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Backyard Poultry Project To Boost Livelihoods Of Manyam Tribal Families

Under the initiative, poultry units will be distributed to women and self-help groups in tribal habitations to generate sustainable income: Reports

21 Feb 2026 8:04 pm
AP Records 320 Bird Species In GBBC 2026, Ranks 12th Nationally

In Visakhapatnam, observers recorded 134 species, reflecting the citys unique combination of coastal wetlands and urban landscapes. Vizianagaram followed with 115 species, highlighting the importance of village tanks and rural wetlands in supporting water birds and migratory species

21 Feb 2026 7:51 pm
India Vs South Africa In Repeat Of Previous Cup Final

The hosts beat The Netherlands comfortably here a few days ago while South Africa have played three of their four Group stage matches in Ahmedabad and know the conditions just too well: Reports

21 Feb 2026 7:49 pm
NSF Opposes MHA Instruction Compulsory Singing, Of Vande Mataram In Schools, Asks Schools In Nagaland To Refrain From Following It

The Naga student body then said the specific instruction that the days work in all schools may begin with the community singing of Vande Mataram, coupled with directions to popularize the national song and anthem, is deeply concerning.

21 Feb 2026 7:43 pm
Shrimp Farmers In Dire Straits With Diseases Breaking Out At Aqua Ponds

In the interim, feed cost has increased to 4,000 per tonne, which is quite abnormal, according to West Godavari Prawn Farmers Welfare Federation secretary Gadiraju Subba Raju. He said feed cost will be 1.50 lakh to 2.50 lakh per acre. This would lead to farmers getting only 220 to 230 for 100 count of shrimp, which is quite low

21 Feb 2026 7:38 pm
Amit Shah Vows To Free Assam From Illegal Infiltration, Targets Congress

Addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for a new campus of the 10th Battalion of Assam Police, Mr Shah asked the people to give third term to a BJP government and blamed past governments for what he described as demographic stress in several districts of the state: Reports

21 Feb 2026 7:31 pm
New Polytechnic Building Must Last Seven Decades, Says MLA

Inspecting the Rs 28 crore project, the MLA said the 70-year-old institution, known for producing engineers, should have infrastructure that lasts for decades without compromise on quality.

21 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
Citizens Group Urges Centre to Bring Endowments Under RTI

Subrahmanyam pointed out that the High Court itself had recommended amending the Act, noting that temples receive substantial public funds

21 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
JUST SPAMMING|Time When Political Desperados Seek an Identity

He was given the opportunity to sit there because Jayalalithaa had taken ill and continued sitting there after her passing.

21 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
BJP Accuses NC of Misleading Public on J&Ks Constitutional Issues

Sharma further said that legislative proceedings are now under greater public scrutiny due to increased digital access to Assembly debates. This transparency, he argued, has made it more difficult for political parties to make unverified claims or evade accountability

21 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
Biomedical Waste Must Be Disposed Scientifically: Prasanthi Reddy

The MLA warned that improper disposal of used syringes, bandages and other medical waste could turn hospitals into sources of infection, posing serious risks to patients and healthcare staff.

21 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
Andhra Pradesh Wants Amaravati As Energy-Efficiency Investment Hub

The Investment Bazar is being organised under the energy efficiency financing platform of the bureau of energy efficiency, government of India.

21 Feb 2026 7:19 pm
LIC Housing Finance to Auction Properties of Ex- MP Renuka

The company has invited e-bid submissions until March 23, 2026, and stated that the e-auction will be conducted on March 24, 2026

21 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Elect To Bat First Against New Zealand in Super 8 Opener

Pakistan's captain, Salman Agha, won the toss and elected to set a target by choosing to bat first.

21 Feb 2026 7:10 pm
Zero Litter Governance Theme for SwarnandhraSwachh Andhra This Month

Highlighting the economic benefits of recycling, Dr Venkateshwar said waste management could generate income and livelihoods

21 Feb 2026 7:07 pm
Structured Support Reshapes Sporting Talent In Odishas Tribal Heartland Lanjigarh

Bhushan recently brought laurels to Odisha by clinching a bronze medal in the 100-metre open mens category at the Khelo India Tribal Games Athletics Meet 2026, held at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela. His achievement marks a significant milestone not only for his family but also for the tribal-dominated region he represents

21 Feb 2026 7:04 pm
Police Probe IAS Academy Chain-Link Pyramid Scheme In Jagtial

The scheme offered higher returns for larger payments.

21 Feb 2026 6:59 pm
High-Tech Driving Tests Leave Aspirants Stunned

The results in Nellore underline the shift.

21 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
CMRF-Backed Heart Transplant Gives New Lease of Life to Young Woman

Sathyavathi described the transplant as a second life and thanked the doctors and the government for their support

21 Feb 2026 6:54 pm
10.57 Lakh Inter Students To Appear for Andhra Pradesh Exams From Feb. 23

Students have been advised to reach their examination centres well in advance.

21 Feb 2026 6:53 pm
Dutch Top Olympics Medals Table In Short Track

Italy's Fontana makes history as Italy's most decorated Olympian with 14 medals

21 Feb 2026 6:51 pm
Alls Well With Alpha

Reports of exclusive OTT release and tension centring on Alia Bhatt dismissed

21 Feb 2026 6:48 pm
Indian Traditions can Guide Nations Progress: Venkaiah Naidu

He said Siddhartha College had played a significant role in the progress of the state and the country, attributing its success to discipline, dedication and commitment

21 Feb 2026 6:43 pm
Skipper Surya Set For Super Show

SKY did not think too much about triple-duck Abhishek Sharmas dry run in the tournament so far

21 Feb 2026 6:41 pm
Rahman Agrees to Credit Dagar for Veera Raja Veera

Supreme Court orders acknowledgment of Dagarwani Dhrupad tradition

21 Feb 2026 6:41 pm
Yash To Handle the Megaphone for His Next Film

He wont be doing another KGF movie in the foreseeable future

21 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
The After-Dark Emerald Glow

Resort evenings are getting reimagined with fluid silhouettes and emerald accents defining after-dark dressing

21 Feb 2026 6:35 pm
The Perils of Dr. Google & DIY Diagnosis

As an increasing number of people try to self-diagnose via online searches, doctors have some sound advice for cyberchondriacs

21 Feb 2026 6:29 pm
Congress Leaders Took Decision On Power-Sharing, Only Need To Be Announced: PWD Minister

The issue of power sharing was also discussed in the past meeting as well: Satish Jarkiholi

21 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Massive Rush in Andhra Pradesh for Government Jobs, Including Contract Ones

Specialist doctors though are preferring employment in the private sector

21 Feb 2026 6:24 pm
A Shop With No Price Tags Offers Dignity to Vizags Poor

The initiative was founded by Vijay and Neeraja, a husband-and-wife duo, who launched the Friends Meet Society on September 20, 2025

21 Feb 2026 6:22 pm
Jawan Hurt In Landmine Blast During Demining In Mulugu

Official sources said a team of security forces was engaged in detecting and neutralising explosives in the area to facilitate road construction when the incident occurred: Reports

21 Feb 2026 6:19 pm
CPM Alleges 3,500-Crore Annual Burden From Power Duty Amendment

CPM state secretariat member Ch. Babu Rao said the Assembly passed the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty (Amendment) Act, 2026 on February 18: Reports

21 Feb 2026 6:14 pm
Khamosh Exclusively Linked to Shatrughan Sinha's Persona: Mumbai HC

It needs no reinforcement that the expression Khamosh which was delivered by the Plaintiff (Sinha) in his unique and distinct style in one of his films is associated exclusively with the Plaintiff's persona, the HC said.

21 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
RySS Pushes Natural Farming To Raise Farmer Incomes

Rama Rao said nearly 12 lakh farmers in the state were practising natural farming, with another 6.25 lakh transitioning under the National Mission on Natural Farming: Reports

21 Feb 2026 5:45 pm
Chandrababu Accuses YSRCP of Deflecting Blame in Tirupati Laddu Case

The Chief Minister claimed that YSRCP leaders had created several hurdles in the Tirupati laddu adulteration probe and even approached the Supreme Court.

21 Feb 2026 5:39 pm
480 Central Forces Companies In WB From March

The ruling Trinamul Congress however questioned the decision of Amit Shah's ministry much before the announcement of the polls while BJP defended it

21 Feb 2026 4:45 pm
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna: Net Worth Revealed

The Haldi and Sangeet ceremonies, followed by the grand wedding, will all take place on February 26.

21 Feb 2026 4:25 pm
Mandhana, Jemimah Strike Half-tons As India Score 176/6 In Deciding T20I vs Australia

Mandhana and Jemimah cut loose in the sixth over bowled by Sophie Molineux, collecting three boundaries in a 14-run burst that firmly put India back on track

21 Feb 2026 4:22 pm
Shirtless Protest: Court Sends Arrested IYC Workers to 5-Day Police Custody

Narasimha Yadav from Telangana were among the Youth Congress protestors, who were arrested by the Delhi police on Friday

21 Feb 2026 4:12 pm
Disgraceful To Nation, Says Andhra CM On Youth Congress Protest At AI Summit

Lokesh further said he felt bad about the disruption of the programme where several countries were showcasing their innovations

21 Feb 2026 4:06 pm
Naxalism to be Eliminated from India by March 31: Amit Shah

The Home Minister praised the force for the 21-day Operation Black forest in the Karreguta Hills on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, in which 31 Naxals were killed in April-May 2025

21 Feb 2026 4:04 pm
Do Deewane Seher Mein Review: Slow Romance That Quietly Wins You Over

A slow, fiery romance that tests ones patience before quietly winning you over

21 Feb 2026 4:02 pm
Rs 100 cr Cheque Given To 561 SHGs in Palnadu District

He visited various stalls set up by different government departments at an exhibition and reviewed the works being done by the officials. He also visited the chilli and maize processing plants and Bharat Mission Grameen stalls erected by the self help groups

21 Feb 2026 3:55 pm
Jagan Slams Youth Cong over Protest at AI Summit, Says None Should Demean Country

Yesterday at the AI Summit, the Youth Congress made us all feel ashamed. Where is our politics heading! No one should ever demean our country, Jagan said

21 Feb 2026 3:54 pm
Hyderabad Police Launch Outreach Initiative to Fight against Cybercrimes

Several well-known content creators have voluntarily partnered with the police to highlight different types of cyber scams

21 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Virus Kills Dozens Of Tigers In Thailand Park

The provincial livestock office in Chiang Mai informed that at least 72 tigers at a private animal park were killed.

21 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
Telangana Prisons Department Deny Reports of Terror-Linked Mulaqats

All mulaqats in central prisons were conducted strictly in accordance with established prison rules and strict security protocols. Every visitor is subjected to thorough verification, documentation, and monitoring procedures: Officials

21 Feb 2026 3:40 pm
WhatsApp Introduces New Group History Feature

The company claims that this feature is also built with privacy in mind and does not weaken its encryption standards.

21 Feb 2026 3:04 pm
Priya Maggo Calls Meri Manzil Tujhi Se Her Most Personal Project Yet

Priya added that the project reflects a larger shift where digital creators are stepping into mainstream entertainment spaces.

21 Feb 2026 2:40 pm