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The Supreme Court, while hearing a bail plea in a rape and promise-to-marry case, cautioned against entering physical relationships before marriage. Justice BV Nagarathna observed that boys and girls are strangers before marriage and urged careful judgment. The bench suggested mediation, emphasizing consensual relationships need not always lead to criminal trials.
In the ICC T20 World Cup, UAE lost the toss against Afghanistan at Delhi today. UAE will bat first. The UAE’s Playing XI squad includes Aryansh Sharma (wk), Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Syed Haider, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique, and Muhammad Jawadullah.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, February 16, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82554.47, down at 72.29 points or 0.09%, and the Nifty was at 25454.70, down at 16.40 points or 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.66 against the dollar.
The Special Intensive Revision hearings in West Bengal ended, identifying 4.98 lakh additional voters for removal from the final list due to non-attendance. The final voter deletions, including invalid documents, will be confirmed after Feb 28. North 24 Parganas saw the highest absentees. Post-SIR, the Election Commission will review before announcing election schedules.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against India, stating that playing in Colombo offers his team a sense of familiarity. Having featured in numerous matches at the venue, he described it as feeling like a home ground advantage. Agha emphasized that disciplined execution of plans will be key […]
AP Endowment Minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy visited Sri Kalahasti Temple today on Maha Shivaratri, presenting silk robes to Lord Shiva on behalf of AP govt. Welcomed with a Poornakumbha, the sound of melatalas, and Vedic chants, the minister was greeted by temple officials. The temple premises were brimming with devotees who came to witness […]
Former U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledged that unidentified aerial phenomena exist and remain unexplained, fueling speculation about extraterrestrial life. However, he dismissed claims that aliens are being hidden at the secretive Area 51 base. Obama clarified that while mysterious UFO sightings continue to puzzle scientists, investigations are underway.
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.
The Telangana EAPCET-2026 notification has been announced for admissions into UG courses in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy. The online application portal opens on Feb 19 and will remain active until April 4. Entrance examinations for Agriculture and Pharmacy are scheduled on May 4 and 5, while Engineering exams will take place on May 9, 10, […]
New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson will miss the T20 World Cup group clash against Canada as he returns home on parental leave for the birth of his first child. Head coach Rob Walter confirmed Ferguson should rejoin the squad for the Super 8 stage. The BlackCaps have secured two wins from three matches so far.
Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s upcoming film ‘Irumudi,’ directed by Shiva Nirvana, is in production. On Maha Shivaratri, makers revealed Priya Bhavani Shankar as Kaveri, his romantic interest. Baby Nakastra plays with his daughter. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, with music by G. V. Prakash Kumar, this marks Priya’s biggest Telugu project so far.
On the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, Lord Shiva temples across the country, including the Telugu states, are witnessing huge gatherings of devotees from early morning. The chants of ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ echo through temple premises as priests perform Rudrabhishekams and special pujas. An even larger surge of devotees anticipated during the evening hours.
West Indies’ Playing XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh, and Shamar Joseph.Nepal’s Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, and Sandeep Lamichhane.
West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl against Nepal in the 25th Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting 11 AM IST. After convincing wins over Scotland and England, the table-toppers look set to seal a Super 8 berth, while Nepal aim to challenge […]
Maha Shivaratri is being observed nationwide with deep devotion, fasting, and charity. The day commemorates Lord Shiva’s manifestation as the sacred Linga. Temples host special pujas and Rudrabhishekams, while devotees remain awake through the night chanting ‘Om Namah Shivaya.’ Observers believe sincere fasting on this auspicious occasion cleanse sins.