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Madinah: Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi appointed imam of Prophets Mosque

Madinah: Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi was appointed imam of the Prophets Mosque in Madinah by royal decree on Saturday, February 21. He led

RSP rides reform wave, old guard digs in ahead of Nepals elections

The coming elections are seen as a litmus test for Nepals traditional parties, which have drawn scorn from various quarters for their failures, d

Narasimha Naik meets Prasannanand Swami at Hyderabad Hospital

BMRCL inks pact with Prestige Group for naming rights of Bellandur Metro Station

How SimpleGov initiative is simplifying processes for government services

These simplification efforts, however, were far from simple as several Acts and government orders had to be amended accordingly to facilitate the

Youth must combine academic learning with industry-relevant skills

Former Speaker P. Dhanapals son joins TVK in Chennai

According to TVK sources, Cathrine Ezhilmalai, former Union Minister Dalit Ezhilmalais daughter, and Chakkaravarthy, freedom fighter Immanuel Sek

Delays in suburban train services lead to a rise in CMRLs ridership

Commuters demand that CMRL improve frequency of trains this month; number of suburban services in Chennai Beach, Tambaram, and Chengalpattu secti

NTK announces candidates for Assembly polls; Seeman to contest from Karaikudi

He adds that the party would continue to contest elections independently

Neknampur Cheruvu Gets Facelift Under AMRUT 2.0

The Pedda Cheruvu, sprawling across 99 acres and with a history of 400 years, was once a source of drinking water before rapid urbanisation led t

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces 6 Crore Lakhpati Didi Target, Inaugurates NAARM Facility in Hyderabad

A Lakpati Didi refers to a woman whose net income per year is 1 lakh or more

How Hindu identity evolved over centuries | Historian Manu S Pillai explains

In this episode of Terms of Engagement, historian Manu S Pillai explains how Hinduism developed through centuries of interaction between Vedic tr

Telangana Urges Centre to Sanction 3 Lakh Rural Houses Under PMAY-G

Nearly four lakh Indiramma houses had been sanctioned this year

Police seize 21 kg ganja at Katpadi railway station

Initial inquiry revealed that the suspect had bought ganja from drug peddlers in Andhra Pradesh to sell in retail to individuals and workers at k

Pause or peril? Takeaways for the world from Trump's tariff fiasco

The US Supreme Court has nullified former President Donald Trump's tariffs. However, Trump has quickly introduced new import duties and investiga

Good to have checks & balances: Macrons swift dig at Trump over SCOTUS ruling against tariffs

Ban on hoardings, but relaxed for a select few

Ranjona Banerji | Of God And Other Critical Narratives

The bald truth is that I have made some meaningless statements. Nature exists whether I believe or not. And the laws of the universe are ever-cha

Tirumala Police Rescue Two Minors, Woman Arrested

Police advised parents visiting pilgrim centres to remain vigilant and keep children under close supervision.

Chromepetterminusgets a facelift

TambaramCorporation replaceswornoutroof sheets; activists question need for large terminus on arterial stretch

Estimates notwithstanding, T.N. government is hopeful of sticking to fiscal norms

Referring to the savings of about 5,710 crore in non-development expenditure, the government is optimistic about achieving the targets, which hav

Techno-cultural fest concludes at Siddhartha Academy

Supreme Court sends 27% OBC quota case back to Jabalpur HC, sets 3-month deadline

The Supreme Court has transferred the 27% OBC reservation case back to the Jabalpur High Court, setting a three-month deadline for a decision. Th

SIR voter roll revision: 1.69 crore deletions across 9 states as electorate drops 7.9%; Kerala adds 4.24 lakh first-time voters

Final electoral rolls for six states and Union Territories, including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, have been published, reflectin

Dance Is My Language, Says Japanese Kathak Exponent Toshniwal

Amisha Toshniwal, daughter of Nalini, who is also performing in Hyderabad this time, began learning at six.

Corporators discuss summer preparedness in VMC council meeting

They call for steps to ensure clean and safe drinking water to residents, highlight supply of discoloured water in some areas, and stress the nee

What are the key takeaways from AI summit? | Explained

What does the New Delhi Declaration say? How many countries are signatories? What were the goals? What is the aim of the Global AI Impact Commons

A dangerously elevated manhole inMedavakkam

It is located on the arterial TambaramVelacheryMain Road

BRS Alleges Massive Fraud in Bunk Beds Tender for Schools

Dr Sravan said that the highly escalated price was approved by the education department which was allegedly also okay with a drop in quality of m

BJP holds nationwide demonstrations, political parties denounce Youth Congress protest at AI summit

The Congress party faces criticism from several quarters of the political spectrum for backing the shirtless stir by Youth Congress workers at th

MSTC donates optical biometry to Sankar Foundation

Soft Power Dressing: Why 2026 Brides Are Choosing Fluid Grandeur

In Hastakala, Rashi Kapoor honours the hands behind Indian craftsmanship through fluid, drape-led couture designed for the emotionally expressive

Trump Slaps 15% Tariff On All Countries

India studying implications

Helping children express themselves through art

Students of an art school in Mylapore will be showcasing their works at Oviya Sangamam 2026, happening on February 22 at St. George School campus

10 lakh e-Khata certificates to be distributed, road works to be done by April end: DKS

Watch: Cyber-Spring Festival: Chinas Robots Celebrate in Traditional Hanfu

Chinas robot industry has kicked off the Year of the Horse with strong momentum, as companies launched new products during the Spring Festival ho

A previously unknown virus is showing up frequently in colorectal cancer patients, study finds

Gut virus in colorectal cancer patients: Scientists have uncovered a new virus within a common gut bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis. This virus ap

From 10% to legally tested 15% level: Trump escalates global TARIFF WAR after Supreme Court blow

Three-day crafts expo gets under way in Puducherry

Uttar Pradesh POCSO court orders registration of FIR against Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati

Mr. Saraswati accused of sexually abusing two children at his ashram under the guise of guru seva during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj; despite writ

Epstein was bachelor so I drew pair of b**bs: Les Wexner confronted over controversial b-day Card

Rs 66 cr for iftar, Christmas feasts: Telangana activists question budget

Hyderabad: With the Budget Session of the Telangana Assembly expected to begin end of February, activists in the state have raised concerns over

Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law a day before, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may soon

Telangana ACB books govt officer for Rs 4 crore disproportionate assets

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Saturday, February 21, registered a case against a government officer in Nagarkurnool a

Driving past overloaded trucks is like going to war: Australia-returned man sparks road safety debate

An Indian man's video showcasing dangerous driving on Indian roads has gone viral. After eight years in Australia, he returned to find overloaded

Two including veteran CPI functionary killed in road accident

'Brazil an important, strategic partner to India; key member of BRICS,' MEA Secy (East) says

India and Brazil strengthened their strategic partnership during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit. Discussions covered bilateral

Workshop on bird watching to be held in Wayanad

The workshop, Basics of Birdwatching, is open to beginners and experienced birders

State-level Archery, Ball Badminton tournament begins in Khammam

Ukraine strikes key industrial site deep inside Russia

The attack in Russias Udmurt Republic left 11 people wounded, three of whom were hospitalised, according to a Telegram post by Sergei Bagin, the

Infant dies at Hyderabad hospital, parents allege given expired injections

Hyderabad: In a case of alleged medical negligence, a six-month-old infant died after being administered expired medicine at a private hospital i

India now faces 10 pc tariffs in US for 150 days, govt studying implications

Washington/New Delhi: India will face a reduced tariff of 10 per cent from February 24 for 150 days, after US President Donald Trump announced a

T R Baalu To Head Poll Committee

The committee is expected to hold talks with each of the parties in the alliance and finalise the seat-sharing arrangement.

Re-examine decision on discontinuing State-level operations of Elder Line: forum

Senior Citizens Friends Welfare Association has flayed the Union government decision in this regard

US Ambassador Huckabees Israel comment causes uproar in Arab nations

Tel Aviv: Arab and Muslim nations on Saturday, February 21, sharply condemned comments by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who said Is

Tension In Kamareddy As Congress, BJP Workers Clash

A large number of BJP and Congress workers gathered at the venue, even as police tried to disperse them. A vehicle was damaged and overturned in

Rahul plays an influential role in Karnatakas progress to the final

The senior pro has been priceless both with his batting and the experience he brings to the side; the 33-year-old was one of the five Test cricke

Woman Survives Murder Bid by Husband in Peddapalli

A case of attempt to murder has been registered and Venkatesh is in police custody

Congress condemns BJP protests at its offices

SIR: Thiruvananthapuram district has a little over 25.26 lakh voters

This number is 3.21 lakh lower compared to the October 27, 2025, list which had 28,47,907 voters, but higher by 86,083 voters compared to the dra

Astroguide for Sunday, February 22, 2026

Tithi: Phalguna Shukla Panchami till 11.08 am

SIT arrests former APSBCL MD Vasudeva Reddy in liquor scam

Plea filed against Maharashtra govt decision to cancel 5 pc Muslim quota

Mumbai: A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the Maharashtra governments decision to cancel 5 per cent reservation in e

Cotton Farmers Allege Heavy Losses as CCI Last-Pick Cotton

Procurement deadline extended to February 27 after protests

AI Impact Summit Impact: 86 nations unite on AI governance, endorse New Delhi declaration

Donald Trump wants to impose 15% tariff, up from initial 10% announcement after Supreme Court decision

After the Supreme Court ruled he didnt have the emergency power to impose many sweeping tariffs, Donald Trump signed an executive order on the ni

Need to recalibrate Union-State relations as centralisation has failed to deliver: M.K. Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM disseminates Part I of a report by the High-Level Committee on Union-State Relations, headed by Justice Kurian Joseph; says Centre

Devotees will be allowed darshan from 3 a.m. for annual Chandanotsavam at Simhachalam temple

Women thronged ATMs to withdraw 5,000 fearing that Union govt. will take it, says Stalin

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister says his government succeeded in depositing 5,000 under the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam amid a conspiracy to c

Telangana Neta Natter | How Good Fortune Has Allied With Revanth

The real talking point emerged in two municipalities where the Congress and the BRS finished with identical vote counts. With no clear winner, el

Indias Civil Aviation on Fast Growth Path, Says Ram Mohan Naidu

He said the aviation sector is playing a crucial role in improving connectivity, boosting tourism and contributing to overall economic developmen

Donald Trump raises global tariffs to 15 per cent even after U.S. Supreme Court declared President's move to collect import taxes unlawful. What will happen next?

Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trumps biggest and boldest tariffs.

Employee lands 40% pay hike offer, but boss says be patient what should he do? Heres the advice he got

Salary negotiation tips after external offer: A young professional's dilemma over a 40% salary increase offer versus loyalty to his current emplo

SIR in Kerala: Final electoral roll shows over 15 lakh voter increase

Thiruvananthapuram: The number of voters in the final electoral roll published by the ECI after the SIR in Kerala has witnessed a significant ris

Nalgonda to be Developed as Super Smart City: Venkat Reddy

The minister said special focus would be given to enhancing green coverage and maintaining a healthy urban environment alongside development

Trump Hikes Global Tariffs From 10% To 15% Day After Big Supreme Court Order

US President Donald Trump on Saturday raised the global tariffs from 10 per cent to 15 per cent after a big setback in Supreme Court on Friday.

Telangana forest dept gears up with Rs 35 crore forest fire plan

Hyderabad: The Telangana Forest Department is preparing for the summer forest fires and deploying advanced drones and manpower to combat the fore

Vice-President releases updated Constitution editions in Tamil and Gujarati

The release of the foundational document in regional languages coincided with International Mother Language Day marked every year on February 21

EC publishes final electoral roll for MP with 5.3 crore voters; over 34 lakh names dropped

Madhya Pradesh now has over 5.39 crore voters. The Election Commission of India finalized the electoral roll after a special revision. Over 34 la

SIR to Begin in Odisha from April 1: Groundwork, Mapping Exercise Underway

He urged citizens to verify their details in the 2002 SIR records and promptly report any discrepancies to the concerned authorities

Protest at AI summit: court sends four Youth Congress workers to five-day police custody

The police claim that the aim of the custodial interrogation is to find out the conspiracy behind the protest, the source of funding and place wh

Its about who wins the small moments: de Kock

Abhishek Sharma is the No. 1 T20 batsman at the moment, so he must keep doing what he is doing, de Kock said

Kerala SIR: Final roll sees jump in number of overseas electors

Nearly 8% of voters removed from final electoral lists across 9 States and U.T.s in SIR second phase

Combined number of voters in nine States and U.T.s fell from 21,45,62,215 to 19,75,33,701 after the SIR, with net deletions of 1,70,28,514 or 7.9

ECI to deploy central forces in West Bengal from March 1

Sources at the Commission said that the early deployment of CAPF was a confidence-building measure for the electors of West Bengal

NASA moon rocket hit by new problem expected to bump astronauts' lunar trip into April

Number of permanent faculty in the best universities in the world is low: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah went on to say that universities are becoming caste dens and efforts should be made to bring youth out of this trap

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% from 10% a day after introducing new duties

President Trump has immediately raised the previously announced 10% worldwide tariff to 15%, targeting countries he claims have ipped off the U.

Hyderabad Police step up cybercrime awareness drive across city

Hyderabad: The city police on Friday, February 21, organised a series of cybercrime awareness programmes across the city, cautioning students and

Kodavatancha Temple Re-consecrated in Grand Ceremony

Speaker pledges support for second Yadadri