HYDRAA crackdown against unsafe hostel buildings from Jan 1
Hyderabad’s Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) is stepping up action against unsafe and unauthorised hostel buildings, particularly multi-storey hostels constructed on very small plots. The move follows a series of alarming incidents in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli and Siddiq Nagar, where unauthorised multi-storey structures either collapsed or created serious risks to neighbouring buildings. […]
Telangana CEO Directs BLOs to Clear Pending SIR Cases
Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy has directed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the State to speed up the disposal of pending cases under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The directions were issued during a video conference in which the CEO reviewed the progress of the revision process with District […]
Delhi HC orders high-level MCD inquiry into Satya Niketan collapse
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a high-level inquiry into the collapse of a five-storey building housing a paying guest (PG) facility in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area. The collapse occurred on Sunday while repair work was reportedly being carried out, killing seven people and injuring several others. […]
Warangal police arrest inter-State ganja smuggler, seize ganja worth Rs 1.25 crore
Warangal Commissionerate police have arrested an alleged inter-State ganja smuggler and recovered 251 kg of ganja estimated to be worth around Rs 1.25 crore from his residence in Hanamkonda district. The arrest was made by the Damera police, following information about the alleged movement and distribution of narcotic substances. Police said the accused had been […]
Six seriously injured in Ghatkesar speeding car crash; two critical
Six people were seriously injured in a road accident in Ghatkesar on Monday night after a speeding car collided with vehicles near Vignan College. Two of the injured were reported to be in critical condition and were shifted to hospital for treatment. According to reports, the accident occurred at around 8:30 pm near Vignan College […]
Delhi HC seeks rationale for mandatory MP, MLA endorsement under Lakshmi Yojana
New Delhi, August 24, 2026: The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to explain why women applying for financial assistance under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana must obtain an endorsement from their local Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The scheme provides ₹2,500 per month in financial assistance to […]
Warangal Congress row: Konda Surekha says she will soon clear the air
Telangana’s ruling Congress has been facing fresh internal tensions in the Warangal region, particularly over the Parkal Assembly constituency. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has now said that she will speak publicly about the developments and “clear the air” after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy returns from his foreign trip. What triggered the controversy? The latest […]
Revanth Reddy denied permission by Central Government to visit USA
elangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s proposed visit to the United States has been cancelled after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied political clearance for the trip. The development was confirmed by the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office on August 21, 2026. Revanth Reddy is currently in London as part of an overseas programme organised […]
Gujarat: Four dead, 18 hospitalised in Bhavnagar hooch tragedy
Continue Reading Bhavnagar, Gujarat: At least four people have died and 18 others are receiving medical treatment after allegedly consuming counterfeit liquor in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. The incident has triggered a police investigation into the supply of illegally distributed alcohol, with four suspected bootleggers detained so far. The incident came to light after several […]
Indian student leader ends hunger strike after 16 days
Ranchi, August 18, 2026: Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto has ended his 16-day hunger strike after the state government announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and other recruitment tests conducted by an outsourced agency. Mahto called off his fast late Monday night at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi. The decision came shortly after Chief […]