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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

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

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

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

Hoarding featuring Kejriwal torn down across Delhi: AAP

Six-year-old girl killed as e-rickshaw overturns after collision with car in Janakpuri

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

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

Klarna shares crashed 26% after $26 million Q4 loss heres what spooked buy now, pay later investors

Klarna shares crashed 26% after $26 million Q4 loss. One year ago, it earned $40 million profit. Revenue hit $1.08 billion a record high. But Wa

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

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

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.

India sends observer to Trump's Gaza Peace Board meet amid rising stakes

India has sent an observer to a crucial Gaza Peace board meeting in Washington. The meeting, chaired by US President Donald Trump, will discuss a

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

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

Pinarayi Vijayan calls The Kerala Story sequel communal propaganda

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned the trailer for The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond. He described the film as a collec

Emergency Mock Drill Held at Ahobilam Temple Ahead of Brahmotsavams

Special focus was laid on rescue protocols for elderly persons, pregnant women and children.

Man Shares Long-Term Plan To Leave Dubai Tech Job For Business In India

The techie stated that this is not a sudden decision, but a plan that has been gradually developing over the past few months.

MP/ Indore Water Contamination Tragedy Rocks MP Assembly

The Congress members also slammed the state government for discrepancies on the death toll in the tragedy, given in the written reply and informe

India should focus on global-ready graduates to curb academic migration

Internationalisation of higher education is an imperative option for India to enhance the quality of post-secondary education and research, and m

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Has Debts to Pay

King Charles' troublesome younger brother had already been caught lying about his friendship with the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, making his

DMDK backs DMK front just before elections in Tamil Nadu

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam has officially joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led Secular Progressive Alliance. This alliance is for t

Dilip Cherian | Punjabs Acting DGPs And The Art Of Stalling

It can be argued that Punjab isnt alone. Several states have flirted with acting chiefs rather than regular appointments. But that doesnt absolve

Pawars Rajya Sabha play grabs spotlight amid Congress doubts

Maha Vikas Aghadi partners are not united on sending Sharad Pawar to the Rajya Sabha. Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Sena and NCP-SP support the move

Sustainability Is Not a Sideshow

For Anvitha Prashanth and Pranav Prashanth of Perpetual Capital, the Hurun India Impact 50 is not a list, it is proof that profitability and resp

Dakshina Kannada Man Found Dead at Home in Ireland, Probe On

The family is likely to seek official assistance to bring the body back to India, and further details are awaited

Kaleshwaram Barrage Repairs Stuck in Standoff With Contractors

Navayuga, Afcons too may lose completion completion certificates

Quote of the day by Amy Tan: 'I have many reasons why I think reading is really important. It provided for me...' lessons on power of books and how reading can rewrite your life story by author of The Joy Luck Club

Quote of the day by Amy Tan: Renowned author Amy Tan reveals how reading offered her a vital refuge and the power to envision different outcomes

Training Programme for EROs Held Ahead of SIR

Officers from four districts attend a session on Special Intensive Revision

EC directs 23 states, UTs to prep for SIR rollout

The Election Commission of India has directed chief electoral officers across 23 states and Union Territories to expedite preparatory work for a

Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction at Board of Peace meeting

Washington: President Donald Trump announced Thursday, February 19, at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members of the body have ag

Austria Sees Huge Scope For AI Collaboration With India: Top Official To NDTV

Austria's State Secretary for Digitalisation and e-Governance, Alexander Proll, on Tuesday underlined the growing scope for bilateral cooperation

Mamata Banerjee targets PM for 'Swami' prefix for Sri Ramakrishna

In a bold rebuttal, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his controversial refere

Some are playing cute: Trumps big eye roll at countries not accepting Board of Peace invite

Congress Top Brass Praises Revanth Govt

The leadership described the municipal poll results as a reflection of effective teamwork and urged that this collective spirit be strengthened f

Amit Shah To Be In Assam Ahead of Polls, Will Visit Bangladesh Border

Union home minister Amit Shah will arrive in Assam's Silchar on Thursday night for a three-day visit to the state, ahead of the assembly election

Massive data leak exposes millions of social security numbers, emails, and passwords: experts warn of ongoing risk

A massive unsecured database with billions of records was discovered by security researchers. It includes emails, passwords, and many real Social

BJP's Kurseong MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma joins Trinamool

In a surprising political shuffle, Bishnu Prasad Sharma, a formerly defiant MLA from the BJP representing Kurseong, has opted to align himself wi

Afghans Sign Off With Facile Win

Afghanistan defeated Canada by 82 runs

Delhi High Court Orders Sakshi for Removal of Content Linking Heritage Foods With Bhole Baba Dairy

The court heard the defamation suit filed by Heritage Foods in Delhi on Thursday.

International City Parade draws huge crowds to Beach Road in Vizag

School Kids Break Windows to Board Bus After Driver Locks Door

Schoolchildren smash rear windows after driver leaves packed bus stop

Andrew Can Be Kept In Custody For 4 Days At Most, Likely To Be Released In 1

In one of the gravest crises to affect the House of Windsor, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in pu

CM highlights govts initiatives in online public services

Over 70 lakh voters set to be erased from Bengal rolls

In West Bengal, a staggering 7 million voters might find themselves removed from the electoral rolls. Approximately 500,000 have had their names

TSHRC orders water, power restoration to 30 Dalit families in Hanamkonda

Hyderabad: Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC), on Thursday, February 19, issued an interim order directing immediate restoration of

Quote of the day by Carl Sagan: Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were, but without it we go nowhere.

Carl Sagans quote, Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were, but without it we go nowhere, highlights imagination as the foundat

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

Heritage Dairy never compromised on quality, says Bhuvaneswari

Each one of the products reaches the customers only after passing 25 quality tests, says its Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director

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