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Padhi directs officials to complete the rural electrification work in 847 villages of the state by May this year. The government is targeting to provide power to all hamlets by May, 2018

Telangana: Brace up for power hike

Lower allocations for power hints at plans to increase power tariff.

14 March 2017 1:25 AM IST

A view of the portion of land that caved in at Kondapur, killing two construction workers.

Hyderabad: Shonky builders' cheap work

City's construction industry flouts most norms, as town planning inspectors avoid inspecting sites.

14 March 2017 1:24 AM IST

JNU Dalit scholar from Tamil Nadu ends life

Jeevanantham is an alumnus of University of Hyderabad and was part of the Rohith Vemula movement in UoH.

14 March 2017 1:05 AM IST

National Green Tribunal. (Photo: PTI)

Quantum Of Oil Spill On Chennai Coast, Remains A Mystery

Though DG Shipping hinted of a variation in their affidavit, the counsel for the petitioner argued on the necessity to...

14 March 2017 1:03 AM IST

DMK Rajya Sabha, MP Kanimozhi, was arrested by city police after leading protests demanding sufficient supply of essential commodities in PDS outlets at Royapettah on Monday. (Photo: DC)

DMK courts mass arrest in stir on sorry state of PDS shops

Party working president M.K. Stalin said about five lakh party members were arrested showing the arrogant attitude of...

14 March 2017 12:58 AM IST

The extricated body of one of the two women workers being shifted to higher ground. The two workers died when the retaining wall of a cellar under construction caved in at Kondapur on Monday. (Photo: DC)

Hyderabad: Cellar at Kondapur site caves in, 2 killed

The incident occurred when the victims were working in the 30-ft-deep cellar area.

14 March 2017 12:56 AM IST

Marks of mortar shells are seen on the wall of Chakan Da Bagh building after shelling in Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Cross-LoC travel on hold amid Pakistan shelling

Pakistan violates ceasefire, resorts to heavy mortar shelling.

14 March 2017 12:51 AM IST

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Maharashtra: NCP against strict rules for app-based cab services

MLC and Congress leader Anant Gadgil said the restrictions should be imposed to ensure consumer safety.

14 March 2017 12:42 AM IST

Nongthombam Biren Singh is greeted after he was elected at BJP legislature party leader in Imphal on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Defection raises questions

Norms on how to treat MLAs who defect even before the House is formed are not clear.

14 March 2017 12:36 AM IST

Given the over-supply of seats, the government will not allow new colleges offering professional courses for the third consecutive year.

Telangana Govt will not allow new professional colleges

Government serious on improving education standard.

14 March 2017 12:28 AM IST

M. Hanumantha Rao

TRS Hyderabad chief qualifications differ

Mynampally was grad in 2009 & 2014, Inter in 2017.

14 March 2017 12:27 AM IST

A Most Backward Classes Corporation for MBCs has been allotted Rs 1,000 crore.

Telangana Budget tells a sop story

The Budget laid special emphasis on strengthening the rural economy and encouraging caste-based professions.

14 March 2017 12:24 AM IST