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Interest In Sports, A Deterrent To Drug Habits: CM

Participating in an event organized by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Stalin listed out the initiati

21-Yr-Old Man Dies By Suicide

Gachibowli police said at around 9 pm on February 16 (Monday), they had dinner together, during which Dalendra was alleged to in an inebriated co

Vigilance Officials Raid Illegal Sand Miner

With onset of summer, miscreants would indulge in illegal transport of sand from different sand reaches. Following the tip-off, the vigilance wou

Komatireddy Calls For Push To RRR, HAM Roads

Reviewing last years allocations and progress at the Secretariat, the minister said the upcoming budget must be guided by clear planning, measura

Ex-defence Staffer Dies by Suicide as Wife Fails to Cook Chicken on Maha Shivaratri

According to police, Prakash brought chicken home and asked his wife Padma to cook it. She reportedly advised him against consuming non-vegetaria

SCR Celebrates 70th Railway Week

The celebrations reaffirmed the division's steadfast commitment to innovation, efficiency and delivering safe, reliable, customer-focused rail se

Belagavi: Car Driver Arrested In Connection With Fatal Accident

The incident occurred on the morning of February 11 near Halaga on NH-48, when a car rammed into a motorcycle.

India will lead the Global South one day: Mohan Bhagwat in Lucknow

Mohan Bhagwat's remarks assume significance, as they come amid the recent tariff controversy with the U.S.

Private Colleges Protest Over Hall Tickets

The Telangana Private Junior Colleges Managements Association urged the Board to allow 300 students to pay the examination fee.

Is U.S.Iran war imminent? Oil prices spike to $65.01 as 150+ U.S. cargo planes signal war within days are you prepared for another major Middle East conflict?

WTI crude oil jumped 4.4% to $65.01 as fears of a U.S.Iran war intensified. Brent crude climbed near $69. Over 150 U.S. military cargo planes and

Court rejects bail applications of three accused in biker death case

Kamal Dhyani, who worked at a private bank in Rohini, was returning home on the intervening night of February 5 and 6 when he fell into the pit,

Biker arrested for doing stunts for social media video

Centre for Hospice Care inaugurated in Tambaram

176 grams of suspected MDMA seized in major drug bust

Maharashtra govt scraps Muslim quota; Congress calls it 'vengeful'

Maharashtra's Congress party has labelled the state government's decision to cancel a 2014 order granting reservation to Muslims as an act of ven

Blow to justice, say kin after 17 acquitted in Chhattisgarh father-son murder case

Raheem Ummad Mohammad, 55, and son Idul Mohammad, 35, were found dead following communal violence in Bemetara district in 2023

Students flag Priorities In UoH Spending

The RTI revealed that over 330 crore has gone into IoE buildings, 59.07 crore into equipment, 11.83 crore into library resources, and 102.74 cror

RS polls on March 16; DMK, AIADMK to accommodate allies

Both parties are faced with a situation where they have to fulfil the demand of some smaller parties to allot a Rajya Sabha berth as a condition

GHMC Launches MyCURE App

MyCURE App is available on both Android (Google Play Store) and Apple iOS (App Store).

DMK alliance remains intact: VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan

The Congress will remain in the alliance and there need be no doubt over this, says VCK leader

BJP Seeks Tie-Up With BRS To Keep Cong. Out In Khanapur

Khanapur municipality has 12 wards, with the Congress securing three seats, the BRS four and the BJP four, while one seat was won by an Independe

INS Krishna launched: Navy cadets to get floating classrooms for sea training

India's naval cadets now have dedicated 'floating classrooms' at sea with the launch of INS Krishna, the first of three indigenous training ships

Stalin Stresses On Constitutional Amendment

Presenting part one of the report of the High-level committee on Union-State relations, headed by former Judge Kurian Joseph, in the State Assemb

CM launches 2,158-cr. DJB projects to resolve old water, sewage issues

Over 1,250 crore allocated for water supply works; public funds being used for first timeto fulfil residents needs, says Gupta; amnesty scheme fo

GHMC Chief Reviews Ramzan Sanitation

The commissioner held onsite discussions with officials on drain desilting, preventing garbage accumulation, and supervision at Circle and Zonal

Justice remains 'inaccessible' for 'Persons with Disabilities', says NCPEDP study

A new report reveals significant hurdles for persons with disabilities in accessing India's justice system. Inaccessible police stations, a lack

Fed minutes show division, and talk of rate hikes, beneath January pause

Federal Reserve officials kept interest rates unchanged at their January meeting. However, opinions diverged on future policy. Some policymakers

Gujarat tables Rs 4.08 lakh cr Budget, 10.2% higher compared to last year

Gujarat's Finance Minister Kanu Desai unveiled a 4,08,053 crore budget for 2026-27. The plan prioritizes developing six regions as growth hubs. S

Odisha govt.s directions to shut forest rights cells prompt Central scrutiny

Tribal Affairs Ministry inquiring into States directions to shut FRA Cells, sack staff; the most recent order, on Tuesday, directs closing 50 sub

IICA forms advisory group to simplify corporate compliance

In a major step forward, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs has established a pivotal advisory committee aimed at streamlining corporate c

HMT land bank may be monetised as AI clusters

India is preparing a plan to use land owned by HMT Ltd for artificial intelligence clusters. HMT has a large land bank across several states. Inv

Barefoot Monks Greeted at Buddhavanam

Flower spray machines lined the pathway, which was decorated with Buddhist flags

ECI Notifies Polls for 37 Rajya Sabha Seats

Notifications for the polls will be issued on February 26.

NIA nabs PFI accused on return from UAE after 3 years on run

The National Investigation Agency has apprehended Moideenkutty P, a Popular Front of India coordinator, at Cochin International Airport. He was a

Sahibzada Farhan's maiden ton fires Pakistan into T20 World Cup Super Eight

Pakistan secured a spot in the T20 World Cup Super Eight. Sahibzada Farhan scored a century in their win against Namibia. This victory propelled

Woman Killed By Ex-Husband In BN Reddy Nagar

The deceased has been identified as Udukula Sunitha, a native of Ballarsha in Maharashtra: Reports

IRS ends direct file heres how Americans can still file taxes for free

IRS has ended its free Direct File tax website after less than two years. The government said the program was costly and not many taxpayers used

Turkish Erdogan's son Bilal on quiet Dhaka visit after Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM

Bilal Erdogan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, arrived in Dhaka. He was accompanied by former footballer Mesut Ozil and TIKA chair

MBBS Student Drowns In Pond During Picnic

Though he did not know how to swim, he entered the water and drowned

Vijayawadas 1.48-Crore Road Doctor To Heal Potholes, Cut Emissions

The advanced mobile road repair unit has been purchased for 1.48 crore under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) utilising the 15th Finance C

Azhar Launches Welfare Sops For Minorities

With a total outlay of about 90 crore for schemes, these included ongoing schemes under economic support (2025-26): Reports

Stanleys vascular surgeons perform two complex aortic repairs in a month

Visa, Mastercard payment systems to be stopped? Check latest details

Visa and Mastercard process more than 95 percent of card payments in the UK, according to the Payment Systems Regulator.

How Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior became repeated target of racist abuse

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal but the focus after Real Madrid's win at Benfica on Tuesday was on another incident of alleged racist abu

West Begnal Govt Show Cause Notice to Kabir's Wife For Wetland Grab

According to sources, Ms Sultana came under the scanner after she illegally filled the water body of two acres by force, converted it into a land

Winning, yet wanting: India beat Netherlands to maintain all-win record but batting fluency remains elusive

India dominated the opening round of the World Cup. However, the batting unit has not always fired on all cylinders. Abhishek Sharma's form is a

SahilDhaneshradeath: Accuseds fatherapologises, says will cooperate

28 of 62 projects announced in 2025 completed: GCCs action-taken report

Indian Navy Growing in Strength Globally: Rammohan Naidu

Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said he was impressed with the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor.

Water hyacinth chokes parts of Adyar river, sparks mosquito menace in city

The trash boom barriers upstream of Thiru.Vi.Ka. bridge is lifted at times to release the accumulated water hyacinth downstreaminstead of clearin

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward

Paris prosecutors have launched two new probes into potential sex abuse and financial crimes connected to Jeffrey Epstein. This action follows th

Ponguleti Orders Code Audit of Dharani Portal

The minister said the affairs of the portal were akin to pulling a thread and seeing the entire knot unravel, indicating deep-rooted systemic iss

No New Tax In Mohan Govts Women-Centric Budget, Introduces Milk In Midday Meal

The state governments flagship women-empowerment scheme, Ladli Behna Yojana, has received Rs 23,883 crore in the budget.

DC Impact: NHRC Directs Centre, ICMR To File Report on Improper Drug Trials in Hyderabad

The NHRC, in its directions issued on Wednesday, said allegations in a complaint it received over the issues faced by the participant, prima faci

Mark Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial: Key details emerge

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles court for a significant social media addiction trial. He will testify regarding claims that pl

India, UK Strengthen AI And Telecom Ties

The minister also highlighted Indias national quantum mission and stressed the potential for collaboration in quantum communications and secure n

Apple drops ESG links from top executives pay packages

Major American companies are now removing environmental targets from executive pay. This follows a similar trend with diversity goals. Apple, Sta

MTC to operate special buses from Egmore station during redevelopment work

The Southern Railway will be reducing the number of suburban train services on the Beach-Tambaram section for a period of 45 days starting from F

Telangana HC Examines Legality of Theatre Parking Fees

The petitioner argued that while an exemption in favour of cinema halls was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic as a relief measure, the the

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Recruiter asks for proof of rival offer, talks turn ugly, candidate wants to report it advice pours in

Job offer negotiation advice: A job seeker faced a difficult situation with a recruiter from a big tech firm. The recruiter demanded proof of ano

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

The trial will mark the first time Mark Zuckerberg will address the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury.

100 VCs From 6 States to Attend OU AI Meet

The two-day meet, themed Creating AI & Quantum Enabled HEIs, will deliberate on how universities can integrate emerging technologies into curricu

SAAP To Launch State-level Chess League On Feb. 21

The SAAP League is designed for athletes between the ages of 12 and 20 and spans 31 sports disciplines across all 26 districts

DyCM Threatens To Invoke Esma Against BJP Leaders Over Obstruction To Garbage Disposal

In a stern warning to BJP leaders, D.K. Shivakumar said Behave yourself, else we will initiate strict action under Essential Services Maintenance

Ramadhan moon sighted; fasting to begin from today

Srinagar, Feb 18: The holy month of Ramadhan will commence from Thursday as the crescent moon was sighted in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir o

Ramzan Month Begins in AP Amid Spiritual Fervour

Islamic religious leaders explained that the Taraweeh prayers are performed after Namaz-e-Isha, the final prayer of the day.

EOW Books Bharathi Builders For 5 Crore Scam

According to the complaint, the company promoted a pre-launch real estate project at Bhanur, promising investors that their money would double wi

150 Kanals of industrial estate in Samba under encroachment: Govt

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that a major portion of 436 kanals of land identified for industrial development in

Bigger IRS tax refunds for US households: why is the average IRS tax refund $2,290 in 2026, up 10.9%, as latest IRS data shows $16.9 billion already paid out?

The average IRS tax refund is $2,290 in 2026. That is up 10.9% year over year. The Internal Revenue Service has already paid out $16.9 billion th

Hindu religion had no castes, Britishers introduced it: Kerala Governor

How to get tickets for Hilary Duffs Lucky Me Tour: Presale, general Sale, and resale options

Hilary Duff has added a second Madison Square Garden concert after overwhelming demand caused her initial New York City date on The Lucky Me Tour

2 Die in Road Accident on Way to Hyderabad

Police said the car rammed into an unidentified vehicle moving ahead of it towards the city from Shadnagar

Life Sciences Central To Telanganas $3-Trillion Vision, Says Sridhar Babu

A total of 120 start-ups were shortlisted, and over 40 have exhibited their most innovative and cutting-edge tech solutions: D. Sridhar Babu

Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy's top rival reveals a rift between them

Former Ukraine army chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi has spoken about serious disagreements with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He alleges an intimidation

Bhatti Begins Pre-Budget Meetings, Says Education and Healthcare Will Get Top Priority

Bhatti said the government is establishing Young India Integrated Schools with world-class standards to create an inclusive environment where stu

Dundigal GHMC Office Raided By ACB Officials

During checks, a billing collector was caught while he was accepting the bribe money

PM Modi welcomes world leaders for AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed world leaders, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and IMF chief Krista

AU Students Unions Allege Attempts To Spread Religious Hatred On Campus

Rambabu made it clear that the university will not tolerate any activities that disturb the peaceful and academic environment on the campus

WesleyKoolhof Interview | Doubles tennis is a great different discipline

Dutchman WesleyKoolhofbelieves singles and doubles can coexist and dispels the notion that doubles players arebad tennis players; the former Worl

Indian School of Business Ranks 12th Globally

Top Indian MBA again as ISB rises 15 spots in Financial Times list

No melting of ice in Geneva as Ukraine, Russia peace talks end without a deal

Ukraine and Russia peace talks in Geneva concluded without progress. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of delaying U.S.-medi

ED seeks fugitive tag for Nehal Modi

In an urgent legal maneuver, the Enforcement Directorate has petitioned a court to label Nehal Modi as a fugitive economic offender. Accused of o

IMA postpones dharna

Galgotias asked to leave AI Impact Summit after Chinese robotic dog controversy

Galgotias University faced criticism at the AI Impact Summit for showcasing a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own. The university clarified it wa

HYDRAA Launches Yuva Aapda Mitra Programme

105 youth volunteers to undergo week-long disaster response training

YSRC Stages Protest With Heritage Milk Packets

Council members seek discussion on ghee adulteration: Reports

Anjel Chakma murder: AG asked to look into plea seeking norms against racial violence on northeast citizens

The Supreme Court has addressed a public interest litigation concerning racial violence against people from India's northeast. The plea followed

Multi-speciality hospitals to be set up in State under PPP model

The initiative aims at strengthening healthcare access across the State, Health Minister Satya Kumar informs Legislative Assembly

Multilateral Naval Exercise Milan From Today

Defense minister Rajnath Singh to be chief guest