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Naidu, Pawan hold talks on strategy for local body polls

07-10-2026

With Andhra Pradesh gearing up for local body elections, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Minister Nara Lokesh held a crucial meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence in Undavalli on Tuesday to chalk out the alliance’s electoral strategy and coordination mechanism.

Six urban forests, three eco-tourism projects launched in AP

07-10-2026

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Forest and Environment Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday virtually inaugurated six urban forests and three eco-tourism projects, aimed at combining environmental conservation, local livelihoods and tourism development. Speaking at the programme, AP Green Executive Committee chairman Nagababu said the initiatives reflected Pawan Kalyan

Unemployed Grads demand jobs before Graduate MLC Polls

06-10-2026

With two Graduate MLC elections in Telangana expected next year, unemployed youth and graduate voters are stepping up pressure on political parties, demanding that pending government job notifications be issued before the election process begins. The voter registration process for the Hyderabad-Khammam Graduate MLC constituencies has already started

Is Gen Z getting carried away by ‘YOLO’?

06-10-2026

A majority of Gen Z lives by the adage ‘You Only Live Once’ (YOLO) resulting in constantly travelling, eating out, attending concerts and spending with gay abandon. Is this going to cost them in the long run is a question uppermost especially among parents. Their social media accounts liven up with posts of swanky restaurants, exotic food, breathtaking locations and fashionable clothes.

Who is really responsible?

06-10-2026

Every person is the architect of their own life, yet when things go wrong, we often look for someone or something to blame instead of changing ourselves. We spend considerable time and energy finding reasons or people responsible for our problems. Blaming helps us escape guilt by justifying our actions and shifting responsibility to others, situations or external factors.

Water Board cautions consumers against cyber fraudsters

06-10-2026

In the wake of media reports about cyber fraudsters contacting consumers under the pretext of water bill updates, pending bills and disconnection notices, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board(HMWSSB) has issued a set of precautions urging consumers to remain vigilant. The Water Board advised consumers not to respond to phone calls, SMS messages or WhatsApp messages

Telangana pitches road projects

06-10-2026

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday to seek immediate Central clearance, financial assistance, and sanction for several high-priority road, bridge, and ropeway projects across the State. The bilateral meeting took place on the side-lines of the two-day Chintan Shivir-2026

Jal Jeevan Mission to touch 3.3 crore people

06-10-2026

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched the Rs 30,156-crore Amarajeevi Jaladhara program under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 at Proddatur, promising to expand safe piped drinking water coverage across rural Andhra Pradesh while positioning irrigation, horticulture and industry as the pillars of Rayalaseema’s economic transformation. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan

Centre calls for environmental clearance for BPCL refinery

06-10-2026

The proposed greenfield refinery and petrochemical complex of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) near Ramayapatnam Port in Nellore district has cleared a key regulatory hurdle, with the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recommending the project for environmental clearance.

Telangana’s debt gathers pace

05-10-2026

Telangana’s growing reliance on borrowings has once again become a major issue in discussions over the state’s finances. Within the first few months of the 2026 financial year, the state government has raised substantial funds through market borrowings.

Cong, CJP divide against NDA

05-10-2026

The political landscape in India in 2026 has been marked by intense opposition activity against the NDA government led by the BJP. Criticisms have focused on governance failures, alleged anti-democratic measures involving the Election Commission, and various scams. Within this environment, t

Congress steps up for graduate MLC polls

05-10-2026

The ruling Congress in Telangana has stepped up preparations for the upcoming elections to two Graduate constituencies of the Telangana Legislative Council, The two constituencies are the Nalgonda-Khammam-Warangal and Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad Graduate constituencies, with the terms of the sitting MLCs set to end in March 2027.