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Delhi-Tel Aviv Flight Diverted to Mumbai Following Israel Airspace Closure: Air India

AI139 operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on 28 February is returning to India due to closure of airspace in Israel and in the interest of safety of passengers and crew

28 Feb 2026 2:28 pm
AP CM Launches Free HPV Vaccination Drive At Vizianagaram

The state government is administering the HPV vaccine free of cost to nearly 3.45 lakh adolescent girls across Andhra Pradesh as part of the vaccination drive.

28 Feb 2026 2:02 pm
Anil Ravipudi Deserves Kudos for His Gratitude and Loyalty

It was Kalyan Ram who gave Anil Ravipudi his crucial break as a director with Pataas, a film that emerged as a major success.

28 Feb 2026 2:02 pm
SC Ask Centre For Revisiting British Era Service Norms Of Armed Forces

SC asked to consider constituting an expert committee to revisit the parameters of highly skilled coast guards.

28 Feb 2026 1:57 pm
Rakshit Shetty Old Interview Resurfaces Praising Rashmika

Rashmika and Vijay will also be sharing screen space in the upcoming film Ranbali.

28 Feb 2026 1:56 pm
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq: What We know About Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions

Pakistan launched a series of bombing raids on Afghanistan in the early hours of Friday morning, striking targets in Kabul and in border provinces.

28 Feb 2026 1:34 pm
Action Plans For Snake Bites And Rabies Launched In Karnataka

A direction has been given to private hospitals to maintain stocks and provide emergency care without advance payment.

28 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
Embassy Asks Indian Nationals in Israel to Exercise Utmost Caution

Indian nationals are strongly advised to strictly adhere to safety guidelines and instructions issued by the Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command: Embassy

28 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
PM Modi Highlights Scientific Spirit on National Science Day

The day serves as a tribute to the legacy of C. V. Raman, whose work established Indias presence in the global scientific community

28 Feb 2026 12:58 pm
Our Party Will Contest Bihar Legislative Council Polls: Tej Pratap Yadav

The term of four sitting Members of the Legislative Council from graduates' constituencies and four from teachers' constituencies will end on November 16.

28 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
AP to Open Coastline for Rare Earth Mining, Eyes China Import Cut

APMDC has identified multiple heavy mineral-bearing deposits across coastal districts, positioning the state as a potential hub for titanium dioxide, titanium metal and rare earth processing

28 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
String Metaverse Appoints Sai Kotha Venkata As Technical Advisor

In his new role, Sai Kotha Venkata will provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies, product architecture, and scalable infrastructure to support String Metaverses long-term innovation roadmap.

28 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
Lexlegis.ai Launches On-Desk AI Legal Intelligence Powered by NVIDIA

Bringing Sovereign, Enterprise-Grade Legal AI to the DesktopFully Offline, Secure, and Explainable

28 Feb 2026 12:31 pm
J-K CM, Dy CM Hail Ranji Teams Title Push

Abdullah added that such success would inspire a new generation of role models and pave the way for more players from the region to represent India at the international level.

28 Feb 2026 12:27 pm
Chris Hemsworth's Crime 101 Movie Review

What makes this movie unique? Apart from its visual aesthetics, the film's plot, even though it looks simple, due to the remarkable and tremendous performances given out by Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, and Monica Barbaro, who falls in love with Mike Davis without knowing him completely.

28 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
Israel Attacks Iran, Declares Nationwide State of Emergency

Iranian state television acknowledged the blast, without providing more details

28 Feb 2026 12:24 pm
Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha Launches HPV Vaccination Drive at King Koti Hospital

Three-month immunisation campaign to be rolled out across government hospitals and primary health centres in Hyderabad

28 Feb 2026 12:22 pm
Woman Constable Ends Life due to Stress

The police booked a case under relevant provisions of BNS and took up investigation

28 Feb 2026 12:20 pm
DMK-Congress Begin Formal Seat-Sharing Talks

The Congress delegation has arrived at the Anna Arivalayam, the DMK state headquarters.

28 Feb 2026 12:20 pm
Lokesh Meeting With Sanjay Dutt Is a Welcome Move, Says Kona Venkat

Nara Lokesh and Sanjay Dutt explored possibilities of positioning the state as a major hub for film shootings and allied cinema-related activities.

28 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
Prabhas to Take on Vivek Oberoi in Spirit

Crafted as a massive pan world entertainer, the film promises raw emotion, powerful drama, and explosive storytelling.

28 Feb 2026 12:15 pm
Kerala Imams Call to Open Mosques for Attukal Pongala Devotees Goes Viral

Attukal Pongala, which falls on March 3 this year, is considered one of the largest women gatherings in the world, in which lakhs of women, cutting across ages, gather in the capital city to take part in the festivities

28 Feb 2026 12:09 pm
Book Review | An Expedition Weighed Down by Good Intentions

Though it is gratifying to observe the adeptness of the plotting and scale at which it is all accomplished, the competence and interestingness of this project is engulfed by the accumulating magnitude of these grievances

28 Feb 2026 12:01 pm
Makers Address Backlash to The Kerala Story 2: Sequel Targets Criminals, Not Kerala

Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film stars Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia.

28 Feb 2026 11:59 am
Govt Should Conduct Impartial Investigation : Cabin Crew's Pinky's father

Shivkumar Mali, the father of flight attendant Pinky Mali seeks justice in Ajit Pawar's crash, says he agrees Rohit Pawar.

28 Feb 2026 11:51 am
All About Vijay Deverakondas Royal Wedding Ornaments

Rashmika and Vijay have shared screen space in two notable Telugu films, such as the 2018 romantic comedy blockbuster Geetha Govindam and the 2019 action drama Dear Comrade.

28 Feb 2026 11:49 am
Book Review | Its The Stars, The Stars Above Us

The prose of Starstruck is straightforward and unadorned by superfluous ornamentation, making it an understandable and engaging read for a younger target audience

28 Feb 2026 11:41 am
Hombale Films Steps into Overseas Distribution, Expands Global Vision

Importantly, the overseas distribution arm will not be limited to Hombale Films own productions.

28 Feb 2026 11:29 am
Passengers Protest At Bengaluru Airport As Flight Failed To Land In Nepal

Protesters claimed they were confined inside the aircraft for more than 30 hours in total and accused the airline of poor coordination and communication.

28 Feb 2026 11:27 am
Book Review | A Civil Servants World of Toons

Its not easy being a bureaucrat and cartoonist at the same time, especially with the restrictions of the all-pervasive conduct rules which bind civil servants from expressing their opinion without prior permission

28 Feb 2026 11:26 am
UN Chief Guterres Concerned Over Afghanistan-Pakistan Escalation

Guterres had urged relevant parties to comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and to ensure the protection of civilians

28 Feb 2026 11:21 am
Will Jacks: England vs India T20 WC Semis Would Be Massive

Will Jacks' Player of the Match performance against New Zealand powered England to a four-wicket win at Colombo on Friday.

28 Feb 2026 11:18 am
World-Record Holder Archer Tejal Salve Secures Spot in Asia Cup

I focused solely on honing her technique and building her confidence to consistently shoot under pressure, the coach said.

28 Feb 2026 11:03 am
Hyderabad Police Issues Cautionary on Rising Investment Frauds

The police said there were no shortcuts to earning money. Money is earned only through hard work. If someone promises abnormally high returns, it is definitely a scam

28 Feb 2026 11:02 am
India vs Windies: Key Head-to-Head Stats Before Super 8 Clash

With semifinal hopes on the line, Suryakumar Yadavs India face Shai Hope-led West Indies in a must-win ICC Mens T20 World Cup clash in Kolkata.

28 Feb 2026 10:57 am
India vs West Indies: A Look at the Head-to-Head Numbers Ahead of Crucial Super 8 Match

With semifinal hopes on the line, Suryakumar Yadavs India face Shai Hope-led West Indies in a must-win ICC Mens T20 World Cup clash in Kolkata.

28 Feb 2026 10:57 am
Vijay and Sangeetha: A Timeline of Their 25-Year Bond Amidst Recent Legal Speculation

According to the alleged petition, Sangeetha has cited infidelity, claiming an adulterous relationship with a fellow actress.

28 Feb 2026 10:49 am
Trump Praises Pak PM Shahbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir

Trump praised Pakistan Prime Minister and military leadership, describing them as people he respects

28 Feb 2026 10:45 am
Role of Women Scientists In Viksit Bharat

On the occasion of Science Day, let us try to recall a few women scientists whose contributions led to development in various areas

28 Feb 2026 10:31 am
Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment in Double Murder Case in Mehdipatnam

The court sentenced the accused to undergo life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs.1,000. In default of payment of the fine, the accused shall undergo simple imprisonment for one additional month

28 Feb 2026 10:11 am
Telangana CS to Hold FAC of Industries, ITE&C departments Until Further Orders

The government earlier transferred Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce and ITE&C Department and posted as Special Chief Secretary, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR&RD), Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWS&S), and Rural Sanitation and Drinking Water (RSAD) department

28 Feb 2026 9:45 am
Alia Bhatt Responds to BAFTA, Gone Girl Backlash

Some felt her response was natural, others read too much into her expressions and body language.

28 Feb 2026 9:38 am
OpenAI Reaches Pentagon Agreement Amid Trump-Anthropic Fallout

The announcement comes after rival AI startup Anthropic drew the outrage of the Trump administration this week

28 Feb 2026 9:34 am
Israeli Chef Ruthie Russo Brings the Flavours of Israel to Bengaluru

An immersive week of shared tables, bold flavours and culinary storytelling exploring Israels dynamic culinary culture, where tradition meets innovation

28 Feb 2026 9:28 am
JKSA Flags Harassment, Hijab Restrictions at Kurnool College; Seeks Naidus Intervention

The Association sought Naidu's immediate intervention over the reported incidents of harassment in the college

28 Feb 2026 9:23 am
IWD: Chef-Led Special Menu Across Windmills Craftworks & Oota

Each recipe has been created by the chef herself - anchored in ingredients, techniques, or flavours that inspired her journey.

28 Feb 2026 9:17 am
Afghanistan Open to Talks After Pakistan Airstrikes Major Cities

On Friday, Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistans capital, Kabul, the Taliban stronghold of Kandahar, and other towns

28 Feb 2026 9:01 am
Man Ends Life in Ghatkesar due to Harassment from Loan App Lenders

Kumar availed Rs.1 lakh from a loan app lender to meet family expenses

28 Feb 2026 8:57 am
IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib Granted Bail in AI Summit Protest Case

The court imposed certain conditions, including surrendering Chibs passport and electronic devices. He has also been directed to furnish a surety bond of Rs 50,000

28 Feb 2026 8:46 am
Two Dead, Dozens Injured as Tram Derails in Milan

One of the dead was hit by the tram as it derailed and the second victim was a passenger, the city's mayor Giuseppe Sala told reporters at the scene

28 Feb 2026 8:03 am