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Govt to Launch HPV Vaccination Programme for Girls Aged 14 and Above

The quadrivalent HPV vaccine protects against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer, as well as types 6 and 11

24 Feb 2026 3:28 pm
Ease of Doing Business 2.0 Soon, Says Sridhar Babu

Sridhar Babu said the proposed policy would be developed through stakeholder consultations with the objective of accelerating industrial growth, strengthening investor confidence, and providing greater assurance to investors

24 Feb 2026 3:26 pm
Over 20 crore Laddus Were Made With Adulterated Ghee: Chandrababu Naidu

To avoid political controversy, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted with Central and state government officials. The Supreme Court suggested that the SIT should be monitored by CBI

24 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
4 Senior Maoists Surrendered Before Telangana DGP

The organisational structure of the CPI (Maoist) has moved towards imminent collapse owing to various factors: Police

24 Feb 2026 3:19 pm
EC's Conference With State Poll Panels Underway

Presentations on Sharing Voters' List Top Agenda

24 Feb 2026 3:18 pm
Kashmiri Food in Hyderabad: Chef Rahul Wali Brings the Flavors of the Valley

Rather than overstuffing up the entire plate with all of the 36 dishes found in Wazwan, we were introduced to only 12 of them

24 Feb 2026 3:00 pm
VIROSH Wedding: Celebs Spotted at Airport Leaving for Udaipur

Rashmika and Vijay had an intimate engagement ceremony in Hyderabad in October last year.

24 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
VIROSHA Wedding: Celebs Spotted at Airport Leaving for Udaipur

Rashmika and Vijay had an intimate engagement ceremony in Hyderabad in October last year.

24 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
AICC Gives Assam Congress Full Autonomy on Poll Decisions: Gaurav Gogoi

It is significant that Mr Gogoi, who is in New Delhi along with senior Assam Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia, attended a screening committee meeting to discuss election strategies and potential candidates.

24 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
Union Cabinet Approves Change Of Name Of Kerala To Keralam: Sources

The Kerala Assembly had passed the resolution for the second time because the Ministry of Home Affairs, which reviewed the first resolution, suggested some technical changes

24 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
AP Milk Adulteration Case: Freezer Coolant Leak Suspected, Samples to FSL

According to the preliminary investigation, the contaminated milk caused kidney (renal) failure, leading to sudden urinary blockage and death.

24 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
Hyderabad-bound British Airways Flight Diverted To Nagpur Due To Bad Weather

Speaking to PTI, the senior official said that a British Airways flight originating from London's Heathrow Airport to Hyderabad landed in Nagpur around 5.30 am

24 Feb 2026 2:41 pm
India's Tech Sector To Expand 6% To $315 Billion in Fiscal 2026: Nasscom

The prediction comes as IT and software services industry has been facing a double whammy of tepid demand and threat of disruption from advanced AI tools

24 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
Viral Video of Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu Fighting Is AI-Generated Fake

With a score by MM Keeravani, Varanasi is scheduled to hit theaters in 2027.

24 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Kerala HC Hears Arguments on Plea to Quash Certification of 'The Kerala Story 2'

The court will, thereafter, decide whether it will view the film before its scheduled release on February 27, the sources said

24 Feb 2026 2:09 pm
Naidu Alleges Long-Standing Conspiracy Against Tirumala, Cites Ghee Adulteration and Temple Incidents

CM claims attacks on Hindu institutions began during YSR regime; says SIT probe exposed irregularities in TTD ghee supply

24 Feb 2026 2:09 pm
Kerala Passes Nativity Card Bill, Minister Cites CAA Background

The Nativity Card Bill was presented in the House on Monday in the absence of opposition UDF members, who had boycotted the proceedings over the Sabarimala gold loss case

24 Feb 2026 2:04 pm
Khammam Police Nabs 14 People for Assisting to Open Mule Accounts

The accused were found to have opened accounts with the help of 22 people by paying Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 as commission: Police

24 Feb 2026 1:55 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Seek Course Correction in Must Win Game Against New Zealand

The pitches in Sri Lanka have been tougher for batting compared to co-hosts India and the trend is likely to continue at the Premadasa where bigger boundaries make six-hitting difficult

24 Feb 2026 1:48 pm
AP Assembly Discusses Tirupati Laddu Adulteration

Endowments Minister A Ramnarayan Reddy initiated the discussion, expressing deep regret that a sacred tradition has become a subject of controversy

24 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
Shy, Scaly Anteaters Are The Most Trafficked Mammals In The World

Pangolins or pangolin products outstrip any other mammal when it comes to wildlife smuggling.

24 Feb 2026 1:18 pm
China's DeepSeek Trained AI Model on Nvidia's Best Chip Despite US Ban: Report

The U.S. believes DeepSeek will remove the technical indicators that might reveal its use of American AI chips, the official said, adding that the Blackwells are likely clustered at its data center in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of China

24 Feb 2026 1:16 pm
AP Milk Contamination Case: Freezer Coolant Leak Suspected, Samples Sent to FSL

The milk was stored in a freezer at the accused's residence and we suspect that coolant might have leaked into it. All necessary samples have been sent to the FSL, East Godavari Superintendent of Police (SP) D Narasimha Kishore

24 Feb 2026 1:16 pm
Telangana Govt Invites Tender for Security Upgrades at Revanth Reddy's Camp Office

The institute was set up in 1976 and has evolved to suit the needs of changing times, as well as the requirements of the State and Central Government

24 Feb 2026 1:07 pm
Nothing Phone 4a To Be Launched in India on March 5

Just like its predecessors, the nothing phone 4a is going to be comprised of a standard model and also a pro model

24 Feb 2026 1:05 pm
From Exquisite Dinner to Pool Volleyball: Rashmika-Vijay's Pre-Wedding Celebrations Begin

On the other hand, Vijay Deverakonda shared a more relaxed side of the festivities.

24 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
India and Israel: Trade, Defence and Diplomacy

New Delhi has steadily expanded cooperation with Israel across the defence, agriculture, technology and cybersecurity sectors

24 Feb 2026 12:53 pm
Antoine Griezmann in Talks To Join MLS Side Orlando City

Griezmann's potential move stateside has been rumored for years, with the player known to be an admirer of other American leagues such as the NBA and NFL

24 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Paralyzing Blizzard Hits US Northeast, Affects Transport Systems

Governors activate National Guard, declare regional emergencies; FlightAware reports over 7,400 flight cancellations

24 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Hyderabad Police Dismantles Pan-India Cyber Fraud Syndicate, 104 Held

The operation was executed simultaneously across 16 states over a span of 10 days. As many as 104 individuals who played pivotal roles in the execution of the fraud were apprehended: Police

24 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
Zeenat Aman Reaffirms That Mutual Respect, Not Marriage, Is Sacred

She called it absurd to believe marriage is required for fulfillment or that it can magically fix an unhappy relationship.

24 Feb 2026 12:38 pm
Shimron Hetmyer An Asset At No. 3, Was Being Wasted Down The Order: Shai Hope

Hetmyer's 34-ball 85 was instrumental in the Caribbean side's massive 107-run win over Zimbabwe in a Super Eight match on Monday, which Hope described as a great confidence booster ahead of clashes against South Africa and India

24 Feb 2026 12:37 pm
Kharge, Rahul Condemn Arrest of Youth Congress Chief Chib

Kharge alleged that Modi had bowed down to US President Donald Trump by accepting his conditions under the India-US interim trade framework, calling it an embarrassment for the country.

24 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
Indian Shares Fall on Renewed US Tariff Uncertainty; AI Fears Drag It Lower

The Nifty 50 fell 0.82% to 25,500 and the BSE Sensex shed 0.92% to 82,529.19 as of 9:53 a.m. IST

24 Feb 2026 12:32 pm
T20WC 2026: India Won't Hold Back But We'll Try To Be Smarter, Says Zimbabwe Coach

Zimbabwe were thrashed by 107 runs by the Caribbean outfit, which posted the second highest total of the tournament history, 254/6, in their Super Eight match on Monday

24 Feb 2026 12:31 pm
Jailed Pakistan Ex-PM Imran Khan Gets Eye Treatment: Hospital

Khan has been in jail since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny

24 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
Cabinet May Approve Pacts With Germany, Canada for Critical Minerals Cooperation

The pact with Germany will focus on joint exploration, sustainable mining, supply chain resilience and the technology transfer, sources told

24 Feb 2026 12:12 pm
Experience Japans Cherry Blossom Season with The Sakura SkyTree

A Limited-Period Spring Experience from 350 Metres Above Tokyo

24 Feb 2026 12:12 pm
Three of Family Die by Suicide in Amberpet

Police suspect financial distress behind the tragic incident; probe underway

24 Feb 2026 12:11 pm
Bengal SIR: SC Allows Deployment of Judicial Officers from Jharkhand, Odisha for Claim Verification

Taking note of the grim situation and the time constraints, the bench permitted the deployment of civil judges to conduct the process.

24 Feb 2026 12:01 pm
At Least 606 Migrants Dead Or Missing In Med Since Start Of 2026: UN

Rising number of missing persons marks the deadliest start to a year in the Mediterranean since IOM began recording such data in 2014, says UN

24 Feb 2026 12:01 pm
International Spice Conference Opens in Kochi Amid Regulatory Shifts

Kant outlined key priorities, including value addition, adoption of artificial intelligence, climate-resilient farming, sustainability, traceability and farmer-centric policies

24 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
New US Tariffs Take Effect After Supreme Court Ruling

The new tariffs, initially set at 10 percent, are justified as a means o deal with the large and serious United States balance-of-payments deficits, according to a White House released Friday

24 Feb 2026 11:54 am
Raids on Milk Centres After Five Die in Suspected Adulteration Case

Special teams collect blood and milk samples for lab tests; seller taken into custody as senior officials visit affected area

24 Feb 2026 11:53 am
AIU bans Indian Runner Pooja Aatmaram For 3 Years For Running Away From Dope Test

Pooja was picked out for a dope test after winning the Indian Oil WNC Navy Half Marathon in Mumbai on November 23 last year

24 Feb 2026 11:49 am
North Korea's Kim Says Country To Develop Economy Over Next 5 Years

Since Kim Jong Un was reelected to the top post of the ruling Workers Party , he has expressed his goals towards economical development.

24 Feb 2026 11:47 am
Modi Govt Has Abandoned Palestinians: Cong Slams PM's Israel Visit

Jairam Ramesh said the Modi government makes cynical and hypocritical statements on its commitment to the cause of the Palestinians but in reality it has abandoned them

24 Feb 2026 11:42 am
IBM Launches AI GovTech Innovation Center to Accelerate Digital Governance

The collaboration with the Department of IT & Electronics will focus on developing high-impact AI use cases through the Center while strengthening digital and AI readiness across departments.

24 Feb 2026 11:42 am
Canada to Strip Tahawwur Rana's Citizenship Ahead of Carney's India Visit

Rana, 64, is a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of one of the main conspirators of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, David Coleman Headley, alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen

24 Feb 2026 11:36 am
Centre Focusing on Affordable Healthcare to Poor in Telangana: Kishan Reddy

The healthcare initiatives reaffirm the Central governments comprehensive effort in strengthening Telanganas public health ecosystem and ensure accessible, affordable, and quality medical care for all: Kishan Reddy

24 Feb 2026 11:32 am