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JNU students detained for launching protest against V-Cs casteist remarks

Students allege police brutality, say heavy barricading stopped them from marching out;police claim officers were bitten by protesters, prompting

Kejriwal to lead anti-govt. rally in March over job cuts

From the ashes, emerges a green idea at Brahmapuram

The first Compressed Biogas plant in the State, which converts biodegradable waste into biogas, has become operational at the Brahmapuram garbage

Domestic help held after ED raidto rob employer of 4 lakh unravels

Power boost: Gupta unveils infra projects

Stand-off between Delhi and H.P. police forces triggers political row in hill State

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu termed Delhi Polices action an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the State

Supreme Court adjourns plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention under NSA to March 10

A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale said it would go through the videos of Wangchuks speeches submitted to the court

CM Stalin lays foundation for small dam across Koilmalaiyar river in Vellore

120 Drivers Pledge Safe Riding Through Arrive Alive

Officials briefed the participants on traffic regulations, signal compliance, lane discipline, prevention of drunken driving, dangers of mobile p

CM Stalin virtually inaugurates District Central Library in Ranipet

Analysing Indias cycle of deprivation and affluence

Analysis of income mobility during 2014-25 shows sharp upward and downward shifts, with implications for social stability

Budget aims to transform Thrikkakara municipality into waste-free local body

The Budget envisages a revenue of 19,64,74,5225 and an expenditure of 17,64,53,4500

Prof. M.S. SwaminathanFisheries Fair gets underwayin Chennai

We are protecting Iranian interests!: Tehran issues big statement on talks with US in Geneva

NGO submits recommendations to prevent caste-based crimes to panel

T.N. government simplifies processing of planningpermission applications in notified HACA areas

Tomato Prices Hit Rock Bottom In Chittor

Data from the Madanapalle Agricultural Market Committee shows a steady decline in prices alongside rising arrivals

High milk demand in Tamil Nadu pushes private dairies to hike retail prices

Taking sides: On Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Israel

Indias relations with Israel should not be at the cost of ties with Arab world

Ocado layoffs explained: Why 5% of jobs are cut, which roles are affected, and whats next for global expansion

Ocado layoffs 2026: Ocado is reducing its global workforce by approximately 1,000 employees, about 5% of its staff, as part of a restructuring ai

Quote of the day by Bette Davis: The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he's dead.

Quote of the Day: Bette Davis famously said, The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he's dead. This philosophy h

A brittle shell: On ISRO and transparency

ISRO should choose transparency ago reinforce public confidence

India Humble Zimbabwe, Stay in Race for Semis

Abhishek, Hardik power record 256; WI clash now virtual QF

Tambaram Corporation launches digital enumeration of households to improve health service delivery

We wanted to put fear in the opposition bowlers: Tilak

The under-fire Tilak Varma was back to his menacing best as he smashed an unbeaten 44 (16b, 3x4, 4x6) at a whopping strike rate of 275.

Woman among four persons arrested for abduction, assault on carpenter in Royapettah

A light moment at Pusa

Report: Washington Post bleeds over $100M in 2025, forcing widespread layoffs

The Washington Post is facing serious money problems in 2025 after losing over $100 million. The company is cutting many jobs and trying to reduc

Google Nano Banana 2 Gemini app launched: Features, what do we know about new AI mode?

Google rolled out the Nano Banana AI image editor in August, which quickly became a viral sensation, attracting 13 million first-time users to th

SIR is a bloodless genocide of citizenship, says Parakala Prabhakar

Garbage trucks continue to emit foul smell in Chennai; residents call for solutions

During the 2024 Budget presentation of GCC, Mayor R. Priya had announced that fish nets would be procured for 102 tipper vehicles to prevent spil

408 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 2.05 Crore Seized In Bhadradri-Kothagudem

Addressing a press conference in Kothagudem, superintendent of police B. Rohit Raju said that acting on credible information, police conducted ve

Report flags air and water pollution by Panipat textile recycling industry

Smart Cards for Mahalakshmi Scheme

Tenders called; pilot projects scheduled to begin from mid-March

Why is oil price surging now by $1 and will it continue to rise or finally drop? Oil rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is oil price surging now by $1 and will it continue to rise or finally drop? Oil prices increased during a volatile session as the United Sta

Guntur Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Sunil Naik

Sunil Kumar Naik, in a case related to a custodial torture case

397 crore transformer procurement scam: Madras High Court calls for DVAC inquiry report and minutes of tender committee meetings

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan pass the orders on a 2024 writ petition filed by Arappor Iyakkam for registr

Did Savannah Guthrie ever reveal a key kidnapping clue in her emotional plea? Here's what Megyn Kelly thinks

Megyn Kelly believes Savannah Guthrie's latest plea about her missing mother, Nancy, revealed a crucial detail: Nancy was taken from her bed in t

US, Ukraine talk peace; Russia strikes big on Kyiv

Ukrainian and US officials met in Geneva to advance post-war reconstruction plans even as Russia launched 420 drones and 39 missiles in fresh str

After NCERT Row, Information Ministry Asked To Stop Circulation Of Book

The Union Ministry of Education wrote to the ministries of information and broadcasting, and electronics, asking them to stop the dissemination o

Swachhata Rath Yatra and Cycle Rally to Promote Cleanliness and Sustainable Technologies

Congress Leaders From Nizamabad Eye Rajya Sabha Seat

A senior Congress leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the party high command was inclined to consider new faces for the Rajya Sabha

EPS Promises Welfare Measures for Muslims

The AIADMK leader predicted that cases would be filed against local administration minister K.N. Nehru as soon as Assembly elections were announc

T.N. increases guest lecturers pay by 5,000 a month

Afghanistan Attacks Border Posts, Claims Dozens Killed, Pakistan Hits Back

Afghanistan attacked Pakistani forces on Thursday and claimed to have killed and captured dozens of soldiers in retaliation for deadly air strike

Suicide prevention should be national priority, says Kovind

Etala Criticises Revanth Govt Over Slum Demolitions

Etala highlighted demolitions in Khammam on Bhoodan lands, where poor migrants built huts without notice, using 10,000 police in war-like raids.

Chinese boss distributes $26 Million in cash at year-end party, employees take what they can carry

A Chinese company, Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd., made global headlines by offering 180 million yuan (US$26 million) in year-end bonuses. Emplo

Jewellery shop owner succumbs to burns after cylinder explodes at his unit in Sowcarpet

Viral claim says earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026 What does NASA say?

Online posts claim Earths gravity will vanish for seven seconds on August 12, 2026, allegedly causing catastrophic damage and 40 million deaths.

HC upholds life sentences of 26 convicts in Kachanatham caste murders, acquits one

Sena, Congress talk tough with NCP (SP) over Rajya Sabha seat

An MVA meeting on Thursday was inconclusive as both the parties stuck to their positions.

SC slams functioning of tribunals, points out lack of accountability

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized tribunals nationwide. Judges stated these bodies have become a liability and a headache. Significant is

Big bang theory: Surya & co. regain firepower as India thrash Zimbabwe to set up virtual knockout clash vs West Indies

India delivered a powerful batting display to defeat Zimbabwe by 72 runs. This win revitalized India's World Cup campaign. Abhishek Sharma and Ha

Muktyala Lift Scheme to be Completed by September: Uttam

Rs 1,642 crore project to irrigate 45,000 acres in Huzurnagar.

Sunetra Pawar took oath under pressure: Rohit Pawar

Rohit Pawar stated Sunetra Pawar was pressured into taking oath soon after Dada's death. He blamed experienced party leaders for this decision. C

Two held for possession of narcotic substances

WRD seeks central research institutes support to address structural issues in Cholavaram reservoir

A team from Central Soil and Materials Research Station suggests geophysical investigation to analyse the geological characteristics of the subsu

New super-speciality block at Ernakulam MCH to be inaugurated on March 3

'Thankful To Media For Bringing Issue Into Public': Top Court On NCERT Row

The Supreme Court on Thursday thanked the media for bringing to the fore the issue concerning NCERT's Class 8 social science book containing offe

DC Edit | Donald Trump Brazens It Out

Was any light shed on the issues that got him elected over the Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024, but which may have turned into susceptibilities ah

PM Narendra Modi's visit to Israel is against country's policy, says Mehbooba Mufti

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti and MP Aga Ruhullah have voiced strong opposition to PM Narendra Modi's visit to Israel. Mufti criticized the visit

On MVA table: Rajya Sabha for Sharad Pawar, Council for Uddhav Thackeray

The proposers are citing this combo formula to various stakeholders as the most viable option to build a larger consensus by cutting across the M

T20 World Cup: Almost Everything Falls Into Place for India in Win vs Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup 2026: With a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, India are now firmly back in the semi-final race.

Israel set to allow 50,000 more Indian workers by 2030

India and Israel have agreed to welcome up to 50,000 more Indian workers in the coming five years. This decision was made during a meeting betwee

Telangana to Introduce One-Time Road Safety Cess on Vehicles from March 1

A Telangana gazette notification states that the road safety cess is aimed at organising additional funds for road safety.

Supreme court notice to Centre on plea seeking safeguards against false criminal cases

The Supreme Court has formally sought a response from the Union government on a Public Interest Litigation calling for safeguards against false c

Supreme Court seeks centre, ECI reply on PIL against poll money power

A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observed that the issue raises complex constitutional questions.

DMKs Women Campaigners Touch a Chord With Voters

Brigades highlight welfare gains, target women voters

Police, Students Injured In Clash During JNU Protest March, Several Detained

Police and JNU students were injured after they clashed during a march by the students' union here on Thursday, with police claiming that they we

Quote of the day by Katharine Hepburn: 'Life is to be lived. If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well better find...' - lessons on purpose of life and work by the Oscar-winning actress of Morning Glory and On Golden Pond

Quote of the day by Katharine Hepburn: Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn's powerful quote champions active engagement and finding passion in work.

Inside Iran's Missile Power: Why It Alarms West And How Far They Can Reach

Iran holds a new round of nuclear talks with the United States on Thursday in Geneva. Its arsenal of missiles has been a sticking point in negoti

Tribal Farmers Intensify Stir for MSP for Cashew Crop

Farm leaders said cashew cultivators were struggling due to the absence of a remunerative price, unlike growers of paddy, sugarcane and cotton wh

UGC, NEET and now NCERT: Education Ministry faces fifth major decision reversal in 18 months

In the past 18 months, Indias education ministry has rolled back five key policy decisions, most recently scrapping a Class 8 NCERT textbook chap

HC Seeks TG Response on Media Accreditation Policy

The petitions were filed by the Hi-Tech Print and Electronic Media Association, Telangana Urdu Working Journalist Federation and Creative India B

India, Israel elevate ties to special strategic partnership; sign 16 MoUs

India and Israel have elevated their relationship to a special strategic partnership. Both nations will jointly develop and manufacture weapons t

Komatireddy Venkat Reddy Calls on Doctors to Serve Poor

The minister said the medical profession provides an opportunity to serve underprivileged sections and commands respect in society.

Peddapalli MAO Suspended Following ACB Raid

The action was taken after alleged irregularities and procedural lapses were reportedly detected during the ACB inspection. According to official

From Seemanchal, Amit Shah sounds poll bugle for Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed strong confidence that the BJP will secure victory in the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls. He declare

AP CM Backs Interlinking of Rivers To Ensure Water Security

CM unveils plan to complete pending irrigation projects

Court acquits Assistant Professor

'Heads must roll': Supreme Court bans NCERT book, calls for deeper probe

The Supreme Court has sharply rebuked an NCERT Class 8 textbook over a chapter addressing judicial corruption, calling its portrayal unacceptable

CJI Surya Kant vows registry reforms after dismissed plea relisted

Heading a three-judge bench, CJI Kant said he would order a deeper administrative probe and question Registry officials who hink they are perman

To deliver speed to exporters customs rules must be recast: Revenue secretary Arvind Shrivastava

Indian exporters need faster and more reliable customs procedures. Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava emphasized this need as India expands its

New income tax regime: Monthly TDS returns, HRA tax rule recast on wish list

Out of the total suggestions, about 450 suggestions are relevant and have been picked up by the department for further deliberation. These are fr

Sunetra Pawar elected NCP national president, tightens grip on party

Sunetra Pawar is now the NCP's national president. The party made this decision at its national convention in Mumbai. Praful Patel proposed her n

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Why is silver price down today and will it continue to fall or touch $100 again? Silver fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price down today and will it continue to fall or touch $100 again? Spot silver dropped 2.4% to $87.25 per ounce as investors waited

A sociologist and propagandist of democratic values

Professor T.K. Oommen, who passed away on February 26, laid the foundation within the institutional space to probe any issue sociologically

India-Israel Ties Elevated To Special Strategic Partnership During PM's Visit

India and Israel on Thursday announced the elevation of their bilateral relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and