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DC Edit | India-Pak Contest Is A Damp Squib

There were more furrowed brows in the marketing rooms of the game and corporate boardrooms as the commercial value of the event, which draws more eyeballs in its 350 million-plus viewership than even the Super Bowl in the USA, could go down despite all the hyper-nationalistic and jingoistic hype that is whipped up

17 Feb 2026 1:21 am
CM Release Economic Survey

The Survey not only highlights the performance of the State's economy, it also indicates areas of concern that need to be addressed to reach the desired twin targets of a trillion-dollar economy and a per capita income on par with developed countries.

17 Feb 2026 1:10 am
Public Health Emergency Operation Centre Set Up at Rs 5 Cr

The command control centre set up by the health department would coordinate between both the Centre and the state government in its functioning, Satya Kumar said.

17 Feb 2026 1:05 am
DC Edit | Telangana CM Cements Grip On Party, Govt With Wins

The next litmus test for Revanth Reddy will be capturing the Greater Hyderabad area, which is now trifurcated into Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations. Voters in this area, impressed with the development faade that then IT minister K.T. Rama Rao had projected

17 Feb 2026 1:01 am
President Murmu to Witness the International Fleet Review (IFR)

An indigenously-built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sumedha, will serve as the Presidential Yacht and lead the Presidential Column.

17 Feb 2026 1:01 am
AP: Madhav Urges State to Order Probe into Land Pattas Issued During YSR Congress Party Regime

Madhav slammed the previous YSRC government for the issue of fake pattas without giving lands as their party leaders had submitted representations on the issue in the offices of district collectors.

17 Feb 2026 12:56 am
Shooter Among 7 Held in Rohit Shetty Firing Case

At least five rounds were fired at the first floor of Mr. Shettys nine-storey building in Juhu at 12.45 am on February 1. The police have involved MCOCA in the case.

17 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Aakar Patel | Of Indias National Song And Anthem Ways To Boost The Nationalistic Spirit

Exactly 50 years ago, in 1976, the then government added fundamental duties to the Constitution. These duties are to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India, transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women

17 Feb 2026 12:53 am
President Murmu in Vizag Today

Droupadi Murmu would hold a Presidential Banquet at the naval sase in the evening. After staying here overnight, she would participate in the International Fleet Review at 10am on Wednesday.

17 Feb 2026 12:51 am
CBSE Class X, XII Exams Begin Today

Evaluation of Class XII answer books will shift to OSM this year, while Class X scripts will continue in physical mode. CBSE said OSM will eliminate manual totalling errors and enable faster evaluation with wider teacher participation.

17 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Shikha Mukerjee | As Democracy Returns In Bangladesh What Next?

It is for Tarique Rahman to figure out how enhancing presidential powers and a 100-member upper house fits into his vision of a democratic, unified Bangladesh

17 Feb 2026 12:43 am
Grand Rathotsavams Mark Shivaratri in Sri Sathya Sai District

Superintendent of Police Sathish Kumar reviewed security ahead of Tuesdays Dhupam ritual, during which devotees offer sambrani into the sacred fire pit.

17 Feb 2026 12:41 am
Bill Gates Lauds PM Modi, CM Naidu for Digital Revolution

Bill Gates lauded the use of technology by the disaster management services to prevent loss of life and property during times of natural calamities.

17 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Goods Trade Deficit Widens in Jan

India's goods shipments to China moderated to $1.63 billion in January from $2.05 billion in December and $2.20 billion in November.

17 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Gates Impressed by the Functioning of RTGS

RTGS is rendering the civic services, as also healthcare and helping the agriculture sector by using high-end technology, Naidu told Gates during the latters visit to the RTGS Centre at the Secretariat.

17 Feb 2026 12:30 am
Regulatory Sandboxes Needed For Checking Start-ups: IFSCA

Speaking at the first day of the session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Joshy also said he would look at the things through the regulatory lens. The five-day summit -- which will see a host of heads of state and government, overseas representatives and industry players, among others -- commenced on Monday

17 Feb 2026 12:22 am
CM Revanth's Strategy To Secure Control of Hung ULBs Pays Off

Ministers, MPs, MLCs and MLAs as well as senior party leaders were deployed across districts to coordinate negotiations, prevent defections and consolidate support, enabling the party to take charge of 87 municipalities and five municipal corporations despite the absence of a clear mandate in several places

17 Feb 2026 12:21 am
Three-Tier Security Blanket at Odisha Assembly Ahead of Budget Session

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 will be enforced in the sensitive Lower PMG area to prevent unlawful assembly, while CCTV cameras will keep constant vigil over the Assembly premises and surrounding zones.

17 Feb 2026 12:19 am
Hyderabad to Host ICCA Global Summit Next Year

This will be the first time in the associations 64-year history that this summit will be held in India

17 Feb 2026 12:17 am
Hyderabad Student Vivan Sharad Maheshwari Tops JEE Main Session-1 From Telangana

The JEE Main Session-1 was conducted in 658 centres in 326 cities, including 15 outside India. A total of 13,55,293 candidates registered and 13,04,653 appeared for the exam conducted in computer based test mode in 13 languages.

17 Feb 2026 12:15 am
Two Toppers From AP Shine in JEE Main 2026

Narendra Babu Gari Mahith from Tirupati and Pasala Mohith secured a perfect NTA score of 100.0000000 in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) and stood in the toppers ranking

17 Feb 2026 12:13 am
J&K Reopens 14 More Tourist Destinations After Security Review

L-G Manoj Sinhas Decision Signals Renewed Confidence in Tourism

17 Feb 2026 12:12 am
Telangana: Congress Gains Control Over 87 Municipalities, 7 Corporations

While 106 municipalities have been decided, elections to another 11 municipalities were put off for various reasons

17 Feb 2026 12:10 am
CAG Flags Huge Gap in Telangana's Tax Receipts

According to the CAGs State Accounts at a Glance report released on Monday, Telangana recorded a revenue deficit of 10,566 crore, against the budgeted surplus of 2,738 crore

17 Feb 2026 12:07 am
WPI Rises To 9-month High of 1.81% In Jan

Inflation in food articles was 1.55 per cent in January as against deflation of 0.43 per cent in December. Similarly, inflation was 6.78 per cent in January in vegetables, as against deflation of 3.50 per cent in December. In the case of manufactured products, WPI inflation inched up to 2.86 per cent, as against 1.82 per cent in December, the data showed

17 Feb 2026 12:05 am
SC To Weigh RTI Changes Under Data Law

However, the apex court declined to grant an interim stay on the challenged provisions, observing that it would not stall a regime introduced by Parliament without first hearing the matter

16 Feb 2026 11:59 pm
Madhya Pradesh: Budget Session Commences With 6-Stanza Vande Mataram

House witnesses uproar over Indore water contamination tragedy

16 Feb 2026 11:57 pm
Lokesh inaugurates Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Services in Delhi

Loved the rapid-fire Question and Answer session with the young pilot cadets, with the stunning Delhi Airport backdrop setting the vibe for the future of Indian aviation.

16 Feb 2026 11:54 pm
Naxal Violence is Breathing Its Last: Amit Shah

Shah said the fight against Maoist violence had entered its final phase after sustained security operations and development interventions across affected regions

16 Feb 2026 11:51 pm
Officials Identify Challenges in Maha Sivaratri

8 lakh devotees take holy dip in waters in Mahasiva Ratri festival

16 Feb 2026 11:51 pm
16 Feb 2026 11:48 pm
Govt Clears Rs 1,939 Cr Paddy Bonus Dues

The amount was directly credited to farmers accounts for the Kharif 2025-26 season, the corporation said. With Mondays payment, the government has so far released 1,939.58 crore towards the fine paddy bonus.

16 Feb 2026 11:44 pm
AP: Delivery Delays Sour Digi Markets Online Service

Delivery delays have become a significant concern for users

16 Feb 2026 11:42 pm
Strategic Partnership Between AP, Gates Foundation

Aim is empowerment of people, creation of wealth: Naidu

16 Feb 2026 11:38 pm
Brokerage Stocks Tumble as RBI Tightens Broker Funding Norms

The tighter norms along with the recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) could reduce trading volumes, given that proprietary firms account for a significant share of equity options and cash market turnover fear experts

16 Feb 2026 11:36 pm
Musi Jan Andolan Rejects Land Surrender For TDR

The activists alleged that the government has maintained secrecy around maps relating to the Musi river boundary and buffer zones. They also objected to the Government Order issued on December 16, 2025, which exempted the Musi and related projects from the application of Chapters II and III of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013.

16 Feb 2026 11:36 pm
Violence, Kidnap Charges, Deadlock Stall Civic Chief Elections in Jangaon, Thorrur, Dornakal, Sultanabad

Officials rescheduled the elections to February 17 after swearing-in ceremonies were completed in other municipalities in the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts

16 Feb 2026 11:31 pm
Jammu: 2 Pak Nationals Escape From Juvenile Home After Attacking Cops, Raids Underway

Special teams have been constituted, and raids are being conducted at various locations to apprehend the escapees, the officials added.

16 Feb 2026 11:29 pm
Telangana HC Faults OU For Not Complying With its Order

The panel comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin reprimanded the University for not complying with the directions of the single judge pending the appeal

16 Feb 2026 11:28 pm
AI Video of Brad Pitt vs Tom Cruise Sparks Copyright Concerns, Hollywood Alarm

The release of a video showing Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in a fierce fight has created a stir online, with many fans unsure of its legitimacy. Created using AI technology, the clip has led to a formal statement from the Motion Picture Association, highlighting the growing concerns about the ethical use of AI in the entertainment industry.

16 Feb 2026 11:25 pm
Congress, BRS, BJP Tie Up With Each Other

In Narsapur and Aliyabad, the Congress and BJP together outnumbered the the BRS.

16 Feb 2026 11:25 pm
TG Minister Tummala Asks CM Naidu for Merger of Five AP Villages into Telangana

He opined that it would be good for both the governments to have talks at the higher level to resolve several pending issues of mutual interest.

16 Feb 2026 11:20 pm
Rare Bhairava Sculpture Found At Rachakonda Hills

Kavali Chandrakant, a member of the Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam (KTCB), reviewed the sculpture during his research and noted that it is carved on a large stone wall in the Bhogandani Mantapa at Rachakonda Hills, amid Ganapati sculptures.

16 Feb 2026 11:19 pm
Swift Police Action Leads to 1 Kg Gold Recovery

He was arrested from his Panjagutta residence and confessed to the crime.

16 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
TGHRC Seeks DGPs Report On Lawyer Swapna Murder

Swapna had earlier lodged complaints with Moinabad police in November 2025 and January 2026, naming Raju in connection with suspicious accidents, but police registered the suspects as unknown.

16 Feb 2026 11:10 pm
Cisco Networking Academy Centre Opens at Guru Nanak University

This collaboration aims to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

16 Feb 2026 11:07 pm
ED Imposes Rs 184 Crore FEMA Penalty on NewsClick, Editor

Editor Prabir Purkayastha also penalised for alleged FDI misrepresentation

16 Feb 2026 11:04 pm
Two Mechanics Killed In Car Collision

Kadthal subinspector Varaprasad identified the deceased as Narendra Chari and S.K. Saidulu, mechanics from Hayathnagar. The injured, Vanga Santosh Reddy, was travelling in the second car.

16 Feb 2026 10:59 pm
When The Story Doesnt Let Me Sleep: Sudipto Sen

In a candid conversation, filmmaker Sudipto Sen speaks about growing up amid political turmoil, the making of Charak, and why he only tells stories that refuse to let him sleep.

16 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
63 SHOs Transferred In Police Reshuffle

A senior officer described the transfers and postings as routine administrative measures: Reports

16 Feb 2026 10:45 pm