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Congress Won 90 per cent Seats in Municipal Polls: Revanth Reddy

The Gram Panchayat buildings should be constructed in all tandas along with drinking water tanks: CM

15 Feb 2026 3:14 pm
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi A Test Beyond the Boundary

Vaibhavs academic journey has been unconventionalhis attendance often sacrificed for cricket tours and matches. Yet, the school has ensured he remains eligible to sit for the exams

15 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
Astronomers Puzzle Over Inside Out Planetary System

Four planets observed orbiting a red dwarf star; rocky outermost planet challenges formation theory, says scientists.

15 Feb 2026 2:49 pm
Bhatti Offers Special Prayers for CM, Ministers

Praying for the prosperity of the State and for all people to live with good health and longevity, Bhatti Vikramarka and his wife Nandini, offered prayers at the Sri Mrityunjaya Swamy Temple

15 Feb 2026 2:34 pm
Suryakumar Looks at Stats a Lot, He Understands What He Needs To Do: Abhishek Nayar

Abhishek Nayar explained the challenges Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi could pose to Indias opening duo, and how Suryakumar Yadav can navigate the spin attack from Usman Tariq and Mohammad Nawaz

15 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
First Feline Larry Marks 15 Years As Britains Political Top Cat

Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British governments official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers

15 Feb 2026 2:15 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies Knock Out Nepal With Dominant 9-Wicket Win

With this defeat, Nepal have been knocked out of the tournament

15 Feb 2026 2:08 pm
China Is The Real Threat, Taiwan Says In Rebuff To Munich Speech

Taipei rejects China's dominance saying only Taiwan's people can decide their future.

15 Feb 2026 1:51 pm
ICE To Spend $38.3 Billion On Detention Centers Across US, Document Shows

ICE Plan calls for eight large detention centers, 16 regional processing centers

15 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
T20 World Cup 2026, India vs Pakistan: Winning Probability

This will be the ninth meeting between the two teams in T20 World Cup history

15 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
Maha Shivaratri: Ponnam Offers Pattu Vastrams to Lord Bhimeshwara Swamy

Thousands of devotees thronged the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple and the adjoining Bhimeshwara Swamy shrine for darshan.

15 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
European Allies Say Navalny Was Poisoned By Dart Frog Toxin

Russia has repeatedly denied responsibility for Navalny's death, Russia said latest claims are Western propaganda hoax , says Tass

15 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Mull Including Steve Smith in Crucial Game Against Sri Lanka

Smith has joined the squad as Marsh's cover, but the 36-year-old is yet to be officially added to the 15-man T20 World Cup squad

15 Feb 2026 12:24 pm
Pollock Confident Theyll Finish in Top Eight

Shaun Pollock and Anil Kumble hail South Africas dominant run in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, praising Aiden Markrams leadership and Marco Jansens match-winning spell.

15 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
Independent Candidates Become Crucial to Elect Chairpersons, Mayors in Telangana

The role of independent candidates became significant as hung verdict was delivered in 36 municipalities

15 Feb 2026 11:58 am
US, Iran To Hold New Round Of Nuclear Talks In Geneva, Swiss Government Says

Second round of discussions after U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to Tehran.

15 Feb 2026 11:57 am
There Is No Truth in Dhurandhar Offer Rumours, Says Nagarjuna

Nagarjuna dismisses rumours of being approached for Akshaye Khannas role in Dhurandhar and expresses admiration for director Aditya Dhar, ahead of Dhurandhar Revenge release.

15 Feb 2026 11:40 am
Sara Arjun Has to Wait for Tollywood Roles?

Sara Arjun opts for a socially relevant, performance-driven role in Euphoria, choosing substance over a conventional commercial debut.

15 Feb 2026 11:36 am
Ram Charan Greets Buchi Babu Sana, Hails His Passion

Ram Charan hails Buchi Babu Sana, confirms April 30 release for sports drama Peddi; films first single by AR Rahman creates records as actor eyes comeback after Game Changer setback.

15 Feb 2026 11:31 am
Count On Meetings Being Truly Productive : Zelenskyy Talks to US Envoys

Zelenskyy talks to US envoy Witkoff And Kushner ahead of trilateral meeting in Geneva

15 Feb 2026 11:29 am
Telangana Government Urged to Honour and Support Native Talent

Filmmaker Venu Udugula urges the Telangana government to back Telangana-centric cinema with exclusive awards, subsidies, and incentives, citing successes like Balagam and the launch of the Gaddar Film Awards.

15 Feb 2026 11:26 am
Maha Shivaratri: Keesaragutta Temple Witnesses Huge Turnout

The endowments department in coordination with the police and revenue departments made elaborate arrangements for the convenience of devotees

15 Feb 2026 11:20 am
Who Was Saketh Sreenivasaiah? Indian Student Found Dead in US

Masters student at University of California, Berkeley and IIT Madras alumnus was reported missing in California before his body was found, officials said.

15 Feb 2026 10:54 am
Naidu Greets NTR Memorial Trust on Completion of 29 Years

Naidu emphasised that the Trust continued to champion the core belief of Telugu Desam Party founder NT Rama Rao (NTR), who viewed leadership as a duty to the underprivileged

15 Feb 2026 10:37 am
Tiger Spotted Near Villages in Siddipet

Forest Department urges farmers and residents of Vithalapur and Machapur to remain alert.

15 Feb 2026 10:25 am
Anita Katyal | Will PM House Shift To Seva Teerth Soon?

The buzz is that the place is almost complete and that finishing touches are being given to the PMs residence. But what will happen to the Prime Ministers old residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, earlier known as 7, Race Course Road

15 Feb 2026 10:01 am
India a Very Successful Emerging Economy, Ideal for AI Summit: Antnio Guterres

I strongly congratulate India for organising this Summit. It's absolutely essential that AI develops itself to the benefit of everybody, everywhere and that countries in the Global South are part of the benefits of AI, he said.

15 Feb 2026 9:56 am
India Wedded to Strategic Autonomy: Jaishankar

The external affairs minister was responding to a question on whether India will stop buying Russian oil under the provisions of a trade deal and if such a move could impact New Delhi's policy of strategic autonomy.

15 Feb 2026 8:59 am
Maha Shivaratri Celebrations Begin with Devotion Across Telugu States

Shiva temples witness massive influx of devotees from early morning hours as special rituals and prayers are performed.

15 Feb 2026 8:52 am
Missing Indian Student Saketh Sreenivasaiah Found Dead

Consulate Expresses Condolences, Pledges Full Support for Repatriation and Family Assistance

15 Feb 2026 8:00 am
T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan Predicted XI

India and Pakistan have played 16 T20Is, with the former leading 13-3. In T20 World Cups, the record becomes even more skewed, with India leading 7-1 in eight matches.

15 Feb 2026 7:27 am
Tennessee Father, Son, Relatives Killed in Colorado Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs

Authorities have revealed the names of four people who died after a single-engine airplane crashed into mountainous terrain near Steamboat Springs on Friday.

15 Feb 2026 7:18 am
Four Astronauts Arrive at ISS to Replace Evacuated NASA Crew

SpaceX delivered the US, French and Russian astronauts on Saturday, a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral.

15 Feb 2026 7:09 am
Bangladesh's new cabinet to take oath on Feb 17

We have been informed that the President will administer the oath of office (to the new cabinet) on Tuesday at the Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) complex, a Bangabhaban (presidential palace) official said on the condition of anonymity on Saturday.

15 Feb 2026 7:01 am
Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty

About 300 people and their pets gathered in the neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, on Rios west side.

15 Feb 2026 6:57 am
Crown Prince Urges World to Stand With Iranians as 250,000 Rally in Munich

Exiled Crown Prince Calls for Regime Change as 250,000 Rally in Munich Against Irans Government

15 Feb 2026 6:43 am
US, Iran to Hold New Nuclear Talks in Geneva: Swiss Government Says

Oman, which welcomed the first round of indirect talks on February 6, will host the talks in Geneva, the Swiss ministry said on Saturday, without specifying which days.

15 Feb 2026 6:36 am
US Military Reports Series of Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets in Syria

US Central Command said in a statement that American aircraft had conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 IS targets between February 3 and Thursday, hitting weapons storage facilities and other infrastructure.

15 Feb 2026 6:25 am
Berkeley Police Continue Their Search For Missing Bengaluru Student, Family Apprehensive

The family of Saketh Sreenivasaiah resides in Srigandada Kaval of Bengaluru city while Saketh left for University of California, Berkeley to take-up studies in Master of Science degree in September, 2025.

15 Feb 2026 4:05 am
BC Sub-Plan 2026-27: 51,020.56 Crore Outlay For Inclusive Growth

Backward Classes constitute about 49.55 per cent of the population, as projected from the Smart Pulse Survey based on the 2011 Census. A total of 138 communities are classified into five groups BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D and BC-E.

15 Feb 2026 3:57 am
Buggana Terms AP Budget A Bundle Of Lies

Rajendranath pointed out that while the government has boasted of a high growth rate and drawn comparisons with the centre, the corresponding rise in revenue is disproportionately low.

15 Feb 2026 3:50 am
Attapur Police Arrest Man For Damaging Car And Setting Shop On Fire

The complainant, 23-year-old Syed Furkhan runs a second-hand air-conditioner shop at Akber Hills in Attapur. Police said that on February 12 at around 7 pm, Sahman barged into the shop and allegedly tried to attack Furkhan with a stick.

15 Feb 2026 3:44 am
Meghwal Calls On Youth To Become Architects Of A Developed India

On the day, SRMU-AP conferred its Honoris Causa degree upon DRDO chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat, also secretary of the Department of Defence R&D, for his pioneering contributions in propelling defence research, advanced materials engineering, and technological innovation to new frontiers.

15 Feb 2026 3:39 am
Maha Shivaratri To Witness Immersive Devotion On Sunday

Barricades have been erected to ensure a smooth darshan for devotees. A temporary bridge has been constructed at Pattiseema for the darshan of Bhadrakali Sametha Veerabhadra Swamy. The temple is located amid the Godavari River.

15 Feb 2026 3:30 am
Telangana Pharma Hub Gets Centre Of Excellence Status

The PRIP scheme, with an outlay of 5,000 crore till FY 2030, supports R&D across the pharmamedtech lifecycle from early research to product development and commercialisation.

15 Feb 2026 3:20 am
9-Year-Old Dies In Accident At Lingojiguda, Father Severely Injured

Police said Vaddagoni Ramesh, 33, was travelling on his bike from Choutuppal to his native village Aregudem along with his daughter Vaddagoni Rihansika, a Class IV student. She was riding pillion with him.

15 Feb 2026 2:51 am
CPI Stages Stir Against Medical, Pharma, Education Mafia

The demonstrators raised slogans against privatisation of government medical colleges if quality education and medicines are to be provided to the people.

15 Feb 2026 2:45 am
Maha Kumbhabhishekam Of Kotilingalu At R.K. Beach Today

The event will be the showpiece of Maha Shivaratri celebrations in north Andhra

15 Feb 2026 2:41 am
AIADMK Has Become Branch Office Of BJP: CM

Recalling some unsavoury incidents like the murders in Kodanad estate, the killing of a father and son at the police station in Sathankulam, the Pollachi sex scandal, police firing at innocent protestors opposing the Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi, he said that they all happened during the AIADMK rule: Reports

15 Feb 2026 2:38 am
Sarvepalli MLA Brings Krishnapatnam ZP HS Students to APLA

The MLA later hosted lunch for the students at his office in Vijayawada, during which students spoke about their first-hand insights into the functioning and significance of the assembly: Reports

15 Feb 2026 2:32 am