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Engagements in Hyderabad on Monday, February 16, 2026

Comedy shows: Backspace Pune; Sharon Verma Live; Time: From 7.30 pm; Venue: KLN Prasad Auditorium

15 Feb 2026 11:23 pm
Maha Shivaratri: Srikalahasti Temple Sees Massive Rush

The rituals commenced in the early hours with special abhishekam, followed by Indira Vimanam and Chapara sevas

15 Feb 2026 11:23 pm
Punjab CM Taken to Hospital in Sangrur

The doctors at the hospital are still examining him, However, there is no statement from the Fortis Hospital yet

15 Feb 2026 11:20 pm
Shrikant Shinde Throws Open Challenge To BJPs Naik

Shinde-Naik rivalry intensifies over land row

15 Feb 2026 11:12 pm
Borra Caves Open Doors Free Of Charge For Shivaratri

The practice of waiving entry fees on this auspicious day dates back to 2000, when villagers from nearby communities petitioned authorities to allow free access to the sacred Shiva temple deep within the limestone caves: Reports

15 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
Over 34% of Winners in Telangana Civic Polls Are Housewives

Election data show strong womens participation and varied education profiles

15 Feb 2026 11:07 pm
Festival Draws Over 2 Lakh Visitors

Over two lakh attend Pakala Beach Festival

15 Feb 2026 11:07 pm
Grandeur, Devotional Fervour Mark Maha Shivaratri Festival in Nellore, Prakasam

Heavy rush was reported at Srisailam, Srikalahasti, Kotappakonda, Mahanandi, Yaganti and Draksharamam, among others

15 Feb 2026 11:04 pm
MITS Files For 'Allaneredu' GI Tag

Sharing the details, MITS vice-chancellor Dr. C. Yuvaraj said the application was prepared with the support of the MITS Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (MITS-IPFC) and filed with the GI Registry: Reports

15 Feb 2026 11:03 pm
Sikhs Observe 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur with Devotion in City

Sikhs mark 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur

15 Feb 2026 11:02 pm
15 Feb 2026 11:00 pm
Kerala's Best Farmer Award Winner Dies By Suicide

Unable to bear the burden of debt, he ended his life, says his brother

15 Feb 2026 10:59 pm
CCMB Scientists Honoured for Mentoring Young Researchers at TNQ ISA 2026

CCMB scientists honoured for mentoring young researchers

15 Feb 2026 10:56 pm
Srinivas Announces 143 Crore Hike In Rural Welfare Budget

Under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAYNRLM), 818 crore has been allocated: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:53 pm
Final Electoral List On Feb. 23 For TN

The Commission directed that names falling under the category of logical discrepancies be displayed at gram panchayat offices, public places and sub-division offices, including ward offices in urban areas: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:47 pm
Rs 1.67 Crore Released for Works in 12 Pacs in Erstwhile Chittoor District

Funds to support buildings, compound walls, godowns and repairs across societies

15 Feb 2026 10:45 pm
Independent Councilor Joins Cong in Wardhannapet, Paves Way for Party to Claim Chairperson Post

With her induction, both the Congress and the BRS have six members each in the council

15 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
SANJAYOVACHA | India-China Relations Go Far Beyond The Border | Sanjaya Baru

The fact is that through the 1990s and early 2000s both countries were able to maintain peace and tranquility along the LAC and build a stable relationship. Travel and trade had increased as a result. Both are now once again trying to rebalance the relationship

15 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
Hyderabad on Alert: Domestic Help Burglaries Spike

The offences always involved forceful restraint, gagging of victims and spiking of drinks to incapacitate homeowners before valuables were looted: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:43 pm
CM Prays For Global Recognition, Glory To Amaravati Capital On Maha Shivaratri

From the peoples capital Amaravati the sacred land where Lord Amareswara resides I pray for the city to earn global recognition and glory: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

15 Feb 2026 10:37 pm
CM, Jagan Condole Death Of BC Leader Venkayya

Naidu, Jagan condole former MLCs demise

15 Feb 2026 10:37 pm
30-Year-Old Hacked To Death In Broad Daylight In Jagtial

The victim, Bore Vishwanath of Porandla village in Jagtial Rural mandal, was allegedly attacked with wooden logs and died on the spot due to head injuries: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:32 pm
MILAN Village Opens Doors To Visitors Ahead Of Fleet Review

These included the international fleet review (IFR), Exercise MILAN 2026, and the Indian Ocean naval symposium: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:28 pm
Akshara Chit Fund Director Held at Bengaluru Airport Trying to Flee to US

Police have asked investors who may have been affected to lodge complaints at the Subedari police station

15 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
Vizag Police Announce Traffic Regulations For IFR

Traffic curbs in Vizag for International Fleet Review

15 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
Indranil Banerjie | As We Head For A Brave New World, Best & Brightest In AI Flock To Delhi

The most dramatic has been the emergence of semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in the last two years. As of January this year, an estimated ten semiconductor manufacturing projects are coming up across six states, some of which are expected to come online this year

15 Feb 2026 10:21 pm
Budget Benefits Must Reach Grassroots, Says TD State Chief

The teleconference was attended by civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar and BJP state president PVN Madhav: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:19 pm
Sweeping Reforms Planned In Public Health Care

AP partners with Gates Foundation for healthcare reforms

15 Feb 2026 10:19 pm
Kedarnath Shrine Opens From April 22

Badrinath to open April 23 as Gangotri and Yamunotri begin yatra on Akshaya Tritiya

15 Feb 2026 10:18 pm
Viksit Bharat is Not Possible Without Including 14% Muslims in Nation Building, Says Asad

He said none from these two groups were involved in the freedom movement and that many Muslim leaders sacrificed their lives to get freedom for India

15 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
Aland: Shivaratri Prayers Conducted Under Tight Security At Dargah Premises

The ritual, which has been at the centre of a long-standing dispute, was carried out peacefully under strict police supervision: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:13 pm
15 Feb 2026 10:08 pm
Influencer Chinnu Pappus Boyfriend Found Dead In Kasargod

Sandesh, 29, a native of Eliyathaduka in Madhur panchayat of Kasargod district, was discovered hanging inside his house on Sunday afternoon: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:08 pm
Nageswara Temple in Perumallapadu to be Rebuilt: Minister Anam

He said additional funds would be sanctioned if required and reiterated that preserving temples handed down by ancestors was a key objective of the government

15 Feb 2026 10:06 pm
Telangana High Court Spikes Plea Of Med College For More PG Seats

The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by the medical college contending that it was entitled to 58 PG seats based on its infrastructure, faculty strength and compliance with the PGMSR-2024 regulations.

15 Feb 2026 10:06 pm
Shah: Rahul Misleading Farmers on Trade Deals

Home Minister says farmers and dairy interests protected in US, UK, EU agreements

15 Feb 2026 10:06 pm
FIR Filed Against Congress Leader After Row Over Shivaji-Tipu Comparison

In Pune, BJP members staged a demonstration outside the Indian National Congress office, where clashes broke out after workers from both parties confronted each other: Reports

15 Feb 2026 10:01 pm
Meenakshi Natarajan emerges as a frontrunner for Congress Rajya Sabha seat from MP

With three seats falling vacant, Congress weighs options as Digvijay Singh exits race

15 Feb 2026 9:56 pm
Gadag: Devotees Shocked to Find Idols Damaged at Shiva Shrine

According to villagers the vandalised idols include the Shivalinga, the Nandi idol, Nagappa, and also Honnattemma, situated near the Ramalingeshwara temple

15 Feb 2026 9:56 pm
Micro Artist Carves Lord Shiva On Needle Tip In Jagtial

The sculpture depicts Lord Shiva in a seated blessing posture under the hood of a cobra. The artwork, measuring less than 3 mm: Reports

15 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
Lifeguards Rescue Five Tourists From Drowning Off Puri Coast; Repeat Warnings On Beach Safety

The incident follows a similar rescue in December last year, when four tourists from West Bengal were saved after being swept into deeper waters near Sector 9 beach close to Chaitanya Chhak: Regards

15 Feb 2026 9:48 pm
Ponguleti Offers Prayers For Telanganas Prosperity On Shivaratri

Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Maha Shivaratri offered prayers for the health and prosperity of the people of Telangana and for the states overall development.

15 Feb 2026 9:45 pm
Devotees Throng Shaivite Temples On Maha Shivaratri

At the Neela Kanteshwara temple in the city, special prayers commenced at dawn. Temple authorities arranged separate queue lines to regulate the rush: Reports

15 Feb 2026 9:44 pm
DC Edit | Do States Count Freebies' Cost?

Before getting sucked into argument over the efficacy of such payouts, it must be said that the inducements are considered legal as the top court upheld the right of political parties to offer freebies while emphasising that they should be done responsibly

15 Feb 2026 9:43 pm
Maharashtra ATS Raids 21 Locations, Detains Over a Dozen in Terror Probe

Officials said the action was based on specific intelligence inputs regarding the alleged radicalisation of youths

15 Feb 2026 9:43 pm
Naveen Reddy Burramukku Secures International Recognition for AI-Driven Cybersecurity Innovation

Naveen Reddy Burramukku, a Systems and Network Architect and cybersecurity innovator, has achieved international recognition following the registration of his original artificial intelligencebased cybersecurity threat detection and analysis device.

15 Feb 2026 9:40 pm
Under Watch: Cgarh Village Ensures Students Study for Boards

The resolutions also included denial of these students from doing household chores, using mobile phones & watching TV during study hours

15 Feb 2026 9:31 pm
Manoj Bajpayee To Play Mahatma Gandhi

He has begun prep for the role

15 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
DC Edit | Govt, Rahul Both Need To Tone Down Confrontation

Of late, Mr Gandhi has been targeting the government for the Indo-US trade treaty which the governments say has been finalised. The Union government has been anything other than transparent in the matter

15 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
A.R. Rahman Takes a 40-Day Digital Break

Wants to focus on completing work for Ramayana

15 Feb 2026 9:25 pm