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Imams and Muezzins across Telangana are facing uncertainty ahead of Ramzan due to delayed honorarium payments by the Wakf Board. With dues cleared only till November and thousands of applications pending, religious functionaries have urged immediate intervention by the government.
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An elusive tiger has moved west towards Vithalapur village in Siddipet district after staying in a reserve forest near Gundaram and Chowdaram. Fresh pug marks were found in Anantharam Kunta, prompting alerts and intensified monitoring by forest officials.
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Following the BNP’s sweeping electoral victory, adviser Humayun Kabir said Bangladesh seeks to reset ties with India after Sheikh Hasina’s exit. He urged New Delhi to recognise the new mandate, ensure non-interference, and pursue balanced, mutually beneficial regional cooperation
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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali reunites with Ektaa Kapoor for “Heer Ranjha,” the second installment in the Laila Majnu franchise. Directed by Sajid Ali, the film reimagines timeless romance for a new generation following the cult resurgence of the 2018 release
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Debate and voting on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be held on March 9 as Parliament’s Budget Session resumes, Kiren Rijiju said. The government plans key legislations amid opposition protests and upcoming state assembly elections
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Participation of elected representatives as ex-officio members in chairperson elections of hung municipalities has triggered controversy, with allegations in Kagaznagar and Bellampalli over voter eligibility as political parties scramble for numbers ahead of crucial civic polls.
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The enrolment of BJP MP M Raghunandan Rao as an ex-officio member of Isnapur municipality, where the party has no elected councillors, has triggered political speculation as Congress and BRS vie for control ahead of the chairperson election.
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A 22-year-old man, Jitendra Kumar Kashyap, was arrested in Muzaffarnagar for allegedly posting an objectionable video about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police registered a case under Sections 352 and 353 of the BNS after the clip went viral on social media
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As India readies to host the AI Impact Summit, Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha says the country can shift the global AI narrative from risk to real-world solutions, leveraging its tech workforce, infrastructure investments and applied AI expertise.
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Newly elected members of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election will take oath on February 17 at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. The BNP secured a majority, positioning Tarique Rahman to lead the government amid concerns over political unrest and rising extremism
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for February 15, 2026. May the day bring you happiness
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A 55-year-old farmer, Gaddam Ram Reddy, died by suicide in Adilabad’s Bela mandal after incurring massive crop losses. Burdened by $₹10$ lakh in debt from three years of failed cultivation on 23 acres, he consumed pesticide in his cowshed
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In Mumbai, Ram Charan wished director Buchi Babu Sana on his birthday, praising his work on *Peddi*. The makers also unveiled Jagapathi Babu’s character Appalasoori ahead of the film’s April 30, 2026, release
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A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station, restoring full crew strength after a medical evacuation prompted an early return. NASA had paused spacewalks and reduced research during the short-staffed period
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In Balasore, Odisha Police rescued a two-and-a-half-year-old boy allegedly sold by his father for Rs 1 lakh in Nilgiri. The father and buyer were detained after a viral video exposed the deal. The child was handed to welfare authorities
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Police have intensified the probe into the deaths of a six-year-old girl and her father in Kochi after a post-mortem indicated prior sexual assault on the child. The case now includes provisions of the POCSO Act.
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BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao extended greetings on Sant Sevalal Maharaj’s birth anniversary, praising his teachings on social harmony and recalling welfare initiatives undertaken for the development and empowerment of the Banjara community.
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Cuba has postponed its annual Habanos cigar fair indefinitely due to severe fuel shortages and nationwide blackouts linked to a US oil embargo, affecting cultural events and daily life. No new date for the famed festival has been announced
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A 22-year-old Indian student from Karnataka, pursuing a master’s degree at UC Berkeley, was found dead in California six days after going missing, with the Indian Consulate assuring assistance to his family.
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Anand defeated Neelkant Dambre, a very popular tennis player from Goa, 6-2, 6-3 in the final
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Bangladesh is preparing to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other regional leaders to the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the country’s next prime minister on February 17. While Dhaka has reportedly communicated its plans to New Delhi, there is no official confirmation yet.
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Located in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, about 50 km from Warangal, this underrated treasure blends mesolithic petroglyphs, towering sandstone arches, caves, and rolling hillocks into a spectacular escape for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike
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The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cybercrime cases in a week-long operation, arresting six offenders involved in investment, loan app, and part-time job frauds.
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Medipally Police, with support from the CCS Uppal Zone team, solved a robbery case within 24 hours by arresting two youths. The accused, B Ravin and G Raghu, allegedly robbed a woman of gold and valuables on the night of February 12.