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The Union Home Ministry has issued formal guidelines for singing Vande Mataram, mandating that all six stanzas be rendered first when sung with the National Anthem at official events, and outlining protocols for schools, ceremonies, and public functions

The Hyderabad water board has expanded its administrative framework to oversee three newly formed municipal corporations. The restructuring aims to strengthen civic administration and improve efficiency across the city.

As Valentine week floods social media with romantic messages and gift offers, cybercriminals are exploiting the occasion to spread phishing links and malware. Authorities have flagged suspicious messages such as ‘Secret Valentine’ and ‘Claim Your Special Gift,’ which redirect users to fake websites or prompt them to share personal details.

The Telangana municipal elections witnessed clashes, bogus voting attempts, and allegations of police bias, yet the State Election Commission maintained that polling was largely peaceful. The final turnout stood at 73.01 per cent.

Mark Carney’s pragmatic approach has sent a clear message that anti-India elements cannot misuse Canadian freedoms to malign India

Central trade unions have called a nationwide strike on February 12 to protest against government policies. Around 30 crore workers are expected to participate. Banking, power, transport and insurance services may be partially affected across several districts

Ritu Tawde was elected as Mumbai’s 78th mayor after being chosen unopposed at the BMC meeting. She became the second BJP leader to hold the post in 44 years, marking a major political shift in the city

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the government over the India-US interim trade deal during the Budget debate. He alleged that India’s energy security and farmers’ interests were compromised, calling the agreement a “wholesale surrender”

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has begun construction of a Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad, West Bengal. He said the project will be completed in two years at a cost of around Rs 50-55 crore

Breaking up GHMC will shrink consolidated tax base, dilute professional capacity, weaken borrowing power, and deepen fiscal dependence on the state

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the DMK-Congress alliance remains strong and ruled out power sharing in government. Dismissing rift rumours, he said the partnership is in harmony and criticised attempts to create divisions ahead of elections

Shia cleric Kalbe Jawad opposed the Centre’s new guidelines mandating the full rendition of Vande Mataram, saying it should not be forced on anyone. He stressed personal freedom while reacting to the Union Home Ministry’s directive

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) removed 83 examiners from practical examination duties after detecting irregularities such as malpractice, copying, and leaving exam halls unattended. Centres in five colleges were also cancelled, with students shifted to nearby centres.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Justice S Abdul Nazeer said the state’s rebuilding process is on track despite financial stress. Addressing the legislature, he highlighted reforms, economic growth and welfare measures, and called for public cooperation to sustain development

Polling across 10 municipalities and one corporation in the erstwhile Adilabad district was largely peaceful but marked by alleged Model Code of Conduct violations. Officials reported an average turnout of 62.07 per cent up to 3 pm.

Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government launched the Women’s Safety Pension Scheme, providing Rs 1,000 monthly to over 10 lakh beneficiaries. The move is being seen as a major welfare push and political strategy

Former Minister and Suryapet MLA G Jagadish Reddy criticised the Congress government after Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy alleged his phone was being tapped by BRS leaders. Reddy termed the claim shameful and questioned how a ruling party minister could make such charges.

The Supreme Court asked the Centre to file a report on the procedure followed in the Air India crash probe. The government said the AAIB investigation is in its final stage, while petitioners sought an independent, court-monitored inquiry

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been medically examined 24 times and is in good health. It opposed his release on health grounds during the hearing of a habeas corpus petition

The municipal elections in Khammam and Kothagudem districts witnessed a strong voter turnout, with over 82 percent polling in Khammam and 73 percent in Kothagudem by 5 pm. Voting, initially slow, gained momentum by afternoon across municipalities such as Edulapuram, Sathupalli, Madhira, Kallur and Wyra.

Australia defeated Ireland by 67 runs in their opening Group B match of the T20 World Cup. Nathan Ellis (4/12) and Adam Zampa (4/23) starred with the ball after Renshaw and Stoinis guided Australia to 182 for 6

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that Vande Bharat AC Chair Car fares average Rs 2.19 per km for 300–400 km journeys, much lower than similar services abroad, helping drive high passenger demand and near-full occupancy

Anish Bhanwala won bronze in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol as Kazakhstan claimed four golds on day eight of the Asian Shooting Championship. India’s medal tally rose to 41 gold, 19 silver and 15 bronze with two days left

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that the delayed Kothapatnam fishing harbour project in Andhra Pradesh will be completed by December 2027 at a revised cost of Rs 441.88 crore, after the earlier contract was cancelled due to slow progress