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As the holy month of Ramzan approaches, the GHMC has launched a focused cleanliness drive at key religious and heritage sites, including Mecca Masjid, Madina, and Charminar.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for February 18, 2026. May the day bring you happiness
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A POCSO convict escaped from the Fast Track Special Court complex in Karunagappally, Kollam, minutes before sentencing. Sirajul Haque, found guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting a minor, fled after conviction; the court issued a warrant following his 23-year sentence
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A large sleeper shark was filmed 490 meters deep near the South Shetland Islands in the Antarctic Ocean, challenging assumptions that sharks avoid Antarctica. Researchers from the University of Western Australia say the rare sighting highlights limited deep-sea exploration
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Tension erupted in Baramati, Pune district, after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly abducted in Bhigwan, Indapur Taluka. Assailants reportedly sprayed chilli powder at her family before fleeing. Protests, highway blockade, and market shutdown followed as police launched a search
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Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened lower in a volatile session, dragged by IT and services stocks. Despite gains in select counters, investor caution persisted amid sectoral uncertainty, while Asian markets were mixed and Brent crude edged higher
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YouTube experienced a global outage impacting its homepage, recommendations, and apps including YouTube Music and Kids. Downdetector recorded over 3.2 lakh complaints in the U.S. and nearly 20,000 in India.
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Two men died and three others were seriously injured in a late-night accident near Raikal toll plaza at Shadnagar. Returning to Hyderabad from a pilgrimage to Arunachalam, their Innova was allegedly hit by an unidentified vehicle; police are investigating
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A 50-year-old businessman died in a road accident at Kulcharam on the Medak–Hyderabad road early Wednesday. Returning from Vijayawada after visiting Kanaka Durga Temple, he lost control of his car, which overturned, killing him instantly
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India and France elevated their bilateral relationship to a special global strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron vowing deeper cooperation in defence, trade, critical minerals and technology amid growing global geopolitical uncertainty
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By virtue of their fine showing, 40 athletes from Ranga Reddy have been selected to compete in the Telangana powerlifting championship to be held soon
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Police arrested a man in Adilabad for allegedly cultivating ganja plants as an intercrop in his jowar field at Douna village. As many as 94 plants worth Rs 9.20 lakh were seized during a raid following a tip-off
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In a see-saw battle between Titans and VPG, the lead changed hands on many occasions, and it was the resilience of the winners which stood out
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BRS and CPI women councillors alleged harassment and intimidation by Congress members during a municipal meeting in Mancherial to elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, claiming officials and police failed to intervene and that the meeting was postponed amid chaos
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A senior woman doctor at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital filed an FIR alleging harassment by principal Dr Achyut Baishya. Assam government and police have launched investigations, sparking discussions on workplace conduct, gender sensitivity, and accountability in public healthcare
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Tension gripped Chikkamagaluru after a week of stone pelting at a house in Vijayanagar locality. Two FIRs were registered against the accused and Hindu activists. Police have tightened security, collected CCTV footage, and continue investigations
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Quadric IT returned to BioAsia with its Smart AI Cane, an AI-powered assistive mobility device for the visually impaired. Developed from a student’s idea, the smart cane uses sensors and computer vision to detect obstacles and provide real-time guidance
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A viral video shows a 17-year-old SUV driver hitting 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra in Dwarka on February 3. Police have detained the minor, examined evidence, and registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the interim Budget 2026-27 with a focus on welfare schemes, education, sports, women and disability welfare, and cultural projects, including museums, while highlighting social security and humanitarian support initiatives in the state
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Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar inspected security arrangements at Mecca Masjid and the Charminar area ahead of Ramzan, stating that adequate police deployment, surveillance cameras and special teams were in place to ensure safety and smooth conduct of activities
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India needs to move beyond long-hour myths and China’s 996 model to build a smarter frontline productivity system
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The election for Thorrur Municipality chairperson and vice-chairperson was marred by high drama and protests from BRS leaders who accused Congress of illegally securing the municipality. The Congress' victory in the election raised concerns over procedural violations
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The BRS celebrated the birthday of party chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao across Khammam and Kothagudem districts with blood donation camps, welfare programmes and special events, with leaders hailing his role in achieving Telangana statehood and development
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BRS leader Balka Suman accused Telangana police of supporting Congress in preventing BRS councillors from attending the Kyathanpalli municipality meeting. The altercation escalated into a violent clash, leading to stone-pelting, injuries, and the postponement of the meeting
