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Hyderabad: Education dept superintendent held for Rs 70,000 NOC bribe

Hyderabad: Sangeena Phaniraj, the Superintendent at the Commissioner and Director School Education in Hyderabad was on Thursday, February 19, arr

Woman stabs husband in Guntur after TV volume dispute

Hyderabad: A domestic argument over the television volume allegedly turned deadly in Andhra Pradeshs Guntur on Thursday, February 19, after a wom

IED found in J&Ks Baramulla

The IED was detected by security forces at Janbazpora area of the district

AI application infra startup Portkey raises $15M in Series A round led by Elevation Capital

The fresh capital will be directed toward strengthening its AI control plane and expanding its go-to-market efforts.

HC exempts Revanth Reddy from court appearance in two cases from 2023

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, February 19, granted interim relief to chief minister A Revanth Reddy, exempting him from appear

Gauravi Kumaris PDKF Collective situates the palace as platform

Helmed by Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur, the Artisan Collective has grown from 30 to 70 craftspeople in just one year

Great Backyard Bird Count 2026: North Coastal Andhra posts strong species tally

Citizen observers across Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam document wetlands, campuses and estuaries during the four-day bird census

Why the begin-early mantra is a significant prevention strategy in dentistry

Tooth decay is still the most common chronic disease in kids worldwide. Its preventable, yet it causes missed school days, pain, and infections.

WHISKAS Celebrates Sensorial Delight in Cat Food with WHISKAS with POCKETS Campaign

WHISKAS® 1India’s most trusted cat-food brand and a pioneer globally, has unveiled a new campaign shining a light on the sensorial deli

Cars24 Launches India's First Lifetime Warranty on Cars

Cars24 , India’s leading AutoTech platform, today announced the launch of India’s first Lifetime Warranty on cars, marking a signific

Lakhs Swindled In Bangladesh MBBS Admission Scam; Four Charge-Sheeted By EOW Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 20: In a major crackdown on an alleged overseas medical admission fraud, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J

Pramod Shetty Addresses Rashmika Mandannas Wedding Invite Snub and Rakshit Shettys Attitude

Pramod and Rakshit Shetty share a close bond within the film industry.

Rupee declines 27 paise to 90.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee rose 4 paise to settle at 90.68 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday February 18. The currency exchange markets were closed on February

IED Found In Jammu And Kashmirs Baramulla

SRINAGAR, Feb 20: Security forces detected an improvised explosive device (IED) in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said on Frida

Paraquat poisoning: PIL flags 200 annual deaths in Telangana; HC seeks govt stand

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the state government over the continued use of the highly toxic herb

Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms

Several thousand demonstrators gathered outside parliament, where a few dozen participants engaged in running battles with police, throwing bottl

Lanstitut is using language to unlock global healthcare jobs for Indian professionals

As countries face a severe shortage of nurses and healthcare workers, Delhi-based Lanstitut is tackling one of the biggest hidden barriers, langu

Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi To Appear Before Sultanpur Court

On July 26, 2024, Gandhi recorded his statement before the court, claiming innocence and terming the case a political conspiracy

Nvidia nears deal for scaled-down investment in OpenAI: Report

Nvidia will be part of OpenAIs new funding round with an agreement that could be concluded as early as this weekend, according to the Times, whic

Messi kicks off MLS season in key World Cup year

It is a suitably splashy start for a season that will be split in two by the 2026 World Cup, which takes place across the United States, Canada a

Call of the apple tree

No one picked fruit from the old apple tree at the back of the garden but Tara was fascinated by it.

Why whiskers are so important to a cat

Theres more to the whiskers of a cat than just making it look cute. Read on ...

Three persons arrested in Chikkamagaluru for moral policing

The family of the boy filed a complaint

Accenture announces new AI-linked promotion rule for seniors: Check who will be affected and who are exempted

Accenture is now tying promotions for senior managers and associate directors to their regular use of company AI tools, with weekly logins being

T20 World Cup: Jonathan Trott reflects on journey with Afghanistan after his last game as teams coach

The former England international guided the team through more than three successful years, highlighted by a remarkable run to the semifinals of t

Toxic teaser: Yash shows grand machismo in Geetu Mohandas stylistic actioner

Directed by Geetu Mohandas and co-produced by Yash, Toxic hits theaters on March 19, 2025, right in the ring with the blockbuster sequel Dhurandh

Treasures from the past

How did a dolphins tooth get buried in the sands of a barren land?

Measuring nonwhiteness: remembering Toni Morrison and Nina Simone

In their birthday month, we look at the extraordinary oeuvre of two great Black artists. If Nina Simone confronts the nation in public with her s

Grey's Anatomy Actor Eric Dane Dies A Year After His ALS Diagnosis: What You Need To Know About The Disease

The actor had revealed in April 2025 that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Amit Shah to visit Assam for 2 days from Friday, launch border infra project, address rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam for two days starting Friday to launch the 'Vibrant Villages Programme' in Cachar district and add

NASA conducts successful rehearsal of Artemis 2 lunar launch

Technical problems in early February cut short an earlier so-called wet dress rehearsal of the launch of the Artemis 2 mission

Youtuber Attacked for Filming Religious Site in Amberpet

The police said a YouTuber was filming a video near the religious place and on seeing him, a group attacked him

200% Tariffs, If You Fight: Trump Reiterates India-Pak Ceasefire Claim

Trump also increased the number of jets that were shot down during the conflict, taking the number to 11 from his previous claims of eight

16-year-old girl sexually assaulted by trio in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by three persons, including two minors here after being threatened with a knife, p

Ex-Prince Andrew's Picture In His Range Rover After Release From Jail Goes Viral

Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man once referred to as the Playboy Prince stares ahead of him as the car leaves Ay

Amir Says India Won't Qualify For T20 World Cup Semis. Explains Why

After calling Abhishek Sharma a 'slogger', ex-Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has fired a warning to the Indian team.

'Don't Know Why People Are Criticising It': Macron On India Rafale Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for critics of India's proposed move to purchase and co-produce 114 Rafale fighter jetsthe deal wi

Man arrested for murdering ex-wife in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A man, who allegedly murdered his former wife, a software professional, at her house here, was on Thursday arrested and remanded to ju

Gurugram HR Executive Thrashed With Bats In Road Rage Incident

An HR executive associated with an IMT Manesar-based private firm was allegedly thrashed and threatened by three unidentified persons in a suspec

Austria's AI Universities Look To India For Deep Academic Collaboration

This initiative follows discussions held during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vienna, where both sides agreed to deepen academic and re

IT Minister Priyank Kharge meets Anthropic team, indicates Karnataka to work closely with AI firm

The interaction covered Anthropics plans for its Bengaluru office and opportunities to work closely with Karnatakas technology and startup ecosys

Andhra Woman Stabs Husband To Death After Fight Over TV Volume

A man was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife following a heated argument over the volume of the TV set, police said.

Gram panchayat member caught taking 1.7 lakh bribe in Thane district

According to the ACB, the complainant had constructed a three-story building after securing all necessary permissions. He applied to the gram pan

'Great son of India': UK deputy PM David Lammy, Rishi Sunak trade stories of their Indian heritage

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy lauded former PM Rishi Sunak as a great son of India during a New Delhi event, also highlighting his own Ind

UK Denies Trump's Request To Use Its Key Base For Any Iran Strike: Report

Donald Trump's retraction of support for UK's deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius comes as the UK government holds off giving permission

Umpire dies, 15-20 players injured in bee attack during cricket match in Unnao

Another umpire and around 15 to 20 players also suffered bee stings

Formula One CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappens retirement hint over 2026 rule changes

In comments on an episode of the Up to Speed podcast, Verstappen also said the regulations wouldn't help the longevity of his career

Kerala CMs Remarks on Kerala Story 2' Movie Evokes Criticism from BJP

Goud said that in the name of secularism, political parties, especially the INDI bloc partners in Kerala, were raising their voice against the Ke

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif 'lauds' Trump for his role to bring 'peace' in South Asia

Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine, say experts

On February 5, Russian military observers reported disruption of the Starlink internet terminals used by Moscow on the front lines after Musk too

'Melts Our Hearts': Foreign Traveller Praises Kerala's Warmth And Kindness In Viral Video

Travel vlogger Maria Green's viral video highlighted Kerala's kindness and welcoming spirit during her recent visit to India.

By donating organs to others, deceased Kerala baby now immortal: Jharkhand CM

Hemant Soren said that his government would take all steps to strengthen the State's organ donation policy

Bengal SIR: ECI flags deliberate delay by officials in document processing

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has identified the electoral registration officers (EROs) and assistant electoral registration o

Punch the abandoned monkey dragged and bullied again after brief signs of friendship in Japan: Watch

Baby monkey Punch, previously viral for his loneliness and comfort toy, is now the subject of new videos showing him being bullied and dragged by

Novartis to exit Indian unit in $159 million deal

The stake will be acquired by a consortium of WaveRise Investments, ChrysCapital and Two Infinity Partners.

Former Prince Andrew released after misconduct suspicion arrest

His arrest is the first of a UK royal since King Charles I; recent emails suggest he shared confidential government information with Epstein whil

NASA Conducts Second Rehearsal of Artemis 2 Lunar Launch

Technical problems in early February cut short an initial so-called wet dress rehearsal

Govt trifurcated Hyderabad civic body to please AIMIM: Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday, February 19, launched a sharp attack on the ruling Congress in Telangana, alleging that

Mild tension at Amberpet during Shivaji Jayanti procession

The incident was reported after 10 p.m. when a group taking part in the procession allegedly shouted slogans in front of the Jamia Masjid while p

Modi, Altman, Pichai, Hassabis: Key takeaways from India AI Impact Summit 2026

US state sues Apple over child sex abuse images in iCloud

West Virginia said it is suing Apple over child sex abuse material people tuck away in its iCloud online storage service

2 Persons Get 3 Days Imprisonment in Petty Cases in Hyderabad

The two accused were found moving suspiciously in Mehdipatnam around 10.30 pm with their faces covered and gave evasive replies during questionin

AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 4 Live: Tech leaders Sundar Pichai, Nandan Nilekani & Salil Parekh lead powerhouse line-up

India AI Summit 2026 Day 5 LIVE: India to formally join U.S. led effort on AI, supply chain security-Pax Silica today

The AI Impact Summits expo has been extended by one day, to February 21, so that attendees can visit with more flexible security arrangements, IT

Rafale Absolutely Key: Macron Blasts Critics Of India's 114 Jet Proposal

French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for critics of India's proposed move to purchase and co-produce 114 Rafale fighter jets-the deal w

Iran Warns US Bases, Assets 'Legitimate Targets' if it Attacks

President Donald Trump has deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the Middle East as he seeks to block Iran from building

Donald Trump mulls limited strike in Iran: Reports

Washington: US President Donald Trump is weighing a limited military strike on Iran to push Tehran into a nuclear deal, The Wall Street Journal r

Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt Pay Visit to Salmans Father Salim Khan at Lilavati Hospital

Doctors confirmed on Wednesday that his condition is stable and that he is being kept under close watch in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Gurgaon HR exec beaten with cricket and baseball bats after rear hit by a no-number plate car near IMT Manesar

An HR executive was brutally attacked with bats after his car was rear-ended near IMT Manesar. The victim, Nitesh Bhatia, believes the assault wa

Classified Information: Trump drops bombshell claim on aliens after Barack Obamas remark

Girl, 6, Dies In Delhi Hit-And-Run, Grandmother Says She Begged Driver For Help

A six-year-old girl lost her life after a speeding car hit the e-rickshaw she was travelling in with her grandmother, causing the vehicle to over

Telangana emerging as hub for AI-driven innovation: IT Minister

Hyderabad: Telanganas emergence as a hub for AI-driven innovation was highlighted before representatives of the USIndia Business Council on Thurs

HC issues notice to producers of 'The Kerala Story 2', CBFC on plea to quash certification

he Kerala Story 2 case: The petition stated that it approached the court after being aggrieved by the grant of certification to the film titled T

India To Formally Join US-Led Pax Silica Today

Pax Silica is the US Department of State's flagship effort on AI and supply chain security, advancing new economic security consensus among allie

Beta Perform Karo: Afridi's Stinging Reply To Shadab In 2-Minute Rant

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi delivered a stinging rebuttal to Shadab Khan's criticism of past players, after the all-rounder highlighted

Grey's Anatomy, Euphoria Star Eric Dane Dies At 53 After ALS Battle

Dane revealed his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a People interview last year.

Israeli settlers kill Palestinian-American teen, officials say

West Bank: Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian-American during an attack on a village, the Palestinian Healt

India Set To Join US-Led Pax Silica Today, Elite Global Tech Alliance

India on Friday is expected to join the Pax Silica a US-led strategic alliance launched in December 2025 to secure the global AI and semiconducto

Breaking news live updates: Tension in Jyotirmath over offering of namaz in govt building, authorities meet community leaders

Former Prince Andrew Released 11 Hours After His Arrest on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated

Iran warns US bases, assets 'legitimate targets' if attacked

Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States. Iranian ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stated that US bases and assets in the region will be

Eric Dane, Greys Anatomy and Euphoria star, passes away at 53

His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrigs disease, less than a year after he announced his

I Don't Like Young, Handsome Men. Women I Like: Trump At Peace Board Meet

World leaders who accepted the invitation of President Donald Trump to join his new peace board were greeted in Washington on Thursday with a mix

55% of Indian Americans disapprove of Trump's India policies: Survey

A new survey reveals Indian Americans are unhappy with Donald Trump's approach to India. Trade and technology issues have strained ties. Many als

Budget Battle Begins: Haryana Assembly Session Set For BJP-Congress Showdown

The political temperature in Haryana is soaring as the budget session kicks off today. With both the ruling BJP and the Congress sharpening their

Indias perfect record has been tempered by indifferent form

Though Kishans hitting has been a revelation, most of of his batting colleagues havent been as free-spirited; Abhishek has suffered the ignominy

Tremendous Interest: Trump Orders Release Of Files On Aliens, UFOs

Donald Trump said Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to UFOs and aliens, a move

Trump says he doesnt know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more

President Donald Trump says hes directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials a

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, has died at 53

Actor Eric Dane, known for Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at 53 from ALS. He became a passionate advocate for ALS awareness and research a

India-US trade deal an attack on Apple and other farmers in Kashmir: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has voiced concerns over the recent India-US trade deal. He believes it will adversely aff