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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
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The conclave will deliberate on the development, promotion and future roadmap of shooting sports in Telangana and across India
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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YSRCP stalled proceedings in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council for the second week, demanding a debate on ghee supply to Tirupati laddu. The party alleged links between Indapur Dairy and Heritage Foods, while Nara Lokesh promised facts would be presented in Assembly
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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
