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Civic Polls: Stage Set for Election of Chairpersons, Mayors in Telangana

The councilors, who won from BRS, Congress, BJP and MIM apart from independent candidates, reached the municipal offices from the camps to take oath before electing chairpersons or mayors

16 Feb 2026 11:10 am
UP Samajwadi Party Leader Killed as High-Mast Pole Falls on His Vehicle

The 48-year-old PWD contractor was travelling from Babuganj towards Pratapgarh city in a Creta for personal work when the accident occurred barely 500 metres from his home

16 Feb 2026 11:08 am
16 Feb 2026 10:48 am
Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over AI-Generated Videos

Disney has taken similar actions against Character.AI, demanding that the startup immediately stop the unauthorised use of its copyrighted characters.

16 Feb 2026 10:45 am
BioAsia 2026 to Mark Record Growth in Participation

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to inaugurate conference at 9.30 am on Tuesday

16 Feb 2026 10:40 am
Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna Say No to Rs 60 Crore Wedding Deal

They just want to exchange vows surrounded by family and close friends, without the affair being turned into content.

16 Feb 2026 10:31 am
T20 World Cup 2026: Fearless Kishan Took The Game Away From Us, Says Pakistan Coach

Led by Kishan's aggressive 77 off 40 balls, India trumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a Group A match here Sunday night to seal a Super Eight berth

16 Feb 2026 10:22 am
Naidu Welcomes Bill Gates at AP Secretariat

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Ministers also welcomed a delegation led by Bill Gates at the Secretariat. Naidu introduced the ministers to Bill Gates

16 Feb 2026 10:21 am
Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Arrives in Amaravati

Gates is among the top global leaders who will be attending the AI Impact Summit that is being held in India from February 16 to 20, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the expo today at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

16 Feb 2026 10:14 am
Adolescence and Train Dreams Win Top Prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards

Bentley also won best director for the film starring Joel Edgerton, whom he thanked profusely for being the heartbeat of our film.

16 Feb 2026 10:08 am
PM Modi to Meet French President Macron in Mumbai

During their meeting, the two leaders will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership

16 Feb 2026 10:07 am
Wild Storm in New Zealand Disrupts Flights, Thousands Without Power

Most flights in and out of Wellington, the nations capital, were cancelled or delayed on Monday morning, the airport said.

16 Feb 2026 9:38 am
World is Coming to India: PM Welcomes Delegates to AI Summit

The AI India Expo will be inaugurated later in the day by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

16 Feb 2026 9:27 am
Inaugural Day of AI-India Summit Sees Delhi's 'Poor' AQI at 214

This marked a marginal improvement from Sunday, when the AQI stood at 221 at the same time

16 Feb 2026 9:24 am
Benedict's Love Story Intensifies in 'Bridgerton' Season 4 Part 2, Trailer Out

The stakes rise further as Sophie's secret identity as the Lady in Silver, the woman Benedict met at the masquerade, inches closer to being revealed.

16 Feb 2026 9:24 am
Trump Promised Netanyahu Support for Israeli Strikes on Iran's Missiles

Trump had met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida in December last year

16 Feb 2026 9:15 am
EC Suspends 7 WB Officials, Orders Disciplinary Proceedings Against Them

The EC and the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal have been at loggerheads over the ongoing special intensive revision of the voters' list

16 Feb 2026 9:06 am
Timothee Chalamet Backs Theatrical Releases, Says Movies in Cinemas Create More of a Moment

He also addressed speculation linking him to British rapper EsDeeKid, reiterating that he is not the musician's alter ego.

16 Feb 2026 9:01 am
Israeli Cabinet Approves West Bank Land Registration, Palestinians Condemn De-Facto Annexation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing an election later this year, deems the establishment of any Palestinian state a security threat.

16 Feb 2026 8:47 am
Congress Distances Itself From Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Vijayan Next Kerala CM' Remarks

Ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls, Aiyar expressed confidence on Sunday that Vijayan of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will continue to be the state's chief minister

16 Feb 2026 8:31 am
Air Defence Key Priority, Next Week Meetings Expected for Energy Packages: Zelenskyy

After returning from the Munich Security Conference, in a video message to Ukrainians, Zelenskyy hailed the drone production line in collaboration with Germany. He added that Kyiv expects to hold meetings with world leaders on new energy packages

16 Feb 2026 8:28 am
Accused Bondi Killer Naveed Akram Appears in Court by Video Link

Akram has been charged with terrorism, 15 counts of murder, dozens of counts of causing wounds to a person with intent to kill and planting explosions

16 Feb 2026 8:24 am
Sunny Leone Hopes for More Work After Kennedy

The film also features Mohit Takalkar, Megha Burman, Aamir Dalvi, Abhilash Thapliyal, and Karishma Modi in pivotal roles.

16 Feb 2026 8:11 am
Meghan Markle Gives Rare Glimpse of Daughter Lilibet in Sweet Valentine's Day Post

The post marks a rare moment for the couple, who have largely kept their children out of the public eye

16 Feb 2026 8:03 am
Two Hindus Among Minority Communities Elected to Bangladesh Parliament

Hindus make up about eight per cent of the population in the Muslim-majority country of 170 million people

16 Feb 2026 7:22 am
'Will Halt Airstrikes on Election Day in Ukraine': Russian Minister Mikhail Galuzin

This comes in the backdrop of a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, which is expected be held in Geneva on February 17-18.

16 Feb 2026 7:21 am
Traffic Advisory Ahead of India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

Ministry urged delegates attending the summit at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan to use public transport due to limited parking availability and revised gate access arrangements

16 Feb 2026 7:02 am
Trump Says Board of Peace to Unveil $5 Billion for Gaza Reconstruction

The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on Thursday for their first meeting, he said

16 Feb 2026 6:56 am
Gaza Civil Defence Says Israeli Strikes Kill 12 Since Dawn

Despite a US-brokered truce that entered its second phase last month, violence has continued in the Palestinian territory, with Israel and Hamas blaming each other for violating the agreement

16 Feb 2026 6:48 am
Searchers Find Wreck of Luxury Steamer Lost in Lake Michigan More Than 150 Years Ago

According to an account on Shipwreck World, the Lac La Belle was built in 1864, in Cleveland, Ohio

16 Feb 2026 6:43 am
AP: Tragic Road Accident Claims Two Lives

Devarapalli police registered a case.

16 Feb 2026 3:11 am
Tiger Carcass Discovered in Gundal Reservoir

The Gundal reservoir lies in close proximity to BRT, said forest officials.

16 Feb 2026 3:09 am
Ex-officio Votes Crucial for Parties in Hung Adilabad Municipalities

The municipalities facing a hung verdict are Adilabad, Asifabad, Kagaznagar, Khanapur, Bhainsa, Kyathanpalli and Bellampalli. The Congress secured clear majorities in Nirmal, Chennur and Luxettipet municipalities.

16 Feb 2026 3:05 am
Civic Poll D-Day: The Schedule, The Process, and The Restrictions

District collector is the authority in deploying forces at the premises.

16 Feb 2026 2:38 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, February 16, 2026

Mist/hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours.

16 Feb 2026 2:21 am
Strayed Tiger Released Back into Papikondalu National Park

After examining Tiger's condition, forest officials decided to release it back into the forest, though after fixing a radio collar to it.

16 Feb 2026 2:15 am
Relatives Protest With Body of Worker Who Died in Dubai

Following the protests, police reportedly assured the relatives that they will file a case against the agent. The relatives then took the body for performing the last rites.

16 Feb 2026 2:10 am
Windfall Doubles for Once Drought-Hit Rayalaseema as Funds Follow Water

Bananas from Anantapur and Kadapa have a huge demand in Dubai and north Indian states. Similarly, sweet oranges from the Rayalaseema region dominate the Nagpur market in Maharashtra.

16 Feb 2026 2:04 am
Record Dances at Samalkot Irk Maha Shivaratri Devotees

Liquor overflowed at Magasanitippa village in Brahmasamedyam panchayat of Katrenikona mandal in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Sunday.

16 Feb 2026 1:56 am
TNCA to Revamp League Structure for Ranji Success

TNCA set to overhaul its league structure in bid to regain Ranji title, says Srinivasaraj

16 Feb 2026 1:53 am
Two Ancient Idols Unearthed at Shiva Temple in Undi

Chalapati Rao believes the idol may belong to the Pallava era, as there is a trisulam behind Shiva and Parvati.

16 Feb 2026 1:49 am
CBSE Sought Explanation From HPS Ramanthapur

Over parents allegations of unilateral fee hikes and non-formation of Parent Teacher Association

16 Feb 2026 1:48 am
Micro Shivalinga Carved on Pencil Tip

Ramesh Babu said that he made these miniature crafts so that the Supreme Lord Shiva blesses all people.

16 Feb 2026 1:43 am
Afzalgunj Police Arrest Bike Thief, Recover Three Stolen Vehicles

Medipally police crack robbery case in 24 hours; two snatchers held

16 Feb 2026 1:12 am
Techie Dies After Trying To Avoid Dog Near Ghatkesar

Teja tried to steer clear of a stray dog that suddenly came onto the road near Maysamma Gutta. In the process, he lost balance and fell into an adjacent pit beside the bypass road.

16 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Speaker, Leaders Participate in Shivaratri Rituals

Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu, ministers and MLAs attend pujas and public events

16 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Congress Goes All Out To Rope In Independents

Indirect polls for top posts to begin today

16 Feb 2026 12:48 am
Ganja Hidden in Vests Seized; Two Transporters Arrested

As the receiver failed to turn up, they stayed overnight near MGBS

16 Feb 2026 12:42 am
Registered MPs, MLAs and MLCs As Ex Officio Members

MPs, MLAs and MLCs register to tip the balance where no party has a majority

16 Feb 2026 12:36 am
India vs Pakistan: Massive Win Sparks Wave of Reactions

The powerplay was where India took the game away from them

16 Feb 2026 12:35 am