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Kazakhstan dominated the Asian Rifle Pistol Championship in Delhi, while India’s Anish Bhanwala won bronze in rapid-fire pistol and Adriyan Karmakar claimed gold in junior rifle prone. India’s medal tally rose to 41 gold, 19 silver and 15 bronze

The BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused the ruling Congress party of intimidating voters and candidates during the municipal elections, drawing parallels with the Emergency era.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s sudden meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi has unsettled several senior party leaders. CPI leader K Narayana’s claim of a threat to the Chief Minister from within the Cabinet has further deepened tensions.

Tension gripped Paloncha in Kothagudem after a ballot box from polling station number 151 was found at the local police station following polling. News of the incident drew cadres of BRS, CPI and other parties, along with senior leaders, who demanded an explanation from the police.

The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) has issued a notification inviting property owners in flood-prone and buffer zones to voluntarily surrender their lands in exchange for Transferable Development Rights (TDR).

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that he met Jeffrey Epstein only a few times in a professional capacity and had no link to his crimes, accusing Rahul Gandhi of indulging in innuendo and running a smear campaign

The Metropolitan Area & Urban Development Department has reorganised the GHMC into three separate municipal corporations. Orders were issued early Wednesday, following which Jayesh Ranjan assumed charge as Special Officer for all three.

The Union Home Ministry has issued formal guidelines for singing Vande Mataram, mandating that all six stanzas be rendered first when sung with the National Anthem at official events, and outlining protocols for schools, ceremonies, and public functions

The Hyderabad water board has expanded its administrative framework to oversee three newly formed municipal corporations. The restructuring aims to strengthen civic administration and improve efficiency across the city.

As Valentine week floods social media with romantic messages and gift offers, cybercriminals are exploiting the occasion to spread phishing links and malware. Authorities have flagged suspicious messages such as ‘Secret Valentine’ and ‘Claim Your Special Gift,’ which redirect users to fake websites or prompt them to share personal details.

The Telangana municipal elections witnessed clashes, bogus voting attempts, and allegations of police bias, yet the State Election Commission maintained that polling was largely peaceful. The final turnout stood at 73.01 per cent.

Mark Carney’s pragmatic approach has sent a clear message that anti-India elements cannot misuse Canadian freedoms to malign India

Central trade unions have called a nationwide strike on February 12 to protest against government policies. Around 30 crore workers are expected to participate. Banking, power, transport and insurance services may be partially affected across several districts

Ritu Tawde was elected as Mumbai’s 78th mayor after being chosen unopposed at the BMC meeting. She became the second BJP leader to hold the post in 44 years, marking a major political shift in the city

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the government over the India-US interim trade deal during the Budget debate. He alleged that India’s energy security and farmers’ interests were compromised, calling the agreement a “wholesale surrender”

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has begun construction of a Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad, West Bengal. He said the project will be completed in two years at a cost of around Rs 50-55 crore

Breaking up GHMC will shrink consolidated tax base, dilute professional capacity, weaken borrowing power, and deepen fiscal dependence on the state

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the DMK-Congress alliance remains strong and ruled out power sharing in government. Dismissing rift rumours, he said the partnership is in harmony and criticised attempts to create divisions ahead of elections

Shia cleric Kalbe Jawad opposed the Centre’s new guidelines mandating the full rendition of Vande Mataram, saying it should not be forced on anyone. He stressed personal freedom while reacting to the Union Home Ministry’s directive

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) removed 83 examiners from practical examination duties after detecting irregularities such as malpractice, copying, and leaving exam halls unattended. Centres in five colleges were also cancelled, with students shifted to nearby centres.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Justice S Abdul Nazeer said the state’s rebuilding process is on track despite financial stress. Addressing the legislature, he highlighted reforms, economic growth and welfare measures, and called for public cooperation to sustain development

Polling across 10 municipalities and one corporation in the erstwhile Adilabad district was largely peaceful but marked by alleged Model Code of Conduct violations. Officials reported an average turnout of 62.07 per cent up to 3 pm.

Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government launched the Women’s Safety Pension Scheme, providing Rs 1,000 monthly to over 10 lakh beneficiaries. The move is being seen as a major welfare push and political strategy

Former Minister and Suryapet MLA G Jagadish Reddy criticised the Congress government after Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy alleged his phone was being tapped by BRS leaders. Reddy termed the claim shameful and questioned how a ruling party minister could make such charges.