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German leader presses China for fair trade and help ending Ukraine war

BEIJING, February 25, 2026 (AP) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Wednesday for deepening ties with China, while pushing for fairer trade

From April 1, all petrol pumps mandated to sell E20 fuel

New Delhi: The government has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 across

Tourist from Bhopal killed as SUV driven by youth hits car in Goa

Bhagatram Sharma (65) suffered serious injuries when a Mahindra Thar driven by Shaurya Goyal, a Delhi resident, hit one side of the hatchback car

Pleas against The Kerala Story 2 premature, misconceived: Producer to HC

Kochi: The producer of The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond has told the Kerala High Court that the pleas opposing the films release were premature, m

ISRO chairman to visit Shivamogga to take part in Science Day programme

The programme will be held at Kuvempu Rangamandira at 4 p.m.

Sasikalas entry ahead of T.N. Assembly polls may aggravate AIADMKs woes

The likelihood of the AIADMKs support base in Tamil Nadu getting fragmented further looms large as Ms. Sasikala trained her guns on party general

Stray dog beaten to death; case registered under BNS and PCA Act

The accused are alleged to have unlawfully assembled with the intention of committing the offence and attacked the dog using a wooden stick causi

Modis Israel visit: Balancing strategic ties amid West Bank tensions

The visit comes shortly after India aligned with more than 100 countries at the United Nations in criticising Israels moves in the West Bank

Stock markets end marginally higher after volatile day of trading

After a volatile day of trading, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 50.15 points or 0.06% higher at 82,276.07

Rupee dips 1 paisa to settle at 90.96 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 25 (PTI) The rupee stayed range-bound for the second consecutive day on Wednesday and settled 1 paisa lower at 90.96 (provisional) ag

A year of contrasts: How 2025 reshaped Indias startup funding landscape

A deep dive into a year marked by restrained VC funding, buoyant IPOs, and early signs of a shift in investor sentiment.

Protest against proposed stadium at KSIC filature factory at T. Narsipura near Mysuru intensifies, weaving staff stay away from work

Around 700 workers of the Mysuru weaving unit, 150 from Channapatna and nearly 190 from the filature factory stayed away from duty, disrupting op

Pro-Pakistan Links BJP President Nitin Nabin makes explosive allegations against Rahul Gandhi

No development funds on priority for villages without cremation grounds: Minister

In a written reply to a question regarding an incident at Patewadi in Ahilyanagar district, the tribal woman's body was taken to a government off

145 East arrives in Chennai, reimagining Bengals gamcha into contemporary, summer-ready silhouettes

At Studio Samasta, the collection features a summer-ready edit of ankle-length dresses, palazzo pants, and saris all inspired by the traditional

Wait is over! First photo of Rashmika, Vijay as bride and groom

Hyderabad: Just a day remains before Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda officially become husband and wife. After years of speculation and w

Iran resists Trump pressure as US deploys troops ahead of Geneva talks

Dubai: Iran pushed back on Wednesday, February 25, against United States (US) President Donald Trumps pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in

We have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before: Donald Trump

Did Gautam Gambhir Hit Back at Trolls After India vs South Africa Match? No!

We found that the video dated back to December 2025 and is not recent.

Centre to launch e-rupee pilot project for subsidy distribution in Puducherry

Under the programme, food subsidy will be credited to identified beneficiaries in the form of programmable CBDC tokens directly into their wallet

President Murmu bats for cultivation of medicinal plants to benefit farmers, soil health

Buldhana, Feb 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday made a strong pitch for medicinal plants, saying their cultivation improves not only the

Beyond Bengaluru IT event in Shivamogga on February 28 to lure investors from State capital

Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra will inaugurate the event at 10.30 a.m. in the presence of FKCCI chairperson Uma Reddy, vice-president Ram Prasad,

Rupee dips 1 paisa to settle at 90.96 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.94 against the greenback and traded in a narrow range through the session before settli

German leader presses China for fair trade, help ending Ukraine war

BEIJING, Feb 25: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Wednesday for deepening ties with China, while pushing for fairer trade rules between th

Nileshwar to become Moringa hub after tree declared official town symbol; 5 lakh allocated for project

Municipality will roll out a Three Moringa in Every Yard campaign, establish small-scale industry network centered on value-added moringa product

The best AI tools you're not using yet (2026 edition)

Discover the best free AI tools for research, productivity, creativity and automation in 2026 powerful options that quietly outperform the hype.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Sorens grandson dies in Manali

Champai Soren said his grandson suddenly fill ill and was taken to a hospital but could not be saved; Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren condo

Delhi couple accused of hurling racial slurs at Northeast neighbours sent to 14-day judicial custody

The couple was produced before Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh on February 25, who later remanded them in judicial custody till March 11

Public Figures in High Offices Cannot Target Particular Community: SC

The observations were made by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan in a separate judgment on a plea challenging release of upcoming Netflix crime thriller 'Ghoos

Confident my Israel visit will further strengthen ties: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Wednesday that he is looking forward to his visit to Israel and expressed confidence that it wi

US, South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

SEOUL, Feb 25: The US and South Korean militaries said on Wednesday they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster the

Japan demands swift release of Japanese national detained in Iran

TOKYO, Feb 25: Japans government said Wednesday that a Japanese national has been detained in Tehran since January and demanded the Iranian autho

Israeli media hails Modi visit as strategic reset, landmark moment

JERUSALEM, Feb 25: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for Israel from India for a visit expected to upgrade the bilateral ties to

Delhi couple accused of hurling racial slurs sent to judicial custody

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday, February 25, sent a couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their Northeastern neighbours to 14 days of

Chandra Grahan 2026 and Holika Dahan Clash: When should you celebrate Choti Holi, March 2 or 3? Exact date, timings, do's and don'ts

Lunar Eclipse 2026 and Choti Holi Clash: 2026 Holi celebrations face a rare celestial alignment as a total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) coincid

Watch | Talibans new rules: Legalising abuse against women and saving abusers

In this video Aniket Singh Chauhan and Kallol Bhattacherjee break down what the Talibans new criminal code says, how it fits into the Talibans br

Two Migrant Labourers Die as Train Runs Over Them in Punjab

Chandan Paswan (37) and Rajan Rishi (40), both natives of Bihar, died on the spot in the accident, the officer added.

Namaz offered at Maharashtra municipal office, BJP invokes Hindu Rashtra

Nashik: A group of Muslim men offering prayers in Maharashtras Malegaon Municipal Corporation office drew strong reactions from right-wing leader

Motorist hit by truck near Tiruvottiyur, dies

UK Enforces Digital Travel System, Mandatory eVisas for Indians

The new procedure will replace paper-based visa stickers as part of a phased programme over recent years

ABVP activists booked for trespass, assault at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru

In the incident, six security guards and one student sustained injuries

Smartphone now Indias top export category with total overseas shipment worth USD 30 bn: Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Smartphone has become Indias top export category with overseas shipments worth USD 30 billion in 2025, Union Electronics and I

Vikram Solar, Waaree Energies see limited impact from US CVD on Indian solar goods

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Vikram Solar and Waaree Energies do not see any material adverse or limited impact from the US decision of imposing countervai

SS Rajamouli unveils Indias most advanced Motion Capture Lab at Annapurna Studios

Annapurna Studios has launched the A&M MoCap Lab, the countrys prominent Motion Capture facility, in partnership with Mihira Visual Labs and powe

Telangana braces for summer, heatwave likely from March 2-7

Hyderabad: Summer officially begins in Telangana after a two-day unseasonal rain, with dry winds to sweep across districts, starting from Thursda

5.5 lakh seized from house of panchayat official arrested in 15 lakh bribery case in Kochi

The accused, an overseer with Vadavucode-Puthencruz panchayat, was produced before the Muvattupuzha Vigilance Court on Wednesday

IIM Nagpur Bars Over 70 MBA Students From Mid-Term Exams Over Pool Party

IIM Nagpur news: Nearly 400 students from both batches staged a silent protest on campus and warned of boycotting the examinations. The protest w

Volunteers document 242 bird species in Hyderabad in three seasons; Telangana State bird numbers vary

Indonesia frees, deports American who spent 11 years in prison for Bali 'suitcase murder'

Tommy Schaefer was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of Heather Mack, during a luxury vaca

Odishas Centurion University Earns 'Elite Maritime Centre of Excellence Status

The designation recognises institutions that demonstrate exceptional standards in maritime education and training, particularly in preparing futu

At VR Mall, Anna Nagar, Madras Art Guild blends art with sustainability

Madras Art Guilds presentsFuture is Now exhibit , this years edition,showcases ing over 1,300 works spanning paintings, photographs, installation

Watch: Cities in southeastern Brazil hit by floods, landslides

Severe floods in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 25 people and left dozens missing in the state of Minas Gerais, officials said on Tuesd

Meet Karan Bhangay: The Man Who Made Coordination the Most Valuable Service of All Time

Even before concierge became a buzzword, he recognised its value. Today, when the super rich want something handled quietly and flawlessly, they

After Killing of Top Drug Lord, Cartels Use Fake News to Spread Fear in Mexico

Unrest did indeed break out in many parts of Mexico as loyalists to El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, set up roadblocks

'Portion On Judiciary Will Be Removed': Government Sources Amid NCERT Row

Reference to corruption at various levels of the judiciary will be removed from NCERT Class VIII textbooks, high-level government sources told ND

'Puppet of foreign powers': Piyush Goyal labels Rahul, Gandhi clan & Congress 'compromised'

Putting all the members of the Gandhi family, who have ruled the nation, in the dock, the Union minister said the clan never shied away from comp

Watch | Wayanad: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to hand over home to landslide survivors on March 1

I Moulded My Game Around Dave : Tristan Stubbs

You can't just try and go too early, then you all blow out. Its about managing the situation : Tristan Stubbs

Identity isn't a spelling test: Brittas to Tharoor over 'Keralam' remarks

The Union Cabinet has approved changing the states official name from Kerala to Keralam. CPI(M) leader John Brittas emphasised that this is a for

M3M India's GIC (Gurgaon International City) Records Rs. 2,000 Crore Phase 1 Sales; Inventory Sold Out in 3 Days

2,000 crore. The company has also awarded the warehousing leasing mandate for the development to Anarock. 12,000 crore. Conceptualised as a fores

Police wale peecha nahi chodege: Allahabad HC slams UP police for filmy FIR

The Allahabad High Court rebuked the Uttar Pradesh Police for filing a dramatic, straight out of a movie first information report (FIR) in a case

Pakistan: PTI approaches SC for Imran Khans treatment at hospital of choice

Islamabad, Feb 25: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Wednesday filed a petition in the countrys Supreme Court requesting the medical tr

Organs of eight-year-old girl save multiple lives in Coimbatore

Coimbatore girl declared brain dead; liver, kidneys and other organs harvested under Transtan guidelines

US Announces Preliminary 126% Countervailing Duty On Imports Of Certain Indian Solar Goods

New Delhi, Feb 25: The US has announced preliminary countervailing duty of 125.87 per cent on imports of certain Indian solar goods alleging that

U.N. Security Council sanctions four Sudan commanders over El-Fasher atrocities

The four are high-ranking members of the Rapid Support Forces, which a U.N. probe last week determined had committed acts of genocide in their 18

Scindia Calls BSNL Directors Visit Demands Absurd, Shocking, Says Show-Cause Notice Issued

New Delhi, Feb 25: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday slammed the absurd and shocking demands and arrangements linked to a

No black box in air ambulance crash in Jharkhand, AAIB team investigates the site

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has collected key evidence and will continue investigations tomorrow, Sub-Divisional Police Officer

Enough with the death: Top UN official calls for unconditional ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

UAE targets unlicensed maid agencies, 12 firms closed

Abu Dhabi: The UAEs Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has closed 12 offices involved in recruiting domestic workers without t

BMC presents Rs 80,952.56 crore FY26-27 Budget; up 8.7 percent from current fiscal

BMC Budget 26-27: Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, has proposed a significant budget of over Rs 80,000 crore for the

A new director is being appointed to lead the Louvre Museum after jewel heist, sources say

The Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa, is set to welcome a new director. Art historian Christophe Leribault will take charge. He faces the significan

Pakistan wary of militant attacks after Afghanistan air strikes

Islamabad blames Kabul for allowing the fighters to use Afghanistan as a safe haven. Kabul denies the charges, saying the militancy is Pakistans

Zoom Introduces Next-gen Zoom Virtual Agent to Automate End-to-End Customer Resolution

New virtual agent capabilities reduce customer effort, prevent repeat contacts, and give service leaders confidence to scale automation

Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur Honors Childhood Cancer Warriors on International Childhood Cancer Day 2026

Supreme Court judge reminds state, non-state actors that art, cinema cannot be used to vilify communities

Screening of CBFC-certified films cannot be stopped by threat of violence; may lead to anarchy: Justice Bhuyan

Anant National University Hosts a Special Author Talk by Berjis Desai on His Latest Book Modis Mission

GHMC Commissioner inspects sanitation efforts across Secunderabad

Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner RV Karnan on Wednesday, February 25, inspected sanitation efforts across t

Land Identified For 579 Panchayat Ghars Across J&K, 204 Completed: Officials

JAMMU, Feb 25: In a push to strengthen grassroots governance infrastructure, the Jammu and Kashmir government has identified land for 579 panchay

Sanjay Leela Bhansalis family issues statement amid hospitalisation reports: There is no cause for concern

The filmmaker celebrated his 63rd birthday on Tuesday and some reports claimed that he had suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Kokilaben Dh

'Killed For Rs 20,000, ISI Behind It': Punjab Police On Cops' Killing

The killing of the two policemen near the India and Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur was carried out by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligen

74 pc passengers unaware of low-cost Udaan Yatri Cafe at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: A survey conducted by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) showed that most passengers at the Rajiv Gandhi Internation

China adds chip design services to encouraged imports list

China is ramping up support for its semiconductor sector by expanding the list of encouraged imports to include chip design services and equipmen

Inside Mumbai's Worsening Air Pollution Crisis

Mumbai woke up to yet another blanket of haze on Tuesday morning, with a grey veil hanging over the skyline from Bandra to South Mumbai.

Zelensky schedules high-level UkraineUS Geneva talks for Thursday

Rustem Umerov, Ukraines lead negotiator, is set to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday as part of preparations for anticipated tril

Results of 9 years of policy reforms evident in UP's growth: CM Yogi Adityanath in Tokyo

The minister, while addressing the gathering in Tokyo, also asserted that Uttar Pradesh is the food basket of India and a state with the largest

'Case of broken relationship': Delhi HC observes breakup may not amount to abetment of suicide

A Delhi court granted bail to a man accused of abetting his former partner's suicide, stating a breakup alone isn't criminal instigation. The cou

India Is Israel's Largest Arms Buyer, Their Defence Partnership In Numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026, comes at a moment when defence ties between the two countries are more co

Pakistan high court judge found with fake law degree after serving five years on the bench

An Islamabad High Court judge was removed after he was found to have a fake law degree. University records revealed impersonation and cheating, l

Asian Paints Unveils Colour Next 2026

Mapping Culture, Material, and the Futures We Are Building

PM Modi to flag off weekly Mangaluru-Rameswaram Express and Tambaram-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express on March 1

Mr. Modi would also flag off the Coimbatore-Dhanabad Amrit Bharat Express and the Nagercoil-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express from Madurai