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Blinkit, Zepto set to make Ramzan easy for Hyderabad homes

Ramzan 2026 has officially begun. With the moon sighted in India on Wednesday, February 18, the first day of the holy month will be observed tomo

Order for fresh staff fixation in schools

Round table discussion draws suggestions on future development models for State

YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu released from Rajahmundry Central Prison

Accusing Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his son Lokesh of orchestrating the attack on his house and family in Guntur on January 31, the for

Alterations at ancient rock art site in Kumittipathi village in Coimbatore removed

Clamour for fire safety audit gets louder in Kozhikode

With over 160 fire outbreaks within the past one-and-a-half months in the district, concerns are mounting over the effectiveness of the existing

Bengaluru: Farmers on other stretches of BBC project hold out, impasse continues

Organ transplant consortium launches paediatric renal care programme in Tiruchi

Ukraine officials will boycott Paralympics over Russia participation, sports minister says

International federations for each sport on the Paralympic Games programme had said they would maintain bans on athletes from those countries, bu

J&Ks Debt At Rs 1.37 Lakh Cr For Fy25 To Be Offset By Increased GSDP: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmirs total debt in the financial year 2024-25 is estimated at Rs 1,37,067 crore, 48 per cent of the Union Territorys

Hyderabad: People jam roads in last-minute preparation for Ramzan

Hyderabad: Heavy traffic was reported from several areas of Hyderabad on Wednesday, February 18, with people rushing to make preparations for the

Watch: Omar Abdullah congratulates Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for reaching Ranji Trophy final

How some Bengaluru residents are bridging the Kannada language gap in their localities

A look at how Pai Layout Residents Welfare Association took a proactive approach to learning Kannada

Tambaram police seize over 2,700 kg of banned tobacco products

New study points to alarming degradation of Veli-Akkulam estuary

T20 World Cup: India opt to bat against Netherlands; Washington, Arshdeep included

The Netherlands brought in Noah Croes instead of Fred Klaassen

Doctors strike affecting patient care at MCHs

Suspension of elective surgeries from Thursday is expected to disrupt patient care, leading to a backlog of cases and prolonged waiting periods f

Remembering S Ramachandra: Cornerstone of Kannadas parallel cinema

Ramachandra, popularly known as Ramu, blended technical precision with artistic depth to shape the visual language of Kannada cinema

Imagery reveals Iran repairing, shielding facilities as US pressure grows

Iran is actively rebuilding and hiding key sites after recent attacks. Satellite images reveal new construction and efforts to conceal facilities

Spanish police arrest hacker who booked luxury hotels for one cent

The suspect is believed to have manipulated the site's payment system, altering the validation process of an electronic payment platform so that

Andhra Pradesh Assembly approves Bill for collecting only 50% of VLT during construction period

The House also passes a Bill making registration mandatory for all AYUSH clinics, dispensaries, therapy centres and hospitals to prevent unqualif

A.P. Tourism to go big on branding, festivals and global showcasing

Top news of the day: Rohit Pawar says two extra fuel tanks on Ajit Pawars plane, demands setting up of monitoring committee; Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory, and more

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Christian forum opposes mandatory singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram

Power is the real currency of economy: Revanth at Mumbai Climate Week

Reiterating Telanganas ambition to grow from a $200-billion economy to $1 trillion by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047, the Chief Minister explained

The Centre and the margins

Residents stage road roko demanding basic amenities in Salem

GRAP 2 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality levels show improvement: CAQM

Stage- I and II of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are in force since October 14 and October 19 last year, respectively

NIRBHIKAM 2K26 on February 19 and 20

Karnataka: Three of family dead in accident

Haryana Redefines Entertainment: STAGE Unveils Its Power-Packed 2026 Slate in Rohtak

Stop Hindu certificates to politicians, Gogoi tells Assam CM

The State Congress president said that his predecessor, Bhupen Kumar Borahs decision to join the BJP has exposed his long-rumoured proximity to H

Google to lay new undersea cable routes between US and India: CEO Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, will house a gigawatt-scale compute facility and an intern

MSMEs secure trade commitments worth 81 crore in Tradex Kerala

More than 30 international buyers from over 20 countries and around 400 MSMEs from nine key sectors across Kerala participate in the meet

As publishing goes open access, does ONOS still deliver value for public money?

AI Impact Summit: Modi discusses gains from India-EU FTA with leaders from Finland, Spain

In a separate meeting with the Spanish President, the two leaders discussed the positive spin-offs of the FTA on India-Spain economic partnership

Govt. approves 601.40 acres of land for Google data centre in Vizag

Against the initial allotment of 480 acres at three locations in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts, the data centre has now been allotted 26

Kerala Cabinet nod for Kerala Nativity Card Bill

The Nativity Card is modelled on the existing Nativity Certificate issued by the State government to certify that a person is a Keralite. The car

Watch: Eileen Gu hits back at journalist over two golds lost question

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 89.60 feet

Health Department signs MoU for dementia care

TN warns public against purchase of unapproved oral nicotine pouches; notices issued to Amazon, dealers

The Public is advised to refrain from using such nicotine pouches as an aid for smoking cessation, gutka and tobacco chewing cessation or for tre

Home Minister inaugurates dedicated police outpost at Mangaluru International Airport

The facility is designed to ensure a continuous police presence at this critical access point

Nepotism, self-aggrandisement anathema to democratic system: Supreme Court

A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod Chandran set aside an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which had refused to intervene in

UEFA to probe claims of 'discriminatory behaviour' towards Real Madrids Vinicius

Tuesday's (February 17, 2026) first leg of the knockout phase play-off tie was stopped for more than 10 minutes after Vinicius complained to Fren

Minister Azharuddin launches welfare schemes for minorities in Nampally

Hyderabad: The Telangana Minorities Finance Corporation on Wednesday, February 18, launched a series of economic support, asset distribution, and

India vs Netherlands playing 11 prediction: Probable line-ups for Ahmedabad match

India is set to rest players for their T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands. The team has already secured a Super 8 spot. This game offers

Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the two sides agreed on almost all issues related to a ceasefire monitoring mechanism, which wi

Delhi HC seeks steps to fill DCW vacancies

Court questions Delhi government on vacant chairperson, member posts in Delhi Commission for Women

RTO emphasises on safe riding practices

Galgotias University Removed From AI Expo for Showcasing Chinese Robot as Own Innovation

The controversy over Galgotias robotic display erupted immediately after the social media users quickly identified the robot as the Unitree Go2,

Bridge pier suffers damage, traffic diverted

RPF intensifies crackdown on illegal vending on trains and platforms

DMK failed to solve basic problems plaguing agricultural sector: Farmers federation

None of the election promises of DMK given in 2021 with regard to irrigation projects hav been fulfilled, says Vaigai Kiruthumal Gundar Irrigatio

Grants-in-Aid To Decline, but States To Spend More on Capex in FY27

The decline in grants would continue in FY27 as the 16th Finance Commission has recommended discontinuation of post-devolution revenue deficit gr

I'm not a Rahulian as he's far too distant from me in life: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Mr. Aiyar's remarks come amid strained ties with the Congress

The Hormuz Threat: Iran's Most Powerful Card Against The US

Two American carrier strike groups are now positioned within operational reach of Iran. One, the USS Abraham Lincoln, has been tracked roughly 70

Hyderabadis in Mumbai, this Ramzan sweet trail is for you

Hyderabad: As the silver crescent will be sighted this evening, the holy month of Ramzan will begin tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, across India

NDA stages demonstration condemning State Govt. for diverting funds meant for SC/ST welfare to other schemes

Tamil Nadu Government has diverted over 25,000 crore meant for SC/ST welfare to other general schemes, and hence National SC/ST Commission has so

Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Lone Hindu Minister in Bangladesh Government

Currently serving as a vice-president of the BNP, Chowdhury won from the Magura-2 constituency in the elections held on February 12

India Is Central To The Future Of AI Innovation: Former US AI Advisor Krystle Veda Kaul

At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping geopolitics, defence, and global commerce, the scale and ambition of India's AI Impac

Christopher Nolan Faces Challenges as DGA President Amid Industry Turmoil

The emerging AI interference in creative fields and the ongoing negotiations between Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Netflix regarding a

Odisha Woman Fights Off Bear With Axe To Save Husband

Malde Soren and his wife, Lili Soren, had ventured into the forest to collect leaves when they suddenly encountered a group of six wild bears.

MTF Trading Explained: Stocks lists, margin rules and what demat investors need to know

As more retail investors turn to margin trading, understanding how MTF stocks are selected, how margins are maintained, and what rules apply afte

Ramzan 2026: Palestinians hold first Taraweeh prayers in Gaza after ceasefire

Gaza Strip: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip performed the first Taraweeh prayers of Ramadan on Tuesday evening since the October ceasefire, gather

Vellore: 7 people were injured after a 60-foot temple chariot topples during Mayana Kollai festival

New tax code changes could leave refunds unclaimedheres what one expert says to watch for

IRS tax refund tips: New tax laws introduced over 100 changes, including expanded deductions and credits, potentially leaving many Americans with

6 probiotic-rich raitas variations

Raita is the unsung hero of the Indian table, providing a cooling contrast to spicy curries and a creamy texture to dry biryanis. While the class

Galgotias University apologises for AI Summit mix-up, blames ill-informed rep

Galgotias University has apologized for confusion at the AI summit. A representative mistakenly presented a Chinese-made robotic dog as their own

Congress needs Shashi Tharoor till Kerala polls, favour may not last after: CPM's John Brittas

CPI(M) MP John Brittas suggests the Congress leadership's ceasefire with Shashi Tharoor is temporary, driven by the upcoming Kerala Assembly elec

IRS reveals tax refunds are higher this year, giving millions of Americans a welcome boost

Tax refunds in the US are higher this year, giving extra money to many people. The IRS says millions are still waiting for payments, and more ref

Target shoppers could receive $1,711+ after retailer agrees to $2.2 million transparency settlement

Target will pay over $1,700 to eligible individuals due to a class action lawsuit alleging failure to disclose salary ranges in Washington job po

Zepto discontinues Zepto Daily as subscriptions fail to anchor loyalty in quick commerce

The quick commerce firm said it periodically reviews and refines its subscription and loyalty programmes. The move leaves Swiggy Instamart as the

After BMC setback, Raj Thackeray meets Eknath Shinde amid MNS unease

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, marking their first interaction since the BMC e

Four more village panchayats created in Tiruchi district

Bhupen Borahs resignation exposes rift in Assam Congress,Priyanka to step in

Bhupen Borah, a two-time legislator who headed the State unit from 2021 to 2025, announced his resignation citing self-respect and dissatisfactio

Kalaburagi: Police and doctors strive to build healthy society, says Police Commissioner

Suhoor and Iftar times in the US: Full Ramadan schedule

Ramadan 2026 in America is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. Muslims across the United State

Google to Build New Subsea Connections From India in AI Push

Global tech giants are racing to unveil deals and investments in the country this week, as world leaders and top industry figures gather to discu

Turmericharvesteravailable forrent at 460 perhour in Erode

TMC set to win 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Bengal, BJP 1; Left to lose representation

West Bengal's Rajya Sabha elections are set for March 16. The ruling TMC is expected to win four seats, while the BJP anticipates securing one. T

Over 1.70 lakh illegal foreigners detected under Assam Accord in 40 years: Minister

The Minister said that as per provision of the Accord, 1,37,152 illegal immigrants who entered the State post-1971 till December 31, 2025, and an

In Focus Podcast | Japans strategic shift: What Takaichis return means

Japan reappoints Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister after historic landslide election victory. Sanjaya Baru joins us to offer insights into Japans

Ranji Trophy | Its important that all the batters fire, says Karnatakas Smaran

6 Indian soups for a light dinner

Discover the healing power of Indian soups with this guide to six comforting bowls. From the protein-rich Dal Shorba to the zesty Tomato Saar and

Amid ruckus, HP CM promises MLA funds by March-end

The Himachal Pradesh government will release Rs 1.10 crore in MLA Area Development Fund installments before March 31. Chief Minister Sukhwinder S

Police clarify only 30 sovereigns of gold jewellery stolen at house in Erode

AI and Ultra-Fast Delivery Power Amazons Valentine Rush

Gifting emerged as one of the most popular categories with a 1.2X YoY growth with premium segments such as luxury chocolates and curated hampers

Badminton | Misbun sees great potential in the Hatsun Badminton Academy shuttlers

NIA nabs man from Kochi airport for links with PFI

Malappuram native has been absconding for the past three years after being booked in a case involving arms training