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Justice Department suit accuses UCLA of failing to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility

The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic haras

Emailed Bomb Threat To WB Courts Sparks Panic, Spoils Proceedings

The email was sent to the top judges at the City Sessions Court in Kolkata, two district courts at Asansol and Durgapur in Burdwan West, Chinsura

6,000-crore Housing for All scam under YSRC rule: Minister

Satya Prasad said the previous government had distributed about 22 lakh house-site pattas

City Transport Corporation Plies More Buses

A statement from State Transport Minister S S Sivasankar on Tuesday regretted that the Southern Railways did not inform the transport department

Stones pelted, vehicles vandalised as Panipat refinery workers' protest turns violent

When the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the refinery asked the protesters to remain in a designated area, some of

Suspect and four others killed after stabbing in Washington

While en route, additional reports came in that the man was stabbing people, the sheriff's office said. The first deputy arrived within about thr

DPR Finalised For Stormwater Drains, Water Supply And Beautification Of Vijayawada

Sivanath said deficiencies in drainage and stormwater works executed earlier by L&T had been identified and corrective measures incorporated in t

Centre never considered renaming West Bengal, says Mamata after Kerala name change

Emphasising the repeated requests by the State to change the name from West Bengal to Bangla, CM Mamata said that the proposal was passed in the

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Anthropic to allow full military use of its ai or risk losing Pentagon contract

The US government is putting pressure on AI company Anthropic over military use of its technology. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a dea

France's Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft

Laurence des Cars has faced intense criticism since burglars made off in October with jewels worth an estimated $102 million that are still missi

Fake Tea Racket Busted in Sanathnagar

Officials seized 120 kilograms of coloured tea powder

Let me DROP THE NAMES now!: Rep. Massie rips DOJ over Epstein probe, names people for prosecution

Third long march in Maharashtra highlights forest rights act lapses

Meanwhile, the State government has called for a meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) to discuss the issues raised by the

OPS Rules Out Floating Separate Party

Addressing mediapersons at Bodinayakanur, in Theni district, on Tuesday, after paying floral tributes to Jayalalithaas portrait on her birth anni

CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military action

The CIA is offering help to potential informants in Iran as President Donald Trump mulls possible military action

Mukul demands accountability on MeECL losses, UDAY funds

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Leader of the Opposition, Mukul Sangma on Tuesday demanded accountability from the government regarding financi

Face Exams With Confidence, Minister Tells Students

He advised against last-minute cramming, stressing the importance of revision and composure

Govt accused of weakening GHADC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has lambasted the MDA government for allegedly weakening the Garo Hills Auton

Students, Oppn Seek White Paper On Fee Dues

BC Welfare Association national president Jajula Srinivas Goud said the government must disclose how much was spent on welfare schemes and how mu

Skeletal remains found in Umran river may belong to missing man

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Feb 24: Fishermen at the Umran River on Tuesday recovered human skeletal remains that were found lodged between r

Opposition corners govt on HUDCO debt, consultancy costs & airport expansion

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma on Tuesday sought detailed clarification in the Assembly regarding the st

Govt assures priority for local employment in power projects

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Members of the Assembly on Tuesday questioned the government on measures to ensure local employment priority in

Army has agreed not to obstruct Mawshbuit Road, Assembly told

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: The dispute over the 600-metre Happy ValleyMawshbuit road was discussed in the Assembly on Tuesday, with the go

Cabinet nod to upgrade IIPH into state university

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: The Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong will now be a State University after the State Cabinet on Tuesda

Police recover suspected heroin, nab duo in EJH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: In a late-night operation, police seized 204 grams of suspected heroin and arrested two persons during naka che

HC Tells Police To Vet Application For Nishan Yatra

HC told Waqf Board not paying counsel

Unions Thank CM Revanth for Insurance, Health Sops

Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee (JAC) chairman V. Lachireddy welcomed the governments decision, stating that the schemes would provide

10 Lakh Compensation To Each Of Three Families

The beneficiaries were the families of Seshagiri Rao of Chowdeeswar Nagar, Tadi Ramani and Tadi Krishnaveni. Rajamahendravaram Urban MLA Adireddy

Teenage Girl Dies After Fever Injection At Private Hospital In Renigunta

The deceased was identified as Pavithra, a native of Gyarampalli village in Annamayya district.

Three Booked in Kalaburagi After Video of Weapon Display at Wedding Goes Viral

All three accused Sanjay, Rajavardhan and Tushar have been arrested in connection with the case.

FSSAI Flags Ethylene Glycol Leakage as Cause of Milk Contamination in East Godavari

They observed that ethylene glycol had leaked into milk containers inside the refrigerator.

HC Warns of Contempt Against CS Over Transfer Issue

The Bench indicated that it was inclined to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Chief Secretary for non-compliance.

Nizam VII Family Renews Holiday Demand

He recalled that when Nizam VII passed away in 1967, lakhs of people flooded the streets of Hyderabad in one of the largest, most peaceful funera

Driver Involved in ATM Robbery in Gachibowli Held

Police recovered cash worth Rs 34.9 lakh from the accuseds possession

Ruskin Bond's Life Story Now In Telugu

Lone Fox Dancing traces Bonds journey from a lonely childhood in India to becoming one of the countrys most beloved authors

Word of the day: Lickspittle

Lickspittle is an old English word that means a person who flatters powerful people too much. It describes someone who always agrees just to gain

South Korean Delegation Explores Amaravatis Growth Vision

As part of the visit, the South Korean team inspected the Seed Access Road, trunk infrastructure works and major construction sites within the Go

Telangana to Unveil Ease of Doing Business 2.0

To ensure balanced progress across urban and rural regions, the government is pursuing a three-pronged CURE, PURE, and RARE strategy.

Bombay High Court reserves order on Rahul Gandhi's plea to quash defamation case

The complaint, filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker Mahesh Shrishrimal, pertains to Mr. Gandhis reference to the Prime Minister as Choro

An Israel visit its strategic, economic, regional impact

The Prime Ministers visit will help deepen engagement with Tel Aviv, going far beyond routine diplomacy

Quote of the Day by Anthony Quinn: 'A big talent steals, a small talent borrows. I steal.'Inspiring quotes by the famous actor

Anthony Quinn's bold declaration, A big talent steals, a small talent borrows. I steal, challenges notions of artistic originality. His life and

Indias trade strategy in a multipolar world

Free trade agreements and trade reforms are key to propelling Indias exports and global presence

Surge In Black Magic Rituals Sparks Panic In Palakurthi

Tension started in Guduru village, where girl students of the Government Scheduled Tribe (ST) Residential School launched a massive protest.

Band aid: On the Supreme Court and the Special Intensive Revision process

The constitutionality of the flawed SIR process must be decided quickly

'What about your sexual relationship with Epstein?': Dem lawmakers grill Wexner in House deposition

Inglorious retreat: On the Supreme Court and cow vigilantism

The Courts failure to uphold its directives on cow vigilantism is shocking

Tim Cook warned by CIA that China could move on Taiwan by 2027, report says

Tim Cook CIA briefing China Taiwan 2027 threat: Apple CEO received a classified CIA briefing in July 2023, warning of a potential Chinese move on

ET Graphics: Sitharaman launches infra asset recycling program National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, aiming for over Rs 16.7 lakh crore in receipts by 2029-3

Water Tankers Used To Quench Thirst Of Wild Animals In MTR Region

The frost in the preceding winter months, lack of rain and the continuing hot weather over the past three months damaged the jungle canopy, espec

Murder suspect tracked down hours after woman was found dead

Kochi Corporation to issue bonds to mobilise resources for development

A high-power committee led by Corporation secretary to be constituted to coordinate activities related to municipal bond

LDF suspects hidden agenda in Budget to hand over Corporations assets to private players

Apollo Speciality Hospitals perform zoom-assisted endoscopic procedure on 80-year-old woman

The woman underwent successful removal of a 15-cm laterally spreading adenoma in the sigmoid colon through a minimally invasive endoscopic proced

Clash in Attapur, 3 Cases To Be Booked

The group then thrashed the truck driver and his two-wheeler assistants for transporting cattle

Protest at AI summit: Four more Youth Congress members arrested

A total of eight Youth Congress members of the Congresss youth wing have been arrested for their shirts off protest over the India-U.S. trade dea

Centres anti-Naxal push:Odisha Police officers recall their ordeal in Malkangiri forests

TVK cadre, crane operator arrested for using crane to garland Vijay during Vellore visit

Salary accounts for Central govt. employees will improve saving accounts: Finance Ministry

Poonamallee to Vadapalani metro stretch undergoes second round of inspection

ED grills two in alleged investor fund fraud case

Three arrested for robbing Tahsildar using dating app

Jammu courts lead in pendency among districts with nearly 78,000 cases, 3.89 lakh pending statewide

Jammu, Feb 24: Subordinate courts across Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a pendency of 3,89,210 cases till January-end, with criminal matter

1085 doctor posts vacant, 480 posts referred to JKPSC

Jammu, Feb 24: More than 1,000 posts of doctors are currently vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, according to figures shared by the Health and Medi

30 years, zero lost bags: How a Japanese airport achieved the impossible

Kansai International Airport has gone 30 years without a lost baggage incident, earning the Worlds Best Airport for Baggage Delivery award multip

Stalin to launch CCTNS 2.0, digital fingerprint collection system on February 26

152 dead, nearly 21 000 structures damaged in 2025, rain fury in J K

Jammu, Feb 24: The rain fury in Jammu and Kashmir last year claimed 152 lives, injured 179 people, damaged nearly 21,000 structures mostly resid

Need decisive kinetic operations against Pak terrorists in J&K: DGP

Srinagar, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday called for decisive and uncompromising kinetic operations against Pakis

Northern Army Commander visits Kishtwar, commends troops after 3 JeM terrorists killed

Jammu, Feb 24: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited Jammu and Kashmir following the elimination of three terrorists o

Kalyani Group firms settle with SEBI over alleged misuse, diversion of funds

Bhumana fumes at Naidu over Christian tag, calls it unacceptable

Pema Khandu, Conrad K Sangma seek swift action over racial abuse

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women in South Delhi, urging swift and stri

Quote of the day by Audrey Hepburn: The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.

Audrey Hepburns quote talks about enjoying life and staying happy. It says happiness matters more than success, money, or fame. The message is si

Government allows export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat

The government has permitted the export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, according to a commerce ministry notification. While the overall export polic

Over 5.63 Cr liquor bottles sold in J&K up to Jan 2026

Jammu, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the sale of over 5.63 crore bottles of liquor during the current financial year up to January 2026,

14 members of cyber fraud gang arrested in Sathupalli of Khammam district

Police attach land of Pak-Based Terror Handler in Kathua

Jammu, Feb 24: Police on Tuesday attached a plot of land belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Swar Din alias Swaru in Kathua district, an o

Idol damaged at Chandrayangutta temple

Cash shortage hits Bengaluru banks amid election buzz

Bengaluru banks face a severe cash crunch as withdrawals outpace deposits, forcing currency chests to borrow from peers. Businesses, especially i

U.S. to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time

Tens of thousands of American-Israelis in West Bank

Seva Teerth is for service, not power show: Union Cabinet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing for swift reforms. Ministers are tasked with creating clear plans to improve ease of living and doing bus

120 websites of J&K Govt temporarily disabled in 202526

Jammu Tawi, Feb 24:As many as 120 official websites of the Jammu & Kashmir Government were temporarily disabled during the ongoing financial year

Standard Chartered India posts 15% rise in profit before tax in 2025

Standard Chartered's India operations saw a 15% rise in profit before tax to $542 million in 2025, driven by lower expenses and provisions, despi

Nidhi Chhibber set to take additional charge as Niti Aayog CEO

Nidhi Chhibber will assume additional responsibilities as the Chief Executive Officer of Niti Aayog. This interim appointment follows the complet

Dont ignore MEA advisory, return: Omar asks students

Srinagar, Feb 24:Calling upon Kashmiri students and workers in Iran to take a serious note of the advisory issued by the Ministry of External Aff

Savannah Guthrie breaks down, offers $1 Million reward for missing mother Nancy Guthriehere's what she said

Savannah Guthrie is pleading for answers regarding her mother Nancy Guthrie's abduction. The Today show anchor announced a $1 million reward for

Security beefed up ahead of Vice-Prezs Kashmir visit

Srinagar, Feb 24:Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across Srinagar ahead of Vice President C P Radhakrishnans maiden visit t

'Ukraine loan will happen one way or another...': EU Chief von der Leyen vows new 90B for Kyiv

New era for aviation in J&K

Cabinet approves Rs 1,677 Cr Civil Enclave Project at Srinagar International Airport Jammu Tawi, Feb 24: In a major fillip to the aviation secto

ECI, SECs agree to sync local bodies, Lok Sabha, state poll laws

The Election Commission has passed a 'National Declaration' to collaborate with State Election Commissions, aiming to align laws for local body p

Body of newborn found in backwaters in Kochi