Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated Veligonda Phase 1, enabling Krishna floodwater diversion for irrigation and drinking-water needs.   Chandrababu Naidu opens Veligonda Phase 1 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the first phase of the Ve

Madurai Corporation has launched a citywide greening and beautification programme supported by private participation and CSR funding. Greening drive targets 4.75 lakh saplings Madurai Corporation has begun an extensive makeover of the historic city through tree planting, landscaped public spaces, murals and improvements around major roads and landmarks. The civic body has set a target of pl

Sheikh Hasina called for practical support to Nepal and stronger regional systems to manage floods, landslides and climate-related disasters. Hasina expresses sorrow over Nepal tragedy Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on Dhaka to provide all possible practical assistance to Nepal following devastating flash floods that caused widespread loss of life, destruction and displacem

India and Canada have agreed to deepen investment and financial cooperation while targeting CAD 70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Treaty talks could strengthen investment ties India has expressed its readiness to begin negotiations with Canada on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, marking another important step in the revival of economic relations between New Delhi and Ottawa.

NIELIT plans a Rs 730.70 crore Quantum and AI university campus offering education, research, skilling and startup support in Amaravati. Campus receives in-principle approval from APCRDA Amaravati’s ambition to become a national centre for advanced technology has received another major boost with a Rs 730.70 crore NIELIT Quantum and Artificial Intelligence university campus planned in the Andhra Pradesh capital region. The Nati

Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9:24 PM EDT across most of the United States. The near-total lunar eclipse will cover 96.3% of the Moon but will not be visible in India due to daylight. Partial Lunar Eclipse 2026 Detailed Description A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur during the night of Thursday, August 27, and the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026. At maximum eclipse, approximately 9

Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan criticised the coalition government and reacted confidently to reports predicting a YSRCP comeback in 2029. YS Jagan Responds To Surveys Predicting 2029 Comeback Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has signalled confidence about his party’s prospects in the 2029 Assembly election, although he stopped short

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: TNSTC will operate additional buses from August 27 to 30 to manage increased travel during the weekend and wedding season. TNSTC Special Buses From Chennai Announced For Weekend Rush The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced additional bus services from Chennai and other major cities between August 27 and August 30. The special arrangements are intended to accommod

Jagan sets strict target for local body polls YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has reportedly issued a clear message to party leaders ahead of Andhra Pradesh’s local body elections: the party must field candidates in every Corporation, Parishad and Sarpanch election seat. At a high-level meeting with party functionaries, Jagan is said to have placed the responsibility squarely on the working leadership at the local level. The meeting focused

Polavaram highway upgrade gets ₹840.41 crore approval The Union government has approved ₹840.41 crore for a major road upgrade in Andhra Pradesh aimed at strengthening access to the Polavaram Irrigation Project, farming centres and key Godavari-region destinations. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the approval for the development of the Buttaigudem–LND Peta and Pattiseema–Kovvur sections of National Highway 365BB. The

Sugar prices have risen sharply ahead of the festive season, prompting concerns over supplies and retail costs. Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has linked the pressure to lower output, depleted stocks, ethanol diversion and what he described as delayed corrective action. The government has announced measures including dealer stock limits, bulk-consumer restrictions and duty-free raw sugar imports. Gulati argues that earlier imports and broader policy changes could have reduced t

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional $103,265 fee for each H-1B cap-subject petition. If finalised, the charge would be paid in addition to existing filing and statutory fees, significantly increasing employer sponsorship costs. The proposal does not target any one nationality. However, Indian professionals could be disproportionately affected because they form a major share of H-1B beneficiaries, particularly in technology and other specialised occupati

Hyderabad, Telangana — IMD has forecast thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rainfall in several Telangana districts, with a yellow alert issued for parts of the state. Telangana Heavy Rain Alert: IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms Telangana is likely to see a wet spell, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rainfall in several districts. A yellow alert

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly expected to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, but the itinerary is not yet official. PM Modi May Visit Uzbekistan And Kyrgyzstan For SCO Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan later this month, with a possible visit to Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, according to repo

Hyderabad, Telangana — An ICMR-NIN laboratory study found that lead and amyloid-beta together caused greater stress and damage in human nerve cells. Lead Exposure Worsens Nerve Cell Damage, NIN Study Finds Exposure to lead may make it more difficult for nerve cells to clear damaged material when it occurs alongside amyloid-beta peptides, according to a laboratory study by researchers at the ICMR-Na