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234 posts vacant, states told to send IPS officers on Central deputation

FACING an acute shortage of officers in various ranks in central agencies and paramilitary forces, the Centre has written to the states asking them to make a conscious attempt to send names of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for central deputation to fill around 234 posts, officials said on Friday.

₹1.5L stolen from Ponnala's residence

UNIDENTIFIED persons stole ₹1.5 lakh in cash and jewellery from the house of former minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah in Hyderabad.

Why India Needs a Hyderabadi CEO!

IKE a punctual quarterly report, once every three months, a random CEO with high BP, low IQ, and a mid-approach to life will ask us to melt our bone marrow so that his Excel sheet can show a fancy number.

Ryots in tears as chilli prices hit the bottom at Enumamula

RED chilli farmers have started arriving at Asia's largest Enumamula Agriculture Market in Warangal with substantial loads of red chilli crops for sale.

'Sankranthiki Vasthunam was one of my toughest roles'

ISHWARYA Rajesh has been receiving a lot of appreciation for her performance in the recently-released Sankranthiki Vasthunam.

BPCL signs loan agreement worth ₹31,802 crore

BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has signed a loan agreement worth ₹31,802 crore with a consortium of six lenders led by the State Bank of India.

Panchayat Telugu Adaptation to Release on January 24

AG Mayur, who was previously seen in the slice-of-life drama Veeranjaneyulu Viharayathra, will soon be seen headlining the web series Sivarapapilli.

Over 83K apply for ration cards, verification begins

THE state government has decided to issue new ration cards starting January 26, 2025.

Civil Courts Best Suited to Deal With Land Disputes: HC

Stating that the matter should be addressed by a competent civil court, a bench of the Telangana High Court has dismissed a writ appeal filed by Aedla Sudhakar Reddy, a resident of Amberpet in Hyderabad, challenging a dismissal order by a single judge over his claim to seven acres of land in Bagh Amberpet.

From playing with bamboo stick to Arjuna award

GROWING up, when Salima Tete fashioned hockey sticks out of bamboo to practice with, she would have hardly guessed that one day she would lead the Indian women's hockey team.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu makers release first single

The makers of Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 - Sword Vs Spirit unveiled the film's first single titled 'Maata Vinaali' on Friday.

Reality: The True Value of Insurance

Are we ready with an alternate safety net for citizens if insurance shuts down?

Hero Launches Four New Products at the Auto Expo

THE country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp launched four new products at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

Rachakonda police arrest two interstate drug peddlers

RACHAKONDA police apprehended two interstate drug peddlers involved in the illegal trafficking and distribution of heroin.

Revanth, Rahul should be booked for cheating people: KTR

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Friday demanded that the government provide ₹15,000 per acre to farmers under the Rythu Bharosa scheme and also extend benefits to 22 lakh tenant farmers.

Israeli Hosps Gear Up To Treat Hostages

As Israel prepares for the return of hostages, medical staff said they're concerned about how long people have been in captivity.

'My world has been destroyed'

Dad loses 5 kids, daughter battling for life as mysterious illness strikes Rajouri

PM asks auto sector to invest more

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India stands as an outstanding destination for investors looking to shape their future in the mobility sector.

Team Telangana scores first goal in Singapore

CHIEF Minister A Revanth Reddy's two-nation tour commenced on a positive note on Friday with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Young India Skill University (YISU)-Hyderabad and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE)-Singapore in the presence of IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu.

Parliament's Budget Session Set to Begin on Jan 31, Continue Till Feb 13

The first part of Parliament's budget session will begin on January 31 and continue until February 13, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget on February 1.

India Decides To Go On Front Foot As Threats In Gulf Of Aden, Red Sea Up

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh asks for no let-up in India's offensive and defensive preparedness amid growing turmoil and calls for maritime alertness because of the possibility of increased threats from the Gulf of Eden, the Red Sea and other coastal regions along eastern Africa.

No action for returning to mainstream, cops tell Arunachal armed group

Arunachal Pradesh police on Friday appealed to the members of a newly-floated armed group to return to the mainstream, assuring that no legal action will be taken against them if they do so on their own accord.

Indians in Russian army: 12 dead, 16 missing, 18 serving

126 Indians in Russia

Fire in commercial building, none hurt

A massive fire broke out at a commercial building housing a fertility centre in Shaikpet, Hyderabad, around 5 am on Friday.

Dependence on H-1B visas has reduced, says Infosys CFO

In what Infosys chief financial officer (CFO) Jayesh Sanghrajka on Thursday said over the years, the company's dependence on H-1B visas has reduced significantly.

Sports Ministry calls for meeting with IOA and NSFs

AFTER the tussle between the Indian Olympic Association president and the sports ministry over the affiliation of two different Indian Golf Union bodies, the parties are set to meet at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on January 21.

Poor Loan Sales, Bad Loans Disappoint Axis Bank Numbers

THIRD-largest private sector lender Axis Bank on Thursday reported a disappointing 3.83% year-on-year growth in net profit at ₹6,304 crore in December quarter, weighed in moderate loan growth and an increase in loan loss provisions due to rising delinquencies.

Row over influencer joining sadhus' Shahi march

CONTROVERSIES dogged 30-year-old influencer Harsha Richchariya since she arrived at the Mahakumbh claiming to be a sadhvi.

WHIL: Odisha beat Bengal in shootout

Jocelyn Bartram saved three attempts to help the Odisha Warriors win the penalty shootout 3-2 after their Women's Hockey India League match against the Bengal Tigers ended 1-1.

ED focuses on financial transactions to foreign company

Rama Rao also shared the state's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy launched in October 2020, aimed at positioning Telangana as a mobility hub with alternative fuel resources.