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Didi Backs 7 Suspended WB Govt Officials, Threatens Worldwide Campaign Against EC, BJP

Showing courtesy, we allowed the parliament to function, the Trinamul Congress supremo pointed out.

APSPDCL to Launch Forum For Speedy Resolution of Industrial Power Issues

The CMD said the initiative is intended to ensure quicker resolution of industrial power problems and urged consumers to make use of the facility

Working Group On Power Bill Given 14 Days To Submit Recommendations

The proposed Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025 has sparked strong opposition from power sector unions, who argue that it accelerates privatisation

CM Omar Abdullah Chairs High-Level Meeting To Review Ramadan Arrangements

SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the holy month of Ramadan across Jam

8 Simple Lifestyle Changes Recommended By Doctor To Improve Health And Wellbeing

Doctor Saurabh Sethi suggests 8 simple yet effective habits that can improve your health.

CM Revanth opens BioAsia, reaffirms Telanganas support for Life Sciences industrys scale-up

DPI, Al Convergence Is Next Frontier of Inclusive Development: PM Modi

The Prime Minister elaborated that India built its digital architecture as a public good.

Stones pelted at Telangana Minister Viveks convoy, constable injured

Hyderabad: Stones were allegedly pelted at the convoy of Congress leader and Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek Venkataswamy in Mancherial distric

Organise more eye camps for elderly in rural areas: Union Minister

Rammohan Naidu felicitates ophthalmic officer Sappati Vasantha Rao on his nomination to State Allied and Health Care Council

Congress-DMK are together in fight against fascist forces, final decision on alliance by high command: K.C. Venugopal

Venugopal urged the Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu not to make any comments on the issues surrounding the alliance

Tarique Rahman Gets PM Modi's Letter After Swearing-In, And An India Invite

PM Modi's letter extended an invitation to Tarique Rahman, his wife Dr Zubaida and his daughter Zaima to visit India at a mutually convenient tim

Farmer hospitalised with suspected bird flu in Chittoor

University of Mysore hosts seminar on organic farming, agribusiness

Advanced parking facility coming up at K.R. Market

Ranji Trophy | Pacers bundle Bengal out for 99 as J & K inches closer to victory

New-gen courses, expansion of online programmes mooted in Sanskrit varsity Budget

Construction of buildings for 100 PHCs under way, says Health Minister

Of the 1,144 PHCs in the State, 976 have been renovated fully, says Satya Kumar Yadav

RTC employees union to protest against privatisation of depots on February 20

Anantapur: Medical Student Drowns in Swimming Pool

The incident occurred on Tuesday in Garladinne of Anantapur district, when five students from Anantapur Medical College went swimming at a local

Ration shop dealer murdered in Annamayya district

Telangana welfare institutions excel in JEE (Main) 2026

Greens Flag Mamallan Reservoir Project, Call to Halt It

The petition also underlined significant hydrological risks

Saudi Arabia sees crescent moon, Ramzan to begin on Feb 18

Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan 1447 AH-2026, was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, Fe

Legal hurdle cleared for NH-216 project in Narsapuram: Union Minister

Supreme Court dismisses landowners plea; 96% of land for 22.17 km stretch in West Godavari district already acquired, says Srinivasa Varma

Major push to ease water flow into Vembanad Lake as river restoration gains momentum

Bon appetit: Emmanuel Macron connects with Bollywood over desi ratatouille and paneer bhurji

The two-hour meeting over lunch, which began at 12:30 PM at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, brought together names such as Zoya Akhtar, Shabana Azmi,

Singampunari villagers lay siege to union office over substandard roadwork

Congress alliance will form next government in Puducherry: AICC general secretary

All set for 4th Telangana State Police Games, says Cyberabad CP

Delhi accident kills 23-year-old, single mother appeals for justice

Delhi: Inna Makan had raised her only child, Saahil Dhaneshra, as tenderly as a flower, dedicating every penny from her earnings to providing him

Corpn. urges State govt. to expedite MananchiraVellimadukunnu road project

Student innovator from Mysuru develops silage-making system

Deve Gowdas term in Rajya Sabha coming to an end in June sets off speculation over future of his six-decade politics

The Janata Dal (Secular) supremo and the lone member from his party in the Rajya Sabha, is set to end his term and the regional party does not ha

Ilaiyaraaja Can No Longer Claim Copyright Over His Songs

Delhi HC delivered a significant setback to the maestro in his legal battle with Saregama, ruling that the copyrights vest with the music company

G.O. 117 brought during YSRCP term kept poor students away from govt. schools, says HRD Minister Nara Lokesh

The NDA dispensation has fulfilled its poll promise by revoking the order, and aims to spend 1,000 crore next year on school infrastructure

MITS-Madanapalle and SPMVV conduct awareness programme on IPR

VAOs house burgled

Tamil Nadu Interim Budget | 1,929 individuals diagnosed with cancer under mission

They were identified through cancer awareness and screening camps conducted in 23 districts

Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr - 'Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education'

Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr: A Baptist pastor and civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr worked to end legal segregation of b

IIT-M Unveils ThinnAI for Road Safety at India AI Impact Summit

This approach falls under the broader 3 Gate Licensing Model proposed by IIT-M, focusing on creating responsible road users, rather than merely g

Five sand-laden tractors seized in Karimnagar; case booked for illegal transport

Watch: Cow rescued from death trap sump in Kilpauk, Chennai

Committee moots State-level system to monitor preschools, creches

Assembly Committee on Welfare of Women, Transgenders, Children and the Differently Abled also recommends uniform and scientific curriculum for al

Digital Census in 2027 will be conducted in two phases: Deputy Commissioner

Bird bonanza in Vazhachal: 198 species spotted in survey

Rare endemics, hornbill nesting and rich habitats highlight the forest divisions global biodiversity significance

Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams conclude with religious fervour at Indrakeeladri

Poornahuti ritual performed at the old Yagashala amid Vedic chanting as part of the concluding day ceremonies

Shivamogga: Kote Marikamba Jatre from February 24

T20 WORLD CUP | Ravindra happy to contribute with the ball too

Once earned Rs 500, she is now among South cinemas highest-paid stars

Hyderabad: Keerthy Suresh, one of South Indias top actresses, started her acting career as a child. Born to film producer G. Suresh Kumar and act

1 crore insurance cheque given to families of two deceased railway employees

Operation of Mangaluru-Surat special train extended for a month with revised time

Akka Pade units will be set up in smaller towns, says Hebbalkar

The new force has brought hope for women and children, says Minister

Maruti Enters Electric Market With e-Vitara at Rs 10.99 lakh

The electric SUV arrives with ownership incentives including a 60 per cent assured buyback after three years, complimentary home charger installa

Kerala ignoring tribal rights, failed to implement PESA Act, says Vikrant Bhuria

Priyank Kharge and industry leaders continue to spar over Minister attaching communal tag to coastal belt

There is no progress on the ground on LEAP initiative announced by the government five months ago: Rohit Bhat, lead anchor, Mangaluru cluster of

India-France partnership is a force for global stability: PM Modi in his joint statement

Revanth Reddy proposes to build a GCC zone in Bharat Future City

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, February 17, proposed to build a dedicated zone for Global Capability Centres (GCCs

Gujarat SIR: 74 lakh voters deleted, total count stands at 4.40 crore

Ahmedabad: The total number of voters in Gujarat now stands at 4.40 crore as per the final electoral rolls published on Tuesday, February 17, by

AI Impact Summit: Government launchesSAHI, BODH to strengthen health AI ecosystem

New digital initiatives aim to ensure ethical, evidence-based deployment of health AI solutions.

India, France Forge Special Global Strategic Partnership To Counter Global Turbulence

New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 17: India and France on Tuesday elevated their relations to a special global strategic partnership and vowed to boost coope

65 goats killed as tractor trailers overturn and falls on them

Varattaru Reservoir opens for irrigation in Harur

Company promotes 25-year-old employee over veteran, then asks her to train, she refuses - ageism row erupts

A veteran employee, Jennifer Schroeder, went viral after revealing she was passed over for a promotion in favor of a 25-year-old colleague and th

TG EAPCET 2026 registrations from tomorrow

Telangana govt to distribute cheques, mopeds to minorities on Feb 18

Hyderabad: The Telangana Minorities Finance Corporation (TGMFC) will distribute mopeds (two-wheelers), financial assistance cheques, etc., as par

Industrial forums welcome Interim Budget

Death of minor girl under suspicious conditions triggers public outrage in Madanapalle

A day after the child went missing, her body was found in a water drum at house of neighbour; parents allege sexual assault and murder

Cadet training ship for Indian Navy launched, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff in Chennai

The ships will have a crew strength of 20 officers, 150 sailors, and 200 cadets

Clarify stand on womens entry in Sabarimala, Satheesan tells govt.

Mallepalli Laxmaiah conferred with C. Subramaniam award

Worm Moon 2026: Date, timings and how to watch the spectacular March Full Moon and Blood Moon Eclipse

Worm Moon 2026: This years Full Moon carries added significance as it aligns with a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a Blood Moon. Astronom

Astroguide for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Varjyam: 3.30 am to 5.04 am (Thursday)

Naidu, Pawan extend greetings to KCR on his birthday

They wish the BRS president and former Telangana Chief Minister good health, long life and continued service to people

Union Bank organises bike rally in Vijayawada to promote new deposit scheme

I Follow My Instincts When Choosing Projects

Daldal star Aditya Rawal says he extensively researches the characters he plays, but remains non-judgemental

KNR Constructions bags 2,163-cr TN order

The signing of the Concession Agreement, however, is subject to the outcome of a case in the Madras High Court, the company informed the Bombay S

Quote of the day by Jesse Jackson: No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to fly high.

Jesse Jackson was a famous civil rights leader who inspired people to believe in their dreams. His quote says dreams should never be limited by a

Sri Vishwaradhya Temple fair from Sunday

The four-day annual fair will conclude on February 25

Shops remain shut as trade body condemns neglect of Nagapattinam over inadequate train services

Man held for stabbing couple to death over personal grudge

The accused attacked the couple after the deceased allegedly taunted him about his failed marriage

Liquor ban in Thiruvananthapuram city on Pongala day

The prohibition orders will be in effect for 24 hours from 6 p.m. on March 2 to 6 p.m. on March 3

Bomb hoax at courts sends police into tizzy

Cow falls into unused sump in Chennai, locals, police rescue

Even before the arrival of police, fire and rescue services personnel, a motley crowd of shopkeepers, auto-drivers, and schoolchildren that had g

Major fire at textile shop in Kozhikode city

23 foreigners detained for illegal stay in Hyderabads Tolichowki during cordon and search operation

Two sentenced to life imprisonment in murder case

Indias capacity to scale next-generation biologics draws focus at BioAsia 2026

VVCE students excel in E Summit 2026 at IIT Madras

71 arrested in drug cases in 2025, says NTR Collector

'You knew Hutchinson was lying, yet': Jack Smith grilled over Trump probes; GOP brings receipts