The transition into 2026 has brought a massive windfall for the excise departments of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, as revelers celebrated the New Year with unprecedented enthusiasm. In Telangana, the New Year “josh” translated into record-breaking numbers. Over the span of just two days—Tuesday and Wednesday—liquor sales crossed a staggering ₹750 crore. This surge […]
In the political arena of India, tensions have escalated between the neighboring states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The allegations were made by the incumbent Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday, who accused his predecessor K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) of intentionally sowing discord over water resources to bolster his political party. During […]
A dispute over banners in the city of Ballari escalated into a violent confrontation between two groups allegedly associated with mining baron and MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy and Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy at late night on Thursday. The altercation resulted in the tragic death of Rajashekar, a follower of Congress MLA Bharath Reddy. The […]
In the early days of January 2026, the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been experiencing a chilly spell with nighttime temperatures dipping to single digits. The cold weather is attributed to the arrival of biting winds from North India, which has further intensified the drop in temperatures. The frigid climate and dense fog […]
Hyderabad – In a significant development for the state’s law enforcement and efforts to maintain peace, Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy announced that 509 Maoists have surrendered in Telangana this year, with 483 of them hailing from neighboring Chhattisgarh. Among the surrenderees are 24 local Maoist rebels, signifying a substantial reduction […]
In a recent announcement, the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has released the schedule for the Telangana Common Entrance Tests (TG CETs) for the academic year 2026-27. The TG CETs will cover various entrance examinations, including the TS EAMCET (Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine Common Entrance Test), TG ICET (Integrated Common Entrance Test), TG LAWCET […]
In a significant political move by the state government, final notifications for the restructuring of districts were issued on Tuesday. Among these changes, the creation of two new districts – Markapuram and Polavaram – was confirmed. The bustling town of Rampachodavaram will serve as the headquarters for the newly formed Polavaram district, signifying a significant […]
In a move to address the unemployment crisis, the government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a new initiative called Kaushalyam. The program, spearheaded by IT minister Nara Lokesh, aims to provide employment opportunities for the state’s youth. The highlight of this new program is a portal that houses data on approximately 24 lakh unemployed and […]
In a notable move by the ruling government of Andhra Pradesh, gram and ward sachivalayams, key administrative units in rural and urban areas of the state, have been renamed swarna gramam and swarna wards respectively. The decision aims to enhance development and welfare initiatives in these regions. The change in nomenclature is expected to bring […]
In a bid to alleviate traffic congestion during the annual Sankranti festival, officials in Telangana are considering infrastructure improvements on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway. The congested roads led to severe delays and frustration among travelers celebrating the festive season. Nitin Gadkari, India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, has expressed concern over the traffic situation and […]