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Regularisation Still a Mirage!

It is unfortunate that daily rated workers in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed almost all shades of governments over the years, yet none has done

Agriculture Credit Outreach Campaign in Hubballi

Poll-bound Assam approves 3% quota for tea tribes in Class I and II jobs

The Cabinet decision before the Budget presentation is significant, as the community accounts for almost 20% of the voters in the State; the cons

Bareilly violence: Allahabad HC to hear Tauqir Razas bail plea on Feb 24

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, February 17, fixed February 24 as the next date of hearing on the bail application of Maulana Tau

Former Indian captains seek fair treatment for jailed Imran Khan

New Delhi: Indian great Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev have joined 12 other former captains to express deep concern about jailed cricketer-turned-p

Vigilance unearths corruption, irregularities in implementation of DDU-GKY scheme in Kerala

Preliminary investigations pointed to rampant corruption and irregularities indulged in by the project implementing agencies, in collusion with o

Hardeep Puri must clarify his 62 email exchanges, 14 meetings with Epstein: Congress

Opposition party reiterates resignation for the Ministers resignation.

Former Assam Congress president will join BJP on Feb 22: Himanta

Guwahati: Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah will join the BJP on February 22, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday after

Police lay stress on CCTV coverage in migrant settlements of Perumbavoor

Human super-predators not always super-scary to wildlife, finds study

Animals in areas exposed to lethal humans tend to be more vigilant and spend less time foraging. In contrast, responses to non-lethal humans, suc

Telangana CM Revanth to attend Mumbai Climate Week on Feb 18

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy would attend Mumbai Climate Week in the western metropolis on Wednesday, February 18. Reddy,

Experts stress importance of chemistry to sustainability research

Indian Army puts up a show with homegrown dual-use AI systems

The Armys approach encompasses indigenous development, operational readiness and dual-use adaptability, and strengthening defence preparedness wh

I am always within constitutional limits: CM Himanta on viral video row

Mirzapur: Amid the row over a viral video purportedly showing him taking aim and firing with a rifle at members of a particular community, Assam

Fifth accused arrested in Indian Navy ships spying case

DU bars campus protests for a month, faces backlash from students and teachers

New Delhi: After Delhi University on Tuesday, February 17, barred public meetings, processions and protests on campus for a month, several studen

Congress tally rises to 93 as polls postponed in Kyathanpally, Khanapur, Ibrahimpatnam amid tensions

Vellappally accuses of IUML being over-ambitious

In an article published in Yoganaadam, the mouthpiece of the Yogam, Mr. Natesan warned that the time may not be far when the majority community i

Pakistan: Imran Khan enduring unimaginable mistreatment, claims family

Lahore: Pakistans incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khans family claimed on Tuesday that he is enduring unimaginable mistreatment in priso

City of Destiny set for grand International Fleet Review on February 18

Elaborate security, sanitation and civic arrangements in place as naval delegates from India and abroad throng Visakhapatnam; Beach Road declared

Campaign for Rohith Act demands enactment of Bill in upcoming Budget session

They also urged the government to release the draft Rohith Vemula Act for public consultation and announce a clear timeline for its introduction

Family keeps womans body at home for four days, believing prayers would revive her

Residents seek motorable roads, improved water supply, and street lights

Suresh says he wont fight VS son in Malampuzha

PM Modi, Macron inaugurate India-France year of innovation 2026

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday inaugurated the India-France Year of Innovation. Hours after

Dwarka crash: Injured cab driver faces mounting bills and lost income

New Delhi: A collision in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old man did not shatter just one family. As a mother mourns her son, a cab driver whose pa

100 BUDS institutions to be raised to model status: Minister

Health/life insurance scheme will be launched for BUDS staff from this year; a unified training model would be implemented under the umbrella of

Indiramma Housing drive to cover core urban region

Beneficiary selection by March-end; the government would simultaneously focus on land acquisition for Indiramma model colonies in slums, completi

BITS-Pilani to host three-day conference on Advanced Carbon Materials in Hyderabad campus

State Institute for Animal Diseases gets new lab complex, toxin residue analysis unit

Highways Department driver, two others booked for threatening elderly man in Madurai

My statements are always within constitutional limits, have no fear: Assam CM on viral video row

Whatever I say, I speak for the good of Assam and the Hindu society. And I will continue to do so. I believe that I never cross constitutional li

Silk Board double-decker flyover ramps set for February completion

The 5.12-km double-decker flyover, constructed by BMRCL at an estimated cost of 449 crore, was envisioned as a transformative project to streamli

HC directs Kerala varsity V-C to appear before it

Ground work begins for construction of a bridge at Tiruthangal

Long-cherished dream of the people of Sivakasi will be realised with the construction of the bridge which will eliminate the railway level-crossi

State govt. delaying recruitment due to funds crunch, says Shashil Namoshi

He says Congress claims of achievement ring hollow in the face of 2.84 lakh vacant posts across 43 departments in the State

30 km insulated cables laid in Konaseema coconut orchards to prevent outages: District Collector

80 km of insulated network planned across coconut growing areas; 4,500 SC and ST families to receive free rooftop solar panels under Prime Minist

AP Allocates 150 Crore To Replace Gates Of Historic Dowleswaram Barrage

Dowleswaram Barrage is the lifeline and heart of the Godavari delta system: Dr. Nimmala Ramanaidu

Paper leak cases: High vigil for SSLC and II PUC exams

The II PUC annual exam-1 will be held from February 28, while SSLC exam-1 will be held from March 18

Museums are resistance against distortion of history, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating an AKG Memorial Museum at Peralassery in Kannur, featuring six galleries showcasing AKGs strug

Man stabbed by friend in Tiruvottiyur dies at hospital

Purnahuthi performed on 10th day of Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams at Srisailam

Himanta Biswa Sarma says Bhupen Borah to join BJP in major blow to Congress

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that senior Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah will join the BJP on February 22. Borah, who re

Govt. will extend Police Gruha project till 2030: Home Minister Parameshwara

So far the government has covered only 40% of the beneficiaries, and CM has agreed to have houses build for the remaining 60%

Word of the Day: Flabbergasted

Ever been so surprised you were left speechless? That's 'flabbergasted' a word capturing extreme shock or astonishment at the unexpected. Emergi

Thiru. Vi. Ki. Nagar Metrowater depot office to be shifted

Narrow roads and poor infra mar spirit of Pakala Beach Festival

India needs to mobilise $500 billion a year to meet Net Zero ambition: Global Energy Alliance

Alliance launches India Grid of the Future Accelerator which will be replicated in other developed countries later

A Mistake, Very, Very Sorry: Father Of Teen Whose SUV Ran Over Delhi Biker

The father of the teen whose SUV ran over a 23-year-old biker in Delhi earlier this month told NDTV that the tragic accident was a mistake and th

Gold prices fall below $4,900 as strong dollar, US data fears, and US-Iran talks pressure markets

Gold prices dropped as investors stayed careful before important U.S. economic data. A stronger dollar and uncertainty about interest rates also

Indian Navy to host key conclave in Goa on February 21 to discuss maritime challenges

The maritime domain in the IOR faces a wide spectrum of traditional and non-traditional challenges, with significant implications for regional se

Student found dead in well on school premises in Kalaburagi

Metals market alert: Why copper price is falling today after stockpiles hit 20-year high and aluminum slips amid tariff uncertainty

Copper price and aluminum price today: Industrial metals paused their rally as copper stockpiles reached a two-decade high, prompting caution amo

President Murmu arrives in Visakhapatnam to participate in International Fleet Review on February 18

She was accorded a warm reception by Governor Abdul Nazeer, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and officials on her arrival at INS Dega

T20 World Cup: Will Jasprit Bumrah play against Netherlands? India coach reveals plans

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Jasprit Bumrah will play against the Netherlands. India has already qualified for the Super 8 stag

No State has privatised government medical colleges, says CPI leader

Defeatist attitude and tactical blunders result in Pakistans repeated failures

Hyderabad: Quite often in all sports, winning or losing is in the mind. If a player wins one match, he gets fired up and confident in the next ma

Bengaluru band Amorphia goes thrashing up to Europe

Guitarist and vocalist of Bengaluru-based thrash metal band Amorphia, Vasuchandran MV, talks of the upcoming Europe tour, Thrash 666 which kicks

Third Dhamma Padayatra to reach Hyderabad today; monks to be welcomed at Ambedkar statue

Chinese New Year 2026: Lucky foods to eat for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse

The Year of the Fire Horse places renewed focus on intentional eating during Lunar New Year celebrations. Rooted in tradition and symbolism, spec

Kotak All Praise For Crack Team

Every match is important for us. But on this ground, there is a match tomorrow, on the 22nd and then the final can also be here. So, it is good f

Indo-French partnership a force for global stability, says PM Modi

Two countries amend double taxation agreement, announce several initiatives in AI, critical minerals, defence

Edwardsseeks more opportunities against Test-playing nations

Not Bangladesh, Naqvi Reserves Praise For Someone Else For Boycott U-Turn

Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, was present in Colombo during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match

Irans Foreign Minister says agreed with U.S. 'guiding principles' for deal

Ultimately, we were able to reach broad agreement on a set of guiding principles, based on which we will move forward and begin working on the te

Lost My Reason To Live: Mother Of Delhi Man Killed By Minor In Crash

Let my son's sacrifice be a lesson to everyone. Secure your children's future. If people don't learn their lesson now, more mothers will keep los

Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar seeks audit of voter name deletion in Greater Bengaluru Area

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar has formally complained about large-scale voter deletions in Greater Bangalore Area. He has urged the stat

Keen on making Hyderabad lab of the future: Sridhar Babu

Congress MLA Atif Aqueel Seeks National Animal Status for Cow in Madhya Pradesh Assembly

Congress MLA moves private resolution in Madhya Pradesh Assembly

Technical glitch delays proceedings in Legislative Assembly, Council

Both the Houses had to be adjourned due to non-functioning of mikes

28 Bangladeshi Fishermen in Indian Coast Guard Net

Later Coast Guard teams boarded and thoroughly inspected the foreign vessel.

Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva

Iran and the United States have agreed on guiding principles for nuclear talks. This understanding was reached during indirect discussions in Gen

T.N. government has not implemented any scheme to generate jobs: Annamalai

Antimicrobial resistance awareness drive launched in Kottayam

Congress delegation seeks fresh voters list after mapping, flags lapses

Bailable warrant issued against Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal. Heres why

A South Goa consumer court has issued a bailable warrant for Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal. He failed to appear for a hearing regarding a cus

All Cong. leaders will accept high commands decision on leadership change: Minister

It is wrong to discuss the issue now, says Laxmi Hebbalkar

SIT asked to submit final report in Dharmasthala case at the earliest, says Home Minister Parameshwara

Till the final report is submitted, the government cannot take any decision on the case, says Home Minister

Two Iranians held with over 200 kg suspected chemical substance off Gujarat coast

The bust was made after the Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat; police suspect new modus operandi to be in play

International woman para-athlete awaits govt. job for three years

A formal announcement regarding a job opportunity for J. Deepa was made by Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in the Assembly in 2023

Poll-bound Tamil Nadu earmarks Rs 47,248 cr for agriculture in interim budget; agroforestry policy soon

Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Department receives Rs 47,248 crore in the Interim Budget for 2026-27. Farmer welfare schemes will continue. The governm

Students turn Madurai Collectorate road into sports field in novel protest against land encroachment

Forum for Good Governance urges State government to expedite 2010 liquor scam cases

Visakhapatnam set for grand Presidential Fleet Review on February 18

71 Indian and foreign warships to participate in International Fleet Review 2026, MILAN 2026 and IONS Conclave of Chiefs; full dress rehearsal he

80 sovereigns of gold jewelleryreportedlystolen from auditors house in Erode

Ramadan wishes: 100+ Greetings, images, messages, date, suhoor and iftar timings for US cities

Ramadan 2026: During the holy month, Muslims will observe a daily fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from food, drink and other physical nee

Vacant professor posts in teaching hospitals, medical colleges filled

Health Minister approves promotions of 118 associate professors to fill the vacancies

Dr. Mary Glowrey declared Venerable in sainthood process

Congress courts Prem Kumar as signals of his political shift intensify

150 crore sanctioned for replacing Dowleswaram Barrage gates, says A.P. Minister

The government is taking up 190 minor irrigation works in Kandukur constituency at an estimated cost of 10.86 crore, Ramanaidu informs Assembly