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NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

Workers detected a problem with helium flow to the massive SLS rocket that will ake the March launch window out of consideration, Mr. Issacman s

The global economic consequences of the SCOTUS ruling invalidating Trump tariffs

The ruling also introduces uncertainty around executive-driven trade arrangements concluded with the EU, U.K., Japan,and Vietnam and ongoing with

Woman receives parcel containing human skull,bones at workplace

Man dies after falling into open drain in Tiruvallur

G. Kumar Naik chairs DISHA meeting in Raichur

Govt. provides jobs to sons of two Irula snake catchers

NGOs hold workshop on climate risks and resilience in Tamil Nadu's MSME sectors

45 lakh SIR cases in Bengal to face judicial scrutiny

Judicial officers will scrutinize nearly 45 lakh logical discrepancy and unmapped cases following a Supreme Court directive. West Bengal's Chief

Gujarat Govts latest marriage notification order has ominous consequences

Procedures will make young lovers fully dependent on parents for decision By T N Ashok Last Friday, in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Deputy

RSP rides reform wave, old guard digs in ahead of Nepals elections

The coming elections are seen as a litmus test for Nepals traditional parties, which have drawn scorn from various quarters for their failures, d

Narasimha Naik meets Prasannanand Swami at Hyderabad Hospital

New Delhi Architectures a global south blueprint for sovereign AI

AI impact summit 2026 has been able to focus on human needs from high tech By Arun Kumar Shrivastav The India AI Impact Summit 2026, which conc

BMRCL inks pact with Prestige Group for naming rights of Bellandur Metro Station

How SimpleGov initiative is simplifying processes for government services

These simplification efforts, however, were far from simple as several Acts and government orders had to be amended accordingly to facilitate the

Systemic Failure Demands Accountability

The revelation that as many as 877 ventilators have become defunct across Jammu and Kashmir is a serious indictment of the way critical health in

India set to emerge as worlds third-largest economy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The Minister says that after the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, India is making significant strides in the academic sphere

Manager who turned a top American startup into a big brand resigns due to burnout, now struggles to pitch dilemma sparks advice

Career transition tips 2026: A former manager left a digital creator platform due to severe burnout. He is now seeking advice on how to present h

Thought of the day by Robert Frost: 'The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.'

Thought of the day by Robert Frost highlights how the brain works from morning but slows at office routines. The quote explains human thinking, d

How a Supreme Court ruling and a Russian oil gambit rewrote Indias trade destiny

The Proposed text in March of final India-US trade deal to be substantially calibrated By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: When the Supreme Cour

Former Speaker P. Dhanapals son joins TVK in Chennai

According to TVK sources, Cathrine Ezhilmalai, former Union Minister Dalit Ezhilmalais daughter, and Chakkaravarthy, freedom fighter Immanuel Sek

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup: Why it gets serious now

Surya did not deny that his team were under pressure coming up against a South African team that has a bowling unit that can exploit the conditio

Delays in suburban train services lead to a rise in CMRLs ridership

Commuters demand that CMRL improve frequency of trains this month; number of suburban services in Chennai Beach, Tambaram, and Chengalpattu secti

Nitin Navin Lauds Gujarat BJP Model in First Visit as Party Chief

BJP National President Nitin Navin toured Gujarat, where he interacted with senior party officials and commended the state unit's organization an

Ethnic rally marks inauguration of VITOPIA-2026 festivities at VIT-A.P.

Thai University confers honorary doctorate to VIT vice-president in Vellore

The honorary degree symbolises the highest level of academic recognition bestowed by the institution for distinguished service and professional e

Congress asks PM Modi to put interim US trade deal on hold, seek renegotiation

The Congress has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt the interim India-US trade deal following the US Supreme Court's decision on global t

Assam can be infiltrator-free like naxal-free regions: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Assam can be freed of illegal infiltrators, similar to how large parts of the country were made Naxalit

Ramalinga Reddy opens Living Spaces 2026, The Hindu Groups annual realty expo

IDBI Banks pan India home loan book size was 72,000 crore as on December 31, 2025. Mumbai accounted for the major chunk of these loans followed b

Kingston Engineering College near Katpadi becomes autonomous

D.M. Kathir Anand, college chairman and Vellore MP, urged the faculty members to continue their cooperation and collaboration in steering the col

Neknampur Cheruvu Gets Facelift Under AMRUT 2.0

The Pedda Cheruvu, sprawling across 99 acres and with a history of 400 years, was once a source of drinking water before rapid urbanisation led t

Deterrence or declaration? The case for revisiting Indias Cold Start doctrine

Following Operation Sindoor, India's Army plans to enhance its Cold Start Doctrine into 'Cold Strike.' This doctrine, born from the unfulfilled o

INDIA bloc allies criticise Youth Congress agitation at India AI Impact Summit

Youth Congress protests at the AI Impact Summit drew criticism from INDIA bloc allies like the Samajwadi Party and RJD, as well as other oppositi

900 police personnel to be deployed for TVKs meeting in Vellore on February 23, says SP

For the Vellore event, the police restricted the total number of participants to 4,900 persons due to hot weather

How Hindu identity evolved over centuries | Historian Manu S Pillai explains

In this episode of Terms of Engagement, historian Manu S Pillai explains how Hinduism developed through centuries of interaction between Vedic tr

Telangana Urges Centre to Sanction 3 Lakh Rural Houses Under PMAY-G

Nearly four lakh Indiramma houses had been sanctioned this year

Police seize 21 kg ganja at Katpadi railway station

Initial inquiry revealed that the suspect had bought ganja from drug peddlers in Andhra Pradesh to sell in retail to individuals and workers at k

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table: Super 8 standings after Pakistan vs New Zealand match ends in washout

T20 World Cup Points Table: The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage is underway. Eight teams are divided into two groups. They will compete in three

Pause or peril? Takeaways for the world from Trump's tariff fiasco

The US Supreme Court has nullified former President Donald Trump's tariffs. However, Trump has quickly introduced new import duties and investiga

Ban on hoardings, but relaxed for a select few

Ranjona Banerji | Of God And Other Critical Narratives

The bald truth is that I have made some meaningless statements. Nature exists whether I believe or not. And the laws of the universe are ever-cha

Tirumala Police Rescue Two Minors, Woman Arrested

Police advised parents visiting pilgrim centres to remain vigilant and keep children under close supervision.

Chromepetterminusgets a facelift

TambaramCorporation replaceswornoutroof sheets; activists question need for large terminus on arterial stretch

Estimates notwithstanding, T.N. government is hopeful of sticking to fiscal norms

Referring to the savings of about 5,710 crore in non-development expenditure, the government is optimistic about achieving the targets, which hav

Techno-cultural fest concludes at Siddhartha Academy

DAESI Team Studies Multilayer Farming Model In Anantapur

Input dealers from various parts of the district participated in the visit and appreciated the sustainable farming initiative.

Supreme Court sends 27% OBC quota case back to Jabalpur HC, sets 3-month deadline

The Supreme Court has transferred the 27% OBC reservation case back to the Jabalpur High Court, setting a three-month deadline for a decision. Th

Dance Is My Language, Says Japanese Kathak Exponent Toshniwal

Amisha Toshniwal, daughter of Nalini, who is also performing in Hyderabad this time, began learning at six.

Corporators discuss summer preparedness in VMC council meeting

They call for steps to ensure clean and safe drinking water to residents, highlight supply of discoloured water in some areas, and stress the nee

What are the key takeaways from AI summit? | Explained

What does the New Delhi Declaration say? How many countries are signatories? What were the goals? What is the aim of the Global AI Impact Commons

A dangerously elevated manhole inMedavakkam

It is located on the arterial TambaramVelacheryMain Road

BRS Alleges Massive Fraud in Bunk Beds Tender for Schools

Dr Sravan said that the highly escalated price was approved by the education department which was allegedly also okay with a drop in quality of m

BJP holds nationwide demonstrations, political parties denounce Youth Congress protest at AI summit

The Congress party faces criticism from several quarters of the political spectrum for backing the shirtless stir by Youth Congress workers at th

Calcutta High Court cancels judicial officers leaves to assist SIR

All leave, except under medical emergency, granted earlier to any judicial officer, stands cancelled till March 9, and those already on leave wer

MSTC donates optical biometry to Sankar Foundation

Trump Slaps 15% Tariff On All Countries

India studying implications

Helping children express themselves through art

Students of an art school in Mylapore will be showcasing their works at Oviya Sangamam 2026, happening on February 22 at St. George School campus

10 lakh e-Khata certificates to be distributed, road works to be done by April end: DKS

Watch: Cyber-Spring Festival: Chinas Robots Celebrate in Traditional Hanfu

Chinas robot industry has kicked off the Year of the Horse with strong momentum, as companies launched new products during the Spring Festival ho

A previously unknown virus is showing up frequently in colorectal cancer patients, study finds

Gut virus in colorectal cancer patients: Scientists have uncovered a new virus within a common gut bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis. This virus ap

From 10% to legally tested 15% level: Trump escalates global TARIFF WAR after Supreme Court blow

T20 World Cup | Sky is the limit for Zimbabwe: Mbangwa

Three-day crafts expo gets under way in Puducherry

Epstein was bachelor so I drew pair of b**bs: Les Wexner confronted over controversial b-day Card

Rs 66 cr for iftar, Christmas feasts: Telangana activists question budget

Hyderabad: With the Budget Session of the Telangana Assembly expected to begin end of February, activists in the state have raised concerns over

Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law a day before, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may soon

Telangana ACB books govt officer for Rs 4 crore disproportionate assets

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Saturday, February 21, registered a case against a government officer in Nagarkurnool a

Driving past overloaded trucks is like going to war: Australia-returned man sparks road safety debate

An Indian man's video showcasing dangerous driving on Indian roads has gone viral. After eight years in Australia, he returned to find overloaded

Two including veteran CPI functionary killed in road accident

PM Modi lays foundation for HCLFoxconn chip plant in Jewar

'Brazil an important, strategic partner to India; key member of BRICS,' MEA Secy (East) says

India and Brazil strengthened their strategic partnership during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit. Discussions covered bilateral

State-level Archery, Ball Badminton tournament begins in Khammam

Ukraine strikes key industrial site deep inside Russia

The attack in Russias Udmurt Republic left 11 people wounded, three of whom were hospitalised, according to a Telegram post by Sergei Bagin, the

Infant dies at Hyderabad hospital, parents allege given expired injections

Hyderabad: In a case of alleged medical negligence, a six-month-old infant died after being administered expired medicine at a private hospital i

India now faces 10 pc tariffs in US for 150 days, govt studying implications

Washington/New Delhi: India will face a reduced tariff of 10 per cent from February 24 for 150 days, after US President Donald Trump announced a

T R Baalu To Head Poll Committee

The committee is expected to hold talks with each of the parties in the alliance and finalise the seat-sharing arrangement.

Re-examine decision on discontinuing State-level operations of Elder Line: forum

Senior Citizens Friends Welfare Association has flayed the Union government decision in this regard

Tech knowledge essential for comprehensive development, says H.K. Patil

Dr. Patil said the animal husbandry sector forms the backbone of the rural economy, and farmers income can be enhanced by adopting scientific met

US Ambassador Huckabees Israel comment causes uproar in Arab nations

Tel Aviv: Arab and Muslim nations on Saturday, February 21, sharply condemned comments by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who said Is

Rahul plays an influential role in Karnatakas progress to the final

The senior pro has been priceless both with his batting and the experience he brings to the side; the 33-year-old was one of the five Test cricke

Woman Survives Murder Bid by Husband in Peddapalli

A case of attempt to murder has been registered and Venkatesh is in police custody

Congress condemns BJP protests at its offices

SIR: Thiruvananthapuram district has a little over 25.26 lakh voters

This number is 3.21 lakh lower compared to the October 27, 2025, list which had 28,47,907 voters, but higher by 86,083 voters compared to the dra

Astroguide for Sunday, February 22, 2026

Tithi: Phalguna Shukla Panchami till 11.08 am

SIT arrests former APSBCL MD Vasudeva Reddy in liquor scam

ISL: After plenty of drama, Kerala Blasters first home game to be played in Kochi

Plea filed against Maharashtra govt decision to cancel 5 pc Muslim quota

Mumbai: A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the Maharashtra governments decision to cancel 5 per cent reservation in e

Cotton Farmers Allege Heavy Losses as CCI Last-Pick Cotton

Procurement deadline extended to February 27 after protests

AI Impact Summit Impact: 86 nations unite on AI governance, endorse New Delhi declaration

Need to recalibrate Union-State relations as centralisation has failed to deliver: M.K. Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM disseminates Part I of a report by the High-Level Committee on Union-State Relations, headed by Justice Kurian Joseph; says Centre

Devotees will be allowed darshan from 3 a.m. for annual Chandanotsavam at Simhachalam temple