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Authorities in Shahjahanpur have covered mosques and mazars with tarpaulin sheets and deployed heavy security for the centuries-old Juta Maar Holi procession. The event, marked by communal harmony, sees Hindus and Muslims jointly celebrating with flower showers and traditional rituals
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Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to 254/6 as they defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a T20 World Cup Super Eights match in Mumbai. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 despite Brad Evans’ late resistance
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The Andhra Pradesh government is considering legislation to bar school students from social media. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha and IT Minister Nara Lokesh said measures are being studied to regulate platforms, counter false propaganda and protect children from harmful online content
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Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, booked under the POCSO Act in Prayagraj, said he will not resist arrest and will cooperate with authorities. He denied allegations of sexual abuse, calling them fabricated, and claimed CCTV footage would prove his innocence
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A Class 10 student was brutally stabbed by two minors at a pool club in Bhopal’s Teela Jamalpura area on February 15. The attack, captured on CCTV and circulated on social media, left the victim seriously injured. The accused were detained and later released on notice
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Tobacco control must go beyond taxation and reflect a moral commitment to prioritising public health over revenue
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Security forces have neutralised the seven-member Jaish-e-Mohammed “Israel Group” in Kishtwar after an 18-month-long operation. Officials said the joint operation ended with the killing of three terrorists, including Saifullah, and dismantling of the entire terror module
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The Board of Peace meeting to rebuild Gaza, held in the absence of any Palestinian representative, is a farce
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The Telangana Cabinet decided to take over Hyderabad Metro, launch new employee insurance and health schemes, and approve major water projects. However, it made no announcement on Rythu Bharosa or local body elections. The Budget will be presented on March 20
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an open letter to West Bengal voters promising economic revival and development. The BJP has begun mass distribution of the letter ahead of Assembly elections, accusing the state government of blocking benefits of central schemes
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Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik released the final electoral roll, deleting 97.37 lakh voter names under various categories. The state now has 5.67 crore voters, with 7.40 lakh young voters newly added after the SIR exercise
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The Centre has approved Rs 2,432 crore for implementing the Amended BharatNet Programme in Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to provide fibre broadband to every village, strengthen last-mile connectivity and enhance digital services across rural and remote areas
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Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has appealed to TGSRTC employees to withdraw their protests, assuring that the government is considering their demands. He highlighted steps taken to strengthen the corporation and urged staff to ensure uninterrupted public transport services
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A 34-year-old woman died after the car she was travelling in rammed into a stationary container lorry near Pedda Amberpet on Hyderabad’s outskirts. She was shifted to a hospital in Vanasthalipuram, where doctors declared her dead. Police are investigating the case
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TGSRTC employees and workers will stage a ‘Chalo Secretariat’ protest in Hyderabad on February 24, demanding merger with the government, pay revision and clearance of dues. Police are preparing security and traffic arrangements ahead of the demonstration
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Malkajgiri Police have launched a Helmet Bank initiative in Hyderabad to promote road safety by providing helmets to riders caught without them. The scheme encourages responsible behaviour and aims to reduce accidents and head injuries among two-wheeler users
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A surrendered Maoist, Pasula Vasantha, has approached the Jagtial district administration seeking release of the reward amount promised at the time of her surrender. She said both Telangana and Chhattisgarh governments have failed to pay the amount so far
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The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society has proposed new professional degree colleges and major infrastructure upgrades from the next academic year. The plan includes modern kitchens, facial recognition attendance, strengthened centres of excellence and improved academic support
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A team from UNDP and the National Centre for Disease Control visited Sangareddy to review government and veterinary hospital facilities under the National One Health Mission. The officials interacted with doctors and departments to study health risks and preparedness
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Langar Houz Lake in Hyderabad has turned into a polluted dumping ground due to encroachments, untreated sewage and solid waste. Residents say the shrinking water body is vital for groundwater recharge and have urged authorities to restore and protect it
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Two herders from Gujarat were arrested and fined Rs 5 lakh each for illegally grazing livestock inside the Kawal Tiger Reserve in Adilabad. Forest officials said the activity damaged plantations and grasslands and posed a threat to tiger habitat
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Shares of IDFC First Bank plunged nearly 20 per cent after the lender disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud involving Haryana government accounts. The Haryana government de-empanelled IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank from government business with immediate effect
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Retired employees in Khammam have launched a relay hunger strike demanding the release of pension arrears pending for two years. They also sought payment of DR arrears, implementation of PRC, and better medical facilities, warning of stronger protests if demands are ignored
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e-Panchayat computer operators in Karimnagar are facing financial hardship due to non-payment of salaries for the past four months. Union leaders have urged the government to clear pending dues and implement better pay scales and benefits
