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In Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leader KC Venugopal alleged that ‘Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ seeks to insult and divide Kerala through false claims. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also criticised the sequel, calling it an attempt to spread hatred
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Former BRS MLA Balka Suman’s arrest in connection with the Kyathanpalli municipality election dispute has triggered political unrest in Adilabad. The State Election Commission has deferred the polls, and a bandh is being observed in protest.
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The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized four boats near Katchatheevu for allegedly crossing the IMBL. The incident has heightened tensions in the Palk Strait, prompting appeals for diplomatic intervention
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US immigration authorities deported a two-month-old baby with bronchitis to Mexico alongside his family, drawing criticism from Representative Joaquin Castro. Homeland Security said the child was medically cleared and due process followed, amid renewed scrutiny of immigration detention policies
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Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced two-day traffic diversions from February 19 at Tilaknagar towards 6 No Junction due to a sewage pipeline leak and pothole formation. RTC buses and heavy vehicles will be rerouted through designated alternative routes.
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Stock markets opened marginally higher Thursday, extending a three-day recovery as the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ in New Delhi fuels investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained modestly, led by IT stocks, while analysts flagged key support-resistance levels and steady DII inflows
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Nikhil Gupta has been formally convicted in a US federal court after pleading guilty to a murder-for-hire and money laundering conspiracy targeting a Sikh separatist leader in New York. Sentencing is scheduled for May 29.
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At least eight backcountry skiers were killed and one remains missing after a massive avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe in California amid a severe winter storm, making it the deadliest avalanche in the United States since 1981, officials said
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A religious leader has criticised the Telangana government’s decision to allow Muslim employees to leave offices early during Ramzan, alleging vote-bank politics. The government said the move is meant to help fasting employees observe evening prayers
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Titans clinch 82-76 win against Sanathnagar Playground in the final at the YMCA Secunderabad
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The trophy, engraved with Hyderabad's iconic monuments like the Buddha statue and Charminar, was launched at the 19th Hole on Wednesday
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Jammu and Kashmir reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final after defeating Bengal by six wickets in the semifinal. Abdul Samad and Vanshaj Sharma guided the chase, while Auqib Nabi starred with the ball in a historic victory
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The Telangana High Court has directed an amicus curiae to physically inspect forest plantation work carried out at Damagundam using Central funds, amid concerns over environmental compliance linked to the proposed naval command project in the reserve forest area
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Sahibzada Farhan struck a brilliant maiden century as Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in the T20 World Cup. Strong bowling backed up the batting effort as Pakistan entered the Super Eights and secured qualification for the next edition
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The Chief Minister’s Cup 2025 in Telangana recorded over five lakh registrations and saw 21,500 athletes reach state-level competitions. Organised by the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament aims to strengthen grassroots sports and identify talent across the state
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Shrivalli defeated Francesca Curmi of Malta 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the singles first round of KPB Trust Women’s Open ITF tournament at Bengaluru
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Dewald Brevis struck powerful shots as South Africa registered an easy six-wicket win over UAE in their final league match of the T20 World Cup. Strong bowling and brisk batting helped the Proteas seal victory in 13.1 overs
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The Telangana High Court directed the State government to place on record the status of the proposed Telangana Lift Act, observing that interim safety guidelines may be considered to prevent lift-related accidents pending enactment of a comprehensive regulatory framework
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The Telangana High Court allowed the Ibrahimpatnam municipal chairman election to proceed after producing BRS councillor Akula Yadagiri before it, disposed of a habeas corpus plea alleging illegal detention, and directed police to prevent coercion and restore his belongings
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Wanted Maoist Suresh Koda, carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh, surrendered before the Bihar STF with arms and ammunition. Police said sustained anti-Maoist operations forced the surrender and reflected a steady decline in extremist activities
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has promised to strengthen law and order, protect minorities, and curb corruption in his first address. He said his government aims to ensure safety, equality, and democratic governance for all citizens
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Shivam Dube’s attacking half-century and Varun Chakravarthy’s incisive bowling helped India defeat the Netherlands by 17 runs in their final league match of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad, keeping them unbeaten ahead of the Super 8 stage
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NCP working president Praful Patel defended the party’s demand for a CBI probe into Ajit Pawar’s death in a Baramati plane crash. He said doubts remain over the investigation and supported calls for an independent and thorough inquiry
