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Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions

There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens

Overreach during flight: On the DGCA and passenger ban rules

Disruptive behaviour must not be confused with airing of grievances

Tehran reenters the global geopolitical spotlight

Iran returns to haunt the United States and West Asia alike

In Manipur, justice remains elusive even after death

The harrowing story of an 18-year-old woman who was deprived of a future

Visakhapatnam Coastline Set for 203-Crore Resilience Project

Fishing communities have suffered significant socio-economic losses due to habitat destruction, damaged equipment and restricted access to tradit

Trump repeats claim he ended conflict between India and Pakistan; said he threatened 200% tariffs on countries

Donald Trump repeated the claim that he stopped eight wars within the first year of his second term in the White House as he addressed an event o

AI and Quantum to Enter Mainstream Curriculum, VCs Told

The Central Zone Vice Chancellors Meet 202526, hosted by Osmania University in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities, opened

Post-viral prolonged cough a cause for concern, say medical experts

While hospitals in Ernakulam have not reported a spike in viral infections and post-viral cough cases, patients have been seeking treatment for p

Karat slams Indo-US trade agreement

Police Stops Ambati Rambabu From Leading A Huge Procession

Rambabu had been released on bail on Wednesday after 18 days of custody. The YSRC leader chose to remain in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday night.

'Bad things will happen, if...': Trump gives 10 days to Iran to make the nuke deal

IRS Tax refunds delayed in 2026: Are 164 Million filings, staffing cuts, and backlogs slowing your expected refund processing time?

164 million tax returns are expected before the April 15, 2026 tax deadline. The IRS is still handling nearly 2 million unresolved cases. Staffin

Dial-100 Caller Booked For Attacking Cops On Patrol Duty

Police said the patrol team reached the spot, but the alleged accused had left by then. When the officers informed Shankar that efforts would be

CM Stalin sends book to Kerala student

Remand prisoner dies in hospital; kin allege police assault

Unions welcome allocation for settling dues to retiredtransport employees in T.N.

Govt. releases 2,446.46 cr. for settlement of pending terminal benefits to 6,867 employeeswho had retired, taken VRS between August 2024 and Marc

Rare SixPlanet Parade in February 2026: How and when to watch the celestial spectacle

Skywatchers have a rare opportunity to witness a rare six-planet alignment on February 28, 2026. Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jup

SC reserves for judgment Duraisamy-Stalin 2011 election dispute

Omar Govt promised 1 lakh jobs, created only 653 in One & half years: LoP

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Slamming Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for failing to provide employment to youth, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on T

4 Profs To Get Awards On Mother Language Day

State president of the Telangana Intellectuals Forum Raj Narayan Mudiraj said the awards recognise contributions to language scholarship and teac

Two youth held for smuggling painkiller tablets from Odisha

Lift at MRTS station stops midway, 10 rescued

BTC USD price prediction: Why Eric Trump doubles down on Bitcoin reaching $1 million - here's what crypto traders must know

Bitcoin BTC USD price prediction: Eric Trump expressed strong confidence in Bitcoin at the World Financial Forum, calling it a top-performing ass

Govt. puts off plan to provide separate scribes to students for public exams

Trump Warns Of Bad Things If Iran Doesn't Make A Deal

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the Unit

Perambur residents flag encroachments,put forth demands

They demanded strict enforcement of CMDA norms,protection of OSR lands in their memorandum to political parties ahead of Assembly polls

J&K to be terrorism free soon: LG

Says Modi Govt committed to return of KPs Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government is committed to ensure re

Volvo launches new ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai-Nashik route

Mumbai: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car on Thursday, February 19, announced the inauguration of an ultra-fast charging station on the Mumbai-N

Regularise teachers who cleared TET: Ramadoss

Will fill 30000 vacancies this year: CM

Daily-wagers regularisation to begin in phases;No plan to privatise power distribution companies Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Prime state properties in Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh under occupation: Govt

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:The Jammu & Kashmir Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in its h

Infiltration bid foiled along LoC

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Army on Thursday said that it foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani sector of Rajou

India to Lead Global Critical Minerals Journey, Says Kishan

Kishan Reddy said the government is accelerating reforms in Reform Express mode, uniting the centre, states, and stakeholders to cut imports and

11 universities functional in J&K: Govt

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday informed the House that a total of 11 universitiesnine public and two centrala

Man arrested for befriending family, cheating them of gold jewellery

Doctors being sensitised to prescribe generic medicines: Itoo

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that the Health and Medical Education Department is actively promoting the prescr

Tambaram Corporations plan for recreation centre on OSR land draws ire from residents

Residents seek full-fledged park on the land in Nemilichery; civic body plans recreation centre for senior citizens on 30% of the land; remaining

EC asks states, UTs including J&K to prepare for final phase of SIR

New Delhi, Feb 19 : The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories including Delhi to complete preparatory work relate

Gang held in Ranipet for smuggling 12 tonnes of PDS rice

SIO Telangana holds round table on education budget

Hyderabad: The Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of Telangana on Wednesday, February 17, held a round table meeting in Hyderabad to deliberate

Travel operators seek road tax relief, rollback of 3% cess in pre-Budget memorandum

To help achieve the targets under the Tourism Policy 202429, the association sought tax exemptions or reductions for tourist vehicles, including

Gang arrested for looting 15 kg silver ornaments from jewellery merchant

IMF to release new US economic policy prescriptions next week

The International Monetary Fund will present its U.S. economic policy review on February 25. This report will examine fiscal, trade, and current

Panchayat, ULB elections likely to be held in Sep-Oct this year

Process initiated after appointment of SEC Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 19: The elections for the much awaited panchayats and the Urban Local B

Lokesh Vows to Complete Kurnool Cluster University Next Academic Year

Lokesh said the government was committed to developing institutions under a cluster-based approach with vertical and horizontal integration, crea

No Better Place Than India To Discuss AI Transformation: Rishi Sunak

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday called India the ideal venue for shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), and said th

Unable To Bear Labour Pain, Woman Slits Abdomen, Delivers Healthy Baby Later

A 35-year-old pregnant woman on Thursday allegedly slit her own abdomen with a kitchen knife after she could not bear the labour pain and later d

Nellore Civic Body Installing Cameras To Check Littering, Enhance Security

As many as 280 CCTV cameras will be installed across key locations in the city. The network will include bullet cameras, which provide fixed-angl

Former CM Jagan Alleges Heritage-Indapur Nexus in TTD Ghee Supply

Linking the issue to the Tirupati laddu controversy, Jagan Mohan Reddy asserted that the CBI charge sheet had endorsed irregularities in ghee sup

Scientific temper to the fore at school exhibition

Two youth killed in a road accident near Chengam

Three Delhi schools get bomb threat E-mails

Zoo signage to become more interactive with QR code

Hoarding featuring Kejriwal torn down across Delhi: AAP

Congresss Vote Share is Up, Revanth Tells AICC

The reports also highlighted the Congress victories in the Secunderabad Cantonment bypoll in 2024 and the Jubilee Hills bypoll in 2025, both wres

People above platforms: AI in healthcare

Artificial intelligence must serve patients rights, health equity and public purpose, while health workers and professionals remain the backbone

Can AI interview tools really help you get a job? Reddit user shares real experience

Many job seekers are now trying AI interview tools to feel more confident during interviews. These tools can help people structure answers, remem

US pays about $160 million of nearly $4 billion it owes United Nations

The United States has paid USD 160 million towards its substantial UN dues. This payment is for the UN's regular budget. The UN had warned of fin

In Srinagar, Himachal CM Sukhu warns India-US trade deal to hit apple growers in J&K, HP

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed concerns over the recent India-US trade deal. He stated the agreement will adver

Delhi HC seeks lawyers stand on Mahua Moitra's plea over shared custody of pet dog

Delhi High Court said the local courts order deprived her of the love and affection of a pet she raised for two years.

Battle over CAA enters final phase as Supreme Court to hear challenges on May 5

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, February 19, said that it will commence the final hearing on May 5 over 200 pleas challenging the const

448 Government Model School students from Tamil Nadu qualify in JEE Mains

Word of the Day: Susurration

Discover the word 'susurration', a beautiful term for soft, whispering sounds. It captures the gentle rustle of leaves or quiet murmurs. This wor

Discount for Russia's Urals crude oil is deepest since 2023, data shows

Russian Urals oil faces its largest discount in three years from Baltic ports. Western sanctions are the cause. This impacts Russia's budget sign

Rain Gardens Raise Groundwater By 2.3 Metres at CSIR-NGRI Campus

Nine recharge ponds and a rain garden were constructed within the campus to capture and infiltrate runoff water

Supreme Court: NCLT neednt probe debt default at plea stage

The Supreme Court has clarified insolvency proceedings. The National Company Law Tribunal only needs to confirm a debt default to admit a case. I

Kavitha Announces New Party in May

Kavitha, who quit the BRS after a public spat with her father and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao, her brother and BRS working president KT Ra

Poverty: MEPMA Holds State-Level Project Directors' Conference at Tadepalli

The meeting reviewed the progress of urban livelihood initiatives and charted priorities for the year ahead

Golf tees off a new course for capital edge, mass connect

Golf in India is transforming from an elite sport to an accessible, commercially viable venture with significant corporate investment. Two new le

Helping people in distress for 40 years: NGO Snehas journey

'Make big changes soon, else': White House's Leavitt gives 'best interest' advice to Cuba

ACB conducts surprise raid at Dundigal Municipal Commissioners office, flags irregularities

Rajnath Calls for Mutual Cooperation to Meet Global Challenges

The defence minister described MILAN 2026, with the participation of 74 nations, as a reflection of the confidence the global maritime community

Kauvery hospital successfully treats woman with severe heart failure

Extra eggs for students in West Bengal schools

The West Bengal government is enhancing the mid-day meal scheme by providing extra eggs to school children. This initiative aims to boost nutriti

AP Govt. Denies Link Between Heritage and Indapur Dairy in TTD Ghee Supply

Opposition raises issue over TTD laddu supply; adjournment motion disallowed

Tax raids on biryani chains uncover alleged 70,000 crore billing suppression across India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 397th Birth Anniversary Celebrated

The celebrations included floral offerings, harathi, and pledge-taking ceremonies at the statue.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt weigh Truce after years of legal battles

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt remain entangled in legal disputes almost two years after their December 2024 divorce. Central to the battle is the

HC Questions SEC on Multiple Voter IDs of Ibrahimpatnam Councilor

The petition was filed by Eegala Ramulu, who alleged that the elected councillor, Chilkala Bugga Ramulu, possessed three separate voter identity

Supreme Court orders probe after missing case records

Supreme Court is investigating missing case records. A fact-finding inquiry has been ordered by the court's secretary general. This follows the d

Irans diplomatic window is closing, UN atomic watchdog says

Iran's nuclear deal window is closing amid US military build-up in the Middle East. The UN nuclear watchdog chief met with Iranian and US officia

Tripura Woman, 19, Brutally Assaulted By Live-In Partner In Gurugram

A 19-year-old man has been arrested by Gurugram Police after a biotechnology student was allegedly brutally assaulted by her live-in partner at a

India Attends 1st Meet Of Trump's Board Of Peace In Washington As Observer

Last week, India had said it was reviewing a proposal to join the Board.

AP FM Says Efforts on to Bring Down Annual Interest Payments by 2K Crore

Keshav went on to accuse former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of betraying Rayalaseema

Rayalaseema Express to Stop at Bolaram Railway Station from Friday

MMTS services between Bolaram and Hitec City are widely used by IT employees as a convenient mode of transport. A total of 20 MMTS services, 10 i

Airbus India line to meet regional demand; first helicopter by 2027: CEO

Airbus is setting up a helicopter production line in India with Tata. This facility will cater to regional civilian and military needs. Over 1,00

Allocate Funds in Budget to Keep Your Promises: KTR Tells CM

In an open letter to the Chief Minister, Rama Rao said the Congress government has been in power for nearly half its term and has only another tw

2 BJP MPs Miss Key Ex-Officio Votes in Upcoming GHMC-Area Polls

They must be registered voters within that specific municipal area to qualify as an ex-officio

ASI Issues Notice on National Status for Ramappa Temple

Constructed in 1213 CE during the reign of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva by his general Recherla Rudra, the temple is noted for being named after