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Farmers Protected; US Cuts Tariffs on Several Agri Products to 0%: Chouhan

He said Indian farmers interests have been fully protected in the trade deal and that no key crops, fruits, dairy products, or spices have been opened to American imports

8 Feb 2026 10:45 am
IND vs USA: Memes Flood Social Media

Fans turn Indias T20 World Cup win over USA into a meme fest, celebrating Suryas match-winning knock and a spirited American fightback.

8 Feb 2026 9:29 am
Anand Mahindra Flags New Yorks Deep Freeze with Striking Photograph

Mahindras post captures a city imprisoned by an unrelenting cold snap as extreme cold warnings are issued.

8 Feb 2026 9:07 am
Brad Arnold, Lead Singer of Grammy-Nominated Rock Band 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47

The band said in a statement that Arnold passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer.

8 Feb 2026 8:46 am
Army Chief Reviews J&K Counter-Terror Ops, Advanced Tech Plans

The Army said the army chief commended all ranks for their unwavering dedication, professionalism and steadfast commitment to duty

8 Feb 2026 8:31 am
PM Modi Accorded Ceremonial Welcome in Malaysia

The reception followed his arrival in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally welcomed him at the airport

8 Feb 2026 8:20 am
Kota Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Two as Several Injured

Kota Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar Agrawal stated that the incident occurred at a site where new construction was underway, and the structure collapsed from top to bottom

8 Feb 2026 7:48 am
AP CM Naidu Not Giving Time for Tungabhadra Talks: Shivakumar

Speaking at the Raichur Utsav programme on Saturday, Shivakumar said local leaders have been urging him to stop the loss of Tungabhadra water

8 Feb 2026 7:15 am
Netanyahu to Meet Trump as US-Iran Talks Resume and Tensions Rise

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehrans nuclear program

8 Feb 2026 7:06 am
US Sets June Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal, Zelenskyy Says

If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added

8 Feb 2026 6:48 am
Japan Votes in Test for PM Takaichi as Snow Weighs on Turnout

Takaichi, who became prime minister in October after being selected LDP leader, sought a mandate from voters in a rare winter election as she rides a wave of popularity

8 Feb 2026 6:34 am
8 Feb 2026 4:05 am
11 Held in Cybercrime Drive; 43 Lakh Returned to Victims

Four techies lose 1.2 crore to stock market scams in Cyberabad

8 Feb 2026 3:58 am
Will Have To Go By Party's Decision, Says DyCM

Congress MLC Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday expressed confidence in his father completing full term in office and revealed the central party leadership has not entertained pressure on power sharing in Karnataka.

8 Feb 2026 3:40 am
Bharat Future City Land Acquisition Picks Up Pace

About 2,200 acres in Kothapalli within the mandal limits are being surveyed

8 Feb 2026 3:31 am
Death Of Midday Meal Cook In Bee Attack: Meghwal Samaj Demands Martyr Status For Deceased Kanchan Bai

The community members gathered at the district collectorate at Neemuch to demand to declare slain Kanchan as martyr and release a reward of Rs one crore to her family.

8 Feb 2026 3:19 am
Two Youths Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Minors In West Godavari

A Class X student died by suicide at a residential school in Pedavegi in Eluru

8 Feb 2026 3:09 am
Justice Will Be Ensured To Bereaved Family: SC Commission Chief

Jawahar visited the village on Saturday and consoled the bereaved family members. He interacted with the family and expressed deep sympathy over the incident.

8 Feb 2026 3:04 am
Mother, Two Daughters Found Dead In Tirupati District

Police said they are examining all angles to rule out any foul play.

8 Feb 2026 2:59 am
Farmers Can Book Drones Like Cabs: Collector

The collector directed agriculture officials to ensure that drone rental services are made available in every region to enhance convenience for farmers.

8 Feb 2026 2:57 am
117 Firms Invested Rs 30,000 Crore In AP Tourism Sector

Addressing the media at Rajamahendravaram on Saturday, the minister said such large-scale investments had never been witnessed earlier and that the tourism sector was now acting as a key engine of economic development for the state.

8 Feb 2026 2:51 am
Bengaluru: FIR Filed After Pregnant Cat Shifted from Apartment

HAL Police registered a First Information Report under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

8 Feb 2026 2:48 am
Bhatti: Elect Congress For Growth of Urban Areas

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday appealed to voters to elect the Congress candidates in the municipal elections, stating that this was necessary for comprehensive development of urban areas.

8 Feb 2026 2:43 am
Union Minister Promises Comprehensive Development of Kondaveedu Fort

Union minister of state Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Saturday announced plans for the comprehensive development of the historic Kondaveedu Fort, highlighting its heritage and tourism potential during festival celebrations in Palnadu district.

8 Feb 2026 2:38 am
APATA Seeks Dedicated, Quick Corridor To Bhogapuram Airport from Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) has urged the state government to immediately take up measures to improve passenger access to the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport.

8 Feb 2026 2:35 am
Rajiv Swagruha Plot Auction Generated Rs.56crore

Rajiv Swagruha Corporation on Saturday earned Rs 56 crore from auctioning plots near the Outer Ring Road.

8 Feb 2026 2:31 am
Mokila Thanda Sarpanch Suspended for 6 Months After Son Vandalizes Panchayat Office

Rangareddy district collector C. Narayana Reddy has suspended V. Shanthamma, sarpanch of Mokila thanda in Shankarpally mandal, for six months, after her son allegedly destroyed the local panchayat property just three days after she took over last year.

8 Feb 2026 2:28 am
Thimmamma Marrimanu To Be Developed As Global Tourist Hub: MLA

Thimmamma Marrimanu, the worlds largest banyan tree located in the Kadiri region of Sri Sathya Sai district, will be developed as a global tourist hub, said Kadiri MLA K. Venkata Prasad on Saturday.

8 Feb 2026 2:23 am
State Braces For 18,000 MW Summer Power Demand

Telanganas electricity demand is rising steadily with the end of winter, and officials expect the summer peak to cross 18,000 MW, surpassing last years record of 17,162 MW set on March 20.

8 Feb 2026 2:20 am
Union Budget A Boon For Andhra Pradesh: Rammohan Naidu

Union minister for civil aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 202627 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

8 Feb 2026 2:15 am
Goof-up By Operator Leads To 9 Mins Delay

The nearest fire tender was located less than 100 metres at a fire outpost from the FSL building

8 Feb 2026 2:14 am
20 Cases Booked, Expired Meat Destroyed During Food Safety Drive In Ongole

Food safety drive in Ongole: 20 cases booked, 50 kg expired meat destroyed

8 Feb 2026 2:12 am
SC Deadline Expired: MP Govt Weighs Seeking Extension In Vijay Shah Hate Speech Case

The state government may take the plea of incomplete probe by the special investigation team (SIT), constituted to probe the matter, to seek more time from the supreme court to take a call on granting permission to prosecute him, a senior state government official said.

8 Feb 2026 2:10 am
West Begnal Minister Faces Mob Fury Over Convoy Hit-And-Run

Sources said that the west Bengal state minister Siddikullah Chowdhury, s convoy was passing through the Kashipur village on Rejinagar - Sarbangapur state highway suddenly one speeding convoy car hit and runaway one waiting baby on the road, locals tried hard to stop the convoy but they failed as convoy not rescued the badly injured baby.

8 Feb 2026 2:04 am
Physiotherapist Dies By Suicide

Police registered a case of suspicious death based on a complaint filed by her father

8 Feb 2026 2:03 am
Faculty Shortage Ails Telangana Med Colleges

At least 27 government medical colleges, including those in the city, are facing a severe shortage of teaching faculty, according to an analysis of faculty data by the Telangana Resident Doctors Association (TRDA)

8 Feb 2026 2:03 am
India To Have Trade Deficit With US From Next Year; To Remove Non-Tariff Barriers On Agri Imports

The framework statement issued by the White House said that India intends to purchase $500 billion of U.S. energy products, aircraft and aircraft parts, precious metals, technology products, and coking coal over the next 5 years.

8 Feb 2026 1:56 am
AIMIM Will Be Game Changer In Karimnagar: Owaisi

He introduced 15 AIMIM candidates for the upcoming municipal polls and expressed confidence that the party would make significant gains.

8 Feb 2026 1:55 am
Congress Weighs Options as DMK Plays Hardball on Seats

Congress to decide on DMK alliance after high-level talks with Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

8 Feb 2026 1:47 am
Driver Stabbed Resisting Phone Theft; Snatcher Caught by Public

Shankar was rushed to Gandhi Hospital and is out of danger

8 Feb 2026 1:42 am
Trapped Tiger Quarantined At ARC In Visakhapatnam

The centre is currently vacant following the death of the lioness Bigo last month. The tiger, which strayed from the TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, had evaded capture for the last 17 days.

8 Feb 2026 1:35 am
Revanth: None Can Erase KCRs Loot History in Telangana

Revanth Reddy noted that former IPS officer R.S. Praveen Kumar, now a BRS leader, had previously stated that a fake currency case had been registered against Chandrashekar Rao

8 Feb 2026 1:28 am
Doctors Welcome WHO Focus On Wearables

Reacting to discussions at the WHOs Montreal meeting, physicians said wristworn devices offered a more reliable alternative to traditional selfreported surveys, which often underestimate physical inactivity.

8 Feb 2026 1:20 am
Events Today

Sangeeta Vibhavari by SRB Musical Events will be held at Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha.

8 Feb 2026 1:12 am
Hyderabad Gen-Z Embrace Bhajan Nights, Supper Clubs

Our GenZ is taking to Bhajan Clubbing it is spirituality and modernity merging beautifully, particularly keeping in mind the sanctity of the bhajans, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his radio programme in January, commenting on a trend that has also entered Hyderabad.

8 Feb 2026 1:11 am
Fungi Love Sugar, Slowing Its Intake Makes Them Harmless: Study

According to Dr Varahan, targeting fungal metabolism could open a new way to treat infections. Since these processes are essential for fungal survival, they may be harder for fungi to resist.

8 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Lokesh Says Quantum Valley Will Develop Products Of Global Potential

The minister asserted that the AQV will under one roof produce products, generate hardware, software and algorithms, and export them globally.

8 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Prakasam Jawan Awarded Sena Medal for Daring Glacier Rescue

Trained as a commando instructor, Pullaiah descended into the crevasse and successfully rescued both soldiers, risking his own life.

8 Feb 2026 1:03 am
Tawade To Be BJPs BMC Mayor Candidate; Sena Fields Ghadi As Deputy

BJP names Ritu Tawade for BMC mayor, Shiv Sena fields Sanjay Ghadi as deputy mayor

8 Feb 2026 1:00 am
NTR Stadium to Turn into 'Spiritual Township' for Two-Day Nirankari Samagam

Hyderabad is bestowed with the good fortune of hosting this sacred Sant Samagam for the third time. With the blessings of Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj, the first Regional Sant Samagam of South India was organized here in the year 2000, and in 2013, this city again stood witness to this divine event

8 Feb 2026 12:58 am