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Telangana: TIMS Sanathnagar embraces full digital shift with e-HMIS ahead of launch

Hyderabad: Ahead of the launch of the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (TIMS), Sanathnagar on Ugadi, the Telangana government

Metro 4 incident: Story of negligence, government apathy, dubious consultancy, and safety concerns

These accidents raised concerns over the safety of the public and workers working at the metro construction site. About 337 km of the metro netwo

AI summit statement delayed to maximise signatories, says India

There is huge consensus on the declaration. We are just trying to maximise the number, India's IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters

Simultaneous polls needed for economic stability, says JPC Chair P.P. Chaudhary

Electoral reform is needed, and simultaneous polls is an issue of national interest, says the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee ex

Rs.530 Cr Budget Proposals Sent to Telangana Govt. for Godavari Pushkaralu Arrangements

With the funds allocated by the State government, the construction and repair works of bathing ghats will be carried out at small temples along w

No change in trade deal with India; it is on Trump after SC verdict

Allahabad HC quashes case against two students booked for reading namaz at restricted site

A court in Sant Kabir Nagar had taken cognisance of the alleged offences and issued a summoning order against the two students in May 2019

Under the Ramadan Moon, Dubai in new light

Dubai transforms during Ramadan. Workdays shorten, and the city's rhythm shifts. Evenings come alive with corporate iftars and suhoor gatherings.

Bishnoi gang makes Rs10cr extortion call to Cong Akola MLA

Andhra inks 7 agreements at AI Summit focusing on education, skilling

New Delhi: The Andhra Pradesh government has signed seven agreements at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with most of them directed towards hig

For some Gujarat groups, parental consent for marriage written in constitution

Updates in marriage rules proposed by state govt give role to parents, but caste and village bodies have drawn up their own codes laying down fin

1 in 7 stroke patients in India under 45 years: National Registry

Over Half Dead Or Disabled In Three Months

CBSE Boards 2026 Live: Class 10 English Paper Today; How Last Years Exam Went

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live: The board exams began on February 17, 2026, with over 43 lakh students appearing-around 25 lakh in Class 10 and 18.5

Assault video reunites missing woman with kin

A viral video from Indore showed a woman attacked on child-lifting suspicion. This incident led to a surprising reunion. Her daughter, seeing the

After poll loss, candidates knock on voters doors to reclaim cash, gifts

Defeated candidates in Telangana are reportedly demanding cash and gifts back from voters after municipal election results. Viral videos show con

Allahabad HC quashes case against 2 students for offering Namaz at restricted site

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against two students accused of offering namaz at a place barred by the loca

Morning Brief Podcast: India AI Impact Summit: Mistral AI's Arthur Mensch on Decentralizing AI Power

Cong now wants MVA's sole winnable Rajya Sabha seat for itself

RBI likely to go for a prolonged policy rate pause: ICICI Bank report

ICICI Bank Global Markets said the chances of a policy rate hike are low due to benign core inflation and expects a prolonged pause in rates thro

Trump: India Cut Russian Oil Imports at My Request

India pulled out of Russia. India was getting its oil from Russia, and they pulled way back on my request because we want to settle a horrible wa

Five get life sentence in Keralas moral policing murder of 2016

A Kerala court has handed life sentences to five men for the brutal 2016 murder of a 42-year-old man in a moral policing incident. The judge desc

Delivery Boy Killed By Speeding Car In Delhi, Accused Arrested

A delivery boy lost his life after being allegedly hit by a speeding car in the Subhash Nagar area of West Delhi in the early hours of Saturday,

Setback to BJP as its rebel elected Bhiwandi mayor of Cong-led front

In Hyderabad, Palate by Design brings together architects and chefs

The debut festival presents immersive culinary environments

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi records court statement

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court Friday to record his statement in a 2018 defamation case concerning remarks against Un

Octanom Tech Expands Presence in Mumbai

Khushal Devera, a CFP (CM) with a B.Sc. in Statistics and an MBA in Finance, will lead Octanom Techs future-ready, client-centric Family Office d

Delhi HC asks Sengar's brother to surrender

Telangana HC questions plea on IPS appointments to IAS posts

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the petitioner to clarify under what legal standing the plea was filed, challenging the appointm

Love His Vision On AI: OpenAI's Sam Altman After Meeting PM Modi

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on Artificial Intelligence, while noting the excitement regarding the technolo

RSS focused on Hindu unity, not political power: Bhagwat

Meerut: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday, February 20, said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is not driven by any desire for political power and

USTR expects new Section 301 probes to cover most major trading partners

The U.S. Trade Representative will launch new Section 301 investigations into major trading partners and sectors like pharmaceutical pricing. Thi

India news live updates: PM Modi to participate in groundbreaking event of HCL-Foxconn chip project today

Nick Jonas Wears Priyanka Chopras Mangalsutra as Bracelet; Internet Swoons

The actor-singer took to Instagram on Thursday, where he appeared in full supportive-husband mode.

Tariffs Ruling Plunges Trump Into Political and Economic Chaos

The ruling by the United States' top court comes just days before his State of the Union address on Tuesday -- a crucial moment for any president

'10 fighter jets were shot down...': Trump revises his count of downed jets in Operation Sindoor

UK govt considers removing ex-prince Andrew from line of succession

Britain's government is considering a law to remove Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession. Police are investigating his past actions, q

Communal clash breaks out in Telanganas Kamareddy over mall music

Hyderabad: A minor dispute over playing music at a shopping mall turned into communal tension in Banswara, Kamareddy district of Telangana. The i

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks

Iran and the United States are rapidly approaching military conflict as diplomatic hopes fade over Tehran's nuclear program. Both sides are entre

Revanth Reddy meets Global CEOs at US Mission Dinner in Delhi

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy attended a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of the United States of America to India, Sergio G

Allow devotees to use Mahalaxmi Temple walkway

The access road to their homes is choked by devotees, mounds of footwear that are piled Everest high at times just outside their building gates.

Seeds of equality are bearing fruit

The legacy of reforms pioneered by Savitribai Phule and gradually carried forward by other trailblazers is plain to see, with the levers of power

TGRERA imposes Rs 43.71 L fine against Puppalguda realtor; acts against 4 more

Hyderabad: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG-RERA) has initiated a series of stringent actions against multiple real estate deve

Trump reiterates claim of 'settling' India-Pakistan conflict with tariffs after SC verdict

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan with his threats of 200 per cent tariffs as he

Morning Digest: Trump signs 10% global tariff order after U.S. top court rebuke; Amid SIR, Home Ministry notifies another panel to clear pending CAA applications in Bengal, and more

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Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement

How will companies get refunds now that US Supreme Court has rejected Trump's tariffs?

The U.S. Supreme Court declared tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump illegal. The court did not specify how the government should refund an

Democrats Demand Refunds After US Court Tosses Trump Tariffs

Governor JB Pritzker demanded about $1,700 for every Illinois household -- the amount Yale University experts said the average US household would

Despite differences, AI summit has set stage for cooperation: Indian officials

U.S. makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years

A notice to congressional committees obtained by The Associated Press, informed lawmakers of the State Department's intent to implement a phased

India has emerged as 'shining beacon' of Global South: Report

Near-term economic outlook remains favourable: RBI Bulletin

Stretched valuation of AI firms and disruptions of AI in the software services industry are posing na egative risk to outlook

How Prabhas Turns Every Movie Set Into a Royal Feast

In the past Prabhas has extended a similar grand gesture to Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Shruti Haasan, Saif Ali Khan and many more.

Current Policy Rate Appropriate, Says RBI Gov Malhotra

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said that economic growth is turning out to be quite robust and the momentum is likely to continue in FY27. Infl

No change in trade deal with India, it is on: Trump after SC verdict

Deal with India is they pay tariffs. This is a reversal for what it used to be, says US President

Mohammad Amir Predicts Indias Early Exit from T20 WC 2026

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, advanced to the Super 8 stage without losing a match, including a comprehensive win over the Netherlands

Court Returns Charge Sheet

A woman died due to suffocation and her son suffered serious injuries and was recently discharged from hospital.

Justices should be ashamed: Donald Trump rips Supreme Court's ruling against global tariffs

US partners that struck deals with Trump now face 10% tariff: White House

US trading partners that have reached tariff deals with President Donald Trump's administration will now also face a 10 percent duty, despite hig

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 12 people, intensifying rising regional tensions

Israel said it had hit command centers of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Bekaa Valley. There was no immediate statement from Hezbollah

Shakira to perform in India after 19 years

Global pop icon Shakira is set to perform in India after 19 years, with concerts in Mumbai on April 10 and Delhi on April 15. This marks the firs

Trump to Visit China from March 31 to April 2: White House

Trumps volatile foreign policy approach has prompted China to engage with a range of world leaders in recent months, including British Prime Mini

'India is a natural collaborator in building inclusive & trusted AI'

US SC strikes down majority of Trumps unlawful tariffs

Washington, Feb 20: In a major setback to President Donald Trumps economic agenda, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of his sweepin

Bdesh: 43 newly-elected MPs face murder charges

Dhaka, Feb 20: As many as 43 Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held in Bangladesh last week face mu

JD Vance Slams US SC Ruling Blocking Trumps Tariffs

Vance added that President Trump has other tariff authorities available.

Venezuela approves amnesty to free scores of political prisoners

Caracas, Feb 20: Venezuelas acting president Delcy Rodrguez on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politic

US ending certain tariff actions after Supreme Court ruling, White House says

The White House has announced an end to certain tariff actions. This comes after the Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's sweepin

U.S. trade partners cautiously welcome tariff ruling

soon after the decision was announced, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% tariff on all imports into the United States under a sep

Nepal polls: All eyes on Jhapa seat where Oli is pitted against Balen

New Delhi, Feb 20: When parliamentary election is held in Nepal on March 5, all eyes and ears would be turned to the Jhapa-5 constituency where f

UK police continue search of Andrews former Royal Lodge

London, Feb 20: The UK police investigating allegations of misconduct in public office against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles IIIs youn

Iran warns of decisive response if subjected to military aggression

United Nations, Feb 20: Iran will respond decisively and proportionately to any military aggression, exercising its right to self-defence under t

RSS Not Seeking Power, Focused On Uniting Hindu Society: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is not driven by any desire for political power and is solely committed to

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under deal with US

Dubai, Feb 20: Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, c

'AI language models hitting publishers'

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything.... How The Alchemist shaped modern self-discovery culture

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything that isn't rea

What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down Trump's tariffs

The Supreme Court has limited President Trump's tariff authority. This decision creates economic uncertainty and raises questions about his promi

Net FDI into India negative for fourth straight month as outward repatriation hits record highs

Data from the Reserve Bank of India shows gross FDI into India stood at a 5-month high, but was overshadowed by outflows.

Harley-Davidson X440T launched at RIDGES showroom in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: Jamkash Biking Private Limited today launched the much-awaited Harley-Davidson X440T at the RIDGES Harley-

Blue Tigresses land early in Australia for AFC Asian Cup

India will kickstart its Group C campaign against Vietnam in Perth on March 4, followed by Japan at the same venue on March 7, and Chinese Taipei

Indian Open race walk to be held over the weekend

Lakhpati Didi: From Milestone to Movement

Mohammad Aijaz Asad As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a defining civilisational moment by shifting his office from South Block to Seva Teert

Om Prakash claims a one-stroke victory

The 39-year-old Chouhan (69, 67, 64, 64) took the winners cheque of 22.5 lakh for his 12th professional win and the first in over two years

AI Impact Expo 2026- Global AI Order from Delhi

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The India AI Impact Expo 2026, held from 16-20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi,

US Congress Plans To Block Trump From Attacking Iran Amid Tensions

The US Congress could vote as soon as next week on whether to block President Donald Trump's ability to strike Iran without lawmakers' approval,

Updated seniority list of Library Assistant(s), Laboratory Assistant(s) and MTS working in School Education Department, District Cadre Ramban as on 01-01-2026

Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER RAMBAN New District Administrative Complex, Maitra, Ramban (J&K) Subject: Updated

What are Section 122, 301 and 232 tariffs Trump is considering?

Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 permits the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 15% on a country to address a large and serious United

A plea for SRO- 43 Implementation

Commodore D S Sodhi (Retd.) Sodhidalbir7777@gmail.com The Government of Jammu and Kashmir came up with an order on 22 Feb 1994 for Appointment on

MP HC asks Centre to clarify NRAIs status after govt says its ammunition license is cancelled

BHOPAL, Feb 20: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Centre to clarify the status of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) aft

Germanys Leonie Bachl-Staudinger (20) competes during the womens ski cross qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Germanys Leonie Bachl-Staudinger (20) competes during the womens ski cross qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno Italy on Friday

Omar snubs NC MLA, says if he cant face people, will make arrangements that he doesnt contest next time

Govt to give 30,000 jobs during 2026 *No increase in electricity tariff since December 2023 Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abd