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Navient settlement checks are going out see which student loan borrowers qualify

At least 100,000 federal student loan borrowers may receive Navient settlement checks in 2026. The $120 million CFPB settlement targets borrowers

Delhi govt will issue 2 lakh ration cards this year: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi: Delhi government will issue two lakh fresh ration cards this year, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday, February 27. Addressing

Telangana pays highest salaries to govt employees; junior linemans 52,000 entry level salary increases to 1.91 lakh after 2 decades

Telanganas expenditure on salaries and pensions is 21.09% of revenue expenditure in 2025-26, 40% when coupled with interest payment. This is like

Top news of the day: CBI challenges Delhi court order discharging Kejriwal, others in excise policy case; Taliban seek dialogue to resolve Afghan-Pakistan conflict, and more

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Stock market crash wipes out Rs 4.98 lakh cr from investors wealth

New Delhi: Investors wealth was eroded by Rs 4.98 lakh crore on Friday, February 27, as markets faced heavy drubbing, with the Sensex falling ove

Watch: 5.5 magnitude Bangladesh earthquake felt in Kolkata and adjoining West Bengal districts

Telangana: NHRC seeks report from Nagarkurnool Collector, SP on babys death

Hyderabad: The Telangana National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a formal notice to Nagarkurnool District Collector and the Superinten

How Pakistan and the Taliban, former allies, slid into open war

Pakistan believed the Talibans return to power would restore its strategic depth in South-Central Asia; but the Talibans rise reshaped regional d

Meghalaya launches probe into suspected meningococcal cases after two Agniveer trainees die

Health authorities are investigating suspected meningococcal infections in Meghalaya's East Khasi hills. Two youths died during Agniveer training

Meghalaya issues health advisory after meningococcal infection scare

The States Health and Family Welfare Department has advised precautionary measures after the death of two Agniveer trainees in Shillong

Meri Zindagi Hai Tu: Know when episode 32 will air in India

Hyderabad: Fans of the Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu made Fridays and Saturdays their weekly ritual ever since the show premiered in Novemb

US asks embassy staff to leave Israel amid rising security concerns

Jerusalem: The United States Department of State has authorised the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from

Japan's Proterial To Set Up India's 1st Amorphous Metal Unit in AP's Sri City

Proterial will invest around USD 80 million (over Rs 720 crore) to set up India's first amorphous metal manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh.

Anil Ambani skips ED summon in money laundering case

Anil Ambani had earlier appeared at the agencys headquarters in Delhi on Thursday and recorded his statement before investigators in connection w

All Mineral Dealer Licenses Cancelled; No Vehicle Without GPS To Operate At Crushers: Dy CM Surinder Chowdhary

Jammu, Feb 27: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary on Friday announced the cancellation of all Mineral Dealer Licenses (MDLs) and said that

Forensic psychologist claims Jeffrey Epstein may be alive after working with U.S. Congress on files

Epstein files: After the partial release of investigative records by the Justice Department, fresh attention has focused on the situations surrou

NCERT orders immediate recall of Class 8 Social Science book amid judiciary row

NCERT has pulled back its Class 8 Social Science textbook after a Supreme Court ban on printing and distribution. The backlash involves a chapter

Comeback season: Sanjeev Venkat and Sanghavi reclaim the small screen

Indian Army upgrades 'Make in India' 96 T-72 tanks with night-fighting systems

The Indian Army has upgraded its T-72 tanks with new thermal imaging systems. These systems enhance night vision and target tracking. The upgrade

Big Social Security shift begins March 7: What changes and who could be affected

Social Security big shift begins March 7. Your Social Security appointment may no longer go to your local office. Starting March 7, 2026, the SSA

Surrendered Maoist Leaders Devuji, Others Call on Revanth

Those present at the meeting included government advisors K Keshava Rao and Vem Narender Reddy, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, DGP Shivdhar Red

Lorry owners seek action against official over alleged irregularities in paddy transport

England vs New Zealand playing 11: Check pitch report, weather updates, head-to-head record, and more

ENG vs NZ Weather Updates: England faces New Zealand in a critical Super 8 clash for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with semifinal berths at stake.

Quote of the day by Gregory Peck: 'Tough times don't last, tough people...' - motivational lessons on resilience, strength and survival by the Oscar-winning actor of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Quote of the day by Gregory Peck: Gregory Peck, a celebrated Hollywood actor, left a lasting legacy. His famous quote, Tough times don't last, to

CNG filling station inaugurated at TNSTC depot in Nagapattinam

Economy Grew By 7.8% In Third Quarter As Per New GDP Series: Govt Data

New Delhi, Feb 27: Indias economy grew by 7.8 per cent during the October-December quarter of 2025-26, up from 7.4 per cent a year ago, according

Fewer Bangladesh visitors, pricier stays push Indias tourism balance toward outbound boom

Foreign tourist arrivals in India dropped significantly in 2025. Diplomatic tensions with Bangladesh led to a sharp decline in visitors from the

My honesty, reputation was attacked through 'fake' excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of a conspiracy. He stated they aimed

Karnataka internal reservation bill gets governor's nod

Karnataka's governor has approved an internal reservation bill, enabling the state to fill more than 56,000 vacancies in the near term. The appro

Residents lay siege to Nagapattinam Municipality office seeking drinking water

Door delivery of ration for elders on March 2 and 3 in Tiruvarur district

J&K ACB Conducts 2-Day Crackdown On Illegal Mining In Udhampur, Reasi

JAMMU, Feb 27: In a major crackdown on illegal mining, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted joint surprise checks for two consecutive days

Indian youths rank 60 in 84-nation mental health study, older people perform better

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Indian young adults have performed poorly in Mind Health Quotient (MHQ) scores, ranking 60 out of 84 nations featured in an on

Enola Holmes 3: Heres when Millie Bobby Brown will return with the mysteries, what to expect and sequel release date

The Enola Holmes franchise is adapted from The Enola Holmes Mysteries book series by Nancy Springer. Initially planned as a theatrical release un

Champions League draw: Man City to face Real Madrid in round of 16; Chelsea takes on champion PSG

Arsenal, who finished top in the league phase, play Bayer Leverkusen, while Bayern Munich, who were second, play Atalanta

Nirmala Sitharaman calls for delivery-focused governance in post-budget webinar

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a post-budget webinar on Technology, Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat, emphasized delivery-focused g

Excise case: Court questions CBI over South Group label

A Delhi court discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 21 others in the liquor-policy case. The court criticized the CBI for using th

Kerala Govt. files appeal before High Court against acquittal of Dileep, others in actor rape case

In its plea, the Government further contended that the trial court did not consider many digital evidences pertaining to the case

2 hours from Hyderabad lies a museum you can only reach by boat

Most people drive past the turnoff for Nagarjuna Sagar without realizing that they are just a boat ride away from Indias own version of a sunken

US military mistakenly shoots govt drone with laser: media

The US military mistakenly shot down a government drone near the Mexican border with a laser, prompting airspace closure. This incident follows a

Allahabad HC stays arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

Russia urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to halt hostilities, seek talks

MOSCOW, Feb 27: Amid an escalation of armed clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Russia on Friday urged both countries to end the conflict a

Indias growth momentum intact; GDP outlook for FY27 raised to 77.4%: CEA Nageswaran

India's economy shows strong growth momentum. GDP grew 7.8% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This figure surpassed expectations. The nat

Can Yoga Fix Your Sleep Cycle? Expert Shares A Mind-Body Approach For Better Rest

Yogic science speaks of sleep as a natural condition of deep relaxation.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Moscow next week

MOSCOW, Feb 27: Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Moscow next week, according to a report. The Pakistani Prime Minister wil

Foreign woman molested in Mumbai, shares ordeal through video post

Mumbai: An incident of the molestation of a foreign woman has come to light in Mumbai, with the woman herself sharing details of the disturbing e

Tamil Nadu polls likely single-phase, decision soon: CEC

Tamil Nadu could hold the assembly elections in a single phase, announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after discussions with pol

Nine arrested in Hyderabad for fabricating vehicle insurance policies; racket active since 2020

Stalemate over Ariyalur bus stand work raises concern

While the construction of bus bays, shops, platforms, passenger retiring room, ticket counter, administrative office were completed, laying of th

Cellini, Victory Flair and Silver Strike show out

Today's Quote by Salvador Dal: 'It's better to have loved and lost than do forty pounds of laundry a week.' Hidden meaning explained.

Quote of the Day by Salvador Dal: Salvador Dal jokes that losing love may hurt, but doing endless household chores can feel even more tiring and

Apple Pay is coming to India in mid-2026, in advanced talks with banks

Its been over 10 years since Apple Pay launched in the US in 2014, and has now expanded to 89 countries. India was not one of them. That is about

After long wait, children of Erode tribal hamlet get a dedicated school van

Behind Arvind Kejriwal's Freedom: The 'South Group' Tag, A US Drugs Case

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday cleared AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia of corruption charges related to the 2021/22 Delhi li

Radiant Crown, Mescalito, Republican Star and Mystical Air catch the eye

Bihar govt. to review anti-conversion laws of other States, implement its own if needed: Speaker

BJP legislator tells House that some States have laws with provisions for stricter punishment if a persons life and wealth are put under threat f

Storytelling is a product of who is in power: Sacha Coward, author of Queer as Folklore

Coward unearths the queerness buried in myth, folklore and history and asks who gets to decide which stories survive

Thalapathy Vijay's wife Sangeeta Sornalingam reportedly seeking divorce after 25 years of marriage: Here's all about her and the reason

Actor Vijay's wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam, has reportedly filed for divorce after over 25 years of marriage, citing an alleged extramarital affair

England vs New Zealand live streaming: Check where you can watch the encounter on television and online

ENG vs NZ Live Streaming: England, already qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals, faces New Zealand in a crucial Super 8 clash. While E

India's forex reserves drop by $2.11 bn to $723.608 bn for week ending Feb 20

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped $2.11 billion, reaching $723.608 billion in the week ending February 20. This follows a record-breaking

Quote of the day by Socrates: Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss...

Socrates' timeless quote distinguishes between minds that focus on ideas, events, or people. In today's information-saturated world, this wisdom

Total Lunar Eclipse On March 3; Most Parts Of India To Witness Event At Moonrise

SHIMLA, Feb 27: A total lunar eclipse would occur on March 3, coinciding with the full moon day of 12 Phalguna, 1947 Saka Era. The celestial even

HC clears decks for release of The Kerala Story 2, lifts interim stay

Kochi: In a dramatic turn within 24 hours of a judicial setback, a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday lifted the interim stay on t

U.S. FDA approves first-line use of Boehringer Ingelheim's lung cancer drug

Boehringer's Hernexeos was one of the 18 drugs selected so far for the FDA Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Program that allows speedy pr

Opinion: Opinion | The Hypocrisy Of Pakistan And Turkey's Frustration With India-Israel Ties

Even before the conclusion of PM Modi's visit, editorials and op-eds appeared in Pakistani and Turkish media, indulging in fear-mongering about I

U.S. allows some embassy staff to leave Israel, citing safety risks

The embassy did not elaborate on the safety risks leading to the authorised departure, which allows affected personnel to decide whether to leave

Excise case: CBI moves Delhi HC to challenge lower court order discharging Kejriwal

The case originated from allegations surrounding the now-withdrawn Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party government. The

Why Do Earthquakes Make You Feel Dizzy And Nauseous?

Earthquake tremors disrupt the inner ear's balance system, causing sensory conflict and stress that trigger dizziness and nausea.

Inside a 200-year-old chapel near Mumbai, reimagined as an intimate arts venue

Just 80 kilometres from Mumbai, a restored hill-station church with 100 seats is redefining performance through acoustic clarity, heritage conser

Ahead of TN Assembly elections, Thalapathy Vijays wife files for divorce

Hyderabad: Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay has been hit with a major shock from his wife, Soundarya. After 26 years of marriage, she has filed f

'Leave Israel Today': US Envoy's Message To Staff Amid Iran Tension

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told embassy staff on Friday that if they want to leave Israel, they should do it oday.

Omar Heads To Hubli To Cheer J&K In Ranji Final, Expresses Pride In Teams Achievement

Srinagar, Feb 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he was on his way to Hubli to cheer for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team as it

Abbott, Novo Nordisk India Partner Up To Launch Second Brand Of Ozempic, Widen Access To Diabetes Drug

Abbott has entered into a commercialisation agreement with Novo Nordisk India to market a second brand of semaglutide, Extensior, in India

Meet Noor Wali Mehsud, the man at the center of the PakistanAfghanistan Dama Dam Mast Qalandar war

Pakistan has declared open war with Afghanistan following airstrikes that killed over 130 Taliban fighters, retaliating for alleged cross-border

World looking towards India for solutions to challenges: Om Birla

Indore (MP), Feb 27: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday described Indias youth as its biggest strength, and said the world is looking towards t

Gold futures increase on spot demand

Silver prices climbed more than 3% to 2.67 lakh per kilogram in the futures trade on Friday

Supreme Court quashes FIR against former regional head of Zee Rajasthan in extortion case

Mr. Dave had moved the apex court against a Rajasthan High Court order that had refused to quash the FIR against him, saying, Media professionals

TVK Chief, Actor Vijay's Wife Sangeetha Files For Divorce

According to the petition, Sangeeta alleged that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with an actress.

Paradise Season 2 premiere review: Sterling K. Brown, Shailene Woodley chart new journeys in dystopian America

Dan Fogelman chooses to expand the scope of the show in the second season, looking to explore dystopian fiction through multiple lenses

Afghanistan Pakistan border clashes: Ceasefire calls amid escalation

Fresh cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have spurred international calls for an immediate ceasefire. Both sides reported sign

Removal of names from Manjolai Estate in final voter list condemned

Maharashtra government derecognises 107 board exam centres over malpractice

Recognition for 31 and 76 exam centres for Class 10 and 12 board exams, respectively, was cancelled after instances of malpractice were reported

Watch: Can India compete with China in rare earths? | Data Point

India has stepped up its exploration of rare-earth minerals. The government has announced rare-earth corridors, cleared a 73-billion plan to buil

7 foods that improve gut health naturally

Swastika Mukherjee to headline Indo-American production Chheledhora

Set to go on floors on March 1, the film will be shot across Itanagar and Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh

ED attaches 90 crore assets linked to strongman involved in coercive settlements of high-value loans

Wanted by three enforcement agencies, the accused is currently residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); the attached properties comprise vario

Quote of the day by Thomas A Edison: Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean

Quote of the day: In celebrating Thomas Alva Edisons insight, the message encourages individuals and institutions alike to recognise potential in

Three of a family from Bengaluru killed in a car-crane crash near Dhone

JKSA seeks CM Naidus intervention over harassment of Kashmiri students in Kurnool

Srinagar: The J&K Students Association (JKSA) said on Friday, February 27, that it has sought Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidus

Former Chilkur Balaji Temple Head Priest Soundar Rajan Passes Away at 90

Veteran priest breathed his last at his residence in Chilkur after prolonged illness