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7 Drug Peddlers Arrested In Jammu, Udhampur; 2 Pistols, Heroin Seized

Jammu, Feb 21: Seven alleged drug peddlers were arrested at different places in Jammu and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on

Backyard Poultry Project To Boost Livelihoods Of Manyam Tribal Families

Under the initiative, poultry units will be distributed to women and self-help groups in tribal habitations to generate sustainable income: Repor

Army Commander Inaugurates Banwat Ekta Sthal Near LoC In J&Ks Poonch

Jammu, Feb 21: Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday inaugurated the Banwat Ekta Sthal a public monument symbolising nationa

Srinagar Shatters All-Time February Record at 21C; Valley Witnesses Extraordinary Warm Spell

Srinagar, Feb 21: Srinagar on Saturday recorded its highest-ever maximum temperature for the month of February, touching 21.0C and breaking a dec

Honeywell to speed up Indiastransition to green hydrogen, SAF: Ashish Modi

Honeywells offerings span across the entire green hydrogen value chain in India comprising upstream production, midstream, and downstreamoperatio

Shikhar Dhawan ties the knot with girlfriend Sophie Shine in private wedding

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan wed his girlfriend Sophie Shine on February 21. The couple had publicly announced their relationship in May

Kurnool police destroy 100 modified silencers, 500 loud horns

AP Records 320 Bird Species In GBBC 2026, Ranks 12th Nationally

In Visakhapatnam, observers recorded 134 species, reflecting the citys unique combination of coastal wetlands and urban landscapes. Vizianagaram

Police Attach Property Of JKNOP Under UAPA In J&Ks Budgam

Srinagar, Feb 21: In a strong and decisive strike against terror operatives and their support structures, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Budgam toda

Made-in-India chips crucial for a self-reliant India: PM Modi virtually inaugurates semiconductor facility in UP

Prime Minister Modi emphasized self-reliance for India's technological future, highlighting the critical role of 'Made in India' chips. A new Rs

Word of the day: Indict

Indict meaning: The word indict means to formally charge someone with a crime. This happens when a grand jury finds enough evidence to proceed wi

Six Bangladeshi nationals with links to suspected terrorists arrested in Tiruppur

India Vs South Africa In Repeat Of Previous Cup Final

The hosts beat The Netherlands comfortably here a few days ago while South Africa have played three of their four Group stage matches in Ahmedaba

AIPC launches office wellness policy to address workplace stress

The document addresses rising concerns over workplace stress, job insecurity, digital overreach, and disruptions caused by emerging technologies

Young lawyers from southern T.N. undergo training to combat torture

CPI(M) demands roll back of electricity duty hike

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NSF Opposes MHA Instruction Compulsory Singing, Of Vande Mataram In Schools, Asks Schools In Nagaland To Refrain From Following It

The Naga student body then said the specific instruction that the days work in all schools may begin with the community singing of Vande Mataram,

Ponguleti seeks three lakh rural houses from Centre

Floral symphony that spreads fragrance, inspires devotion

The TTD gardens, from where most of the 2.70 lakh kg of flowers are sourced for various rituals in the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala every

Hyderabad police collaborates with influencers to fight cybercrime

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad city police have launched a new outreach initiative on Saturday, February 21, to combat cybercrime by collaborating with

Centres bid to impose Devanagari on Northeast tribal tongues slammed

Jitendra Chaudhury, Tripuras Leader of the Opposition, says forcing indigenous communities to adopt the script used for Hindi and other languages

'Shirtless' protest row: BJP & Congress workers clash in Indore, pelt stones - watch

Clashes erupted between BJP and Congress workers during a BJP protest against an Indian Youth Congress (IYC) demonstration at the India AI Impact

Shrimp Farmers In Dire Straits With Diseases Breaking Out At Aqua Ponds

In the interim, feed cost has increased to 4,000 per tonne, which is quite abnormal, according to West Godavari Prawn Farmers Welfare Federation

Davangere: JNN College of Engineering emerges as winner in marketing fest

Over 160 students from across the State participated in the Minds2Market Marketing B-School Fest

Karnataka High Court directs Chief Secretary to set up panel to oversee removal of encroachments from Sarakki Lake buffer zone

The committee should send a report to the court within three months, giving details of action taken for clearances of unauthorised constructions,

BRS leader Vinod Kumar urges govt. to ban herbicide paraquat dichloride

He says its claiming lives of a large no. of farmers every month across Telangana

Minister assures development of government hospital at Koilkuntla

Janardhan Reddy inaugurates new casualty ward and operation theatre in the hospital, inspects sanitation conditions and interacts with patients

BJP cadre stage protest over rise in drug abuse

Public protest likely if pollution continues, Pendurthi MLA warns industrial units

Amit Shah Vows To Free Assam From Illegal Infiltration, Targets Congress

Addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for a new campus of the 10th Battalion of Assam Police, Mr Shah asked the people to

Consumer forum holds healthcare organisation guilty of misleading ad, orders 2 lakh compensation

Drug inspectors seize drugs, materials worth 8 lakh in NTR dist.

Appointments, transfers being done through counselling to curb corruption: Siddaramaiah

ED steps up action against alleged irregularities in proceedings under bankruptcy code

The agency is carrying out arrests, searches, and restitution of attached properties to banks and homebuyers in multiple cases involving alleged

New Polytechnic Building Must Last Seven Decades, Says MLA

Inspecting the Rs 28 crore project, the MLA said the 70-year-old institution, known for producing engineers, should have infrastructure that last

Citizens Group Urges Centre to Bring Endowments Under RTI

Subrahmanyam pointed out that the High Court itself had recommended amending the Act, noting that temples receive substantial public funds

Final electoral roll published; Kozhikode records 26.57 lakh voters

State Revenue Awards Announced; Arjun Pandian Named Best Collector, Thiruvananthapuram Best Collectorate

The awards to be presented on Revenue Day; Digital Revenue Card launch also announced

JUST SPAMMING|Time When Political Desperados Seek an Identity

He was given the opportunity to sit there because Jayalalithaa had taken ill and continued sitting there after her passing.

BJP Accuses NC of Misleading Public on J&Ks Constitutional Issues

Sharma further said that legislative proceedings are now under greater public scrutiny due to increased digital access to Assembly debates. This

Daughter-in-law, her mother get life term for murder of man over property dispute

Training programme for zonal officers of 6 Assembly segments in Krishnagiri

BJP Yuva Morcha protests against Cong. stir at AI Summit

Adani Group Working To Restart F1 In Greater Noida, Says Karan Adani

The Adani Group is working on strategies to restart the Formula 1 motor sport at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Karan Adani, t

Biomedical Waste Must Be Disposed Scientifically: Prasanthi Reddy

The MLA warned that improper disposal of used syringes, bandages and other medical waste could turn hospitals into sources of infection, posing s

PhonePe IPO: Macquarie flags ESOP costs, revenue concentration concerns

Clueless foreign policy or one-sided surrender?, asks Kharge on US interim trade deal

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday questioned the Modi governments haste in falling into a trap deal with

Govt. effects minor bureaucratic reshuffle

Andhra Pradesh Wants Amaravati As Energy-Efficiency Investment Hub

The Investment Bazar is being organised under the energy efficiency financing platform of the bureau of energy efficiency, government of India.

Italys MIR Group lays foundation stone for its 20 million project in Mangaluru

Will Americans get $2,000 tariff checks after the US Supreme Court ruling? Heres everything explained

Trump tariff $2,000 dividend impact after Supreme Court ruling: The Supreme Court has ruled against President Donald Trump's tariffs. This decisi

US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy

A US Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's tariffs brings fresh global trade uncertainty. While some tariffs are struck down, analysts e

Traffic curbs in Madhapur, Raidurgam for half marathon

Hyderabad Traffic Police book over 9,000 motorists in drive against free-left violations

Andhra Pradesh to host Energy Efficiency Investment Bazar in Vijayawada on February 24

After video of man slapping three men goes viral, UP police arrest accused

The Uttar Pradesh police arrested a man for allegedly slapping and hurling slurs at three Muslim men, including an elderly person, in the Rudayan

LIC Housing Finance to Auction Properties of Ex- MP Renuka

The company has invited e-bid submissions until March 23, 2026, and stated that the e-auction will be conducted on March 24, 2026

T20 World Cup: Pakistan opts to bat against New Zealand in Super 8 match, delayed due to rain

New Zealand made three changes with skipper Mitchell Santner back after missing the last match against Canada due to a stomach issue

Bomb threats, pollution alerts and online classes: The new holiday calendar in schools

Cyberabads She Teams arrest 54 for indecent behaviour in week-long operation

Rohit Pawar Seeks Minister's Resignation Over Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Rohit Pawar, nephew of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has questioned the ongoing investigation into the plane crash that ki

Pan India Gastro Enterology Research Study group launched at Digestive Diseases conference

Two advanced diagnostic equipment Urea Breath Test and Antro-Duodenal Manometry- were launched at the conference

Born With Immobile Hands, Odisha Girl Writes Matric Exam With Foot

As rows of students bent over their answer sheets during the matriculation examination in Odisha's Malkangiri district, one candidate stood out,

Vishwanath, MLC, seeks expert panel to review States guarantee schemes

Inauguration of Idukki Hill Highway on February 22

Prof. J. Philip, renowned management educationist, passes away

At XLRI, one of the pioneers of business education in the country, the young J. Philip won his spurs in the late 1960s as designer of its ground-

RTI Act is a people-centric and powerful law, says Information Commissioner B. Venkat Singh

B. Venkat Singh says the Act plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency in governance and serves both as a protection and a caution for public

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Elect To Bat First Against New Zealand in Super 8 Opener

Pakistan's captain, Salman Agha, won the toss and elected to set a target by choosing to bat first.

14.98 lakh voters in Kottayam, 9.74 lakh in Pathanamthittta

New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact adopted; US, UK, China among nations to endorse vision for collaborative AI

The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi on 18-19 February, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a

Zero Litter Governance Theme for SwarnandhraSwachh Andhra This Month

Highlighting the economic benefits of recycling, Dr Venkateshwar said waste management could generate income and livelihoods

Fine If They Took It All: US Envoy On Israel Taking Over Middle East

The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has told podcaster Tucker Carlson that Israel has a biblical right to big portions of the Middle East

Trainee IAS officers visit KEA

Orthodox Church head speaks out against liquor policy

The Catholicos of the East criticised the extended bar operating hours and the proliferation of liquor outlets, suggesting a collaborative state-

India will be up against it if de Kock gets going

Construction worker dies after falling from Chennai Metro Rail viaduct near Valasaravakkam

Workers alerted an ambulance and rushed him to a nearby private hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival, police said

Did Trump have sex with?: Les Wexner takes careful pause as Crockett grills him over Epstein

Traffic survey on State Highways to be conducted from February 26 to 28

SIR Done In 6 states, 68 Lakh Voters Deleted In Gujarat, Highest In Country

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed across six states and Union Territories across India, with significant

Charayam, Keralas forbidden brew, gets a Polish makeover

Exactly 30 years after that ban, arrack is all set for a high-profile global resurrection in Poland. Midhun Mohan, an entrepreneur based in Polan

Structured Support Reshapes Sporting Talent In Odishas Tribal Heartland Lanjigarh

Bhushan recently brought laurels to Odisha by clinching a bronze medal in the 100-metre open mens category at the Khelo India Tribal Games Athlet

Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

LOS ANGELES, February 21, 2026 (AP) Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While theres some debate among

CET: Application deadline extended to February 27

Tension continues on Andhra University campus for fifth day after student clashes

ABVP stages protest demanding arrests; SFI and AISF deny attack as administration bans rallies and government panel steps in to restore normalcy

Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University invites applications for Ph.D. programmes for 2026

The last date to apply without incurring a late fee is March 18, 2026

Andhra govt to host Investment Bazar in Vijayawada on Feb 24

Having secured the op national rank in energy conservation, Andhra Pradesh is strengthening policy frameworks and innovative financing models to

EAGLE destroys 120 tonnes of ganja, forms 40,000 clubs in education institutions

BLACKPINK becomes first artist to hit 100M subscribers on YouTube

Hyderabad: On February 20, BLACKPINK became the first artist channel to hit 100 million subscribers on YouTube. To celebrate this historic achiev

India Accounts For 20% Of Global Heart Attack Deaths, Says New Indian Report

The report shows India's rising heart crisis, highlights gaps in prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term cardiac care.