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Death Of Midday Meal Cook In Bee Attack: Meghwal Samaj Demands Martyr Status For Deceased Kanchan Bai

The community members gathered at the district collectorate at Neemuch to demand to declare slain Kanchan as martyr and release a reward of Rs on

Two Youths Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Minors In West Godavari

A Class X student died by suicide at a residential school in Pedavegi in Eluru

Justice Will Be Ensured To Bereaved Family: SC Commission Chief

Jawahar visited the village on Saturday and consoled the bereaved family members. He interacted with the family and expressed deep sympathy over

Mother, Two Daughters Found Dead In Tirupati District

Police said they are examining all angles to rule out any foul play.

Farmers Can Book Drones Like Cabs: Collector

The collector directed agriculture officials to ensure that drone rental services are made available in every region to enhance convenience for f

117 Firms Invested Rs 30,000 Crore In AP Tourism Sector

Addressing the media at Rajamahendravaram on Saturday, the minister said such large-scale investments had never been witnessed earlier and that t

Hima Sohra vows to expedite full-fledged Syiems appointment

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 7: Mynjurlang Jyrwa, the Acting Chief of Hima Sohra, on Saturday said that all efforts would be made to expedite th

Bhatti: Elect Congress For Growth of Urban Areas

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday appealed to voters to elect the Congress candidates in the municipal elections, stating

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to appro

CM lays base for 10-bed AYUSH hospital in SWGH

From Our Correspondent Ampati, Feb 7: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma laid the base for the 10-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Meringipara in Sou

Abbas Araghchi | The diplomat on a tightrope

Irans Foreign Minister faces the daunting task of finding a diplomatic way out of tensions with the U.S. without compromising key national securi

Congress calls pact a surrender, says something being hidden

Congress criticized the India-US trade deal framework as a surrender, citing concerns over unspecified additional products for tariff reductions.

Visitors at the Shillong Book Festival at All Saints Hall

Visitors at the Shillong Book Festival at All Saints Hall, in the city on Saturday. (ST)

Union Minister Promises Comprehensive Development of Kondaveedu Fort

Union minister of state Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Saturday announced plans for the comprehensive development of the historic Kondaveedu Fort, hi

Beautician training programme benefits young women

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 7: The seven-day training programme on Beauty, Wellness and Hair Styling for young women from Jaintia Hills organis

APATA Seeks Dedicated, Quick Corridor To Bhogapuram Airport from Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) has urged the state government to immediately take up measures to improve passenger access to t

14-year-old boy missing in SWKH

From Our Correspondent Mawkyrwat, Feb 7: A 14-year-old boy, Vipin Donald Iawphniaw from Diwian village, near Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills di

Over 300 new members join NPP in WGH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: NPP national president and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the party continues to grow stronger as it welcom

Rajiv Swagruha Plot Auction Generated Rs.56crore

Rajiv Swagruha Corporation on Saturday earned Rs 56 crore from auctioning plots near the Outer Ring Road.

US deal boosts India's growth engine: Amit Shah

India and the United States have reached an interim trade agreement. This deal is expected to boost India's economic growth and manufacturing sec

First-ever free health camp held at isolated Ri-Bhoi village

From Our Correspondent Nongpoh, Feb 7: Shyntorbulia village in Ri-Bhoi district witnessed its first-ever free community health check-up camp brin

Mokila Thanda Sarpanch Suspended for 6 Months After Son Vandalizes Panchayat Office

Rangareddy district collector C. Narayana Reddy has suspended V. Shanthamma, sarpanch of Mokila thanda in Shankarpally mandal, for six months, af

Trust has become India's strongest currency: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi highlighted recent trade agreements with the US and other nations as proof of growing global trust in India. He emphasized th

Thimmamma Marrimanu To Be Developed As Global Tourist Hub: MLA

Thimmamma Marrimanu, the worlds largest banyan tree located in the Kadiri region of Sri Sathya Sai district, will be developed as a global touris

HunterHood brings street culture celebration in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: The energy of street culture took over Polo Ground on Saturday evening as Royal Enfields HunterHood arrived in t

State Braces For 18,000 MW Summer Power Demand

Telanganas electricity demand is rising steadily with the end of winter, and officials expect the summer peak to cross 18,000 MW, surpassing last

India tracks exits, not returns amid brain drain:Sanjaya Baruat History Lit Fest

Hyderabad: India has no credible data on how many of its nationals are actually returning to the country to serve it, even as there is data on ho

Union Budget A Boon For Andhra Pradesh: Rammohan Naidu

Union minister for civil aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 202627 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Goof-up By Operator Leads To 9 Mins Delay

The nearest fire tender was located less than 100 metres at a fire outpost from the FSL building

'Politically motivated': Sonia Gandhi slams plea over 1980 voter list inclusion

Sonia Gandhi Saturday termed a criminal revision petition against a magisterial order as politically motivated and frivolous. The petition allege

Tamil literature is eternal and its culture global, PM Modi says in Malaysia

Prime Minister Modi lauded Tamil culture at a Kuala Lumpur event, highlighting its global reach and the significant presence of Tamilians in Indi

SC Deadline Expired: MP Govt Weighs Seeking Extension In Vijay Shah Hate Speech Case

The state government may take the plea of incomplete probe by the special investigation team (SIT), constituted to probe the matter, to seek more

West Begnal Minister Faces Mob Fury Over Convoy Hit-And-Run

Sources said that the west Bengal state minister Siddikullah Chowdhury, s convoy was passing through the Kashipur village on Rejinagar - Sarbanga

Physiotherapist Dies By Suicide

Police registered a case of suspicious death based on a complaint filed by her father

Faculty Shortage Ails Telangana Med Colleges

At least 27 government medical colleges, including those in the city, are facing a severe shortage of teaching faculty, according to an analysis

India To Have Trade Deficit With US From Next Year; To Remove Non-Tariff Barriers On Agri Imports

The framework statement issued by the White House said that India intends to purchase $500 billion of U.S. energy products, aircraft and aircraft

AIMIM Will Be Game Changer In Karimnagar: Owaisi

He introduced 15 AIMIM candidates for the upcoming municipal polls and expressed confidence that the party would make significant gains.

Govt spent barely 40% of Budget on biggest schemes in 9 months

Government spending on major schemes lags significantly, with only 41.2% of the budgeted amount disbursed in the first nine months. Revised estim

Congress Weighs Options as DMK Plays Hardball on Seats

Congress to decide on DMK alliance after high-level talks with Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

Kangayam GH far from complying with manpower, infrastructure needs as per IPHS 2022 norms

Driver Stabbed Resisting Phone Theft; Snatcher Caught by Public

Shankar was rushed to Gandhi Hospital and is out of danger

Trapped Tiger Quarantined At ARC In Visakhapatnam

The centre is currently vacant following the death of the lioness Bigo last month. The tiger, which strayed from the TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve

Ahead of Macrons visit, DAC likely to meet next week to approve deal for 114 Rafales

India's Defence Acquisition Council is set to consider a major proposal to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for approximately Rs 3.25

Govt. to flag off 500 e-buses to mark year in power: CM

Chief Secretary orders citywide safety review of construction works

MCD Commissionersproject approval limit increased to 50 cr.

Subcontractor arrested for not reporting accident that led to motorcyclists death

Role of company owner and workers involved in the project being probed; AAP seeks Delhi Police Commissioners suspension,says govt. tried to proje

Doctors Welcome WHO Focus On Wearables

Reacting to discussions at the WHOs Montreal meeting, physicians said wristworn devices offered a more reliable alternative to traditional selfre

Over 1.7 crore tourists, including 36,000 foreigners, visited J&K in 2025: Govt

Jammu & Kashmir welcomed over 1.7 crore tourists in 2025, including more than 36,000 international visitors. While no specific targets are set fo

Events Today

Sangeeta Vibhavari by SRB Musical Events will be held at Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh | Crisis-time CM

The new BJP Chief Minister of Manipur has to take measures to heal the ethnic wounds while navigating administrative challenges

Hyderabad Gen-Z Embrace Bhajan Nights, Supper Clubs

Our GenZ is taking to Bhajan Clubbing it is spirituality and modernity merging beautifully, particularly keeping in mind the sanctity of the bhaj

Amit Shah review progress of development projects, reaffirms Modi govts commitment to building prosperous J&K

Union home minister Amit Shah reviewed Jammu and Kashmir's development projects. He also stressed hydropower potential and welfare scheme saturat

Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for first phase of Shakti Corridor

Lokesh Says Quantum Valley Will Develop Products Of Global Potential

The minister asserted that the AQV will under one roof produce products, generate hardware, software and algorithms, and export them globally.

Purnea MP arrested in 31-year-old case, sent to two-day judicial custody

Opposition leaders criticise late-night action against Pappu Yadav, who has been highlighting the alleged death and rape of a medical aspirant in

Prakasam Jawan Awarded Sena Medal for Daring Glacier Rescue

Trained as a commando instructor, Pullaiah descended into the crevasse and successfully rescued both soldiers, risking his own life.

Tawade To Be BJPs BMC Mayor Candidate; Sena Fields Ghadi As Deputy

BJP names Ritu Tawade for BMC mayor, Shiv Sena fields Sanjay Ghadi as deputy mayor

NTR Stadium to Turn into 'Spiritual Township' for Two-Day Nirankari Samagam

Hyderabad is bestowed with the good fortune of hosting this sacred Sant Samagam for the third time. With the blessings of Satguru Baba Hardev Sin

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'In order to be irreplaceable one must always be...' - lessons on individuality and success by the fashion designer and founder of the Chanel brand

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel's life story highlights her revolutionary impact on fashion. She rose from hardship to become a glob

Vaishnaw tours semicon and chip firms in Bengaluru

People Seeing Reality of Congress Rule: Harish

Harish criticised both the Congress and the BJP, stating that voting for the BJP symbol would be futile.

Project Parivarthan Promotes Drug Abuse Prevention, Youth Well-Being

The posters were unveiled in the presence of Bisathi Bharath, MYBharat representative; Sunkara Ramesh, director of Anantapur Urban Bank; Presiden

Shashi Warrier | Just Blame It All On The Chinese!

Murthy brought up the topic of President Trump and his Gaza Peace Board and whether India should join. I didnt have an opinion, but Prita thought

Proposed Bill on menstrual leave in Karnataka put on the back burner

The Bill was proposed to be introduced during the last Winter session in Belagavi, but was not

Congress Will Clean Sweep Municipal Polls: Uttam

Uttam said the response to the Congress governments two-year tenure reflected public approval and would translate into electoral success for part

Islamabad Suicide Bombing Triggers AntiPakistan Protests in J&K, Ladakh

Protesters from the Shia community raising slogans in Srinagar on Saturday, condemning the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad.

Surajkund Mela: Cop Dies Saving Others in Tsunami Swing Collapse

The horrific accident caused panic among the visitors at the exhibition

Black Magic Material Found Outside Singanamala MLAs Residence

The MLAs aides informed the Two Town police, who verified CCTV footage in the area. Police reportedly found that the vehicle was registered in th

Its not been a very nice time in my life: Brook on dealing with the bouncer incident

Harry Brook faced a financial penalty and a final warning from the England and Wales Cricket Board after an altercation with a bouncer in Welling

Union Budget 202627 Opens New Avenues For Odishas Development: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan briefing the media on the Union Budget 202627 in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Kishan Reddy Raises Doubts Over Forensic Lab Fire

Kishan Reddy demanded that the state government confirm the safety of the data, insisting that back-ups of forensic and technical evidence for al

Farm Varsity Holds Convocation for Three Batches

International agricultural economist Prabhu Pingali will attend as chief guest and deliver the convocation address. The university will also conf

Anita Anand | As Billionaires Are Rising, Govts Busy Defending Wealth & Eroding Freedom

The 2025 Oxfam America report, Unequal: The Rise of a New American Oligarchy and the Agenda We Need, notes that the number of billionaires has su

Women Dominate Honours At JNTUH Convocation

At the XIV Convocation, 59 of the 71 gold medals were awarded to women. Women also formed 68 per cent of the 26,501 students who graduated with d

SIR: Activists flag concerns over voter roll mapping

Liquor, Cash, Gold Seized in Telangana Polls

Officials said a call centre has been set up at the SEC office to receive public grievances on 9247597066 for recording and redressal of complain

Over 70 School Children Fall Ill After Eating Mid-Day Meal In Bihar

More than 70 schoolchildren fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal at an Upgraded Middle School in Karu Tola at Sahugarh under Madhepura Sadar

'Indian Consulate Will Open In Malaysia, Bring Our Nations Closer': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that an Indian Consulate will also be opened soon in Malaysia, bringing the two nations even c

PCOD Awareness Programme for Young Women

The programme was organised by the Women Empowerment Cell, Health Club and National Service Scheme Programme Officers.

Private nikah? Hania Aamir rumoured to marry in Ramzan 2026

Hyderabad: Pakistani stars Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar are once again at the centre of wedding rumours, with speculation about their possible nika

Couple Washed Away as Car Plunges Into NS Left Canal

On receiving information, Nidmanoor police rushed to the spot and launched a search operation with the help of expert swimmers.

Manish Tewari | The Profound Challenges The Budget Ignored Fully

The Budgets microscopic interventions cannot mask its macroscopic failures. The investment rate (Gross Capital Formation) remains stuck at a mere

Top Maoist Swamy Killed in Encounter

Family members said the last rites are likely to be performed on February 8 or 9, after the body is handed over.

4 Indian Students Among Several Injured In Stabbing Attack In Russia

The Russian Federal Health Ministry said that four people injured in the attack are receiving medical care. One is in serious condition, while th

KTR: CM Is BJP Mole in Congress Garb

Targeting the Chief Ministers political language, Rama Rao criticised what he described as the use of offensive and abusive remarks in place of g

Charminar's Hidden Walls Signals Need for Boundary Mapping

Rajani explained that archaeological sites in India often overlap with agricultural fields, rural and urban settlements, a phenomenon she termed

Youth arrested for stalking, threatening college student in Triplicane

Zaman S. Khan wins Kochi round of The Hindu BusinessLine Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026

Khan will now represent Kochi at the grand finale scheduled to be held at the BSE, Mumbai, on February 21

Cardinal Anthony Is First Telugu To Head Bishops Council

The election was held on Friday during the CBCI general assembly at St Johns Medical College, Bengaluru, the CBCI said in a communication issued