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Bengaluru Advocate Suspects 'Vehicles Fitness Certificates Scam In Karnataka, Demands Inquiry

While, a physical inspection is required under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the advocate alleged that issuance of Fitness Certificates by Inspectors of Motor Vehicles is mandatory but these Inspectors of Motor Vehicles allegedly issued issued fitness certificates mechanically without a physical examination of the vehicles.

14 Feb 2026 3:00 am
Synchronised Terrestrial Bird Census Across TN On Feb. 14,15

In 2025, the terrestrial bird census covered all 38 districts, documenting 401 species across 1,093 terrestrial locations, with a total count of 2.3 lakh birds recorded during March 1516.

14 Feb 2026 2:52 am
SP Announces Tight Security At Srisailam Over Maha Shivaratri

Additional police forces requisitioned are from Kurnool, Anantapur, Annamayya and Kadapa districts.

14 Feb 2026 2:49 am
MP Gurumurthy Seeks In LS Immunotherapy For Cancer Care

The Union minister said immunotherapy services are being provided at select tertiary-level government hospitals equipped with necessary infrastructure, trained specialists and approved drugs

14 Feb 2026 2:46 am
ACB Catches Deputy Tahsildar Red-Handed With 10,000 Bribe

An extent of Acr.35.84 cents of land at Yerrabommanapalli village in Chakrayapeta mandal in the name of Khadreeya Mosque had been declared as Inam land.

14 Feb 2026 2:41 am
14 Feb 2026 2:38 am
CM Releases EAGLE Annual Report2025

Congratulating the EAGLE team, the CM lauded the agencys strategic transformation of the anti-narcotics framework into a technology-enabled and intelligence-driven enforcement system.

14 Feb 2026 2:35 am
AIMIM Set To Play Key Role In Bhainsa Chairman Post

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi campaigned in Nirmal and Adilabad, bolstering the partys prospects.

14 Feb 2026 2:31 am
Injured Teacher To Be Recommended For Bravery Award

Teacher Panditha Haritha sustained serious stab injuries while courageously resisting an alleged attack by an auto driver

14 Feb 2026 2:25 am
Saluru Degree College Hostel Construction Set To Resume After Four Years

Under the PM-Janman initiative, construction of 19 tribal welfare hostels will be accelerated

14 Feb 2026 2:16 am
US Reveals $38 Billion Plan to Transform How It Detains Migrants

The largest facilities will have the capacity to hold as many as 10,000 people

14 Feb 2026 2:09 am
Top ECI Official Review Poll Preparedness

The officials conducted detailed review meetings with the CEO, State Police Nodal Officer, all Enforcement agencies, District Election Officers, Commissioners of Police, Inspector Generals of Police, Deputy Inspector Generals of Police, Superintendents of Police and other Officials concerned with election management.

14 Feb 2026 2:08 am
Govt Circumvents Perceived Plot, Expedites Womens Aid

Allegedly that was a conspiracy by some forces in New Delhi and their minions in the State to approach the court and also make other efforts to stop the distribution of assistance citing the coming Assembly elections as the reason.

14 Feb 2026 1:57 am
Lokesh Hosts Dinner For Chittoor, Ankapalli Leaders, Families

Lokesh had organised a similar get-together for another parliamentary segment a day ago

14 Feb 2026 1:43 am
NCP(SP) Leader Alleges Invisible Forces Behind Ajit Pawars Exit

In his tribute to Ajit Pawar published in the Rashtrawadi monthly magazine, Shinde claimed that after the merger process was completed, it was decided to hand over all the partys reigns to Ajit Dada.

14 Feb 2026 1:32 am
MP Plans To Open Market, Malls, Restaurants In Cities, Towns 24 Hrs, Move To Generate Employment, Revenue

The proposed move will benefit the employees of the Information Technology (IT)-related units and other industries.

14 Feb 2026 1:26 am
AP To Apply NEET-UG For B. Sc. Nursing Admissions

Of the 16,000 seats, 4,000 seats remained vacant

14 Feb 2026 1:23 am
BJP Candidate Dies Before Counting in Luxettipet Ward

A total of 910 voters were in the ward, of whom 695 exercised their franchise, including 20 postal ballots.

14 Feb 2026 1:07 am
Two Convicted In 1.76-crore Trust Fraud Case In Nellore

The case, which dragged on in the court for years, related to the financial dealings of the Help to Poor People International Trust of Gudur

14 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Celebratory Firing Kills Minor Band Boy In MP Town, Speeding Truck Ploughs Marriage Procession, 4 Injured

The incident took place when the marriage party was going in a procession from Gola Kuan to Saroj Marriage Garden under Moti Nagar police station, police said.

14 Feb 2026 1:03 am
Wife, Child Missing After Row Over Handset

Mother leaves home with daughter over a mobile phone dispute

14 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Denial Of Pension To Martyrs Mother Highly Unjust, Cgarh High Court Says

According to the defence, the petitioner, Filisita Lakra, mother of the martyred cop, submitted the application to the authorities concerned to extend the benefit of the family pension to her following the death of her husband who had been sanctioned pension.

14 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Principal chief conservator of forests Inspects Nehru Zoo

Vinay Kumar inspects enclosures, meets keepers on first official visit

14 Feb 2026 12:45 am
Rose Is At Heart Of This Valentines Day In Ooty

The celebration of Valentines Day is just not about young love birds reaching out to their respective sweethearts with gifts, mainly red roses, chocolates and greeting cards, but also an occasion for others to express their affection to their loved ones

14 Feb 2026 12:37 am
Husband Suspended For Campaigning For Wife

Two Congress candidates win ward polls by one vote

14 Feb 2026 12:35 am
Hanuman Vahana Seva Held on Friday Morning

Nearly 3,000 devotees served daily with donors support

14 Feb 2026 12:34 am
Family of 4 Hurt in Wall Collapse Due to Drainage Failure

Poor drainage blamed for collapse in Falaknuma area; police book owner

14 Feb 2026 12:33 am
Hyderabad Gets 5th Bhima Jewels Showroom in Hyderabad

Located opposite the Botanical Garden, the store is spread across 11,000 square feet. It offers gold, diamond and silver jewellery.

14 Feb 2026 12:31 am
APSRTC To Run Special Buses For Maha Sivarathri, Pakala Beach Festival From Nellore, Prakasam

No change in fares; Plan to run 435 special buses in Tirupati region for Maha Sivarathri

14 Feb 2026 12:31 am
Congress CPI Tie in Kothagudem

Congress secured majority wards in Aswaraopet and Yellandu municipalities, enabling it to win the chairmans posts without outside support.

14 Feb 2026 12:30 am
Ballari Range IGP Invokes PIT NDPS Act Against Habitual Drug Offender

According to officials, his activities were not isolated incidents but part of a continuing and repetitive pattern. Harsha said the Ballari Superintendent of Police collected all relevant documents and carried out a scientific assessment of the accuseds activities.

14 Feb 2026 12:27 am
Congress Set To Claim Nizamabad Mayor Post

For the first time in two decades, Congress is poised to claim the mayors post.

14 Feb 2026 12:27 am
Nimmala Promises Efforts To Complete Neradi Barrage, Gundrevula Project

On the Gundrevula project falling under AP and Telangana, the minister said that a DPR was prepared. The state government was pursuing the mandatory inter-state concurrences and statutory approvals required to take up the project

14 Feb 2026 12:26 am
14 Feb 2026 12:25 am
Bandi Vows Saffron Surge After Karimnagar Win

Addressing jubilant supporters alongside former mayor Y. Sunil Rao, Bandi Sanjay dedicated the victory to Mahashakti Ammavaru and to the peoples faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modis governance.

14 Feb 2026 12:24 am
Fire Accident in Pharma Company; Several Workers Injure

Reports said that a block of the factory was damaged in the blast and the resultant fire.

14 Feb 2026 12:21 am
Minister Cites Rs 20,088 crore Investments, Promises 1.22 lakh Jobs

The minister noted that tent cities would be developed for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, alongside the promotion of eco, adventure, cruise, agritourism, heritage, medical and wellness tourism, in addition to the traditional temple tourism

14 Feb 2026 12:21 am
APSRTC to Run 435 Special Buses in Tirupati Region for Maha Shivaratri

Booking counters will function at key locations such as Mukkoti and Kapilatheertham

14 Feb 2026 12:20 am
Saffron Surge in Karimnagar, Cong Scores in Ramagundam

Congress sweeps Ramagundam in North Telangana civic polls

14 Feb 2026 12:19 am
Woman Sedates Mom, Burns Her to Death

Police identified the deceased as Vuravakonda Ramadevi, 47, who lost her husband 20 years ago.

14 Feb 2026 12:13 am
Anti-drug Cyclothon Enters 18th Day; Massive Rally Held In Vijayawada

Sivanath lauded the joint initiative of the police and Sujana Foundation, saying the campaign aimed to safeguard the future of youth. Chowdary said drug addiction devastates families and generations

14 Feb 2026 12:13 am
Council Pandemonium During Discussion on Governors Address

YSR Congress members storm podium amid fee-reimbursement row

14 Feb 2026 12:09 am
200 Students Observe Live Proceedings of AP Assembly

Teachers accompanying them expressed happiness over the initiative, noting that such visits play a crucial role in nurturing informed and responsible future citizens.

14 Feb 2026 12:08 am
Revanth Reddy Asserts Dominance with ULB Sweep

The results, coming after its recent success in the gram panchayat polls, gave the Congress a completeness which the party missed in 2023 Assembly polls

14 Feb 2026 12:08 am
Kollu Alleges Spurious Liquor Scam Under YSRC Rule

Thousands of vehicles were seized during the crackdown, often hitting poor vehicle owners.

14 Feb 2026 12:06 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, February 14, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Mist/hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31 C and 18C respectively

14 Feb 2026 12:06 am
K.C. Singh | Will BNPs Big Win Lead To Reset Of Delhi-Dhaka Ties?

The BNP-led alliance reportedly leads with 216 seats out of 299 seats, with that led by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) having won 76 seats. JeI is questioning the elections integrity and not yet conceding defeat

14 Feb 2026 12:03 am
Praja Arogya Vedika Urges Substantial Budgetary Hike

The forum opposed excessive reliance on PPP models in health and tourism, urging greater focus on strengthening public healthcare.

14 Feb 2026 12:03 am
Centre Shelves Action Plan Against Rahul

Rijiju said the Speaker will be consulted on whether to send the matter to the House privilege committee

14 Feb 2026 12:00 am
Rousing welcome to CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon at Marina

Officials said 52 coastal villages have been identified for sustained engagement through CISFs coastal units in coordination with port authorities and other stakeholders.

13 Feb 2026 11:59 pm