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RBI Bans Bundling Of 3rd Party Products To Curb Mis-Selling

The proposed norms ban banks from bundling third-party products with their own offerings or marketing third-party products as their own. Promotional material must be clear and factual, with full disclosure of fees, charges and interest rates.

12 Feb 2026 2:54 am
Nationwide General Strike To Impact Public Life Today

The organisers expect support from the agricultural, rural and informal sector workers, employees and teachers as also staff of central and state public sector undertakings.

12 Feb 2026 2:45 am
Zero Power Cuts For Maha Shivaratri, Says Minister

During a high-level teleconference with DISCOM CMDs L. Siva Sankar, I. Prudhvi Tej and P. Pulla Reddy, along with senior Energy Department officials, the Minister reviewed preparedness measures in view of the anticipated surge of devotees at major Shiva temples.

12 Feb 2026 2:32 am
Two Vijayanagara-Era Metal Idols Seized Near Thanjavur

A team led by G. Balamurugan, ADSP-Tiruchy, and comprising K. Dhandayuthapani, sub-inspector, Idol Wing CID, Thanjavur Range and other members, found a Maruti Ertiga car with registration number TN 43 Q 5896 parked suspiciously near Valayapatti open ground on the Thanjavur-Chennai NH at 10.30 pm on February 6.

12 Feb 2026 2:27 am
Maharashtra To Host AI For Agriculture Summit

With the rollout of the new policy, Maharashtra is set to become the first state in the country with a dedicated Artificial Intelligence framework for agriculture, aimed at strengthening innovation, digital infrastructure and farmer empowerment, an official said.

12 Feb 2026 2:15 am
AP Cabinet Nod for Amaravati Marina Under PPP Mode

Under PMAYGramin 2.0, the cabinet fixed the unit cost at Rs.2.39 lakh per house, including convergence and SHG loans, with the state bearing interest subsidy between 202627 and 202829.

12 Feb 2026 1:55 am
Activists Allege Cruelty Against Animals at Kondagattu Temple

SAFI urged the police to initiate action against the accused. Activists said such practices continue despite statutory prohibitions.

12 Feb 2026 1:32 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings on Thursday, February 12, 2026

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

12 Feb 2026 1:31 am
Sultanabad, Huzurabad Record Highest Turnout in Karimnagar Region Polls

Sultanabad and Huzurabad led the district with impressive polling percentages of 81.53% and 81.47% respectively. Jammikunta followed with 79.81%, while Choppadandi recorded 78.76%, reflecting keen electoral interest in these towns.

12 Feb 2026 1:26 am
Municipal Polls - Kishan Reddy Says BJP Set For A Good Showing

Speaking with reporters, Kishan Reddy said all the efforts of the Congress party, and its strong-arm methods of trying to enforce its will on people through a brute display of power, and police help, will fail.

12 Feb 2026 1:26 am
Municipal Polls Congs Intimidation Will Fail, BJP Set to Show Its Strength: Ramchander Rao

The Congress, he warned, will have to pay a price for its excesses, and called on BJP workers to stay strong and have confidence in the party leadership, which he stressed, will stand with them.

12 Feb 2026 1:25 am
Polling Peaceful; 75.88% of Votes Polled in Municipalities

The Choutuppal municipality topped the state with a 91.91 per cent polling followed by Chandur with 91.52 per cent, Jinnaramwith 90.98 per cent and Pochampally with 90.95 per cent.

12 Feb 2026 1:24 am
Cong. Govt Violated Constitution in Dividing GHMC Into Three Corporations: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy also said several areas distant from the headquarters of the new civic bodies have been included into them, and this will result in those in rural areas, now merged in the corporations, lose employment guarantee scheme benefits, and other welfare programmes.

12 Feb 2026 1:22 am
IndiGo Assures DGCA of Full Compliance as FDTL Exemption Ends

IndiGo spokesperson said that as assured to the regulatory authorities earlier, the airline is maintaining an optimum pool of employees, including pilots, to ensure stable operations across its network.

12 Feb 2026 1:17 am
Flames in Scrap Shop; No Major Loss or Injuries Reported

The Fire Control Room received a distress call at 4.08 pm and fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

12 Feb 2026 1:17 am
Puri Refutes Rahuls Epstein Files Claim

Referring to the allegations against Epstein, Puri said there were victims who had brought cases against persons in authority, and maintained that his meetings were unrelated to any such activities.

12 Feb 2026 1:15 am
GHMC Trifurcation Unilateral, Unscientific: BRS MLA Vivekanand

Vivekanand said that even leaders in the Congress were unaware of the government decision that was announced on Wednesday morning. Even the mayor was in the dark. Decisions are being taken unilaterally and in secret, he said.

12 Feb 2026 1:12 am
Kidney Ailments Linked to Water, Toddy in Maktal, Narva

Families are spending between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 a month on tests, medicines, travel and consultations an unbearable burden for rural households.

12 Feb 2026 1:10 am
HYDRAA Clears 145 Truckloads of Garbage Near Pragatinagar Lake

Further, HYDRAA said it is planning to take-up the development works soon, including measures to prevent sewage water mixing in the lake.

12 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Doctors Assn Presents Details of Vacant Faculty Posts to DME

The survey highlighted that a significant number of departments lack professors and associate professors.

12 Feb 2026 1:02 am
HYDRAA Saves Costly Government Land From Encroachments in JH, Khanamet

HYDRAA said some persons allegedly tried to take advantage of the situation following the court stay. After inspection, the agency fenced the five-acre land parcel and installed HYDRAA boards to prevent further encroachments.

12 Feb 2026 12:57 am
Water, Sewerage Network Handed Over to HMWSSB

HMWSSB has now been restructured on the lines of GHMC, with zones divided into circles, sub-divisions and ward-level sections to improve administrative efficiency and citizen services.

12 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Group-1 Row: HC Orders New SIT, Officer Transfers

A division bench of Justice Battu Devanand and Justice Hari Haranadha Sharma heard two petitions on anomalies in evaluation of Group-1 answer scripts here on Wednesday and issued directions to the government.

12 Feb 2026 12:52 am
Municipal Exit Polls Give Congress Edge

In the municipalities, Pulse Today projected the Congress to win 84 to 85 out of 116 municipalities, followed by the BRS with 23 to 27 and the BJP with 4 to 5. AIMIM is projected to win one municipality.

12 Feb 2026 12:48 am
50 Monkeys Die in Warangal Capture Tragedy

A professional catching team from Tamil Nadu was hired on Tuesday to trap and relocate the animals to the Kaleshwaram forests.

12 Feb 2026 12:42 am
297 Students Join Anti-drug Workshop

Prahari clubs are student-led safety and awareness groups formed in schools to promote drug-free, safe and healthy environments.

12 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Microsoft CSR Launches Free Cyber Security, AI Training At JNTUA

The programme is being organised by Microsoft under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in collaboration with Roman Technologies, IIIT Lucknow and EY Global Ltd.

12 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Delhi Vet Flies To Save Golden Retriever After Needle Found In Stomach

Dr. Sridhar, the veterinary doctor treating the case, told this correspondent that the Golden Retriever, named Kobee, had ingested a needle and thread while under the care of a caretaker.

12 Feb 2026 12:32 am
235 Special Buses for Maha Shivaratri: TGSRTC

The Mahalakshmi Scheme offering free travel for women will be applicable on these special services.

12 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Bharat Bandh Likely to Disrupt Transport in Telangana

The bandh centres on opposition to the four new labour codes introduced by the Centre, which replace 29 earlier labour laws.

12 Feb 2026 12:28 am
Traffic Slightly Heavy as Voters Head Home

Personnel were stationed at key intersections to regulate movement and prevent bottlenecks.

12 Feb 2026 12:25 am
NASR Girls Back Lion Adoption Drive

Curator J. Vasantha expressed gratitude: This generous donation from NASR Girls School inspires other schools and students to join our animal adoption scheme. Krithin will thrive thanks to their passion.

12 Feb 2026 12:23 am
Government Doctor Dies of Cardiac Arrest While Driving

RMO felt unwell on duty; locals rushed him to hospital.

12 Feb 2026 12:23 am
Three Rescue Teams in Place to Capture Tiger

Tiger in Siddipet may become first ever radio-collared big cat in Telangana.

12 Feb 2026 12:22 am
Visakhapatnam Airport Revises Flight Schedules Over IFR, MILAN 2026

The closure of the airspace will affect 16 flights eight arrivals and eight departures. The two Chennai-Vizag-Chennai services 6E581 and 6E881 have been cancelled for the five days.

12 Feb 2026 12:21 am
RERA Orders Sale Pact Within 15 Days

The complaint was disposed of with no order as to costs.

12 Feb 2026 12:20 am
Chain Snatcher Targets Nurse in Abids

Abids police said Sirisha, employed as a nurse at Mallareddy Hospital, sustained minor injuries on her neck and was treated at a hospital. Her statement was recorded.

12 Feb 2026 12:20 am
IAF to Showcase Firepower at Vayu Shakti

More than 120 assets, including 77 fighter jets, 43 helicopters, eight transport aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft, will participate in the biennial firepower demonstration

12 Feb 2026 12:18 am
Nizamabad Records 62% Polling

Counting of votes will commence at 8 am on the 13th under security arrangements.

12 Feb 2026 12:18 am
It Will Be AIADMK Govt, Affirms EPS

He said that he had not replied to Vijay who had claimed that the fight in the elections was between the DMK and the TVK because he did not consider the new party worthy of any consideration.

12 Feb 2026 12:16 am
Minister Seeks Report After Body Carried On Bike

Collector told to ensure poor families get transport support.

12 Feb 2026 12:16 am
Harish Thanks BRS Workers for Hard Work, Say Results Will Prove BRS Strength

KTR, Harish Rao claim misuse of power despite strong turnout.

12 Feb 2026 12:02 am
Faith and Lights Blend at Tungabhadra Aarti in Kampli

Around ten priests who had arrived from Varanasi performed the Tungabhadra Aarti in the style of the Ganga Aarti, creating a majestic and deeply devotional atmosphere.

11 Feb 2026 11:58 pm
78.09% Polling in Nalgonda, Khammam Municipalities

Chandur tops voting; counting to decide 161 councillors.

11 Feb 2026 11:53 pm
Land Handed Over for 200 Crore Five-Star Resort in SV Puram

He directed the company to secure all required clearances in coordination with the concerned departments and complete construction within the stipulated timeframe, assuring administrative support.

11 Feb 2026 11:53 pm
Cash Seizures, Clashes Mark Warangal Civic Polls

Former Speaker Sirikonda Madhusudhana Chary later criticised the ruling government, alleging misuse of money and influence

11 Feb 2026 11:41 pm
Telangana HC Directs Hydraa To Restore the Rock Garden in Jubilee Hills

Court gives eight weeks to clear encroachments and revive site.

11 Feb 2026 11:40 pm
Vysyaraju Jewellers Opens 16th Showroom in Somajiguda

The outlet was inaugurated by film actress Kajal Aggarwal

11 Feb 2026 11:35 pm
Traders Warned Against Violating Norms

KPHB inspector Rajasekhar Reddy also directed traders not to encroach footpaths or roads for business purposes, stating that such violations would attract action

11 Feb 2026 11:29 pm
Lakhs Of Devotees Attend Annual Feast Of Gunadala Lourdes Matha

The Bishop, who was the chief guest on the concluding day of the three-day celebrations, clarified that his remarks on inequality reflected his personal conviction.

11 Feb 2026 11:28 pm