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The Telangana government’s ambitious Gandhi Sarovar Project, which aims to build the world’s tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat, Hyderabad, has triggered widespread criticism. Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, has strongly opposed the move, calling it “un-Gandhian.”

The Election Commission of India held a National Round Table Conference with State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam, the first in 27 years. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, discussions focused on EVMs, electoral rolls, technology sharing and cooperative federalism

NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook introduces a section on “corruption in the judiciary,” sparking political debate. While detailing case backlogs and accountability mechanisms, the addition drew criticism from Kapil Sibal, who questioned why corruption in other institutions was not highlighted

VIYONA has received UIDAI’s OVSE certification, enabling offline Aadhaar-based identity verification without real-time database access. The approval strengthens privacy safeguards, accelerates paperless KYC processes and enhances digital onboarding across banking, fintech and enterprise sectors in India.

Unidentified persons allegedly damaged idols at the Sri Sri Devamukha Anjaneya Swamy temple in Hyderabad’s Balapur Road area on Monday night. The incident was discovered by the local priest the next morning, prompting the temple committee to alert police.

Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib over a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit. Congress leaders termed the action illegal, while police cited evidence and alleged non-cooperation during prolonged questioning

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell nearly 1 per cent in early trade, led by a sharp selloff in IT stocks amid AI disruption fears. Rising crude prices and fresh tariff concerns following US President Donald Trump’s remarks further dampened investor sentiment

In a horrific incident in Lucknow, 19-year-old Akshat Pratap Singh allegedly shot and dismembered his father, Manvendra, following a dispute over NEET exam pressure. The accused hid the torso in a drum and discarded other remains before confessing to police

  Six members of a cloth merchant’s family, including five children, died after a massive fire engulfed their two-storey home in Meerut’s Lisari Gate area. The blaze, intensified by stored cloth, left one elderly woman critical and injured a neighbour during rescue efforts 

A Leh-bound SpiceJet Boeing 737 carrying around 150 passengers returned to New Delhi on Tuesday morning after experiencing an engine-related technical issue. The aircraft operating flight SG121 landed safely, and all passengers were disembarked normally, according to the airline 

Paradox Museum opened in Hyderabad’s Somajiguda, offering over 50 interactive illusion-based exhibits. Inaugurated by Nidhhi Agerwal, the global edutainment brand blends art and science, bringing its immersive experience to the city

Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan have reunited after nearly four decades as shooting for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD begins. Bachchan shared images from the Hyderabad sets and expressed excitement about their collaboration

The United States said Pakistan has the right to defend itself after airstrikes on alleged militant camps near the Afghanistan border. India condemned the strikes over reported civilian casualties and reiterated support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty

At 16, Dhruva is a fearless and dynamic player with deep positional understanding and sharp tactical ability

A Patna court refused transit remand to Andhra Pradesh police after they picked up IPS officer Sunil Kumar Nayak without proper documents. The court cited procedural lapses and set him free. Nayak was named in a 2024 FIR in Andhra Pradesh

TTD is establishing a Rs 25 crore food testing lab in Tirumala with advanced e-tongue and e-nose systems to check ghee and laddu prasadam quality. Andhra Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said the facility is nearly complete and will start next month

The conclave will deliberate on the development, promotion and future roadmap of shooting sports in Telangana and across India

India unveiled Prahaar, its first counter-terrorism policy, outlining a multi-layered strategy based on zero tolerance, intelligence-led prevention, disruption of terror funding, cyber monitoring, and international cooperation

The Supreme Court refused to entertain Subramanian Swamy’s plea challenging Andhra Pradesh’s decision to appoint a committee to review the SIT report on the Tirumala laddu controversy. The bench said the enquiry does not overlap with criminal proceedings and both can continue

Violence broke out at JNU during a protest against Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, leaving several students injured. Left groups and ABVP traded charges over stone pelting, while authorities vowed strict action. JNUSU has called for a long march on February 26

G Vijay Kumar, who took up badminton for fitness, has emerged as an inspiration by finishing runner-up in the 75 years and above category of the Krishna District championship. His dedication and simple lifestyle continue to motivate young players

TVK leader Vijay declared that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election would be a direct fight with Chief Minister M K Stalin. He accused the DMK of corruption, promised reforms in education and safety, and urged cadres to mobilise voters for change

Ryan Group of Institutions has signed an MoU with the Sports Authority of Telangana and AIFF to establish a FIFA Talent Academy in Hyderabad. The initiative aims to provide structured football training along with quality academics for young players