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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

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

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,

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

Greater Chennai Police destroy over 2,000 kg of ganja

A total of 2,119.65 kg of contraband ganja seized in 448 NDPS Act cases by different police stations across the city were destroyed

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

President Murmu in Vizag Today

Droupadi Murmu would hold a Presidential Banquet at the naval sase in the evening. After staying here overnight, she would participate in the Int

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

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

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

Grand Rathotsavams Mark Shivaratri in Sri Sathya Sai District

Superintendent of Police Sathish Kumar reviewed security ahead of Tuesdays Dhupam ritual, during which devotees offer sambrani into the sacred fi

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

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

Bill Gates Lauds PM Modi, CM Naidu for Digital Revolution

Bill Gates lauded the use of technology by the disaster management services to prevent loss of life and property during times of natural calamiti

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

Unemployment rate up a tad to 5% in January, higher rise for females

India's unemployment rate saw a slight increase in January, reaching 5%. Joblessness rose more significantly for women compared to men. Rural une

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

Real Madrid returns to Benfica for Champions League revenge mission with Mbapp back

Three weeks after Mourinho's team stunned his former club in a 4-2 win that allowed Benfica to qualify and kept the Spanish giant from automatica

AI boom triggers hard drive shortage Western Digital says supply is gone for 2026

AI hard drive shortage 2026: Hard drive prices are set to climb. Western Digital, a major manufacturer, has sold all its storage capacity for 202

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

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

$150,000 housing help opens February 24: Who qualifies for the states Dream for All program

$200 million is now available for California first-time homebuyers under the Dream For All down payment assistance program reopening February 24.

Hyderabad Student Vivan Sharad Maheshwari Tops JEE Main Session-1 From Telangana

The JEE Main Session-1 was conducted in 658 centres in 326 cities, including 15 outside India. A total of 13,55,293 candidates registered and 13,

Govt plans Champion CPSEs for Viksit Bharat by 2047, NITI Aayog roadmap soon

India is preparing to create 'champion' public sector companies. These firms will boost economic growth and technology. The goal is to help India

Two Toppers From AP Shine in JEE Main 2026

Narendra Babu Gari Mahith from Tirupati and Pasala Mohith secured a perfect NTA score of 100.0000000 in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) and stood in the t

Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: You can close your eyes to the things you dont want to see, but you cant close your heart to the things you dont want to feel.

You can close your eyes to the things you dont want to see, but you cant close your heart to the things you dont want to feel this quote by John

Pak duo among 3 inmates flee Jammu juvenile home after injuring 2 cops

Nancy Guthrie case update: Trump warns of most severe penalties as search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies

President Trump vowed most severe federal penalties for those responsible for kidnapping Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie. He indi

At India AI Impact Summit 2026, Akash Ambani showcases Jio's AI ecosystem to PM Modi

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Akash Ambani showcased Reliance Jio Infocomm Limiteds AI ecosystem to Narendra Modi.The presentation highligh

J&K Reopens 14 More Tourist Destinations After Security Review

L-G Manoj Sinhas Decision Signals Renewed Confidence in Tourism

India-Pak T20 World Cup: Why history may judge Suryakumars India harshly

When the toss happened, Surya had his hands firmly behind his back, or crossed, ensuring that there was no risk that his counterpart would imagin

Telangana: Congress Gains Control Over 87 Municipalities, 7 Corporations

While 106 municipalities have been decided, elections to another 11 municipalities were put off for various reasons

CAG Flags Huge Gap in Telangana's Tax Receipts

According to the CAGs State Accounts at a Glance report released on Monday, Telangana recorded a revenue deficit of 10,566 crore, against the bud

WPI Rises To 9-month High of 1.81% In Jan

Inflation in food articles was 1.55 per cent in January as against deflation of 0.43 per cent in December. Similarly, inflation was 6.78 per cent

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From masala dosa to machine learning: Tejasvi Surya discusses India-US ties with Sergio Gor in Bengaluru

BJP leader Tejasvi Surya welcomed US Ambassador Sergio Gor to Bengaluru. They discussed the expanding India-US partnership in trade, technology,

Sabarimala reference case: A nine-member bench to begin hearing on Apr 7

A nine-judge bench will hear cases on women's entry to religious sites. This includes the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. The hearings begin on Apri

Karur police book BJP district president for making derogatory remarks against Congress MP Jothimani

Panel on Union-State relations submits initial report to CM

The report made out a case for decentralisation and State autonomy and outlined among other things issues relating to amendment of the Constituti

CJI slams trend of moving SC directly, bypassing high courts

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the trend of using the apex court for political purposes during elections. Chief Justice of India Surya

Aequs Group to invest 4,000 crore; NMB-Minebea India Private Limited 1,980 crore in Tamil Nadu

Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa says the Aequs project would beIndias first fully vertically integrated aircraft engine manufacturing project

Madhya Pradesh: Budget Session Commences With 6-Stanza Vande Mataram

House witnesses uproar over Indore water contamination tragedy

Municipal chiefs elections expose Congress-BJP power pact: Harish Rao

The former minister says Congress and BJP have shunned their ideologies for power in Telangana; he asks Congress whether joining hands with BJP i

Annamalai cross-examines DMK leader T.R. Baalu

Lokesh inaugurates Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Services in Delhi

Loved the rapid-fire Question and Answer session with the young pilot cadets, with the stunning Delhi Airport backdrop setting the vibe for the f

Centre begins CPWD overhaul after 14 years

In a bold move to elevate infrastructure development, India's Central Public Works Department (CPWD) is undergoing a significant transformation.

Former Puducherry CM challenges Amit Shah to give proof of corruption during Congress government

Supporting Mr. Narayanasamys demand, V. Vaithilingam said the Home Minister has levelled unsubstantiated charges to hide the misdeeds of the AINR

Congress moves to placate Assam's Borah as he quits

Bhupen Borah, former Assam Congress chief, resigned from the party. Senior Congress leaders visited him. Bhanwar Jitendra Singh, Congress in-char

Naxal Violence is Breathing Its Last: Amit Shah

Shah said the fight against Maoist violence had entered its final phase after sustained security operations and development interventions across

Imad Wasim Announces Marriage To Nyla Raja; Ex-Wife Sannia Shares VIDEO, Calls Her 'Homewrecker'&'Cheater'

Islamabad, February 16: Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim shared a post on his social media account, announcing his marriage to Nyla Raja. He said i

Officials Identify Challenges in Maha Sivaratri

8 lakh devotees take holy dip in waters in Mahasiva Ratri festival

Govt sacrificed interests of farmers: Congress

Expressing their deep concern, the Congress party has staunchly opposed the anticipated trade deal between India and the US, claiming it poses a