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Rendezvous with rhythm: The Mahindra Percussion Festival returns with its fourth edition

To be held in Bengaluru on March 7 and 8, the festival, organised in association with The Hindu, turns the spotlight on diverse percussive styles

Road accident in Hyderabad: Two including Home Guard killed in Banjara Hills

Hyderabad: In a road accident that occurred in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Monday, February 23, two persons, including a Home Guard, died on the

Nativity Card Bill introduced in the Kerala Assembly

Thiruvananthapuram: The Left government in Kerala on Monday, February 23, introduced the Nativity Card Bill in the state Assembly, hailing the mo

India releases first anti-terror policy PRAHAAR

MHA policy emphasises that, in addition to terrorism sponsored from across the border, criminal hackers and nation-states are targeting India wit

Hyderabad airport contributes nearly 68,000 crore to Telangana economy, supports 3.5 lakh jobs

A NCAER study notes that the airports rise has coincided with the States transformation into one of Indias most competitive economies

Tamil Nadu SIR: Chennai records 28.3 lakh voters in final electoral roll

Perambur constituency has the highest number of voters at 2,22,792, while Harbour has the lowest at 1,16,896

Six passengers, conductor injured as TGSRTC bus falls off a bridge into dry bed of stream

The accident occurred when the driver of the Asifabad-bound TGSRTC bus lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a narrow bridge, without a p

Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC

The court also raised concern over maintenance proceedings often becoming intensely adversarial, saying it rarely served the long-term interests

CJI says 'general' directions in 2018 hate crime judgment may be 'unmanageable', favours case-to-case action

The eight-year-old verdict had reverberated as a sharp judicial criticism against a spate of lynchings and communally-coloured mob violence which

Rajasthan: Ex-BJP MP refuses to give minority women blankets, triggers uproar

Tonk: Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria, the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Rajasthans Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, refrained from giving blankets to

Tamil Nadu SIR 2026: How to check your name in final voter list

The final voter roll was initially scheduled for release on February 17 but was later postponed to February 23.

First scientific assessment establishes Kaziranga as a fishing cat stronghold

The study was based on camera-trap images available from all-India tiger estimation data to determine if the feline species is rare or common in

Chandrababu Naidu reviews Rajamahendravaram deaths, Jagan demands stringent action

Stalin best-suited to be convenor of INDIA bloc: Mani Shankar Aiyar

New Delhi: Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday, February 23, said that DMK chief MK Stalin is best-suited to be the convenor of

India asks nationals to leave Iran immediately amid US attack threat

Hyderabad:The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Monday, February 23, asked all Indian nationals currently in Iran to leave the country immediately by a

RBI watching development around IDFC First Bank fraud: Guv Malhotra

New Delhi: The RBI is watching the development around the Rs 590 crore fraud at IDFC First Bank and there is no systemic issue, Governor Sanjay M

BAFTA Awards 2026: Alia Bhatt turns presenter during ceremony, begins speech in Hindi

Alia Bhatt was among a star-studded lineup of celebrities as presenters, which included the names of Alicia Vikander, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Mur

Why delaying spine surgery can lead to permanent disability

Although many spine problems are not critical at the beginning, a delay in conducting surgeries could result in total and severe long-term damage

Thunderstorm forecast in 17 Telangana districts on February 24

Hyderabad and its surrounding districts will see a generally cloudy sky

Grace time announced for Telangana inter exams 2026

Hyderabad: Students who are appearing for Telangana inter exams 2026 which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 25, will get a five-minut

Age gap between Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna

Hyderabad: It is all about Virosh across social media and the internet right now. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially announc

HC Reserves Verdict on AAP MLA Mehraj Maliks PSA Detention Plea

Jammu, Feb 23: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Monday reserved its order on a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of

Rinku Singh Cannot Be Coming in at 8: Ashwin Criticises India's Batting Order

Ashwin said that he would have loved to see Rinku Singh batting at No.5

Perfios Launches KScan AI: Empowers BFSI with AI-powered Business Intelligence and Risk Assessment of 30 Million Indian MSMEs

Staff collusion led to Haryana Government account fraud: IDFC Bank

IDFCs Managing Director Vaidyanathan said the bank will take some provisions as a result of the fraud and in line with its policies to recognise

InvIT sector distributes 5,565 crore in Q3 FY26; cumulative payouts cross 83,770 crore

The sector currently has 26 listed business trusts and a unitholder base of around 2.8 lakh investors

Meena Slams Remarriage Rumours, Urges People to Respect Her Personal Life

Meena is gearing up to return to the big screen in the much-awaited sequel Drishyam 3, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 2.

Kerala Story 2 director hits back at Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj; rebuts Propaganda claims

Sharing a picture online? This AI tool can find your location from that single selfie even without any other information

A new AI tool called GeoSpy AI can pinpoint locations from photos without any metadata. This technology is already being used by police departmen

Too Early to Comment on US Tariff Changes; Commerce Ministry Reviewing Situation: Sitharaman

On Sunday, India and the US decided to reschedule the proposed meeting of their chief negotiators, supposed to be held in Washington from Monday,

IDFC First Bank's Stock Tumbles 20 pc After Rs 590-cr Fraud

The stock nosedived 19.99 per cent to Rs 66.85 -- also its lower circuit limit -- on the BSE

SC directs Lucknow election officer to probe exclusion of 91 displaced residents from voter list

The Supreme Court has ordered the Lucknow district election officer to investigate the exclusion of 91 Akbar Nagar residents from voter lists. Th

Bomb threats to Delhi Secretariat, Assembly, Red Fort and two schools turn out to be hoax

New Delhi, Feb 23: Multiple institutions, including the Delhi Secretariat, Delhi Assembly, Red Fort and two schools in the national capital, rece

Alia Bhatt Turns Presenter at BAFTA Awards, Begins Speech in Hindi

The actor opted for a custom silver Gucci dress and complemented it with a white stole.

ECI trains 200 plus judges for scrutiny of 45 lakh cases in West Bengal

Over 200 Additional District and District Judges are undergoing virtual training by the Election Commission of India to adjudicate logical discre

Video: Rakhi Sawant spotted in Madinah with Pakistani influencer

Mumbai: Queen controversies Rakhi Sawant is back in headlines? No, she never leaves headlines. In the latest, she has once again drawn attention

T20 World Cup: Overconfident India needed to get rid of their ego and adapt to conditions, says Gavaskar

South Africa snapped Indias 12-match unbeaten streak at the T20 World Cup, handing the defending champions a heavy 76-run defeat

Tariff Turbulence: US policy swings leave Indian exporters racing to adjust

Indian exporters face uncertainty after rapid US tariff shifts. Businesses are adjusting strategies amid fluctuating duties. Companies previously

J&K High Court reserves order on MLA Mehraj Malik's PSA case

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has decided to postpone its ruling on AAP MLA Mehraj Malik's petition against his detention under the

RBI not looking to revisit lending rules for proprietary traders, brokers, governor says

MUMBAI, Feb 23 (Reuters) RBI is not planning to revisit recently announced rules for bank financing of proprietary traders and brokers, its gove

T20 WC: England vs Pakistan head-to-head record

Colombo: England and Pakistan are set for a spin-dominated showdown in their respective second Super Eights clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup o

Tirupati laddu row: Administrative enquiry does not overlap criminal case, observes SC

Bench said the one-man committee administrative enquiry initiated by the Andhra Pradesh government would not come in the way of criminal proceedi

'From dog to drone...': Integrated approach for Tirashi counter-insurgency op led to success, says Major Gen APS Bal

'Vijay is Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu is Vijay': TVK Chief mocks DMK administration as 'stand-up government'

Addressing a public rally in Vellore, Vijay remarked that the political fight in the state is between TVK and DMK, while emphasising that Tamil N

Pre-2018 Land Acquisition Cases Cant Be Reopened For Grant Of Compensation With Interest: SC

NEW DELHI, Feb 23: The Supreme Court on Monday orally observed that pre-2018 land acquisition cases cannot be reopened for the grant of compensat

Rs 10 tea and Rs 20 coffee at Mumbai Airport? Now you can enjoy street prices at the new Udaan Caf

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport now offers affordable refreshments with the launch of the first Udaan Yatri Caf. E-ina

AP: Adulterated milk claims 4 Lives in Rajamahendravaram

Rajamahendravaram: As many as four people died in the last 48 hours after allegedly consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor

Delhi 'racial abuse': How a minor AC repair triggered derogatory slurs against three Northeast women in Malviya Nagar?

A disturbing incident in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, has brought the issue of racial prejudice back into the spotlight after three young women from

'Leave Iran': India issues fresh warning to its nationals as tensions soar; citizens asked to exercise caution

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions and fears of war, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has urgently advised all Indian nationals, including studen

Vijay Slams Stalin, Says CM's Real Friends Are 'Bribe, Corruption'

Rejecting the DMK's claim of having developed Tamil Nadu into a superstar State, the chief of the fledgling party said that the state was 'such a

CM Omar Abdullah Calls For Artificial Snow To Boost Gulmarg As Global Ski Hub

Gulmarg, Feb 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday stressed the urgent need for artificial snow generation in Gulmarg to safeguard winter sp

Malaysia mulls law to curb premiership to two terms

The Southeast Asian nation currently places no cap on how many terms a premier can serve

Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to visit Pulivendula for two-day tour from February 24

Party sources said the visit is aimed at strengthening grassroots connections and reviewing local concerns in the constituency

India Urges Nationals to Leave Iran Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

New Delhi: India has advised its nationals in Iran to leave the country amid fears of a military escalation between Iran and the United States, w

Three headload workers killed as godown slab collapses in Keralas Kozhikode

Two other headload workers sustain grave injuries in the incident at Valiyangadi

Chikkamagaluru police book case against people protesting death in elephant attack

They have been accused of attempting to overturn a police vehicle, among other things

High Court Reserves Order On MLA Mehraj Maliks PSA Case

Jammu, Feb 23: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Monday reserved its order on a petition contesting the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj

TVK chief Vijay criticises DMK chief Stalin, says CMs real friends are bribe, corruption

TVK head Vijay has thrown down the gauntlet against Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin, asserting that corruption has become Stalin's closest

DMK likely to offer Congress 28 seats, Rajya Sabha berth to keep alliance intact

Sources said power sharing could be critical part of the negotiations

Vijay's 'Stand-Up Comic' Jab At MK Stalin, And A Jallikattu Parallel

Drawing a Jallikattu parallel, actor-politician Vijay said everyone who called him inexperienced in the political arena is now speechless

India Inc's mega-deal moment: Billion-dollar floodgates are opening

India's M&A market is entering a mature, high-value phase, with billion-dollar deals becoming more frequent. Economic growth, regulatory shifts,

Inside Vijay, Rashmikas wedding venue: Photos, per night cost

Hyderabad: The excitement is building as Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially announced their wedding on Instagram! Fans are t

IAF Grounds Entire Tejas Fleet After Third Major Incident, Orders Extensive Checks

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has grounded its entire fleet of Tejas light combat aircraft after a jet sustained major airframe damage wh

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Death Of El Mencho Deals Blow To Mexico-China Drug Nexus In Indian Waters

Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted and dangerous drug lord, was killed in a military operation.

Too early to assess US tariff impact on Indian economy, says Nirmala Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said it was too early to assess the US tariff impact on the Indian economy, and

US Teen's Expressions During Interview After Surviving Serious Knife Attack Go Viral

The doctors said if the cut had been one millimetre deeper, it would have been fatal for the 13-year-old boy.

326 days, harsh terrain, well-knit intelligence grid: How forces took down 7 terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar

Indian Embassy in Tehran advises its citizens to leave Iran

Fresh anti-Government protests have erupted in Iran as students held protests which led to clashes at several Iranian universities

US Gathers Troops, Jets At UK Bases Despite Refusal On Iran Strikes

At least 28 US military flights have operated from airbases in the UK and Cyprus in recent days, according to open-source flight tracking data an

Stroke Risk: 5 Tests That Can Diagnose Early

Uncontrolled diabetes damages blood vessels and accelerates atherosclerosis, the process that narrows arteries.

Modi Writes Letter to West Bengal Citizens, Vows to Make Sonar Bangla

In the letter, PM Modi greeted the people of West Bengal, highlighting that the fate of the state would be decided after the elections, sharing h

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 fishermen from Pamban, seizes one trawler

They were detained while fishing between the Katchatheevu and Mannar waters

New short story anthology explores life through the lens of disability

Coimbatore-based Iniyas Half Moon is inspired by the lives and experiences of people with disabilities

Regular Pecan Consumption Improves Heart Health And Overall Diet Quality, Finds Study

The study findings reveal that people who consumed pecans regularly in snack sized portions had improved total cholesterol, LDL (ad) cholesterol

Indian Army calls killing of 3 JeM terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar a massive blow to the terror network

Security forces have eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar. This operation spanned 326 days in challenging terrain. The Army d

Supreme Court refuses to hear Subramanian Swamys plea on Tirumala laddu SIT review

The Supreme Court has turned down Subramanian Swamy's request, which sought to contest the Andhra Pradesh government's move to revisit a Special

When Stomach Pain Isn't Just Acidity: The Red Flags In Dipika Kakar's Recent Diagnosis

Television actress Dipika Kakar's recent stomach pain revealed a 13 mm cyst after her liver cancer treatment. Here are the red flags that show st

What happens to Indias Russia oil imports and target of $500 billion imports from U.S.?

Sources in the Commerce Ministry on February 22 said that the Indian trade teams visit to Washington, scheduled for February 23-25, will be postp

'Its Didis turn': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta targets Mamata in Bengal pitch

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of hindering development and failing to ensure women's safe

AIADMK chief Palaniswami says Stalin cannot speak on betrayal, blames DMK for Katchatheevu issue

AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami has unleashed a sharp critique on Chief Minister M K Stalin, urging him to refrain from speaking about betrayal.

US Woman, Accused Of Killing Husband Then Writing Book About Grief, Goes On Trial

A murder trial is set to begin Monday for a Utah mother of three who published a children's book about grief after her husband's death and was la

Gold Futures rally to 1.59 lakh per 10 gm amid strong global cues

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for April delivery rallied by 2,946 or 1.88%, to 1,59,822 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,

Election Commission To Push For One Voter List At Key National Meet

The Election Commission will hold a National Round Table Conference of State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday, the first such

Bangladeshi Terror Module: Handler Used Signal for Coordination

Police sources added that the handler was planning to bring six Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Tamil Nadu to Kolkata

SC asks HC to decide bail plea of Sukesh Chandrashekhar's wife

The Supreme Court has instructed the Delhi High Court to fast-track Leena Paulose's bail application. Paulose finds herself at the center of a hi

College student alleges gang rape at villa in north Bengaluru; two booked

On February 14, the accused allegedly invited the complainant to a party at a place named Rex Villa, near Jakkur

Rotten Dates, Fake Ghee, And Adulterated Oil Seized In Kanpur Amid Ramadan, Holi Demand

The expired dates are estimated to be worth approximately Rs 50 lakh.

DMK Begins Seat-Sharing Talks, Congress' KC Venugopal Meets MK Stalin

The ruling DMK has started seat-sharing negotiations with allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election and Congress leader KC Venugopal c

S&P/ASX 200 closes lower amid US tariff volatility, most sectors fall while miners defy trend; check top gainers and losers

The Australian sharemarket fell on Monday, February 23, 2026, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 0.61% due to uncertainty surrounding US tariff policy