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A huge fire erupted in an apartment building near Maitreevanam centre in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet area, triggering panic among locals. The blaze started in a coaching center, leaving several students trapped inside. Police rushed to the spot and began rescue efforts, while firefighters worked to bring the flames under control. Further details about it are awaited.
PM Modi greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their Statehood Day, praising their cultural richness, natural beauty, and contribution to national progress. He called Arunachal a “shining example of harmony” and lauded Mizoram’s strong community spirit and vibrant heritage, wishing both states continued development and success.
Violence erupted in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur after a Durga temple was vandalised during puja, allegedly over loudspeaker use for namaz. Stone-pelting followed, injuring some and prompting tear gas deployment. Police detained 15 of over two dozen identified rioters. Similar stone-throwing incidents were reported in Karnataka’s Bagalkote and Hyderabad.
The death toll in the Mujesar factory fire has risen to 39 after Abhishek Monga and worker Pradeep Kumar died at Safdarjung Hospital with severe burns. The blaze, triggered by chemical drum explosions, gutted the unit Monday. Owner Vijay Monga is hospitalised and booked. A seven-member probe panel is investigating; two firefighters remain critical.
India is set to fully resume all visa services in Bangladesh, following Tarique Rahman’s assumption as PM. Senior Consular Officer Aniruddha Das confirmed medical and double-entry visas are being issued, with travel visas soon to restart. Officials emphasized that India-Bangladesh relations are grounded in mutual respect and aim for long-term cooperation.
The ECI announced that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 22 states and Union Territories, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, will begin in April 2026. EC Secretary Pawan Diwan urged Chief Electoral Officers to complete preparations promptly to ensure a smooth rollout of the process.
Telangana govt allows all Muslim staff, including teachers and public-sector employees, to leave work at 4 pm during Ramzan. This helps them return home for iftar, evening prayers, and rest. Starting Feb 18, the move supports religious duties, reduces fatigue, and promotes harmony between work and faith, reflecting the state’s commitment to inclusivity.
The Supreme Court today granted bail to Ashpak Basha Makandar in the 2024 Pune Porsche accident case on grounds of parity. Makandar, jailed for 20 months, was accused of helping tamper with blood sample evidence of minor occupants after a May 19, 2024 crash in Kalyani Nagar that killed two IT professionals. While other co-accused […]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has arrived in India to deliver the keynote address at the AI Impact Summit on February 20. The tech leader, who was born in India and is now based in the United States, expressed his delight at returning to his homeland. He tweeted about the warm welcome he received and the […]
Ahead of Ramzan, Hyderabad markets are stocked with 30–35 varieties of dates from Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and others. Prices increased slightly, especially for Iranian dates due to unrest. Buyers are advised to check for discoloration, smell, or worms, as some traders sell leftover or improperly stored stock from previous Ramzan.
Attorney Chuck N. Chionuma, representing 105+ Air India Flight AI-171 victims’ families, urged them not to sign the airline’s proposed settlement, calling it “problematic” for releasing Air India, manufacturers, operators, and government entities from all liabilities. Families are advised to wait for AIP data before assessing damages or signing any agreement.
Authorities in Telangana have ordered the closure of bars and liquor outlets in several areas as counting for 116 municipalities and 7 corporations begins at 8 am today. The shutdown will be enforced from 6 am until the entire counting process concludes. Officials cautioned that strict action will follow any violations, stressing compliance to maintain […]
Investigators reportedly believe the June 2025 Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad was caused not by a technical fault but by one pilot manually turning off the engine fuel switches in an “intentional act,” according to an Italian newspaper report. The final DGCA probe still hasn’t been officially released, and conclusions remain unverified.
President Donald Trump plans to rescind the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that deemed greenhouse gases a threat to public health, a pillar of US climate regulation. The move, backed by EPA chief Lee Zeldin, would roll back vehicle emissions standards and other climate rules. Democrats and state leaders condemned the decision as unscientific and unlawful.
An old building collapsed in Tripoli’s Bab al-Tabbaneh area, killing five people, including a child and an elderly woman, while eight were rescued, state media said. Nearby buildings were evacuated over safety fears. President Joseph Aoun ordered emergency assistance. It marks Tripoli’s second deadly collapse in weeks amid widespread structural decay.