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Kidnap Case: BRS Ex-MLA, Son Get Notice from Ibrahimpatnam Police

The councilor was kidnapped ahead of the election of chairperson and deputy chairperson of Ibrahimpatnam municipality

Shah Rukh Khan pays visit to Salim Khan to check on his health

Mumbai: Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan was seen visiting the legendary screenwriter Salim Khan on Saturday in the city. SRK was spotted arrivi

Missiles pound Ukraine capital ahead of Russian invasion anniversary

Kyiv, regularly targeted by Russian missile and drone attacks since the start of the invasion on February 24, 2022, has faced waves of overnight

Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon kill eight Hezbollah members

Beirut: Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon have killed eight members of the militant Hezbollah group, including several local officials, two o

Punjab: Army Personnel Among 6 Arrested In Drug Trafficking Case

CHANDIGARH, Feb 22: An Army personnel was among six arrested as Punjab police on Sunday unearthed a well-organised heroin trafficking network. Th

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP

Bhupen Borah was joined by another Congressman Sanju Bora

Illegally mined coal worth 17,000 metric tonnes seized in Meghalaya

Meghalaya Police have seized a massive haul of over 17,000 metric tonnes of coal and 25.5 kg of explosives in East Jaintia Hills. This action fol

Messi and Inter Miami fall 3-0 to LAFC in MLS season opener

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defence when David Martnez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in

Indians in global tech roles a 'net positive' for India; China a 'force', says Cisco's Jeetu Patel

Cisco President and CPO Jeetu Patel said the rise of Indian-origin leaders in global tech firms should be seen as a net positive rather than brai

Odisha Approves Rs 44,241 Crore Investment Across 10 Projects

A substantial share of the investment is directed toward renewable energy

Fire Her Or...: Trump Warns Netflix To Remove Ex-Obama Official From Board

Susan Rice rejoined Netflix's board in 2023 after leaving the Biden administration. Netflix is in a bidding war with Paramount Skydance Corp. to

Hyderabad: TGRERA flags realty firms over illegal advertisements

Hyderabad: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) on Saturday, February 21, issued show cause notices to several construction fi

India, Brazil Boost Ties With Ambitious Roadmap On Trade, Climate, Global South Leadership

The joint statement issued after President Lula's state visit to India reflects a decisive shift toward long-term, structured cooperation across

243 Motorists held in Weekend Drunk and Driving Checking in Cyberabad

As many as 207 offenders had Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels ranging from 36 mg/100 ml to 200 mg/100 ml: Police

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Indias GDP growth to ease to 7.2% in Q3FY26: ICRA

India's GDP growth is expected to slow to 7.2 percent in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025-26. This moderation is driven by slower expansion

Terror Conspiracy In Delhi: Bangladeshi Nationals Among Eight Arrested

New Delhi, Feb 22: Eight suspects have been nabbed for allegedly plotting a major terror conspiracy in Delhi at the behest of Pakistans ISI and B

Indian kin seek govt help to repatriate migrants body from Saudi Arabia

Dhanbad: The district administration of Jharkhands Dhanbad has stepped in to assist the family of a migrant worker who died in Saudi Arabias Jedd

Five Cops Killed in Road Accident in Odishas Jharsuguda

The accident occurred at dawn near the Sadar police station in Jharsuguda, when the Bolero, reportedly on official duty, collided head-on with a

Victoria Students Hostel: Regal, but in need of attention

The hostel, coming under the Presidency College, stands on what was once called Chepauk Park, a triangular stretch of land on the west bank of th

Pakistan launches deadly strikes on religious seminary in Afghanistans Paktika province

Teachers, Peon Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Girl, 12, In Odisha

Five staff members of a private English medium school in Odisha's Kendrapara district have been arrested for the repeated sexual assault of a 12-

All About India's Fastest Metro, Namo Bharat Train To Be Launched By PM Modi

At about 12:30 pm, the Prime Minister will flag off both the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train from Shatabdi Nagar station.

Vijay Devarakonda, Rashmika to Shoot Ad Before Wedding?

Vijay and Rashmika will soon be seen together in Ranabali, directed by Rahul Sankrityan of Taxiwala fame.

Asian economies try to figure out what Trump's tariffs mean for them

President Trump announced a new import tariff after a court ruling. Asian nations are monitoring the impact of this move. Analysts suggest furthe

India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: Weather update, pitch report, full squads, head-to-head stats and key details

Team India begins their Super 8 campaign against South Africa in Ahmedabad today. The weather forecast predicts a hot and clear day with no rain,

Six suspects with Bangladeshi and ISI links arrested in Tamil Nadu

Delhi Police are in the process of bringing all the suspects from Tamil Nadu to the national capital for further investigation. Upon searching, t

Inside Prabhas Rs 60 crore Hyderabad mansion spread in 84-acre with a garage full of luxury cars

Actor Prabhas owns a sprawling, luxurious estate in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills. This property is valued at Rs 60 crore. The actor also possesses h

Heat Intensifies Across Andhra Pradesh as Temperatures Touch 37C; Low-Pressure System to Bring Rains

IMD forecasts light to moderate showers in several districts over the next three days amid rising summer heat.

Telangana BJP president placed under house arrest in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Ramchandra Rao has been put under house arrest on Sunday, February 22, to prevent

Terror Conspiracy in Delhi: Bangladeshi Nationals Among 8 Arrested

According to officials, the suspects were posting content on social media in support of Pakistan-based terrorist organisations

Eight Suspects With Bangladeshi and ISI Links Arrested in Tamil Nadu

According to officials, the suspects were posting content on social media in support of Pakistan-based terrorist organisations

3 held for attacking bike taxi rider in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as three people were arrested for allegedly attacking a bike taxi rider in Hyderabads Domalguda area on Thursday, February 20.

Hyderabad to see unseasonal rains on Monday, IMD forecasts hazy conditions

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is going to see the first unseasonal rains of the year on Monday, February 23, along with India Meteorological Department (I

'Will not call you fake news': Trump cracks jokes as he invites Press to White House musical

PM Modi To Launch India's Fastest Metro In Meerut, Namo Bharat Train Today

Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi will visit Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday to inaugurate and dedicate projects worth around Rs 12,930 cror

Brazil showing interest in India's Digital Public Infrastructure platforms: MEA

India and Brazil are working to link India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Brazil's Pix to facilitate cross-border transactions

If he wants sweeping tariffs, he should go to Congress': Lawyer Neal Katyal challenges Trump's 15% global levy

Prominent Indian-American lawyer Neal Katyal has raised legal questions about President Donald Trump's new 15 per cent global tariff. Katyal poin

Watch: Giant tortoises return to Ecuadors Galapagos Islands after extinction

Winter Olympics 2026: Klaebo completes historic sweep in cross-country, Stolz fourth in speedskating

Jordan Stolz missed out on his chance to become the first man since 1994 to collect three gold medals in long track speedskating at one Olympics

A kernel of truth

Legend would have us believe that English colonists were first introduced to popcorn on February 22, 1630. While historians are now more or less

Canada clinches Olympic gold in thrilling mens curling final at Milano Cortina 2026, edging Great Britain 96 in dramatic finish

Canada has won Olympic gold in men's curling. Brad Jacobs led his team to a 9-6 victory over Great Britain in a close final. The decisive moments

Arts, crafts, community: How Sunday Soul Sante sustains urban creativity

In this photo essay, we feature highlights from the February edition of the popular artisanal market, Sunday Soul Sante.

Partially Burnt Body of Businessman Found Near Himayathsagar

The police said the persons known to the victim first could have killed him elsewhere and later dumped the body at an isolated place in Rajendran

Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land

Arab and Islamic nations have jointly condemned US ambassador Mike Huckabee's comments. He suggested Israel has a biblical right to a large Middl

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for February 22, 2026: Unlock 10+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can get free items using redeem codes. These codes are 12-character alphanumeric strings. They are valid for a short

Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast

A powerful storm is set to hit New York City, New Jersey, and Boston with heavy snow and strong winds. Blizzard warnings are in effect. Communiti

Dating Match, Live-In, Then Brutal Abuse: Tripura Teen's Gurugram Horror

A dating match, a live-in relationship, suspicion and then horrifying torture -- a 19-year-old from Tripura, who came to Gurugram to study, is un

Electorate in 9 States, UTs Shrink by 1.70 Cr after SIR

The data shared by the chief electoral officers of Gujarat, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa an

8 With Links To Pak's ISI, Bangladesh Arrested For Plotting Attack In India: Sources

The police recovered dozens of eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cards from the suspects, officials said.

Premier League: Manchester City keeps pressure on leader Arsenal with win over Newcastle

Manchester Citys victory at the Etihad Stadium piles the pressure on leader Arsenal ahead of north London derby against Tottenham

Is Kerala beef curry raising cancer risk? claim sparks debate

A claim by an oncologist linking Keralas high cancer incidence to beef curry and parotta consumption has sparked debate online, with another medi

Expired Jab Kills Infant in Hyderabad; Doctor Booked

Police registered a case of negligence causing death against the doctor

Isolated Rains likely in Telangana

Scattered moderate rains are expected in central, east, west Telangana districts with a spell likely in parts of Hyderabad on Monday

Delhi: Woman, daughter killed; bodies found in bed box, neighbour missing

New Delhi: A 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter were found murdered inside their residence in southeast Delhis Sarita Vihar area, wi

Haridwar Kumbh Mela to be divine, grand, historic: CM Dhami

He emphasised that no shortcomings will be allowed in the arrangements for this mega event. The Chief Minister directed officials to complete all

Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah leader

Indian Navys Powerful Offline AI System | AI Impact Summit 2026

Vinod Khosla on Why most Indians wont Care for Jobs by 2024

Chidambaram slams Trumps tariff tactics, questions Indias trade gains

New Delhi: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday, February 21, accused US President Donald Trump of indulging in the weaponisation of tariffs

Jameela Nishats Flying Embers, a Book of Urdu Poems

Jameela Nishat gives us a profound gift a set of poems that are evocative, poignant, provocative and insightful.

Five police personnel die in head-on collision between their vehicle and truck in Odisha

Uttarakhand CM approves action against ineligible beneficiaries drawing dual pensions

The direction came on February 21, 2026 after a recent data analysis by the CAG related to government pensions in Uttarakhand uncovered alleged i

Word of the day: Irascible

Irascible defines a person prone to quick anger and irritation. This temperament flares up rapidly, often at minor issues. The word highlights se

Series of fires across Hyderabad in 2026 renew questions on safety

Hyderabad: The city has witnessed a string of fire-related accidents in early 2026, including incidents at government facilities, commercial buil

Iran refuses to give up nuclear rights amid US pressure

Trump warned on Friday that he believes 10 to 15 days is enough time for Iran to reach a deal following recent rounds of indirect negotiations, i

Bangladesh Parliaments first session likely in early March: BNP

Dhaka: The first session of the newly elected 13th Parliament of Bangladesh is expected to commence in the second week of March, a top official o

US Strikes On Iran Could Target Leaders, Seek Regime Change: Report

The military options are the latest signs that the United States is preparing for a serious conflict with Iran should diplomatic efforts fail.

Ukraine war veterans turn to theatre to heal and rebuild lives

The actors men and women in their 20s to 60s included Ukrainian military veterans who had returned from the front with amputations, severe burn

Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's Navy

In addition to claiming sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan, Beijing views the narrow, highly strategic strait as Chinese territorial

Four Youth Congress workers arrested for protest at AI summit, police seek probe

The arrested protesters were Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar; Kundan Yadav, IYC state secretary, Bihar; Ajay Kumar,

Dwarka accident: Roads that cut lives short

February 3 marked a turning point for two families in Dwarka: A mother grieves for her 23-year-old son who was her anchor, while a father confron

Uttar Pradesh: Man gets lifer for raping mother in Bareilly

Bareilly: A court here on Saturday, February 21, sentenced a man to life imprisonment after he was convicted of raping his mother. Additional Dis

Olympic Village runs out of condoms in 72 hours amid high demand

About 10,000 free condoms were used up in just three days at the Olympic Village in Milano-Cortina, Italy, but have been thankfully restocked

Nagarkurnool: Infant dies after alleged caste discrimination turns violent

Hyderabad: A two-month-old infant died following an alleged caste-based assault and abuse during the Kummera Mallanna Jathara in Nagar Kurnool ma

Roses are out of bouquets as grasses, filler flowers and imperfect blooms move to top of bunch

Actor Jeremy Allen White's public affinity for flowers has highlighted a growing trend in floral appreciation. Post-pandemic, people are embracin

Kamal, Rajini unite: beyond fandom rivalries, a friendship that endures

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunite in a film after 47 years, thrilling Tamil cinema fans.

Brings Shame: Akhilesh Yadav Slams Congress' Shirtless Protest At AI Summit

Youth Congress workers on Friday carried out a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

Telangana HC raps HYDRAA over Gudimalkapur land fencing

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has strongly criticised the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) for fencing disp

Shikhar Dhawan Marries Sophie Shine in Private Ceremony

The celebration was attended by close family members and a small circle of friends

BJP's Sunil Sharma says no mention of special status in constitution, NC selling false dreams to people of Kashmir

BJP leader Sunil Sharma has accused the National Conference of misleading the people of Kashmir. He stated that promises to restore Article 370 a

President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump host state governors in East Room of White House

Hundreds march in Lyon to protest far-right activist's killing as Macron urges calm

French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of the tribute to Quentin Deranque, 23, who died of brain injuries in a hospital last week

SIR: Gujarat records deletion of over 68 lakh voters, Lakshadweep lowest at 206

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday released snapshots of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, showing that G

Pakistan Strikes 7 'Terrorist' Camps Along Afghan Border, Killing 'Dozens'

Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, in a post on X, confirmed the attack, citing three attacks since the start of Ramadan last week.

Political Drama 'Yellow Letters' Wins Berlin's Golden Bear

Catak's film tells the story of a Turkish director and his actor wife, suddenly barred from working because of their political opinions

Trump raises new global tariff from 10 per cent to 15 per cent

New York: US President Donald Trump said that he will raise the new global tariff to 15 per cent, one day after he announced a 10 per cent worldw

Scaling deeptech manufacturing needs a different capital logic

India has the technical depth and policy backing to lead across multiple deeptech verticals. What remains is the harder task of building financia

JPMorgan concedes it closed Trumps accounts after Jan 6 attack

New York: JPMorgan Chase acknowledged for the first time that it closed the bank accounts of President Donald Trump and several of his businesses

Trumps treasured negotiating edge dulled By tariff defeat

The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's global tariffs. This decision significantly limits his ability to use tariffs as a tool for l