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Historic irrigation lifeline turns into sewage carrier, farmers blame lack of enforcement

Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare rules in 15 days

Delhi will soon notify rules to provide transgender persons with legal recognition, healthcare, education, livelihood support, and protection und

J&K Government shattered dreams of youth by outsourcing 23,000 jobs: LoP Sunil Sharma

The BJP leader asked the Omar Abdullah government to rollback the order or face the wrath of the youth.

Sharmila condemns attacks on Congress offices in Andhra Pradesh

Kuki-Zo MLA, attacked by mob in 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur, dies in Gurugram hospital

Vungzagin Valte, a third-time legislator who was also an adviser to former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on tribal affairs, was attacked by the m

CM Stalin is in fear about NDA, says Union Minister L. Murugan

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 118 feet

Squads formed ahead of Assembly polls in Tirunelveli district

Khamosh Exclusively Linked to Shatrughan Sinha's Persona: Mumbai HC

It needs no reinforcement that the expression Khamosh which was delivered by the Plaintiff (Sinha) in his unique and distinct style in one of his

Winter snow storm warning, blizzard weather forecast NYC: Washington D.C., New York City, Boston brace for extreme weather

Winter snow storm weather forecast: The storm is expected to take shape overnight Saturday, with snow picking up through the day Sunday and lasti

Namakkal farmers undergo training on banana fibre extraction, value addition

Govt. releases ex gratia to kin of 95 deceased fishermen in Andhra Pradesh

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami lays foundation stones for 34 projects worth Rs 234 crore for Kumbh Mela 2027

UP court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand in sexual exploitation case

A special POCSO court in Prayagraj has ordered the police to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple over sex

Centre targets six crore Lakhpati Didis by 2029-30: Union Minister Chouhan

Hyderabad, Feb 21: Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the Centre would strive to achieve the target of creat

Man with Masters in Mathematics spends 6 years preparing for govt job, now drives Rapido to survive

A Rapido driver with Master's degrees in Mathematics and a B.Ed., who spent years preparing for teaching exams, now drives for a living, highligh

Indias first childhood cancer survivor registry suggests 94.5 pc overall survival rate: Study

New Delhi, Feb 21: Indias first registry of childhood cancer survivors shows a 94.5 per cent rate of five-year overall survival and nearly 90 per

UP: 14-year-old Dalit girl dies by suicide after molester released on bail

Meerut: A 14-year-old Dalit girl allegedly died by suicide on February 18 in Uttar Pradesh after her 25-year-old molester was released on bail an

RySS Pushes Natural Farming To Raise Farmer Incomes

Rama Rao said nearly 12 lakh farmers in the state were practising natural farming, with another 6.25 lakh transitioning under the National Missio

Vitamin A supplementation camp in Erode from February 23 to 28

Ukraine strikes a key industrial site deep inside Russia

Ukrainian drones targeted a key state-owned missile factory in Russia's Udmurt Republic, reportedly the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant. The atta

US authorities discussing if deal with Iran should cover only nuclear program

WASHINGTON, Feb 21: The US Administration is discussing whether a possible deal with Iran should cover only its nuclear program or also extend to

Coordination meeting held forconductingSSLC, Plus Two exams in Erode

Five terrorists, two security personnel killed in NW Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Feb 21: Two security personnel were killed in a suicide attack during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in

BJP would emerge as strong alternative force in Punjab, says Haryana CM

CM Nayab Saini blames ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for failing to curb drug menace; he asserts that the BJP remains fully committed to safeguardi

City hospital completes first heart transplantation

Dr. Dilip Ratti, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, said heart transplantation requires the most advanced life support infrastructure, like ECM

Chandrababu Accuses YSRCP of Deflecting Blame in Tirupati Laddu Case

The Chief Minister claimed that YSRCP leaders had created several hurdles in the Tirupati laddu adulteration probe and even approached the Suprem

8 famous cricketers who changed their religion and names

Hyderabad: Cricketers are often remembered for their stunning shots, wicket-taking deliveries, and match-winning performances. However, for some,

All new Gravite priced at Rs 5.65 lakh launched at Nissan showroom in Chennai

CHENNAI, Feb 21: Auto major Nissan India signalled a bold India resurgence with the launch of its all new Gravite at its city showroom at an intr

Dont tarnish your fathers legacy: Youth Congress hits back at YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for criticising protest at AI Summit

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Saturday hit back at YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over

Viral abandoned baby macaque Punch draws crowds to the Japanese zoo

A six-month-old baby macaque named Punch has captured hearts across Japan after being abandoned by his mother and raised by zookeepers. Punch bec

Colombo weather forecast: Rain threat looms over Pakistan vs New Zealand Super Eight clash

Colombo Weather Update: New Zealand's middle order faces a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack in their Super Eight clash. With rain a thre

Rameswaram-Tirupati Express to run four days a week from March 3

HYDRAA clears encroachments on land worth Rs 1,400 crore in Kondapur

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), on Saturday, February 21, removed encroachments on seven acres o

Tilak Varma has been delivering for India, confident he will do better: Suryakumar Yadav

Sometimes, we can lose two or three wickets quickly. So, we have to be smart and bat well between overs seven to 15, Suryakumar said

NIT-Ts Pragyan attracts visitors with a host of programmes, exhibits

The student projects were in the spotlight during the Open House exhibition organised by the Student Centre for Innovation in Engineering and Tec

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav Is Not Worried About Abhishek Sharmas Form

T20 World Cup 2026: Despite scoring three ducks, Abhishek Sharma's place in India's playing XI remains safe.

Government studying developments on U.S. tariff: Commerce Ministry

The statement comes after the U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trumps global tariffs

Police directed to arrest an accused who jumped bail

Final electoral roll published in Kerala; total voters stand at 2.69 crore after revision

Kerala's final voter list is out with over 2.69 crore electors. The Election Commission of India published the updated roll after a Special Inten

India beat Australia by 17 runs in third women's T20I, seal series 2-1

India secured a 2-1 series victory over Australia in the Women's T20I. Smriti Mandhana's strong batting performance led India to a total of 176.

Two girls drown in Thamirabarani river at Eral

'Take out AYATOLLAH, HIS SON & MULLAHS!': Trump weighs deadly strike as US-Iran tensions explode

Galgotian blunder: Sibal slams Govt on robodog row, accuses it of negligence

NEW DELHI, Feb 21: Former science and technology minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday took a swipe at the government over the Galgotias robodog contr

Subsidies, incentives of over 1,800 farmers blocked in Bihar for stubble burning

The Bihar Economic Survey (2025-26), recently tabled in the Assembly, noted that DBT registrations of 4,596 farmers were blocked in 2024; however

Fact-Check: Old Clip of KCR on Burj Khalifa Viral as Recent Birthday Tribute

We were able to trace this video back to 2021, which makes the claim false.

Red Fort to remain open on all days of week: ASI

The Red Fort complex in Delhi will now be open to visitors seven days a week, including Mondays. Previously, the UNESCO World Heritage Site was c

Amazing Ruler and Caviar Queen show out

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on The Bluff, swishing swords, and why she loves a challenge

Ahead of the release of her pirate thriller The Bluff on February 25 on Prime Video, actor and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas speaks about preppi

Amazing Stride, Vorfreude, Lone Ranger and Power Of Beauty please

India Beat Australia By 17 Runs In Third Womens T20I, Seal Series 2-1

Adelaide, Feb 21: Smriti Mandhanas blazing fifty was complemented by a superlative bowling display as India defeated Australia by 17 runs in the

'Similarities Between Congress Protest, Nepal Gen-Z Movement': Cops To Court

The Delhi Police said three police personnel were injured while attempting to stop the protest.

T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates main arm of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose flyover in Madurai

Work on second arm connecting Goripalayam junction with Sellur to be completed in May

US envoy Huckabee says it would be fine if Israel took all of West Asia

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has said it would be fine if they took it all when asked whether Israel had the right to control territory

How are IndiasDISCOMs in profitnow?

From crushing losses of 54,000 crore in 2015, DISCOMs have tightened finances, reduced losseswith Centres policy pushto turn profitable

Nadda launches indigenous tetanus and adult diphtheria (Td) vaccine at CRI, Kasauli

With the formal launch of the Td vaccine, it has now been introduced for supply under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)

Ill FU***NG KILL YOU!: Les Wexners lawyer caught threatening him on hot mic amid Epstein probe

Invasion They Saw Coming: How US, UK Warnings On Ukraine War Went Unheeded

At the end of October 2021, the CIA and MI6 had sent official memos to Kyiv, outlining their new, alarming assessments

'Khamosh' exclusively linked to Shatrughan Sinha's persona, says Bombay HC; bars misuse of his name, voice, images

The Bombay High Court has prohibited the unauthorized use of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha's name, images, and his iconic Khamosh dialogue on

We can never replace humanity: Take Me Home makers on family, inclusion, and filmmaking beyond AI

At the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, the team behind Take Me Home a deeply personal, improvisational feature exploring disability, car

Why the Internet cant stop crying over baby monkey Punchs story

Hyderabad: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, became a global sensation after his story went viral. Born in July 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan,

J&K Govt Shattered Dreams Of Youth By Outsourcing 23,000 Jobs: LoP Sunil Sharma

Srinagar, Feb 21: The Jammu and Kashmir government has shattered the dreams of unemployed youth in the Union territory by outsourcing around 23,0

480 Central Forces Companies In WB From March

The ruling Trinamul Congress however questioned the decision of Amit Shah's ministry much before the announcement of the polls while BJP defended

Clean environ a right to life: SC issues pan-India directions on waste mgmt

New Delhi: Flagging the uneven compliance with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules across India, the Supreme Court has said the present genera

Word of the day: Marginalia

Word of the day today: Marginalia refers to notes or markings written in the margins of a text, as well as minor details surrounding a larger sub

Shantmanu takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir SEC, hints at holding local body elections

I am happy to formally begin my responsibilities. I will work with full commitment to ensure effective discharge of my duties, Mr. Shantmanu said

'Ready to discuss seat sharing with DMK': Tamil Nadu Congress chief Selvaperunthagai K

Tamil Nadu Congress President Selvaperunthagai K stated the party is prepared for seat-sharing talks with the DMK for the 2026 Assembly elections

Tolichowki to Masab Tank: 4 places to try Kashmiri Wazwan in Hyderabad

Hyderabadis are known for their deep love for rich and flavourful food, especially during the holy month of Ramzan when the citys culinary scene

A travelling exhibition presents the 64 Yoginis through modern art

Beena Unnikrishnans painting series Eka: The One depicts the divine feminine energy for the contemporary audience.

Infiltrators to be removed not only from electoral rolls but also from country in next 5 years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a firm stance on illegal immigrants. He stated they will be removed from electoral rolls and expelled fro

Toddler Strangled By His Maternal Aunt In Delhi: Cops

A woman allegedly choked her one-year-nine-month-old nephew to death at a park in northwest Delhi's Mukherji Nagar area on Friday afternoon, poli

West Bengal Polls: Central forces to be deployed from March 1

In a pivotal move for the upcoming elections, West Bengal is preparing to welcome a robust contingent of 480 Central Armed Police Force companies

Curfew imposed in southern Nepal district after clash between two groups

The clashes between the two communities were triggered by a dispute on the evening of February 19, followed by escalation of tension through Febr

SC flags uneven compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules, issues pan-India directions

The Supreme Court has mandated strict adherence to Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective April 1. Uneven compliance across India necessit

102 bird species documented during Campus Bird Count 2026 at Mangalore University

Significantly, nocturnal Sri Lankan Frogmouth was sighted and Western Ghats endemic species Flame-throated Bulbul was recorded during the survey

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi duped of Rs 30k in marriage scam

Faridabad: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi was allegedly duped of Rs 30,000 by a man on the pretext of arranging his marriage, police said on Friday

Punch the viral rejected baby monkey was finally shown love with an embracing hug from an adult macaque

Punch monkey update: Punch-kun, a seven-month-old macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens, has finally broken through the b

Vizianagaram terror conspiracy case: NIA files supplementary chargesheet involving two more accused

In the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court, Visakhapatnam, the agency has charged Arif Hussain alias Abu Talib and Imran Akram under v

Shilpa Rao on working with AR Rahman, Anirudh & Shah Rukh Khan

In this candid conversation, Shilpa Rao talks about Coke Studios impact, collaborating with AR Rahman, Anirudh and Shah Rukh Khan, and how winnin

JP Nadda Launches Indigenously Manufactured Tetanus And Adult Diphtheria Vaccine At Central Research Institute

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda on Saturday launched the indigenously manufactured tetanus and adult diphtheria (Td) vac

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna: Net Worth Revealed

The Haldi and Sangeet ceremonies, followed by the grand wedding, will all take place on February 26.

Rent Is Raised Without Any Notice: Woman Says Finding A Home Is Harder Than Running A Startup In Delhi

According to Naimisha, many landlords expect tenants to adapt to her personal schedule and be available at a time convenient to her.

9 CRPF personnel injured as vehicle falls into river in Srinagar

The injured CRPF personnel have been shifted to the SKIMS hospital in Soura, where their condition is said to be stable, they added.

Law Must Evolve From Fortress To Forum To Make It More Accessible: CJI Kant

Jodhpur, Feb 21: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said that law cannot remain a fortress erected to protect society from arbitrarine

Book on legal luminaries of Karnataka to be released on February 22

The book has been written by 25-year-old advocate Aniketan Suvvi

Ukraine Refugee Crisis: Millions in Europe stuck between return and resettlement

As the conflict in Ukraine drags on, many citizens who left in search of safety face an unexpected wait to return home. Today, a significant numb

Mandhana, Jemimah Strike Half-tons As India Score 176/6 In Deciding T20I vs Australia

Mandhana and Jemimah cut loose in the sixth over bowled by Sophie Molineux, collecting three boundaries in a 14-run burst that firmly put India b

Shantmanu Takes Oath As J&K SEC, Hints At Holding Local Body Elections

Jammu, Feb 21: Former bureaucrat Shantmanu, who was on Saturday sworn in as the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir for a five-year

How The H-1B Visa Debate Is Fuelling Racism And Hate Speech In US

A regular City Council meeting in Texas turned heated this month as residents clashed over the federal H-1B visa programme. Speakers in Frisco Ci

Wagner's African Reign Ends, Russian Intelligence Now Pulls The Strings

Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner's influence operations in Africa after the death of its founder, Y