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Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, says Rubio

The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and assoc

IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, final on May 31

The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the

Opp airs concern over scant dialysis infra; govt says attempts on to better numbers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Opposition members in the Assembly on Friday expressed serious concern over inadequate dialysis infrastructure,

Assembly unites over traffic snarls in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Members from the opposition and treasury benches on Friday raised serious concerns over increasing traffic cong

Bill Clinton Denies Wrongdoing At Grilling On Epstein Ties

The Republican chair of the House committee probing Epstein, James Comer, said ahead of Clinton's deposition that he would be asking lots of ques

Mukul critiques performance of Mlaya Police department

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Raising concerns over internal security, criminal investigation, recruitment transparency and road safety enfor

JNC condemns VPP supremo for omitting Jaintias in quota debate

Our Bureau JOWAI/SHILLONG, Feb 27: The omission of the Jaintia tribe by VPP supremo Ardent M. Basaiawmoit during the discussion on the Meghalaya

MTC driving towards losses: CAG report

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious operational and financial co

Why has Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis and has football coach made social media accounts private? Here's complete truth and all details

Why has Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis and has football coach made social media accounts private? The team dismissed the assistant coach afte

Budget session adjourned sine die, key bills passed

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The ten-day Budget session of the Meghalaya Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday after exhaustive discussi

Trump Floats Friendly Takeover of Cuba After Havana Talks

Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in discussions with C

Shillong gets fleet of 84 new public buses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: In a massive boost to public transportation system in traffic-choked Shillong, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma

Aralam elephant attack: KPCC chief seeks aid for victims family

District panchayat Budget proposes jobs for 5,000 women

Focus on comprehensive development of agricultural sector with an allocation of 18 crore; projects in housing and health sectors get 18 crore and

Former Minister Vellamandi Natarajan rejoins AIADMK

Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Ministers decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him

DMK holds seat sharing talks with CPI (M), CPI, KMDK

Freeze Mango symbol: S. Ramadoss to ECI

Anbumani lauds makers of Marathi film Asha

Stalin asserts Tamil Nadu versus Delhi rhetoric

Tenth Chiefs Conclave bats for future preparedness, wisdom sharing

The two-day conclave serves as an institutional platform for professional interaction between the present Army leadership and former Chiefs, fost

Who is LaTroy Lewis and what does Atlanta Falcons statement say? Explainer on firing, allegations, investigation, coaching and playing career

Who is LaTroy Lewis and what does Atlanta Falcons statement say? The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis after sexu

14 JNU students arrested day after protest against V-Cs remarks, secure bail

Bail conditions state that they will be released only after verification of permanent address; process will prolong punishment, states JNUSU; SFI

As J&K nears Ranji Trophy win, Omar heads to Karnataka to cheer for the home team; BJP and PDP extend support

Playing against Karnataka in the summit clash of the nations prestigious domestic cricket competition, J&K was in a commanding position on the pe

Two arrested for murdering teenager, setting body ablaze

Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: 'You find out who your real friends are when...'Inspiring quotes by the incredible actor

Elizabeth Taylor's life, marked by public scrutiny and personal scandals, offered profound insights into human relationships. Her quote, You find

CM flags off double-decker tourist bus service for heritage tours

Ladki Bahin grant putting fiscal strain on other depts. but will continue: Minister

There are administrative challenges as implementation of scheme is creating stress on funds, says Ganesh Naik; adds assets of Forest Dept. can be

Court says CBIs case not able to withstand judicial scrutiny, stands discredited

Ripple to decentralize XRP Ledger funding: How it will empower independent developers and community initiatives to drive blockchain growth

Ripple is decentralizing XRP Ledger development funding, empowering independent organizations and venture partners. This strategic shift aims to

In the end, the truth prevailed: AAP hails verdict

People of Delhi served justice by voting AAP out of power: CM

Keralas paradox can spark its global vision

The State must look across the oceans to chart a bright future

International law is not dead, its rules stay resilient

Proclaiming the death of international law aids world tyrants

Dedicated Metro Rail train transports lungs and heart

TANKER Foundation inaugurates dialysis units in Chennai

SC/ST medical students pressured to pay for internship year

In several colleges, fourth-year students are being pressured to pay the fifth-year tuition fee, and are not being permitted to write their fourt

Six arrested for midnight rampage in Puzhal

Hyderabad: New Core Urban Act to replace GHMC Act for 3 municipalities

Hyderabad: The GHMC Act, which was to be the overarching set of rules for all three municipalities in Hyderabad, will be replaced with the Core U

Amit Shah concludes his three-day visit to Bihars Seemanchal

Mr. Shah directed strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly in forest and uninhabited areas, and

England Comeback Win Against NZ Gives Pakistan Last Chance To Reach T20 World Cup Semis

New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit of 160. But big hits by Wil

Demi Moore's shocking Milan appearance: What's behind her strikingly slim look at Milan Fashion Week?

Demi Moore's appearance at Milan Fashion Week in an all-black leather outfit sparked online discussion. While her dramatic look garnered attentio

Richard Carringtons first portrait discovered: A historic find for solar astronomy

A long-lost portrait of Richard Carrington, the 19th-century British astronomer behind the largest recorded solar storm, has been discovered. Car

'Ask my husband!': Republicans reveal what Hillary Clinton said at explosive Epstein House hearing

Up in the air: On non-scheduled operators, aviation safety

Flights by non-scheduled operators need better enforcement

Kochi Corporation Budget approved amid Opposition boycott

For the Budget to be viable, the Corporation must collect property tax worth 78crorein a single month, which is an uphill task, saysLDF

The Traitors Season 5 renewal, release date, host, cast and how to watch update

The Traitors Season 5 renewal, release date, host, cast and how to watch update confirms the series will return. Peacock renewed the show for sea

Warner Bros signs $110 billion deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in townhall

Netflix had the legal right to match the PSKY offer. As you all know, they ultimately decided not to do that. That then resulted in a signed agre

Police arrest absconding man accused of killing woman in city

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges Pakistan-Afghanistan dialogue

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, speaking at Srinagar's Jama Masjid, asserted that West Asian stability hinges on justice for Palestinians, warning that US m

Trinamool names four for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. State minister Babul Supriyo, former Bengal DGP Rajee

Shiv Sena (UBT) Refuses To Leave RS Seat For Sharad Pawar

Elections will be held on March 16 for seven Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra, which are falling vacant in April. Given the Mahayutis numerical s

Signal-Free KBR Park Soon: Steel Bridge Work Begins at Mugdha Junction

Sajjanar clarified that the works would be carried out intensively at night hours to avoid traffic disruptions during the daytime

Tamil Nadu launches its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills for stargazing

Odisha Woman Raped Twice In 1 Day, Dies After Being Thrown Off Building: Cops

A 23-year-old woman was raped twice in a day in separate places by her boyfriend and a stranger offering help and then thrown off a four-storey b

MCC would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Out of 5.67 crore electors, only 216 appeals have been filed till day, points out CEC; SIR in TN was a model for the country, great success, he s

Trump says hes not happy with Iran nuclear talks but awaits further rounds

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday failed to reach and breakthrough,

4 Held for Operating Mule Bank Accounts

During interrogation, they confessed to the crime.

IMFA Completes Rs 707-crore Acquisition Of Tata Steels Ferro Chrome Plant

The transaction, valued at Rs 707.26 crore, comprises a base consideration of Rs 610 crore along with GST and net working capital adjustments.

Bangladesh Army rejigs top brass amid power shift

Bangladesh Army sees significant top-level reshuffles. New officers are appointed to key positions, including Quartermaster General. This follows

Railways run shuttle services to ease woes of suburban train commuters

An official says 26 shuttle services have been launched along with hiring 20 buses of the MTC to compensate the reduced services; ten EMU service

India Carries Out Successful Flight Trials Of Short-Range Air Defence Missile System

The defence ministry on Friday said three flight-trials of a very short-range air defence missile system were conducted successfully from Chandip

Narratives centering hope after suicide attempt can increase help-seeking, say experts

Congress alleges BJP-AAP nexus in clean chit to Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise case

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera alleged the BJP's involvement in Arvind Kejriwal's acquittal in the Delhi excise case, calling it a predictable

Dust, bottlenecks and stench greet Srinivagilu Road commuters as white-topping works drag on

Adding to the misery, the Intermediate Ring Road, which runs parallel, is already congested at Sony Signal and the Ejipura Junction, making commu

Carpenter Falls to Death in Kondapur

Security staff noticed him around 9.10 pm and rushed him to hospital.

Foundation inaugurated in name of SRM founders wife

Delhi excise policy case: Flagging 'destroyed SIMs', BJP calls discharge 'technical'

The Bharatiya Janata Party has described Arvind Kejriwal's discharge in the Delhi excise policy case as a technical matter. It will issue a struc

Telangana Heritage Dept Flags Waqf Claims on Monuments

A senior official said the monuments have remained under the department since the Nizam government and no agreements exist with the Waqf Board

Word of the day: Diaphanous meaning and how to use diaphanous like a pro

Word of the day: Diaphanous means light, delicate, and almost transparent. It often describes sheer fabric, soft light, or thin mist. The word co

The great satvic scam: Purity, power and the politics of vegetarian virtue

Modern satvikism within Hinduism risks fracturing the tradition by elevating purity and order as absolutes. While it prizes cleanliness, it can e

Congress will suffer: CPMs MA Baby on grand old party's decision to contest Bengal polls alone

Agencies can't launch probe solely on poll funding allegations: CBI court

A special CBI court ruled that issues related to election funding fall within the Election Commission's domain. State police, the CBI, or the ED

Flats Cross 1.10 Crore at KPHB Auction

Properties in Dharma Reddy Colony and Sampurnam Apartments attracted strong interest from buyers, with land parcels fetching up to 2.65 lakh per

Nizamabad student dies in London fire that also killed his AP roommate

Hyderabad: An international student from Telanganas Nizamabad town living in London, United Kingdom, passed away on Friday, February 27, after ba

Tens of thousands without power in Russia's Belgorod after Ukrainian attack

Belgorod, which lies about 40 km (25 miles) from the border with Ukraine, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian drone and missile strikes in th

Jain archaeological traces in 37 districts of Tamil Nadu need protection

Scary movie 6 trailer buzz ignites fan frenzy ahead of June release

After a 13-year hiatus, the iconic parody franchise returns with Scary Movie 6, bringing back fan-favorite stars Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Ann

CM Chandrababu to Launch HPV Vaccination Drive in Vizianagaram Today; Distribute NTR Bharosa Pensions at Ravivalasa

During the visit, Naidu will interact with beneficiaries who have come forward to receive the vaccine.

India to share info on cybercrime investigation, call centre scams with U.K.

India flags breach of security of Indian dignitaries and diplomatic missions in U.K

'Limited influence': BJP downplays OPS move, accuses Stalin of political opportunism

O Panneerselvam has joined the DMK, a significant shift in Tamil Nadu politics. This follows the DMDK's alliance with the DMK. The BJP, which sou

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, February 28, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Mist/ Hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be aro

Quote of the day by Barbra Streisand: 'Doubt can motivate you, so don't be afraid of it. Confidence and doubt are...' - lessons on personal growth by the Grammy-winning singer of Evergreen and Oscar-winning actress of Funny Girl

Quote of the day by Barbra Streisand: Barbra Streisand's wisdom on doubt and confidence offers a fresh perspective. She believes doubt is not an

Ex-Muslim YouTuber Saleem Wastik Brutally Stabbed In Ghaziabad Home

Popular YouTuber Saleem Wastik, known for his public identification as an ex-Muslim and appearances on television panels, is in critical conditio

Tamil Nadu: Parties seek single-phase election; ECI to decide soon

Political parties have proposed holding the Tamil Nadu assembly elections in a single phase. The Election Commission will soon announce its decis

E. Coli Found in Drinking Water, 158 Diarrhoea Cases Reported in Srikakulam

Strict action was warned against negligent officials.

DMK Youth Wing Member Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault, Murder Of Toddler

A functionary of the youth wing of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault and murder of a tw

Dev 360 | AI Can Make Mistakes: India Must Learn Early | Patralekha Chatterjee

India is nowhere near that dystopia, but the film prods us to reflect on the risks of a poorly planned AI rollout alongside its opportunities and

Hyderabad Youth Stabbed 14 Times For Marrying Against Familys Wishes

The victim, Satala Ajay Kumar, a resident of Neredmet in Hyderabad, had been in a relationship with Lavanya of Ramalingampally for the past one y

CBI court discharges Kejriwal, all accused in excise case; slams 'speculative' probe

A special CBI court cleared former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, and K Kavitha in the Delhi excise

Did the Pentagon force Scouting America to end DEI efforts? Here's what you need to know

The Pentagon will continue its support for Scouting America. This decision follows the organization's commitment to end all diversity, equity, an