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State Highways property retrieved in Dindigul, encroaching buildings razed

With burgeoning traffic, the Highways Department, in consultation with police and other officials, has been establishing big roundabouts on the h

Farmers body opposes resumption of safari in Nagarhole and Bandipur

Timetable for TOSS SCC and intermediate exams announced

Hyderabad: The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) on Thursday, February 19, announced the timetable for its upcoming theory and practical exami

2 Telangana Prohibition and Excise officers promoted as Joint Commissioners

Hyderabad: Two Prohibition and Excise officers were promoted as Joint Commissioners on Thursday, February 19. Warangal Deputy Commissioner (Excis

Hyderabad: 3 UP residents held for burglary, Rs 28.6 lakh recovered

Hyderabad: The police arrested three interstate offenders on Wednesday, February 18, for burglary and bike theft worth Rs 28.61 lakh in Hyderabad

People gather for first iftar of Ramzan 2026 at Hyderabads Makkah Masjid

Hyderabad: The Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad hosted a massive iftar spread on Thursday, February 19, marking the end of the first fast of Ramzan 202

Aging US drives demand for caregiver perks

Many employees now face the challenge of caring for aging family members while holding down jobs. Companies are responding by offering paid leave

US farmers to sow more soybeans in 2026, less corn, USDA says

American farmers are shifting focus in 2026, planting more soybeans and less corn. This change comes amid a global surplus and increasing costs f

Anthropics Super Bowl ad pays off: How Claude users surge 11% and enters Apple App Store's top 10 after taking aim at OpenAI

Anthropic Super Bowl ad impact on Claude users: Anthropic's Super Bowl ad, which targeted rival OpenAI, significantly boosted Claude's user engag

Democratisation of AI Is the Only Fair and Safe Path Forward: Sam Altman

Sam Altman describes an awkward moment with Dario Amodei

Telangana restaurants among top evaders in Rs 70,000 crore tax scam

Hyderabad: An investigation into Hyderabads biryani chains revealed that there is a greater tax evasion scam worth at least Rs 70,000 crore in th

Dwajarohanam Marks Second Day of Brahmotsavams at Yadagirigutta

Temple priests conducted the ceremonial flag-hoisting as a formal invitation to celestial deities

T20 WC: Zimbabwe outclass Sri Lanka to enter Super 8s unbeaten

Colombo: Brian Bennetts measured fifty and Sikandar Razas raw power propelled Zimbabwe to a facile six-wicket win over a fancied Sri Lanka, as th

India-France to set up National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in Kanpur

The centre, to be set up as part of the Rs 60,000 crore Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU)

Differently-abled beneficiaries receive mobiles, scooters in Namakkal

New Vice-Chancellor appointed at BLDEDU

A.P. CM Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit in Delhi

The State government is expected to sign key agreements to strengthen AI infrastructure and promote large-scale skill development

AI automation to drive mass white-collar job losses in 12-18 months, says Andrew Yang

Andrew Yang, a former presidential candidate, predicts significant job losses for white-collar workers. He believes artificial intelligence will

Illuminate 4.0 to be held in Mysuru on Feb 21

All Tourist Spots In J&K Likely To Reopen By May; 9 New Sites To Be Introduced: CM

Jammu, Feb 19: Highlighting the efforts to revive tourism following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Om

Lorry owners demand State government to drop onlinefining system

Global wheat supplies may tighten in 2026/27, IGC says

Anticipations for the 2026/27 agricultural season underscore a tightening in global wheat availability alongside a potential slump in corn produc

YMCA, Kendra Sahitya Akademi to organise symposium on Saturday

Cruise vessel MS Island Sky calls at New Mangalore Port

Prince Andrew's net worth and income: Questions resurface after his arrest in Epstein-linked probe

Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Questions linger about how he maintains an extravaga

Lines Between Light and Dark Are Blurring in Indian Cinema

Abhishek Bachchan talks of the rigorous prep that was required to play the villain in SRKs King

BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar selected for global advisory group SWAN

Lokesh Invited To Launch Mangalagiri Brahmotsavams

The delegation felicitated Lokesh and presented him with Teertha Prasadam of the presiding deity

Bill Gates Skips AI Impact Summit Hours Before His Scheduled Keynote

Gates Foundation cites focus concerns after Epstein-linked documents surface

Northern Army Commander Reviews Combat Preparedness In Siachen Sector In Ladakh

LEH/JAMMU, Feb 19: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited the Siachen sector and reviewed the combat potent

Ranveer Singhs 4th Film Shelved in a Row

The latest casualty is the proposed Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster Anniyan. Rakshasa, Shaktimaan, and Don 3 were the earlier 3 films to be

DKS visits Kamakhya temple in Assam

ECI asks 18 States, 4 UTs to prepare for next phase of SIR expected in April

Election Commission of India on February 19, asked 18 States, 4 UTs to complete preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

Buffer zones in Manipur may need to continue where wounds of violence remain deep: Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen

As the Northeastern States first woman Deputy CM, Ms. Kipgen says that like a caring mother nurtures a peaceful home, she would like to carry for

Sweden pledges $1.4 bn for Ukraine air defence, drones

Sweden has pledged 12.9 billion kronor, approximately 1.4 billion dollars, in military assistance to Ukraine. This significant aid package priori

Congress leader K.C. Joseph questions Nativity Card proposal

He says the move will lead to serious repercussions and calls for its withdrawal

Kerala CM Calls Out The Kerala Files 2

Denouncing hate campaigns, he has urged that secularism and brotherhood be upheld

Are plumbing and electrician courses better than a STEM degree in the age of AI? A mans question sparks career debate

With AI reshaping the workforce, many are questioning whether trades such as plumbing and electrician roles are better than STEM degrees. While t

KPRS criticises DC for not allowing protests in front of Praja Soudha

IT sector will bounce back after AI noise settles down, LIC MF chief says

Global AI innovations need proper packaging by Indian companies to put them into use, says LIC Mutual Fund CEO Ravi Kumar Jha

Karnataka: Panel recommends State to resume free bicycle scheme, stop guest faculty hiring

Donald Trump to host G20 summit in Miami on December 14-15

The United States will host the G20 leaders' summit in Miami on December 14-15, with President Donald Trump expected to preside. Preparatory disc

Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: I feel the older I get, the more I'm learning to handle life.

Ringo Starr shared a simple life quote about growing older and learning to handle life. He said life is a long journey where people slowly unders

Indore water contamination issue rocks MP assembly as Congress becomes aggressive; govt admits 22 deaths

Madhya Pradesh assembly saw uproar as Congress demanded resignations over Indore water contamination deaths. The state government confirmed 22 fa

Stone-throwing incident takes new turn; Chikkamagaluru Police arrest three for criminal trespass

Woman and bike taxi rider caught for snatching gold chain in Jubilee Hills

State has 22.30 lakh free farm power connections, says Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar

As many as 1,02,538 new free agricultural power connections have been sanctioned across the three Discoms since formation of the NDA government i

T20 WORLD CUP | I really worked hard on my fitness, says Dube

Mobile bidi pustaka hidi campaign to be launched in Karnataka to inculcate reading habit among schoolchildren

The objective of the campaign is to systematically develop a love for reading among students to shape them into responsible citizens with active,

NLCIL pays dividend of 360 crore to Coal Ministry

Better operational parameters, cost optimisation measures and disciplined capital allocation have contributed significantly to the companys impro

Ahead of polls, KC(M) scores big with relaxation on school appointments

YouTuber fined Rs 50 lakh for defaming Telangana EV firm

Hyderabad: YouTuber Aditya Prabhakar has been fined Rs 50 lakh by a local court in Sangareddy for damaging PURE Energy Limiteds (PURE EV) reputat

Njeliyanparambas legacy waste to be cleared, 12.6 acres to be recovered

A significant portion of the recovered land will be handed over to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited for the establishment of a modern compres

Freeze mango symbol, urges PMK founder Ramadoss before Madras High Court

PMK founder S. Ramadoss insists on issuing a direction to Election Commission to not notify the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry u

Shivaji Jayanti celebrated with fervour

Colourful processionswith portraits and statues of Shivaji Maharaj mounted on embellished vehicles were taken out on the thoroughfares of the vil

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis lauds Gadchiroli police for removing last visible symbols of Maoist terror

This action reflects the governments unwavering commitment to restoring peace, strengthening security and accelerating development in the region,

KLDB to establish high-tech research centre for livestock innovation

Toddler allegedly sexually assaulted by teen in Vizag

New AI-focussed courses soon at Chokli govt. college: Minister

The government ushers in innovative changes in higher education through infrastructure development and curriculum reforms, says Higher Education

'Bengal will have its fish & meat': State BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya refutes CM Mamata's claim

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya clarified that the party opposes only the open sale of beef, not all non-vegetarian food. He asserte

Issues with drinking water and sewerage lines in CURE to be checked 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. four days a week

UK watchdog raises antitrust concerns over GettyShutterstock merger

Britain's competition watchdog has raised concerns about the proposed merger between Getty Images and Shutterstock. The watchdog provisionally fo

Dryland farmers seek drought declaration for northern Thoothukudi taluks

Why did DMK not take up State autonomy while sharing power in Centre: Palaniswami

He accuses the ruling party of raising the issue only for the Assembly election and charged that it was raking up the issue only to blame the BJP

Two men lose lives cleaning septic tank in Kalaburagi

SHRC registers suo motu case over poor facilities at taluk hospital

The Commission asks the Director of Health Services and the District Medical Officer to conduct an investigation into the matter

Did You Know: Youre taller in the morning than at night? Heres the surprising science behind it!

Heres an intriguing quirk of the human body that may change how you think about your height: youre typically a little taller in the morning than

Youth held with 3.90 kg ganja

Grocery store owner arrested for killing elderly woman to rob her gold chain

Central RDPR team inspects MGNREGA works

U.S. returnee stages house break-in drama to cover up gold theft

A B.Tech graduate who discontinued his masters, the accused was stealing gold ornaments belonging to his grandmother and other family members sin

Worker found dead at textile unit in Hassan

Trump asked China, Russia to BACK OFF? Are US, Israel up for joint-strikes on Iran? Leavitt reveals

Highway projects to be a gamechanger in Tirupatis development: District Collector

ICC T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe maintain unbeaten streak with Sri Lanka triumph

Zimbabwe surprised everyone by beating Sri Lanka in Colombo. They chased down 179 with three balls to spare. This win means Zimbabwe finished the

Delhi among 17 States, Union Territories without e-waste recycling facility: CPCB to NGT

Delhi primarily disposes of its e-waste through agreements between bulk waste generators and registered recyclers located outside the city, with

Madin Academy student secures JRF in Chinese language

AI Summit: Jio, with Reliance to invest 10-lakh crore in next 7 years

Adani, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm also announce additional investments

US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected amid labor market stability

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with a stabilizing labor

Drive against anti-social elements starts in Tirunelveli district to ensure free and fair polls

Tirupati MP Seeks Clarity on Higher Education Bill, Calls for Debate

MP had earlier sought details of the plan to bring universities and higher education institutions under the new framework

Vijay Deverakondas Home Lit Up for Wedding Festivities

Pre wedding ceremonies began on Feb 19

Chhatrapati Shivaji birth anniversary: 'Maratha and Contemporary Arms Mobile Museum' launched

The Maharashtra government has launched a mobile museum dedicated to Maratha and contemporary arms. This exhibition will travel across all distri

Australian cricket fans shocked by early exit, poor show in T20 WC

Where sport is concerned, Australia is one of the most successful nations in the world. With a population of about 28 million, it regularly bags

Was Maxwell on the island?: Lutnick reveals chilling details about Epstein, says My wife knows

At India AI Summit, Sundar Pichai Sips Coffee In Bharat GI Lounge

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, stopped by to have a cup of coffee at the Bharat GI Coffee Lounge in Bharat Mandapam.

Crackdown on illegal flex boards in Mysuru

The DC orders the immediate removal of unauthorised flex boards and banners, and warns of legal action in case of failure to act

Calling Kashmiri Pandits Exodus Propaganda Akin To Genocide: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

Manoj Sinha said those responsible for the trauma inflicted on Kashmiri Pandits will be neither forgotten nor forgiven.

Was Baahubali Responsible for Ranas Failed Health?

Aamir Khan Warns That Bulking Up for a Role, Which He Has Done Too in the Past, Is Dangerous

CPI(M) opposes 15-fold hike in electricity duty on small industries

The per-unit rise to 1 from the existing 6 paise further aggravates the problems of entrepreneurs, who are already reeling under the impact of tr