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Indian space companies are using artificial intelligence to track debris, improve satellite safety and analyse data in orbit. Experts say AI will play a major role in autonomous operations, geospatial mapping and building a strong space economy
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies over trade deals and said farmers and fishermen are fully protected. Addressing a rally in Karaikal, he also attacked the previous Congress government in Puducherry over corruption
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The Andhra Pradesh government presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, focusing on welfare and development. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav outlined allocations for major sectors, welfare schemes and infrastructure while highlighting fiscal challenges
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The Mancherial Municipal Corporation elections witnessed several nail-biting finishes, with candidates scraping through by narrow margins. In Kyathanapalli municipality, BRS nominees Bomma Bhumaiah Goud and Koppi Rajashekhar won their wards by margins of three and four votes respectively.
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Five persons were arrested in connection with a residential robbery in Jubilee Hills, where jewellery worth about Rs 1.3 crore was stolen. Police said a domestic help facilitated the crime. Three key suspects remain absconding.
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Rahul Gandhi accused the government of cheating cotton farmers and textile exporters through the India-US trade deal, claiming it favours Bangladesh and harms domestic sectors. Textile Minister Giriraj Singh rejected the charge, saying India secured a balanced agreement
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic landing at the northeast’s first emergency landing facility in Assam’s Dibrugarh district. The runway will strengthen defence, disaster response and connectivity, and serve as an alternative airport during emergencies
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Factionalism within the Congress has left the Jagtial municipal council in limbo, with no group securing a majority in the 50-member body. Congress won 23 seats, but internal divisions between senior leader T Jeevan Reddy and MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar have split the party’s strength.
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has urged the State Election Commission to audit the election expenses of an independent candidate who won the Moinabad municipal polls, alleging massive electoral malpractice.
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Police in Doda district have launched a poster campaign seeking information on wanted terrorists, including a Jaish-e-Mohammad commander, amid intensified security operations across the Jammu region. Search and combing drives have been stepped up in several districts
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Preparations are underway for the 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. The event, led by Sadhguru and attended by dignitaries, will feature spiritual rituals, music and meditation
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Pothole-related deaths in India are rising, with over 5,000 accidents reported in recent years. From Uttar Pradesh to Telangana, data reveals systemic road maintenance failures. Are these accidents — or preventable governance lapses? A deep analysis of accountability and infrastructure breakdown.
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With no party securing a majority in the 36-member Mahabubabad Municipality, independents have become decisive in the upcoming chairperson election. Congress, with 16 seats including CPI(M) support, and BRS, with 14 seats including CPI backing, are vying for control.
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Official data from the State Election Commission show the Congress secured 39 per cent vote share in Telangana municipal polls, with 61 per cent of voters backing other parties. The figures challenge claims of a clean sweep and highlight a competitive electoral landscape.
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An FIR has been registered against 10 Osmania University students following a protest demanding hostel facilities and the removal of the Director of Campus Women Hostels, Prof. Kalyani Laxmi. Police said the protest violated a university circular banning demonstrations on campus.
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The Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to strengthen venture capital and support innovation. The fund will focus on deep tech, early-stage founders and regional growth across India
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The BRS’s one-lakh signature campaign for merging civilian areas of Secunderabad Cantonment into GHMC has collected over 74,000 signatures. Party supporters, RWAs, and shopkeepers are actively participating, with door-to-door campaigns underway in several SCB wards.
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The BJP, despite holding four Assembly seats in the erstwhile Adilabad district, failed to secure majorities in the recent municipal elections. Congress, AIMIM and independents now hold the balance of power.
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A 36-year-old man in North 24 Parganas was allegedly murdered and dismembered after being called for SIR-related document verification. Police arrested a Booth Level Officer and another accused. Parts of the body were recovered, while the motive remains unknown
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A controversy erupted in Mancherial after a video surfaced showing BJP candidate Jadi Thirupathi’s family members allegedly reclaiming cash from voters following his narrow defeat in the municipal elections.
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Police in Hyderabad are hunting Ajith Kumar alias Shiva, who allegedly stole Rs 60 lakh from an Axis Bank ATM in Gachibowli. The suspect abandoned the vehicle, moved through Ashok Nagar and Miyapur, and is now believed to be in the IDA Bollaram area.
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Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar said the SIT probe into the Sabarimala gold loss case is in its final stage under High Court supervision. The investigation relates to alleged misappropriation from temple idols and door frames
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Civil and restoration works at Hyderabad’s Paigah Palace are underway as HMDA prepares to shift offices to Begumpet. Two new conference halls and additional floors are being added while preserving the heritage building, with completion expected by April–May.
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On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, families of CRPF martyrs gathered to remember their loved ones. While paying tribute, some expressed disappointment over unfulfilled promises of memorials and honours, saying their loss remains deeply painful