Experts say the fall of rial is likely to further fuel inflation, as rising dollar drives up cost of essential imports — from food and medicine to electronics and raw materials
Bengal CEO says repoll likely if EVM tampering is confirmed
West Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal said repolling may be ordered in booths where EVM tampering is confirmed. The remarks came after BJP alleged that party symbols on EVMs were covered with tape or ink during the second and final phase of polling
Medak student who died in accident passes Class 10 with distinction
A Class 10 student from Medak who died in a road accident on April 17 has passed the board examination with distinction. His parents broke down after seeing the results, recalling his strong academic performance since childhood.
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat services to begin from May 2
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the 20-coach Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express on Thursday, with public services beginning May 2. The train is expected to reduce travel time, improve connectivity and provide a major…
Telangana releases Rs 1,000 crore to clear dues of retired employees
The Telangana government has released Rs 1,000 crore to clear pending dues of retired employees and increased the monthly allocation to Rs 1,000 crore. Pending GPF arrears up to October 2025 have been cleared, with directions to process…
Punjabi food festival brings authentic flavours to Hyderabad’s Gingerfire
Gingerfire at Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley is hosting a Punjabi food festival led by Chef VP Singh, featuring authentic dishes like sarson da saag and butter chicken, along with rustic décor and cultural elements, offering diners an…
Girls outperform boys in Telangana SSC Public Examination
Girls outperformed boys in the Telangana SSC results declared on Wednesday, recording a higher pass percentage. Overall pass rate stood at 95.15 per cent, marking an increase from last year, with over 5.16 lakh students clearing the exams.
Telangana slips to second spot in Per Capita Income as Karnataka takes lead
Telangana has slipped to second place in per capita income among major states, with Karnataka taking the lead in 2025-26 advanced estimates. Economists pointed to slowing growth momentum, policy transitions and weaker sectoral performance…
Teen boy drowns in pond at Kumram Bheem Asifabad village
A 13-year-old boy drowned in a pond at Chedwai village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district while playing near it. His body was recovered the next day. Police registered a case and are questioning children who were with him.