ED arrested Dr Athuturi Namratha in an alleged illegal surrogacy and money laundering racket, accusing her of sourcing newborns from vulnerable parents and cheating childless couples

Out of 2,582 wards in municipalities, results were declared for 400 seats by 10.30 am. The Congress party bagged 229 wards while BRS secured 123 wards. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was distant third with 36 seats