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Devujis emotional reunion with brother after 40 years; elusive veteran maoist leader Ganapathis cousin appeals to return

No emergency surgery for Kerala Minister Veena George, ICU care to continue, says medical board

Continuous monitoring is necessary and travel is not advisable in her current condition, says board

No intention to insult judiciary, will take action, says Pradhan on NCERT book row

3,000 new buses sought by State-run undertakings of Karnataka in budget

He expects introduction of smart cards to help achieve accuracy in maintaining data, and provide precise information about commuters, communities

NCERT under scrutiny: Legal literacy or political agenda?

In general, most school students in our country lack knowledge about the judiciary and basic legal literacy. To nurture informed citizens, it is

Union Budget 2026: Investing in AI, teachers, and workforce readiness

Orry says no to Taylor Swifts photo request, video viral

Mumbai: Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, has become one of the internets most unpredictable sensations, famous for popping up in the mo

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK in no mood to give into Congress demand for more seats

It is not possible to accommodate their demand as we have to distribute seats to new allies, a senior DMK leader told The Hindu on Thursday

ABB leads industrial water stewardship with AWS gold certification at Nelamangala site

JSW Motors partners with Tata IIS to build tech talent pipeline

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: JSW Motors on Thursday said it has partnered with the Tata Indian Institute of Skills to establish a structured technical tale

TMC replicates Modi's open letter symbolism to post sarcastic response

The Trinamool Congress has responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's open letter to West Bengal. The TMC's social media post sarcastically addr

Goyal meets US Comm Secretary Lutnick, discusses trade and economic partnership

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he has held a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnic

Beyond UPI, merchant payments and financial services power 42 pc of PhonePe revenue

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Digital payments giant PhonePe has reported strong revenue growth and sharply narrowing losses over the past three fiscal year

UIDAI partners with Google to show verified Aadhaar centres on Maps

Locating Aadhaar centres will soon be easier across India. A new partnership between UIDAI and Google will display verified Aadhaar enrolment and

Rupee dips 1 paisa to settle at 90.92 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Feb 26: The rupee slipped 1 paisa to settle at 90.92 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a rise in global cr

Samsung plans to take AI to entry-price smartphones, expand portfolio of Galaxy A series in India

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (US), Feb 26: Leading consumer electronics maker Samsung will democratise Artificial Intelligence technology for its sm

Stock markets end flat in volatile trade

MUMBAI, Feb 26: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended almost flat after a volatile day of trading on Thursday, dragged down by HDFC Ban

Bengaluru Weather forecast: Brace for a hotter summer as IMD issues above-normal temperatures from March

Bengaluru and Karnataka are set for a hotter than usual summer. The India Meteorological Department forecasts above-normal temperatures and possi

PM Modi invites Israeli startups to invest in India

Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Israeli technology companies to invest in India and partner with Indian youth as he visited a

Swiggy, IRCTC expand Food on Train service to 152 stations across India

MUMBAI, Feb 26: Food delivery and quick commerce firm Swiggy on Thursday said it has expanded its Food on Train service, in collaboration with IR

Belagavi City Corporation presents surplus budget

The document estimates receipts at 442.54 crore and an expenditure of 441.62 crore, leading to a surplus of around 92 lakh

Indian-Origin Doctor Told 911 Daughter Drowned In Pool. Autopsy Nailed Her

Months after an Indian-origin doctor was charged with killing her four-year-old daughter by drowning her in a pool at a short-term rental home in

EU seeks to cut Russia dependence; Hungary, Slovakia have other plans

Hungary and Slovakia remain heavily reliant on Russian oil, with reports arguing this dependence is a political choice rather than a necessity; a

Anbumani criticises steep hike in private milk prices, urges T.N. govt. to act

He noted that the prices are significantly higher than those of the State-run Aavin, and that private milk is up to 55% costlier in some categori

Blue God Entertainment acquires Legends League Cricket licensing rights for Rs 49 crore

Blue God Entertainment has secured the Legends League Cricket rights for ten years in a Rs 49 crore deal. This acquisition grants them commercial

7 booked for unlawful assembly in Malegaon municipality namaz case

Nashik: The Maharashtra Police on Wednesday, February 25, booked seven individuals for offering namaz in the Electricity Department office at the

Panel Submits Education Policy Report to Revanth Reddy

Murali, a retired bureaucrat, along with members of the Commission, submitted the report to the Chief Minister

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now theyre hoping to join it

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., February 26, 2026 (AP) Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording studio desk where a research scientist at his

Strange night-time leg sensations? Doctors warn it may be a disease: Check restless legs syndrome symptoms, causes and treatments

A subtle, uncomfortable sensation in the legs that compels movement, often dismissed as stress, could be restless legs syndrome (RLS). This commo

The woman Fighting To Reclaim Her Face From Albania's 'AI minister'

Albanian actor Anila Bisha is fighting to remove her AI-generated chatbot version which she claims Albanian govt is using without her consent.

Expensive skincare not working? Rekhas simple routine keeps her glowing at 71

Brief Claude AI Outage Led To 90% Productivity Drop In Silicon Valley, Claims Startup Founder

The outage occurred on February 24, when thousands of users encountered errors and service interruptions while using Claude's chat and developer

There Was No Burden to Play a Queer Couple Differently: Konkana Sen Sharma

Director Anubhuti Kashyap chose London for 'Accused' to avoid commentary on queer relationships.

Interview | Richard Flanagan: The writers only job is to be not boring

The Man Booker-winning author of The Narrow Road to the Deep North says literature should not be bound by morality or ethics

Kerala HC Takes Note Of Suspected Irregularities In 'Padi Pooja' Bookings At Sabarimala

The court issued the direction after a vigilance enquiry found instances of unauthorised transfer, for higher consideration, of some 'Padi Pooja'

Toss the Coin Repositions Karkhanas brand to reflect its evolution into a full-stack electronics manufacturing partner

How India Can Reach T20 WC 2026 Semifinals: All Possible Scenarios

For India to progress to the semifinals, todays fixtures South Africa vs West Indies and India vs Zimbabwe will play a crucial role

US, Iran hold Geneva nuclear talks amid rising war fears

Geneva: Iran and the US prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has gathere

Watching Muscle-Related Content On Social Media Raises Steroid Use Intentions In Men: Study

The study, led by researchers in Canada and the United States, surveyed 1,515 boys and men aged 15 to 35 who had never used anabolic steroids.

T20 World Cup Live: Huge Boost For India As WI Lose 7th Wicket Inside 100 Runs

West Indies vs South Africa LIVE Score: Pacers Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Corbin Bosch have put South Africa in command in their crucial T20

Russia Duma backs appeal to Europe over plans to supply nuclear arms to Kyiv

MOSCOW, Feb 26: The Russian State Duma adopted an appeal to the French National Assembly, the UK House of Commons, the German Parliament, the Eur

J&K Govt Keeps Order On JKBOSE/SSSA As TET Nodal Agency In Abeyance

JAMMU, Feb 26: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has kept in abeyance its earlier order regarding the designation of the Jammu and Kashmir Boar

North Korea open to improved ties if US recognises its Nuclear status:Kim Jong Un

PYONGYANG, Feb 26: In a rare message to the US, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said Pyongyang would be willing to improve relations with the

Six Planet Parade: Final weekend to witness the spectacle heres when and how

Although it is frequently referred to as a planetary alignment, astronomers note that a six-planet parade is not a flawless straight-line formati

US, Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy to Mideast

GENEVA, Feb 26: Iran and the US prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has

Kenyan police arrest man accused of recruiting fighters for Russias war in Ukraine

NAIROBI, Feb 26: Police in Kenya have arrested a man named in the alleged scheme that duped Kenyans with promises of skilled work in Russia, only

NCERT row: Dharmendra Pradhan vows accountability, action

The Supreme Court has banned an NCERT Class 8 textbook chapter on judicial corruption. The court ordered seizure of all copies. Union Education M

Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP

DHAKA, Feb 26: A court in Bangladeshs capital on Thursday ordered authorities to request that Interpol issue a red notice for the arrest of a Bri

The Secret Agent Review

A haunting political drama set in 1977 Brazil, Kleber Mendona Filhos Cannes-winning Secret Agent explores memory, identity and survival under a r

Gujarats Marriage Amendment Proposal and the Question of Adult Autonomy

Mandating parental consent serves no legitimate or reasonable purpose when the individuals are consenting adults.

2 policemen abducted, killed by militants in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Feb 26: Two brothers, both police personnel, were abducted and later killed by militants in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, offi

No Fee For Air Ticket Changes Within 48 Hours: Aviation Body

Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying an additional charge within 48 hours of booking, subject to certain conditions, wi

DGCA Revises Air Ticket Refund Norms

In case of purchase of ticket through travel agent/portal, onus of refund shall lie with the airlines as agents are their appointed representativ

Rahul Gandhi alleges US pressure on PM over trade deal, says Indian farmers being sacrificed

KANNUR (Kerala), Feb 26: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that US President Donald Trump had used the Epstein files to threaten P

Will Fix Accountability, Take Action Against Those Involved: Education Minister On NCERT Row

New Delhi, Feb 26: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday expressed anguish over NCERT coming up with a chapter on judicial corr

Ramadoss urges DMK govt. to address demands of revenue staff on strike

Still no glow despite skincare? Try Manish Malhotra's simple habit

Manish Malhotra, known as one of Indias most celebrated fashion designers and celebrity stylists, shared his glowing skin secret during this life

PM Modi in Israel visits Yad Vashem, pays tribute to Holocaust victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem. He paid tributes to the victims of the Holocaust. His Israeli counterp

Agamya Gamyaalu: Tracing the global lives of Indias forgotten indentured labourers

In the Telugu book Agamya Gamyaalu, author Mukunda Ramarao draws from his familys migration history to illuminate indentured labour as a shared g

What are Iran's ballistic missile capabilities?

Iran is holding new nuclear talks with the United States. The country possesses a large ballistic missile stockpile in the Middle East. These mis

China urges restraint, says it supports Iran in safeguarding stability

Army Ready For Decisive Ground Action, Wont Be Deterred By Nuclear Threat: Western Commander

Pathankot (Punjab), Feb 26: The Army is fully prepared for future contingencies and will not be deterred by nuclear threats, Western Command chie

'We've utmost respect for judiciary': Education minister vows action in NCERT book row

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured action against those responsible for a controversial Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter on judici

Student council opposes Azim Premji Universitys FIR against Spark Reading Circle, flags asymmetry in outcomes following vandalism at campus

Individuals accused of entering the campus without permission, assaulting members of the university community, and damaging property are facing b

AIIMS-Nagpur Students Allege Worms Found In Hostel Mess Food; Administration Institutes Enquiry

AIIMS Nagpur students reported insects and foreign objects in hostel mess food, prompting an inquiry by the administration despite no formal comp

A Decade of Indias Evolving Naval Diplomacy: From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR

India's 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO in July

Indias 8th Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization is scheduled for July 2026, marking a comprehensive peer review of the countrys tr

Anant National University Kicks Off WITH Festival 2026 and Unveils Its First-Ever Student Fest

Three days of art, design, performance and student-led celebration bring global voices on campus

Rana Daggubati to Prabhas: Where stars eat haleem in Hyderabad

Ramzan is underway, and the streets of Hyderabad are already filled with the aroma of slow-cooked, ghee-rich haleem that leaves food lovers drool

Processing Fees and Hidden Costs in Personal Loan Apps

Vijays TVK tells functionaries not to speak to media without prior approval

In a statement issued on Thursday, party general secretary N. Anand said TVKs State-level, district-level, and other functionaries should not par

Punch The Monkey update: IKEAs $20 orangutan toy sells out at all US, Japan stores after heartbreaking viral moment, now selling at 10x original cost

An Ikea stuffed orangutan has sold out after Punch, the abandoned baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, grabbed the attention of the world

Sri Chaitanya Techno School students shines at skating competition in Belagavi

I Know He's Not Mine: Hyderabad YouTuber Wrote Before Killing Herself

Hyderabad YouTuber Death By Suicide: 21-year-old part-time YouTuber and science student Bonu Komali wrote in her diary that she still waits for t

Lucknow NEET Aspirant Kills Father Due to Alleged Study Pressure

A senior police official said that the rifle and the saw used to chop the body have been recovered as well as parts of the dismembered body

Were Sticking To Same Winning Formula Thats Worked Over Last 3 Years: Ben White

Arsenal defender Ben White praised the squads continuity under Mikel Arteta while weighing the unique demands of domestic and European glory

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Kolkata trams: Once a lifeline, now fading into oblivion

Pictures from Kolkata's tram service, India's only surviving tram network

Goa Nightclub Fire: Police File Chargesheet Against 13 Persons, Including Club Owners

Panaji, Feb 26: The Goa police on Thursday filed a chargesheet in a court against 13 persons in connection with the fire at Birch by Romeo Lane n

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming: When and where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Chennai

Where to Watch IND vs ZIM Match Live: India plays Zimbabwe in a vital T20 World Cup Super Eights game. Following a defeat to South Africa, India

PM Modi pays tributes to victims of Holocaust at Yad Vashem memorial

JERUSALEM, Feb 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem memorial here and paid tributes to the victims of the Holocaust. P

Bomb threat to school in Mangaluru turns out to be a hoax

Police rushed to the school with a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. The search was called off after the police concluded that the threat was a

T20 World Cup: South Africa wins toss, asks West Indies to bat

South Africa are unchanged, while Roston Chase comes in place of Akeal Hosein for the West Indies

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Bodies Of Killed Soldiers

The bodies of 1,000 dead Ukrainian soldiers were given to Ukraine. Russia was given the bodies of 35 dead Russian fighters, Moscow's top negotiat

Kerala High Court stays release of The Kerala Story 2

Court says prima facie there is non-application of mind by censor board while certifying the movie

Kachanatham caste murders: Madras High Court upholds life sentences for 26, acquits one

In 2022, the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Sivagan

Word of the Day: Byzantine

Word of the day: Byzantine is a long, historically rooted and dramatically expressive word meaning excessively complicated or labyrinthine, often

Turmeric Farmers Stage Protest in Nizamabad for Failing to Access e-NAM Portal

For the last two days, the farmers were unable to access the portal to book a slot prompting them to register a protest

Do you burn your salary in 10 days and survive on credit cards? CA shares smart budget tips like the rich do

Salaried Indians can manage finances better with a structured budgeting method. CA Nitin Kaushik suggests dividing income into fixed percentage b

Lung transplantation: hurdles and opportunities in India

In India, while lung transplant outcomes are comparable to those in the West, the shortage of donations as well logistical and financial challeng