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Blinkit, Zepto set to make Ramzan easy for Hyderabad homes

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 tomo

Order for fresh staff fixation in schools

Round table discussion draws suggestions on future development models for State

YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu released from Rajahmundry Central Prison

Accusing Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his son Lokesh of orchestrating the attack on his house and family in Guntur on January 31, the for

Alterations at ancient rock art site in Kumittipathi village in Coimbatore removed

Clamour for fire safety audit gets louder in Kozhikode

With over 160 fire outbreaks within the past one-and-a-half months in the district, concerns are mounting over the effectiveness of the existing

Hubballi: To facilitate change, society should learn to honour the honest, says Justice Santosh Hegde

Former Lokaykta of Karnataka and former Supreme Court judge N. Santosh Hegde has said that in order to bring about large scale change, the societ

Bengaluru: Farmers on other stretches of BBC project hold out, impasse continues

Organ transplant consortium launches paediatric renal care programme in Tiruchi

Ukraine officials will boycott Paralympics over Russia participation, sports minister says

International federations for each sport on the Paralympic Games programme had said they would maintain bans on athletes from those countries, bu

Blinkit booked after police trace banned knife sales on app

Delhi Police has filed a case against Blinkit. The instant delivery platform is accused of selling knives that do not meet government specificati

Anchunad hills in Vattavada comes alive with the ancient ritual of Mankooth

PM Modi, Croatia PM discuss ways to add momentum to bilateral ties

The Croatian leader also said his visit is taking place in the context of the AI Impact Summit-2026, during which his delegation will discuss the

Tributes paid to freedom fighter Singaravelar

Formation of 12 new village panchayats notified in Erode district gazette

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out ahead of Super 8s

Sri Lankas T20 World Cup campaign has hit another snag as fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is ruled out with a leg muscle strain. Dilshan Madushan

Reema H Kundnani joins Reliance Industries after exit from Brookfield Properties

Reema H Kundnani has taken the reins as the new CMO for Jio World Centre under the Reliance Industries umbrella, following a fruitful four-year s

J&Ks Debt At Rs 1.37 Lakh Cr For Fy25 To Be Offset By Increased GSDP: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmirs total debt in the financial year 2024-25 is estimated at Rs 1,37,067 crore, 48 per cent of the Union Territorys

PM Modi discusses ways to add momentum to bilateral ties with Croatian counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive talks with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Discussions focused on strengthening ties in t

After Operation Sindoor, experts call for action against cognitive warfare spreading anti-India narratives

Experts are calling for a new body to promote India's global strategic interests. This organization would counter negative narratives that harm t

Hyderabad: People jam roads in last-minute preparation for Ramzan

Hyderabad: Heavy traffic was reported from several areas of Hyderabad on Wednesday, February 18, with people rushing to make preparations for the

Watch: Omar Abdullah congratulates Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for reaching Ranji Trophy final

'COVID vaccine has worst side effects ever': Dr Rogers' explosive testimony shocks Senate hearing

Tambaram police seize over 2,700 kg of banned tobacco products

YSRCP seeks resumption of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project

New study points to alarming degradation of Veli-Akkulam estuary

T20 World Cup: India opt to bat against Netherlands; Washington, Arshdeep included

The Netherlands brought in Noah Croes instead of Fred Klaassen

Doctors strike affecting patient care at MCHs

Suspension of elective surgeries from Thursday is expected to disrupt patient care, leading to a backlog of cases and prolonged waiting periods f

Remembering S Ramachandra: Cornerstone of Kannadas parallel cinema

Ramachandra, popularly known as Ramu, blended technical precision with artistic depth to shape the visual language of Kannada cinema

Imagery reveals Iran repairing, shielding facilities as US pressure grows

Iran is actively rebuilding and hiding key sites after recent attacks. Satellite images reveal new construction and efforts to conceal facilities

Andhra Pradesh Assembly approves Bill for collecting only 50% of VLT during construction period

The House also passes a Bill making registration mandatory for all AYUSH clinics, dispensaries, therapy centres and hospitals to prevent unqualif

A.P. Tourism to go big on branding, festivals and global showcasing

Logan Pauls rare Pokmon card sells for Rs 150 crore at auction

Hyderabad: Logan Paul, a social media star and professional wrestler, made history by selling his rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokmon card for Rs. 14

Top news of the day: Rohit Pawar says two extra fuel tanks on Ajit Pawars plane, demands setting up of monitoring committee; Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory, and more

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Christian forum opposes mandatory singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram

Power is the real currency of economy: Revanth at Mumbai Climate Week

Reiterating Telanganas ambition to grow from a $200-billion economy to $1 trillion by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047, the Chief Minister explained

The Centre and the margins

Residents stage road roko demanding basic amenities in Salem

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Karnataka: Three of family dead in accident

Truck par namaz, highway kiya jam: Zee News fined Rs 1 lakh for false reporting

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

Haryana Redefines Entertainment: STAGE Unveils Its Power-Packed 2026 Slate in Rohtak

Stop Hindu certificates to politicians, Gogoi tells Assam CM

The State Congress president said that his predecessor, Bhupen Kumar Borahs decision to join the BJP has exposed his long-rumoured proximity to H

Google to lay new undersea cable routes between US and India: CEO Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, will house a gigawatt-scale compute facility and an intern

MSMEs secure trade commitments worth 81 crore in Tradex Kerala

More than 30 international buyers from over 20 countries and around 400 MSMEs from nine key sectors across Kerala participate in the meet

As publishing goes open access, does ONOS still deliver value for public money?

Govt. approves 601.40 acres of land for Google data centre in Vizag

Against the initial allotment of 480 acres at three locations in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts, the data centre has now been allotted 26

Kerala Cabinet nod for Kerala Nativity Card Bill

The Nativity Card is modelled on the existing Nativity Certificate issued by the State government to certify that a person is a Keralite. The car

Live updates on Hyderabad Ramzan crescent moon sighting committee meeting

Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the crescent moon sighting committee, has commenced

Watch: Eileen Gu hits back at journalist over two golds lost question

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 89.60 feet

Health Department signs MoU for dementia care

TN warns public against purchase of unapproved oral nicotine pouches; notices issued to Amazon, dealers

The Public is advised to refrain from using such nicotine pouches as an aid for smoking cessation, gutka and tobacco chewing cessation or for tre

Home Minister inaugurates dedicated police outpost at Mangaluru International Airport

The facility is designed to ensure a continuous police presence at this critical access point

UEFA to probe claims of 'discriminatory behaviour' towards Real Madrids Vinicius

Tuesday's (February 17, 2026) first leg of the knockout phase play-off tie was stopped for more than 10 minutes after Vinicius complained to Fren

Minister Azharuddin launches welfare schemes for minorities in Nampally

Hyderabad: The Telangana Minorities Finance Corporation on Wednesday, February 18, launched a series of economic support, asset distribution, and

TATA WPL 2026 Shatters Records To Become Most-Viewed Season

Digital and TV viewership soar to unprecedented highs; final sets new benchmark for womens cricket

India vs Netherlands playing 11 prediction: Probable line-ups for Ahmedabad match

India is set to rest players for their T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands. The team has already secured a Super 8 spot. This game offers

Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the two sides agreed on almost all issues related to a ceasefire monitoring mechanism, which wi

Delhi HC seeks steps to fill DCW vacancies

Court questions Delhi government on vacant chairperson, member posts in Delhi Commission for Women

RTO emphasises on safe riding practices

Galgotias University Removed From AI Expo for Showcasing Chinese Robot as Own Innovation

The controversy over Galgotias robotic display erupted immediately after the social media users quickly identified the robot as the Unitree Go2,

RPF intensifies crackdown on illegal vending on trains and platforms

DMK failed to solve basic problems plaguing agricultural sector: Farmers federation

None of the election promises of DMK given in 2021 with regard to irrigation projects hav been fulfilled, says Vaigai Kiruthumal Gundar Irrigatio

NGT orders survey of 'illegal' quarrying near Tata Cancer Hospital in Navi Mumbai

The National Green Tribunal has ordered a survey of alleged illegal stone quarrying near Tata Cancer Hospital in Kharghar. The hospital had compl

Grants-in-Aid To Decline, but States To Spend More on Capex in FY27

The decline in grants would continue in FY27 as the 16th Finance Commission has recommended discontinuation of post-devolution revenue deficit gr

I'm not a Rahulian as he's far too distant from me in life: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Mr. Aiyar's remarks come amid strained ties with the Congress

The Hormuz Threat: Iran's Most Powerful Card Against The US

Two American carrier strike groups are now positioned within operational reach of Iran. One, the USS Abraham Lincoln, has been tracked roughly 70

Hyderabadis in Mumbai, this Ramzan sweet trail is for you

Hyderabad: As the silver crescent will be sighted this evening, the holy month of Ramzan will begin tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, across India

NDA stages demonstration condemning State Govt. for diverting funds meant for SC/ST welfare to other schemes

Tamil Nadu Government has diverted over 25,000 crore meant for SC/ST welfare to other general schemes, and hence National SC/ST Commission has so

India Is Central To The Future Of AI Innovation: Former US AI Advisor Krystle Veda Kaul

At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping geopolitics, defence, and global commerce, the scale and ambition of India's AI Impac

Christopher Nolan Faces Challenges as DGA President Amid Industry Turmoil

The emerging AI interference in creative fields and the ongoing negotiations between Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Netflix regarding a

Chernobyl-Scale Disaster Warning In AI Guru Stuart Russell's Note To World

The world does not have an answer yet to what would happen to humanity if machines start 'thinking', UC Berkeley professor Stuart Russell said at

Odisha Woman Fights Off Bear With Axe To Save Husband

Malde Soren and his wife, Lili Soren, had ventured into the forest to collect leaves when they suddenly encountered a group of six wild bears.

MTF Trading Explained: Stocks lists, margin rules and what demat investors need to know

As more retail investors turn to margin trading, understanding how MTF stocks are selected, how margins are maintained, and what rules apply afte

Ramzan 2026: Palestinians hold first Taraweeh prayers in Gaza after ceasefire

Gaza Strip: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip performed the first Taraweeh prayers of Ramadan on Tuesday evening since the October ceasefire, gather

Vellore: 7 people were injured after a 60-foot temple chariot topples during Mayana Kollai festival

New tax code changes could leave refunds unclaimedheres what one expert says to watch for

IRS tax refund tips: New tax laws introduced over 100 changes, including expanded deductions and credits, potentially leaving many Americans with

Galgotias University apologises for AI Summit mix-up, blames ill-informed rep

Galgotias University has apologized for confusion at the AI summit. A representative mistakenly presented a Chinese-made robotic dog as their own

Congress needs Shashi Tharoor till Kerala polls, favour may not last after: CPM's John Brittas

CPI(M) MP John Brittas suggests the Congress leadership's ceasefire with Shashi Tharoor is temporary, driven by the upcoming Kerala Assembly elec

Thirumayam Inspector shifted after video clip on his removal of petty shop goes viral

IRS reveals tax refunds are higher this year, giving millions of Americans a welcome boost

Tax refunds in the US are higher this year, giving extra money to many people. The IRS says millions are still waiting for payments, and more ref

Target shoppers could receive $1,711+ after retailer agrees to $2.2 million transparency settlement

Target will pay over $1,700 to eligible individuals due to a class action lawsuit alleging failure to disclose salary ranges in Washington job po

Zepto discontinues Zepto Daily as subscriptions fail to anchor loyalty in quick commerce

The quick commerce firm said it periodically reviews and refines its subscription and loyalty programmes. The move leaves Swiggy Instamart as the

After BMC setback, Raj Thackeray meets Eknath Shinde amid MNS unease

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, marking their first interaction since the BMC e

Four more village panchayats created in Tiruchi district

Bhupen Borahs resignation exposes rift in Assam Congress,Priyanka to step in

Bhupen Borah, a two-time legislator who headed the State unit from 2021 to 2025, announced his resignation citing self-respect and dissatisfactio

Kalaburagi: Police and doctors strive to build healthy society, says Police Commissioner

Suhoor and Iftar times in the US: Full Ramadan schedule

Ramadan 2026 in America is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. Muslims across the United State

Here is Yash-starrer Toxics alleged plotline, story goes viral

Hyderabad: Yashs upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is one of the most-anticipated releases in Indian