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Naidu Lays Foundation for Veligonda Feeder Canal Lining Works

Following the foundation ceremony, the Chief Minister attended a public meeting at Markapuram Praja Vedika. This marks his first visit to Markapu

Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu And Kashmir Tighten Grip With 527/6 Vs Karnataka On Day 2

Hubballi, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir piled on the agony for Karnataka, reaching a commanding 527 for six against the eight-time champions before b

NCERT to Remove Controversial Portion on Judiciary From Textbook

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi has taken suo motu cognisance

Unrelated Videos Linked to Old BSF Corruption Case, Passed Off as Recent

The videos are unrelated to the incident, and all details date back to January 2018.

No Concern Over Abhishek, Tilak's Form, But Open To Playing Sanju: Sitanshu

Coming into the ICC showpiece in blazing form, Abhishek has found the going tough so far, scoring a mere 15 runs from four matches at an average

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

Novartis India Concludes NEST 2.0, Draws Over 33,000 Registrations Nationwide

Now in its second edition, NEST 2.0 marked a strategic evolution from a competition-led format to a more partnership-driven model.

Delhi-Katra Expressway Construction On Track, Will Be Completed By March 2027: NHAI

Jammu, Feb 25: The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, the fifth major expressway being developed in the country, is set for completion by March 202

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.

LIVE |PM Modi in Tel Aviv, Israel | PM Modi meets Netanyahu | Israel-India bilateral talks underway

Revanth Pushes for Aggressive Global Investment Drive in Talks with Adobe CEO

CM seeks roadmap on AI, green energy and manufacturing growth as Adobe chief discusses global trends and Telangana Rising 2047 vision.

Deaths of 41 tigers recorded in Maharashtra in 2025: Minister

The government is intensifying efforts to curb the deaths of tigers due to accidents, electrocution, and poaching, says State Forest Minister Gan

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

Bengaluru-based AI startup launches voice-based Kanha AI companion for children powered by BharatGPT

CoRover AI has launched Kanha Ji, a screen-free voice-first AI companion for children aged 0-7. Designed to foster learning and emotional well-be

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

PM Modi Arrives in Israel

After a meeting with Netanyahu at the airport, Modi will address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, becoming the first Indian prime minister to hav

Pics of Tadoba Reserve Twin Tiger Cubs Break The Internet

A recent video from the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, featuring the twin tiger cubs has gone viral.

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

Odisha Vigilance seizes 4 crore from Mines officer Debabrata Mohantys house

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

'He is a Communist Mayor but ': Trump targets NYC's Zohran Mamdani urging tough voter ID crackdown

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.

Inside The Mexican Country Villa That Became 'El Mencho's' Final Refuge

Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, or El Mencho, spent his final hours in a luxury villa tucked inside the exclusive Tapalpa Country Club.

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

SIM-Binding Rules Won't Change, Security Comes First: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matte

11,000 crore Japanese boost to UP: CM Yogi seals mega industrial investment deals in Tokyo

Notices to voters during SIR are BJPs votebandi after notebandi: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Feb 25 (PTI) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that notices to voters were being issued on a large scale during the

Opinion: Opinion | How Israel Once Defied Its Biggest Ally To Help India

In 1971, when the world turned its back on India, Israel provided weapons when we needed them most, defying their own superpower ally.

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

Milk Alone Is Not Enough For Your Child's Growth, Nutritionist Explains Why

Strong growth comes from balanced meals, good sleep and active play not just a daily glass of milk.

'Exiting not by choice': Indian founder sells startup in Sweden, returns to India calling immigration 'hostile' & 'dysfunctional'

An Indian entrepreneur has sold his Swedish microgreens company and returned to India, citing a hostile and dysfunctional immigration system. Abh

Yuvraj Samra swaps snowy Canada for Mumbai heat with IPL dream

Nineteen-year-old Yuvraj Samra, who trained indoors in Canadas harsh winters, is chasing an IPL dream after becoming the youngest T20 World Cup c

Meghalaya HIV Surge: More Than 10,000 People Receiving Treatment

Responding to concerns over the rising number of infections, the minister said the Health Department faces legal and social challenges under the

PM Modi Israel visit LIVE: PM Modi Arrives In Israel

Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Israel on a two-day high-profile visit on Wednesday, marking his s

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.

Cigarettes after tax: The post-February crisis, and how smokers are reacting

India's recent steep cigarette tax hike has triggered immediate chaos, with prices soaring and supplies dwindling. Retailers are struggling, and

3 million yen salary, 3 lakh tax: Indian software engineers in Japan break down the true cost of working abroad

A viral video by Dolesh reveals the financial realities for Indian software engineers in Japan. Freshers earn around 3 million yen annually, appr

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

German Chancellor Merz meets Xi Jinping in China to strengthen trade, strategic ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, hoping to bolster ties with his country's largest tr

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured during KSU protest in Kannur

Veena George sustains injuries to her neck and hand. The incident occurred at Kannur rallway station. Minister shifted to district hospital for t

Quote of the day by Edgar Allen Poe: They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those

Quote of the day: Edgar Allan Poe remains a towering figure in American literature, proof that those who dare to dream consciously can reshape th

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

Sri Lanka arrests former intelligence chief over 2019 Easter Sunday bombings

COLOMBO, Feb 25: Sri Lankas criminal investigators on Wednesday arrested the countrys former intelligence chief in connection with the 2019 Easte

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

Arunachal women racial abuse case: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assures strict action

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

Veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu passes away in Chennai at the age of 101

Veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu, aged 101, has passed away. He was admitted to the hospital on February 1 and was in the ICU due to multi-organ

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

Anthropic CEO Shares Advice For Young Indians In AI Era, Says Focus On Human-Centred Tasks

Amodei warns that AI's advancement is accelerating rapidly, and institutions are underprepared.

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

Foreign firms, led by those from US, rent 101 m sq ft space in last 5 years for GCCs in India: Colliers

NEW DELHI, Feb 25:Foreign companies, largely US-based, have rented 101 million sq ft of prime office spaces in the last five years to set up Glob

Motorist hit by truck near Tiruvottiyur, dies

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

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

Andhra's Araku Coffee in Manhattan Soon, Announces Anand Mahindra

In a social media post, Mahindra hinted that Araku Coffee is poised to enter the United States market.

'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