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Minor forest produce procurement dips 92% in 2024-25: govt. data

In 2023-24, over 51.4k MT minor forest produce procured, this came down to 3.9k MT in 2024-25

CEO asks political parties to appoint BLAs at the earliest

Exercise needed ahead of commencement of SIR in Telangana

A.P. High Court adjourns Ambati Rambabus lunch motion petition to February 11

It prays for quashing the cases registered against him for allegedly making abusive comments on the Chief Minister

VACB traps 20 officials in Ernakulam on bribery charges in 2025

The officials, belonging to nine departments, were arrested in 14 cases, according to VACB data

Farmers impound earth mover, truck for destroying irrigation tank bed in Sivarakottai

Contractor has allegedly dug up the soil for 21-foot deep violating quarrying conditions, says a farmer

Oldest Cattle Market in Telangana Thrives Amid Urban Expansion

The peak trading period begins about three Fridays after Sankranti

ACB raids houses, properties of ex-panchayat raj official in

BRS Can Approach EC Over Rythu Bandhu Payments: Harish Rao

Former minister warns of farmers backlash if aid is not credited by Feb 11

State hopeful that relaxation to NSS on differently abled reservation will be extended to others: Minister

V. Sivankutty makes statement under Rule 300 in Assembly

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank posts 14.28% YoY growth in total business

200 kg of banned gutkha products seized in Villupuram, two held

Tirunelveli District Police News channel launched

DGP reviews preparations for All India Police Football Championship in Hyderabad

VRA attacked with knife in Railway Kodur

Renting Flat Doesn't Exclude Homebuyer From Consumer Rights: Top Court

The Supreme Court has said mere leasing out or renting a residential flat does not by itself exclude the purchaser of the property from being cal

Two fire incidents reported in Hyderabad, no casualties

Hyderabad: Two fire accidents were reported in the city on Thursday, February 5; one at a womens hostel in Gandhinagar and the other at a food co

Suspects behind bomb threats yet to be traced

Man Rapes 10-Year-Old Niece In Madhya Pradesh

A man allegedly raped his 10-year-old niece in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district, following which a case was registered against him, police said

Congress Slams BJP Rule After Nurse Shot Dead In Madhya Pradesh

A woman nurse was shot dead by an unidentified person outside a community health centre in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, a police official sai

T20 WORLD CUP | Its all down to Indian mentality, says Suryakumar

CRICKET | Be it an ICC event or Asia Cup or even a bilateral match, we try to play in the same manner

From Hyderabad to London: Remembering Mohd Riaz Hasan, a life lived in service

London/Hyderabad: Mohd Riaz Hasan, a United Nations consultant and hydrologist who spent more than two decades dedicated to global water security

Easy Jobs Are Gone: AI Boom May Hit IIT Placements, Says Ramesh Damani

Ramesh Damani warns that the AI boom may kill entry-level tech placements from IITs and other tech institutes, but believes new job variants will

51 vehicles seized for ganja smuggling to be auctioned on February 10 in Madurai

Pre-State Budget, AP Chambers Seeks One-Time Disputed VAT Relief

It says the move will unlock an estimated Rs 5,000 crore of blocked capital

'Congress Yuvraj called Sikh MP a traitor, his arrogance at its peak: PM slams Rahul Gandhi in RS

Garbage in Srisailam forest will be cleared by April, says official

D. K. Shivakumar to visit Dakshina Kannada on February 6

Guidelines issued for Circular Economy and Waste Recycling Policy

They seek to frame actionable procedures, standards and templates for all the stakeholders to tackle critical environmental challenges arising in

All eyes on Speakers decision on disqualification petitions against Nagender and Kadiyam Srihari

Revanth Accuses BJP of Protecting BRS Leaders Over Corruption in Tacit Understanding

If the BJP is sincere, CBI should arrest Chandrasekhar Rao and his nephew T Harish Rao, who was irrigation minister in the previous BRS governmen

Intel Unnati lab set up at SDMIMD in Mysuru

Sudhakar Reddy blames social media for misleading portrayal of Annamalais decision to withdraw from election work

Steer clear of propaganda on SSLC exams: Minister

Tirupatis Avilala tank to be developed on the lines of Hyderabads Tank Bund, says TUDA chairman

PM hiding behind Speaker; claims of threat an absolute lie, says Congress

Partys reaction comes after Speaker says he asked the PM not to come to the House following information that some Congress MPs could carry out an

Central Kerala LDF rally led by Jose K. Mani to begin on Friday

Organisers say the rally aims at showcasing the development initiatives and social welfare programmes initiated by LDF government

Devotee-couple bring oxygen cylinder for darshan at Mayakka Devi Templein Chinchali

It has been proven many a time that devotion can make people indulge in acts that look difficult and defy logic

Beypore set to become international tourism destination

UPSC Civil Services Prelims On May 24; Mandatory Face Authentication For Aspirants

New Delhi, Feb 5: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made face authentication mandatory for all aspirants at examination centres and

India Inc On The Move 2026: Leaders decode the next phase of AI-driven manufacturing

India Inc On The Move 2026 in Mumbai will convene manufacturing leaders, tech innovators, and policymakers on February 12, 2026. The event, theme

Woman killed after bus hits scooter

Toll-free number for childrens health

Mumbai-Pune Expressway reopens after 33 hours after gas tanker accident

Man Convicted Of Rape For Fake Payments To Belgium Sex Worker

A client who duped a sex worker with fake proof of payment has been convicted of rape in Belgium, in a ruling the Antwerp court of appeal called

Road Safety Cadet programme to foster safe road culture among students

State-level inauguration of programme will be held at Mavelikkara this month, say Minister for General Education and Transport

Himachal CM bans mobile phones in all schools from March 1

Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday, February 5, announced a complete ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all go

JKBOSE Extends Dates For Re-Evaluation, Photocopies Of Answer Scripts

JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the extension of dates for submission of forms for re-evalua

Govt borrowing of Rs 17.2 lakh cr to be completed in non-disruptive manner: DEA Secy

Govt borrowing: The government had estimated a gross borrowing Budget of Rs 14.61 lakh crore in FY26 against the budget estimate of Rs 14.82 lakh

Top Naxalite Udham Singh Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarh

Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Singh and other armed cadres in the forest and hilly areas under Tarrem police stati

Traffic Rule Violations Become Dearer for Kurnool Motorists

Kurnool SP Vikrant Patil said the department has been educating motorists in multiple ways, as road safety ultimately depends on public cooperati

Medical Examination of provisionally selected candidates for the posts of Constable (Armed / IRP / SDRF / Executive / Telecommunication) is scheduled w.e.f. 06.02.2026

The Medical Examination of provisionally selected candidates for the posts of Constable (Armed / IRP / SDRF / Executive / Telecommunication) is s

48,000 trees mapped as Mysuru rolls out city-wide tree audit

Of the 65 wards under the Mysuru City Corporation, surveys are currently underway in 37 wards, with more than 48,000 trees already documented

Anger grows over illegal sand mining in Korapuzha

'You disagree that Trump was elected?': Bessent clashes with Garcia over ICE funding, Housing costs

Gauhati High Court urged to take note of Assam CMs hate speech

Citizens who submitted a memorandum to Gauhati HC included academician Hiren Gohain, retired Director General of Police Harekrishna Deka, former

Cyber fraudster impersonates Bengaluru cybercrime police, attempts to defraud former SC judge

Ranji Trophy | A tussle between Jharkhands batting and Uttarakhands spin attack

The home team has five players with more than 350 runs this season, while the latters veteran left-arm spinner Mishra has scalped 44 wickets from

Vizags Father-Daughter Team Patents Low-Cost Anti-Pollution Device

Innovative exhaust device reduces pollution up to 50% in multiple vehicles

BJP Yuva Morcha seeks probe into irregularities in Gulbarga University

Members of the Kalaburagi district unit submit a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor of the university containing their various demands

Thief Scales Temple Wall In Madhya Pradesh, Steals Donation Box

In the dead of the night, an unidentified man climbed over the wall of a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri, stole the donation box and ran away

IRS tax refund 2026: Americans could see up to $1,000 more why refunds are rising and what taxpayers should do before filing

IRS tax refund 2026: Americans could see up to $1,000 more. IRS data and policy analysis show average tax refunds in 2026 may rise by $300 to $1,

'Don't force me to be disrespectful!': Rep. Beatty, Bessent go head-to-head at fiery House hearing

Collector submits report on title distribution in catchment areas of dams in Idukki

Report recommends granting title deeds to farmers residing above the full reservoir level of the dams

Six convicted in ganja case

'Modi teri kabr khudegi': PM Modi accuses Cong of masking hate behind 'Mohabbat ki dukaan'

KERA invites agri-business players from Karnataka, other states to forge alliance with FPCs

Woman, lover arrested for murdering husband, passing it off as road accident

NRoute lauches cardiovascular nutrition product made with Fruitflow

Fruitflow is a clinically validated tomato extract developed by Dr Asim K Duttaroy, an internationally recognised cardiovascular scientist

Planning an Aurora Borealis trip? Why 2026 is ideal for Northern Lights and the best destinations to view

2026 is a rare year for Northern Lights trips because the Sun is very active. Strong solar energy makes auroras brighter and more frequent. Winte

Technical faults reported in flights have decreased: Minister

Mumbai: The number of technical fault cases in flights has reduced in the past three years, and just 353 such incidents were reported last year,

Telangana Records Sharp Rise in Groundwater Levels After Excess Rainfall

January 2026 data shows statewide improvement in water table, with 88% mandals reporting rise; deep water-level areas shrink significantly

Getting education is womens real source of strength, says panel chief

She was speaking at a programme for college students organised at the auditorium of the district administration building in Koppal

World confident of stability after Indias trade deals: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, February 5, said in the Rajya Sabha that the world is feeling more confident of stability af

IFR: Fishing Banned in RK Beach Area

He said there would not be much impact on the ban, as they can fish beyond Kailasagiri near the Bheemili area and Anakapalli

US, Russia Agree to Revive Military Dialogue Post-Ukraine Talks

This grim statistic underscores the human cost of the ongoing conflict as international efforts continue to seek a resolution.

CM to lay foundation stone for organ transplant institute in Kozhikode on February 6

Governor confersdegreesto candidates at Periyar University; Higher Education Minister boycotts convocation

Netflixs new documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart recounts the teenage abduction that shocked the nation

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart revisits one of Americas most widely followed abduction cases through the survivors own perspective. The documentary d

Study by Indian researchers finds that bodys immune cells betray it to help breast cancer spread

The studys authors noted that future therapies could aim to re-educate immune cells, switching them back into their tumour-fighting mode or block

Citadel Godavari Legends lift A.P. Super Cup Football tourney

Himachal Pradesh to ban mobile phones in schools from March

Himachal Pradesh schools will ban mobile phones for students from March 1, 2026. This move aims to reduce classroom distractions and improve acad

MP: Cow vigilantes attack man, force him to chant Jai Shri Ram

A Muslim man was reportedly assaulted, humiliated and forced to chant Jai Shri Ram by cow vigilantes in Madhya Pradeshs Shivpuri who claimed he s

Importance of mangroves in coast areas of Pudukottai stressed

Srimukhalingam Readies for Maha Shivaratri; 80,000 Devotees Expected

MLA directs officials to ensure a smooth four-day festival scheduled from February 15 to 18

Calicut varsity main campus to get boundary wall

BMRCL announces zone-wise fare revision from February 9

Under the new revision, fares will increase by a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 across 10 fare zones on the entire metro network, which currentl

J&K Govt Sanctions Reorganisation Of Urban Environmental Engineering Department

JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the reorganisation of the Urban Environmental Engineering Department wit

Kumaraswamys overtures on return to State politics create a flutter in NDA alliance

Kumaraswamy and his party leaders will not have made open statements without tacit blessings of BJP central leadership, says a senior leader

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam Held at Srinivasa Mangapuram Temple

Devotees were permitted for darshan from 11.00 am onwards.

SUEZ to take over Kochi Corporations water supply distribution system from February 27

The company had signed an agreement with the KWA last year to optimise water distribution in Kochi. The 1,141.28-crore project is being funded by