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SC Verdict in Pratyusha Case Reaffirms Truth Over Public Pressure

Public opinion in high-profile cases does influence the line of investigation

21 Feb 2026 9:28 pm
Liquor Being Sold 2040 Over Mrp In Godavari Districts

This is particularly so at the mushrooming belt shops (unauthorised outlets) in villages: Reports

21 Feb 2026 9:27 pm
CM Pats AP Students For Global AI Summit feat

Students described meeting the Chief Minister as a motivating experience and expressed willingness to contribute to Andhra Pradeshs development

21 Feb 2026 9:18 pm
Chaos In Jubilee, Banjara Hills Caused By Illegal Parking

Parking a major concern in any residential areas in the city, the commercial spaces filled Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills has its own set of chaos episodes with traffic, congestion, challans and sign boards: Reports

21 Feb 2026 9:17 pm
Mobile Shop Gutted In Kukatpally

Preliminary inquiry suggests the fire was of electrical origin, with old wiring suspected to have triggered a short circuit: Report

21 Feb 2026 9:11 pm
Beeda Condemns YSRC For Bringing Temple Images into Council

Ravichandra demanded an apology from Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSRC leaders

21 Feb 2026 9:04 pm
Ban Paraquat In Telangana Demand Grows Louder

The problem is there is no antidote for paraquat poisoning: a private hospital doctor

21 Feb 2026 9:02 pm
21 Feb 2026 8:53 pm
Peace Panel Formed To Resolve Student Union Dispute at Andhra University

Both unions will be required to comply with the committees ruling.

21 Feb 2026 8:52 pm
ACB Traps Deputy Tahsildar for Accepting Bribe of 12,000

An application was submitted on January 29.

21 Feb 2026 8:48 pm
Cgarh RS Polls: Bhupesh Baghel Emerges Strong Contender For Congress Ticket!

Two RS seats from Chhattisgarh are going to biennial polls on March 16, notification for which is scheduled to be issued on February 26: Reports

21 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
South Africa Quite at Home, Says Quinton

The series against India preceding the World Cup too has come in handy.

21 Feb 2026 8:45 pm
India AI Impact Summit:88 Countries Endorse New Delhi Declaration on AI

The declaration formalises principles centred on 'welfare of all and happiness of all', reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modis human-centric AI vision. The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the summit, Vaishnaw said

21 Feb 2026 8:42 pm
APs EAGLE Wing Sets 2026 Roadmap To Intensify Anti-Drug Operations

Operation Chaitanya, launched after Alluri Sitarama Raju district was identified as a ganja cultivation hub in 2024, played a key role: IG Ravikrishna

21 Feb 2026 8:32 pm
Harish Rao Alleges Police Misuse In Municipal Polls

Harish Rao also referred to incidents of alleged intimidation, including cases filed under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against BRS workers: Reports

21 Feb 2026 8:23 pm
In Jolt To BJP, MP Ananta Maharaj Accepts Top State Award From Mamata Banerjee

Mr Roy's presence at the state government event in Deshapriya Park of south Kolkata has triggered fresh speculations about his equation with the Trinamul Congress supremo to deal a blow to BJP in the upcoming Assembly Election here: Reports

21 Feb 2026 8:14 pm
Backyard Poultry Project To Boost Livelihoods Of Manyam Tribal Families

Under the initiative, poultry units will be distributed to women and self-help groups in tribal habitations to generate sustainable income: Reports

21 Feb 2026 8:04 pm
AP Records 320 Bird Species In GBBC 2026, Ranks 12th Nationally

In Visakhapatnam, observers recorded 134 species, reflecting the citys unique combination of coastal wetlands and urban landscapes. Vizianagaram followed with 115 species, highlighting the importance of village tanks and rural wetlands in supporting water birds and migratory species

21 Feb 2026 7:51 pm
India Vs South Africa In Repeat Of Previous Cup Final

The hosts beat The Netherlands comfortably here a few days ago while South Africa have played three of their four Group stage matches in Ahmedabad and know the conditions just too well: Reports

21 Feb 2026 7:49 pm
NSF Opposes MHA Instruction Compulsory Singing, Of Vande Mataram In Schools, Asks Schools In Nagaland To Refrain From Following It

The Naga student body then said the specific instruction that the days work in all schools may begin with the community singing of Vande Mataram, coupled with directions to popularize the national song and anthem, is deeply concerning.

21 Feb 2026 7:43 pm
Shrimp Farmers In Dire Straits With Diseases Breaking Out At Aqua Ponds

In the interim, feed cost has increased to 4,000 per tonne, which is quite abnormal, according to West Godavari Prawn Farmers Welfare Federation secretary Gadiraju Subba Raju. He said feed cost will be 1.50 lakh to 2.50 lakh per acre. This would lead to farmers getting only 220 to 230 for 100 count of shrimp, which is quite low

21 Feb 2026 7:38 pm
Amit Shah Vows To Free Assam From Illegal Infiltration, Targets Congress

Addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for a new campus of the 10th Battalion of Assam Police, Mr Shah asked the people to give third term to a BJP government and blamed past governments for what he described as demographic stress in several districts of the state: Reports

21 Feb 2026 7:31 pm
New Polytechnic Building Must Last Seven Decades, Says MLA

Inspecting the Rs 28 crore project, the MLA said the 70-year-old institution, known for producing engineers, should have infrastructure that lasts for decades without compromise on quality.

21 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
Citizens Group Urges Centre to Bring Endowments Under RTI

Subrahmanyam pointed out that the High Court itself had recommended amending the Act, noting that temples receive substantial public funds

21 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
JUST SPAMMING|Time When Political Desperados Seek an Identity

He was given the opportunity to sit there because Jayalalithaa had taken ill and continued sitting there after her passing.

21 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
BJP Accuses NC of Misleading Public on J&Ks Constitutional Issues

Sharma further said that legislative proceedings are now under greater public scrutiny due to increased digital access to Assembly debates. This transparency, he argued, has made it more difficult for political parties to make unverified claims or evade accountability

21 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
Biomedical Waste Must Be Disposed Scientifically: Prasanthi Reddy

The MLA warned that improper disposal of used syringes, bandages and other medical waste could turn hospitals into sources of infection, posing serious risks to patients and healthcare staff.

21 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
Andhra Pradesh Wants Amaravati As Energy-Efficiency Investment Hub

The Investment Bazar is being organised under the energy efficiency financing platform of the bureau of energy efficiency, government of India.

21 Feb 2026 7:19 pm
LIC Housing Finance to Auction Properties of Ex- MP Renuka

The company has invited e-bid submissions until March 23, 2026, and stated that the e-auction will be conducted on March 24, 2026

21 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Elect To Bat First Against New Zealand in Super 8 Opener

Pakistan's captain, Salman Agha, won the toss and elected to set a target by choosing to bat first.

21 Feb 2026 7:10 pm
Zero Litter Governance Theme for SwarnandhraSwachh Andhra This Month

Highlighting the economic benefits of recycling, Dr Venkateshwar said waste management could generate income and livelihoods

21 Feb 2026 7:07 pm
Structured Support Reshapes Sporting Talent In Odishas Tribal Heartland Lanjigarh

Bhushan recently brought laurels to Odisha by clinching a bronze medal in the 100-metre open mens category at the Khelo India Tribal Games Athletics Meet 2026, held at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela. His achievement marks a significant milestone not only for his family but also for the tribal-dominated region he represents

21 Feb 2026 7:04 pm
Police Probe IAS Academy Chain-Link Pyramid Scheme In Jagtial

The scheme offered higher returns for larger payments.

21 Feb 2026 6:59 pm
High-Tech Driving Tests Leave Aspirants Stunned

The results in Nellore underline the shift.

21 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
CMRF-Backed Heart Transplant Gives New Lease of Life to Young Woman

Sathyavathi described the transplant as a second life and thanked the doctors and the government for their support

21 Feb 2026 6:54 pm
10.57 Lakh Inter Students To Appear for Andhra Pradesh Exams From Feb. 23

Students have been advised to reach their examination centres well in advance.

21 Feb 2026 6:53 pm
Dutch Top Olympics Medals Table In Short Track

Italy's Fontana makes history as Italy's most decorated Olympian with 14 medals

21 Feb 2026 6:51 pm
Alls Well With Alpha

Reports of exclusive OTT release and tension centring on Alia Bhatt dismissed

21 Feb 2026 6:48 pm
Indian Traditions can Guide Nations Progress: Venkaiah Naidu

He said Siddhartha College had played a significant role in the progress of the state and the country, attributing its success to discipline, dedication and commitment

21 Feb 2026 6:43 pm
Skipper Surya Set For Super Show

SKY did not think too much about triple-duck Abhishek Sharmas dry run in the tournament so far

21 Feb 2026 6:41 pm
Rahman Agrees to Credit Dagar for Veera Raja Veera

Supreme Court orders acknowledgment of Dagarwani Dhrupad tradition

21 Feb 2026 6:41 pm
Yash To Handle the Megaphone for His Next Film

He wont be doing another KGF movie in the foreseeable future

21 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
The After-Dark Emerald Glow

Resort evenings are getting reimagined with fluid silhouettes and emerald accents defining after-dark dressing

21 Feb 2026 6:35 pm
The Perils of Dr. Google & DIY Diagnosis

As an increasing number of people try to self-diagnose via online searches, doctors have some sound advice for cyberchondriacs

21 Feb 2026 6:29 pm
Congress Leaders Took Decision On Power-Sharing, Only Need To Be Announced: PWD Minister

The issue of power sharing was also discussed in the past meeting as well: Satish Jarkiholi

21 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Massive Rush in Andhra Pradesh for Government Jobs, Including Contract Ones

Specialist doctors though are preferring employment in the private sector

21 Feb 2026 6:24 pm
A Shop With No Price Tags Offers Dignity to Vizags Poor

The initiative was founded by Vijay and Neeraja, a husband-and-wife duo, who launched the Friends Meet Society on September 20, 2025

21 Feb 2026 6:22 pm
Jawan Hurt In Landmine Blast During Demining In Mulugu

Official sources said a team of security forces was engaged in detecting and neutralising explosives in the area to facilitate road construction when the incident occurred: Reports

21 Feb 2026 6:19 pm
CPM Alleges 3,500-Crore Annual Burden From Power Duty Amendment

CPM state secretariat member Ch. Babu Rao said the Assembly passed the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty (Amendment) Act, 2026 on February 18: Reports

21 Feb 2026 6:14 pm
Khamosh Exclusively Linked to Shatrughan Sinha's Persona: Mumbai HC

It needs no reinforcement that the expression Khamosh which was delivered by the Plaintiff (Sinha) in his unique and distinct style in one of his films is associated exclusively with the Plaintiff's persona, the HC said.

21 Feb 2026 5:54 pm