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Telangana Woman Dies By Suicide After State's Civil Services Exam Postponed

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2023, Hyderabad

A 23-year-old woman, who was preparing for competitive exams, allegedly died by suicide at her hostel in Ashok Nagar here, sparking protests by government job aspirants against the BRS dispensation.

42 Crores Found Under Bed In Bengaluru Home, KCR's Party Finds A Poll Link

Written by Uma Sudhir | Friday October 13, 2023, Hyderabad

More than Rs 42 crore in cash was found hidden in 22 boxes under a bed at a house in Bengaluru late last night. The cash was recovered following Income Tax raids on a former woman corporator and her husband.

Dermatologists Attend To Chandrababu Naidu At Rajahmundry Central Jail

Asian News International | Friday October 13, 2023, East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh)

A team of dermatologists examined former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in Rajahmundry Central Jail after he complained to the jail authorities about his skin allergy.

YS Sharmila Snubs Congress, Party To Fight All 119 Seats In Telangana Poll

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

The YSR Telangana Party will contest all 119 seats in next month's Assembly election, YS Sharmila said Thursday, putting an end to speculation her outfit will ally with the Congress to consolidate votes against the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

"Nothing Personal": Telangana Ex Top Cop Flags Police Officer To Election Commission

Written by Uma Sudhir | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

At a time when the Election Commission has ordered the transfer of as many as 20 senior officers in Telangana, including 10 district police chiefs, the state Bahujan Samaj Party chief and former Indian Police Service officer RS Praveen Kumar.

Rains Batter Several Parts Of Kerala, Alert Issued In 6 Districts

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Thiruvananthapuram

Rains battered several parts of Kerala on Thursday with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert in six out of the 14 districts of the state.

Chandrababu Naidu's Son Meets Amit Shah To Discuss Father's Safety In Jail

Asian News International | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

As Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief, N Chandrababu Naidu, continues to remain in jail in connection with the skill development scam case, his son and the party General Secretary, Nara Lokesh, on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Top Telangana Officers Shuffled On Poll Body's Orders Ahead Of Election

Written by Uma Sudhir | Thursday October 12, 2023, Hyderabad

In a major overhaul, the Election Commission of India has ordered the transfer of 20 senior officers in Telangana ahead of the November 30 election, to ensure free and fair polls with a non-partisan administration overseeing the process.

"They Conspire To Break You": Puducherry's Ex Woman Minister To NDTV

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 11, 2023, Hyderabad

Puducherry's lone woman legislator, S Chandira Priyanga, resigned as a minister from the AINRC-BJP government alleging gender and caste-based discrimination.

Chandrababu Naidu Gets Pre-Arrest Bail In Inner Ring Road Case

Asian News International | Wednesday October 11, 2023, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh High Court granted anticipatory bail to former Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the Amaravati inner ring road case on Wednesday.

Video: Kerala Gets Its First 3D-Print Building Built In 28 Days

Asian News International | Wednesday October 11, 2023, Thiruvananthapuram

Named Amaze-28, Kerala,'s first building built using 3D printing technology has been inaugurated.

Malayalam Actress Alleges Harassment Onboard Flight, Files Complaint

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 11, 2023, Kochi

A Malayalam film actress has filed a complaint with the police alleging harassment by a male passenger on board an Air India flight bound for Kochi.

"Didn't Have Anything To Do With Chandrababu Naidu's Arrest": Jagan Reddy

Press Trust of India | Monday October 09, 2023, Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday said he had nothing to do with the arrest of TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu and that he had no vengeance against him.

Fire At Tamil Nadu Firecracker Factory Kills 9

Press Trust of India | Monday October 09, 2023, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu

At least nine people were killed in a blaze in a firecracker unit in this district on Monday. In a statement, Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled the death of nine people and announced cash relief for their families.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Against Karnataka Over Cauvery Water

Asian News International | Monday October 09, 2023, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday passed a resolution unanimously urging the Centre to direct the Karnataka Government to release water to Tamil Nadu as per the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority.