CRIME
Foreign Gold worth Rs 8.98 Cr seized near Vizag, 2 held
VISAKHAPATNAM: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials on Sunday seized foreign gold worth Rs 8.98 crore on national highway near Visakhapatnam while it was being smuggled from Kolkata to Hyderabad.
POLITICS
BC Quota hits legal wall: Naidu bets on Political Formula
VIJAYAWADA: The 34 percent BC quota promise that powered NDA's 2024 sweep has run into Supreme Court wall, forcing Andhra Pradesh into political workaround before local polls.
CRIME
Operation Firewall: Two held over alleged espionage links to Visakhapatnam naval base
A suspected espionage network with alleged links to sensitive naval installations in Visakhapatnam has come under the scanner, prompting investigators to examine whether confidential information was compromised.
POLITICS
Violence mars civic polls nominations in Punganur, Rayachoti
MADANAPALLE: Tension escalated in Punganur when YSRCP Lok Sabha floor leader and Rajampet MP P V Midhun Reddy arrived with party candidates to file nominations at the municipal nomination centre on Friday.
CRIME
Trivial phone argument turns deadly; two held for Srikakulam murder
What began as an argument over a loud phone conversation allegedly ended in murder, exposing how quickly a minor disagreement can spiral into deadly violence.
POLITICS
Musk targets Ambani over Starlink delay; BJP, Centre deny bias
New Delhi: A fresh row erupted after SpaceX chief Elon Musk accused Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and alleged oligarchs of blocking Starlink's entry into India and questioned if BJP-led government was favouring domestic telecom players.
CRIME
Distress calls, unanswered fears: Assam student found dead near railway tracks in AP
A young woman’s desperate attempts to alert people about her safety have ended in tragedy, raising disturbing questions about passenger security on trains.
POLITICS
Rahul is still Wayanad MP emotionally
WAYANAD: At the tea stall in Kalpetta, the photo still hangs. Rahul Gandhi sipping black tea in 2021. For many here, he remains the real MP emotionally.
CRIME
Court hands life term to man for murdering auto driver in Vijayawada
A murder case involving an auto-rickshaw driver in Vijayawada has reached a decisive stage, with a court sentencing the accused to life imprisonment.
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Tirumala’s Darshan Divide: Faith Vs Privilege
TIRUMALA: For millions, a visit to Tirumala is an act of faith, sacrifice and spiritual fulfilment. Yet, for many ordinary pilgrims, the journey to Lord Venkateswara’s abode is increasingly becoming a test of patience, physical endurance and financial capacity. The disparity in darshan access, prolonged waiting hours and difficulties in securing accommodation have raised serious questions about the priorities of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
CRIME
Supreme Court declines direct bail plea by YSRCP MLC Ananta Babu in driver's murder case
The legal battle surrounding the murder of former driver Subrahmanyam has taken another turn, with the Supreme Court declining to grant bail to YSRCP MLC Ananta Babu.
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Telangana Looks to Switzerland for Fresh Investment and Jobs
Telangana is looking beyond its traditional business partners to attract investment from Switzerland, with Industries Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy reportedly inviting Swiss companies to explore opportunities in the state.
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Tollywood gets a breather with Dasara
Hyderabad: After a brutal September that ended without a single clean hit, the Telugu box office is finally breathing again. And not a moment too soon.
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Overseas Job Dream Turns Into Nightmare: Telugu Families Fear for Men in Russia
Promises of lucrative jobs abroad have reportedly left families from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana fearing for the safety of their loved ones in Russia.
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From Telangana Roots to Sydney’s Mayor’s Chair: Telugu Diaspora Scores a Win
A woman of Telugu origin has made her mark in Australian local politics, bringing pride to the community thousands of kilometres away from home. Sandhya (Sandy) Reddy’s election as mayor of Strathfield Council in Sydney highlights the growing presence of people with Indian roots in public life overseas.
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Telugu-Origin Men Sentenced in US Student Exploitation Case
A case involving three Telugu-origin men in Missouri has raised disturbing questions about the vulnerability of students seeking opportunities abroad.
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Telugu Association’s Former Chief Faces US Fraud Case Fallout
A US federal court case involving former North American Telugu Association president Raghava Reddy Ghosala has put the spotlight on financial accountability within diaspora organisations. Ghosala has reportedly pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges connected to a scheme involving charitable donations.
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Lakhs Brave Heavy Rain to Witness Garuda Seva at Tirumala
TIRUMALA: Relentless rain failed to deter lakhs of devotees who thronged the four mada streets of Tirumala on Friday night to witness the grand Garuda Vahanam procession during the annual Brahmotsavams.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jailer 2 Review: Rajni's swag dominates despite weak spots
Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, bringing back the screen presence, measured dialogue delivery and trademark swagger that made the 2023 original a major commercial success.
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El Nino Turns a Nightmare to AP Farmers
TIRUPATI: For thousands of farmers across Andhra Pradesh, the biggest worry this season is not falling prices but the rain that never came. And with El Niño conditions compounding the rainfall deficit, the crisis has taken a dangerous turn.
POLITICS
Why CEC Gyanesh Kumar is digging in despite INDIA bloc heat
The clamour for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation is loud, but his reluctance to quit is rooted in law, precedent and institutional logic.
POLITICS
Abhijeet's fresh salvo at PM after release, terms "An embarrassment"
NEW DELHI: Hours after release from preventive detention, Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke fired latest tweet at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.
BUSINESS
US Green Card freeze sets Indian IT employees on a tightrope
BENGALURU: A US move affecting the employment-based permanent-residency process for major Indian technology companies has brought fresh uncertainty into the careers of professionals who look to America for long-term opportunities.
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Tirumala swells for Dasara: TTD braces for Brahmotsavams rush
TIRUMALA: As Dasara holidays coincide with Navaratri Brahmotsavams from Oct 12 to 20, Tirumala is witnessing an unprecedented pilgrim surge, with TTD expecting 20 percent more footfall than September Salakatla Brahmotsavams that drew 73,500 pilgrims daily.
BUSINESS
TVS succession row sparks Rs 1.8 lakh Cr questions
CHENNAI: A disagreement over family wealth and business ownership has put one of India's prominent industrial families under the spotlight, with the dispute potentially heading towards a legal battle.
BUSINESS
AI boom crosses $ 3 billion at TCS, but India's IT jobs at risk
BENGALURU: Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful new revenue engine for India's largest IT services company, but the technology boom is unfolding against a backdrop of cautious client spending and changing workforce requirements.
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Tirumala set for Navaratri Brahmotsavams
Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is fully geared up for its grandest annual festival, Navaratri Brahmotsavams, scheduled from October 12 to 20 at Tirumala, abode of Lord Venkateswara.
BUSINESS
₹9,395 Cr ITC deal over mutual funding
MUMBAI: A massive block deal involving ITC has put the cigarette-to-consumer-goods conglomerate back in the market spotlight, with a major overseas investor selling shares worth nearly ₹9,395 crore.
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Exploring AP just got easier, one QR scan at a time
Travelling through Andhra Pradesh could soon become a lot less confusing for visitors unfamiliar with local languages. A new AI-powered service, NiVU AI, allows tourists to access destination information in more than 130 languages simply by scanning a QR code.
BUSINESS
₹10,000 Cr boost to small firms in India
NEW DELHI: For a small manufacturer struggling to raise money for a new production line, advanced machinery or an overseas expansion, access to long-term capital can make the difference between remaining small and becoming a major player.
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