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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey told the Supreme Court of India that the title ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ has been withdrawn. He assured the film does not target any religion, after the court objected and the Delhi High Court recorded similar undertakings

At the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, French President Emmanuel Macron praised India’s digital transformation, citing a Mumbai vendor’s journey to digital payments. He highlighted strategic AI cooperation with Narendra Modi, emphasising innovation, sovereignty, and responsible technology

The BRS staged protests in Nalgonda against the Congress government’s urea distribution app, citing difficulties faced by farmers in accessing fertiliser. Former MLA Ravindra Kumar criticised the app for poor server connectivity, technical glitches, and the lack of smartphones among farmers.

At the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Artificial Intelligence marks a civilisational turning point. He emphasised youth participation, human-centric innovation, skilling, and ensuring AI’s direction remains guided by human oversight and inclusive growth

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani for questioning on February 26 after he skipped his scheduled appearance earlier this week. His wife, Tina Ambani, has sought adjournments twice and failed to appear on her designated dates.

A 15-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly intoxicated and gang-raped by two men and a minor at a Banda hotel. The suspects abandoned her under a bridge before being apprehended. Police have arrested all three individuals, including a former acquaintance

Singer-actor Nick Jonas praised wife Priyanka Chopra at the premiere of “The Bluff” at TCL Chinese Theatre. He lauded her dual role as lead actor and producer. The film streams February 25 on Prime Video

A shocking incident in Hyderabad’s Narsingi area has surfaced where a girl was allegedly kidnapped, drugged with ganja, and sexually assaulted by three men.

A bandh called by the BRSV in Mancherial district to protest the arrest of BRS leader Balka Suman progressed peacefully, with shops and schools closed and police deployed at key points. BRS leaders accused Labour Minister Dr G Vivek of attempting to capture the Kyathanpalli municipal chairperson.

In Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leader KC Venugopal alleged that ‘Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ seeks to insult and divide Kerala through false claims. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also criticised the sequel, calling it an attempt to spread hatred