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AP Universities to Start Getting International Journals Under Centres Initiative

Easy digital access to global journals will strengthen academic standards and research outcomes across institutions

26 Feb 2026 9:28 pm
AP: Council Chairman, Minister Clash Over Following Procedure in House

When his repeated appeals for order failed, the council chairman adjourned the house for the day

26 Feb 2026 9:23 pm
2 Maoists Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

Bastar Range Inspector General of Police P. Sunderraj appealed to remaining Maoist cadres to surrender and join the mainstream

26 Feb 2026 9:16 pm
Akshay Kumar To Focus on Comedy

The actor has taken a call to go slow on serious roles

26 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
Aamir Khan To Start Work on The Mahabharat in August

All the main characters will be played by new faces

26 Feb 2026 9:09 pm
Shah: BJP Will Win Bengal, Act Against Infiltrators

Home Minister promises drive against illegal migrants in border states

26 Feb 2026 9:07 pm
Anirudhs Comments on AI in Film Music Trigger Debate

While the composer calls AI an inevitable and powerful creative tool, critics worry about its impact on originality

26 Feb 2026 9:06 pm
Advocate Turns To Begging To Save Ailing Postgraduate Wife At Vemulawada Temple

The couple, identified as Kasarla Jalandhar Reddy and his wife Shirisha, were located at the temple premises by officials acting on the directions of collector Garima Agrawal.

26 Feb 2026 9:02 pm
Hyderabads Horsepower Moment

Their convoys slice through the city in V10 powerhouses like Lamborghini and the Lexus LFA, and V12 legends from Ferrari and Aston Martin.

26 Feb 2026 9:01 pm
Rashmika-Vijay Married

The couple married according to traditional Telugu Hindu customs, with the muhurat at 10 am and ceremonies concluding between 11 and 11.30 am.

26 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
8-day Brahmotsavam Begins On Grand Note At Kodavatancha In Bhupalpally

The festival follows the recent re-consecration of the deity by Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamy. Celebrations began with Abhishekam and Surya Vahana Seva in the morning, drawing a large number of devotees.

26 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
CJI to Visit Tirupati, Lay Foundation For District Court Complex

Surya Kant to attend foundation-laying of new district court complex in Tirupati; officials review security and arrangements

26 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
8 Cheetahs From Botswana to Reach Kuno on Saturday

After arrival, the animals will undergo a 30-day quarantine at Kuno before being shifted to large enclosures for acclimatisation prior to release into the wild

26 Feb 2026 8:35 pm
QR Codes to Guide Pilgrims During Chardham Yatra 2026

QR codes will be displayed at prominent locations along the routes to the Chardham shrines to enable devotees to access details of nearby facilities and essential services.

26 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
Supreme Court Directs CBI To Share Manipur Charge Sheets With Victims

Bench orders free legal aid, sets timeline to complete pending probes

26 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
SC Seeks Expert Panel to Define Aravalli Hills, Extends Stay on Mining

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi extended its earlier stay on mining activities for the time being.

26 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
CM Reviews On Srikakulam Diarrhoea Cases And Rajahmundry Adulterated Milk Issue

CM directs officials to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents

26 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
India, Israel To Hold Next Round of Negotiations for FTA in May

Negotiations resume after 2021; virtual talks to continue between rounds

26 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
Rahul, Priyanka Lay Foundation for 100 Homes for Wayanad Landslide Survivors

As part of the project, 1100 sq ft houses on eight centres of land each, will be constructed by the party.

26 Feb 2026 8:21 pm
HC Notices Issued To Assam CM Himanta Sarma, Union Govt On Petitions Against Hate Speeches Targeting Muslims

When the petitioners urged for an ad-interim order restraining the chief minister from making statements, the court orally said, At this stage, let notices be issued first. It will be a normal restraint while this petition is pending consideration. Notice for both the main prayers and ad-interim prayers. We will keep it after the Bihu holidays

26 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
Rs 225 Crore Worth Hashish Oil, Ganja Seized in Odisha

Two of the accused are residents of Semiliguda in Koraput district, while the remaining two hail from Haryana

26 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
KTR Assures Rebuilding of Demolished Houses at Velugumatla

He referred to the transfer of Khammam RDO Narsimha Rao following the demolitions and questioned local ministers over their response to the issue

26 Feb 2026 8:09 pm
3 Youth Cong. Workers Remanded in AI Summit Protest Case

Police seek custody to probe T-shirt design, coordination and alleged conspiracy

26 Feb 2026 8:08 pm
Bomb Threat Disrupts Proceedings at Warangal District Court

Court operations remained suspended until security teams completed the search and issued an all-clear

26 Feb 2026 8:04 pm
Kalyana Talambralu at Doorstep by RTC in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

Bookings can be made through the website tgsrtclogistics.co.in or at all RTC Cargo counters in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts

26 Feb 2026 7:54 pm
India-Canada Trade Deal Likely To Restart With Carneys Visit

The bilateral trade negotiations also were suspended due to this.

26 Feb 2026 7:44 pm
Greens Oppose Felling of 628 Standing Trees for Proposed Reshme Bhavan in Bengaluru

The requisition to fell trees came from Chief Engineer, Project and Road Asset Management Centre, PWD Building, Bengaluru to Tree Officer and Deputy Conservator of Forests, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Bengaluru.

26 Feb 2026 7:40 pm
Karnataka Plans AI Data Centre Cluster In Dakshina Kannada

He said there is also an intention to develop the States coastal region as a 500 MW AI data hub. Officials have been directed to conduct a feasibility study to examine the establishment of a cable landing station in Mangaluru

26 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
Rashmika-Vijay Deverakonda Wedding Pics Out

Introducing to you now My Husband!

26 Feb 2026 7:18 pm
Grade-Based Driving Licence Proposed To Curb Accidents, Promote Responsible Driving

Points to be deducted for violations; repeat offences may lead to suspension or cancellation

26 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
Rajya Sabha Picks From Odisha Soon, Says BJP Chief Manmohan Samal

Echoing his remarks, BJPs Odisha in-charge Vijayapal Singh Tomar expressed confidence that the elections would be conducted smoothly and asserted that the party would field the right candidates for the Upper House

26 Feb 2026 7:08 pm
HCLTech, IIT Kanpur To Advance Deep Tech Innovation For GCCs

The partnership enables researchdriven innovation that goes beyond traditional talent and services.

26 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Israel's Parliament Moves Toward Ban on Mixed-Gender Prayer at Jerusalem's Western Wall

The bill, if approved, threatens to further strain relations between Israel and the Reform movement, the largest stream of Judaism in the United States

26 Feb 2026 6:22 pm
Motorola Expands After Sales Network with Free Doorstep Service

As part of the initiative, the company will host a Nationwide Monthly Service Camp at its authorised service centres and collection points on a designated day every month, beginning 28 February 2026.

26 Feb 2026 6:08 pm
Indias New Rule: Only a Natural Diamond Can Be Called a Diamond

The Bureau of Indian Standards introduces a clear terminology framework to protect consumers and bring transparency to every diamond purchase across India ~

26 Feb 2026 6:05 pm
SC Adjourns Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA to March 10

The top court clarified that it will finish hearing the plea on March 10 and reserve its order

26 Feb 2026 6:02 pm
CBI Files Fresh Case Against Anil Ambani And Reliance Communications

Case registered for allegedly cheating the Bank of Baroda for Rs 2,220 crore

26 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Rs 1500 cr Cyber Fraud Racket: Telangana Man Among 3 Held In Gujarat's Rajkot

Telangana resident Adiluddin Mohammed, who was involved in transferring money into mule accounts and receiving the money back through 'angadia' (traditional courier) channels, was arrested on Wednesday

26 Feb 2026 5:43 pm
HYDRAA Protects 54-Crore Government Land in Neknampur

Encroachments cleared; fencing erected around 2,700 sq. yards earmarked for public use

26 Feb 2026 5:43 pm
Squatty Potty Co-Creator Robert Edwards Arrested in Utah on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Ivins-based entrepreneur pleads not guilty after federal indictment alleges receipt of illegal material between 2021 and 2025.

26 Feb 2026 5:33 pm
India-Israel to Upgrade Ties to Special Strategic Partnership

Referring to being conferred the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, PM Modi said he dedicates the honour to 140 crore Indians and to the enduring friendship between India and Israel

26 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
Aviation Watchdog DGCA To Hire 38 Consultants

Applications for consultants have been sought through a public notice.

26 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
26 Feb 2026 5:22 pm
Sensex Slips 27 Pts Amid Caution Ahead of US-Iran Nuclear Talks

Investors remained cautious amid the proposed US-Iran nuclear talks, AI-related developments and tariff concerns

26 Feb 2026 5:19 pm
F1's New Era Demands A New Driving Style As 'Big Four' Seek Opening Victory in Australian GP

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, the two most successful drivers on the grid, were critical in testing of cars whose electrical hybrid systems promote unusual driving styles and make racing more strategic

26 Feb 2026 5:18 pm
CJI Surya Kant To Order Deep-probe Into Supreme Court Registry Functioning

The Chief Justice of India said he was stunned to learn that a plea, after being declined by a three-judge bench, was subsequently listed before another Bench

26 Feb 2026 5:05 pm
Mbappe Doubtful As Real Madrid Aims To Bounce Back From Shock La Liga Loss

Barcelona, meanwhile, has a tough game against Villarreal this weekend just days before it will try to conjure up a huge comeback and keep its Copa del Rey title defense alive

26 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
Railways To Engage Start-ups For Innovative Solutions, Digitise Railway Claims Tribunal: Vaishnaw

The minister highlighted four features of the scheme - single-stage detailed submission of proposals by the innovator, scale-up grant increased more than three times, maximum grant doubled for prototype development and trials, and user friendly interface

26 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
AP Govt Intensifies Crackdown after Milk Contamination Claims 5 Lives

The inspections and surveillance follow five deaths and hospitalisations reported in Rajamahendravaram. Preliminary epidemiological investigations indicated milk consumption as the probable source of exposure in the reported cluster of cases

26 Feb 2026 4:22 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo Buys Stake in Saudi-Owned Second-Tier Spanish Club

Brunswick Group said in a statement that Ronaldo bought a 25 per cent share of the club that has a Saudi Arabian owner

26 Feb 2026 4:07 pm