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8 Feb 2026 4:05 am
11 Held in Cybercrime Drive; 43 Lakh Returned to Victims

Four techies lose 1.2 crore to stock market scams in Cyberabad

8 Feb 2026 3:58 am
Will Have To Go By Party's Decision, Says DyCM

Congress MLC Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday expressed confidence in his father completing full term in office and revealed the central party leadership has not entertained pressure on power sharing in Karnataka.

8 Feb 2026 3:40 am
Bharat Future City Land Acquisition Picks Up Pace

About 2,200 acres in Kothapalli within the mandal limits are being surveyed

8 Feb 2026 3:31 am
Death Of Midday Meal Cook In Bee Attack: Meghwal Samaj Demands Martyr Status For Deceased Kanchan Bai

The community members gathered at the district collectorate at Neemuch to demand to declare slain Kanchan as martyr and release a reward of Rs one crore to her family.

8 Feb 2026 3:19 am
Two Youths Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Minors In West Godavari

A Class X student died by suicide at a residential school in Pedavegi in Eluru

8 Feb 2026 3:09 am
Justice Will Be Ensured To Bereaved Family: SC Commission Chief

Jawahar visited the village on Saturday and consoled the bereaved family members. He interacted with the family and expressed deep sympathy over the incident.

8 Feb 2026 3:04 am
Mother, Two Daughters Found Dead In Tirupati District

Police said they are examining all angles to rule out any foul play.

8 Feb 2026 2:59 am
Farmers Can Book Drones Like Cabs: Collector

The collector directed agriculture officials to ensure that drone rental services are made available in every region to enhance convenience for farmers.

8 Feb 2026 2:57 am
117 Firms Invested Rs 30,000 Crore In AP Tourism Sector

Addressing the media at Rajamahendravaram on Saturday, the minister said such large-scale investments had never been witnessed earlier and that the tourism sector was now acting as a key engine of economic development for the state.

8 Feb 2026 2:51 am
Bengaluru: FIR Filed After Pregnant Cat Shifted from Apartment

HAL Police registered a First Information Report under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

8 Feb 2026 2:48 am
Bhatti: Elect Congress For Growth of Urban Areas

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday appealed to voters to elect the Congress candidates in the municipal elections, stating that this was necessary for comprehensive development of urban areas.

8 Feb 2026 2:43 am
Union Minister Promises Comprehensive Development of Kondaveedu Fort

Union minister of state Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Saturday announced plans for the comprehensive development of the historic Kondaveedu Fort, highlighting its heritage and tourism potential during festival celebrations in Palnadu district.

8 Feb 2026 2:38 am
APATA Seeks Dedicated, Quick Corridor To Bhogapuram Airport from Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) has urged the state government to immediately take up measures to improve passenger access to the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport.

8 Feb 2026 2:35 am
Rajiv Swagruha Plot Auction Generated Rs.56crore

Rajiv Swagruha Corporation on Saturday earned Rs 56 crore from auctioning plots near the Outer Ring Road.

8 Feb 2026 2:31 am
Mokila Thanda Sarpanch Suspended for 6 Months After Son Vandalizes Panchayat Office

Rangareddy district collector C. Narayana Reddy has suspended V. Shanthamma, sarpanch of Mokila thanda in Shankarpally mandal, for six months, after her son allegedly destroyed the local panchayat property just three days after she took over last year.

8 Feb 2026 2:28 am
Thimmamma Marrimanu To Be Developed As Global Tourist Hub: MLA

Thimmamma Marrimanu, the worlds largest banyan tree located in the Kadiri region of Sri Sathya Sai district, will be developed as a global tourist hub, said Kadiri MLA K. Venkata Prasad on Saturday.

8 Feb 2026 2:23 am
State Braces For 18,000 MW Summer Power Demand

Telanganas electricity demand is rising steadily with the end of winter, and officials expect the summer peak to cross 18,000 MW, surpassing last years record of 17,162 MW set on March 20.

8 Feb 2026 2:20 am
Union Budget A Boon For Andhra Pradesh: Rammohan Naidu

Union minister for civil aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 202627 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

8 Feb 2026 2:15 am
Goof-up By Operator Leads To 9 Mins Delay

The nearest fire tender was located less than 100 metres at a fire outpost from the FSL building

8 Feb 2026 2:14 am
20 Cases Booked, Expired Meat Destroyed During Food Safety Drive In Ongole

Food safety drive in Ongole: 20 cases booked, 50 kg expired meat destroyed

8 Feb 2026 2:12 am
SC Deadline Expired: MP Govt Weighs Seeking Extension In Vijay Shah Hate Speech Case

The state government may take the plea of incomplete probe by the special investigation team (SIT), constituted to probe the matter, to seek more time from the supreme court to take a call on granting permission to prosecute him, a senior state government official said.

8 Feb 2026 2:10 am
West Begnal Minister Faces Mob Fury Over Convoy Hit-And-Run

Sources said that the west Bengal state minister Siddikullah Chowdhury, s convoy was passing through the Kashipur village on Rejinagar - Sarbangapur state highway suddenly one speeding convoy car hit and runaway one waiting baby on the road, locals tried hard to stop the convoy but they failed as convoy not rescued the badly injured baby.

8 Feb 2026 2:04 am
Physiotherapist Dies By Suicide

Police registered a case of suspicious death based on a complaint filed by her father

8 Feb 2026 2:03 am
Faculty Shortage Ails Telangana Med Colleges

At least 27 government medical colleges, including those in the city, are facing a severe shortage of teaching faculty, according to an analysis of faculty data by the Telangana Resident Doctors Association (TRDA)

8 Feb 2026 2:03 am
India To Have Trade Deficit With US From Next Year; To Remove Non-Tariff Barriers On Agri Imports

The framework statement issued by the White House said that India intends to purchase $500 billion of U.S. energy products, aircraft and aircraft parts, precious metals, technology products, and coking coal over the next 5 years.

8 Feb 2026 1:56 am
AIMIM Will Be Game Changer In Karimnagar: Owaisi

He introduced 15 AIMIM candidates for the upcoming municipal polls and expressed confidence that the party would make significant gains.

8 Feb 2026 1:55 am
Congress Weighs Options as DMK Plays Hardball on Seats

Congress to decide on DMK alliance after high-level talks with Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

8 Feb 2026 1:47 am
Driver Stabbed Resisting Phone Theft; Snatcher Caught by Public

Shankar was rushed to Gandhi Hospital and is out of danger

8 Feb 2026 1:42 am
Trapped Tiger Quarantined At ARC In Visakhapatnam

The centre is currently vacant following the death of the lioness Bigo last month. The tiger, which strayed from the TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, had evaded capture for the last 17 days.

8 Feb 2026 1:35 am
Revanth: None Can Erase KCRs Loot History in Telangana

Revanth Reddy noted that former IPS officer R.S. Praveen Kumar, now a BRS leader, had previously stated that a fake currency case had been registered against Chandrashekar Rao

8 Feb 2026 1:28 am
Doctors Welcome WHO Focus On Wearables

Reacting to discussions at the WHOs Montreal meeting, physicians said wristworn devices offered a more reliable alternative to traditional selfreported surveys, which often underestimate physical inactivity.

8 Feb 2026 1:20 am
Events Today

Sangeeta Vibhavari by SRB Musical Events will be held at Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha.

8 Feb 2026 1:12 am
Hyderabad Gen-Z Embrace Bhajan Nights, Supper Clubs

Our GenZ is taking to Bhajan Clubbing it is spirituality and modernity merging beautifully, particularly keeping in mind the sanctity of the bhajans, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his radio programme in January, commenting on a trend that has also entered Hyderabad.

8 Feb 2026 1:11 am
Fungi Love Sugar, Slowing Its Intake Makes Them Harmless: Study

According to Dr Varahan, targeting fungal metabolism could open a new way to treat infections. Since these processes are essential for fungal survival, they may be harder for fungi to resist.

8 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Lokesh Says Quantum Valley Will Develop Products Of Global Potential

The minister asserted that the AQV will under one roof produce products, generate hardware, software and algorithms, and export them globally.

8 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Prakasam Jawan Awarded Sena Medal for Daring Glacier Rescue

Trained as a commando instructor, Pullaiah descended into the crevasse and successfully rescued both soldiers, risking his own life.

8 Feb 2026 1:03 am
Tawade To Be BJPs BMC Mayor Candidate; Sena Fields Ghadi As Deputy

BJP names Ritu Tawade for BMC mayor, Shiv Sena fields Sanjay Ghadi as deputy mayor

8 Feb 2026 1:00 am
NTR Stadium to Turn into 'Spiritual Township' for Two-Day Nirankari Samagam

Hyderabad is bestowed with the good fortune of hosting this sacred Sant Samagam for the third time. With the blessings of Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj, the first Regional Sant Samagam of South India was organized here in the year 2000, and in 2013, this city again stood witness to this divine event

8 Feb 2026 12:58 am
People Seeing Reality of Congress Rule: Harish

Harish criticised both the Congress and the BJP, stating that voting for the BJP symbol would be futile.

8 Feb 2026 12:51 am
Project Parivarthan Promotes Drug Abuse Prevention, Youth Well-Being

The posters were unveiled in the presence of Bisathi Bharath, MYBharat representative; Sunkara Ramesh, director of Anantapur Urban Bank; President of India awardees Jeevan Kumar and Kuruba Jayamaruthi; human rights activists Raghu, Sathish and Dhoni; and intern Shoba Rani, reflecting strong community support.

8 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Shashi Warrier | Just Blame It All On The Chinese!

Murthy brought up the topic of President Trump and his Gaza Peace Board and whether India should join. I didnt have an opinion, but Prita thought that India shouldnt get into it. Why not? asked Murthy

8 Feb 2026 12:49 am
Congress Will Clean Sweep Municipal Polls: Uttam

Uttam said the response to the Congress governments two-year tenure reflected public approval and would translate into electoral success for party candidates in the municipal polls.

8 Feb 2026 12:48 am
Islamabad Suicide Bombing Triggers AntiPakistan Protests in J&K, Ladakh

Protesters from the Shia community raising slogans in Srinagar on Saturday, condemning the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad.

8 Feb 2026 12:48 am
Surajkund Mela: Cop Dies Saving Others in Tsunami Swing Collapse

The horrific accident caused panic among the visitors at the exhibition

8 Feb 2026 12:45 am
Black Magic Material Found Outside Singanamala MLAs Residence

The MLAs aides informed the Two Town police, who verified CCTV footage in the area. Police reportedly found that the vehicle was registered in the name of a woman from Guntur.

8 Feb 2026 12:44 am
Union Budget 202627 Opens New Avenues For Odishas Development: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan briefing the media on the Union Budget 202627 in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

8 Feb 2026 12:41 am
Kishan Reddy Raises Doubts Over Forensic Lab Fire

Kishan Reddy demanded that the state government confirm the safety of the data, insisting that back-ups of forensic and technical evidence for all highprofile cases must exist.

8 Feb 2026 12:38 am
Farm Varsity Holds Convocation for Three Batches

International agricultural economist Prabhu Pingali will attend as chief guest and deliver the convocation address. The university will also confer an honorary doctorate on him in recognition of his work in agriculture, nutrition and development economics.

8 Feb 2026 12:38 am
Anita Anand | As Billionaires Are Rising, Govts Busy Defending Wealth & Eroding Freedom

The 2025 Oxfam America report, Unequal: The Rise of a New American Oligarchy and the Agenda We Need, notes that the number of billionaires has surpassed 3,000 for the first time and that billionaire wealth is now higher than at any point in history. Meanwhile, one in four people globally faces hunger

8 Feb 2026 12:38 am