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At least six people were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber struck a wedding ceremony in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack targeted the home of a local peace committee leader. Investigations are underway.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar alleged political vendetta after receiving midnight notices from the SIT, claiming it was issued on Chief Minister’s instructions. He said notices were being used to intimidate Opposition leaders questioning the Congress government

At least nine members of a family were killed after an avalanche buried their home in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Heavy snowfall disrupted life across several regions, blocking roads, cutting power and worsening extreme cold conditions.

A new ICPS policy paper argues that recent Maoist surrenders present an opportunity to shift from violence to democratic development. It proposes involving former insurgents in skill training, health, education and infrastructure to foster inclusive growth in affected regions.

Mahesh Babu praised Priyanka Chopra after the trailer of her upcoming action thriller The Bluff was released. Calling her “uncompromising and formidable,” the actor wished the team well ahead of the film’s February 25 Prime Video release.

A Faridabad man was arrested for allegedly beating his 4.5-year-old daughter to death after she failed to write numbers up to 50. He later claimed the child fell down the stairs, but injury marks led to his arrest.

India’s top women’s squash player Anahat Singh moved into the second round of the PSA Platinum Tournament of Champions in New York, while Abhay Singh lost a close five-set opener. Anahat continues her strong run following an impressive 2025 season.

Two persons were arrested in connection with an alleged illegal child adoption racket in Luxettipet, while two others are absconding. Police said the accused facilitated adoptions for money and sourced children through traffickers. A case was registered following a Childline complaint.

India have named a 15-member squad for the one-off Women’s Test against Australia in Perth, to be played from March 6 to 9, 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain.

An on-air remark by ABN Andhra Jyothy Executive Editor P. Venkata Krishna telling BRS MLC T. Ravinder Rao to “get out of my debate” has sparked outrage in Telangana, with demands from various sections for the BRS to boycott the channel and newspaper.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has scrapped the proposal to accommodate government offices at T-Hub following widespread criticism. He directed officials to retain the facility exclusively for startups and relocate offices functioning from rented buildings to government-owned premises.

A sanitation worker died after falling into a machine at the GHMC dumpyard in Yousufguda on Saturday, triggering protests by co-workers alleging safety lapses. Police and senior GHMC officials reached the spot and held talks with the agitating workers.

Routine childhood vaccinations do not increase the risk of epilepsy in young children, a US CDC-led study has found. The research also showed no link between cumulative aluminum exposure from vaccine adjuvants and epilepsy, offering reassurance on immunisation safety.

Police seized 108 motorbikes, five auto-rickshaws and a four-wheeler during a community contact programme in Gudihathnoor mandal on Saturday. The vehicles were seized after owners failed to produce registration and ownership documents during the early-morning drive.

Indian equity benchmarks fell over 2.5% for the week amid FII outflows, weak earnings, and global trade concerns linked to US tariff rhetoric. Broader indices underperformed, while investors now await cues from Budget 2026 and the US Fed.

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Imphal East district in Manipur and arrested an NRF militant in a separate operation in Tengnoupal district, seizing pistols, magazines and live ammunition.

A Delhi court is expected to pronounce its order on Saturday regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case tied to fugitive defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police solved 14 cases and arrested 23 suspects across multiple States during a special drive, exposing organised pan-India fraud networks and securing court-ordered refunds of Rs 1.06 crore to victims

A senior assistant at the Bazarhathnoor mandal revenue office in Adilabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from an applicant seeking land registration.

FLO Hyderabad has unveiled the sixth edition of FLO StyleTatva, featuring 212 curated stalls across fashion, lifestyle, handlooms and gourmet segments, reinforcing its role as a key marketplace for MSMEs and women-led enterprises

The University of Hyderabad’s School of Physics has begun celebrations marking the centenary of quantum mechanics with a national conference featuring lectures, panel discussions and poster sessions, drawing scientists and researchers from across the country

The GHMC is working to increase construction and demolition waste processing from 150 to 500 tonnes per day at its Fathullaguda facility. Officials have been directed to improve lifting and monitoring to utilise the plant’s full capacity

Sakshi Padekar and Shahu Mane bettered national record scores in the 10m Air Rifle events at the National Selection Trials in Delhi. Arjun Babuta won the men’s final, Sakshi the women’s, while Rahi Sarnobat claimed gold in the 25m Pistol

PV Sindhu and Virat Kohli hailed Saina Nehwal’s legendary career after she confirmed retirement. The former world No 1 won Olympic bronze, Commonwealth gold, and became India’s first woman shuttler to reach world No 1, inspiring generations of Indian badminton players