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Dryland farmers seek drought declaration for northern Thoothukudi taluks

Why did DMK not take up State autonomy while sharing power in Centre: Palaniswami

He accuses the ruling party of raising the issue only for the Assembly election and charged that it was raking up the issue only to blame the BJP

Two men lose lives cleaning septic tank in Kalaburagi

SHRC registers suo motu case over poor facilities at taluk hospital

The Commission asks the Director of Health Services and the District Medical Officer to conduct an investigation into the matter

Youth held with 3.90 kg ganja

Grocery store owner arrested for killing elderly woman to rob her gold chain

U.S. returnee stages house break-in drama to cover up gold theft

A B.Tech graduate who discontinued his masters, the accused was stealing gold ornaments belonging to his grandmother and other family members sin

Worker found dead at textile unit in Hassan

Highway projects to be a gamechanger in Tirupatis development: District Collector

Delhi among 17 States, Union Territories without e-waste recycling facility: CPCB to NGT

Delhi primarily disposes of its e-waste through agreements between bulk waste generators and registered recyclers located outside the city, with

Madin Academy student secures JRF in Chinese language

DK administration to introduce online system for gun licence issuance

Once online system is in place, licence will be issued or rejected within three months, says Deputy Commissioner H. V. Darshan

Drive against anti-social elements starts in Tirunelveli district to ensure free and fair polls

Tirupati MP Seeks Clarity on Higher Education Bill, Calls for Debate

MP had earlier sought details of the plan to bring universities and higher education institutions under the new framework

Australian cricket fans shocked by early exit, poor show in T20 WC

Where sport is concerned, Australia is one of the most successful nations in the world. With a population of about 28 million, it regularly bags

Was Maxwell on the island?: Lutnick reveals chilling details about Epstein, says My wife knows

At India AI Summit, Sundar Pichai Sips Coffee In Bharat GI Lounge

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, stopped by to have a cup of coffee at the Bharat GI Coffee Lounge in Bharat Mandapam.

Crackdown on illegal flex boards in Mysuru

The DC orders the immediate removal of unauthorised flex boards and banners, and warns of legal action in case of failure to act

Calling Kashmiri Pandits Exodus Propaganda Akin To Genocide: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

Manoj Sinha said those responsible for the trauma inflicted on Kashmiri Pandits will be neither forgotten nor forgiven.

Was Baahubali Responsible for Ranas Failed Health?

Aamir Khan Warns That Bulking Up for a Role, Which He Has Done Too in the Past, Is Dangerous

CPI(M) opposes 15-fold hike in electricity duty on small industries

The per-unit rise to 1 from the existing 6 paise further aggravates the problems of entrepreneurs, who are already reeling under the impact of tr

Word of the day: Coterie

Coterie meaning: Discover the word coterie, meaning a select group with shared interests. Originating in French, it evolved to describe exclusive

Indias AI Moment Explained by Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt Of India | AI Impact Summit

First phase of Wayanad landslide rehab township to be inaugurated on February 25

In the first phase, 178 houses will be handed over to the survivors. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says 327 beneficiaries will be provided land

Indian visas in Bangladesh likely to be 'fully restored' soon as Tarique Rahman takes charge

India is set to fully restore its visa services in Bangladesh. This comes after a recent change in Bangladesh's political leadership. Aniruddha D

Traffic diversions across Hyderabad as thousands attend Shiv Jayanti processions

Climate Response Now Compulsion For J&K; Need Department Studying Climate Change: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the climate response has now become a compulsion for the Union Ter

India joins over 100 countriesin condemning Israels decisions in West Bank

United Nations: India has joined over 100 countries and global organisations in condemning Israels unilateral decisions and measures aimed at exp

Rajnath Singh invites ASEAN countries to benefit from Indias defence technology

The Defence Minister describes ASEAN as a central pillar of Indias Indo-Pacific strategy, emphasising that shared security is the foundation of r

Kerala State Sports department aims to send 250 athletes to 2036 Olympics under Olympic Path scheme: Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman

As many as 5,000 children will be identified at grassroots level across various disciplines and provided with systematic training. They will comp

Cough syrup-linked deaths: Do you realise what dent it caused to country's image, SC asks pharma firm

The Supreme Court questioned a pharmaceutical firm regarding cough syrups linked to the deaths of over 18 children in Uzbekistan. The court expre

Release minimum wages to karmacharis on time, says Karnataka State Commission for Safai Karmacharis chairman

Thai, Indian monks bring 400-km Dhammayatra to Hyderabad with call to revive Buddhism in India

Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along LoC In J&Ks Rajouri

Jammu, Feb 19: An infiltration attempt by terrorists was scuttled by alert troops of the Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri d

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams 'Kerala Story' sequel as communal propaganda

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned 'Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond,' labeling it as fabricated narratives designed to incite commu

Small tea growers urged to rent equipment from INDCO tea factories

Womens New Hormone Hero

Study suggests creatine supplementation may help improve irregular periods and support certain fertility markers in women

'Makes your country stronger': French President Emmanuel Macron on criticism over Rafale deal in India

French President Emmanuel Macron defended the Rafale deal, stating it strengthens India's defense capabilities and strategic coordination. He emp

Workshop at CSIR-CFTRI on sodium reduction in food

Sale of adulterated coconut oil: farmers elated over SHRCs intervention

The Commission sought a report from the Food Safety Commissioner in 15 days and the case would be considered in the next adalat in Kozhikode dist

Netherlands PM Dick Schoof to visit Traffic Management Centre in Bengaluru on Friday to review ASTraM

He will be visiting the city to review ASTraM, a tech-driven approach to analysing and managing Bengaluru city traffic, developed in collaboratio

Telugu film 'Cockroach' to be released in March

EC asks 22 states, UTs to prepare for next phase of SIR expected in April

The Election Commission has directed 22 states and Union Territories to finalize preparations for a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. Th

Tata Motors rolls out February 2026 discounts: Check benefits on Altroz, Nexon, Harrier, Safari and more

Tata Motors has launched attractive customer schemes for February 2026 across its passenger vehicle range. These offers, including cash discounts

In a first, Shia body in Kashmir collaborateswith IMD on Ramzan moon sighting

In the past, Kashmir has many times aligned with announcements made by Ruet-e-Hilal Committees in Pakistan and Iran on moon sighting to start Ram

Delhi hate crime: Mohammed Umardeen shot dead while trying to rescue son

A 35-year-old Muslim man, who tried to save his teenage son from getting beaten up by a group, was allegedly shot dead in Delhis Nandi Nagri on T

CSIR-NGRI launches enhanced rain gardens pilot to improve stormwater harvesting

BJP MLA from North Bengal joins Trinamool

Bishnu Prasad Sharma, who had been publicly critical of the BJP for quite some time now, wields considerable influence in the Gorkhaland region

PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince commend two-way investment flows

India and the UAE are boosting investment and cooperation. Prime Minister Modi met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zaye

When can you see the Total Lunar Eclipse? NASA releases crucial timing maps for March 2026

Prepare for a rare celestial spectacle as a total lunar eclipse graces the skies early Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This 'Blood Moon' event, the last

Iran talks enter critical phase: US wont set deadline as warships deploy and strike risk surges

Iran says no country can deprive it of enrichment rights

Iran's nuclear programme is proceeding according to the rules of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the countrys atomic energy chief Mohamma

Rishi Sunak on how AI can fight famine and healthcare gap

Supreme Court to begin final hearing of pleas challenging legality of CAA from May 5

The petitioners challenging the CAA Act will be heard on May 5 and for half a day on May 6. The respondent Union Government, supporting the legis

Anbumani criticises DMK government for not revising autorickshaw, taxi fares

He points out that costs have risen but the fares have remained unchanged since 2013, affecting the livelihoods of drivers

Poll-related transfers bring new faces among Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors to Madurai City

Six officials in the rank of Assistant Commissioner and 85 Sub-Inspectors have been transferred as Election Commission has stipulated that no off

Civic body decides to regulate auto stands

State contractors association to hold strike over pending bills on March 6

State president of the association R. Manjunath says the government has not cleared dues amounting to 37,370 crore, pending in various department

India calls for deeper cooperation in R&D, biotech, pharma with Switzerland

India is seeking enhanced collaboration with Switzerland in research, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. This move aims to bolster economic rela

Sterilisation, vaccination of community dogs intensified in Perambalur

AI Solutions That Work Here Can Travel Beyond Borders: Premji on Wipros Portable XRay machines

State-level meeting on Census-2027 at Secretariat on February 20

It will focus on various aspects, including planning, coordination mechanisms and training arrangements

Vairamudi Brahmotsava at Melkote from March 23

Vairamudi crown adorning and grand procession to be held on March 28

Keith Urban reportedly furious over Nicole Kidmans new romance link, source says

Speculations regarding Nicole Kidmans potential new romance with MGM Resorts chairman Paul Salem have reportedly disturbed her ex-husband, Keith

3 Social Security changes in 2026 many retirees missed heres how they could affect you

In 2026, Social Security has some new changes that many people did not notice. The earnings limit for working retirees went up, the wage tax cap

T20 World Cup | Brevis looks to carve his own identity

Iconic tusker Padayappa tests nerves in Munnar

The beloved elephant of the tea hills is again on a destructive spree during musth, attacking vehicles along forest routes. Even as concerns rise

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Manyam Collector Pushes for 100% Normal Deliveries

He asked doctors to scientifically analyse the reasons behind caesarean cases and take proactive steps to prevent avoidable surgeries.

Gulbarga Universitys 43rd convocation to take place on February 24; three to receive honorary doctorates

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States are increasing military presence amid stalled nuclear talks. Iran is conducting drills with Russia in the Gulf of Oman

Digital euro to cost EU banks 4-6 billion euros over 4 years, ECB estimates

European banks could face 4-6 billion euros in digital euro implementation costs over four years, according to ECB policymaker Piero Cipollone. T

Global attention to underwater resources adding new dimension to maritime tension: Rajnath

He said this in his address before Chiefs of Navies and heads of delegations of 74 countries who are participating in Exercise MILAN at Visakhapa

Former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah

Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, stemming from his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. This follows a perio

Assam passes Rs 62,294 crore interim budget ahead of polls

Assam's assembly has approved an interim budget of over Rs 62,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This move comes just months before the state

Bharatesh GDs solo show in Bengaluru cuts through layers of pain

Bengaluru-based artist Bharathesh GD talks about his solo show Pain Corporation of India

Assam assembly polls: Congress releases '20-point chargesheet' against BJP govt; accuses it of 'rampant corruption'

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released a 20-point chargesheet against the BJP-led Assam government, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corrup

America bombs Iran? Mystery explosions rock Tehran and Shiraz amid rising war fears

WaveMaker Fuses Design and Development with Architecture-first Agentic Application Generation System for Enterprise Dev Teams

WaveMaker , a leading application platform provider for enterprise-grade web and mobile applications, today announced the availability of its new

The Law Must Proceed In The Investigation of Andrew : King Charles III

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Dignified Return of Displaced Kashmiri Pandits A Priority: L-G Manoj Sinha

Highlighting the sweeping changes underway in the Union Territory, Sinha said that J&K has been undergoing a profound transformation since 2019

Belagavi: Brahmin Samaj Trust complains against encroachments

Apple to manufacture iPhones in Pakistan: Report

Apple is set to manufacture iPhones in Pakistan. The government will offer incentives under a new framework. Apple will also refurbish iPhones fo

WMT stock tumbles despite record holiday sales as Walmarts forecast falls short of expectations - what investors need to know

WMT stock drops after Walmart earnings: Walmart shares saw a dip despite a robust holiday quarter. The retail giant reported impressive revenue g

Borchers Brings Advanced Coating Additives and Local Support to Paint India

Milliken brand spotlights catalysts, dispersants, and adhesion promoters tailoredto India and Asia coatings markets

Cristiano Ronaldo Invests $7.5 Million in Herbalifes Pro2col Technology, Acquires 10% Equity Stake

Long-time partner invests in shared vision for personalized health and wellness

Congress slams death threat to Rahul Gandhi, blames toxic BJP-RSS discourse

Self-proclaimed Modi bhakts are brazenly issuing death threats against Rahul Gandhi in broad daylight without any reprimand from the ruling regi

Hubballi: File special leave petition against High Court order allowing bike taxis, say driver unions to government

Allowing unauthorised bike taxis would not only endanger public safety but also increase the number of road accidents, they say.

Rafale, submarines, tech: Emmanuel Macron maps next chapter with India

Macron at the AI Summit said India and France are forging a special global strategic partnership. This collaboration deepens defence and technolo

Police Inspector booked for amassing disproportionate assets