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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday hailed artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force and underlined the need for closer India-Spain cooperation to leverage its potential for inclusive development. In his talks with Modi, the Spanish president said the AI Impact Summit could emerge as turning point to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegr
New Delhi: Amid global fears of an AI bubble, Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended the massive spending around Artificial Intelligence, likening tech infrastructure being built to the historical expansion of railroads and highways, which became essential foundations for long-term economic value and growth. Fielding questions on how CEOs can overcome boardroom scepticism regarding AI returns, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stor
Hyderabad: After spending nearly 90 days in jail, Immadi Ravi, the main accused behind the iBomma piracy racket, was released from the Chanchalguda Jailon Wednesday evening, February 18. The previous day, he was granted conditional bail by the Telangana High Court, which directed him to submit his passport to the police. He cannot leave the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our
Hyderabad: A man allegedly killed his former wife, a software employee at her house here on Wednesday, February 18, police said. The incident happened in an area under Vanasthalipuram police station limits when the accused entered the victims residence when she was alone and allegedly attacked her with a knife resulting in her instant death. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our
New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered a case against instant delivery platform, Blinkit, for allegedly selling knives that violate government-prescribed specifications after it was found that people involved in crimes had got them delivered online, an official said on Wednesday, February 18. Police found such knives listed for sale on Blinkit while looking for online Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tel
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to March 18 the hearing on a plea moved by the ED alleging obstruction by the West Bengal government, including by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in its search operation at the I-PAC office and the premises of its director in connection with an alleged coal pilferage scam. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can
Hyderabad: Backward Classes have won more than 61 per cent seats in the recently held municipal elections in Telangana. Though 28.22 per cent of wards in municipalities and 35.25 per cent divisions in municipal corporations were reserved for them, they ended up securing 61 per cent of the wards and divisions. BC Commission Chairman G Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel
Hyderabad: Mehdipatnam police on Wednesday, February 18, secured convictions for two people in e-petty cases and sentenced them to three days of imprisonment. The accused have been identified as Mohammed Faizan and Mohammad Sameer, both residents of Mallepally. According to the police, the two were found suspiciously roaming the streets by covering their faces in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram
Varanasi: Hindutva workers were driven away by locals in Uttar Pradeshs Varanasi, after their efforts to intimidate Muslim shop owners proved futile. The locals pushed back, demanding that the right-wing members show their identity proof instead. In a video that surfaced on Wednesday, February 18, a few people are heard shouting, ID dikha (Show your Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin
Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding their official engagements here, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They were seen off at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top
Seventeen men, charged with the murder of a Muslim father and son in 2023 in Chhattisgarhs Bemetara district, were acquitted by a sessions court on Tuesday, February 17. Rahim Umad Mohamed, 55, and his 35-year-old son Idul Mohammed were allegedly beaten to death with stones and sticks by a mob in Chechanmeta village on April Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca
Hyderabad: Former MLA and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Balka Suman was arrested on Wednesday, February 18, for allegedly attacking Minister Vivek Venkatswamys convoy in Mancherial district the previous day. He has reportedly been sent to a 14-day judicial remand. BRS cadres reportedly pelted stones at the minister when he was enroute to attend the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc
Hyderabad: A video circulating on Instagram shows gleaming lights and decorations at actor Vijay Deverakondas Hyderabad residence in Jubilee Hills and now fans are convinced that the set-up is linked to his impending wedding. While the actor himself hasnt confirmed any specifics, the timing could hardly be more exciting as speculation around his wedding with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by s
Hyderabad: As many as 318 Backwards Class (BC) Gurukul students appeared for the 2026 Joint Entrance Examination Mains (JEE Mains), out of which five students scored above 90 percentile and 28 students scored above 80 percentile. In the girls category, A Nithiya scored the highest with 92.19 percentile and in boys, M Narender scored Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel
New Delhi: After a Chinese-manufactured robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi sparked online backlash for claiming to be made by a private university in Uttar Pradeshs Noida, the professor, on Wednesday, February 18, said her words were interpreted wrongly. Galgotias Universitys Prof Neha Singh said her comments were made in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy declared that in the next five years, the urban areas of Telangana will have no industry or factory, indicating a shift to rural areas or on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Speaking at the Mumbai Climate Week on Wednesday, February 18, the chief minister outlined Telanganas long-term development vision, linking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing
Hyderabad: Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, is set to marry his fiance, Saaniya Chandhok, on March 5, 2026, in Mumbai. The wedding celebrations will begin on March 3, 2026, with the main ceremony taking place on the evening of March 5. The exact location remains undisclosed for security reasons, but it is Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo
Colombo: Pakistan rode on Sahibzada Farhans scintillating, maiden hundred and their spinners excellent display to beat Namibia by a handsome margin of 102 runs and enter the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday, February 18. Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable 199 for three in their must-win game. Farhan, who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha
Ramzan 2026 has officially begun. With the moon sighted in India on Wednesday, February 18, the first day of the holy month will be observed tomorrow, Thursday, February 19. Mosques and homes across the country are illuminated, special prayers have commenced, and muslims are preparing for a month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual devotion. For Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing
Hyderabad: Heavy traffic was reported from several areas of Hyderabad on Wednesday, February 18, with people rushing to make preparations for the holy month of Ramzan. The roads at Mir Alam Mandi, Mahboob Chowk, Mallepally, Asifnagar, Yakutpura Bada Bazaar, Chintalmet, Chandrayangutta, Misrigunj, Azampura and Amberpet were witnessing an unusual rush since the afternoon, leading to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on W
Hyderabad: Logan Paul, a social media star and professional wrestler, made history by selling his rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokmon card for Rs. 149.5 Crore at an auction. This sale set a new world record for the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction. Bidding Process and Auction Details The auction lasted 42 days, with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You
News Broadcasting and Standards Authority (NBDSA) imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Zee News for false reporting aired on March 4, 2025, based on an unverified social media clip. The decision was taken based on complaints received from Indrajeet Ghorpade, Utkarsh Mishra and Syed Kaab Rashidi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.
Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the crescent moon sighting committee, has commenced its monthly meeting in Hyderabad to determine the start date of Ramzan in India. The beginning of the holy month in India will depend on whether the crescent is sighted today. If confirmed, Ramzan will begin tomorrow. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram b
Hyderabad: The Telangana Minorities Finance Corporation on Wednesday, February 18, launched a series of economic support, asset distribution, and skill development initiatives at Red Rose Palace, Nampally. Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin was the chief guest and participated in the distribution of cheques, mopeds, etc. A special focus was placed on empowering minority women through Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and To
Hyderabad: As the silver crescent will be sighted this evening, the holy month of Ramzan will begin tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, across India. From Hyderabads Old City to Mumbais Bohri Mohalla, homes and mosques prepare for Sehri and the return of fasting, prayer, and late-night food traditions. While Hyderabad takes pride in Haleem and Qubani-ka-Meetha, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by s
Gaza Strip: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip performed the first Taraweeh prayers of Ramadan on Tuesday evening since the October ceasefire, gathering among the ruins of mosques and in makeshift prayer spaces set up in tents amid ongoing humanitarian hardship. The prayers marked the beginning of the holy month after the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou
New Delhi: Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday, February 18, said India is already witnessing the kind of transformation that can produce the next world-leading AI major from within, asserting that the ecosystem has evolved significantly and the country is producing extraordinary homegrown companies. Pichai lauded high developer energy and thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem in India. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Storie
Hyderabad: Yashs upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is one of the most-anticipated releases in Indian cinema. The gangster drama is scheduled to hit the screens on March 19, 2026. While not much has been revealed until now, the plot has recently surfaced on the website of its UAE Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can a
Amaravati: The body of a seven-year-old girl was found in a drum on Tuesday, February 17, after she was allegedly raped and murdered by her neighbour in Madanapalle. The accused was found dead in a lake the next day after he escaped from police custody. The child, the daughter of a local handloom worker, had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download o
Hyderabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, February 18, arrested a member of banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who has been absconding for the past three years, after he arrived at the Cochin International Airport from the UAE. Moideenkutty P, a resident of Kattipparuthi in Malappuram district, Kerala, was taken into custody Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub
Hyderabad: Criticising the Congress government in Telangana over its order allowing Muslim employees to leave offices early during Ramzan, the BJP on Wednesday, February 18, said similar courtesies should be extended to the Hindu community. Selective concessions risk creating a perception of discrimination, Telangana BJP Chief Spokesperson N V Subhash said. He cited instances where Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on
Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan is all set to bring back the spiritual glow of Ramzan with the second season of her talk show Raunaq-e-Ramadan, officially announced for 2026. Sharing the news on Instagram, Sana expressed gratitude for the love received last year and promised viewers evenings filled with roshni, sukoon aur apnapan. The show Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our
The Epstein Files suggest the existence of a global criminal trade, while the acts described in them were led by extremist beliefs, according to a statement released by independent experts from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The statement released on February 17 warned that not only do the alleged acts amount to gravest Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha
Hyderabad: A man posing as a customs official of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) duped a 53-year-old man out of Rs 75,000 by promising to sell iPhones at a lower price. The victim, Gyam Alfred, who runs a cool drink shop at Secunderabad Railway Station, was approached by an unknown person on Tuesday, February Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can
Riyadh:Worshippers gathered on Tuesday, February 17, to perform the Isha and first Taraweeh prayers of Ramzan 14472026 at the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia. It came after authorities confirmed that Ramzan would begin in the Kingdom on Wednesday, February 18, following the sighting of the new crescent moon. The moon-sighting committee announced after Maghrib Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by
Hyderabad: The Telangana Labour Commissioner M Dana Kishore on Tuesday, February 17, issued an order allowing shops and establishments in Telangana to operate beyond their regular hours till 5 am for the month of Ramzan. As per the order, all shops and establishments have been exempt from provisions of Section 7 (1), 12 (1) and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You
India saw two significant but contrasting judicial views one from the Supreme Court and the other from the Chhattisgarh High Court both interpreting a womans bodily integrity and the legal parameters that define rape or attempt to rape. On one hand, the apex court set aside the controversial Allahabad High Court ruling that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You c
Hyderabad: South Indian superstar Jr NTR is not only known for his powerful performances on screen but also for his love for cooking. In an interview with Esquire India, the actor revealed some of his personal favourites, including his favourite evening snack: Punugulu. He shared that he enjoys making this popular South Indian dish for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann
Hyderabad:Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled visit to Israel, India has refrained from signing a joint statement by 85 UN member states condemning Israels decision to seize large areas of the occupied West Bank. Modi will travel to Israel on a two-day visit from February 25 to 26, where he will address the countrys Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo
Nagpur: A sub-adult male tiger was found dead on railway lines in Nagpur, possibly after being hit by a train, officials said on Wednesday, February 18. The big cat was one and a half years old, and its carcass was spotted in the Jamtha area near the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium on Tuesday night. Also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download
Mumbai: Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Bollywood star Salman Khan, is currently hospitalised in Mumbai after suffering a minor brain haemorrhage. He was admitted to the ICU at Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday and was placed on a ventilator as a precautionary measure. Family members, including Salman Khan, rushed to the hospital and were seen Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin
Mumbai: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, facing multiple cases of fraud and money laundering, told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, February 18, that he cannot say when he will return to India as he is legally barred from leaving the UK. In a statement submitted through his counsel Amit Desai to the high court, Mallya Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can
Sri Vijaya Puram: Three women and a man were arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly blackmailing a person to extort money with his partly undressed photos and videos after honey trapping him, police said on Wednesday, February 18. The person came into contact with one of the women on a dating app and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also dow
New Delhi: Microsoft on Wednesday, February 18, said it is on pace to invest USD 50 billion by the end of the decade to expand artificial intelligence access across the Global South, as it warned that AI adoption in the Global North is roughly twice that of the Global South and the gap is widening. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for
Hyderabad: Varanasi, a fantasy-mythological action-adventure film directed by S. S. Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, is quickly becoming one of the most ambitious and expensive projects in Indian cinema. This movie, set to release on April 7, 2027, is already creating significant buzz globally due to its grand scale and massive budget. A 25-Minute Sequence Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by
New Delhi: South Africa, riding on Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis fiery knocks, beat UAE by six wickets in a low-scoring Group D match here on Wednesday, February 18. South Africa players celebrate their six-wicket win over UAE in the T20 World Cup, securing their Super 8 spot. Chasing UAEs 122 for 6, built largely Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also d
Hyderabad: While India awaits dusk, the Hilal Committee of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that the Ramzan crescent moon has not been sighted today. The holy month of Ramzan in New Zealand will begin on February 20, 2026. Ramzan crescent moon not sighted in New Zealand, confirmed by others Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels
Pune: The Pune police on Wednesday, February 18, detained 11 Bangladeshi women staying illegally in the city, officials said. These women were found in possession of fake Aadhaar cards and other residential documents, they said. Based on the tip-off, a search operation was carried out in the citys Budhwar Peth, a red light area, Deputy Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann
Hyderabad: Two youths were booked on Sunday, February 15, after one reportedly posed as a woman wearing a burqa and scarf at the Korutla bus station in Jagtial, Telangana. Speaking to Siasat.com, Korutla Sub-Inspector Chiranjeevi confirmed the incident, saying the youth were wearing burqa to make videos for Instagram. The incident took place at the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing
Hyderabad: Making a mockery of womens safety in the city, bike-borne miscreants snatched a gold chain from a woman near the Chief Minister of Telanganas residence at Jubilee Hills on Wednesday, February 18. The woman, Manasa, a native of Kadapa, is currently staying in a hostel in Madhapur and works as a software engineer at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca

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