Author: RAGHURAM PALADUGU

Machilipatnam: Krishna district Superintendent of Police V Vidyasagar Naidu released annual performance and crime statistics report for 2025, highlighting significant achievements in crime control and public safety. Addressing the media conference at district police office here on Wednesday, theSP statedthat maintaining law and order was made possible through strong coordination among police officers and staff across the district. He said proactive surveillance, quick response systems, visible policing and effective use of modern technology led to an overall 32 percent reduction in crime compared to the previous year. Crimes against women registered a sharp decline of 29 per cent, placing Krishna…

Port Blair:The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has released the first daily bulletin for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, marking the beginning of a key exercise to update voter lists ahead of potential elections. The revision period, which commenced on December 23, 2025, and will continue until January 22, 2026, focuses on the filing of claims and objections to ensure the preparation of an accurate and inclusive Draft Electoral Roll. The current draft electoral roll comprises 2,46,390 electors across the Union Territory. According to the bulletin, substantial activity has been recorded between December…

Bengaluru: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has frozen Proceeds of Crime (PoC) worth approximately Rs 192 crore held by ZO Games Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of WinZo Pvt Ltd, in connection with an online real money gaming scam. The official statement released by the ED, Bengaluru Zonal Office stated on Thursday, “The ED has conducted a search operation at the office premises of the accounting firm for Winzo Pvt Limited under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 on December 30, 2025. WinZO Pvt. Ltd. is into the business of online real…

Raipur: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Chhattisgarh has unveiled the first daily bulletin for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, revealing significant political and public involvement in refining the voter list.The revision, effective from December 23, 2025, to January 22, 2026, targets the Draft Electoral Roll encompassing 1,84,95,920 electors, aiming to ensure accuracy and inclusivity for future elections. Data compiled up to January 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM, shows robust engagement from political parties via Booth Level Agents (BLAs). In Section A, national and state parties collectively appointed 38,846 BLAs, submitting 93 claims for inclusion and zero…

Nagarkurnool: On the occasion of the New Year, Nagarkurnool District Superintendent of Police Dr. Sangram Singh G. Patil cut a cake at the District SP Office in the presence of police officers and staff. He extended New Year greetings to all police personnel and wished them good health, happiness, and a prosperous life with their families. Addressing the gathering, the SP appreciated the police officers for their dedicated and commendable work during the recently concluded Gram Panchayat elections. He encouraged them to continue performing their duties with the same commitment and discipline in the upcoming elections as well, so as…

The Telangana government has recognised the outstanding service of 630 police personnel by announcing medals in their honour on the occasion of the New Year.The Telangana government has recognised the outstanding service of 630 police personnel by announcing medals in their honour on the occasion of the New Year. Among those celebrated is Mahesh Kumar Lakhani, a Sub-Inspector in the Intelligence department, who has been awarded the Chief Minister’s Highest Service Medal along with a cash reward of Rs. 5 lakhs, as per an order issued by Home Department Special Chief Secretary Anand on Wednesday. In addition to Lakhani’s prestigious…

Amaravati/Hyderabad, Dec. 31 : Andhra Pradesh electricity consumers received positive news as the coalition government announced a clear focus on reducing electricity charges in the coming years instead of increasing tariffs. The state government stated that from the New Year, its priority would remain tariff reduction. It recalled that true down charges were implemented during 2025. It also announced efforts to further reduce electricity charges in 2026, offering relief to domestic consumers. Power Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said the government is investing heavily to strengthen power generation and supply systems across Andhra Pradesh. He confirmed that tariff rationalisation remains a…

Tirumala/Hyderabad, Jan 1 : There is no need to say anything special about the uniqueness of Tirumala in Kaliyuga Vaikuntam. Every year, there are many people who definitely go to Tirumala and have darshan of Lord shiva. It is no exaggeration to say that as much as they wait for the darshan of Lord Shiva, they also wait for the laddu prasadam. Such is the uniqueness of Trumala Laddu Prasadam. That is why Tirumala laddu sales are in crores every year. In this regard, TTD has said that a record number of laddus were sold in 2025. TTD has said that a record number of…

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced an 18-hour water supply shutdown from 10 am on January 3 to 4 am on January 4. Several areas, including Madhapur, KPHB, and Miyapur, will experience low or no water pressure. Hyderabad: Water supply in several parts of the city will be affected with no water supply or low water pressure, from 10 am on January 3 to 4 am on January 4. The affected areas include Madhapur, Kondapur, Doyens section, Madhapur, Indian School of Business, Bharath Nagar, Moosapet, Gayathri Nagar and parts of Balanagar, KPHB, and Balaji Nagar. The other areas…

Vande Bharat Sleeper Launch Date: సుదూర ప్రయాణాలు చేసే ప్రయాణికుల నిరీక్షణకు తెరపడనుంది. అత్యంత వేగవంతమైన, అత్యాధునిక సౌకర్యాలు కలిగిన వందే భారత్ స్లీపర్ రైళ్లు త్వరలోనే అందుబాటులోకి రానున్నాయి. దీనిపై రైల్వే శాఖ మంత్రి అశ్వినీ వైష్ణవ్ గురువారం కీలక ప్రకటన చేశారు. తొలి రైలు జనవరి 2026 రెండవ వారంలో ప్రారంభమయ్యే అవకాశం ఉంది. ప్రధాన మంత్రి నరేంద్ర మోదీ ఈ రైలును ఫ్లాగ్ ఆఫ్ చేయనున్నారు.  ప్రధాన వివరాలు (Key Details): ప్రారంభ తేదీ: జనవరి 2026 రెండవ వారం (జనవరి 18 లేదా 19 తేదీల్లో ఉండే అవకాశం ఉంది). మొదటి రూట్: కోల్‌కతా – గువాహటి. అంతకుముందు ఢిల్లీ-పాట్నా లేదా తెలుగు రాష్ట్రాల్లోని కొన్ని మార్గాలు పరిశీలనలో ఉన్నాయి. లక్ష్యం: సుదూర ప్రాంతాలకు (800-1500 కి.మీ) రాత్రిపూట ప్రయాణించే ప్రయాణికులకు విమానం వంటి ప్రపంచ స్థాయి సౌకర్యాలను అందించడం. సౌకర్యాలు: పూర్తిగా ఎయిర్ కండిషన్డ్ కోచ్‌లు, ఆధునిక స్లీపర్ బెర్త్‌లు, ఆటోమేటిక్…