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Jr NTRs favourite snack in Hyderabad and how its made

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 inter

CII urges State to increase allocation of land to industry in Tiruchi Master Plan

India skips 85-nation statement on West Bank ahead of Modis Israel visit

Hyderabad:Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled visit to Israel, India has refrained from signing a joint statement by 85 UN member st

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 90.67 against U.S. dollar

However, higher global crude oil prices and a strengthening greenback capped sharp gains in the local unit, forex traders said

EC officials flouting SC directives, issuing instructions on WhatsApp, alleges TMCs Abhishek

Kolkata, Feb 18 (PTI) Hitting out at the Election Commission, senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that poll officials were c

Two men killed in Gujarat car crash; 677 liquor bottles recovered from vehicle

Manufacturing, sale and consumption of liquor are prohibited in Gujarat

T20 World Cup 2026 | We have to play regularly against Test-playing nations, says Nepal captain Rohit Paudel

Nepal chased down a target of 171, riding on Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulshan Jhas rollicking association of 73 runs off just 36 balls.

President Droupadi Murmu underlines importance of mutual cooperation for global security, growth

Collective releases Tamil Nadu Health Manifesto ahead of 2026 Assembly polls

The document is the outcome of consultations held with community groups, civil society organisations, and health workers across the State, articu

Jonty Rhodes on fielders to watch out for in T20 World Cup

Smart Home Expo 2026: India's Leading Smart Home Technology Trade Show to Be Held on 2830 April at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai

Smart Home Expo , India’s largest smart tech event for residential and commercial spaces, returns for its 7th edition from April 28–3

Those joining BJP became insignificant: Assam Congress chief on Bhupen Borahs plan to switch sides

Guwahati, Feb 18 (PTI) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said those who joined the ruling BJP have become insignificant in their

Those who lack intelligence shouldnt post about AI: BJP on Rahul Gandhis AI Summit remark

Congress leader attacks the government, describing the ongoing AI Summit as a disorganised PR spectacle and alleging that Chinese products are be

Earth Bound Festival Hyderabad: A day-long celebration of sustainability, wellness and community

With workshops and talks, the day-long event is set to unite more than 30-plus communities at Phoenix Arena in the city

Rising bushmeat demand in local cuisine alarms conservationists in Puducherry

Conservationists contend that while the sale of meat of water birds and live parakeets during weekends is not uncommon in Puducherry, the trade i

KSRTC employee found murdered in Hassan district of Karnataka

The police suspect that Veerappa had been murdered by his relatives over a property dispute

Can't say when I'll return to India; legally barred from leaving U.K.: Mallya to Bombay HC

He said he did not have an active passport after it was revoked and hence, he cannot give a definite date of return to India

Maharashtra Govt Cancels 5 % Muslim Quota in Jobs, Education

The previous Congress-NCP government had issued an ordinance to grant a 16 per cent quota to Marathas and five per cent to Muslims

Branded witch, woman, one-year-old child killed in Jharkhand

The womans husband, who sustained burn injuries, said a dozen villagers called them out of their house at night, poured kerosene on his wife and

Gaurav Gogoi says BJP joiners become insignificant, challenges CM Himanta Sarma to debate on Hinduism

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi declared that politicians joining the BJP lose their political relevance. He predicted former state Congres

Global Faultlines podcast | Iran Crisis Explained: Will the Islamic Republic survive U.S. pressure and regional escalation?

In this episode, we examine the nationwide protests in Iran, the deepening economic crisis, and the mounting U.S. and Israeli pressure shaping th

Tiger found dead on railway track in Nagpur

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, Febru

India eases curbs on Chinese equipment imports for power, coal as projects delayed: sources

The exemption was granted in the national interest, as blocking Chinese imports would hurt Indias manufacturing capability, one of the officials

When Salim Khan said Salman Khan tries to convert his girlfriends

Mumbai: Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Bollywood star Salman Khan, is currently hospitalised in Mumbai after suffering a minor brain

22-year-old Delhi biker arrested after a viral 12-second reel showing him opening moving vehicles' doors recklessly

Delhi Police have intensified their crackdown on dangerous road behavior after two separate incidents of reckless bike stunts went viral this wee

5 Detained As Manhunt For Juvenile Home Escapee Widens Within, Outside Jammu

Jammu, Feb 18: At least five suspected persons have been detained for questioning amid intensified search for a gangster who remained at large af

India sugar output seen lower than forecast, curbing exports

KOLHAPUR, India, Feb 18 (Reuters) India is likely to produce less sugar than initially estimated, as excessive rainfall across major producing s

242.46 cr WSSs To Strengthen Water Supply In Rural Basohli; 12.60 Cr AMRUT 2.0 Project Sanctioned For Basohli Town: Javed Rana

JAMMU, Feb 18: Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana today said that the government has undertaken a slew of measures to strengthen the drinki

Delhi University imposes one-month ban on protests, sparks criticism

Delhi University has banned all protests and public gatherings on its campuses for one month. This decision follows a recent clash during a demon

'Boy vs girl' budget: Rajasthan BJP MLA's sexist remark sparks row; he asks 'what is wrong?'

A Rajasthan BJP MLA sparked controversy by comparing the state budget to gendered outcomes, calling the BJP's budget a youth budget that gave bir

Kerala teachers body seeks withdrawal of order appointing principals as daytime watchmen for question papers

Aided Higher Secondary Teachers Association says school principals, who also assume the charge of chief superintendents, will be forced to come t

GMC Anantnag Takes Historic Leap; Becomes First Newly Established GMC Of J&K To Receive Nod For Superspeciality Course In Cardiology

JAMMU, Feb 18: In a landmark development for the healthcare sector of Jammu and Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has achieved a

U.S., Iran agree on guiding principles in nuclear talks amid threats of a regional war

The United States and Iran have reported cautious progress in nuclear talks held in Geneva.

'Prohibition causing significant financial losses': NDA allies nudge Nitish Kumar to reconsider liquor ban

Word of the Day: Intransigent

Word of the Day: In an era marked by ideological polarisation, intransigent remains a powerful descriptor of positions that resist change.

No, Pak Cricket Team Captain Did Not Snub Indian Captain During Coin Toss

SynthID said that most of the image was edited or generated using Google AI.

CM Omar Abdullah Moves 13 Demands, 19 Supplementary Demands In Legislative Assembly

JAMMU, Feb 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today moved 13 Demands and 19 supplementary Demands in the Legislative Assembly which was subsequentl

Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

Paris Saint-Germain's title defence looked to be unraveling when 2-0 down in Monaco until Desire Doue came off the bench to inspire a 3-2 win

J&K: Govt Examining Proposal To Raise Upper Age Limit For Civil Service Examination

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that the issue to enhance the upper age limit for candidates appearing in the Jammu &

Feroz Abbas Khans Hind 1957 revisits the unhealed wounds of Partition

A poignant adaptation of August WilsonsFences, the play captures lingering prejudice and generational hope through stellar performances and evoca

Healthy living in focus

The Redwood Foundations 11th organic fair returns with over 30 stalls showcasing organic produce, eco-friendly products and preservative-free hom

Study links chronic kidney disease with cognitive impairment

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: An advancing of chronic kidney disease may be linked to an increase in cognitive impairment, such as problems with attention,

India may be faster in AI adoption than America in 10 yrs: Sridhar Vembu

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: India may be faster in AI adoption than America in ten years with its youthful, more optimistic population embracing the new w

CTET 2026 Answer Keys OUT Soon: Step-by-step guide to check, challenge and avoid losing marks

CTET 2026 Answer Key: The Central Board of Secondary Education is soon releasing provisional answer keys for the CTET 2026 exam. Candidates can a

PIL against racial violence: Supreme Court asks attorney general to consider plea

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a petition aimed at stopping discrimination and violence against people from India's northeast and other re

SC cancels flat allotments over nepotism in Haryana housing society

The Supreme Court has cancelled the allotment of two flats by a Haryana government housing society to a governing body member and his subordinate

How to remove hidden worms and insects from cauliflower in 4 steps without killing its nutrition: Use these simple and easy kitchen hacks

Cauliflower, one of the most common vegetables found in Indian kitchens, may often have hidden insects, dirt and worms inside them, so it becomes

India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 (Reuters) An Indian university has been asked to vacate its stall at the countrys flagship AI summit after a staff member was

This fight is between the old corrupt Congress and the new leaders, says Gaurav Gogoi

Pakistan hockey players revolt against PHF, say they had to wash dishes and stay in Airbnbs as no hotel was booked

Pakistan's national hockey team captain has accused the Pakistan Hockey Federation of severe mismanagement during their Australia tour. Players w

T.N. govt. defers Union Road Ministrys notification on fee enhancement by three months

The Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways on November 11, 2025, issued a notification enhancing the fee for conducting test/certificate

Watch: After 32 years in Congress, Bhupen Borah quits citing humiliation

Vijay Mallya plea: Fugitive businessman tells Bombay HC he cant return to India, cites UK travel ban

Why campus networks are failing students

Instead of viewing them as static infrastructure, campuses should see their networks as living academic systems shaped by behaviour, cycles, and

Dhruv Kapoors new hybrid Mary Jane shoes are for everyone

Designer Dhruv Kapoor takes us through creating limited-edition Mary Janes for a collaboration with Johnnie Walker Blonde Non-Alcoholic Lemonade,

J&K Govt Examining Proposal To Raise Upper Age Limit For Civil Service Examination

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that the issue to enhance the upper age limit for candidates appearing in the Jammu &

Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Scare at Rajamahendravaram Courts

The alerts, which follow similar incidents reported earlier in Gujarat and Karnataka, have now spread across multiple judicial complexes in the T

Italys MIR Group to establish manufacturing facility in Mangaluru

MIR Group plans to produce around 250,000 sq metres of BIPV panels at the manufacturing plant in the first year

Cant say when Ill return to India; legally barred from leaving UK: Mallya to Bombay HC

Mumbai: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, facing multiple cases of fraud and money laundering, told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, February

Deccan-e-dawat: A Journey Through The Royal Flavours of Nizams

The unique star of this menu is the ghosh ka marag, an excellent start to this gastronomical adventure whose taste will elevate to a more premier

Bomb threat to CBI court in Nampally declared hoax after searches

PM Modi Meets Google CEO, Discusses AI Collaborations

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a meeting with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc,

Crocs Welcomes Siddhant Chaturvedi as the Face of Its Echo Range, Championing Street Culture and Self-Expression

Indonesias MDI Ventures Doubles Down on Execution and Trust to Unlock Regional Portfolio Value

IFR-MILAN 2026 and the Rise of the Indian Navy as a Global Security Partner

Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50: Corporates Bet on Responsible Growth

Collectively, the Impact 50 companies generated revenue of INR 48.5 lakh crore in FY25, more than the GDP of Norway, while delivering a combined

SFO Technologies announces 2,000 crore phased investment in Kerala

The investment will span Advanced Electronic Manufacturing Services, software and embedded engineering, energy sector solutions for oil and natur

Spine and Nerve Issues: When the Bodys Communication Network Breaks Down

By Dr. Biplab Das, Director Neurology & Interventional Neuroradiology, Batra Hospital The spine is vital to the health and function of the human

South Africa beats UAE by 6 wickets, finishes T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten

T20 World Cup: It was South Africa's fourth consecutive win in the tournament, including a double-tiebreaker victory over 2024 semifinalist Afgha

Doing thing in Salomon sneakers: Harsh Goenka points out two things about Macron jogging on Mumbai streets

French President Emmanuel Macron's low-key morning jog on Mumbai's Marine Drive, with minimal security, sparked widespread online discussion. Net

Notices issued to 224 unregistered clinics, hospitals in Hyderabad; administration warns of penalties and temporary closure

Beant Singh assassination case: SC to hear convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's plea on March 18

The Supreme Court's upcoming session on March 18 will address Balwant Singh Rajoana's appeal, as he aims to switch his death sentence to life in

T20 World Cup: Pakistan wins toss, opts to bat against Namibia

Pakistan has dropped off-colour pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed

Varshini Suresh drives through challenges in and as Auto Vijayashanti

From being a database developer to a television actor the actor recollects her journey

Microsoft to invest USD 50 bn to bridge global AI divide

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 intelli

Kerala generates 596 million litres per day of untreated urban sewage

Kerala has set up STP projects for treatment of 435.83 MLD. Remaining urban sewage of 596.17 MLD is currently treated through various onsite faci

Pakistan vs Namibia Live Score Updates, T20 2026: Head-to-Head

Rs 300 crore for 25 min: Grand scene planned in SS Rajamoulis Varanasi

Hyderabad: Varanasi, a fantasy-mythological action-adventure film directed by S. S. Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, is quickly becoming one o

Nvidia, OpenAI partner Indian industry, educational institutes

The AI firms announced the partnerships during the ongoing AI Impact Summit

Australia Face Rebuild After T20 World Cup 2026 Flop

Having entered the global showpiece with injuries, players out of form and scant preparations, Mitchell Marsh's team were embarrassed by Zimbabwe

Inside Chennais Pickleball boom: From midnight games to thriving WhatsApp communities

As new pickleball courts open across Injambakkam, T Nagar and Gandhi Nagar, the sport is doing more than just filling evening slots it is creati

Extra two fuel tanks on Ajit Pawars plane, says Rohit Pawar; demands to set up monitoring committee

The NCP (SP) MLA further raised concerns over the whereabouts of VSR Ventures owner, V.K. Singh, and his son, Rohit Singh, who is Miami following

T20 World Cup: South Africa beat UAE by six wickets; Super 8 spot already secured

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

Ramzan crescent moon not sighted in New Zealand, India awaits dusk

Hyderabad: While India awaits dusk, the Hilal Committee of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that the R

From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India

Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026: Winners of short story contest announced

The HinduLit for Life 2026 has awarded three winners for writing the best short stories, in a contest that received 1,114 entries from across the

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How to explore Theyyam season in north Kerala

As the Theyyam season reaches its peak, curated experiences run by locals in Kannur and Kasaragod offer travellers a deeper engagement with Keral

When is Ash Wednesday 2026? When does Lent start in 2026? Key dates and what to know about the sacred season

Ash Wednesday 2026: On this day, millions of Christians worldwide gather for church services, where clergy mark worshippers foreheads with ashes

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat UAE To Finish Group Stage With All-Win Record

Chasing a target of 123, the Proteas romped home in 13.1 overs with Aiden Markram smashing 28 off 11 balls to set the stage for young Brevis who