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Bharat Sindhu MSME Park Phase-1 Completed: MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

The industrial park was named Bharat Sindhu MSME Park as the initiative was conceptualised when Operation Sindoor by Indian Army was underway.

Congress Wins Nirmal, Gains In Other Municipalities

In Nirmal municipality, Congress members Appala Kavya and Appala Ganesh Chakravarthi were elected chairperson and vice-chairperson respectively.

Nepalese Woman Held in Jabalpur for Burglaries in Hyderabad

Police tracked the fleeing accused to the Rupedia border, where they were apprehended just before crossing into Nepal.

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: 60+ years, 90+ credits and Oscar glory how did the Godfather stars death at 95 mark the end of a legendary career?

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: Robert Duvall built a 60+ year career with 90+ movie and TV credits before his death at 95. The Oscar-winning

10 Days Time for Entries Into UMEED Portal

A fixed timeline was set, with clear instructions to finish pending work within 10 days.

90,000 Govt Staff to Be on Census 2027 Work in State

A conference of district collectors will be convened shortly to sensitise them about timelines, responsibilities and detailed operational plannin

Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'Life is a lot more fragile than we think'inspiring quotes by the famous Norwegian Wood author

Haruki Murakami's quote, Life is a lot more fragile than we think. So you should treat others in a way that leaves no regrets. Fairly, and if pos

Indias federalism is in need of a structural reset

There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance

A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all

There is an attempt in Budget 2026 to rebalance Indias financial system by moving risks away from banks and into markets

Congress Captures Nine Municipalities In Warangal Region

The party won clear majorities in Narsampet, Bhupalpally, Parkala, Maripeda, Mulugu and Station Ghanpur. In Wardhannapet, Kesamudram and Mahabuba

Only Stalin can consolidate INDIA bloc to help Rahul become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart, he says.

Word of the day: Skiddo

Skiddoo is a slang verb that means to leave quickly or go away. It became popular in the early 1900s and is believed to come from the word skedad

IIFL Finance to raise up to 2,000 crore through NCDs

Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund

ULBs need more administrative capacity before they can tap the market

Transatlantic strains: On Europe and the U.S.

Europe should engage with the wider world to reduce dependence on the U.S.

Motilal Oswal Alternates raises 8,500 crore for fifth PE Fund

Transitioning to green steel

The technology exists, the green premium is manageable, and there is market readiness

Congress Launches 'Talent Hunt' To Select Spokespersons In Madhya Pradesh

After the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, the Congress in Madhya Pradesh has now announced the launch of a Talent Hunt Programme to recruit a new batch

TN Cong seeks action against party MP Manickam Tagore for putting DMK ties under 'strain'

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction ar

DC Edit | India-Pak Contest Is A Damp Squib

There were more furrowed brows in the marketing rooms of the game and corporate boardrooms as the commercial value of the event, which draws more

Maha CM Fadnavis stays minority tags issued hours after Ajit Pawar's death

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stayed minority status certificates for at least 75 educational institutes following allegations of irregula

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'The secret to happiness is...' - life lessons by Greek historian and father of scientific history on freedom, courage, and how to be happy

Quote of the day by Thucydides: Ancient historian Thucydides' timeless wisdom connects happiness, freedom, and courage. His quote highlights that

Greater Chennai Corporation unveils first Climate Budget, plans outlay of 7,200 crore

According to the report, the civic body has earmarked 3,190.61 crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2025-26; out of this amount, 1,341.2 cror

Robert Duvall cause of death at 95: How did The Godfather and Apocalypse Now Oscar-winning Hollywood legend die?

Robert Duvall cause of death: Acting legend Robert Duvall has died at 95. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at his home in Virginia

India moving from efficiency-driven to resilience-driven globalisation, says KPMG India CEO

India aims for strategic sovereignty through global integration. Leaders emphasize resilience without isolation. This involves diversified supply

CM Release Economic Survey

The Survey not only highlights the performance of the State's economy, it also indicates areas of concern that need to be addressed to reach the

'Action against Iran is 'weeks, not months' away': Graham reveals US strategy as he visits Israel

National conference on Tech and AI in Veterinary Medicine kicks off in Chennai

Public Health Emergency Operation Centre Set Up at Rs 5 Cr

The command control centre set up by the health department would coordinate between both the Centre and the state government in its functioning,

With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

The J&K government hasmade aproposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not pos

NSE IPO survives High Court hurdle

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Securities and Exchange Board of India's approval for the National Stock Exchange's

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 7 release time and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings worldwide

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 7 release time and how to watch is confirmed for February 16 on ABC and February 17 on Hulu. The Baja episode follows

IRS tax deadline 2026: After which date does your tax refund disappear - Key dates taxpayers should mark now

IRS holds $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds. Your 2022 tax refund expires April 15, 2026. The IRS enforces a strict three-year window. After this

Boss complains about disappearing staff, so worker reports every bathroom break on Teams - here's what happened next

A manager's vague complaint about disappearing staff led an employee to meticulously report every bathroom break and coffee run via Teams. This a

Supreme Court refers challenges to DPDP Act to 5-judge bench

The Supreme Court has sent petitions challenging parts of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its rules to a five-judge bench. Th

DC Edit | Telangana CM Cements Grip On Party, Govt With Wins

The next litmus test for Revanth Reddy will be capturing the Greater Hyderabad area, which is now trifurcated into Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malka

President Murmu to Witness the International Fleet Review (IFR)

An indigenously-built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sumedha, will serve as the Presidential Yacht and lead the Presidential Column.

High Court disposes of Future Group director Sunil Biyani's anticipatory bail plea in GST case

The Bombay High Court has disposed of an anticipatory bail application filed by Future Group non-executive director Sunil Biyani. The court noted

Consumers can report power issues directly via WhatsApp : EPDCL CMD

AP: Madhav Urges State to Order Probe into Land Pattas Issued During YSR Congress Party Regime

Madhav slammed the previous YSRC government for the issue of fake pattas without giving lands as their party leaders had submitted representation

Shooter Among 7 Held in Rohit Shetty Firing Case

At least five rounds were fired at the first floor of Mr. Shettys nine-storey building in Juhu at 12.45 am on February 1. The police have involve

BYJU's parent Think & Learn challenges Aakash rights issue in Supreme Court

Think & Learn, the parent company of BYJU's, has approached the Supreme Court. They seek to stop Aakash Educational Services from moving forward

Truck mows down 27-year-old employee of ride-hailing firm

Aakar Patel | Of Indias National Song And Anthem Ways To Boost The Nationalistic Spirit

Exactly 50 years ago, in 1976, the then government added fundamental duties to the Constitution. These duties are to promote harmony and the spir

Delhi Police Special Cell HQ to lead fight against terror: Shah

Dispute over admit cards resolved: Education Minister Ashish Sood

Announcement after AAP stir over denial of admit cards to studentsdue to appear for Class 10, 12 exams starting today citing non-payment of fee

BJP seeks apology from Priyank Kharge for projecting coastal belt in poor light with communal tag

The party takes strong exception to Mr. Kharge likening the RSS and BJP to a devil and its shadow

Priyank is targeting RSS to please Congress high command, say Karnataka BJP leaders

Man held on charge of sexual assault

CBSE Class X, XII Exams Begin Today

Evaluation of Class XII answer books will shift to OSM this year, while Class X scripts will continue in physical mode. CBSE said OSM will elimin

Palghar Crime: Naigaon Police Arrest Absconding Accused After 1 Year In Gang Rape And Robbery Case

Palghar, Maharashtra, Feb 16: The Crime Detection Team of Naigaon Police Station has successfully traced and arrested an accused who had been abs

PM inaugurates India AI Impact Expo, interacts with startups

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo here featuring over 600 high-potential startups and 13 cou

UP Kargil War Veteran Kills Wife, Son; Then Dies By Suicide: Cops

A 51-year-old retired army personnel, who was a Kargil war veteran, allegedly shot his wife and 16-year-old son dead at their home here in Sen Pa

Court issues notices to Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot under ED's Rs 61,700 cr bank loan fraud allegation

Enforcement Directorate has taken cognisance of a chargesheet in a bank loan fraud case. A Delhi court has issued notices to Videocon Group promo

Woman who lost son in accident pleads for justice on social media

23-year-old died after his bike was allegedly hit by a car driven by a minor in Delhis Dwarka on February 3

Godfather and Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies

Govt to conduct survey on drug abuse in 10 districts

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir government will conduct a survey on drug abuse in 10 districts of the Union territory as it has launched a comm

2 Pak nationals among 3 escape from juvenile home after attacking cops

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Two Pakistani nationals were among three inmates who escaped from a Juvenile Observation Home in RS Pura sector of Jammu after

Western Railway Extends Special Train Services Until Late March 2026 To Clear Holi Rush Across Key Routes; Check Details

Mumbai, Feb 16: For the convenience of passengers and to clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season of Holi, Western R

Shikha Mukerjee | As Democracy Returns In Bangladesh What Next?

It is for Tarique Rahman to figure out how enhancing presidential powers and a 100-member upper house fits into his vision of a democratic, unifi

Delhi L-G, CM inaugurate multi-level parking facility in Nehru Place

Developed by the Delhi Development Authority under the Nehru Place redevelopment plan, it aims to streamline parking in the area that records an

Punjab Government Under Attack Over Top Cops' Presence In Anti-Drug Rally

The Opposition parties in Punjab have raised multiple questions regarding the government's anti-drug rally and have objected to the presence of g

HC grants centre more time in plea against ban on 25 Books

SRINAGAR, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted the Centre more than a months additional time to respond to petitions

J&K to be violence-free by 2029: Amit Shah

Security situation in UT has improved postArticle 370 abrogation Terror-related violence has significantly declined 20142026 marked as a golden e

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Better On-Board Services & Expanded Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Under Railways 52 Reforms Drive

Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced that, in li

LG reopens 14 tourist spots in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered reopening of 14 more tourist spots across Jammu and Kashmir Divisions. The L

34 pc power shortage likely in J&K, Ladakh during Ramadan

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Ahead of holy month Ramadhan, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness power deficiency of 34 percent during the peak

PM Modi, C Naidu Playing Key Role In India's Digital Revolution: Bill Gates

Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Monday said India was ahead in the digital revolution and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Prades

After his partner was rejected from 20 jobs a week, man tests ATS, results shock many - here's what he found

A post on Reddit says many job resumes fail because ATS systems cannot read them properly. A man tested resume software for months and found smal

'Bhupen Borah Is Our Asset, I Apologise If Any Wrong Was Done': Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday praised Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, calling him a strong Congress leader

J&K to witness dry weather, light snowfall: MeT

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted mainly dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the next week,

PM Modi Explores Artificial Intelligence Exhibits At India AI Expo 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday explored multiple exhibition pavilions, engaging with startups, researchers, and technology leaders showca

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Admitted To Hospital: Report

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital Mohali, sources said on Monday.

Goods Trade Deficit Widens in Jan

India's goods shipments to China moderated to $1.63 billion in January from $2.05 billion in December and $2.20 billion in November.

Hyderabad: Mob attacks drivers transporting eggs at Tukkuguda

Hyderabad: Two Muslim mini truck drivers transporting eggs were allegedly attacked by a mob at around midnight in Tukkuguda, Hyderabad, on Februa

Gates Impressed by the Functioning of RTGS

RTGS is rendering the civic services, as also healthcare and helping the agriculture sector by using high-end technology, Naidu told Gates during

4th SEC meeting of DMRR&R | CS pushes for institutionalized, time-bound disaster relief mechanism

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today underscored the need for timely and effective relief to disaster-affected families while ch

US, Hungary sign nuclear cooperation deal as Trump deepens ties with Viktor Orbn

Himachal Governor Cuts Assembly Speech To 2 Minutes, Row Erupts

The Budget Session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly began on a stormy note, with sharp differences surfacing between Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla

India moves to stop Ravi waters to Pak as Shahpur Kandi dam nears finish

India is set to redirect surplus Ravi river water, previously flowing into Pakistan, to its own drought-prone regions once the Shahpur Kandi dam

Regulatory Sandboxes Needed For Checking Start-ups: IFSCA

Speaking at the first day of the session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Joshy also said he would look at the things

GATE exam cheating ring busted in Raipur: Multi-state operations suspected

In a groundbreaking operation, Raipur police have detained six suspects allegedly involved in a cheating scheme for the GATE exam. Investigators

CM Revanth's Strategy To Secure Control of Hung ULBs Pays Off

Ministers, MPs, MLCs and MLAs as well as senior party leaders were deployed across districts to coordinate negotiations, prevent defections and c

Video: 3, Including 2 Pakistanis, Shoot Their Way Out Of J&K Observation Home

A major security lapse has left the Jammu and Kashmir Police scrambling after three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, staged a violent

Wholesale inflation touches 10-month high of 1.8% in January

India's wholesale inflation reached a 10-month peak of 1.81 percent in January. This rise was fueled by higher costs for food, non-food articles,

Three-Tier Security Blanket at Odisha Assembly Ahead of Budget Session

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 will be enforced in the sensitive Lower PMG area to prevent unlawful assembly, while CCTV cameras will keep

'He Screamed For Help For 10 Minutes': Mother Of Delhi Man Killed In Crash

The mother of the 23-year-old who died in a recent car crash where a minor was at the wheels, said there are multiple challans on the car.

ED probes 234 cyber frauds, tracks crypto links to China

In a sweeping crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate has launched an investigation into 234 cybercrime cases, ranging from illicit online betting

Hyderabad to Host ICCA Global Summit Next Year

This will be the first time in the associations 64-year history that this summit will be held in India

Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh's Prime Minister Today

Tarique Rahman will take the oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial