Climate scientists are warning that the current La Nina weather pattern is weakening and could transition into El Nino later in 2026, increasing the risk of extreme heat and weather disruptions worldwide. Recent monitoring of sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean shows tha...
Washington: Tricia McLaughlin, the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has announced she is stepping down from her post, marking a significant change in the Trump administration’s communications leadership on immigration. McLaughlin had beco...
A large scale cordon and search operation was carried out late on the night of February 16, 2026, within the limits of Tolichowki Police Station, covering Paramount Colony (Gates 1 to 4), IAS Colony, and Hakeempet Kunta. The action followed credible intelligence inputs about the illegal st...
The United States military carried out three separate airstrikes on vessels suspected of being involved in drug trafficking, killing at least 11 people, according to official sources. The operation took place in international waters and was aimed at disrupting what US authorities described...
The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for several districts in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, as temperatures are expected to rise significantly over the coming days. In Telangana, multiple districts including both urban and rural areas have been placed under heigh...
New Delhi: Opposition parties in the Parliament of India have called for a formal debate on the interim trade policy framework agreed between India and the United States, citing concerns over its impact on Farmers, Workers and Domestic industries. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi...
The Reserve Bank of India has kept its key benchmark interest rate the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, reinforcing its cautious stance on inflation and economic stability. The decision was taken unanimously by the six member MPC led by RB...
Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States over its sanctions policy, emphasizing that progress in diplomatic negotiations including talks on its nuclear programme depends on concrete steps by Washington toward lifting economic penalties. Iranian officials stressed that the next...
The Supreme Court of India has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, granting additional time for scrutiny of voter records. The court said the extension was necessary to ensure that eligible voters are no...
Police from Afzalgunj police station arrested two inter state drug transporters near the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) area in Hyderabad and seized 10.32 kilograms of ganja. The arrested accused have been identified as Ashish Shikdhar (60) of Odisha and Bhima Jali (34) of Odisha. Both ...