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Centre To Set Up 6 Model Solar Villages in Nellore District Under PM Muft Bijli Yojana

The six villages to benefit under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana are Leguntapadu, Bitragunta, Mahimalur, Kalivelapalem, Manubolu and Kakupal

2 District Courts Receive Hoax Bomb Threat Emails

Police said a similar fake threat had been received earlier and are probing the source.

7 Get New Lease Of Life As Kadapa Student Donates Organs

Sunkireddy Sangeetha, a native of Payasampalli village in Veerapunayunipalli mandal, slipped and fell in her bathroom recently, losing consciousn

Telangana HC Revokes Stay on Ibrahimpatnam Municipal Polls

Elections should be meant for the public, not for such unfair politics, observed the Telangana High Court.

Anantapur KIMS Cures Woman of Rare Cervical Cancer

Given the diagnostic challenge, a multidisciplinary team performed a radical hysterectomy, along with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection.

Uttarakhand achieves 1 GW solar energy capacity boosting green energy push and local jobs

Court order violated at Aland shrine site, alleges Siddalinga Swami

The seer claims that trees and vegetation surrounding the Raghav Chaitanya Shivalinga on the Ladle Mashak Dargahs premises had been cleared and a

Congress Targets Centre Over Adani, Renews Demand for JPC Probe

Ramesh alleged that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made little progress in probing 22 of the 24 matters linked to the grou

Mending fences with Bangladesh: Modi has taken the right move but the task is too tough

Highly rejuvenated Jamaat will be deciding factor in the course of bilateral relations By Nitya Chakraborty Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tak

India wrap league stage with 17-run victory

India secured a 17-run victory against the Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup league match. Shivam Dube's explosive batting and Varun Chakr

Billionaire Les Wexner says he was 'duped' by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, 'a world-class con man'

Retail magnate Les Wexner tells Congress he was deceived by financier Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner denies any involvement in Epstein's crimes. New doc

Keep the Skies Alive by Feeding Hungry Wings

By Mool Raj Winter in my village Bhagota is long and unforgiving. Snow covers the land, water bodies freeze, and the earth shuts itself down. For

Lent, Season of Fasting, Prayer, Commences

The faithful marked the day with food restrictions, fasting, and a commitment to simplicity, purity of thought and extended prayer

Fathers surname not mandatory for mother-raised child, rules HC

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a child raised solely by her mother cannot be forced to use her father's name, surname, or caste. The court

How the Real Power Had Shrunk into the Hands of the Marathas from the Mughals

By Er. Rajesh Pathak Launching not an attack on the enemy fleeing the battle with his back turned; granting pardon to the enemy fallen into ones

KSHRC directs Mines and Geology dept. to stop illegal sand extraction in Charmady after residents complaint

Bank of America offers art consulting to wealthy clients as collectors increase loans demand

Consulting firm Deloitte estimated in its latest annual report on the art market that ultra-high net worth clients held around US$2.56 trillion i

Hyderabad's Start-Up Develops Obesity Vaccine, Secures US Patent

Obesity and related metabolic disorders such as fatty liver disease and high triglycerides are rising globally, with limited long-term treatment

Veteran politicians are back in strength as Nepal votes on March 5

Gen Z who ousted Oli Govt in last September rally behind RPP By Nitya Chakraborty Just twenty days after the February 12 national elections in

AICC Meet To Boost Cong. Rule in State, CM To Attend

Congress leadership to review Telangana govt, organisation and 2029 poll plans

T20 World Cup | Mohammad Nabi still has a lot of cricket left in him: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan said that no team could be taken lightly and they had to beat the big teams to advance deep in any event

Bank of America expands loyalty program to attract more customers

Bank of America is introducing a new loyalty program called BofA Rewards. This program will be available to all personal checking account holders

Amid global uncertainty, assertive Sanae Takaichi has the mandate to pursue structural reforms: Sanjaya Baru

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi belongs to the Abe lineage and represents continuity with his twin emphasis on restoring Japans economic competitivene

India stays out of joint statement criticising Israels West Bank plans

Indias decision not to sign the statement or join the U.S.-led Board of Peace seen as linked to Modis upcoming visit to Israel

Statehood still uncertain

Though the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has hinted at an early decision regarding the return of statehood in Jam

New Nissan Gravite Comes At Rs 5.65 Lakh

While the manual variants are claimed to deliver a mileage of 19.3kmpl, the AMT versions offer a slightly higher claimed efficiency of 19.6kmpl:

PM Tarique Rahman vows to turn Bangladesh into safe land for people of all faiths

In his maiden televised address to the nation after assuming office, Rahman outlined his government's priorities and said that improving the law

In Finland, PhD Graduates Get A Top Hat And Sword With Their Diploma. Here's Why

The custom, which dates back to the 17th century, symbolises academic freedom and the responsibility to defend truth and knowledge.

US Commerce Dept's ITA delegation visits Bengaluru to strengthen AI partnership

The International Trade Administration delegation engaged with American and Indian tech companies to understand how AI is being leveraged to grow

You want names? Ill give you names: Kash Patel drops Epstein bombshell at explosive House hearing

Word of the Day: Lugubrious

Lugubrious is an adjective that expresses something deeply sad, gloomy, or mournful, often with a dramatic flair. Derived from Latin lugubris, it

Intense U.S. naval, air power buildup sets stage for potential Iran war

Washington currently has 13 warships in the West Asia: one aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln nine destroyers and three littoral combat s

Nvidia share price jumps big. Check top performing stocks at Wall Street today

U.S. Stock Market today: Most megacap and growth stocks rose on the day, with Nvidia gaining 2.6 per cent after the company said it had signed a

Fadnavis Performs Groundbreaking For FedEx Cargo Hub At Navi Mumbai Airport

The Rs 2,500-crore project involves setting up a 3,00,000 sq ft regional consolidation and redistribution hub in partnership with Adani Airport H

Deep-sea fish larvae use mix-and-match visual cells

The discovery challenges the century-old view that vertebrate vision relies solely on distinct rods and cones, suggesting a more adaptable and ev

How can we play after cleaning toilets: Pakistan hockey captain Butt slams PHF over Australia tour mismanagement

Pakistan's hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt has leveled serious accusations against the Pakistan Hockey Federation and team management. He claim

Rs.640 Cr Fraud: SC Rejects Bail Plea of CA Linked to Cyber Fraud

The Enforcement Directorate said the money laundering probe arises from two FIRs registered by the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police to inve

AI integration and rope car at Marina part of 90 announcements byMayor for FY2026-27

Kerala HC expresses shock at alleged misappropriation of funds at ghee sale counter in Sabarimala

Two-Hour Rescue Operation Saves Elephant Trapped In Pond In Sundargarh

The incident took place in Goldaru village under the Birmitrapur Range: Reports

Polyethylene Rafts Promote Seaweed Farming Along AP Coast

Commercial seaweed farming in India's open seas has remained limited due to strong wave action

'Billions of dollars were stolen, yet Walz': Sen Rick Scott blasts Minnesota Gov over Somali fraud

Minister Announces Multi-Specialty Hospitals In 61 Constituencies Under PPP

The minister pointed out that though the TD-led coalition government had in 201419 decided to enhance bed capacity in 81 hospitals, the previous

Watch: Chinese-made humanoid robots steal show at Spring Festival Gala

Three killed in separate accidents in Bengaluru

Bengaluru firm unveils two AI language models

Launch of the much-anticipated models at the summit is seen as a milestone for AI development in India; these are not yet available to the public

Word of the day: Taradiddle

Taradiddle is an old English word that means a small lie or nonsense talk. Its origin is unknown, but it has been used for many years in books an

U.S. energy chief says IEA must 'drop' focus on climate change

Chris Wright threatened last year to pull the United States out of the IEA which was founded to coordinate responses to major disruptions of sup

Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3 : Best places to witness the Blood Moon will it be visible in the US?

Skywatchers around the world are preparing for a striking celestial spectacle, as the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, is set to bathe the M

FCI signs MoU with WFP to supply rice to support eradication of global hunger

India's Food Corporation of India (FCI) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the World Food Programme (WFP) to supply 2 lakh t

Why Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Is Being Mocked With Engineer Memes

The newly sworn-in Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman seems to be the recipient of an unexpected moniker.

Three held for kidnapping spa owner for 2 lakh ransom; victim rescued

Absconding for Nine Years, Notorious Offender Arrested by Mangaluru Police in AP

Accused in 31 cases traced to Rayachoti, where he lived under a fake identity

Ad revenue projected to grow 9.7% in 2026 to 2,01,891 crore: WPP Media report

Channel-wise, commerce-led advertising emerges as the fastest-growing segment at 24.2%, Print to register 4.4% growth, supported by DAVP price in

NCB seizes 4.7 kg of cocaine worth 23.88 crore at KIA, Brazilian national held

Pope Leo laments a world in flames at Ash Wednesday service

Before sprinkling ashes on the heads of participants, a sign of mortality, the pope said the ashes could represent the weight of a world that is

SR Strengthens Freight Network Through Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals

The Gati Shakti cargo terminal policy of Indian Railways aims to create modern, efficient and customer-friendly freight infrastructure on railway

CM urges caution against the Kerala Story sequel

Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch anti-Maoist operation along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border

CRPF-led KGH-2 targets top CPI (Maoist) leadership as government pushes to end left-wing extremism by March 2026

Watch: Anganwadi workers across T.N. intensify protest over pay and job regularisation

Anganwadi and nutritious meal workers across Tamil Nadu have continued their agitation for the 15th consecutive day, demanding regularisation and

A.P. SIPB approves 27 projects withinvestments of 29,021 crore

Speed of Doing Business policy should be the guiding principle in all matters related to industrial projects, says Naidu

YOU BETRAYED: Journos grill Mamdani who ran on AFFORDABILITY over 9.5% Property tax hike

Doctors strike disrupts OP services at Kozhikode MCH

Ropeway Car Project Planned for Marina

GCC proposes Rs 75-crore cable car linking lighthouse and Anna memorial

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government For Scrapping 5% Muslim Quota

Congress leader Nasim Khan said the decision amounted to injustice against minorities. By cancelling the reservation, the BJP government has comm

Look into plea for special law on hate crimes: SC to Attorney General

The Supreme Court said that classifying crime on the basis of the identity of the victim may run the danger of dividing the society

Dr. Reddys forays into HRT with acquisition of 2 brands from U.K. firm

Ramadan Chand Mubarak 2026 wishes images, greetings, messages and WhatsApp status

Chand Mubarak Wishes 2026: Chand Mubarak, a greeting for the new moon of Shawwal, signifies the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid-ul-Fitr. This

Karnataka showcases its AI prowess at India AI Impact Summit

Karnataka IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted that the state has maintained its AI leadership in the country with dedicated policies.

Stopped From Giving Board Exams, Class 10 Student Ends Life In Patna

A class 10 student died by suicide after being denied entry to her examination centre for arriving 10 minutes late. The student, identified as Ko

VIT organises GST 2.0 Summit to strengthen tax compliance

Congress slams tax on disability pension, seeks rollback of policy

The party terms the tax an insult to soldiers sacrifice and warns of its impact on morale

300 Naxals on target of security forces to meet March deadline, officials say

Security forces are intensifying operations to eliminate around 300 Maoists, including four senior commanders, by the March 2026 deadline. Misir

BNP-Led regime vows action over targeting of minorities in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Bangladeshs new BNP-led government on Wednesday, February 18, warned that mob culture will not be tolerated, amid a rise in mob violence,

DC Edit | Close India-France Ties Set To Touch a New High

Rafale deals, defence tech and trade reshape a boundary-less partnership

Word of the Day: Abysmal

Discover 'abysmal,' a powerful adjective for describing something exceptionally bad, plunging far below expectations. Originating from the Greek

'Dark money groups funded $60M': Soros-linked network in Minnesota 'exposed' at Senate hearing

Nilgiris Foresters Draw 'Fire Line' to Foil Wildfires

The forest department in the Nilgiris, especially in MTR, accord top priority to fire prevention

Hospital staff go on snap strike

Beyond the FTA: AI emerging as new pillar of India-Europe relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez hailed artificial intelligence as a transformative force. India is enhancing coo

AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 3: PM Modi welcomes world leaders at Bharat Mandapam

After 90 days in jail, iBomma Ravi released on conditional bail

Hyderabad: After spending nearly 90 days in jail, Immadi Ravi, the main accused behind the iBomma piracy racket, was released from the Chanchalgu

Did marine algal toxins cause Vizhinjam seafood deaths ?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2026: Check if schools and colleges are closed tomorrow in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra observes a public holiday on February 19, 2026, for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. While government offices and banks will be c

Festo, German automation tech firm opens GCC; to hire 800 people by 2030

'India has secured 9 trade agreements since 2022': Goyal says we are at forefront of global trade

Hyderabad software employee murdered by ex-husband

Hyderabad: A man allegedly killed his former wife, a software employee at her house here on Wednesday, February 18, police said. The incident hap

Madras High Court denies interim relief to political parties de-registered for not contesting elections in last six years

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say the parties cannot be allowed to contest Assembly elections by granting

Target 50% votes per booth, BJP chief Nitin Nabin tells Assam party workers

Nitin Nabin begins his two-day visit to the poll-bound State by addressing a Panna Pramukh Sammelan in Dibrugarh

Forgery case complainant emerges false-charge suspect