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Karnataka State Cricket Association will name the pavilion at Hubballi’s Rajnagar ground after former India spinner Sunil Joshi during the Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir. Joshi played 15 Tests and 69 ODIs, later served as chief selector, and is currently a coach at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Here are the 22-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,46,800 ★Mumbai: ₹1,46,000 ★Delhi: ₹1,46,150 ★Kolkata: ₹1,46,000 ★Bangalore: ₹1,46,000 ★HYD: ₹1,46,000 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,46,050 ★Jaipur: ₹1,46,150 ★Lucknow: ₹1,46,150 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,46,000 ★Nagpur: ₹1,46,000 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,46,150 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,46,000.
PM Narendra Modi will visit Meerut to launch infrastructure projects worth ₹12,930 crore. He will flag off the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor and Meerut Metro services. The 82-km corridor will connect Delhi and nearby cities, reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion, and improve public transport in the region.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, will hold its executive council meeting Monday in Agaramcheri, Tamil Nadu. Police limited attendance to 4,900 members instead of 25,000. Delegates need QR-code IDs. About 900 police officers, medical teams, volunteers, and ambulances will provide security. Traffic diversions will be in place.
Daytime temperatures are climbing across Andhra Pradesh, causing discomfort for residents. As per the RMC officials, Nandigama and Kurnool recorded highs of 37°C on Feb 21. Several other areas, including Visakhapatnam, Narasapuram, Tuni, and Bapatla, experienced temperatures 3-4 degrees above normal, intensifying the sweltering conditions for the public.
➢Independence Day of Saint Lucia, ➢World Thinking Day, ➢1847: Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy was hanged by the British govt, ➢1944: Death of Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi, ➢1958: Death of freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, ➢1997: Death of Sheikh Nasser, the father of Burrakatha, and ➢1992: Jammu and Kashmir Sankalp Diwas or Pledge Day.
PM Modi will address all citizens today, Feb 22, at 11 AM IST during the 131st episode of his popular radio program, ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The speech will be broadcast across all AIR channels, Doordarshan, Sansad TV, and other national media, highlighting key achievements, deals, and developments of regional, national, and international significance.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is scheduled to visit Mulugu district today, arriving at the Devadula Project by helicopter at 3 pm. During the visit, he will inspect the project and hold a special meeting with irrigation officials. Heavy security has been deployed, and Minister Seethakka will also participate in the program.
PM Modi is set to visit Israel on Feb 25th and 26th, aiming to strengthen defense ties. A landmark deal is expected, enabling collaboration on laser weapons, anti-ballistic missile systems, long-range standoff missiles, and drones. The deal underscores growing strategic and technological cooperation between the two nations in defense innovation.
Spending time in early morning sunlight offers key benefits. Gentle sun exposure at sunrise helps the body produce vitamin D, strengthens bones, boosts immunity, and regulates sleep. It can elevate mood, reduce stress, and improve focus throughout the day. Morning rays are milder, lowering skin risk while energizing the body and supporting overall well-being.
In a piece of great news for interested pilgrims, the IRCTC Tourism will unveil a 10-night, 11-day Char Dham tour package from Hyderabad from May 17, 2026. The spiritual long journey covers Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple, offering devotees a seamless and enriching Himalayan pilgrimage and travel experience.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will visit Guntur district today to attend the ‘Grameena Dak Sevak’ conference as chief guest. He will felicitate outstanding postal employees for their service. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is also set to participate in the event, highlighting the government’s recognition of grassroots postal workers.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rainfall across parts of AP over the next three days. Districts including Eluru, East and West Godavari, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Chittoor, Annamaya, and Tirupati may see showers, with chances of heavy thundershowers in isolated areas, prompting people to stay alert for changing weather conditions.
After the World Cup triumphs of India’s men’s and women’s blind cricket teams, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced key support steps. The board will fund overseas travel for two international tournaments, provide accommodation for bilateral series at home, and ensure improved facilities for domestic and international matches.
Rain disrupted the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand team at Premadasa Stadium, forcing abandonment without a ball bowled. Persistent showers after the toss left umpires with no choice. With key fixtures scheduled in Sri Lanka, concerns grow over further weather interruptions impacting the tournament’s key Super 8 stage.