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7 Die After Air Ambulance Crashed in Jharkhand

Initial reports suggest that aircraft crashed because of inclement weather conditions

24 Feb 2026 8:29 am
Cartel Fight Continues After Mexican Military Kills Drug Lord

Heavily armed Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing that sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge

24 Feb 2026 8:21 am
Karnataka: Section 163 to Continue in Bagalkot Old City Till February 28

He further denied permission for any protests in the Old City area and asserted strict legal action against the violators.

24 Feb 2026 7:52 am
Survey: 19% of Teens See Unwanted Nude Images on Instagram

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is facing allegations from global leaders that the company's products harm young users

24 Feb 2026 7:51 am
Akshay Oberois Look From Yash-Starrer Toxic Unveiled

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' has already garnered significant attention for its compelling teaser on social media.

24 Feb 2026 7:43 am
Demi Lovato to Perform at 37th GLAAD Media Awards

Actor Jonathan Bennett has been confirmed as the host for the evening. Bennett, known for his breakout role in Mean Girls alongside Lindsay Lohan, is also a GLAAD Award winner

24 Feb 2026 7:30 am
Trump Warns Iran of Bad Things If No Deal Made, Sets Deadline of 1015 Days

Otherwise bad things happen, Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to attack Iran, told the first meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington.

24 Feb 2026 7:20 am
Blizzard Warnings Leave Millions Homebound in US

Even as the snow moved northward and tapered off in other areas, the National Weather Service said it is tracking another storm that could bring more snow to the region later this week

24 Feb 2026 7:05 am
Supersub Strikes Again as Sesko Gives Man United Win at Everton

It was the third time in four games that Sesko has scored after coming off the bench and secured points for United

24 Feb 2026 6:52 am
Trump Refutes Reports of Top General Advising Against War With Iran

Numerous stories from the Fake News Media have been circulating stating that General Daniel Caine, sometimes referred to as Razin, is against us going to War with Iran, Trump said

24 Feb 2026 6:36 am
UK Police Arrest Former Envoy to US Mandelson Over Epstein Ties

It came days after a friendship with Epstein landed the former Prince Andrew in police custody

24 Feb 2026 6:30 am
31 First-Time MLAs Demand Ministerial Berths In Cabinet Reshuffle

While staking claim for ministerial berths, first-time MLAs stated in facing the 2028 Assembly elections, it is important to face the people by projecting youths.

24 Feb 2026 4:53 am
Diarrhoea Outbreak Reported In Srikakulam, 11 Under Treatment

Additional cases continue to be registered at the district medical centre, raising concerns among health officials.

24 Feb 2026 4:44 am
Devotee Donates Gold, Silver Crowns Worth 60 L To Talpagiri Temple

The ornaments were formally handed over to Executive Officer Alla Srinivasa Reddy in the presence of officials.

24 Feb 2026 4:37 am
5-day Energy Conservation Seminar Begins At JNTUA

The programme, inaugurated at the Seminar Hall of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, is jointly organised by the Directorate of Faculty Development and Women Empowerment and the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission under the State Energy Department.

24 Feb 2026 4:10 am
MEO, Data Operator Held For 10,000 Bribe In Srikakulam

The accused, Kuramana Appa Rao, MEO of Itchapuram mandal, and Uppada Kameswara Rao alias Kamesh, a contract data entry operator, were caught red-handed following a complaint by Vejendla Neerakshana Rao, a retired secondary grade teacher from Itchapuram town who superannuated on December 31, 2025.

24 Feb 2026 2:51 am
Gambling Addict Held For Murdering Woman, Robbery

The accused, Vanjarapu Siva Gangaraju alias Tattoo Siva of Vizianagaram district, was arrested at Visakhapatnam railway station on February 22 while allegedly trying to flee to Tamil Nadu.

24 Feb 2026 2:40 am
Police In Britain Arrest Former Ambassador Mandelson In Probe Into Epstein Ties

Londons Metropolitan Police force said officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office

24 Feb 2026 2:35 am
ACB Arrests CI, SI Of Simhadripuram For Bribery

Rural CI Venkataramana and Simhadripuram SI Anil Kumar were taken into custody and questioned for over three hours after ACB officials seized the cash.

24 Feb 2026 2:22 am
Basavaraj Bommai Questions Siddaramaiahs Claim Of Political Injustice

The former Chief Minister also criticised the Congress for mere rhetoric over appointing a Scheduled Caste leader as Chief Minister.

24 Feb 2026 1:57 am
SCR To Launch Rail Parcel App On Feb. 25

100-day drive against child marriage

24 Feb 2026 1:52 am
Housing, Sanitation Top Prajavani Grievance List

GHMC chief reviews pending bridge, road works

24 Feb 2026 1:38 am
Dravidian Politics Is More Relevant Now: Dy CM

The people of Tamil Nadu had continued to support the DMK, despite decades of false allegations spread by communal forces because they clearly understood the essence of the Dravidian ideology, something much of the country had largely misunderstood.

24 Feb 2026 1:36 am
Former CM Basavaraj Bommai Suspects Conspiracy Against BJP MLA Chandru Lamani

Lamani was recently arrested by the Lokayukta during a trap for allegedly receiving a bribe from a contractor.

24 Feb 2026 1:23 am
Rythu Sangham Seeks New Tenant Policy

The state government is failing to implement the promises made by the ruling parties to support tenant farmers

24 Feb 2026 1:19 am
CM Challenges BJP To Unleash ED, CBI And IT

Stalin was asked if he would lead the INDIA coalition as suggested by a wide range of political leaders like Mani Shankar of the Congress and shiv Senas Udhav Thackeray after he made a scathing attack on the BJP and its ally, the AIADMK, for trying to enter Tamil Nadu through unfair means.

24 Feb 2026 1:16 am
Cabinet Nod to Upgrade TVVP to Directorate

Health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha is learnt to have pushed for the change after a detailed study by the Administrative Staff College of India.

24 Feb 2026 1:09 am
Operation LUNGS 3.0 to Clear Parking Encroachments in Vizag

Chief city planner A. Prabhakar Rao said seven encroachments across four zones were cleared under the directions of the GVMC commissioner.

24 Feb 2026 1:05 am
HC Directs HYDRAA To Remove Fence On Lake Area

Plea to register case against police in alleged custodial death case

24 Feb 2026 1:03 am
Sustained Security Operations Coupled With Welfare-Led Governance Wanes Maoist Influence In Bastar: Governor

Opening the budget session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly, Mr. Deka said that the decades-long fight against Leftwing extremism in the state has entered a decisive stage with the shadow of terror receding and giving way to new dawn of development.

24 Feb 2026 1:00 am
MSMEs Contribute 31% to GDP: JNTUK Vice-Chancellor

Prasad noted that India has around 75 million MSMEs, accounting for 35 per cent of manufacturing and 48 per cent of exports.

24 Feb 2026 1:00 am
Post- Devji Surrender: Bastar Set To Witness Massive Wave Of Surrenders By Maoists: Intel

A message by the Balangir-Bargarh- Mahasamund (BBM) division of Maoists expressing their readiness to surrender in Chhattisgarh is a pointer to potential mass surrenders of Naxals in Bastar in coming days.

24 Feb 2026 12:53 am
Asias Century Has Dawned, India Must Seize Its Moment: Sanjau Baru

A former media adviser to Prime Minister, Sanjay Baru provided an overview of Asias resurgence and Indias strategic role in shaping the regions economic future.

24 Feb 2026 12:53 am
Excise Wing Crack-down on Belt Shops in SPSR Nellore District

Between October 1, 2025 and February 16 this year, officials raided several illegal retail networks operating in villages and semi-urban pockets.

24 Feb 2026 12:49 am
Cycle Rally Held Under Operation Vajra Prahar in Nellore

Held under the slogan Say No to Drugs, BroRide a Cycle, Bro, the rally proceeded to the Gandhi statue, spreading awareness against drug abuse.

24 Feb 2026 12:42 am
Cabinet Approves Census Operations from May 11

Around 89,000 personnel, including enumerators and nodal officers, will participate in the census operations in Telangana. The second phase of population enumeration is scheduled to be conducted in February 2027.

24 Feb 2026 12:37 am
Waqf Board Task Force Denied Entry at Dargah in Vemulawada Temple Premises

Telangana Waqf Board asked Rajanna Siricilla district collector to not disturb or take up any activity at 800-year-old dargah.

24 Feb 2026 12:31 am
GHMC Proposes 14 Sensor-Equipped Lots With App Integration

Sensor-based system to show live slots on the MyGHMC app

24 Feb 2026 12:29 am
Blood Samples Taken From 73 Families

The five were in ventilators, suffering from Anuria disease. Contaminated milk is said to be the reason for the disease

24 Feb 2026 12:26 am
AP Assembly Debates Social Media Regulation

Ways to check spread of misinformation on social media and plans for comprehensive prison reforms dominated the proceedings on the eighth day of the Budget Session in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Monday.

24 Feb 2026 12:23 am
AP: Auto Driver Returns Passengers Suitcase with Gold

After Prasad lodged a complaint, police checked CCTV footage, traced the vehicle and contacted the driver, who returned the suitcase with all items intact. The property was handed back to Prasad.

24 Feb 2026 12:19 am
AP CM Calls for Performance-linked Weightage, Monthly Citations for Staff

Naidu directed that drinking water supply be safeguarded against contamination.

24 Feb 2026 12:17 am
Harassment, Missing Minor Among 123 Paints At Grievance Meet

A woman from Manubolu mandal alleged that a youth, Santosh, had been harassing her daughter and issuing death threats when confronted, besides intimidating family members.

24 Feb 2026 12:16 am
Telangana Cabinet Clears 2 Schemes for Staff, Pensioners

Under the EHS, beneficiaries will receive cashless medical treatment at government hospitals and 652 empanelled private hospitals.

24 Feb 2026 12:14 am
Tanker Demand Dips as Groundwater Improves; HMWS&SB Increases Fleet to Ensure Faster Supply

Most bookings were reported from the western zones of the city, including Madhapur, Nizampet, Manikonda, Kukatpally, SR Nagar and Jubilee Hills, largely due to high population density.

24 Feb 2026 12:13 am
Telangana High Court Mandates Fair Hearing for Outdoor Media Owners on Ad Policy

HC directs state govt to detail steps taken to protect Himayatsagar, Osmansagar from pollution

24 Feb 2026 12:13 am
Naidu Announces Restoration of 34 Per Cent Reservation to BCs Before Civic Polls in AP

Naidu unveiled an ambitious roadmap to substantially raise the states per capita income under the Swarnandhra 2047 vision.

24 Feb 2026 12:09 am
Discussion in AP Assembly Over Tirumala Ghee Adulteration

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by chief minister Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati on Monday.

24 Feb 2026 12:09 am
Telugu University To Introduce Full-Fledged Magic Curriculum Next Academic Year

Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University to launch curriculum next year

24 Feb 2026 12:07 am
Inside Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Wedding

In a candid moment shared on Vijays Instagram Story, friends were seen enjoying a game of pool volleyball with close friends at a scenic poolside setting laughter, splashes and camaraderie on full display.

24 Feb 2026 12:07 am