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BillDesk To Acquire Worldline India's Payments Business

BillDesk said the deal will merge its online aggregation business with Worldline Indias offline merchant network and bank switching infrastructur

VMRDA Plans 12.5 Crore Underpass Near NAD Aligned With Metro Works

The underpass is planned at Kakani Nagar and near NAD

Didi Vows To Save 80k Logical Discrepancy Cases In WB SIR; TMC Chief Claims Work Yet To Start After SC Order

Ms Banerjee told an event in her assembly constituency: Bhowanipore, SIR is underway. Many lost their voting rights. I'm sad. First, around 58 la

Trump pushes big tech to use own power for AI data centers to keep bills low

President Trump is working with big tech companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle, and OpenAI to make them provide their own e

Collector Orders Fast-track Completion Of VB-G RAM G Works

Siri asked officials to complete the remaining lessons and worksheets and ensure that 1.61 lakh learners appear for the examination scheduled on

Call For AI-based Assessment Of Groundwater Resources

AI-driven tools could help generate accurate assessments

Tata Capital Housing Finance To Raise Rs 650 Crore Via Rights Issue

The board of directors of Tata Capital Housing Finance has approved the issuance of equity shares of 10 each to Tata Capital.

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights

The Sabarimala reviews final arguments will also centre on the broader architecture of Indias religious freedom jurisprudence

'It's all on TAPE!': Hawley calls out Minnesota AG Keith Ellison over Somali fraud at Senate hearing

Quote of the day by Anthony Bridgerton: 'Words of flattery are beautiful and sweet, but they are also hollow unless...' - lessons on action over words, love, and relationships by Netflix's Bridgerton character played by Jonathan Bailey

Quote of the day by Anthony Bridgerton: Anthony Bridgerton's words highlight the importance of actions matching words. Flattery without follow-th

Andhra Pradesh Wins 23 Medals at IndiaSkills South Regionals

Andhra Pradesh recorded strong performances in high-demand skill domains such as Industry 4.0, industrial mechanics, software testing and landsca

Haryana discoms in the red again, says former Finance Minister

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India

Policy and regulatory authorities need to acknowledge the public health and environmental risks

Air pollution taking toll on childrens mental and physical health, finds survey

Education outlay in Haryana shows downward trend as debt, welfare expenditures rise

AP Man Marries Singapore Woman In Traditional Ceremony

The wedding was conducted with Vedic chants

NYCs most affordable neighborhoods for rent in 2026

New York Citys rental market remains among the priciest in the nation, yet 2026 data reveals neighborhoods where affordability meets convenience.

Ahead of Assembly poll, various associations put forth several demands

Mother, son held for threatening woman, cheating her of gold, diamond jewellery

Woman, 3 daughters killed in Siraspur; husband absconding

Southern Railway to commission MRTS Velachery-St. Thomas Mount project soon

28 bonded labourers rescued after raidon brick kiln in U.P.

Motorists complain of bumpy ride on newly built flyover

They say Madhya Kailash flyover does not offer a smooth ride; highway officials point out that the surface was kept rough to prevent speeding

A jab well done: On Indias Human Papillomavirus vaccination programme

Following up of adverse events after immunisation is a must

Chose self-interest over saving life: HC denies2 contractorspre-arrest bail in biker death case

Private hospital in Chennai launches breast care clinic

Hyderabad Families Uneasy as Indians Urged to Exit Iran

Now, with another advisory asking Indians to return from Iran, many Telugu families are anxious again. Several Hyderabad students and pilgrims ar

Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address

Donald Trump will need more than words to alter the bitter ground realities

Delhi court grants bail to six accused in Turkman Gate violence

A total of 21 arrests have been made in the case so far, on different occasions, the police said. Among the arrested persons, 12 got bail on Febr

Avadi Corporation launches industrial visits to boost students skills and career exposure

Minor Girl Delivers Baby While Appearing Class 10 Board Exams, Case Registered

According to in-charge of Pithampur Sector- one police station Chandini Singhar, the 17-year-old girl was writing the mathematics paper of Class

ACB conducts searches at residence of J&K dy CMs brother in DA case

Court Expansion, Housing Repairs Figure on 10th Day of Budget Session

Deputy Speaker Kanumuru Raghurama Krishna Raju took up Question Hour at the start of proceedings.

Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near

America has imposed new sanctions on Iran. These target individuals and companies involved in Iran's missile and drone programs. The move comes a

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science

National Science Day should not just reproduce a story about genius and external validation.

ACB files disproportionate assets case against brother of J&K's deputy CM

J&K Polices ACB filed a disproportionate assets case against inspector Vijay Singh Choudhary, brother of deputy CM Surinder Choudhary. Searches i

Astroguide for Thursday, February 26, 2026

Tithi: Phalguna Shukla Dasami till 12.33 am (Friday)

No booth rationalisation in West Bengal assembly polls: ECI

The Bengal assembly polls will not see any booth rationalisation. The total number of polling stations will be 80,738. Earlier, the Election Comm

NCERT apologises, says distribution of book with section on corruption in judiciary stopped

After the Supreme court registers suo motu case over the matter, the NCERT apologises for the inappropriate textual material and error in judgeme

Security arrangements stepped up ahead of Prime Ministers visit to Chennai

Delhi blast case: NIA arrests two more operatives

Two more suspects have been taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency in relation to the November 2025 explosion at Delhis Red Fort

Pakistan and the Board of Peace

Its initial support and verbal commitment to reconstruction efforts can be seen as a move to be on the right side of the Trump administration, bu

APRCET 2024-25 rank cards released

That free hotel breakfast may vanish soon what it means for your next stay

Free hotel breakfast is becoming less common. Some hotels are charging for it or removing it completely to save money. Families and business trav

Ministers to present Modi 3.0 reforms at next Cabinet meet

Cabinet ministers will personally present major reforms undertaken by their ministries since June 2024 in the upcoming meeting. This initiative a

Fine Rice To Replace Coarse Grain, Says Uttam Kumar

On irrigation, Reddy said the Srisailam left bank canal project is progressing rapidly to bring water to 3 lakh acres. The PalamuruRanga Reddy li

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swifts low-key lifehere's what they've been up to as Travis Kelce shares rare glimpse on New Heights

Travis Kelce revealed he and Taylor Swift watched a hockey game together. They also celebrated Travis' father's birthday. Kelce mentioned experie

J&K CM Omar Abdullah backs West Bengal's name change demand

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Union government should accept West Bengals plea to rename the state as Bangla, pointing

CPI(M) urges Chandrababu Naidu to halt handing over of RTC depots to private electric bus operators

Political criticism that ruling party may even give a wife to everyone is not misogynistic: Madras High Court

Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira quashes proceedings initiated by Tamil Nadu Commission for Women against AIADMK MP C.Ve. Shanmugam for making such

Class 10 Student Delivers Baby During Board Exam In Madhya Pradesh

In a shocking incident reported from Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, a minor girl studying in Class 10 delivered a baby boy during her board exam

The Hindu, VIT Chennai to host Justice Unplugged 2026 in New Delhi

Experts to discuss issues such as the current state of legal education in India and fundamental rights in the digital age

AP Pavilion at SATTE 2026 in Delhi Steals Show on Global Stage

A high-level team from Andhra Pradesh is present at the expo, engaging with national and international stakeholders to increase APs tourism footp

Rahul Gandhi has links with 'anti-India, pro-Pakistan' elements, says BJP president Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin has labelled Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the 'poster boy of negative politics'. Nabin accused Gandhi of having ties

SCR Launches Rail Parcel App For Door-To-Door Booking

The app, described as the first-of-its-kind parcel logistics platform in India, enables customers to book parcels digitally. In the pilot phase,

Tamil Nadu must be ruled from Fort St George, not Delhi: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin declared the upcoming assembly election a contest between Tamil Nadu and the NDA. He stressed that the state

The BJPs West Bengal gamble

The partys strategy hinges on polarisation and support from the Left Front

Congress and Rahul doing 'petty politics' to destablise country's progress: Piyush Goyal

The Bharatiya Janata Party has launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, accusing them of engaging in narrow, divisive politics t

Every prisoner has a right to have periodical medical check-ups: HC

Cash row: Lok Sabha Speaker reconstitutes panel probing charges against Justice Yashwant Varma

The Speaker had constituted the committee on August 12 last year after admitting a multi-party notice for the removal of the Allahabad High Court

Why did the FBI raid LAUSD headquarters and Alberto Carvalho's home? What we know so far

Federal agents served court-approved search warrants at Los Angeles Unified School District offices and Superintendent Alberto Carvalhos home. Th

Karnataka High Court lays down procedure to access spouses income-tax returns in matrimonial disputes

The Karnataka High Court has issued comprehensive guidelines for spouses to obtain income tax returns and financial records of their partners in

Armed Robbers Loot Jewellery Worth Rs 60 Lakh In Delhi's Chandni Chowk

Three armed assailants looted gold jewellery worth approximately Rs 60 lakh from a shop in the Kinari Bazar area of Chandni Chowk in Delhi on Wed

Class 10 admit cards valid along with pass certificates for DOB, parentage proof: SC

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday clarified that Class 10 (Madhyamik) admit cards can be submitted as supplementary documents, along with p

BITS Pilani Study Warns of Rising Online Abuse

The study outlines psychological effects including anxiety, depression, social withdrawal and, in extreme cases, suicidal ideation among adolesce

One-day notice after bonus pay fair game or bad move? Employees question triggers strong reactions

More than 3 million Americans quit jobs monthly, per recent labor data. The debate over one-day notice after bonus pay is exploding online. An em

West Bengal: 60 lakh 'adjudication marked' names in final voter list

The Election Commission of India will release the final voter list on February 28. Approximately 60 lakh names are currently under adjudication a

Cabinet Okays Metro Rail Phase 1 Takeover from L&T

According to sources, a draft report containing detailed technical specifications and findings was submitted to the Sub-Committee and subsequentl

India a live laboratory for consumer intelligence, core to Kantar's growth, says CEO Zwillenberg

Kantar's global CEO highlights India's crucial role in the company's future. India is no longer just an emerging market but a core focus for inno

Governance review: Union ministers to present reforms outcome

All Union ministries are cataloguing reforms undertaken since 2024. These will be presented at upcoming Cabinet meetings. The exercise covers leg

Revanth Pushes for Global Investments

During the interaction, the Chief Minister and Narayen discussed global economic trends and explored emerging investment opportunities that the s

1.2 crore names may be deleted in SIR: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that approximately 1.2 crore names are expected to be removed from voter lists in Bengal. She e

HC Quashes 2006 Waqf Notification on 20 Acres Land in Gadwal

Court says order issued under repealed 1954 Act is void

30 Children Undergo Free Heart Surgeries Under NTPCs CSR Scheme

Delivering the keynote address, S.N. Panigrahi, CGM (HR) NR & SR, said NTPC is committed to meaningful CSR initiatives and emphasised the import

Galaxy S26 pre-orders alert: How to get $900 Off, free accessories, storage upgrades and more

Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order deals today: Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders commence on February 25th at 1 PM ET. Early birds can secure deals through

Probe Delays Relief in Baby's Death at Kummera Temple

Revenue officers have visited Mounikas residence seeking family details to issue a caste certificate

Four-day techno-cultural fest begins at SRM University-A.P.

I dont have time!: Sen. John Kennedy clashes with Trump DOJ fraud chief nominee at fiery hearing

Govt. IVF services changing fertility landscape in Telangana; State-run hospitals log 190 infertility cases

Rahuls Visit on March 5 Puts Congress Leaders on Their Toes

Seat-sharing talks with DMK stall ahead of March 5 launch

CBI arrests three in digital arrest fraud case after searches in six States

Through meticulous digital forensics and financial trail analysis, investigators uncovered a complex network spanning multiple States, with indic

Fertiliser industry may soon see an end to inspector raj

The Indian government is planning significant reforms for the fertiliser sector. These changes aim to simplify approval processes, reduce penalti

Telangana police launch Operation Crackdown to dismantle cybercrime networks

Racial slur at BAFTA: BBC orders fast-track probe

At the BAFTA Awards on Sunday night, a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted out while two actors from Sinners, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo

United Muslim Forum flags rising communal tension in Telangana

Hyderabad:The United Muslim Forum (UMF) on Wednesday, February 25, raised alarm over the pattern of communal attacks targeting the minority commu

Delhi HC restrains unauthorised use of Ramdevs name, image

The court observed that the deepfake videos and unauthorised social media pages amounted to misappropriation and commercial exploitation of his g

Chepauk and its colourful legacy of delivering classics

The Indian team would hope to have another memorable outing at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium when it squares off against Zimbabwe in the T20 World

Q3 growth seen above 7%: Festive demand lifts economy, but revisions loom

India's economy is poised for robust growth, with expectations of a 7.4% expansion in the December quarter. Festive season demand and Goods and S

ReNew COO Balram Mehta exits after 14-year stint

Balram Mehta, Chief Operating Officer at ReNew, has departed after more than 14 years. Mehta was an early employee and led the company's wind bus

305 kg of banned gutka seized; two arrested in Avadi

The police also searched a godown in Ayanambakkam and recovered 215.85 kg of gutka stored for sale