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Should Political Rallies Take Precedence Over Peoples Right to Movement?

A police official said that they used to approve political rallies with strict conditions. We dont provide permission to the political parties to

Entire Bengal machinery assisted interference by Mamata: ED to SC

In a dramatic turn of events, the Enforcement Directorate has presented a case before the Supreme Court, alleging that high-ranking police offici

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, February 20, 2026

Fajar: 5. 40 am; Zohar: 12. 40 pm; Asar: 4. 42 pm

Votes for Vijay Will Not Convert Into Seats, Says Karti Chidambaram

The INDIA bloc could win the elections if it is united, he opined.

Trumps Iran playbook ready? US stages largest airpower build-up in Middle East since 2003 Iraq War

For The Love of Amar Chitra Katha And Tinkle Tales

For several decades, it remained part and parcel of several households, adapting its narratives for changing generations

India attends Trump's Board of Peace meeting as observer nation

India participated as an observer in the first meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza. The Indian Embassy's Charge d'affai

Final hearing against CAA from May 5

Come May 5, 2026, the Supreme Court is set to delve into a series of petitions that challenge the Citizenship Amendment Act and its accompanying

Allocate funds for Six Guarantees as promised: KTR writes to Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad: In an open letter to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR), on Th

Bengaluru doctor booked for alleged defamatory social media posts on Nandini products

Govt Should Act Against Annamalai, Says CPM Leader

Annamalai overdid it, said Vasuki, and added that the CBI chargesheet exposed their false propaganda.

Prisoners convicted for sedition, rape, offences under POCSO Act, ineligible for release on furlough

The State government has recently notified the Tamil Nadu Prisons (Release on Furlough) Rules, 2026

Ponniyathangam festival draws crowds, praise from Chief Minister

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan spends over half an hour watching high-energy Kalaripayattu performances at the Ponniyathangam festival, praising

Nothing but appeasement: SC slams freebies before polls

In a resounding statement, the Supreme Court has lambasted state governments for rolling out freebie schemes on the eve of elections. The justice

Guduvanchery Bus Terminus Encroachers Paradise

Serves everybody except buses, passengers

Why is Dow Jones down today: Dow crashes more than 270 points today S&P 500 and Nasdaq also in deep red

Why is Dow Jones down today: Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 271.87 points on Thursday, falling 0.55% to close at 49,390.79. The S&P 500 fel

INS Vikrant showcases Indias naval power

22 Rameswaram Fishermen Arrested by Lankan Navy

The Kayts magistrate ordered 12 fishermen to be remanded until March 4.

UGC deems Global Human Peace University as fake

Quote of the Day by George Clooney: 'You learn nothing from success'inspiring quotes by the famous actor

Quote of the Day: George Clooney shares powerful insights on failure. He believes success teaches nothing, while failure offers valuable lessons.

Netflix has ample room to increase its offer in battle for Warner Bros, sources say

Netflix possesses substantial funds and is prepared to raise its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery if Paramount Skydance escalates its own offer. Wa

Tej Pratap Yadav charged in land-for-jobs case

A special court has framed charges against Tej Pratap Yadav in the land-for-job scam. This case involves allegations of Group D railway jobs bein

Vasan Slams DMK for Worrying About State Autonomy Only Now

Vasan pointed out that when A.B. Vajpayee was the Prime Minister, the DMK did not seek even a minimum action plan. So, he asked, why is the DMK n

DKS writes to KSEC alleging large-scale electoral roll errors in GBA, seeks special inquiry

PIL Flags Paraquat Deaths, HC Seeks Govt Reply

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin took up the PIL based on a letter highlighting alleged d

Jeffrey Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the prominent CEO of DP World, has officially resigned amid a storm of allegations. His connection to Jeffrey Epstein's

KSPL To Expand OSV Complex Finger Jetty at Deep Water Port

This would enhance the cargo handling capacity by 4 Million Tonne Per Annum (MTPA) in addition to the existing capacity of 17.835 MTPA.

Water Board Begins Jalamandali Basti Bata Today

Field visits to tackle water, sewer issues under A. Revanth Reddys directive

You were paid to protect me, yet: Senators blast telcos for sharing phone records with Jack Smith

Indias Russian Crude Purchases For April Slow, Discounts Widen To Three-year High

Prices of Russian Urals softened further in Asia as India reportedly slowedif not entirely pausedthe procurement of April-arrival cargoes amid un

Ramchander Advocates Shivajis Ideals

His administrative efficiency and public welfare reforms served as an ideal for the entire nation.

Afghanistan crush Canada by 82 runs to bow out on a high

Chennai: Ibrahim Zadran struck a fluent unbeaten 95 while Mohammed Nabi took four wickets for just seven runs as Afghanistan signed off from the

Rare Convergence: Christian and Muslim Fasts Begin Together, After 33 Years

The rare alignment has recurred now, lending special meaning to the season for followers of both faiths.

US-Returned BTech Grad Held for Staging Robbery

A case has been registered and further investigation is under way

Governor Lays the Foundation Stone for Training Hall at BSG Society

New BSG facility in Pet Basheerabad to boost sports, youth development

Word of the Day: Hypnagogic

Hypnagogic refers to a dreamlike state that appears as wakefulness fades and sleep begins. During this brief phase, imagination happens freely, l

Oil price to touch $100 as Iran nuclear talks collapse? Oil prices hit $71 today as U.S.Iran war risk pushes crude toward triple digits

Oil price to touch $100 as Iran nuclear talks collapse? Brent crude hit $71.41 on February 19 as U.S.-Iran war fears explode. Trump deployed two

India joins 100 countries in signing statement criticising Israels West Bank plans

It had earlier skipped a joint appearance with other countries at the United Nations.

Safari Resumption Could Risk Bandipur In Summer, Fear Wildlife Activists

There was a ban on safari in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves from November 7 after straying tigers killed 3 persons on the periphery of He

CSR collaboration delivers critical aid to vulnerable infants from poor families

How Karigari Turns Culinary Intelligence Into Enterprise Value

At Karigari Ventures, chef-led craft meets capital discipline to build institutional Indian hospitality without losing its soul.

Pak Star Lands In Trouble After 'We've Beaten India' Dig, Board Takes Step

Pakistan cricket team star Shadab Khan raised a storm on Thursday after he took a sly dig at former players for criticising the current side foll

Employee job hunting struggles with the Why do you want to leave? question gets tips that offer lessons for others

Job interview tips for leaving current job: A Reddit user's query about leaving a job highlights a common professional challenge. Experts advise

VP CP Radhakrishnan releases Shashi Tharoors book on Sree Narayana Guru

Green protocol to be tightened for Attukal Pongala fete

District Collector Anu Kumari releases brochure of Bhakthikku Vritthi Mukhyam mega campaign prepared by disrict Suchitwa Mission

'2 Attempts Were Made To Cut Deal With Imran Khan, He Refused': Pak PM's Aide

A close aide of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that jailed former premier Imran Khan was offered a deal twice but he declined to

Meta deletes Instagram account Naa Anveshana

Hyderabad: Meta has deleted the Instagram account of popular social media influencer Anvesh (Naa Anveshana), which had over 1.3 million followers

ECB fines JPMorgan 12.2 mln euros for misreporting capital requirements

The European Central Bank has imposed a significant fine of over 12 million euros on JPMorgan's European division. This penalty stems from incorr

Army, Other Security Forces Intensify CounterTerror Offensive Across Jammu Region

Operation Thrashi is designed not only to track and eliminate active militants but also to systematically break the ecosystem that sustains milit

Raut Proposes Pawar for Rajya Sabha, Thackeray for Council Polls

Raut said, Sharad Pawar told me that he wants to go to the Rajya Sabha again

HC Quashes Case Against BJP Leader Keerthi Reddy

The police alleged that the gathering violated the Model Code of Conduct in force during the elections and registered a case under various provis

ITF Bengaluru Open: Tennis players run for cover as honey bees swarm stadium

Play at the ITF Bengaluru Open was halted when a swarm of honey bees descended upon the S.M. Krishna tennis stadium. Spectators and players sough

AI Impact Summit: BJP hails PM Modi for 'successful' conduct of summit, slams Congress for event's criticism

India hosted a successful AI Impact Summit with global leaders attending. The BJP praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for this achi

Repellent Demand Surges As Mosquitoes Return

Retailers report a sharp rise in demand for coils, sprays and vaporisers

Himachal Pradesh eyes toll reforms to raise revenue; Mukesh Agnihotri seeks PM backing

Himachal Pradesh is boosting its income through new rules for liquor shops, toll collection, and vehicle entry fees. These changes aim to collect

Cristiano Ronaldo invests $7.5 million in Herbalife health tech company, stock jumps

Cristiano Ronaldo invested millions in a health technology company linked to Herbalife. The software collects user health data and gives personal

Veteran journalist K. Govindan Kutty is dead

Advantage BJP As 37 Seats Up For Grabs In Big Rajya Sabha Battle

The race for the Rajya Sabha is set to intensify with elections to 37 seats across 10 states scheduled for March 16, and early trends suggest the

Afghanistan beat Canada by 82 runs in T20 World Cup match

Afghanistan secured an 82-run victory over Canada in their final T20 World Cup Group D match. Ibrahim Zadran starred with an unbeaten 95, guiding

'Let him do his job': Grandmothers personal message to Trump stands out during White House event

Chef Jason McKinneys Modern American Supper at the Leela

At Raen The Chefs Studio in Hyderabad, Chef Jason McKinney brings memory, technique and a touch of his mothers kitchen to a two-night modern Amer

AP Signs MoU to Strengthen Midday Meal Scheme

The IIC team will assist in accurately estimating student attendance for meals, tracking nutritional standards, and reducing administrative burde

AICC reviews ULB polls success, flags caution on MIM factor

Rahul praises Revanth for containing BJP in the recently concluded elections to local bodies

Delhi govt opens 25 Atal Canteens; each to serve 1,000 meals per day

Eight TGSPDCL officials suspended for corruption

Hyderabad: Eight Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana officials (TGSPDCL) were suspended by the management on Wednesday, February 18,

Kurseong BJP MLA Defects to TMC

Bishnu Prasad Sharma claims BJP lied to Gorkhas on permanent political solution

'Tim Walz knew all along!': Nick Shirley drops Minnesota Somali fraud bombshell at fiery hearing

Amit Shah to launch Vibrant Villages Programme Phase II in Assam

Home Minister Amit Shah will launch Phase 2 of the Vibrant Villages Programme in Assam, a Rs 6,839 crore initiative to develop 1,954 villages alo

Industries Director Reviews Progress At IFFCO Kisan SEZ In Kodavalur

General manager of industries G. Chandrasekhar, APIIC zonal manager Shivakumar, deputy director of industries Sridhar, and IFFCO Kisan SEZ CEO Su

Kerala: 23-year-old Dalit priest resigns citing caste discrimination

A 23-year-old Dalit priest in Kerala resigned from his post, alleging caste discrimination, threats and false complaints against him. PR Vishnu i

Hubballi To Host Ranji Trophy Final, Announces KSCA

Karnataka State Cricket Association shifts title clash from Bengaluru to Hubballi

Anil Ambani assures Supreme Court he has no plans or intention to leave the country

Anil Ambani files affidavit saying he will appear before ED on February 26 and fully cooperate with the probe into an alleged bank fraud case, wi

Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon passes away

The 54-year-old Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, who represented the Voice of the People Party, suffered a cardiac arrest; he reportedly collapsed while

'After World War II..., AI will shape the new world order': PM Modi at AI Impact Summit

Hyderabad: Fintech founder held in Rs 13,000 crore online gaming fraud

Hyderabad: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Hyderabad, on Thursday, February 19, arrested Pankaj Kumar, founder and director o

IMF set to weigh $8.1 billion Ukraine agreement

The International Monetary Fund board will soon review a new $8.1 billion lending program for Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities have met the necessa

India-EU FTA to open new avenues for trade, investment: PM Modi, Greek counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. They agreed that the I

Disciplinary Action Against 8 TGSPDCL Staff

TGSPDCL chairman and managing director Musharraf Faruqui said Based on the severity of charges, termination proceedings will be initiated

Boon, But Problem Too: DMDK's Entry Tightens Seat Math For DMK, Congress

Tamil Nadu has 234 constituencies, and the Congress contested 25 in 2021 as part of the alliance.

ISL: Kotals momentary lapse hands Mumbai City a winning start

Microsoft To Invest $50 Billion in India by End of Decade, Says Brad Smith

Microsoft aims to expand AI across Global South with infra skilling push

Lokesh tells officials to focus on job creation for youths in A.P.

Officials instructed to include the notification for faculty posts in State universities and government degree colleges in Ugadi Job Calendar

LC No. 22 Shut Till March 1 For Track Upgrade Works: Railway

In a statement, railway officials said the level crossing located at KM 36/1214 has experienced heavy road and rail traffic over time, leading to

Accenture warns senior staff to use AI toolsor risk missing out on leadership roles

Accenture has implemented a policy tying senior employees career advancement to AI usage. Weekly log-ins to internal AI tools, including AI Refin

Adityanath to visit Singapore, Japan; set for 600 kmph Maglev ride during Japan leg

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath embarks on a visit to Singapore and Japan. He will explore investment opportunities and cooperation

Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders push for mass FIRs against Assam CM for communal statements

Congress leader Shahnawaz Alam has urged the judiciary to take suo motu cognisance of the statements and initiate action against Himanta Biswa Sa

Amaravati IRR To Be Built Under PPP; Trunk Roads by April 2027: Narayana

The Amaravati IRR will be of total 96.2 km in length and 75 metres wide in a configuration of 8+4 lanes. The project will be implemented in two p

Awake brain surgery: preserving the mind while treating the brain

This specialised technique is typically recommended for patients with a space-occupying lesion or tumour near the brains eloquent areasregions re

Umrah pilgrims advised to get meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travel

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised people planning to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan to receive the mening

35 Students in Chhattisgarh School Inflict Injuries On Wrist, Probe Ordered

The findings of the probe have indicated that it may be a case of peer imitation, done playfully by the students, the police officer said