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October 3, 2025 7:38 PM

India targets terror, not civilians; defence exports surge to Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India’s military actions, including the 2016 Surgical Strikes, the 2019 Balakot Air Strikes, and Operation Sindoor in 2025, stand as proof of the nation’s firm resolve to safeguard its citizens and sovereignty. Speaking at an event organised by the Jain International Trade Community (JITO) in Hyderabad, Singh said, “When we responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, we did not ask the dharma of the terrorists. We targeted terror, not civilia...

September 3, 2025 1:02 PM

Amit Shah felicitates jawans for successful ‘Operation Black Forest’, vows Naxal-free India by March 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday felicitated personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG), and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) forces in New Delhi for the successful execution of ‘Operation Black Forest’ on Karreguttalu hill. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma were also present at the event. Hailing the operation as the biggest anti-Naxal action ever conducted i...

August 28, 2025 9:50 AM

Flood situation in Telangana’s Kamareddy, Medak remains grim

The flood situation in Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana remained grim on Thursday as heavy rain continued to batter the region, inundating towns, villages, and transport networks. Torrential rains since Tuesday night have wreaked havoc in the two districts, with overflowing streams, lakes, and ponds submerging low-lying areas and cutting off several roads and railway tracks. Drone visuals from Kamareddy town show large parts of the area underwater, leaving residents stranded as fresh ...

August 27, 2025 5:57 PM

Cabinet approves ₹12,328 crore railway projects across Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar and Assam

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four major railway projects worth around ₹12,328 crore aimed at boosting connectivity, freight movement, and regional development. The projects include one new rail line in Gujarat’s Kutch region and multi-tracking works in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Assam. The new Deshalpar–Hajipir–Luna and Vayor–Lakhpat rail line will provide rail connectivity to remote areas of the Kutch district. The projec...

August 13, 2025 9:51 AM

Schools closed in five Telangana districts amid heavy rain red alert

The Telangana government has ordered the closure of all schools in five districts for two days following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Schools in Hyderabad will operate for half a day, while IT companies have been advised to allow employees to work from home. Very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts on August 13 and 14. The School Education Department has declared holi...

July 23, 2025 1:46 PM

Heavy rain lashes Telangana, disrupts normal life

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Telangana, inundating low-lying areas, cutting off villages and disrupting normal life. North Telangana districts have been receiving copious rain since Tuesday night. Rivulets, lakes and ponds were overflowing in agency areas of Mulugu district, which recorded the highest rainfall of 25.5 cm during the last 24 hours. Villages in Venkatapuram mandal of Mulugu district were marooned. With their houses completely inundated, villagers spent a sleepless night. V...

July 9, 2025 4:53 PM

Union Minister J.P. Nadda assures Telangana of adequate urea supply for Kharif season

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday met with a delegation led by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to discuss the availability of fertilizers in the state, particularly the supply of urea during the peak Kharif season. Chief Minister Reddy requested an uninterrupted supply of urea for the months of July and August, citing the heightened demand from farmers during the ongoing sowing period. In response, Minister Nadda assured full support to meet...

July 1, 2025 12:07 PM

Death toll in Telangana pharma unit blast rises to 35

The death toll from the explosion at a chemical factory in Telangana’s Sangareddy district rose to 35 on Tuesday, with officials saying that the number may increase as search and rescue operations continue. The blast occurred on Monday at Sigachi Industries Limited’s pharmaceutical facility, located about 50 km from Hyderabad. The impact of the explosion caused a three-storey building to collapse, triggering a massive fire. At the time of the incident, 108 workers were present at the facto...

June 2, 2025 11:00 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings to people on Telangana Statehood Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of the state’s Foundation Day, acknowledging its cultural legacy and strides in development. In a post on X, President Murmu lauded Telangana’s cultural richness and its progress in economic and technological fields. "Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! This young State has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant modern ecosystem ...

March 23, 2025 12:26 PM

Unseasonal rain cause huge crop loss in Telangana

Unseasonal rain along with strong winds have caused widespread damage to crops in Telangana and the affected farmers are looking to the government for compensation. Hailstorms hit north Telangana districts during the last two days, damaging standing crops of paddy, maize and mango. A few days ago, crops in some districts were withering due to a lack of irrigation water and declining groundwater. But now, the unseasonal rain has destroyed whatever crops the farmers had grown. Thunderstorms acc...