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The Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test 2028 will adopt a revised syllabus aligned with changes being introduced by the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education from the 2026–27 academic year, officials said
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Kerala Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar said Muslims in India are safe, dismissing security concerns after meeting PM Modi. Discussions focused on national development, peace, and social harmony, with NSAs involvement highlighting strategic and diplomatic importance
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The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail to movie piracy accused Emmadi ‘Ibomma’ Ravi, arrested for running one of the largest piracy networks. Bail comes with strict conditions, including daily reporting, surrender of passport, and prohibition from piracy activities
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The Telangana High Court directed the State government to provide details on the Rs 1,500 crore pending tuition fee reimbursements to engineering colleges. Petitioners argued that delayed payments have severely impacted colleges’ operations. The case has been adjourned for further hearing
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The Telangana High Court has ordered a stay on the election process for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Ibrahimpatnam Municipal Council after allegations of kidnapping of Councillor Akula Yadagiri. The case has been postponed for further hearing on Wednesday
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The Telangana Congress government has reduced engineering fees in 19 private colleges, with the highest cut at Rs 45,000 for Nallamalla Reddy Engineering College. Some colleges saw fees increased. The High Court is hearing cases as colleges seek clarity
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A BRS delegation filed a complaint with the SEC, alleging Congress-led violence and irregularities in the recent municipal elections. The party sought strict action, including cases against Congress leaders, after multiple instances of assault and intimidation were reported
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Girls appearing for TG EAPCET 2026 will be allotted examination centres closer to their homes to ensure safety and convenience, Convener K. Vijaya Kumar Reddy said, adding that the application website has been made smartphone-compatible this year
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A man was murdered by his wife in Mancherial after allegedly forcing her into prostitution. The wife, Avanthi, stabbed him in the neck, leading to his death. She later surrendered to the police and admitted to the crime
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Burgampad police arrested two youths, including a bank employee, for attempting to kill their friend Katta Yashwanth to claim over Rs 2 crore insurance. The duo attacked him, leaving him for dead, but he is now in serious condition
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In Mahabubabad, a widower allegedly tried to kill a married woman, Padma, by setting her on fire. Both sustained serious burn injuries and were hospitalised. Police have registered a case based on the woman’s mother’s complaint
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The Medak District Collector, Rahul Raj, was sentenced to six months of imprisonment by the Telangana High Court for contempt of court. This comes after his failure to implement court orders in a land dispute case, despite multiple court directions
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In a surprising political move, Congress and BJP joined hands to secure Kagaznagar municipality posts. Shaheen Sultana became chairperson while Dr K Anitha was elected vice-chairperson after a tie, leaving local politics and social media buzzing
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologised for crowd management issues at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after overcrowding, connectivity problems and theft complaints marred the opening day, which saw over 70,000 attendees at the global AI event
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Postponements of chairperson elections in three Telangana municipalities marred the final phase of civic polls, triggering political controversy, tense scenes and allegations of misuse of official machinery, even as the SEC lifted the Model Code of Conduct
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The 25th batch of police canines and 105 handlers passed out from IITA, Moinabad, after eight months of training. The 76 canines, including those from Telangana, Bihar CID, and CISF, will be deployed for security and operational duties across the State.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged chaos and mismanagement at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, claiming it caused global embarrassment. He criticised the government’s handling of the event and suggested it could have showcased India’s digital and AI capabilities instead
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the India AI Impact Expo 2026 showcased the power of Indian talent and innovation. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence while highlighting strong global participation at the Summit
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Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani said artificial intelligence will fundamentally change software development, making coding no longer the primary task for tech professionals. He said firms must focus on institutional change, new skills and AI adoption amid rising concerns over industry disruption
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A white paper released at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 states that 16 per cent of the world’s AI talent is of Indian origin. It adds that India could contribute nearly 20 per cent of incremental global GDP growth over the next 15 years
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In Kukatpally’s Ramakrishna Nagar, a family kept the body of 46-year-old Shailaja at home for four days, hoping prayers would revive her. Police intervened, counselled the family, and the body was sent to Andhra Pradesh for last rites.
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Hyderabad-based SCIINV Biosciences has identified a new AI-driven repurposed antibiotic now entering human clinical trials. The breakthrough, backed by Whale Tank Biocatalyst, reduces development time and offers hope in combating antimicrobial resistance amid a stagnating global antibiotic pipeline.
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A mega job fair will be held on February 23 at Red Rose Function Hall, Nampally, Hyderabad. Companies from pharma, healthcare, IT, banking, and education sectors will conduct preliminary interviews. Entry is free, and SSC-qualified candidates are eligible.
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Three engineering students, including Buchala Aditya and Gollapalli Nikhil, were arrested for the fourth time for drug peddling in Warangal. Police seized 36 kg of ganja from them, with a case filed at the Narcotics Police Station.