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J&K Unemployment Rate At 6.7%, Higher Than National Average Of 3.5%: Govt Informs Assembly

JAMMU, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Union Territorys overall unemployment rate cu

Meta-WhatsApp Privacy Policy Case: SC Defers Hearing To Feb 23

New Delhi, Feb 9: The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to February 23 pleas of Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp against a Competition Commission o

Gunda Raj Unacceptable To Us: CJI To Lawyer Who Accused Physical Assault Inside Courtroom

New Delhi, Feb 9: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday observed that Gunda Raj is unacceptable and asked a lawyer, who alleged physical as

Bird Flu in Tamil Nadu: Poultry farms tighten biosecurity

Chennai: Poultry farms across Namakkal district have strengthened biosecurity and sanitation measures following a statewide advisory issued by th

Watch: Do not harass me Naseeruddin Shah snaps at reporter in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A video of veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah being repeatedly questioned by a reporter at an airport has sparked widespread criticism on

Pariksha Pe Charcha | Use Tech To Hone Skills, Improve Potential: PM Modi To Students

New Delhi, Feb 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said students should not let technology enslave them, but use it to increase their poten

Saifeena Secrets: Kareena Kapoor Playfully Admits Who Really Said I Love You First

As for the Devara actor, he said he doesn't remember who said it first.

Supreme Court adjourns WhatsApp-Meta privacy policy case to Feb. 23

The Supreme Court is hearing appeals from tech giants Meta Platforms and WhatsApp against a CCI order imposing a penalty of 213.14 crore on them

Markets pricing in most positives; buy the dips and hold: Analysts

UR Bhat, co-founder & director, Alphaniti Fintech says the trade deals have cleared the air as regards the EU and the US stance, and expects the

PM Urges Discipline, Balanced Use of Technology in Pariksha Pe Charcha

PM Modi said he engages in these conversations to learn from students rather than to teach them

Arms, Narcotics Smuggling Module Busted In Punjabs Amritsar, 5 Held

Chandigarh, Feb 9: Punjab Police busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module with the arrest of five persons in Amritsar, said stat

AI Magic: Titanic With Aishwarya Rai and Rajesh Khanna

Souvikan AI artist and short filmmaker popularly known as Mr Hellrockershared a series of recreated scenes featuring Aishwarya as Rose and Rajesh

Vishwambhara Is Chiranjeevis Costliest Film Ever

The film is expected to generate strong business in the Telugu states.

Pakistan's Harif Rauf, who made Rafale gesture and conceded 50 run in Asia Cup, seen flying kite, netizens say bowling ...

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf faced online ridicule after a video of him flying kites surfaced, coinciding with his exclusion from the T20 World Cup

SRKs Classic Blockbusters Set to Exit Netflix Soon

Except for Kal Ho Naa Ho, the other three films were directed by Karan Johar, with all four produced under the Dharma Productions banner.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya detained while protesting against proposed Namma Metro fare hike in Bengaluru

On February 8, the BJP MP was served a notice for staging a protest at a Namma Metro station without prior notification to the police

Deputy Warden Suspended for Permitting Obscene Dances in AP School

In the name of hosting a farewell party, a group of teachers allegedly organized an obscene dance with transgenders

Yo Yo Honey Singh poses alongside boxing star Amir Khan: With my legendary brother

Mumbai: Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh struck a warm, celebratory note as he posed alongside British boxing icon Amir Khan, calling him his legendary b

Modern Muse Energy: Sharvaris Lehenga the Spotlight

T20 World Cup 2026: Italy opts to bowl against Scotland

Italy is making its World Cup debut, and Madsen said his team was looking to enjoy the contest and express themselves on the big stage

Watch: Sunil Grovers 'Meriyaan Zulfaan' hair-loss song on Kapil Sharma show has AP Dhillon and the internet crying with laughter

Sunil Grover's hilarious hair-loss parody song, 'Meriyaan Zulfaan,' on The Great Indian Kapil Show has gone viral, leaving audiences in stitches.

Counting underway for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Counting of votes for elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra began on Monday morning. The elections, or

JKPSC, JKSSB Collect Over 48 Crore As Application Fee In Two Years: Govt In Assembly

JAMMU, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said in the assembly that the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and th

Scotland vs Italy Live Score Updates, T20 2026: Stewart delivers a single to Munsey

SIR in Hyderabad: Fill these forms to stay hassle-free

Hyderabad: In phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Telangana districts, including Hyderabad, are going to witness the exercise, and

Manipurs Ukhrul tense after night of arson

Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho is scheduled to visit the volatile Litan area in a bid to douse the fire

From Baby Shower to Power Suits: Sonam Kapoors Pregnancy Style Era

Sweden's defence firm SAAB says Gripen fighter jet has place in IAF

In our engagements with the Government of India, we have proposed the creation of the worlds most advanced aerospace industry, comprising multi-l

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Detained For Demonstration Over Metro Fare Hike

He said that instead of providing roads, infrastructure and better amenities, the state government is arresting him.

Watch: Japanese PM Takaichis historic win in parliamentary election

Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8 parliamentary elections, with the Liberal Democratic

Bennehalla flood control project launched to help 37 villages in two north Karnataka districts

During the monsoon, flash floods occur in villages on the banks of the Bennehalla stream, causing immense damage in 37 villages of Dharwad and Ga

Whats next for fintech: top trends to watch in 2026

Beyond UPI-led payments, India's fintech industry is shifting toward agentic, intelligence-driven platforms that learn, predict, and act on behal

Minor girl dies of suspected acid ingestion in Delhi; police probe mother's contradictory statements

Police said the final opinion will be given after receiving the results of histopathological examination and chemical analysis from the forensic

Kanpur accident: U.P. businessmans son ploughs speeding Lamborghini into people; six injured

Eyewitnesses said the car first hit an auto-rickshaw and then crashed into a parked Royal Enfield motorcycle, flinging its rider nearly 10 feet i

Safety-first mindset accelerates transition of high-end technologies in mass-market vehicles: Techarc report

The report also highlighted that despite stagnant demand in entry-level mass-market segments for much of the year, the launch calendar remained a

J&K Has 32 Operational Hydropower Projects With 3,540 MW Capacity; 8 New Proposed, 6 Under Contruction: Govt In Assembly

JAMMU, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Union Territory has 32 operational hydropower

Lok Adalat 2026 Delhi next date February 14: Here's the direct link for token registration, time, steps to apply, how to get rebate, eligibility and more

Lok Adalat Token 2026 Delhi date: Delhi Traffic Police and Delhi State Legal Services Authority will hold a National Lok Adalat on February 14. Y

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Detained For Demonstration Demanding Affordable Transport

BENGALURU, Feb 9: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was on Monday detained for staging a demonstration at Jayanagar Metro station demanding affordable public

This is why Anushka Sharmas almond milk choice makes sense

The cancer we can see and still miss

In plain sight, found too late

Security Forces Continue Search-And-Cordon Operations In J&Ks Kishtwar Under Op Trashi-I

JAMMU, Feb 9: Security forces are conducting search-and-cordon operations in the Chatroo area in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, as part of

Severe winter storm leaves 150 vehicles abandoned as communities rally to rescue stranded motorists in Southwestern Ontario

A severe weekend blizzard paralyzed southwestern Ontario highways. About 150 vehicles were abandoned on Highway 402. Snowmobilers, farmers, and e

Kolkata Metro Railway launches audio message across stations discouraging suicides

It will be played through the public address systems at stations on the Blue Line

2 Passengers from Bangkok Held with Hydroponic Ganja Worth Rs 2 Cr at Bengaluru Airport

Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger who had arrived from Bangkok and seized 1.8 kg of hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 63 lakh

Beyond Money: Scams erode trust in Indian- American community

New Jersey: In a modest hall in Maywood, New Jersey, seniors, students, and families gathered to confront a growing menace that has quietly resha

Messaging power: on a healthy digital marketplace

The data sharing policies of WhatsApp must be scrutinised thoroughly

Tejasvi Surya detained while protesting metro fare hike in Bengaluru

Bengaluru BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained Monday for protesting a Metro fare hike. Surya, also BJYM national president, demonstrated at Jayanag

Delhi girl dies after alleged acid ingestion, autopsy conducted

A 16-year-old girl from Geeta Colony was declared dead at LNJP Hospital days after her condition worsened. Police have conducted an autopsy and a

Curtains Down on Campaigning to Municipal Polls in Telangana Today

The polling will be conducted on February 11 from 7 am to 5 pm. The counting of votes would be conducted on February 13 from 8 am

Rupee rises 21 paise to 90.44 against the U.S. dollar

A retreating dollar index and a positive trend in domestic equities further supported investor sentiments

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 jolts Bangladesh in early morning hours

An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck Bangladesh at 4.50 am IST. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 45 km amid warnings of h

Karnataka proposes teacher recruitment rules prioritising competitive exam scores, fuels fears of encouraging coaching centres

A teacher aspirant alleged that the government has created an environment where it is impossible to get a job without coaching

Japan: PM Takaichi`s LDP secures landslide win in general polls with two-thirds

Japans ruling LDP won a historic two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, giving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a strong mandate to pu

Italy enjoys a record-breaking day at the Winter Olympics by claiming six medals

Italy won 11 medals the last time it hosted the Games, in Turin in 2006

Wall Street Soars as Bargain Hunting and Strong Sentiment Spark Broad-Based Rally

U.S. stocks surged with the Dow jumping over 1,200 points amid renewed buying interest and upbeat consumer sentiment; airline, tech and gold stoc

Homegrown Indian startup founders outperform returnee diaspora, finds study

A study by AnnaLee Saxenian and Vivek Wadhwa reveals that domestic founders lead in commercial outcomes, while returnees play specialized roles

Former CPI leader Pushkar Anand joins JD(U), praises Nitish Kumar`s reforms

Former CPI leader Kedar Pandeys son Pushkar Anand joined Janata Dal (United) in Patna, praising CM Nitish Kumars education reforms and urging you

PM Modi to interact with students on Pariksha Pe Charcha today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students in the second episode of his popular programme Pariksha Pe Charcha on Monday,

Bomb scare at over 10 Delhi schools; search operations underway

According to the Delhi Fire Services, emergency calls were received from multiple educational institutions across different parts of the city in

Sweden's defence firm SAAB seeks Indian Air Force induction for its Gripen fighter jet

Sweden's SAAB offers India a groundbreaking aerospace industry. This includes advanced design, production, and maintenance. The Gripen E fighter

From 55 per cent in Std X to IPS officer: Manoj Patil breaks exam success myths

With board exams just around the corner, Pune IPS officer Manoj Patil recounts how poor early marks didnt stop him from excelling later, warning

Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup match: Will it happen? Heres what PCB and BCB are demanding now and how ICC has responded

India vs India T20 World Cup news: The ICC met with the PCB and BCB regarding Pakistan's boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India. The me

Kanpur tobacco merchant's son crashes Rs 10-crore Lamborghini into several vehicles and pedestrians, several injured

A speeding Lamborghini, reportedly driven by the son of a wealthy tobacco merchant, crashed into vehicles and pedestrians in Kanpur's VIP road, c

Digital arrest scam: Delhi cops uncover Rs 100 crore fraud; two arrested

Delhi Police arrested two men in connection with a large-scale digital arrest scam involving over 190 cyber fraud complaints and suspected procee

Pakistan delays Elon Musk`s Starlink entry over data security concerns

Pakistan has delayed granting a licence to Elon Musk-owned Starlink over data security concerns, geopolitical factors and competition from Chines

Thailand election results: Three major parties in close contest as votes counted

Vote counting is underway in Thailand following an early general election dominated by a close three-way race. With 53 million voters and concern

Anand Mahindra's Monday Motivation is Dr Shubha V Iyengar, a Padma Shri scientist known for giving 'Drishti' to planes

Anand Mahindra's Monday Motivation: This Monday, tech titan Anand Mahindra shared the story of Dr Shubha V Iyengar, a Padma Shri scientist who ha

Do you have a habit of using your phone while driving? Check this to avoid big legal trouble and fines up to $1200 in multiple states; key details inside

Using or touching a mobile phone while driving is illegal across Australian states and territories, with fines exceeding $1200 in some areas. Eve

Valentine Special: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharmas love story; From a shampoo ad to a life away from the spotlight

Virat Kohli love story: Cricket star Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma's journey captivates many. Their relationship began during a 2013 ad

Nine-year-old lands in hospital after electrocution in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In an incident that took place in Hyderabads Kukatpally area on Sunday, February 8, a nine-year-old boy was electrocuted and is battli

New Zealands Christchurch mosque killer appeals conviction

Brenton Tarrant, an Australian former gym instructor, admitted carrying out New Zealands deadliest modern-day mass shooting before being sentence

IIT-Delhi, Germany team makes device to sort current by handedness

If some engineering challenges can be overcome, the technology could lead to low-power computing and new forms of magnetic memory

Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets

In its best result since its founding in 1955, Ms. Takaichis conservative Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds majority in Sundays (February

Affordable 5G phone shipments soar in India in 2025

New Delhi: The affordable 5G smartphone shipments surged over 1,900 per cent in India in 2025 (year-on-year), steered by aggressive pricing, enha

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI level at 206 in 'poor' category

A day earlier, the AQI was 196 in the moderate category on February 7 it stood at 213

Easy money in China drives metals rally as real economy struggles

While overseas experience has proven invaluable in other economies, it appeared to play a diminished role in India's contemporary tech ecosystem

Indices trade firm in early trade; breadth strong

Barring FMCG index the lone laggard, all the sectoral indices on the NSE were traded in green.

Mahanagar Gas posts PAT of Rs 201 crore in Q3; clocks total volumes of 425.07 SCM million

Mahanagar Gas has reported 10.4% fall in standalone net profit to Rs 201.97 crore despite a 17.1% increase in net revenue to Rs 2,058.28 crore in

INR extends gains amid weak dollar overseas; Positive cues from equities support

The Indian rupee is extending gains against the dollar in opening trades on Monday, tracking weakness in dollar overseas and positive cues from l

Bartronics India appoints Dr. Raja Krishna Murthy as Head - Agri Tech Business

The appointment aligns with Bartronics' strategic focus on Project Avio Agritech, its integrated agri-tech platform designed to create new, scala

Blue Cloud Softech Solutions announces strategic plan to invest up to USD 1 billion

For development of AI-powered data centers and digital cloud infrastructure across India

SpaceX prioritises lunar 'self-growing city' over Mars project, Musk says

SpaceX still intends to start on Musks long-held ambition of a city on Mars within five to seven years, he wrote on his X social media platform

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Both Houses to begin discussion on Union Budget 2026-27

Opposition MPs are likely to demand a discussion on the framework of the Trade Agreement between India and the United States

Markets Open Higher on India-US Trade Deal Optimism

The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,888.70, gaining 195 points or 0.76 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 84,177.51, up 597.11 points or 0.71 p

604 held for drunk driving in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as 604 people were arrested for drunk driving in Hyderabad during a special drive over the weekend February 6 and 7. Out of al

2026 Winter Olympics: Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash, in stable condition at hospital

Vonn lost control within moments of leaving the start house, clipping a gate with her right shoulder and pinwheeling down the slope before ending

Gautam Gambhir Hosts Special Dinner for T20 World Cup Team in New Delhi

For India, Mohammed Siraj (3/29), Axar Patel (2/24), and Arshdeep Singh (2/18) picked wickets.

10 Delhi schools receive bomb threat, police and bomb disposal squad deployed

Panic gripped the national capital on Monday morning as at least ten schools, including three in South Delhi, received bomb threat calls. Authori

'Girls responsibility to...': Techie couple who were school sweethearts end in divorce after wife refuses to quit high-paying job to care for mother-in-law

A viral X post details a divorce stemming from a wife's refusal to quit her tech career to care for her mother-in-law. Despite the couple's share

'Want reconciliation with the truth up front': Venezuela frees opposition politicians Guanipa, Armas