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Partially Burnt Body of Businessman Found Near Himayathsagar

The police said the persons known to the victim first could have killed him elsewhere and later dumped the body at an isolated place in Rajendranagar to conceal his identity

22 Feb 2026 10:07 am
Electorate in 9 States, UTs Shrink by 1.70 Cr after SIR

The data shared by the chief electoral officers of Gujarat, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa and Kerala on Saturday showed that their combined voter base stood at over 21.45 crore before the SIR exercise began on October 27 last year

22 Feb 2026 9:43 am
Expired Jab Kills Infant in Hyderabad; Doctor Booked

Police registered a case of negligence causing death against the doctor

22 Feb 2026 9:26 am
Isolated Rains likely in Telangana

Scattered moderate rains are expected in central, east, west Telangana districts with a spell likely in parts of Hyderabad on Monday

22 Feb 2026 9:13 am
New Zealand-Pakistan Super Eight World Cup Clash Rained Off

Persistent drizzle right after the toss -- which Pakistan won and opted to bat -- at the Premadasa stadium did not relent with umpires finally calling the match off at 9:05pm

22 Feb 2026 9:13 am
Jameela Nishats Flying Embers, a Book of Urdu Poems

Jameela Nishat gives us a profound gift a set of poems that are evocative, poignant, provocative and insightful.

22 Feb 2026 8:53 am
PM Modi to Inaugurate Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat Train

The inauguration forms part of the Centre's push to expand regional rapid transit systems aimed at reducing travel time, easing congestion and promoting sustainable urban mobility

22 Feb 2026 8:39 am
Shikhar Dhawan Marries Sophie Shine in Private Ceremony

The celebration was attended by close family members and a small circle of friends

22 Feb 2026 8:02 am
Political Drama 'Yellow Letters' Wins Berlin's Golden Bear

Catak's film tells the story of a Turkish director and his actor wife, suddenly barred from working because of their political opinions

22 Feb 2026 7:47 am
US East Coast Braces for Another Massive Snowstorm

Flooding is also forecast along the coastlines of northeastern and mid-Atlantic states such as Delaware and New Jersey

22 Feb 2026 7:38 am
Willie Coln, Architect of Urban Salsa Music, Dies at 75

Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide

22 Feb 2026 7:26 am
Austria Avalanches Kill Seven: Police

Experts had urged skiers to avoid off-piste slopes after five people -- four in Tyrol and one in Vorarlberg -- were killed Friday in avalanches triggered by a major snowstorm

22 Feb 2026 6:58 am
Austria Avalanches Kill Two: Police

Experts had urged skiers to avoid off-piste slopes after five people -- four in Tyrol and one in Vorarlberg -- were killed Friday in avalanches triggered by a major snowstorm

22 Feb 2026 6:58 am
Pakistan Strikes Religious Seminary in Afghanistan's Paktika

The Pakistani jets also conducted multiple airstrikes in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province, according to Tolo News

22 Feb 2026 6:43 am
N. Ramchander Rao Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Kamareddy Visit

Senior BJP leaders, including Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, termed the state governments actions as dictatorial

22 Feb 2026 6:31 am
Techie Ends Life After Learning Of Girlfriend's Suicide

Two suicide notes were recovered from the room. According to police, one of the notes read, No one is responsible for my death. Sorry, mother.

22 Feb 2026 2:56 am
Debate Erupts as Govt Restarts Jungle Safaris in Bandipur, Nagarahole

The Minister banned jungle safaris after tigers strayed out of Bandipur Tiger Reserve to kill villagers while one of them was left seriously injured in 2025.

22 Feb 2026 2:49 am
Gadag: Lokayukta Trap Nets Shirahatti MLA Chandru Lamani And Two Aides

A case has been registered under Section 7(a) read with Section 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

22 Feb 2026 2:40 am
Two Held In Tirumala Theft Cases; Phones Recovered

Police advised devotees to safeguard their valuables and report any suspicious activity by dialling 112..

22 Feb 2026 2:33 am
SAT Workers Rally Against Job Loss Threat

The commissioners appealed to SAT workers to cooperate in transforming the tri-corporation jurisdictions into clean, garbage-free urban zones

22 Feb 2026 2:28 am
Four New PG Seats Sanctioned For Paediatric Surgery

Deputy superintendent Prof Dr Benedict, vice-principals Dr Shamshad Begum, Dr S. Sharon Sonia and Dr T. Madhu, and head of the anatomy department Dr Umamaheswara Rao also welcomed the sanction of the new PG seats.

22 Feb 2026 2:27 am
Brahmotsavam Grandeur at Jubilee Hills TTD Temple

Jubilee Hills TTD Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Annual Brahmotsavams are being held from February 17 to February 25, 2026

22 Feb 2026 2:12 am
IIIT-H Researchers Design Custom Semiconductor Chips For Critical Public Systems

The Integrated Circuits Inspired by Wireless and Biomedical Systems (IC-WiBES) group, led by Prof. Abhishek Srivastava, develops application-specific integrated circuits with full systems being built around them.

22 Feb 2026 2:11 am
RERA Fined Pranith Koncepts Rs. 43 Lakhs For Unregistered Sales And Marketing

The authority noted the delay in completion of the registered portion of the project beyond the declared timeline of December 2024, and directed the promoter to submit a detailed stage-wise construction progress report, a statement of financial utilisation of project funds, and a revised timeline for completion duly supported by an affidavit within two weeks.

22 Feb 2026 1:59 am
BC Simha Garjana At The Phule Ambedkar Grounds Today

The rally will press for the enactment of a comprehensive Backward Classes Rights Protection Law to safeguard constitutional guarantees and welfare entitlements.

22 Feb 2026 1:58 am
BJP, Congress Workers Engage In Pitched Battle In Indore, Several Leaders, Cops Injured

The BJP alleged that stones were pelted at the BJYM activists by the Congress workers when the former were marching towards the Congress office in Indore, leading to the violence.

22 Feb 2026 1:46 am
Passengers Flag Poor Hygiene In SCR Trains On Social Media

Several passengers shared similar grievances online, alleging poor upkeep of coaches and washrooms, particularly in the SCR zone.

22 Feb 2026 1:37 am
Minister Drops Defamation Case After Rauts Regret

The defamation complaint stemmed from Mr. Rauts allegations of corruption to the tune of Rs 178 crore at Girna Co-operative Sugar Factory in Malegaon.

22 Feb 2026 1:35 am
Telangana HC Dismisses Appeals Against Penalties for Storing Banned Tobacco Products

Tenants locus to challenge illegal constructions questioned by HC

22 Feb 2026 1:28 am
MILAN 2026 Harbour Phase On In Vizag, Sea Phase Today

The 13th edition of the multilateral naval exercise MILAN is a major maritime engagement involving over 60 warships and more than 75 foreign delegations.

22 Feb 2026 1:19 am
Mild Tension Over Name Change At ANU Engineering College

On Wednesday, leaders of the Telugu Nadu Students Federation (TNSF) met in-charge Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Gangadhar Rao and demanded the removal of Dr Rajasekhar Reddys name from the college

22 Feb 2026 1:17 am
PBEL Case: Court Orders Compensation For Boy's Parents

The postmortem report showed the cause of death as electrocution.

22 Feb 2026 1:13 am
Paint Box Explodes At Aluminium Store

The heat from the diya caused the paint boxes to explode.

22 Feb 2026 1:08 am
Tirupati Hosts SAAP State Chess League, Community Wellness Programme

The programme began with Yoga Andhra wellness activities, drawing enthusiastic participation and highlighting the focus on physical and mental health.

22 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Judiciary Must Evolve Into an Inclusive 'Rainbow Institution': SC Judge Ujjal Bhuyan

Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh spoke on the role of the district judiciary in bridging the gap between public trust and justice.

22 Feb 2026 1:03 am
Hyderabad Seen As South Asia's Medical Tourism Hub

Discussions focused on creating an integrated MVT hub in Hyderabad

22 Feb 2026 12:57 am
Adivasis Demand Gas Supply Centre, Polling Booth At Z. Jogampeta

The tribal leaders say their appeal is not just about convenience. It is for ensuring equal access to essential services and democratic rights.

22 Feb 2026 12:53 am
Uttam Calls For Exploring New Avenues For The Export Of Telangana Rice

The minister tasked the university officials to prepare a draft policy which would enable the government to explore the potential markets for export of rice

22 Feb 2026 12:45 am
Akhilesh Faults Congress for Stir at AI Summit

He said the protest had projected the country in a poor light before foreign delegates and global representatives attending the summit.

22 Feb 2026 12:39 am
One Arrested With 15 Bullets in Kovvuru

Police seized nine 9 mm live bullets and six 0.8 mm live bullets from his possession.

22 Feb 2026 12:36 am
Congress Leader Held Driving Car Towards BJP MLA Camp Office

While Shabbir alleged encroachment, Venkataramana Reddy denied the charge and challenged him to an open discussion.

22 Feb 2026 12:34 am
TPCC Moves To Strengthen Role Of DCCs

DCC presidents, along with their families, will attend an interaction meeting scheduled for March 2

22 Feb 2026 12:33 am
AP Liquor Scam: A-2 Vasudeva Reddy Arrested By SIT

The SIT alleged that Vasudeva Reddy played a key role in the liquor scam

22 Feb 2026 12:30 am
Ayesha Meeras Parents to Meet CM Seeking Justice

He alleged that officers who failed to properly investigate the case should be held accountable

22 Feb 2026 12:29 am
Headlong Tech Push in Agriculture on Display

There were systems designed to help a farmer zero in on a stressed part of the crop on his or her farmland, based on data gathered by satellites.

22 Feb 2026 12:26 am
Adilabad Police Launch Khaki Kids Programme

The SP said awareness programmes would be conducted in both government and private schools across the district under the Khaki Kids initiative.

22 Feb 2026 12:23 am
Alliance Leaders Condemn YSRC MLCs Conduct in Council

Durgesh said the former Chief Minister was hurting Hindu sentiments and traditions and called upon people to respond appropriately.

22 Feb 2026 12:22 am
Security Sans Scrutiny: Private Security Sector Under Scanner

Dr Ramesh also noted that background verification is overlooked and some employees possess multiple identification cards, showing the failure of agencies.

22 Feb 2026 12:18 am
Neknampur Cheruvu Gets Facelift Under AMRUT 2.0

The Pedda Cheruvu, sprawling across 99 acres and with a history of 400 years, was once a source of drinking water before rapid urbanisation led to pollution and encroachment.

21 Feb 2026 11:30 pm
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces 6 Crore Lakhpati Didi Target, Inaugurates NAARM Facility in Hyderabad

A Lakpati Didi refers to a woman whose net income per year is 1 lakh or more

21 Feb 2026 11:30 pm