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Salaries To Rise 9.1 per Cent in 2026: Aon

The real estate and infrastructure sectors and non- banking financial companies (NBFCs) expected to deliver the highest salary growth in 2026 at

Winged Guests from Siberia, Europe Land Along Manair River Banks

Local authorities and environmentalists have called upon public to ensure that the habitat remains undisturbed

Stock Market Ends in Red; Sensex Settles Over 1000 Points Low

The indices were dragged lower by a sharp sell-off in IT shares as well as rising crude oil prices and weak global cues

Harish Accuses Congress of Stalling Warangal Super-Specialty Hospital

He criticised the government for focusing only on painting the building instead of appointing doctors and medical staff to make the facility func

Andhra Pradesh Plans 5 Circular Economy Parks, 107 Waste Hubs Across State

The real-time dashboard, expected to go live within the next few months, will enable industries to monitor the availability of recyclable materia

1,600 posts in State fire dept. will be filled soon, says Home Minister

With a spike in high-rise buildings in Bengaluru, the department has been equipped with modern and advanced machinery. For the first time, a 90-m

Can they be used as a singular pronoun?

When the gender of a person is unknown, the word they turns into a grammatical saviour!

Astrologer sentenced to 200-year rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting two minor girls in Sivaganga

Judge Gokulmurugan, who heard the case, sentenced Ramakrishnan to 100 years of rigorous imprisonment for each victim, totaling 200 years, and imp

Iran walks a tightrope between diplomacy and deterrence

The U.S. and Iran have held two rounds of talks since tensions escalated in January, but no breakthrough has been achieved

Man arrested for assaulting 55-year-old who questioned his honking

Man found dead inside train coach toilet at Tiruchi station

Outreach programme for Naval veterans, Naval widows to be held in Tiruchi on March 9

'I challenge PM Modi to cancel trade deal with US': Rahul Gandhi's fresh salvo at Centre

Union Minister claims unauthorised presence of former Bengal Chief Secretary at Supreme Court-mandated SIR meeting

The BJP leader demanded a probe into the issue and the arrest of Mr. Pant. Mr. Majumdar accused the States TMC Government of trying to influence

Our Land, Not a Garbage Dump: Why This Village in UP Is Opposing a Waste Plant

We know that in the end, it will become a mountain of garbage here, Residents of the village tell The Quint.

'Republicans will join us soon': Democrats escalates war on Trumps tariffs after Supreme Court blow

Gold price today: Gold rate crashes, Silver down too. Details here

Gold rate: Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, tends to benefit in times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Varanasi controversy: SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu in a fight?

Hyderabad: The upcoming filmVaranasi, directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, has generated immense excitement among fans. With an epi

Vishwambhara Set to Take Audiences on a Grand Socio-Fantasy Adventure?

Directed by Mallidi Vassishta, the Rs 230-crore magnum opus promises breathtaking visuals, celestial battles, and an emotional family drama ahead

Union Cabinet approves Keralas name change to Keralam

The Union Cabinet approved Keralas proposal to change its name to Keralam. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 will now go to the state as

Shirtless protest case: Delhi Police adds charges, 8 arrested including IYC chief Uday Bhanu Chib

Arippa protesters stage mass hunger strike over alleged corruption

Protesters allege that revenue officials are actively sabotaging the title deed (pattaya) distribution process to favour the timber mafia.

US doctor reveals 10 hidden signs your body is screaming for help, even if your reports are 'normal'

Hidden health symptoms: California-based doctor Cleo Tetzloff has highlighted on Instagram that many people may feel unwell despite having normal

Sudanese paramilitary forces kill at least 28 people in an attack in Darfur, group says

CAIRO, Feb 24: An attack by the Sudanese paramilitary forces on a stronghold of a Darfur tribal leader left at least 28 people dead, a doctors gr

Militants kill six policemen in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR, Feb 24: At least six policemen were killed and one other was injured in a militant attack on a police van in Kohat district of Pakista

Kerala to Keralam: What is the process to change the name of a State?

India has a long history of changing the names of States. From Orissa to Odisha and Uttaranchal to Uttarakhand, know all about the constitutional

When to Watch the Next Lunar Eclipse if You Are in Hyderabad

In 2026, skywatchers are eager to know the exact dates, time, visibility details, and whether a total lunar eclipse will be seen in India and aro

Who is Alap Shah and why is his AI post suddenly everywhere fueling a huge tech debate?

Alap Shah AI post going viral: A thought-provoking analysis titled 'The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis' by Alap Shah is sparking widespread deba

CM Omar Abdullah Rolls Out 84.41 Crore Multi-Sector Development Works To Transform Ganderbal

GANDERBAL, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of major development projects worth 84.41 crore

Siberian Tigers In China Put On Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting programme for Siberian tigers in animal park following excessive feeding by tourists during Chinese New Year holidays.

National Tortilla Chip Day deal: Chipotle gives away free chips and queso how to get yours

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day, observed annually on Feb. 24, with a special three-day promotion. From Feb. 23

LG Kavinder Gupta Grants Notional Annual Increments To SRO-202 Employees In Ladakh

Leh, Feb 24: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has approved the grant of Notional Annual Increments for t

No change in dry day rules for Holi, Muharram: Maharashtra excise chief

Maharashtra's Excise Commissioner Rajesh Deshmukh has debunked rumors about ending dry days for Holi, Muharram, and Gandhi Jayanti. He confirmed

What is Chinas secret Space Mission? What we know about the Shenlong Space Planes fourth flight and what it may be testing

Chinas reusable Shenlong space plane has launched into orbit for its fourth mission, renewing international interest in what many analysts charac

Hyderabad police arrest 104 in pan-India cyber fraud crackdown under Operation Octopus; accused linked to 1,055 cases

The officers uncovered a structured network involving mule account holders, middlemen and even a banking insider

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Bodies of 7 deceased handed over to family members after post-mortem

The post-mortem was conducted at Sadar Hospital in Chatra.The bodies have been handed over to family members after the autopsy, say a health depa

India-GCC FTA: Piyush Goyal signs Joint Statement for trade pact with Gulf Cooperation Council

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council have officially launched negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, signing a joint statement

LinkedIn Lists 5 Skills Stacks You Need To Stand Out in Your Career

AI & Automation, Data & Analytics, IT & Cybersecurity, Business & Growth, and People & Leadership skills will help you stay competitive, accordin

India Salary Hikes Projected at 9.1pc in 2026: Aon Survey

Real Estate and NBFCs projected to have the highest salary increases | Attrition stabilises, returning to preCOVID levels

Truck carrying cows hits car in Hyderabad, Jai Shri Ram chants raised

Hyderabad: Chaos erupted at pillar number 311 close to Aramghar crossroads in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening, February 24, after a truck carrying c

Reboot or become a relic: The university as an operating system in urgent need of an update

Iran Faces US Wrath, But 5,000 Sailors On USS Ford Face 650 Failing Toilets

The USS Gerald R. Ford has been at sea since June last year. The Republican leader's decision to extend its deployment for a second time has snow

ICC Releases Fixtures For Womens T20 World Cup 2026

Ireland and Scotland are placed in Group B, along with England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and West Indies. Meanwhile, Group A features Australia, In

England vs Pakistan Live Score: ENG and PAK rely on spin as Super Eights clash unfolds at Pallekele

Elephantundergoingtreatment in Thalavadihills

Evening news wrap: Kerala renamed Keralam; rioting charges added against 'shirtless' IYC protestors & more

Japan plans to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031

Japan's government plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on one of its remote western islands near Taiwan by March 2031, the country's defence

Russia-Ukraine War: Macron reaffirms Frances support for Kyiv

He said the war had resulted in 15,000 Ukrainian civilians killed and condemned what he described as violence, rape, torture, war crimes, and ter

Heat intensifies as temperature climbs to 36 degree Celsius across Erode district

Thoda toh civic sense rakho: Visitors caught stealing flowers at Noidas Flower Festival 2026

Noida's Flower Festival at Shivalik Park saw visitors stealing decorative flowers. Videos captured the incidents, drawing widespread criticism fo

Committee Formed To Fix Transport Fee For Private Schools In J&K

JAMMU, Feb 24: In compliance with the directions of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the government has constituted a committee to d

Even Small Plaque Build-Up Raises Heart Attack Risk For Women: Study

Risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event emerged at 20 per cent total plaque burden among women and 28 per cent for men.

Prateek Rajagopal: Music can truly make or break a movie

Composer Prateek Rajagopal talks about working across industries, adapting to new technologies, and the enduring power of film music

'Ordered to teach violation of USA Constitution': ICE Whistleblower drops bombshell at fiery hearing

Every step you take generates electricity: How Japans innovative technology is turning walkers into power sources

Japan is harnessing the power of footsteps through piezoelectric technology, turning everyday walking into usable electrical energy. Installed in

Adulterated tea powder supplied to Hyderabad stalls, police bust racket

Hyderabad: The police on Tuesday, February 23, busted an adulterated tea powder racket in Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad, and arrested one person. The a

Siddaramaiah promises to expedite recruitment amid job aspirant protests

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said his government will fast-track recruitment to fill 2.64 lakh vacant posts, blaming the previous BJP government for

Direct Vande Bharat Train To Run Between Srinagar And Jammu From March 1

New Delhi, Feb 24: Northern Railway has announced extension of the Vande Bharat Express service to provide direct connectivity between Srinagar a

IBM stock crash: How a single blog post wiped $30 billion off IBMs market value in one afternoon - here's what rattled investors

IBM stock crash shocked Wall Street. IBM shares fell 13% in one day. Nearly $30 billion in market value vanished. This was IBMs worst drop since

Complete Inaction On Environment Protection: BJP Slams Omars Pitch For Artificial Snow In Gulmarg

Srinagar, Feb 24: The state unit of the BJP on Tuesday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his artificial snow pitch for

India hosts military adventure event, 7 other nations participate

The Indian Army hosted the inaugural International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026 in the Eastern Himalayas, featuring 12 teams fro

Hajj 2026 registration opens in Saudi Arabia: Eligiblility, process, packages, and key details

Saudi Arabia has opened Hajj registration for domestic pilgrims for 1447 AH (2026) via the Nusuk platform, starting on 6 Ramadan. Priority is giv

Union Cabinet conducts its first meeting at Seva Teerth, the new PMO premises

Work culture at the new Prime Ministers office Seva Teerth will be guided by the spirit, where every policy will be in accordance with the fundam

Iranian military helicopter crashes into central market, reportedly four killed

An Iranian military helicopter crashed into a market in Dorcheh, Isfahan, killing at least four, including the pilot and co-pilot. This follows a

152 Dead, Nearly 21,000 Structures Damaged In 2025 Rain Fury In J&K

Jammu, Feb 24: The rain fury in Jammu and Kashmir last year claimed 152 lives, injured 179 people, damaged nearly 21,000 structures mostly resid

The US Supreme Courts ruling on Trump's tariffs sidesteps a deeper problem

The Supreme Court's decision on President Donald Trump's tariffs highlights a common confusion between policy effectiveness and constitutionality

Cabinet Gives Nod To Develop Civil Enclave At Srinagar Airport

The expansion of the civil enclave will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley.

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PM Modi should scrap anti-farmer trade deal with U.S., says Rahul Gandhi

The Indo-U.S. trade deal is against the interests of our farmers and was done by PM Modi under the pressure of U.S. President Donald Trump becaus

Inside the war bunker where Volodymyr Zelenskyy ran Ukraines defense in Russia war

Walking through a warren of tunnels under central Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was from this secure compound that he star

Big Bay and Bee Magical show out

Markets Crash 1,000 Points Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions, Trade Uncertainties

The Indian stock markets saw a massive crash today amid rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, concerns over artificial intelligen

Video: Did this influencer snub Rakul Preet Singh on stage?

Hyderabad: A brief moment at an awards ceremony has turned into a viral debate on social media. Fitness influencer Lakshay Jaggi appeared to igno

Was Starting To Despair: Why Anthropic CEO Shifted From Biology To AI

Trained as a physicist and biophysicist, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei once set his sights on curing disease.

'Scrap the deal': Rahul Gandhi dares PM Modi to abandon trade pact, repeats 'sold India' claim

Rahul Gandhi claimed Union minister Hardeep Puri's name in the infamous Epstein files was released to hreaten the PM, and that there are videos

Limiting Sugar In The First 1000 Days Of Life May Lower Heart Disease Risk In Adulthood, Finds New Study

A new study published in The BMJ found that people who consumed less sugar in early childhood had lower risk of developing heart diseases as an a

Markets dive over 1% as IT stocks crumble; Sensex plunges 1,068.74 points

Rising global crude prices amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and sluggish global cues also hit investor sentiment, says traders

CM Omar Abdullah Asks J&K Students In Iran To Return; Warns Against Ignoring Govt Advisory

Srinagar, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran to follow the Union governments

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi should scrap anti-farmer India-US trade deal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the Indo-US trade deal, calling it anti-farmer and done under pressure.

What happens to terms Keralite, Keralan: Tharoor on Keralam replacing Kerala

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal for altering the name of Kerala to Keralam

RSS' highest decision-making body to prepare annual action plan in next month's meet

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's top decision-making body convenes in Samalkha, Haryana next month. The Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha will me

Did PM Modi Admit Pakistan Destroyed Rafale Jets During Indo-Pak Conflict? No!

We did not find any evidence to support the claim that PM Modi indeed made such a statement.

'Aunga hi nahi main' to 'kaun so school band ho jayega': Two legendary school leave applications that left netizens in splits

Two student leave applications, one from Bundelkhand and another from a Class 7 student, have gone viral online for their candid and humorous hon

Apple shifts Mac Mini assembly from Asia to US under Trump-backed Make in America plan

Apple will produce the Mac mini in the United States for the first time, expanding its Houston operations as part of a $600 billion domestic inve

Watch: Three dead U.S. military strikes vessel in Caribbean

Kashmiri students threatened for asking sehri, iftar at Punjab university

Chandigarh: Kashmiri Muslim students at CT University in Punjab were reportedly asked to vacate the campus, harassed and threatened with cancella

Rangbhari Ekadashi 2026: Date, tithi, muhurat, and auspicious rituals for blessings

Rangbhari Ekadashi, or Amalaki Ekadashi, will be observed on February 27, 2026. This day falls before Holi and is dedicated to worshipping Lord V

Cricket fan travels from U.K. to Hubballi for Ranji Trophy final

For the last two decades, 65-year-old Yorkshire County Cricket club fan Ian has been following Ranji Trophy matches

I Am Proud of My Son: IYC Chief's Mom Urges Youth to Become Bhagat Singh

She further drew comparisons with past protests by the BJP during the UPA government and questioned if the incidents, such as Galgotias Universit

Home Delivery via Drone: First-of-its-kind service goes live alongside two US-based AI companies