Mallikarjuna

Andhra Pradesh's prominent Hindu temples have experienced a significant surge in pilgrim footfall and revenues over the past two years. Key temples like Srisailam and Kanaka Durgamma have seen substantial increases, with combined revenues for seven major temples rising to ₹800 crore. Governance reforms, including online ticketing and infrastructure upgrades, are credited for enhancing the pilgrimage experience.

Andhra University has announced the APPGECET 2026 results after conducting the entrance examination across 26 centres in Andhra Pradesh. Out of 9,990 candidates who appeared, 9,320 qualified, taking the overall pass percentage to 93.29 per cent. Computer Science Engineering recorded the highest number of successful candidates, while Food Technology achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. Female candidates registered a higher success rate than male candidates. Rank cards have been released on the official APPGECET portal for candidates.

Kidney stones are increasingly diagnosed in children, including infants, a stark shift from earlier decades. Improved nutrition has reduced bladder stones, but poor hydration, high-sodium diets, and genetic factors are now driving the rise in kidney stones. Early detection is crucial to prevent severe pain, infections, and long-term kidney damage.

Karnataka Congress has suspended Member of Legislative Council Abdul Jabbar for alleged anti-party activities during the Davanagere South by-election. Jabbar, who sought a ticket to become an MLA but was overlooked in favor of Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjuna, is accused of supporting other candidates. The suspension was ordered by state president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathy, and others in response to a challenge against the Lokayukta police's B report. The complainant argues the special court improperly exonerated beneficiaries while continuing investigations against facilitators in the MUDA alternative sites allotment case.

Andhra left-arm spinner G Mallikarjuna finished with a match haul of 10 for 104, while GPS Teja narrowly missed a century as hosts drew their Cooch-Behar trophy group C league match with Haryana at the ACA complex, Mulapadu Mulapadu on Tuesday.Brief scores: Andhra 290 & 391 in 136.

The Principal Chief Conservator of Andhra Pradesh, P Mallikarjuna Rao, said plans are afoot to establish three tiger safaris in the state.

Realtor D U Mallikarjuna is taking around 40 Janata Dal (Secular) legislators to Sri Lanka on a junket to celebrate his election to the Karnataka legislative council.

India's 12 Jyotirlingas, sacred abodes of Lord Shiva, are self-manifested energy cores with unique mythological tales. From Somnath, the 'Protector of the Moon God,' to the divine healer Baidyanath and the universe's Lord at Kashi Vishwanath, each shrine offers profound spiritual experiences and embodies Shiva's divine power and grace.

KPHB police registered a cheating case against the manager of a private firm for duping people for over Rs 1 crore in the name of providing profit for powdering ink nuts.

A middle-aged man sustained bullet injuries on his right leg after he was shot at by unidentified miscreants on Tuesday morning at Mullagurivandlapalli village in Kavalipalli panchayat limits of Piler mandal of Chittoor district.

The incident happened on the night of Sunday at around 11pm (IST) and their family received the shocking information at 4am on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Katta Mallikarjuna (23). Mallikarjuna and his friends went for a boat ride in the evening when it accidentally flipped over.