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Vijay, Rashmika To Wed on Feb 26

The note is signed with Vijays signature on behalf of both himself and Rashmika.

17 Feb 2026 9:29 am
Frederick Wiseman, Documentarian of America's Institutions, Dead at 96

The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details were not immediately available.

17 Feb 2026 9:22 am
Telangana Student Ends Life in NIT Kurukshetra Hostel Room

The student was a resident of Maheshwari village in Rangareddy district, Telangana

17 Feb 2026 9:12 am
Man Held in Hyderabad for Duping Youth with Fake Appointment Letters

Kumar allegedly used to meet the youth at the tea shops and tiffin centres in Kukatpally and its surroundings claiming that he has good contacts with the HR department in various IT companies

17 Feb 2026 9:03 am
Indian Man Held in New Jersey Over Child Assault Charges

In a statement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified the individual as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli and described him as an undocumented immigrant

17 Feb 2026 8:26 am
It Will Replace All of Us Quite Quickly: Rana Daggubati on AI's Impact on Cinema

Over 600 high-potential startups are participating, many of whom are building globally relevant and population-scale Al solutions already deployed in real-world settings.

17 Feb 2026 8:19 am
Hillary Clinton Slams Epstein 'Cover-Up,' Calls for Public Testimony

The Justice Department last month released the latest cache of so-called Epstein files -- more than three million documents, photos and videos related to its investigation into sex criminal Epstein

17 Feb 2026 8:05 am
International Artists Come Together for Art Residency in Mukteshwar

There were first timers, students, professionals, and international award winners among the participants, who got equal opportunity to interact and stay at Justa Luxe Retreat at Mukteshwar

17 Feb 2026 7:58 am
'Tehran' Producer Dana Eden Dies Amid Season 4 Shoot in Greece, Investigation Underway

Dana Eden was found lifeless in a hotel room by her brother on Sunday. The case is currently being treated as a suicide based on evidence and testimonies.

17 Feb 2026 7:22 am
Assamese Film 'Adi Shakti' Wins Big at Global Cine Confluence 2026

The film's strong narrative and socially relevant theme resonated with audiences and juries alike, drawing national and international attention to Assamese storytelling.

17 Feb 2026 7:15 am
French President Macron Arrives in Mumbai for India Visit

They were received at the airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

17 Feb 2026 7:11 am
PM Modi to Visit Israel Next Week: Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu described the relationship between the two nations as a tremendous alliance and said the leaders will discuss multiple areas of cooperation

17 Feb 2026 7:02 am
3 Dead in Shooting at Rhode Island Youth Hockey Game

While police were not involved in the shooter's death, authorities were still investigating

17 Feb 2026 6:26 am
Municipal Polls: Cong Appoints Observers

MP R. Raghuram Reddy and MLAs N. Rajender Reddy and K.R. Nagaraju have been appointed for the contentious Thorrur civic body. Government Whip Beerla Ilaiah and MLA Gandra Satyanarayana will oversee the process at Jangaon and MLAs Balu Naik and Veerlapalli Shankar at Ibrahimpatnam.

17 Feb 2026 4:44 am
Religious Fervour Marks Rathotsavam At Srikalahasti

The processional deities of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were brought in a ceremonial procession from the Alankara Mandapam to the chariots stationed in front of the Bikkshala Gali Gopuram.

17 Feb 2026 4:35 am
TG Minister Thummala Calls On AP CM Naidu

The Telangana minister raised the issues of roads in common border areas, irrigation projects and railway lines and called for their completion in an expeditious manner for the benefit of the people from both the states.

17 Feb 2026 4:22 am
RTGS Meet: CM Calls For Simplifying Laws To Help People Access Services Easily

Naid held a review meeting on Real Time Governance System with the senior officials at Undavalli in Guntur district on Monday. He called for the setting up of a committee to ensure that the government services reached the people.

17 Feb 2026 4:13 am
Bhajan Clubbing Emerges As Viral Alternative To Conventional Nightlife

The innovative concept drew more than 2000 attendees, predominantly youth, to its most recent event in Visakhapatnam.

17 Feb 2026 4:01 am
3 Killed, Including Suspect, In Shooting At A Rhode Island Hockey Rink

Authorities said they believe the shooting was a targeted attack stemming from a family dispute.

17 Feb 2026 3:51 am
Hyderabad Youth Gear Up For Lent With New Habits, Digital Detox

Many young Christians in Hyderabad say they are preparing for Lent in personal and practical ways. Some see it as a time to reset habits.

17 Feb 2026 3:39 am
Madhira To Be Developed As Model Municipality: Bhatti

Development, welfare, and transparency, these three principles will guide us in providing better governance to the people of Madhira. Every promise made by the Congress-Telugu Desam alliance candidates during the elections will be implemented without deviation, and we will repay the peoples trust, he said.

17 Feb 2026 3:02 am
Cyber Cops Warn Of Ramzan Donation, Shopping Scams

V. Arvind Babu, DCP (Cybercrime), said scammers create fake websites, WhatsApp messages, Instagram pages and QR codes claiming to collect money for orphan children, mosque construction, medical emergencies, Gaza or disaster relief, and Ramzan food distribution.

17 Feb 2026 2:44 am
Engineering Dropout Among 3 Held With Cocaine

A private bus operator and driver who allegedly assisted in transportation, and a ridehailing app driver who delivered parcels, have also been named as accused.

17 Feb 2026 2:25 am
Priest Gets Life-term for Murder of Devotee

Krishna was arrested after police gathered technical and circumstantial evidence, leading to his conviction.

17 Feb 2026 2:17 am
Actor Trisha Condemns BJP Leader's Remark

Trisha posted on her social media, a legal communique in the wake of Nagenthran's comments linking her to Vijay while trying to criticise the actor-politician.

17 Feb 2026 2:14 am
Peace Panels Key to Crime-free Hyderabad: Sajjanar

Broadening the scope of public safety, the meeting also called for collective initiatives to combat cybercrime and eradicate the menace of drugs and ganja from the city.

17 Feb 2026 2:13 am
Bharat Sindhu MSME Park Phase-1 Completed: MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

The industrial park was named Bharat Sindhu MSME Park as the initiative was conceptualised when Operation Sindoor by Indian Army was underway.

17 Feb 2026 2:06 am
Congress Wins Nirmal, Gains In Other Municipalities

In Nirmal municipality, Congress members Appala Kavya and Appala Ganesh Chakravarthi were elected chairperson and vice-chairperson respectively.

17 Feb 2026 2:00 am
Nepalese Woman Held in Jabalpur for Burglaries in Hyderabad

Police tracked the fleeing accused to the Rupedia border, where they were apprehended just before crossing into Nepal.

17 Feb 2026 1:54 am
10 Days Time for Entries Into UMEED Portal

A fixed timeline was set, with clear instructions to finish pending work within 10 days.

17 Feb 2026 1:51 am
90,000 Govt Staff to Be on Census 2027 Work in State

A conference of district collectors will be convened shortly to sensitise them about timelines, responsibilities and detailed operational planning.

17 Feb 2026 1:49 am
Revanths Support-Women Policy Clicks

13 women leaders elected in open seats; women to head 70 urban local bodies; BRS backed one woman

17 Feb 2026 1:46 am
Congress Captures Nine Municipalities In Warangal Region

The party won clear majorities in Narsampet, Bhupalpally, Parkala, Maripeda, Mulugu and Station Ghanpur. In Wardhannapet, Kesamudram and Mahabubabad, it relied on alliances and ex-officio votes to secure control.

17 Feb 2026 1:36 am
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