all vernacular languages: HC

The special bench said the government would have to understand the objections in local languages to the draft EIA

27 Jan 2021 1:16 PM

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala being taken to Victoria hospital for a scan from Bowring hospital after her health deteriorated in the Parappana Agrahara Prison, in Bengaluru, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (PTI)

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala released from prison after 4 years

Sasikala is presently undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection, which she had contracted a week ago

27 Jan 2021 11:59 AM

A health worker (L) inoculates a frontline staff with a Covid-19 vaccine at the KIMS hospital in Hyderabad on January 25, 2021. (AFP)

Latest: 147 new COVID cases, 1 death in Telangana

The total number of cases stood at 2,93,737 while recoveries were at 2,89,325

27 Jan 2021 11:45 AM

Farmers gather at Red Fort during their tractor parade on Republic Day, in New Delhi, Tuesday, January 26, 2021. (PTI/Arun Sharma)

Farm union calls meeting to discuss violence during tractor parade in Delhi

The Delhi Police have registered 22 FIRs so far in connection with the violence in several area that has left over 300 policemen injured

27 Jan 2021 11:39 AM

Vijay said he is 'glad' that the fans can enjoy the film on Amazon Prime Video in India and across the world. (Image credit: Twitter)

'Master' to release on Amazon Prime Video on January 29

The film, written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Xavier Britto, released in theatres on January 13 during Pongal holiday

27 Jan 2021 10:54 AM

The former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh alleged that some sections of the AP Police ere conniving with the ruling YSR Congress. — ANI

Jagan rule retaining its adamant attitude: Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu stressed the need for creating awareness among the public as to how the AP government was attacking the four pillars of democracy

27 Jan 2021 10:41 AM

Police officers including DSP Srikalahasthi and four CIs from Macherla, Punganur, Rayadurgam and Tadiparti are also being relieved of their duties. — DC Image

SEC order: Two district collectors, SP relieved from duties, others to exit soon

Nimmagadda made adverse comments on PR principal secretary Gopala Krishna Dwivedi and commissioner M. Girja Sankar

27 Jan 2021 10:30 AM

There are already ways to curb any overt misuse of social media by raising the issue with those who provide these platforms like Twitter, Facebook and others. (Photo | Pixabay - PixelKult)

DC Edit | Bihar cops overstep limits

The Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar, has not helped matters either by talking up against criticism of the government on social media

27 Jan 2021 8:27 AM

Protesters climb a flagpole at the ramparts of the Red Fort as farmers continue to demonstrate against the central government's recent agricultural reforms in New Delhi on January 26, 2021. (Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)

DC Edit | History made on R-Day, but disorder regrettable

They will need to remain united — if they are serious about their demands — while ensuring the isolation of violent elements

27 Jan 2021 7:51 AM

With the Jagan Mohan Reddy government’s focus fixed on development and the state’s welfare, there is no political space for the Opposition. (DC file photo)

V. Vijayasai Reddy | No space for communal politics in AP under Jagan

Communal hatred is being used in Andhra to divert people’s attention away from the unprecedented welfare schemes of the YSRC government

27 Jan 2021 7:34 AM

US President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris (L) signs a a 'Made in America' Executive Order, to increase the amount of federal spending that goes to American companies in the South Court Auditorium at the White House on January 25, 2021 in Washington, DC. (JIM Watson / AFP)

Mohan Guruswamy | Biden’s real challenge is to fix America’s finances

The American crisis began unfolding when Richard Nixon disengaged the US dollar from the gold standard

27 Jan 2021 7:22 AM

US President Joe Biden (MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

US announces restoration of relations with Palestinians

U.S. administration believes this remains the best way to ensure Israel's future

27 Jan 2021 6:36 AM

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