The Andhra Pradesh government is fast-tracking construction of two Anna Canteens in tribal tourist areas of Araku Valley and Paderu at Rs 51 lakh each, aiming to provide Rs 5 meals to both locals and tourists by next month.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, allowing BJP to appoint its own CM in the state for the first time. This shift extends BJP's governance across nearly all of north and central India.
A new IOM-CESS study finds 62% of women who returned to Telangana after working in Gulf countries are unemployed, facing social stigma and limited institutional support for reintegration.
Major UAE airlines like Emirates and Etihad are running limited services due to Middle East airspace restrictions from the Iran-US-Israel conflict, prioritizing safety and stranded passengers.
Mukund Krishna, CEO of the Police Federation of England and Wales, and two others arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position in ongoing complex investigation.
A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the United States and Spain after White House claims of Spanish military cooperation against Iran were categorically denied by Madrid's foreign minister.
In Bundi district, miscreants allegedly threw black paint on a mosque during a Holi procession, sparking tensions. Police intervened swiftly, detained suspects, and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify culprits.
A 27-year-old auto driver in Hyderabad was allegedly murdered by his younger brother during a drunken fight at their Miyapur home. The accused used scissors and a boulder in the attack.
Andhra Pradesh's health minister announces 10 medical colleges under PPP model, alleging previous YSRCP government neglected infrastructure and misallocated funds worth thousands of crores.
Former minister G Sudhakaran refuses to renew CPM membership, citing continuous neglect and ridicule by party leaders M V Govindan and R Nazar. He criticizes leadership for lack of inquiry and public events despite 63-year history.
A 24-year-old man was shot dead by his friend following a dispute over Rs 2 lakh lost in a card game at Thummindapalle village in Chittoor district. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Rep. James Comer delivered a brutal takedown of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in a heated hearing, accusing him of turning a blind eye to widespread fraud to protect political interests.
A visual roundup of significant global events on March 4, 2026, featuring diplomatic talks in Venezuela, border tensions in Afghanistan, a celebrity wedding in Mumbai, a cricket semifinal in Kolkata, and a cultural procession in Hyderabad.
Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad warns of strict action against officials colluding in land disputes, reveals 32,970 cases pending statewide, and details government measures to expedite resolution.
CPM and LDF in Kerala organize anti-US rallies over Iran attacks while reviewing candidate lists for upcoming elections, with key decisions on Shailaja and Ramakrishnan.
Greater Cochin Development Authority fully operationalizes the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium sewage treatment plant, expanding capacity to 750 kld to address Kochi's liquid waste crisis.
CPM's candidate selection in Kannur sparks social media backlash, with supporters questioning choices like P K Shyamala and K K Shailaja's reassignment, highlighting internal party turbulence ahead of elections.
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses ruling and opposition parties in Kerala of ignoring Malayali expatriates in GCC countries amid Iran-Israel tensions, citing political appeasement.
Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu appeals to discourage indiscriminate paddy cultivation, promoting horticulture and diversification to prevent financial distress and market gluts.
Pune Customs intercepted 745 packets of high-value hydroponic weed concealed in an Air India Express lavatory from Bangkok. The contraband, worth Rs74.50 lakh, highlights evolving smuggling tactics at the city airport.
Shakir Khan, former Lodi city councilman, sentenced to three years in jail for election fraud, money laundering, and other charges related to 2020-2022 elections.
The Telangana government will launch Phase I of the Musi rejuvenation project in early April, focusing on two stretches and developing Gandhi Sarovar with a 123-ft Gandhi statue.
A group of Telugu people from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, stranded in Bahrain due to missile strikes, appeal for immediate rescue. APNRTS identifies 90 individuals, with repatriation plans via Saudi Arabia underway.
The Rajasthan state tourism department's new Homestay Paying Guest House Scheme 2026 has raised serious environmental concerns due to alleged lack of protections for eco-sensitive zones near wildlife sanctuaries, potentially allowing commercial developmen
Chittorgarh police dismantled a sophisticated wildlife smuggling operation using iron cages, cattle carcasses, and sensor-based CCTV cameras to trap animals in dense forests near Mandphiya. Two suspects arrested, with investigations ongoing into the racke
APSRTC announces free bus travel for persons with disabilities having over 40% disability and 50% concession for escorts under the Indradhanussu scheme from March 18.
A massive fire that burned for nearly nine hours destroyed at least 22 makeshift furniture shops in Hyderabad's Pragathi Nagar area. Officials suspect a short circuit from an overhead transformer caused the blaze, with estimated losses of Rs 50 lakh.
An assistant electrical engineer in Trichy's Marungapuri was arrested by DVAC for allegedly accepting a ₹5,000 bribe from a farmer seeking a free agricultural electricity connection under a government scheme.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Parakamani case investigation has gone cold following the mysterious murder of former TTD officer Y Satish Kumar in November 2025, with his family demanding justice after 114 days.
A comprehensive summary of the key opinion pieces from Deccan Herald's Speak Out section on March 5, 2026, covering diverse topics from politics to social issues.