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Hyderabad: TGRERA flags realty firms over illegal advertisements

Hyderabad: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) on Saturday, February 21, issued show cause notices to several construction fi

Indian kin seek govt help to repatriate migrants body from Saudi Arabia

Dhanbad: The district administration of Jharkhands Dhanbad has stepped in to assist the family of a migrant worker who died in Saudi Arabias Jedd

Victoria Students Hostel: Regal, but in need of attention

The hostel, coming under the Presidency College, stands on what was once called Chepauk Park, a triangular stretch of land on the west bank of th

Six suspects with Bangladeshi and ISI links arrested in Tamil Nadu

Delhi Police are in the process of bringing all the suspects from Tamil Nadu to the national capital for further investigation. Upon searching, t

Inside Prabhas Rs 60 crore Hyderabad mansion spread in 84-acre with a garage full of luxury cars

Actor Prabhas owns a sprawling, luxurious estate in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills. This property is valued at Rs 60 crore. The actor also possesses h

Heat Intensifies Across Andhra Pradesh as Temperatures Touch 37C; Low-Pressure System to Bring Rains

IMD forecasts light to moderate showers in several districts over the next three days amid rising summer heat.

Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as U.S. threats loom

The gatherings at universities, which were reported by both local and diaspora media outlets, followed a mass protest movement that was met with

Eight Suspects With Bangladeshi and ISI Links Arrested in Tamil Nadu

According to officials, the suspects were posting content on social media in support of Pakistan-based terrorist organisations

3 held for attacking bike taxi rider in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as three people were arrested for allegedly attacking a bike taxi rider in Hyderabads Domalguda area on Thursday, February 20.

Hyderabad to see unseasonal rains on Monday, IMD forecasts hazy conditions

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is going to see the first unseasonal rains of the year on Monday, February 23, along with India Meteorological Department (I

'Will not call you fake news': Trump cracks jokes as he invites Press to White House musical

PM Modi To Launch India's Fastest Metro In Meerut, Namo Bharat Train Today

Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi will visit Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday to inaugurate and dedicate projects worth around Rs 12,930 cror

Brazil showing interest in India's Digital Public Infrastructure platforms: MEA

India and Brazil are working to link India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Brazil's Pix to facilitate cross-border transactions

If he wants sweeping tariffs, he should go to Congress': Lawyer Neal Katyal challenges Trump's 15% global levy

Prominent Indian-American lawyer Neal Katyal has raised legal questions about President Donald Trump's new 15 per cent global tariff. Katyal poin

Watch: Giant tortoises return to Ecuadors Galapagos Islands after extinction

Winter Olympics 2026: Klaebo completes historic sweep in cross-country, Stolz fourth in speedskating

Jordan Stolz missed out on his chance to become the first man since 1994 to collect three gold medals in long track speedskating at one Olympics

A kernel of truth

Legend would have us believe that English colonists were first introduced to popcorn on February 22, 1630. While historians are now more or less

Canada clinches Olympic gold in thrilling mens curling final at Milano Cortina 2026, edging Great Britain 96 in dramatic finish

Canada has won Olympic gold in men's curling. Brad Jacobs led his team to a 9-6 victory over Great Britain in a close final. The decisive moments

Arts, crafts, community: How Sunday Soul Sante sustains urban creativity

In this photo essay, we feature highlights from the February edition of the popular artisanal market, Sunday Soul Sante.

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 Rajendran

U.S. DHS to pause two key travel programmes amid shutdown, report says

Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land

Arab and Islamic nations have jointly condemned US ambassador Mike Huckabee's comments. He suggested Israel has a biblical right to a large Middl

Story Of Abandoned Baby Monkey Punch Moves Internet, Andrew Tate's Brother Offers To Buy It

Recently, Punch has begun interacting with other monkeys, learning social cues and forming friendships.

Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast

A powerful storm is set to hit New York City, New Jersey, and Boston with heavy snow and strong winds. Blizzard warnings are in effect. Communiti

Dating Match, Live-In, Then Brutal Abuse: Tripura Teen's Gurugram Horror

A dating match, a live-in relationship, suspicion and then horrifying torture -- a 19-year-old from Tripura, who came to Gurugram to study, is un

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 an

8 With Links To Pak's ISI, Bangladesh Arrested For Plotting Attack In India: Sources

The police recovered dozens of eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cards from the suspects, officials said.

Premier League: Manchester City keeps pressure on leader Arsenal with win over Newcastle

Manchester Citys victory at the Etihad Stadium piles the pressure on leader Arsenal ahead of north London derby against Tottenham

Is Kerala beef curry raising cancer risk? claim sparks debate

A claim by an oncologist linking Keralas high cancer incidence to beef curry and parotta consumption has sparked debate online, with another medi

Expired Jab Kills Infant in Hyderabad; Doctor Booked

Police registered a case of negligence causing death against the doctor

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 ca

Delhi: Woman, daughter killed; bodies found in bed box, neighbour missing

New Delhi: A 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter were found murdered inside their residence in southeast Delhis Sarita Vihar area, wi

Haridwar Kumbh Mela to be divine, grand, historic: CM Dhami

He emphasised that no shortcomings will be allowed in the arrangements for this mega event. The Chief Minister directed officials to complete all

Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah leader

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Vinod Khosla on Why most Indians wont Care for Jobs by 2024

Chidambaram slams Trumps tariff tactics, questions Indias trade gains

New Delhi: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday, February 21, accused US President Donald Trump of indulging in the weaponisation of tariffs

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.

CBSE Class 12 Psychology Exam Preparation Tips And Sample Paper Guide

CBSE's Class 12 Psychology exam on February 23 will test concept clarity, theory application, and structured answers. Students should use the off

Uttarakhand CM approves action against ineligible beneficiaries drawing dual pensions

The direction came on February 21, 2026 after a recent data analysis by the CAG related to government pensions in Uttarakhand uncovered alleged i

Word of the day: Irascible

Irascible defines a person prone to quick anger and irritation. This temperament flares up rapidly, often at minor issues. The word highlights se

Series of fires across Hyderabad in 2026 renew questions on safety

Hyderabad: The city has witnessed a string of fire-related accidents in early 2026, including incidents at government facilities, commercial buil

Iran refuses to give up nuclear rights amid US pressure

Trump warned on Friday that he believes 10 to 15 days is enough time for Iran to reach a deal following recent rounds of indirect negotiations, i

Bangladesh Parliaments first session likely in early March: BNP

Dhaka: The first session of the newly elected 13th Parliament of Bangladesh is expected to commence in the second week of March, a top official o

US Strikes On Iran Could Target Leaders, Seek Regime Change: Report

The military options are the latest signs that the United States is preparing for a serious conflict with Iran should diplomatic efforts fail.

Ukraine war veterans turn to theatre to heal and rebuild lives

The actors men and women in their 20s to 60s included Ukrainian military veterans who had returned from the front with amputations, severe burn

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 pr

Four Youth Congress workers arrested for protest at AI summit, police seek probe

The arrested protesters were Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar; Kundan Yadav, IYC state secretary, Bihar; Ajay Kumar,

Dwarka accident: Roads that cut lives short

February 3 marked a turning point for two families in Dwarka: A mother grieves for her 23-year-old son who was her anchor, while a father confron

Uttar Pradesh: Man gets lifer for raping mother in Bareilly

Bareilly: A court here on Saturday, February 21, sentenced a man to life imprisonment after he was convicted of raping his mother. Additional Dis

Olympic Village runs out of condoms in 72 hours amid high demand

About 10,000 free condoms were used up in just three days at the Olympic Village in Milano-Cortina, Italy, but have been thankfully restocked

Nagarkurnool: Infant dies after alleged caste discrimination turns violent

Hyderabad: A two-month-old infant died following an alleged caste-based assault and abuse during the Kummera Mallanna Jathara in Nagar Kurnool ma

Roses are out of bouquets as grasses, filler flowers and imperfect blooms move to top of bunch

Actor Jeremy Allen White's public affinity for flowers has highlighted a growing trend in floral appreciation. Post-pandemic, people are embracin

Kamal, Rajini unite: beyond fandom rivalries, a friendship that endures

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunite in a film after 47 years, thrilling Tamil cinema fans.

Odisha: 5 school teachers held for raping 13-year-old student

Kendrapara: A total of five teachers of a private school were arrested on Saturday, February 21, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Odish

Telangana HC raps HYDRAA over Gudimalkapur land fencing

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has strongly criticised the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) for fencing disp

Shikhar Dhawan Marries Sophie Shine in Private Ceremony

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

BJP's Sunil Sharma says no mention of special status in constitution, NC selling false dreams to people of Kashmir

BJP leader Sunil Sharma has accused the National Conference of misleading the people of Kashmir. He stated that promises to restore Article 370 a

President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump host state governors in East Room of White House

Hundreds march in Lyon to protest far-right activist's killing as Macron urges calm

French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of the tribute to Quentin Deranque, 23, who died of brain injuries in a hospital last week

SIR: Gujarat records deletion of over 68 lakh voters, Lakshadweep lowest at 206

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday released snapshots of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, showing that G

Pakistan Strikes 7 'Terrorist' Camps Along Afghan Border, Killing 'Dozens'

Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, in a post on X, confirmed the attack, citing three attacks since the start of Ramadan last week.

Trump raises new global tariff from 10 per cent to 15 per cent

New York: US President Donald Trump said that he will raise the new global tariff to 15 per cent, one day after he announced a 10 per cent worldw

Scaling deeptech manufacturing needs a different capital logic

India has the technical depth and policy backing to lead across multiple deeptech verticals. What remains is the harder task of building financia

JPMorgan concedes it closed Trumps accounts after Jan 6 attack

New York: JPMorgan Chase acknowledged for the first time that it closed the bank accounts of President Donald Trump and several of his businesses

Trumps treasured negotiating edge dulled By tariff defeat

The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's global tariffs. This decision significantly limits his ability to use tariffs as a tool for l

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

Nearly 20,000 LOGiiX power banks recalled across Canada over fire hazard, Health Canada reports four incidents

Thousands of portable power banks are being recalled across Canada. Federal safety officials have identified a fire risk with LOGiiX Piston Power

Prisons dept denies claims of terror-linked mulakats at Hyderabad Central Prison

Hyderabad: The Telangana Prisons Department has dismissed as factually incorrect and baseless allegations aired on television news scrolls claimi

Adobes mission to empower creators; Women redefining entrepreneurship

Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adode, positions AI as a technology that removes barriers to expression and creativity. Meanwhile, across India, women a

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 wo

Watch: Abhishek Delivers Motivational Talk Despite 3 Ducks, Gambhir In Splits

Abhishek Sharma may have registered three ducks in a row, but his spirited team talk left a smile on India head coach Gautam Gambhir's face ahead

Hyderabad: Liquor party inside graveyard sparks outrage in Mangalhat

Hyderabad: Tension gripped Indira Nagar, Sitarambagh under the Mangalhat area in Hyderabad after a group of youths was allegedly found consuming

Breaking news live updates: Afghanistan says 'dozens' killed and wounded by Pakistan strikes

Morning Digest: Trump raises U.S. global tariff rate from 10% to 15%; Nearly 8% of voters removed from final electoral lists across 9 States and U.T.s in SIR second phase, and more

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India May Not Play T20 World Cup Semi-Final In Mumbai. It Depends On Pak

While India are scheduled to play a potential T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final in Mumbai, this could change due to one major reason.

Five school teachers held in Odisha for 'raping' 13-year-old girl

The arrests were made after the father of the class 7 student and the district child welfare committee lodged separate complaints at the Rajkanik

All about Duvall

Whether he played soldiers, cowboys, lawyers or men coming apart at the seams, Duvall brought empathy to the roles not sentimentality

Gujarat govt to make parents consent mandatory for marriage registration

The Gujarat government on Friday, February 20, announced it plans to amend rules framed under the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act, making p

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 t

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 t

NTA Announces JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Correction Window From February 27

The National Testing Agency has opened a two-day correction window for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 applicants to amend personal and academic details

US probes Netflixs power over filmmakers in Warner Deal review

The US Justice Department is investigating Netflix's massive acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Regulators are examining if Netflix uses its

'Fast-moving, life-threatening...': Governor warns dangerous winter storm heading toward New York

Comparing separation of powers jurisprudence between India and U.S. based on recent SCOTUS ruling

The International Emergency Economic Powers Acts half-century of existence has never witnessed the national emergency law being used by the Execu

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

White House makeover: Inside details of Donald Trump's new proposed East Wing Ballroom

To accommodate the massive size of the proposed East Wing, the main pathway around the South Lawn has been altered and is no longer symmetrical,

Arab, Muslim countries slam U.S. Ambassador's remarks on Israels right to West Asian land

They said the comments contravene the UN Charter and efforts to deescalate the Gaza war and advance a political horizon for a comprehensive settl

When dhabas cater to change

Some of them offer modern amenities and luxuries with liveried waiters, and even air-conditioned rooms

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