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Congress leader Hanumantha Rao calls for Bharat Ratna for National Flag designer Pingali Venkayya
Congress leader Hanumantha Rao calls for Bharat Ratna for National Flag designer Pingali Venkayya

Speaking about Pingali Venkayya’s legacy, the senior Congress leader said, ā€œPingali Venkayya presented the Tricolour to Mahatma Gandhi during his...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 6:22 PM IST


Lok Sabha passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh capital
Lok Sabha passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh capital

The Bill is now scheduled for discussion and passage in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, marking the final legislative step toward establishing Amaravati...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 6:08 PM IST


After Rahul Ramakrishna’s SOS, Telangana bans paraquat pesticide for 60 days
After Rahul Ramakrishna’s SOS, Telangana bans paraquat pesticide for 60 days

Speaking to NewsMeter, officials from the Agriculture Department confirmed the government’s order, stating that the ban is effective immediately from...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 5:53 PM IST


Jagan slams Amaravati as ā€˜capital of corruption’, pitches alternative MA–VI–GUN corridor
Jagan slams Amaravati as ā€˜capital of corruption’, pitches alternative MA–VI–GUN corridor

Jagan said his government had proposed a 110-km capital corridor along the existing highway connecting Machilipatnam, Vijayawada and Guntur, which he...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 5:48 PM IST


Telangana Assembly passes Advocates Protection Bill; TPCC legal wing hails move
Telangana Assembly passes Advocates Protection Bill; TPCC legal wing hails move

The bill has provisions for insurance coverage and health cards for advocates to overcome financial needs in emergencies.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 5:44 PM IST


Fact Check: PM Modi visits Sonia Gandhi in hospital? No, AI-generated image goes viral
Fact Check: PM Modi visits Sonia Gandhi in hospital? No, AI-generated image goes viral

An image circulating on social media claims to show PM Modi visiting Sonia Gandhi in the hospital.

By Rahul Adhikari  Published on 1 April 2026 4:58 PM IST


MeeSeva user charges revised in Telangana after 8 years; new rates inside
MeeSeva user charges revised in Telangana after 8 years; new rates inside

In addition to the base service charges, the government has introduced a transparent pricing model for high-volume document handling.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 4:45 PM IST


Summer relief: Ration Card holders can now collect 3 months’ supplies at once; deets inside
Summer relief: Ration Card holders can now collect 3 months’ supplies at once; deets inside

With temperatures soaring across the country, the government said it has implemented this ā€˜one-time distribution’ policy to prevent citizens from...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 3:37 PM IST


Why did commercial LPG prices rise in Hyderabad? Rates jump by Rs 214 per cylinder
Why did commercial LPG prices rise in Hyderabad? Rates jump by Rs 214 per cylinder

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reiterated that the current hike does not apply to domestic LPG cylinders.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 3:16 PM IST


Activists in Telangana urge ECI to close liquor shops until end of elections
12-hour dry day for Hanuman Jayanthi; liquor shops shut in Cyberabad on April 2

According to the notification, the closure will be effective from 10 am to 10 pm on Thursday.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 2:24 PM IST


Hyderabad: HYDRAA frees 65000 sq yd  `playground’ worth ₹100 Cr in Shastripuram
Hyderabad: HYDRAA frees 65000 sq yd `playground’ worth ₹100 Cr in Shastripuram

The operation took place in Shastripuram Colony, Rajendranagar Mandal, within an 188-acre HUDA-approved layout.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 2:20 PM IST


The 6 am mail: Why Oracle laid off 30,000 employees; Hyd, Bengaluru techies hit hard
The 6 am mail: Why Oracle laid off 30,000 employees; Hyd, Bengaluru techies hit hard

India has borne the brunt of the restructuring, accounting for 40% of the total global job cuts.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 11:02 AM IST


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