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CBI Cracks 'Digital Arrest' Fraud: 3 Held

Retired officer duped of 14 lakh in 'digital arrest'

26 Feb 2026 3:24 am
TGO Thanks CM For Cashless Health Scheme

They said the implementation of the Employees Health Scheme (EHS), which provides cashless treatment along with an accident corpus fund of Rs 1.20 crore, would ensure medical security for employees and pensioners.

26 Feb 2026 3:21 am
RTC Special Buses For Inter Exams

Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar instructed the RTC management to make necessary arrangements for the special buses

26 Feb 2026 3:15 am
Maharashtra Sets Up Task Force On Child Digital Addiction

The announcement followed a calling attention motion raised by MLCs Niranjan Davkhare and Sanjay Kenekar, who highlighted the mental and physical health risks posed by unregulated screen time and social media usage.

26 Feb 2026 3:09 am
CM To Lay Foundation For 3 Neo Tidel Parks

The Chief Minister would be taking part in the three events through video conferencing from the Secretariat.

26 Feb 2026 2:56 am
4 Workers Injured In Blast At Jangaon Dairy Unit

Workers attempted to open the oven before it had cooled down

26 Feb 2026 2:53 am
BMC Eyes Rs 36,623 Crore From Reserves For Infra

The BMCs annual budget is higher than even small states like Kerala, Goa and north-east states.

26 Feb 2026 2:51 am
Confront Police Over FIR In Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Mr. Pawar said a senior officer at the Marine Drive police station declined to register the FIR and accepted their application only as a formality.

26 Feb 2026 2:38 am
GHMC Chief Inspects Secunderabad Corridor, Issues Strict Warning on Cleanliness Drive

The commissioner reviewed the attendance of Swachh Auto Tipper (SAT) drivers

26 Feb 2026 2:37 am
Gandhi Hospital Delivers IVF Success

Government-run infertility centres at Gandhi Hospital and MGMH Petlaburj have together recorded 190 positive IUI and IVF cases since inception

26 Feb 2026 2:29 am
Illegal Moneylenders Under Scanner After Chandrapur Kidney Sale Case

Replying to a calling attention motion in the Legislative Assembly, Minister of State for Home Pankaj Bhoyar said strict action would be taken against offenders, including the confiscation of their properties

26 Feb 2026 2:23 am
6 Held For Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cyber Fraud Syndicates

Police said the accused procured bank account details from third parties and supplied them to cyber fraud syndicates operating from Cambodia, Myanmar, China, Pakistan and Nigeria

26 Feb 2026 2:22 am
NTR District Launches Campaign On Safe Medicine Use

The awareness posters were formally released by district collector G. Lakshmisha, who stressed the need to curb misuse of medicines, particularly antibiotics

26 Feb 2026 2:10 am
BillDesk To Acquire Worldline India's Payments Business

BillDesk said the deal will merge its online aggregation business with Worldline Indias offline merchant network and bank switching infrastructure.

26 Feb 2026 2:07 am
VMRDA Plans 12.5 Crore Underpass Near NAD Aligned With Metro Works

The underpass is planned at Kakani Nagar and near NAD

26 Feb 2026 2:02 am
Didi Vows To Save 80k Logical Discrepancy Cases In WB SIR; TMC Chief Claims Work Yet To Start After SC Order

Ms Banerjee told an event in her assembly constituency: Bhowanipore, SIR is underway. Many lost their voting rights. I'm sad. First, around 58 lakh names were deleted.

26 Feb 2026 1:57 am
Collector Orders Fast-track Completion Of VB-G RAM G Works

Siri asked officials to complete the remaining lessons and worksheets and ensure that 1.61 lakh learners appear for the examination scheduled on March 15.

26 Feb 2026 1:47 am
Call For AI-based Assessment Of Groundwater Resources

AI-driven tools could help generate accurate assessments

26 Feb 2026 1:39 am
26 RDOs Transferred In Andhra Pradesh

The officers have been instructed to report to the Principal Secretary

26 Feb 2026 1:36 am
Tata Capital Housing Finance To Raise Rs 650 Crore Via Rights Issue

The board of directors of Tata Capital Housing Finance has approved the issuance of equity shares of 10 each to Tata Capital.

26 Feb 2026 1:33 am
Andhra Pradesh Wins 23 Medals at IndiaSkills South Regionals

Andhra Pradesh recorded strong performances in high-demand skill domains such as Industry 4.0, industrial mechanics, software testing and landscape gardening.

26 Feb 2026 1:21 am
AP Man Marries Singapore Woman In Traditional Ceremony

The wedding was conducted with Vedic chants

26 Feb 2026 1:12 am
Hyderabad Families Uneasy as Indians Urged to Exit Iran

Now, with another advisory asking Indians to return from Iran, many Telugu families are anxious again. Several Hyderabad students and pilgrims are believed to be in cities such as Qom and Tehran.

26 Feb 2026 1:05 am
HRAAP Seeks Overhaul Of Pollution Norms For Hotels, Urges Adoption Of 2025 Guidelines

HRAAP highlighted regulatory challenges faced by hotels under the current framework

26 Feb 2026 1:00 am
Minor Girl Delivers Baby While Appearing Class 10 Board Exams, Case Registered

According to in-charge of Pithampur Sector- one police station Chandini Singhar, the 17-year-old girl was writing the mathematics paper of Class ten board exams when she complained of acute stomach pain and then stepped out of the exam hall to go to the washroom of the school.

26 Feb 2026 12:59 am
Court Expansion, Housing Repairs Figure on 10th Day of Budget Session

Deputy Speaker Kanumuru Raghurama Krishna Raju took up Question Hour at the start of proceedings.

26 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Astroguide for Thursday, February 26, 2026

Tithi: Phalguna Shukla Dasami till 12.33 am (Friday)

26 Feb 2026 12:57 am
Fine Rice To Replace Coarse Grain, Says Uttam Kumar

On irrigation, Reddy said the Srisailam left bank canal project is progressing rapidly to bring water to 3 lakh acres. The PalamuruRanga Reddy lift irrigation scheme and its associated projects Kalwakurthy, Nettempadu, Koilsagar and Bhima will be completed before the next Assembly elections.

26 Feb 2026 12:46 am
AP Pavilion at SATTE 2026 in Delhi Steals Show on Global Stage

A high-level team from Andhra Pradesh is present at the expo, engaging with national and international stakeholders to increase APs tourism footprint globally.

26 Feb 2026 12:38 am
SCR Launches Rail Parcel App For Door-To-Door Booking

The app, described as the first-of-its-kind parcel logistics platform in India, enables customers to book parcels digitally. In the pilot phase, it has been introduced in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Bangalore and Chennai.

26 Feb 2026 12:35 am
BITS Pilani Study Warns of Rising Online Abuse

The study outlines psychological effects including anxiety, depression, social withdrawal and, in extreme cases, suicidal ideation among adolescents. It highlights how anonymity and peer pressure make teenagers particularly vulnerable.

26 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Cabinet Okays Metro Rail Phase 1 Takeover from L&T

According to sources, a draft report containing detailed technical specifications and findings was submitted to the Sub-Committee and subsequently placed before the Cabinet during its February 23 meeting, where approval was granted for the takeover.

26 Feb 2026 12:29 am
AP Youth Dies in Fire Accident in London

The fire broke out in the building where Abhishek was residing he was reportedly trapped inside and died in the incident

26 Feb 2026 12:26 am
Revanth Pushes for Global Investments

During the interaction, the Chief Minister and Narayen discussed global economic trends and explored emerging investment opportunities that the state government could leverage to accelerate industrial growth.

26 Feb 2026 12:26 am
HC Quashes 2006 Waqf Notification on 20 Acres Land in Gadwal

Court says order issued under repealed 1954 Act is void

26 Feb 2026 12:24 am
30 Children Undergo Free Heart Surgeries Under NTPCs CSR Scheme

Delivering the keynote address, S.N. Panigrahi, CGM (HR) NR & SR, said NTPC is committed to meaningful CSR initiatives and emphasised the importance of partnerships in delivering sustainable impact.

26 Feb 2026 12:23 am
Probe Delays Relief in Baby's Death at Kummera Temple

Revenue officers have visited Mounikas residence seeking family details to issue a caste certificate

26 Feb 2026 12:21 am
Fishing in Rameswaram Suspended for Katchatheevu Festival

The annual festival begins Friday, with flag-hoisting. In all, 3,589 people are travelling from Tamil Nadu in 92 ferries and 307 people in 26 foreign boats to participate in the festival.

26 Feb 2026 12:20 am
Rahuls Visit on March 5 Puts Congress Leaders on Their Toes

Seat-sharing talks with DMK stall ahead of March 5 launch

26 Feb 2026 12:18 am
Mamata Alleges 1.20 Cr Names Face Deletion In WB SIR

SIR is underway. Many lost their voting rights. I'm sad. First, around 58 lakh names were deleted. Later 80 lakhs, instead of 50 lakhs, were marked hideously in the name of logical discrepancies which never existed in the rules, Banerjee said.

25 Feb 2026 11:28 pm
Trio Held For Bhoodan land Fraud In Khammam

The accused were identified as Thalluri Krishna, Mankidi Lingaraju and Mudiga Ramulu, all residents of Khammam.

25 Feb 2026 11:27 pm
Delaying Tabling of CAG Reports in Assembly a Dangerous Trend: CAG Officials

During his address on State of the Finances of Telangana, Senior Deputy Accountant General (Audit Management Group II) Dr Sanjay Rao Kamineni observed that although Telangana has a decent growth rate.

25 Feb 2026 11:26 pm
Legislators Show Sporting Spirit at AP Sports Fest in Vijayawada

Despite demanding schedules, legislators turned out in large numbers and competed with energy, drawing cheers from spectators and creating a vibrant sporting atmosphere.

25 Feb 2026 11:21 pm
Marriage Portal Exposes Sensitive Personal info

The issue has taken a more serious turn as interfaith marriage applications are being circulated online by groups and right-wing associations.

25 Feb 2026 11:19 pm
HC Seeks Telangana Reply on Dharmasagar FTL Constructions

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin issued the direction while hearing a PIL filed by N. Shravan, a software engineer from Nirmal.

25 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
East Godavari Arranges Antidote Injections for Milk Adulteration Victims

The Collector advised residents to visit the nearest medical camp if they experience any health problems and said they could also call the helpline number 9494060060 for information related to medical treatment.

25 Feb 2026 11:16 pm
MLAs Raise During Zero Hour in Assembly Employment, PDS and Development Issues

Raising concerns over the Public Distribution System (PDS), Proddatur MLA Varadarajulu Reddy alleged that nearly 90 per cent of ration rice supplied through fair price shops is being sold, instead of being consumed by cardholders

25 Feb 2026 11:16 pm
Natural for MLAs to Aspire, but No Cabinet Berths for First-Timers: Siddaramaiah

The Chief Ministers comment came after reporters asked Siddaramaiah about representations made by several first-time MLAs to the party high command seeking ministerial berths.

25 Feb 2026 11:15 pm
Final Chance for 94 Absent Doctors

Officials confirmed that if they fail to reply within the stipulated time, the termination orders will stand.

25 Feb 2026 11:15 pm
Hoax Terror Mails Spark Security Checks at RGIA

Threats to Chennai airport and flights spark security sweep

25 Feb 2026 11:14 pm