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ABVP Protest Over Inter Hall Tickets

Activists pointed out that some students who approached the High Court on the hall tickets issue were declared eligible to write the exams.

19 Feb 2026 2:21 am
Seven Amendment Bills Cleared in AP Assembly

On behalf of Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, tourism minister Kandula Durgesh introduced the AP Panchayat Raj (amendment) Bill, 2026.

19 Feb 2026 2:05 am
SIPB Clears 27 Projects Worth Rs.29,021 Crore

Naidu noted that mega proposals from reputed global players such as Google, ArcelorMittal and BPCL were in the pipeline. He stressed the need for seamless clearances.

19 Feb 2026 1:57 am
Organic Fairs to Boost Natural Farming in NTR District

A natural farming fair would be organised on February 22 at the IGMC Stadium in Vijayawada.

19 Feb 2026 1:44 am
MIM MLC Alleges Protocol Breach During Azhar Event

The programme, attended by several dignitaries, witnessed brief disruption when Baig said he would not share the stage with a person who does not currently hold a government position: Reports

19 Feb 2026 1:41 am
SC Adjourns ED Plea Alleging Obstruction By Mamata Govt

A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and K.V. Viswanathan deferred the matter after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that a rejoinder would be filed: Reports

19 Feb 2026 1:33 am
Interest In Sports, A Deterrent To Drug Habits: CM

Participating in an event organized by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Stalin listed out the initiatives of his government to promote sports and encourage sports persons and spoke about the Global Sport City, coming up in Semmencherry at a cost of Rs 261 crore.

19 Feb 2026 1:06 am
21-Yr-Old Man Dies By Suicide

Gachibowli police said at around 9 pm on February 16 (Monday), they had dinner together, during which Dalendra was alleged to in an inebriated condition: Reports

19 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Vigilance Officials Raid Illegal Sand Miner

With onset of summer, miscreants would indulge in illegal transport of sand from different sand reaches. Following the tip-off, the vigilance would crack the whip on illegal transportation of sand.

19 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Komatireddy Calls For Push To RRR, HAM Roads

Reviewing last years allocations and progress at the Secretariat, the minister said the upcoming budget must be guided by clear planning, measurable outcomes and strict financial discipline

19 Feb 2026 1:00 am
Ex-defence Staffer Dies by Suicide as Wife Fails to Cook Chicken on Maha Shivaratri

According to police, Prakash brought chicken home and asked his wife Padma to cook it. She reportedly advised him against consuming non-vegetarian food on the occasion, leading to an argument between the couple.

19 Feb 2026 12:59 am
SCR Celebrates 70th Railway Week

The celebrations reaffirmed the division's steadfast commitment to innovation, efficiency and delivering safe, reliable, customer-focused rail services: Dr R. Gopalakrishnan, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM)

19 Feb 2026 12:57 am
21-year-old Student Killed in Shamshabad Accident

Police said the lorry driver, Ramniwas, 58, from Madhya Pradesh, has been booked. Investigation is underway.

19 Feb 2026 12:57 am
Belagavi: Car Driver Arrested In Connection With Fatal Accident

The incident occurred on the morning of February 11 near Halaga on NH-48, when a car rammed into a motorcycle.

19 Feb 2026 12:56 am
Private Colleges Protest Over Hall Tickets

The Telangana Private Junior Colleges Managements Association urged the Board to allow 300 students to pay the examination fee.

19 Feb 2026 12:55 am
Students flag Priorities In UoH Spending

The RTI revealed that over 330 crore has gone into IoE buildings, 59.07 crore into equipment, 11.83 crore into library resources, and 102.74 crore into other capital expenditure.

19 Feb 2026 12:50 am
GHMC Launches MyCURE App

MyCURE App is available on both Android (Google Play Store) and Apple iOS (App Store).

19 Feb 2026 12:49 am
BJP Seeks Tie-Up With BRS To Keep Cong. Out In Khanapur

Khanapur municipality has 12 wards, with the Congress securing three seats, the BRS four and the BJP four, while one seat was won by an Independent: Reports

19 Feb 2026 12:46 am
Stalin Stresses On Constitutional Amendment

Presenting part one of the report of the High-level committee on Union-State relations, headed by former Judge Kurian Joseph, in the State Assembly on Wednesday, Stalin regretted that the States were now at the mercy of the Union Government holding all the powers.

19 Feb 2026 12:44 am
GHMC Chief Reviews Ramzan Sanitation

The commissioner held onsite discussions with officials on drain desilting, preventing garbage accumulation, and supervision at Circle and Zonal levels.

19 Feb 2026 12:41 am
Barefoot Monks Greeted at Buddhavanam

Flower spray machines lined the pathway, which was decorated with Buddhist flags

19 Feb 2026 12:35 am
ECI Notifies Polls for 37 Rajya Sabha Seats

Notifications for the polls will be issued on February 26.

19 Feb 2026 12:34 am
Woman Killed By Ex-Husband In BN Reddy Nagar

The deceased has been identified as Udukula Sunitha, a native of Ballarsha in Maharashtra: Reports

19 Feb 2026 12:33 am
AICC Calling Entire Telangana Cabinet To Delhi Humiliating: Harish

In the letter, released to the media, Harish Rao said the Congress leadership must explain the collapse of governance and betrayal of promises in Telangana.

19 Feb 2026 12:28 am
MBBS Student Drowns In Pond During Picnic

Though he did not know how to swim, he entered the water and drowned

19 Feb 2026 12:28 am
Vijayawadas 1.48-Crore Road Doctor To Heal Potholes, Cut Emissions

The advanced mobile road repair unit has been purchased for 1.48 crore under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) utilising the 15th Finance Commission grant

19 Feb 2026 12:27 am
Azhar Launches Welfare Sops For Minorities

With a total outlay of about 90 crore for schemes, these included ongoing schemes under economic support (2025-26): Reports

19 Feb 2026 12:27 am
West Begnal Govt Show Cause Notice to Kabir's Wife For Wetland Grab

According to sources, Ms Sultana came under the scanner after she illegally filled the water body of two acres by force, converted it into a land and built a house there. Her property is located at Manikyahar Mouja at Beldanga Block II in Rejinagar.

19 Feb 2026 12:23 am
Doctors Perform Rare Surgery To Remove 6 Kg Ovarian Tumour in Korutla

The patient was suffering from abdominal swelling and persistent pain for several months before seeking medical care

19 Feb 2026 12:22 am
Indian Navy Growing in Strength Globally: Rammohan Naidu

Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said he was impressed with the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor.

19 Feb 2026 12:20 am
Ponguleti Orders Code Audit of Dharani Portal

The minister said the affairs of the portal were akin to pulling a thread and seeing the entire knot unravel, indicating deep-rooted systemic issues

19 Feb 2026 12:19 am
No New Tax In Mohan Govts Women-Centric Budget, Introduces Milk In Midday Meal

The state governments flagship women-empowerment scheme, Ladli Behna Yojana, has received Rs 23,883 crore in the budget.

19 Feb 2026 12:16 am
DC Impact: NHRC Directs Centre, ICMR To File Report on Improper Drug Trials in Hyderabad

The NHRC, in its directions issued on Wednesday, said allegations in a complaint it received over the issues faced by the participant, prima facie seem to be violations of the human rights of the victim

19 Feb 2026 12:15 am
India, UK Strengthen AI And Telecom Ties

The minister also highlighted Indias national quantum mission and stressed the potential for collaboration in quantum communications and secure networks: Reports

19 Feb 2026 12:14 am
Telangana HC Examines Legality of Theatre Parking Fees

The petitioner argued that while an exemption in favour of cinema halls was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic as a relief measure, the the broader permission to levy parking charges lacks statutory backing

19 Feb 2026 12:12 am
100 VCs From 6 States to Attend OU AI Meet

The two-day meet, themed Creating AI & Quantum Enabled HEIs, will deliberate on how universities can integrate emerging technologies into curriculum design, pedagogy, governance and research

19 Feb 2026 12:09 am
SAAP To Launch State-level Chess League On Feb. 21

The SAAP League is designed for athletes between the ages of 12 and 20 and spans 31 sports disciplines across all 26 districts

19 Feb 2026 12:09 am
DyCM Threatens To Invoke Esma Against BJP Leaders Over Obstruction To Garbage Disposal

In a stern warning to BJP leaders, D.K. Shivakumar said Behave yourself, else we will initiate strict action under Essential Services Maintenance Act and stated If objected, garbage will be dumped in front of houses of those BJP MLAs and leaders who obstruct garbage disposal.

19 Feb 2026 12:09 am
Ramzan Month Begins in AP Amid Spiritual Fervour

Islamic religious leaders explained that the Taraweeh prayers are performed after Namaz-e-Isha, the final prayer of the day.

19 Feb 2026 12:07 am
EOW Books Bharathi Builders For 5 Crore Scam

According to the complaint, the company promoted a pre-launch real estate project at Bhanur, promising investors that their money would double within two years under a pre-launch offer

19 Feb 2026 12:07 am
2 Die in Road Accident on Way to Hyderabad

Police said the car rammed into an unidentified vehicle moving ahead of it towards the city from Shadnagar

19 Feb 2026 12:03 am
Life Sciences Central To Telanganas $3-Trillion Vision, Says Sridhar Babu

A total of 120 start-ups were shortlisted, and over 40 have exhibited their most innovative and cutting-edge tech solutions: D. Sridhar Babu

19 Feb 2026 12:02 am
Bhatti Begins Pre-Budget Meetings, Says Education and Healthcare Will Get Top Priority

Bhatti said the government is establishing Young India Integrated Schools with world-class standards to create an inclusive environment where students from all sections of society learn together like one family.

19 Feb 2026 12:02 am
Dundigal GHMC Office Raided By ACB Officials

During checks, a billing collector was caught while he was accepting the bribe money

19 Feb 2026 12:00 am
AU Students Unions Allege Attempts To Spread Religious Hatred On Campus

Rambabu made it clear that the university will not tolerate any activities that disturb the peaceful and academic environment on the campus

18 Feb 2026 11:59 pm
Indian School of Business Ranks 12th Globally

Top Indian MBA again as ISB rises 15 spots in Financial Times list

18 Feb 2026 11:58 pm
HYDRAA Launches Yuva Aapda Mitra Programme

105 youth volunteers to undergo week-long disaster response training

18 Feb 2026 11:53 pm
YSRC Stages Protest With Heritage Milk Packets

Council members seek discussion on ghee adulteration: Reports

18 Feb 2026 11:52 pm
Multilateral Naval Exercise Milan From Today

Defense minister Rajnath Singh to be chief guest

18 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
RS Polls: Will DMK Nominate Sabareesan

While it is rumoured that N R Elango would be re-nominated, it is not clear as to who the other three candidates of the DMK could be.

18 Feb 2026 11:45 pm