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Anbumani criticises DMK over teacher recruitment, flags staffing gaps in schools and colleges

In a statement, Dr. Anbumani said the governments claim of appointing 11,688 teachers over the past five years was inadequate, given that more th

Aus. Women vs Ind. Women third T20I: Mandhana, Jemimah half-centuries take India score to 176/6

India made one change to the side from the previous game, bringing in Shreyanka Patil in place of Kranti Goud

AIMIM chief Owaisi demands investigation into Banswada incident, compensation for affected people

Shirtless protest: 5-day police custody for Youth Congress workers

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday, February 21, sent the four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers, who were arrested for protesting at the AI

Rameswaram fishermen go on day-long strike against arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

About three days ago, 22 fishermen from Rameswaram and Mandapam, who were fishing in the Palk Strait, were arrested along with four of their traw

Joint maritime mechanism in Indian Ocean Region will be based on consensus: Navy Chief

Admiral Tripathi noted that the idea of closer operational cooperation was well accepted and said modalities of a joint task force would be worke

MUDA case complainant and RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna arrested by Bengaluru cyber crime police

Mysuru-based Snehamayi Krishna is accused of using his Facebook account to circulate fabricated documents, edited photographs and manipulated aud

20 years of Tamannaah: The actress speaks about her roles and new jewellery line

Tamannaah Bhatia on what its like to turn entrepreneur with her new jewellery line, and her upcoming projects

Five European nations pledge millions to produce low-cost air defence systems & drones using Ukrainian expertise

Friday's initiative of the E5 nations France, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy comes as one of many European efforts to bolster de

SC Issues Pan-India Directions on Solid Waste Rules Compliance

New Delhi, Feb 21: Flagging uneven compliance with Solid Waste Management (SWM) norms across the country, the Supreme Court of India has issued a

86 nations sign AI Impact Summit declaration: Union Minister

New Delhi: As many as 86 countries and two international organisations have signed the AI Impact Summit declaration, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

IIT Madras launches Bachelor of Science in Management and Data Science

This is the fourth BS program launched by IIT Madras, following the BS in Data Science and Applications, the BS in Electronic Systems, and the BS

When in Rome: Budapest pizzeria offers time-travel twist with ancient Rome-inspired pie

BUDAPEST, Feb 21: In Hungarys capital, a city best known for its goulash, a pizzeria is inviting diners to travel back two millennia to a time be

India, Brazil Set Bilateral Trade Target Of Over USD 20 Billion In 5 Years

NEW DELHI, Feb 21: India and Brazil on Saturday set a bilateral trade target of more than USD 20 billion in the next five years, after Prime Mini

Special drive to curb narcotics: 253 buses checked on Tumakuru Road in Bengaluru

Police teams focused on preventing the illegal transportation of narcotic drugs, and other suspicious materials into the city

PhonePe launches AI-powered natural language search built on Microsoft Foundry

NEW DELHI, Feb 21:PhonePe on Saturday launched an AI-powered natural language search feature built using Microsoft Foundry, allowing users to nav

Police identify man who was fatally shot on Family Day, autopsy reveals details; all you need to know

The man who was shot dead on Family Day in an Alberta neighbourhood has been identified. The autopsy report has revealed key details about the sh

Fact-Check: AI-Manipulated Video Viral as China Prepping Robots to Fight Wars

Few parameters of Deepfake-O-Meter revealed that the viral clip was created using AI.

Food Jihad: AP Muslim Vendor's Harassment by YouTubers Tests TDP's Secular Cred

TDP continues its duplicitous politics even as YSR Congress refuses to oppose Hindutva politically or ideologically.

GCDA rent dispute forces Blasters to shift pre-match press meet online

The denial was the latest episode of the prevailing uncertainty over the stadium rent payable by KBFC to the Greater Cochin Development Authority

Factory to bazaar: How AI is moving from the hands of a few to the imagination of millions

Severe weather warning: Intense rain and dangerous flash flooding threaten Queensland and NT

Millions of Australians are facing severe weather with intense rainfall and dangerous flash flooding expected across Queensland and parts of the

Watch: Stalled talks, rising tensions: U.S.Iran crisis deepens

Tensions between Iran and the United States are rising faster than at any point in recent years. Across the Gulf, in Washington, and throughout E

FIH Pro League: India suffers 0-2 loss to Spain in opening match of Australian leg

Goals from Ignacio Abajo (6th minute) and Ignacio Cobos (36th) proved decisive as Spain combined clinical finishing with disciplined defending to

Joint maritime mechanism in IOR will be based on consensus: Navy Chief

India's Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi announced that any joint maritime mechanism in the Indian Ocean Region will be built on consensus. He

Serbia urges citizens to quit Iran 'as soon as possible'

Serbia has advised its citizens in Iran to depart immediately. This comes as the United States considers military action against Iran's nuclear a

Bangladesh moving towards restoring visa for Indian nationals: Diplomatic sources

Bangladesh had halted issuing of visas in December 2025 when Indian missions faced protest and several incidents of stone pelting targeting India

WhatsApp Introduces New Group History Feature

The company claims that this feature is also built with privacy in mind and does not weaken its encryption standards.

Two DMK functionaries stabbed by party worker in Dindigul

Veera Saminathan, who is the partys Vedasandur South union secretary, and his supporter Nachimuthu were stabbed; accused Manikandan apprehended

Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies

French President Emmanuel Macron lauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on President Trump's tariffs, emphasizing the importance of checks and

CPI(M) State Secretariat terms Congress protests against Health Minister Veena George unwarranted, accuses Opposition of attempting to instigate riots

The Congress have been staging protests against the backdrop of theincident where an artery forceps was found in the abdomen of a womanwho had un

Congress protest at AI summit amounts to treason: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party has strongly criticized the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi. This follows a protest by the Congress's youth wing at th

KH x RK: Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth starrer film's 'born cool' promo drops. Fans reply 'they invented cool'

KHxRK Reunion: Indian cinema is bracing for a tectonic shift as Red Giant Movies officially unveils the first glimpse of the monumental project K

BJP, Congress workers clash in Telangana after leaders argument

Hyderabad: Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress clashed in Telanganas Kamareddy on Saturday, February 21, following an ar

Chenab bridge: Afcons chief recalls Cyrus Mistry refusing to exit project during 2008 crisis

India's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir is now operational. Afcons Infrastructure Limited persevered through pr

Maoism to be eliminated from India by March 31: Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister said CRPF played an important role in Jammu and Kashmir, where the number of stone-pelting incidents has dropped to zero, bes

Trump's tariffs are illegal and money must be returned, says US Senator Chuck Schumer

The US Supreme Court has ruled President Trump's global tariffs unlawful. Senator Chuck Schumer has declared these tariffs illegal and insists th

List of 15 films, series to watch on OTT this weekend (Feb 21, 22)

Hyderabad: Weekends are perfect for unwinding and enjoying some quality time. Whether youre venturing outside or relaxing indoors with a good mov

Priya Maggo Calls Meri Manzil Tujhi Se Her Most Personal Project Yet

Priya added that the project reflects a larger shift where digital creators are stepping into mainstream entertainment spaces.

T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates Pinnacle Infotechs global engineering hub in Madurai

On the occasion, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for a housing project designed to provide accommodation for about 1,200 employ

Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza performs Umrah after embracing Islam

Makkah: Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, captain of Al Nassrs womens team, has performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah,

Naxalism to be eliminated from India by March 31: Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated Naxalism will be eliminated by March 31, 2026. He addressed the 87th CRPF Day Parade in Guwahati. Shah highl

Rajasthan SIR 2026 complete, EC publishes final voter list with over 5.15 crore electors

Rajasthan's electoral rolls have been updated. The Election Commission published the final list with over 5.15 crore voters. This revision proces

Telangana Open School Society 2026 Exams: Class 10, 12 Time Table Released, Complete Schedule Here

TOSS April 2026 Exams: The first examination will hold examination for language papers such as Telugu, Tamil, Oriya, Marathi, and Kannada in the

Telangana Prisons Department denies reports of terror-linked mulaqats at Hyderabads Central Jail

All languages equally worthy of respect: Mamata on International Mother Language Day

On this sacred day, we reaffirm our pledge that if any language comes under attack, we will all stand united against it. All languages deserve eq

US trade gap widens in December; India goods deficit hits $58.2 bn in 2025

The US recorded a $58.2 billion goods trade deficit with India in 2025, placing India among America's larger bilateral trade gaps, alongside the

Rujuta Diwekar Debunks Heart Health Myths, Warns Against Alcohol And Urban Lifestyle Risks

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar addresses common myths about heart health and advises people not to fear traditional foods like coconut, peanuts and

'We did a little flip': Donald Trump says India-US trade deal intact, calls Narendra Modi 'a great gentleman'

US President Donald Trump said the trade framework with India will remain unchanged despite a Supreme Court ruling striking down his use of a spe

White House says India's tariff to drop to 10% temporarily after court strikes down IEEPA duties

The White House has said India's tariff rate will temporarily drop to 10% after the US Supreme Court struck down duties imposed under (IEEPA). Th

India AI Impact Summit still without final statement

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said there was huge consensus on the declaration, the details of which he declined to provide

Google Gemini users can generate AI music through app

With Googles most advanced music generation model Lyria 3, users can create AI music through the Gemini app

Tamil will forever remain my breath, says Kamal Haasan

He extended greetings to Tamils on the occasion of International Mother Language Day

After Supreme Court setback, Donald Trump invokes Section 122 to impose 10% global tariff for 150 days

The tariff, effective February 24, However, several key categories are exempt, including critical minerals, energy products, fertilisers, certain

'Future built on trusted partnerships': India backs Pax Silica initiative; coalition offers strategic edge in semiconductors and AI

The US-led Pax Silica initiative is being seen as a strategic technology alliance aimed at strengthening cooperation in semiconductors, critical

Government will study US Supreme Court tariff ruling: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Commerce Ministry and MEA will react on the matter, says Joshi

UGC fake universities list 2026: Full state-wise list of 29 blacklisted institutions in India

The UGC has identified 32 fake universities operating across 12 Indian states, with Delhi and Uttar Pradesh having the highest numbers. Students

KSPCA member urges Karnataka CM to announce 13th KSRP battalion for Raichur in 202627 budget

Currently, the 6th KSRP Battalion stationed in Kalaburagi and the IRB unit at Munirabad are located approximately 180 kilometers away from Raichu

Thunderstorm alert in 18 Telangana districts on February 23

Industrial Expansion Stalled as 150 Kanals Remain Encroached at J&K's Bari Brahmana Estate

The proposed expansion of the Industrial Estate at Bari Brahmana in Samba district has hit a major roadblock, with 150 kanals of allotted land st

BJP Workers Wave Black Flags At Rahul Gandhi After Congress' Shirtless Protests

BJP workers, supporters and its youth wing members have come out in large numbers in several locations across the country in protest against the

Tariff reboot: The catch in Trump's new weapons of choice

Following a Supreme Court ruling, President Trump has shifted his trade strategy, replacing emergency tariffs with a temporary global import duty

NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar writes to PM Modi seeking ouster of Civil Aviation Minister

Rohit Pawar alleged that Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash at Baramati last month was caused as part of a conspiracy involving the air charter

Election Commission publishes final electoral roll in Chhattisgarh after SIR concludes

The Election Commission of India has published the final voter list for Chhattisgarh. This follows a Special Intensive Revision exercise. The pro

MGP demands reconstitution of Tree Authority to curb tree-felling in Mysuru

During the meeting, MGP members briefed the Deputy Conservator of Forests about the progress of their ongoing tree survey project, which aims to

Aryan Khan wins Best Debutant Director of the Year for Bads of Bollywood, smiles, hugs Mrunal Thakur, Siddhant Chaturvedi after big win

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the award to Aryan Khan. The debutant director was also recently honoured with the Debutan

Announcement: Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth Reunite After 40 Years for KHxRK

The film will be produced under the Red Giant Movies banner.

India Women Elect To Bat Against Australia In Deciding T20I

India to bat against Australia in the third T20 International.

Allu Arjun and Ram Charans Photo From Allu Sirishs Pre-Wedding Party Goes Viral

While AA22 will hit the cinemas in late 2027, Peddi is scheduled to arrive on April 30 this year.

MP: Minors make cow wear skull cap, right-wing group files FIR

Guna: Two Muslim minor boys were booked for innocently making cows wear the Islamic skullcaps in Madhya Pradeshs Guna district on Thursday, Febru

Scholarships: February 21, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

How India can build a STEM Knowledge Grid by 2030

A decisive shift from the classroom to a distributed national knowledge grid, co-created through modern Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), is ne

India, Brazil aim to deepen bilateral ties as PM Modi eyes $20 billion trade milestone

Prime Minister Modi and Brazilian President Lula held talks, highlighting the strong India-Brazil partnership. Both nations are committed to incr

J&K: LoP Sunil Dares NC To Prove Special Status Claim, Questions Govt In Assembly

SRINAGAR, Feb 21: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday accused the ruling National Conference (NC) of confusing pe

Election shock in Rajasthan: Hundreds seek voter name deletions without consent

Hundreds of Form 7 applications seeking deletion of voter names surface mysteriously in Rajasthans Chohtan Assembly constituency.

AP: Two held for diverting Rs 34 lakh to cricket betting apps

Nellore: At least two persons have been arrested for allegedly running an online cricket betting racket after luring victims with promises of inv

BCYP to organise BC Simha Garjana rally seeking 44% reservation, caste census in Andhra

The participating leaders will also press for 44% reservation to the BC communities in education, employment, local bodies, and legislative bodie

Shirtless protest: Court reserves order on Delhi Police plea for custody of arrested IYC workers

The arrested protesters were Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar; Kundan Yadav, IYC state secretary, Bihar; Ajay Kumar,

One Man Committee on SIT Report Insult to SC, Judicial Process: YSRCP

Appointing a one-man committee after the SIT filed its chargesheet is nothing but an insult to the Supreme Court and the judicial process, said K

Chargesheet To Be Filed Against Mehul Choksi's Son, Fugitive Tag Likely

In a significant development in the nearly $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is preparing to fil

CleanMax mobilises Rs 921 cr from anchor investors; IPO to open on Feb 23

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, a commercial and industrial renewable energy provider, on Friday said it has raised Rs 921

Gods Own Country navigates big hurdles to revive tourism sector

PM Should Put India-US Trade Deal on Hold: Congress

Jairam Ramesh said the government must state categorically that there will be no import liberalisation till clear cut clarifications from the Ame

Brazilian President Lula da Silva meets PM Modi & President Murmu; gets grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM should put India-US trade agreement on hold, renegotiate terms of deal: Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says government must state categorically that there will be no import liberalisation till clear cut clarifications

2 Held in AP for Diverting Investment Funds to Cricket Betting Apps

We have arrested two persons who induced victims by promising profits on investments and later diverted the funds to online cricket betting throu

LoP Sunil Sharma Dares NC To Prove Special Status Claim, Questions Govt In Assembly

SRINAGAR, Feb 21: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday accused the ruling National Conference (NC) of confusing pe

NASA Mission To Send Humans Back To Moon Scheduled In March

NASA on Friday set March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

Rahul Gandhi Appears In Maharashtra Court In RSS Defamation Case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrate's court to furnish a fresh surety in a 2014 defamation case file

Meri Zindagi Hai Tu episode 31: Airing today or delayed again?

Hyderabad: Fans of Meri Zindagi Hai Tu have been eagerly waiting for clarity after the sudden change in the shows airing schedule during Ramzan.