Deccan Chronicle

Zelenskyy talks to US envoy Witkoff And Kushner ahead of trilateral meeting in Geneva

Filmmaker Venu Udugula urges the Telangana government to back Telangana-centric cinema with exclusive awards, subsidies, and incentives, citing successes like Balagam and the launch of the Gaddar Film Awards.

The endowments department in coordination with the police and revenue departments made elaborate arrangements for the convenience of devotees

Masters student at University of California, Berkeley and IIT Madras alumnus was reported missing in California before his body was found, officials said.

Naidu emphasised that the Trust continued to champion the core belief of Telugu Desam Party founder NT Rama Rao (NTR), who viewed leadership as a duty to the underprivileged

Forest Department urges farmers and residents of Vithalapur and Machapur to remain alert.

The buzz is that the place is almost complete and that finishing touches are being given to the PMs residence. But what will happen to the Prime Ministers old residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, earlier known as 7, Race Course Road

I strongly congratulate India for organising this Summit. It's absolutely essential that AI develops itself to the benefit of everybody, everywhere and that countries in the Global South are part of the benefits of AI, he said.

The external affairs minister was responding to a question on whether India will stop buying Russian oil under the provisions of a trade deal and if such a move could impact New Delhi's policy of strategic autonomy.

Shiva temples witness massive influx of devotees from early morning hours as special rituals and prayers are performed.

Consulate Expresses Condolences, Pledges Full Support for Repatriation and Family Assistance

India and Pakistan have played 16 T20Is, with the former leading 13-3. In T20 World Cups, the record becomes even more skewed, with India leading 7-1 in eight matches.

Authorities have revealed the names of four people who died after a single-engine airplane crashed into mountainous terrain near Steamboat Springs on Friday.

SpaceX delivered the US, French and Russian astronauts on Saturday, a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral.

We have been informed that the President will administer the oath of office (to the new cabinet) on Tuesday at the Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) complex, a Bangabhaban (presidential palace) official said on the condition of anonymity on Saturday.

About 300 people and their pets gathered in the neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, on Rios west side.

Exiled Crown Prince Calls for Regime Change as 250,000 Rally in Munich Against Irans Government

Oman, which welcomed the first round of indirect talks on February 6, will host the talks in Geneva, the Swiss ministry said on Saturday, without specifying which days.

US Central Command said in a statement that American aircraft had conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 IS targets between February 3 and Thursday, hitting weapons storage facilities and other infrastructure.

The family of Saketh Sreenivasaiah resides in Srigandada Kaval of Bengaluru city while Saketh left for University of California, Berkeley to take-up studies in Master of Science degree in September, 2025.

Backward Classes constitute about 49.55 per cent of the population, as projected from the Smart Pulse Survey based on the 2011 Census. A total of 138 communities are classified into five groups BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D and BC-E.

Rajendranath pointed out that while the government has boasted of a high growth rate and drawn comparisons with the centre, the corresponding rise in revenue is disproportionately low.

The complainant, 23-year-old Syed Furkhan runs a second-hand air-conditioner shop at Akber Hills in Attapur. Police said that on February 12 at around 7 pm, Sahman barged into the shop and allegedly tried to attack Furkhan with a stick.

On the day, SRMU-AP conferred its Honoris Causa degree upon DRDO chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat, also secretary of the Department of Defence R&D, for his pioneering contributions in propelling defence research, advanced materials engineering, and technological innovation to new frontiers.

Barricades have been erected to ensure a smooth darshan for devotees. A temporary bridge has been constructed at Pattiseema for the darshan of Bhadrakali Sametha Veerabhadra Swamy. The temple is located amid the Godavari River.

The PRIP scheme, with an outlay of 5,000 crore till FY 2030, supports R&D across the pharmamedtech lifecycle from early research to product development and commercialisation.

Police said Vaddagoni Ramesh, 33, was travelling on his bike from Choutuppal to his native village Aregudem along with his daughter Vaddagoni Rihansika, a Class IV student. She was riding pillion with him.

The demonstrators raised slogans against privatisation of government medical colleges if quality education and medicines are to be provided to the people.

The event will be the showpiece of Maha Shivaratri celebrations in north Andhra

Recalling some unsavoury incidents like the murders in Kodanad estate, the killing of a father and son at the police station in Sathankulam, the Pollachi sex scandal, police firing at innocent protestors opposing the Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi, he said that they all happened during the AIADMK rule: Reports

The MLA later hosted lunch for the students at his office in Vijayawada, during which students spoke about their first-hand insights into the functioning and significance of the assembly: Reports

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, owing to the collaborative environment, interactive learning and meaningful discussions: Reports

At Srinivasa Mangapuram, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara glittered as Srimannarayana on the Surya Prabha Vahanam on the seventh day of Brahmotsavams.

Prices saw a slight increase due to demand. Jasmine and marigold were sold at 70 per kilogram, while bananas and coconuts also rose mildly: Reports

Speaking at the government program in Haveri, Shivakumar said the Congress had already proved its commitment by implementing the five guarantees promised before the elections and had now added a sixth guarantee the Land Guarantee.

In Asifabad Municipality, the BRS won nine wards, Congress seven and Independents four. Both parties are seeking support from Independents: Reports

Two large reactors and 22 smaller reactors in the D and E blocks of the company reportedly exploded, leading to a massive blaze: Reports

Tax revenues showed a sharp upswing under which the states total tax revenue is pegged at Rs.1,90,207.93 crore in 202627, up from Rs.1,54,766.35 crore (revised estimate 202526). State GST (SGST) is projected at Rs.45,078.22 crore.

Raju and his colleagues pursued the vehicle and intercepted it near the NTR statue signal at HB Colony: Reports

The government highlights 100 per cent women-centric schemes across welfare, education, health, housing, transport and safety.

NCP (SP) leader Shashikant Shinde, who had earlier claimed that Ajit Pawar was keen on a merger, said there was little point in discussing it now, as the person with whom the talks were allegedly held was no longer alive.

Expressing strong displeasure, Kakani questioned why police had rushed to serve notices on February 10 night insisting on his appearance on February 14, only to later say his presence is not required on the day.

Mainly clear sky. Mist/hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours.

Speaking after inaugurating the governments 1,000-day celebrations and the title deed distribution under Land Guarantee programme for 1 lakh beneficiaries, Siddaramaiah said his government had proved its commitment to the people by delivering on its promises.

The department said the consistent flow of verified information has attracted thousands of new followers and expanded its digital presence: Report

The car carrying five people, including the driver, from Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar, to Raipur in Chhattisgarh hit the stationary truck and was mangled, police said.

Padma Sree requested the Chief Minister to convene a meeting with the heads of major industries and companies operating in the state and prepare a policy framework to ensure preference in employment for qualified local candidates, particularly those residing in the nearby towns and districts.

The UCF will be operational from FY 202526 to FY 203031, with a possible extension till FY 203334.

The indirect elections to the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in municipal corporations and chairpersons and vice-chairpersons in municipalities scheduled for February 16 have intensified the scramble for numbers.

The complaint relates to the Netaji Jayanti function attended by Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan as chief guest. Samantaray alleged that he was not invited to the programme.