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BCB and PCB Chiefs Hold Discussion In Lahore Over India Match

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi met his Bangladesh counterpart Aminul Islam in Lahore on Sunday

9 Feb 2026 1:23 am
Congress Will Give House To Every Poor Person, Says Ponguleti

Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday said that the Congress government is constantly striving to ensure the welfare and security of the poor and has taken on the responsibility of fulfilling the dream of owning a home for every eligible poor person in towns and villages.

9 Feb 2026 1:18 am
The 100 Heist: MP Man Arrested 45 Years After Stealing Wheat

The long hand of law finally caught a man in a Madhya Pradesh district, 45 years after he was booked for stealing wheat worth Rs 100

9 Feb 2026 1:12 am
AP NGGO Association Pledges Strong Fight for Employee Rights

The NGGO president listed unresolved concerns relating to contract employees, village and ward secretariat staff, and CPS employees, and announced that a Joint Action Committee (JAC) would be formed on February 10 to pursue these issues collectively.

9 Feb 2026 1:08 am
AP Medical Council Poll to be Held Online Today

APMC elections2026 returning officer and director of secondary health KVN Chakradhar Babu said on Sunday that 13 members would be elected to the council from among 84 candidates contesting the polls.

9 Feb 2026 1:00 am
No Change In Deposit Rates Says SBI Chairman

Banks are unlikely to cut deposit rates immediately as credit growth is likely to further accelerate in the fourth quarter of the financial year

9 Feb 2026 12:57 am
Bapatla police return 237 recovered mobile phones to owners

Addressing the media, the SP said mobile phones have become essential personal assets, containing sensitive data such as banking details and financial information.

9 Feb 2026 12:53 am
Viswa Viznana Peetham Annual Fete Begins Today in Pithapuram

Umar Alisha, the sixth seer of the peetham, reached Pithapuram and started the SVVVAPs activities.

9 Feb 2026 12:48 am
Two cows rescued after falling into drainage in Vijayawada

Police and civic staff rushed to the spot and safely rescued the cows. No injuries were reported.

9 Feb 2026 12:47 am
HC Strikes Down HMDA Condition in New Tender

The petitioner challenged the condition in the fresh tender issued on August 19, 2025, which mandated a minimum annual turnover of Rs.15 crore in any one of the preceding three financial years.

9 Feb 2026 12:41 am
CM Naidu To Hold Marathon Review With Ministers On Key Issues

District collectors and SPs will participate in the review meeting virtually from their respective districts, the Public Grievance Redressal System has been cancelled in some districts, including Bapatla and East Godavari, and will instead be conducted at lower levels.

9 Feb 2026 12:40 am
YSRC flags security lapses in Jagan Reddys Z-plus cover

The MLA appealed for Central intervention and urged authorities to ensure that VIP security protocols are followed strictly, irrespective of political considerations.

9 Feb 2026 12:37 am
Officials Clarify Viral School Dance Video, Deputy Warden Suspended

Parvathipuram Manyam superintendent of police Madhav Reddy said no case had been registered in connection with the video as no complaint had been received.7

9 Feb 2026 12:34 am
Hayathnagar stretch turns most accident-prone in Hyderabad

At LB Nagar crossroads, the highway narrows before widening into a full six-lane carriageway with service roads. However, there is no pedestrian-friendly infrastructure along the stretch.

9 Feb 2026 12:29 am
KTRs Conspiracy Theory on FSL Fire Goes Bust

Rama Rao demanded a judicial inquiry by a retired judge, besides a thorough investigation by Central agencies, into the accident, the fact that material evidence pertaining to the case was returned to the court after analysis has punctured the conspiracy theory of the BRS leader.

9 Feb 2026 12:27 am
Hundreds Join Shyam Nishaan Yatra

Devotees carry colourful flags in procession from Charminar to Kachiguda

9 Feb 2026 12:26 am
Hyderabad: Crypto scam busted, victims get refunds

Police seized 26 mobile phones, one laptop, 57 cheque books, 79 SIM cards, 62 debit cards, 15 shell company stamps and eight QR code scanners.

9 Feb 2026 12:23 am
44 Bikes, Two Autos Seized in Prakasam; 1,839 Vehicles Checked in Nellore Police Drive

In Prakasam district, police seized 44 motorcycles and two auto-rickshaws and booked cases against vehicle owners during a cordon-and-search operation at Pamula Colony in East Gangavaram village, under Tallur police station limits.

9 Feb 2026 12:22 am
Telangana: Biker Killed in RTC Bus Collision

Yacharam police said they are probing the circumstances of the crash to determine whether traffic rules were violated.

9 Feb 2026 12:18 am
Man Tries To Dump Debris Into Gandipet

Water Board foils attempt to pollute key drinking water source

9 Feb 2026 12:17 am
Congress Cries Foul Over BRS Poll Tactics

Pulipati Rajesh Kumar, chairman of the TPCCs Election Commission co-ordination committee, alleged that Rama Rao, at Tandur, urged voters to accept huge money from Congress candidates on polling day.

9 Feb 2026 12:11 am
Ramchander Rao Urges Voters To Reject BRS, Congress

BJP state chief accuses both parties of misgovernance and corruption

9 Feb 2026 12:07 am
Traffic Gridlock Grips Srisailam Amid Maha Shivaratri Rush

Pilgrims alleged that it took three to four hours to reach the temple from the main entrance.

9 Feb 2026 12:02 am
Firefighters Rescue Woman, Son, Pets in Blaze

According to Malakpet station fire officer Mohammed Shoukath, the blaze started in the puja room and spread to the bedroom while the inmates were asleep.

8 Feb 2026 11:58 pm
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings on Monday, February 9, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Mist or hazy conditions are very likely to prevail during morning or night hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 32C and 15C respectively

8 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
UK PM's Top Aide McSweeney Quits In Scandal Over Mandelson Links To Epstein

Morgan McSweeney, an Irishman, always maintained a low profile but was dubbed by some as the most powerful man in politics having played a key role in Starmer's emphatic election victory in July 2024

8 Feb 2026 11:52 pm
NIHSAD Confirms Avian Influenza Outbreak at Farms in Annamayya Villages

Strict enforcement is in place to control movement, disinfection and continuous surveillance in and around affected areas to prevent a further spread.

8 Feb 2026 11:51 pm
NTR Sujala Water Plant Inaugurated in Nellore

He added that all pending municipal works stalled by the previous government have been revived and would be completed by June.

8 Feb 2026 11:48 pm
Prakasams Prasanna Wins Gold at Special Olympics in Delhi

Competing in the Senior Category (1822 years), Prasanna Kumar delivered an outstanding performance to clinch the top honour at the national level, emerging as one of the standout athletes of the tournament.

8 Feb 2026 11:41 pm
Bharat Bhushan | Naravane Expos Reveals Delhi Runs on Narrative

Naravane memoir row and midnight trade deal raise doubts about government intent

8 Feb 2026 11:39 pm
23 Challans on Wrong Bike: Malakpet Man Booked for Tampering Number Plate

Police booked an FIR in 48 of 2026 under the BNS and the Motor Vehicles Act.

8 Feb 2026 11:38 pm
Three Arrested for Attempted Murder of Rowdy-Sheeter in Jagadgirigutta

The arrested persons were identified as Erpula Sai Kumar alias Stoner Sai, Vallapu Sampath Kumar, and Manjala Aditya.

8 Feb 2026 11:31 pm
Phule statue vandalism bid sparks outrage in Maharashtra

In a post on X, Mr. Ambedkar alleged that the RSS had attempted to vandalise the statue. This is not merely an attack on Jyotiba Phule but an attack on Dalits, Adivasis and OBCs, and a direct assault on social justice and the movement for equality of the deprived and Bahujan communities.

8 Feb 2026 11:30 pm
HYDRAA Reclaims 7 Crore Worth of Parkland in Ameenpur; Fencing Installed

Officials said that the 1,253.8-sq. yd land was situated in Survey No. 135 of Ameenpur village.

8 Feb 2026 11:29 pm
State's Aim Is To Attract National Attention At Cheaper Rates: Minister Durgesh

With the involvement of social media influencers and the NGO, we got over nine million views and more than 1,000 booking inquiries: Tourism minister Kandula Durgesh

8 Feb 2026 11:24 pm
CM Naidu Says Technology Will Create Wealth, Improve Living Standards

In an interview to the news agency PTI on Sunday, Naidu preferred to identify himself as a politician working for the people and said technology would help him to govern the state in a more efficient and transparent manner.

8 Feb 2026 11:18 pm
Bhupendra Tripathi | Targeting Lymphatic Filariasis: Mission To Overcome a Lifetime of Disability in India

Nationwide campaign targets remaining districts with tech, treatment and community effort

8 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
Tragedy In Karnataka: 3 AP Residents Killed, 15 Injured As Jeep Overturns

The incident occurred near Srinivaspura when the jeep carrying the victims overturned: Reports

8 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
History Fest Debates on Space and Microbes

As part of the discussion on Microbes to Space Probes: Indias Story of Science, experts in public policy and authors Ameer Shahul and Dinesh Sharma spoke on evolution of Indian space programmes and the country turning global vaccination hub.

8 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
Festivities Have Begun With Rose Day on February 7

Valentines Day celebrations on February 14 in the port city of Visakhapatnam have taken on a more inclusive hue this year.

8 Feb 2026 11:12 pm
Dalit Boys House Torched After Inter-Caste Marriage In Mancherial

The accused allegedly poured kerosene on Surenders house and set it ablaze on Saturday. No one was present inside the house at the time of the incident: Police

8 Feb 2026 11:10 pm
Vote After Recalling Welfare Benefits of Last Two Years: Komatireddy

Addressing meetings during the campaign, the minister said the State had witnessed a real era of welfare after the Congress came to power.

8 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
Palla Sees Adulteration In What YSRC Did During Its Tenure

Telugu Desam state president Palla Srinivasa Rao launched a sharp attack on the YSRC, accusing its leadership of betraying Hindu society by adulterating the sacred Tirumala laddu prasadam.

8 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
Srikalahasti Gears Up For 13-day Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavams

Maha Shivaratri on February 15 is expected to draw massive crowds, particularly for the Lingodbhava Darshan, scheduled between 2 am and 6 am on February 16. Temple authorities expect more than 1.5 lakh devotees to visit the temple between 2 am and 10 pm on Shivaratri day, surpassing last years turnout of over 1.3 lakh pilgrims

8 Feb 2026 11:07 pm
8 Feb 2026 11:06 pm
Gandhi Hospital Opens Pre-eclampsia Clinic

The facility brings together obstetrics, cardiology, nephrology and internal medicine specialists for comprehensive care.

8 Feb 2026 11:05 pm
Indias Trade Balance With US To Fall From Surplus To Deficit

US trade deal framework may push India into trade deficit, $500-billion import target seen as unrealistic

8 Feb 2026 11:05 pm
Warangal To Launch Model Rocket Rudrama On Science Day

A model rocket named Rudrama, in honour of Kakatiya queen Rani Rudrama Devi, will be launched in Warangal: Reports

8 Feb 2026 11:03 pm
Key Karnataka water projects await Centres nod: CM

Recalling that the Supreme Court had cleared the Kalasa-Banduri project in 2018, the Chief Minister said tenders had already been invited and an agency had been finalised for the project.

8 Feb 2026 11:00 pm
Cgarh: Red Carpet Welcome To Maoists Who Surrender, Naxal Ideology To Be Defeated By People: Shah

Naxals who laid down arms will be accorded red carpet welcome: Union home minister Amit Shah

8 Feb 2026 10:57 pm