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Protests erupt in Andhra Pradesh, MP Galla Jayadev and thousands detained

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Andhra Pradesh on boil as cabinet repeals CRDA Act puting an end to Amaravati

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Amaravati as capital shelved, Visakhapatnam made the new executive capital

AP & TELANGANA

Half of TS students don’t have separate classrooms: Study

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Fact Check: Kancha Ilaiah’s image wrongly circulated as 47-year-old JNU student

FACT CHECKING

Fact Check: Kancha Ilaiah’s image wrongly circulated as 47-year-old JNU student

Hyderabad, Jan 20: An image is going viral claiming that of a 47-year-old JNU student, Moinuddin from Kerala, has been living in the campus since 1989....

by Satya Priya BN Jan 20, 2020 at 4:15 pm

Rajinikanth’s Darbar grosses Rs 200 crore worldwide

ENTERTAINMENT

Rajinikanth’s Darbar grosses Rs 200 crore worldwide

Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated his 69th birthday on December 12, 2019. Even at this age, the actor continues to rule the roost with his films....

by Pranita Jonnalagedda Jan 20, 2020 at 3:32 pm

Andhra Pradesh sees 14 percent drop in foreign tourists

AP & TELANGANA

Andhra Pradesh sees 14 percent drop in foreign tourists

Highlights Call to tap rich adventure tourism potential Visakhapatnam: The number of foreign tourists arriving in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing tourism...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 10:53 am

Cyberabad cops randomly demand fingerprints from citizens near Inorbit Mall

HYDERABAD

Cyberabad cops randomly demand fingerprints from citizens near Inorbit Mall

Highlights Citizen alleges that cops demanded fingerprints Commissioner of Police Cyberabad calls it 'wrong information' Hyderabad: In what seems to be...

by Amritha Mohan Jan 19, 2020 at 9:37 pm

‘Even Preamble threatens you’: HCU students question admin for ‘whitewashing’ walls

EDUCATION/JOBS

‘Even Preamble threatens you’: HCU students question admin for ‘whitewashing’ walls

Hyderabad: It seems as if the University of Hyderabad's administration is hell-bent on ‘purifying’ the campus space. Ahead of the commemoration of...

by Amritha Mohan Jan 19, 2020 at 8:09 pm

CRIME

Hyderabad denies permission to Prakash Raj’s event at Nizamia College

by Amritha Mohan Jan 20, 2020 at 8:13 pm

Hyderabad: Hyderabad police has denied permission to film actor Prakash…

TRS activist killed in freak road mishap near Hyderabad

TRS activist killed in freak road mishap near Hyderabad

Hyderabad: An active member of the Telangana Rashtra…

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 11:03 am

Osmania professor Chintakindi Kasim produced before Chief Justice of HC

Osmania professor Chintakindi Kasim produced before Chief Justice of HC

Hyderabad: A high voltage drama unfolded near the…

by Newsmeter Network Jan 19, 2020 at 9:13 pm

One killed, two critical as car rams into truck at Shamshabad

One killed, two critical as car rams into truck at Shamshabad

Hyderabad, Jan 19: One person died and three…

by Newsmeter Network Jan 19, 2020 at 2:28 pm

Field officer of Kukatpally court in ACB trap

Field officer of Kukatpally court in ACB trap

Hyderabad: A field officer working in the Kukatpally…

by Newsmeter Network Jan 18, 2020 at 8:37 pm

Hyderabad man Manivardhan Reddy arrested for posing as CBI cop & extorting money

Hyderabad man Manivardhan Reddy arrested for posing as CBI cop & extorting money

Hyderabad : The Central Bureau of Investigation, on…

by Newsmeter Network Jan 18, 2020 at 7:37 pm

Rachakonda Police nabs 3 drug dealers, seizes 750 gms Ganja

Rachakonda Police nabs 3 drug dealers, seizes 750 gms Ganja

Hyderabad: Rachakonda Police arrested 3 drug dealers and…

by Renoj Roy Jan 18, 2020 at 4:18 pm

POLITICS

Govt to probe insider trading: Jagan

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 5:12 pm

Vijayawada: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy told...

Protests erupt in Andhra Pradesh, MP Galla Jayadev and thousands detained

Protests erupt in Andhra Pradesh, MP Galla Jayadev and thousands detained

Amaravati: Protests erupted in many districts of Andhra…

by Jinka Nagaraju Jan 20, 2020 at 4:48 pm

Naidu left fuming as five MLAs ditch key party meeting

Naidu left fuming as five MLAs ditch key party meeting

Hyderabad: Five MLAs skipped a crucial meeting of…

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 2:28 pm

A cake-walk for TRS in Warangal

A cake-walk for TRS in Warangal

Warangal: The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leaders are…

by Newsmeter Network Jan 19, 2020 at 9:36 am

Congress man Abhilash Mudhiraj arrested days before Telangana municipal polls in a 5 YO case

Congress man Abhilash Mudhiraj arrested days before Telangana municipal polls in a 5 YO case

Hyderabad : Congress candidate B Gnan Abhilash Mudhiraj,…

by Coreena Suares Jan 17, 2020 at 6:53 pm

‘BJP wants to create a Hindu Israel’: Yogendra Yadav

‘BJP wants to create a Hindu Israel’: Yogendra Yadav

Hyderabad: “The BJP is trying to bring out…

by Amritha Mohan Jan 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm

BJP received Rs 2354.02 Cr as donations, a jump by 138 %

BJP received Rs 2354.02 Cr as donations, a jump by 138 %

Highlights Income in financial year ended March 31,…

by Coreena Suares Jan 17, 2020 at 9:32 am

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by Newsmeter Network Jan 19, 2020 at 1:33 pm

Decoding actor Pawan Kalyan- BJP’s sudden bonhomie

by Prof K Nageshwar Jan 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm

Why Deepika Padukone deserves appreciation ?

by Prof K Nageshwar Jan 15, 2020 at 7:24 am

KCR, the only strong voice against BJP in south: Owaisi

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Delhi Polls: Will Kejriwal maintain its grip or will BJP make the big move?

by Prof K Nageshwar Jan 10, 2020 at 1:40 pm

Will 2020 be a good year for Telangana?

by Jinka Nagaraju Dec 31, 2019 at 12:02 pm

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Winter to end soon in AP and Telangana

Winter to end soon in AP and Telangana

Hyderabad: Here is some good news on the weather front. Chilly nights will soon end in Andhra Pradesh as the night temperatures are expected to get warmer...

by Aiswarya Sriram Jan 20, 2020 at 5:54 pm

Half of TS students don’t have separate classrooms: Study

Half of TS students don’t have separate classrooms: Study

Hyderabad: A room of one’s own is important for women, said writer Virginia Woolf. And for students, it is important to have separate classrooms. But...

by Amritha Mohan Jan 20, 2020 at 11:58 am

Andhra Pradesh sees 14 percent drop in foreign tourists

Andhra Pradesh sees 14 percent drop in foreign tourists

Highlights Call to tap rich adventure tourism potential Visakhapatnam: The number of foreign tourists arriving in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing tourism...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 10:53 am

Anti-corruption activist writes to Telangana High court, terms their response ‘unexpected’

Anti-corruption activist writes to Telangana High court, terms their response ‘unexpected’

Hyderabad: Anti-corruption activist and President of Forum against Corruption, Vijay Gopal has termed the response, from the state public information officer,...

by Anurag Mallick Jan 19, 2020 at 6:03 pm

Congress’s door-to-door campaign finds 300 bogus votes in Manikonda

Congress’s door-to-door campaign finds 300 bogus votes in Manikonda

Hyderabad: Around 250 votes in Ward 2 of Telangana’s Manikonda village have turned out to be bogus. The incident came to light when a Congress candidate...

by Dheeshma Puzhakkal Jan 19, 2020 at 12:33 pm

Mee-Seva owner caught with 125 Voter ID cards while he tried to sell it to a political leader

Mee-Seva owner caught with 125 Voter ID cards while he tried to sell it to a political leader

The owner of Universal Mee-Seva, Syed Abdul Rahaman, was arrested by Rachakonda police, while he tried to distribute Voter ID cards. The crime...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 7:58 pm

Leopard strays into Shadnagar near Hyderabad, triggers panic

Leopard strays into Shadnagar near Hyderabad, triggers panic

Hyderabad: A leopard strayed into a residential area at Shadnagar town on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Monday morning. The sight of the big cat created...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 1:17 pm

Cyberabad cops randomly demand fingerprints from citizens near Inorbit Mall

Cyberabad cops randomly demand fingerprints from citizens near Inorbit Mall

Highlights Citizen alleges that cops demanded fingerprints Commissioner of Police Cyberabad calls it 'wrong information' Hyderabad: In what seems to be...

by Amritha Mohan Jan 19, 2020 at 9:37 pm

Make a Register of Unemployment first: Actor Prakash Raj

Make a Register of Unemployment first: Actor Prakash Raj

Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Actor Prakashi Raj is known for expressing every character with nuance on the silver screen. And when it comes to expressing his...

by Amritha Mohan Jan 20, 2020 at 6:04 pm

Hyderabad is world’s most dynamic city: JLL Index

Hyderabad is world’s most dynamic city: JLL Index

Hyderabad: A leading firm into real estate and investment management, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) has named Hyderabad as the ‘most dynamic city’ from...

by Anurag Mallick Jan 19, 2020 at 4:52 pm

Winter to end soon in AP and Telangana

Winter to end soon in AP and Telangana

Hyderabad: Here is some good news on the weather front. Chilly nights will soon end in Andhra Pradesh as the night temperatures are expected to get warmer...

by Aiswarya Sriram Jan 20, 2020 at 5:54 pm

Half of TS students don’t have separate classrooms: Study

Half of TS students don’t have separate classrooms: Study

Hyderabad: A room of one’s own is important for women, said writer Virginia Woolf. And for students, it is important to have separate classrooms. But...

by Amritha Mohan Jan 20, 2020 at 11:58 am

Andhra Pradesh sees 14 percent drop in foreign tourists

Andhra Pradesh sees 14 percent drop in foreign tourists

Highlights Call to tap rich adventure tourism potential Visakhapatnam: The number of foreign tourists arriving in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing tourism...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 10:53 am

Anti-corruption activist writes to Telangana High court, terms their response ‘unexpected’

Anti-corruption activist writes to Telangana High court, terms their response ‘unexpected’

Hyderabad: Anti-corruption activist and President of Forum against Corruption, Vijay Gopal has termed the response, from the state public information officer,...

by Anurag Mallick Jan 19, 2020 at 6:03 pm

Congress’s door-to-door campaign finds 300 bogus votes in Manikonda

Congress’s door-to-door campaign finds 300 bogus votes in Manikonda

Hyderabad: Around 250 votes in Ward 2 of Telangana’s Manikonda village have turned out to be bogus. The incident came to light when a Congress candidate...

by Dheeshma Puzhakkal Jan 19, 2020 at 12:33 pm

Sea food lovers sulk as prices soar in Andhra Pradesh

Sea food lovers sulk as prices soar in Andhra Pradesh

Highlights Pollution, cyclones, global warming reason for low catch in Bay of Bengal Seer Fish, Silver Pomfret and Tiger Prawn most popular varieties Visakhapatnam:...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 19, 2020 at 10:58 am

Bhogi turns air quality poor in Visakhapatnam, PM 10 touches 285

Bhogi turns air quality poor in Visakhapatnam, PM 10 touches 285

Visakhapatnam: On Bhogi day, the air quality index in most parts of the city reached hazardous levels on Tuesday, with Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 and...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 14, 2020 at 9:49 pm

Human Rights Forum supports capital shift in Andhra Pradesh

Human Rights Forum supports capital shift in Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam: The active considerations of the AP Government to shift the capital of the State outside Amaravati has merit, said VS Krishna and A Chandrashekhar...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 14, 2020 at 10:23 am

Eastern Naval Command to host MILAN-2020 in Vizag

Eastern Naval Command to host MILAN-2020 in Vizag

Visakhapatnam: After successfully hosting the International Fleet Review (IFR) in February 2016, the City of Destiny, Vizag is gearing up to host another...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 8, 2020 at 11:56 am

Two men arrested for tricking women into sex, looting ornaments in Vizag

Two men arrested for tricking women into sex, looting ornaments in Vizag

Vizianagaram: In a different modus-operandi to fulfil their sexual bliss and get away with ornaments, two men from North Andhra were selectively victimizing...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 8, 2020 at 11:24 am

Andhra Pradesh on boil as cabinet repeals CRDA Act puting an end to Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh on boil as cabinet repeals CRDA Act puting an end to Amaravati

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has given green signal to repeal the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA)...

by Jinka Nagaraju Jan 20, 2020 at 11:13 am

Amaravati as capital shelved, Visakhapatnam made the new executive capital

Amaravati as capital shelved, Visakhapatnam made the new executive capital

Highlights State Cabinet endorses High Power Committee report Amaravati MDA to replace CRDA Vijayawada: The State Government approved the High Power Committee...

by Patri Vasudevan Jan 20, 2020 at 3:22 pm

Naidu left fuming as five MLAs ditch key party meeting

Naidu left fuming as five MLAs ditch key party meeting

Hyderabad: Five MLAs skipped a crucial meeting of the Telugu Desam Party legislators on Sunday, upsetting party chief Chandrababu Naidu. The meeting had...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 20, 2020 at 2:28 pm

This Sankranti, cockfights betting may go up to Rs 900 crore

This Sankranti, cockfights betting may go up to Rs 900 crore

Godavari: Despite the court orders and police warnings, cockfights began in several parts of East Godavari and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 13, 2020 at 9:04 pm

Jagan to close the chapter of captial ‘Amaravati’ in the next assembly?

Jagan to close the chapter of captial ‘Amaravati’ in the next assembly?

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy is all set to repeal for the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA)...

by Jinka Nagaraju Jan 13, 2020 at 6:24 pm

Devotees get Free Laddu from January 20

Devotees get Free Laddu from January 20

Highlights Temple authorities opened additional 12 Laddu Distribution Counters at the hill shrine to meet the demand Tirumala: ‘One free laddu for every...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 19, 2020 at 8:27 pm

Police denies permission to TDP rally in Tirupati

Police denies permission to TDP rally in Tirupati

Tirupati: Tirupati urban police refused permission for Telugu Desam party chief N Chandrababu Naidu's meet in the temple town. Several former MLAs and...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 11, 2020 at 10:37 pm

TTD to lodge criminal case against ‘Jesus Laddu’ fake newsmakers

TTD to lodge criminal case against ‘Jesus Laddu’ fake newsmakers

Tirupati, Dec 31: The TTD has finally responded to the ongoing controversy on the making of the sacred Sreevari Laddu. An anonymous WhatsApp message suggested...

by Newsmeter Network Dec 31, 2019 at 3:45 pm

Ramana Dikshitulu is back as Pradhana Archaka of Tirumala

Ramana Dikshitulu is back as Pradhana Archaka of Tirumala

Hyderabad: Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams Board appointed Dr AV Ramana Dikshitulu as the ‘Pradhana Archaka’ of Srivari Temple on an honorary basis....

by Patri Vasudevan Dec 29, 2019 at 1:21 pm

Chittoor Consumer Forum asks ICICI to pay Rs 7 lakh compensation in vehicle insurance case

Chittoor Consumer Forum asks ICICI to pay Rs 7 lakh compensation in vehicle insurance case

Hyderabad: A Consumer Forum in Chittoor, Tirupathi, ordered ICICI bank to pay a compensation of Rs 734,026 to a complainant in an insurance case. The complainant,...

by Dheeshma Puzhakkal Dec 29, 2019 at 12:27 pm

A cake-walk for TRS in Warangal

A cake-walk for TRS in Warangal

Warangal: The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leaders are so comfortably placed that they need not sweat much for the upcoming municipal elections. With...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 19, 2020 at 9:36 am

BJP organises massive pro-CAA rally in Warangal

BJP organises massive pro-CAA rally in Warangal

Highlights Parties pitching for CAA as a major poll issue Warangal: Amid the citizenship row that is raging across the country, Bharatiya Janata Party...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 8, 2020 at 10:58 am

Warangal gets Cyient IT Campus, KTR vouches for betterment of Tier 2 cities

Warangal gets Cyient IT Campus, KTR vouches for betterment of Tier 2 cities

Warangal: With major cities like New Delhi and Bangalore facing infrastructure issues, the IT companies are now focusing on tier 2 towns to carry out their...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 7, 2020 at 9:04 pm

80-year-old man held for raping 3-year-old girl in Warangal

80-year-old man held for raping 3-year-old girl in Warangal

Hyderabad: An 80-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 3-year-old girl in Warangal of Telangana. The accused is a neighbour of the child...

by Newsmeter Network Jan 6, 2020 at 12:10 pm

Tech Mahindra, Cyient to take off in Warangal

Tech Mahindra, Cyient to take off in Warangal

Hyderabad: Technology campuses of Cyient and Tech Mahindra at Madikonda IT Park in Warangal are all set for inauguration on Monday. Telangana Industries...

by Dasari Sreenivasa Rao Jan 6, 2020 at 9:38 am

PHOTO GALLERY

Peacock captured at KBR Park, Hyderabad

by Vidhay D Jan 16, 2020 at 3:34 pm

International Kite Festival, Telangana

by Vidhay D Jan 14, 2020 at 2:21 pm

Communal clashes in Bhainsa of Nirmal district

by Newsmeter Network Jan 14, 2020 at 5:09 pm

KCR and Jagan meet at Pragathi Bhavan

by Newsmeter Network Jan 14, 2020 at 2:36 pm

KTR’s visit to Tirupati on Vaikuntha Ekadashi

by Newsmeter Network Jan 14, 2020 at 3:04 pm

Kite makers in Hyderabad’s Old City

by Newsmeter Network Jan 14, 2020 at 7:28 pm

Consumer Voice

Beacon Holidays fined Rs 2.75L after customer robbed in South Africa

Beacon Holidays fined Rs 2.75L after customer robbed in South Africa

by Dheeshma Puzhakkal Jan 17, 2020 at 9:51 am

Hyderabad: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Hyderabad, has directed…

Drivezy invites wrath of customers after poor delivery standards

Drivezy invites wrath of customers after poor delivery standards

by Dheeshma Puzhakkal Jan 16, 2020

Beware! Fake Google customer care services made in Zomato’s name

Beware! Fake Google customer care services made in Zomato’s name

by Dheeshma Puzhakkal Jan 16, 2020

Consumer Forum directs Lenovo India to pay Rs 63,000 compensation for faulty product

Consumer Forum directs Lenovo India to pay Rs 63,000 compensation for faulty product

by Dheeshma Puzhakkal Jan 15, 2020

‘Swiggy, Zomato creating nuisance’: GHMC officials

‘Swiggy, Zomato creating nuisance’: GHMC officials

by Aiswarya Sriram Jan 12, 2020

Reliance Jio to pay RS 10 Lakh penalty for cutting trees in Kurnool

Reliance Jio to pay RS 10 Lakh penalty for cutting trees in Kurnool

by Newsmeter Network Jan 9, 2020

NPDCTL to pay Rs 4 lakh each over electrocution of two

NPDCTL to pay Rs 4 lakh each over electrocution of two

by Dheeshma Puzhakkal Jan 12, 2020