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Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa

For a more refined setting, Nero and the private cabanas provide poolside, candle-lit dining with polished floral accents and soft live music.

12 Feb 2026 10:23 am
Whos Mariah Carey? Italian Journalists to Strike After Commentators Blunders at Opening Ceremony

A spokesperson for the broadcaster told The Associated Press that Petrecca has been removed from the commentary team for the Feb. 22 closing ceremony after a meeting on Monday afternoon with Rai CEO Giampaolo Rossi.

12 Feb 2026 10:04 am
Jim Curtis Shares Romantic Birthday Tribute to Jennifer Aniston

Curtis, a hypnotherapist, wellness expert, and author, has worked in the health and wellness space for over two decades.

12 Feb 2026 9:55 am
FBI Combs Desert Terrain for Clues in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance

Several hundred detectives and agents are now assigned to the investigation, which is expanding in the area, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said

12 Feb 2026 9:55 am
Adulterated Kova Manufacturing Unit Raided in Tandur: 2 Held

The police apprehended two persons - Prakash Vishnu of Rajasthan and Mohammed Salman of Chandrayangutta for their involvement in illegal activity

12 Feb 2026 9:25 am
Rahul Gandhi Extends Full Support to Nationwide Strike

The strike, called by ten Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and fully backed by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), today aims to protest against a range of policies, including the four labour codes, privatisation and contractualisation measures, the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), and the proposed Seed Bill

12 Feb 2026 9:24 am
4-Member DGCA Team Visits Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Site in Baramati

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu had said the investigation into the plane crash would follow a time-bound approach

12 Feb 2026 9:07 am
Hyderabad Police Conducts Cordon and Search Operation in Old City

37 two-wheelers were seized for being operated without number plates or with improper or tampered number plates during search operation

12 Feb 2026 9:05 am
Who Is This Gori Chamdi Wala to Dictate to Us?: Owaisi Slams US Over Russia Oil Tariff

Expressing his discontent with the government's silence on the issue, the AIMIM leader also asked why India was lowering itself before the US, questioning the country's self-respect.

12 Feb 2026 8:43 am
CCI Procures 29.50 Lakh Bales Cotton Worth Rs.11,800 Cr in Telangana

The cotton was purchased through 8.60 lakh direct farmer transactions during cotton season 2025-26

12 Feb 2026 8:43 am
Sreeleela Officially Graduates as a Doctor

The first film in her career post graduation is going to be Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh, to be released in theatres on March 26, 2026

12 Feb 2026 8:31 am
Seattle to Pay $29 M to Family of Indian Student Killed by Speeding Police Officer

Jaahnavi Kandula was hit by Officer Kevin Dave, who was driving as fast as 74 mph (119 kph) in a 25-mph (40-kph) zone as he responded to a drug overdose call

12 Feb 2026 8:20 am
Journalist Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment in Adani Defamation Case

Press freedom group Committee to Protect Journalists said it was deeply concerned with the verdict

12 Feb 2026 7:50 am
Trump Tells Israel's Netanyahu Iran Talks Must Continue

There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated, Trump said on social media after their three-hour meeting.

12 Feb 2026 7:40 am
Ex UK PM Sunak to Address Curtain Raiser to India AI Impact Summit 2026

Additionally, French President Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he will participate in the AI Impact Summit

12 Feb 2026 7:39 am
Canada Shooter Identified as 18-Year-Old Transgender Woman: Police

Upon arrival, there was active gunfire, and as officers approached the school, rounds were fired in their direction, said deputy commissioner of the British Columbia Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dwayne McDonald.

12 Feb 2026 7:30 am
James Van Der Beek, Dawsons Creek Star, Dead at 48

Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.

12 Feb 2026 7:22 am
US Made Historic Trade Deal With Japan, Korea, India to Increase Coal Exports Dramatically: Trump

Trump claimed that the quality of American coal is supposed to be the finest anywhere in the world

12 Feb 2026 7:18 am
SC Seeks Protocol Report as Air India Crash Probe Nears Completion

Appearing for NGO Safety Matters Foundation, lawyer Prashant Bhushan said three other Boeing 787s had met with similar incidents and the Centre has not filed any response to the pleas

12 Feb 2026 7:13 am
US House Votes to Override Trumps Canada Tariffs in Rare Rebuke

The tally, 219-211, was among the first times the House, controlled by Republicans, has confronted the president over a signature policy, and drew instant recrimination from Trump himself

12 Feb 2026 6:53 am
Musk Reorganises xAI After SpaceX Merger and Ahead of Blockbuster IPO

The reorganization announced follows the recent departures of several co-founders at the three-year-old AI company, leaving only half of the startups original 12 co-founders

12 Feb 2026 6:47 am
Bangladesh Gears Up for Crucial General Elections Today

The contest is mainly between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its once ally Jamaat-e-Islami, in the absence of Hasina's now disbanded Awami League

12 Feb 2026 6:38 am
RBI Bans Bundling Of 3rd Party Products To Curb Mis-Selling

The proposed norms ban banks from bundling third-party products with their own offerings or marketing third-party products as their own. Promotional material must be clear and factual, with full disclosure of fees, charges and interest rates.

12 Feb 2026 2:54 am
Nationwide General Strike To Impact Public Life Today

The organisers expect support from the agricultural, rural and informal sector workers, employees and teachers as also staff of central and state public sector undertakings.

12 Feb 2026 2:45 am
Zero Power Cuts For Maha Shivaratri, Says Minister

During a high-level teleconference with DISCOM CMDs L. Siva Sankar, I. Prudhvi Tej and P. Pulla Reddy, along with senior Energy Department officials, the Minister reviewed preparedness measures in view of the anticipated surge of devotees at major Shiva temples.

12 Feb 2026 2:32 am
Two Vijayanagara-Era Metal Idols Seized Near Thanjavur

A team led by G. Balamurugan, ADSP-Tiruchy, and comprising K. Dhandayuthapani, sub-inspector, Idol Wing CID, Thanjavur Range and other members, found a Maruti Ertiga car with registration number TN 43 Q 5896 parked suspiciously near Valayapatti open ground on the Thanjavur-Chennai NH at 10.30 pm on February 6.

12 Feb 2026 2:27 am
Maharashtra To Host AI For Agriculture Summit

With the rollout of the new policy, Maharashtra is set to become the first state in the country with a dedicated Artificial Intelligence framework for agriculture, aimed at strengthening innovation, digital infrastructure and farmer empowerment, an official said.

12 Feb 2026 2:15 am
AP Cabinet Nod for Amaravati Marina Under PPP Mode

Under PMAYGramin 2.0, the cabinet fixed the unit cost at Rs.2.39 lakh per house, including convergence and SHG loans, with the state bearing interest subsidy between 202627 and 202829.

12 Feb 2026 1:55 am
Activists Allege Cruelty Against Animals at Kondagattu Temple

SAFI urged the police to initiate action against the accused. Activists said such practices continue despite statutory prohibitions.

12 Feb 2026 1:32 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings on Thursday, February 12, 2026

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

12 Feb 2026 1:31 am
Sultanabad, Huzurabad Record Highest Turnout in Karimnagar Region Polls

Sultanabad and Huzurabad led the district with impressive polling percentages of 81.53% and 81.47% respectively. Jammikunta followed with 79.81%, while Choppadandi recorded 78.76%, reflecting keen electoral interest in these towns.

12 Feb 2026 1:26 am
Municipal Polls - Kishan Reddy Says BJP Set For A Good Showing

Speaking with reporters, Kishan Reddy said all the efforts of the Congress party, and its strong-arm methods of trying to enforce its will on people through a brute display of power, and police help, will fail.

12 Feb 2026 1:26 am
Municipal Polls Congs Intimidation Will Fail, BJP Set to Show Its Strength: Ramchander Rao

The Congress, he warned, will have to pay a price for its excesses, and called on BJP workers to stay strong and have confidence in the party leadership, which he stressed, will stand with them.

12 Feb 2026 1:25 am
Polling Peaceful; 75.88% of Votes Polled in Municipalities

The Choutuppal municipality topped the state with a 91.91 per cent polling followed by Chandur with 91.52 per cent, Jinnaramwith 90.98 per cent and Pochampally with 90.95 per cent.

12 Feb 2026 1:24 am
Cong. Govt Violated Constitution in Dividing GHMC Into Three Corporations: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy also said several areas distant from the headquarters of the new civic bodies have been included into them, and this will result in those in rural areas, now merged in the corporations, lose employment guarantee scheme benefits, and other welfare programmes.

12 Feb 2026 1:22 am
IndiGo Assures DGCA of Full Compliance as FDTL Exemption Ends

IndiGo spokesperson said that as assured to the regulatory authorities earlier, the airline is maintaining an optimum pool of employees, including pilots, to ensure stable operations across its network.

12 Feb 2026 1:17 am
Flames in Scrap Shop; No Major Loss or Injuries Reported

The Fire Control Room received a distress call at 4.08 pm and fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

12 Feb 2026 1:17 am
Puri Refutes Rahuls Epstein Files Claim

Referring to the allegations against Epstein, Puri said there were victims who had brought cases against persons in authority, and maintained that his meetings were unrelated to any such activities.

12 Feb 2026 1:15 am
GHMC Trifurcation Unilateral, Unscientific: BRS MLA Vivekanand

Vivekanand said that even leaders in the Congress were unaware of the government decision that was announced on Wednesday morning. Even the mayor was in the dark. Decisions are being taken unilaterally and in secret, he said.

12 Feb 2026 1:12 am
Kidney Ailments Linked to Water, Toddy in Maktal, Narva

Families are spending between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 a month on tests, medicines, travel and consultations an unbearable burden for rural households.

12 Feb 2026 1:10 am
HYDRAA Clears 145 Truckloads of Garbage Near Pragatinagar Lake

Further, HYDRAA said it is planning to take-up the development works soon, including measures to prevent sewage water mixing in the lake.

12 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Doctors Assn Presents Details of Vacant Faculty Posts to DME

The survey highlighted that a significant number of departments lack professors and associate professors.

12 Feb 2026 1:02 am
HYDRAA Saves Costly Government Land From Encroachments in JH, Khanamet

HYDRAA said some persons allegedly tried to take advantage of the situation following the court stay. After inspection, the agency fenced the five-acre land parcel and installed HYDRAA boards to prevent further encroachments.

12 Feb 2026 12:57 am
Water, Sewerage Network Handed Over to HMWSSB

HMWSSB has now been restructured on the lines of GHMC, with zones divided into circles, sub-divisions and ward-level sections to improve administrative efficiency and citizen services.

12 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Group-1 Row: HC Orders New SIT, Officer Transfers

A division bench of Justice Battu Devanand and Justice Hari Haranadha Sharma heard two petitions on anomalies in evaluation of Group-1 answer scripts here on Wednesday and issued directions to the government.

12 Feb 2026 12:52 am
Municipal Exit Polls Give Congress Edge

In the municipalities, Pulse Today projected the Congress to win 84 to 85 out of 116 municipalities, followed by the BRS with 23 to 27 and the BJP with 4 to 5. AIMIM is projected to win one municipality.

12 Feb 2026 12:48 am
50 Monkeys Die in Warangal Capture Tragedy

A professional catching team from Tamil Nadu was hired on Tuesday to trap and relocate the animals to the Kaleshwaram forests.

12 Feb 2026 12:42 am
297 Students Join Anti-drug Workshop

Prahari clubs are student-led safety and awareness groups formed in schools to promote drug-free, safe and healthy environments.

12 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Microsoft CSR Launches Free Cyber Security, AI Training At JNTUA

The programme is being organised by Microsoft under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in collaboration with Roman Technologies, IIIT Lucknow and EY Global Ltd.

12 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Delhi Vet Flies To Save Golden Retriever After Needle Found In Stomach

Dr. Sridhar, the veterinary doctor treating the case, told this correspondent that the Golden Retriever, named Kobee, had ingested a needle and thread while under the care of a caretaker.

12 Feb 2026 12:32 am