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EC begins phased release of Post-SIR rolls in West Bengal
Kolkata: The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday, February 28, started publishing the post-SIR electoral rolls in West Bengal in phases, as officials put up hard copies of the list in some districts…
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Menaka Guruswamy could be India’s 1st LGBTQ MP as TMC nominates her
Senior Supreme Court advocate Menaka Guruswamy has been nominated by the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) as one of its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, a move that could see…
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Israel court halts move to ban 37 aid groups from Gaza, West Bank
Jerusalem: Israel’s Supreme Court on Friday, February 27, issued a temporary order halting a government decision to revoke the licences of 37 foreign humanitarian organisations operating in the Gaza Strip and the…
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Video: Chaos at Bengaluru Airport as Nepal flight returns twice
Bengaluru: Chaos prevailed at Kempegowda International Airport here after passengers bound for Nepal had staged a protest against a private airline, alleging gross mismanagement that disrupted their travel plans for two consecutive…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict: UN chief warns of growing civilian impact
United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned by the escalation of violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. UN chief is “deeply concerned…
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Hyderabad hospital booked over negligence after dialysis patient dies
Hyderabad: A hospital in Hyderabad was booked on Friday, February 27, for alleged medical negligence following the death of a patient who had come for a dialysis procedure. The hospital was booked…
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Several countries direct citizens to leave Iran, Israel amid war concerns
Several countries have begun withdrawing diplomatic staff and advising their citizens to leave Iran and Israel as tensions escalate in the Middle East, despite ongoing negotiations between the United States (US) and…
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‘Pak-born’ Hyderabad man produces Indian passport in HC, raises questions
Hyderabad: In a dramatic turn before the Telangana High Court, a 35-year-old man from Yakutpura, described by authorities as Pakistan-born, produced an Indian passport during appeal proceedings despite repeatedly claiming he had…
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OpenAI raises 110B dollars from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank; valuation hits 730B
New York: ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received USD 110 billion in funding from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology company’s pre-money valuation at USD 730 billion. Amazon is leading the trio…
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India saw 42 hate crimes against minorities in January: Siasat’s tracker
Hyderabad: India recorded at least 42 hate crimes and hate speeches targeting Muslims, Dalits and Christians in January 2026, averaging nine to 10 incidents a week, according to Siasat.com’s monthly tracker. The…
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GHMC Act to be scrapped: Soon, a new Core Urban Act to govern Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s municipalities are headed for a significant administrative overhaul, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday, February 27, announcing that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Act will be replaced with…
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Liquor policy case: CBI contests clean chit to Kavitha, others in Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court, challenging a special court’s order discharging Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha, former Delhi chief minister Arvind…
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Nizamabad student dies in London fire that also killed his AP roommate
Hyderabad: An international student from Telangana’s Nizamabad town living in London, United Kingdom, passed away on Friday, February 27, after battling for life for three days after a fire raged in his…
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T20 WC: Jacks, Rehan propel England to stunning win over New Zealand
Colombo: England rode on Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed’s pyrotechnics to fight back from the brink and register a stunning four-wicket win over New Zealand in their T20 World Cup Super Eights…
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Scrap Class 10 boards, EAPCET: Telangana Education Commission recommendations
Hyderabad: In a sweeping set of recommendations that could reshape schooling and higher education in the state, the Telangana Education Commission on Thursday, February 27, submitted its report to Chief Minister Revanth…
