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TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said the Congress will implement all six guarantees before the next elections, following a review meeting in New Delhi. Cabinet ministers met AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss governance, party strategy and State issues.
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BITS Pilani will offer tuition-blind admissions to the top 500 BITSAT rankers from 2026–27. Eligible students with family income up to ₹20 lakh will receive a full tuition scholarship for four years, provided they maintain a minimum 7.5 CGPA.
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The Supreme Court has announced that it will commence final hearings on May 5 over more than 200 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. The lead petition has been filed by the Indian Union of Muslim League (IUML).
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Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai told global leaders that AI is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes, urging bold, responsible collaboration, highlighting AlphaFold breakthroughs and investments, as the AI Impact Summit drew heads of state and industry leaders.
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Panic spread across parts of Rajanna Sircilla district after two leopards killed calves near villages, while a tiger was also tracked in the region. Forest officials have alerted residents within a 30-km radius and stepped up monitoring efforts.
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UAE leaders have pardoned 4,700 prisoners across various emirates to mark the holy month of Ramzan, a tradition observed in Gulf countries during significant Islamic occasions. The UAE President also pledged to settle financial obligations linked to the sentences.
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T-Hub has partnered with France’s Hauts-de-France region to help startups from both countries expand into new markets. The collaboration will support investment, market access, and innovation programmes, strengthening India–France startup ties and aligning with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the most-capped player in women’s international cricket during the second T20I against Australia, making her 356th appearance. India lead the three-match series 1-0 after a DLS win in Sydney.
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A purported video of a Karni Sena member issuing death threats to Rahul Gandhi and 25 Congress MPs has triggered a political storm. The Congress accused the BJP-RSS ecosystem of legitimising violence against rivals, calling it a "Godse factory".
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A woman in Suryapet was brutally attacked with a hammer by a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected. The incident has sparked fear among residents.
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A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped from Charminar and taken to Chengicherla, where she was sexually assaulted by three persons, including two minors. Police rescued her after a complaint was lodged by her relatives.
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An exchange of fire reportedly took place between Maoists and security forces in Karregutta hillocks on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. Unconfirmed reports suggest five Maoists were killed. Around 2,000 personnel are conducting a large-scale combing operation in the forest area.
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The Andhra Senior Women’s cricket team qualified for the quarter-finals of the BCCI Senior Women’s one-day tournament after topping Group D with four wins. Andhra will face Rajasthan in the quarter-final at Chandigarh on February 23.
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Doctors have advised individuals with chronic health conditions to exercise caution while fasting during Ramzan. Senior cardiologist Dr Syed Akram Ali stated that patients should undergo medical check-ups and be categorised into risk groups before deciding to fast.
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Mumbai equity markets slumped mid-session, with BSE Sensex down 869.96 points and NSE Nifty falling 251.6 points amid profit booking in realty, power, auto stocks, and rising global crude oil prices
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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sam Altman described India as a rapidly growing AI market with over 100 million weekly ChatGPT users. He announced the ‘OpenAI for India’ initiative in partnership with Tata Group to build local AI infrastructure and skills
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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted the state’s AI leadership, global collaborations with companies like Anthropic, startup support, and pilot projects in healthcare, positioning Bengaluru as a deep-tech hub
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The 13th edition of the Ladakh Marathon will be held from September 10–13, 2026, featuring six races including ultra events. Organisers emphasise strict eligibility, acclimatisation, and eco-friendly measures across the Himalayan high-altitude course
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Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa “Swami” on X, calling it culturally insensitive and emphasising the traditional “Thakur-Ma-Swamiji” hierarchy of the Ramakrishna Order
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Seoul Central District Court for attempting to impose martial law in 2024, in a case deemed an insurrection, though prosecutors had sought the death penalty
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Physician-economist Jay Bhattacharya, currently leading the National Institutes of Health, has been appointed acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid leadership instability under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr
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Hyderabad witnessed grand celebrations on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. A large procession organised by the Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maratha Navyuvak Mandal began at Puranapul Darwaza and culminated at Salarjung Bridge, passing through key areas of the old city.
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Religious scholars in Quetta urged dialogue and transparent probes into missing persons cases in Balochistan. Activists, including members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, also raised human rights concerns at the Asma Jahangir Conference
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Hyderabad police have warned citizens about cybercriminals exploiting search engine rankings to promote fraudulent websites. Commissioner VC Sajjanar explained that scammers use paid ads and SEO techniques to push phishing sites impersonating banks, government portals, and brands.
