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Maha: Yavatmal school headmaster arrested for sexual assault on class 7 student

10 Feb 2026 | 1:20 AM

Yavatmal, Feb 9 (UNI) Police have arrested the headmaster of a school in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra on alleged charges of sexually assaulting a Class 7 girl student, officials said today.

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There will be no power tariff hike: AP CM assures

10 Feb 2026 | 1:17 AM

Vijayawada, Feb 9 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday made it clear that there will be no power tariff hike and the benefits of true-down charges will be passed on directly to consumers.

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T20 WC imbroglio : After boycott threat, talks successful, ICC literally confirms Pak playiing India at Colombo on Feb 15

10 Feb 2026 | 1:14 AM

Chennai, Feb 9 (UNI) In a sign of good development between India and Pakistan cricketing ties amid the
imbroglio over Pakistan's refusal to play India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan
Cricket Board (PCB) late on Monday night concluded successful talks; jointly committing to the ongoing
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, while confirming the contest to be held as scheduled at Colombo in Sri Lanka
on February 15.

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Heritage enthusiasts explore Puri’s CT road, favoured destination of foreign tourists

10 Feb 2026 | 1:14 AM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (UNI) Exploring Puri’s past and places of tourism, culture and the historical narratives, participants of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday visited the Chakratirtha Road, popularly known as CT Road during the sixties and seventies.

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Punjab govt approves Punjab Cricket League to steer youth away from drugs through sports

10 Feb 2026 | 1:11 AM

Chandigarh, Feb 9 (UNI) In a significant move to rejuvenate the sporting heritage of the state and combat the drug menace, the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government today officially approved the launch of the Punjab Cricket League (PCL).

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Sambhajinagar: BJP finalises Sameer Rajurkar as mayoral nominee

10 Feb 2026 | 1:09 AM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Feb 9 (UNI) The suspense over who will assume the mayor's post in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation has finally ended, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday giving its seal on the name of corporator Sameer Rajurkar for the city's top civic position.

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Maharashtra: Daytime heat rises as dry conditions persist

10 Feb 2026 | 1:09 AM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (UNI) Weather conditions across Maharashtra are gradually shifting towards warmer days, with heat intensity increasing during daytime hours. Bright sunshine is causing a sense of humidity and discomfort in the afternoons, while mornings and evenings continue to remain comparatively pleasant.

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Shah to inaugurate CBI Cybercrime Branch tomorrow

10 Feb 2026 | 1:06 AM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah will deliver the keynote address at a National Conference on 'Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem' on Tuesday, February 10, in New Delhi.

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Jharkhand to host online motivational programme for board examinees on February 11

10 Feb 2026 | 1:01 AM

Ranchi, Feb 9 (UNI) The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) will organise a special online motivational programme titled “HOW’S THE JOSH!! – Unlock Your Potential: Excel in Boards and Beyond” on February 11, aimed at boosting the confidence of Class 10 and 12 students preparing for the Board Examinations 2026.

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Kozhikode to host nation's first comprehensive organ transplant hub

10 Feb 2026 | 1:01 AM

Kozhikode, Feb 9 (UNI) Kerala Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplant hospital, Kozhikode, for which the foundation stone was laid by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday, aims to bring all organ transplant-related services under one roof .

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BJP discriminated against Telangana, BRS–BJP have secret understanding: CM

10 Feb 2026 | 12:59 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 9 (UNI) Launching a sharp offensive against the BJP-led union government, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Monday accused it of deliberately discriminating against Telangana since 2014 and protecting BRS leaders through what he termed as a “secret understanding”.

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BJP discriminated against Telangana, BRS–BJP have secret understanding: CM

10 Feb 2026 | 12:59 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 9 (UNI) Launching a sharp offensive against the BJP-led union government, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Monday accused it of deliberately discriminating against Telangana since 2014 and protecting BRS leaders through what he termed as a “secret understanding”.

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Mahayuti alliance records strong showing in rural Maharashtra ,BJP emerges as dominant force in Marathwada

10 Feb 2026 | 12:53 AM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (UNI) The final results of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, held on 7 February 2026, were declared today, confirming a decisive performance by the ruling Mahayuti alliance comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and the Nationalist Congress Party faction earlier led by the late Ajit Pawar.

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PAN-IIT Hyderabad Summit 2026 to be held on March 8; focus on AI-led solutions for Bharat

10 Feb 2026 | 12:48 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 9 (UNI) The Pan-IIT Hyderabad Summit 2026, scheduled to be held here on March 8, will focus on AI-led transformation for India.

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Aspirants hold peaceful protest outside JPSC office, demanding revision in 2024 vacancies & age relaxation

10 Feb 2026 | 12:39 AM

Ranchi, Feb 9 (UNI) Hundreds of aspirants staged a peaceful demonstration outside the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) office here today, demanding revision in the 2024 vacancies and special relaxation in the upper age limit.

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