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KNR Constructions bags 2,163-cr TN order

The signing of the Concession Agreement, however, is subject to the outcome of a case in the Madras High Court, the company informed the Bombay S

Will cap gold loans at 35-40% of overall advances, says ESAF SFB MD

Tradex Kerala 2026 to boost States contribution to global trade: Minister Rajeeve

The Minister was inaugurating the event organised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce in association with the Federation of Indian Expo

Maharashtra unveils 1,000 urban climate projects across 44 AMRUT cities

Developed under the Climate Forward Maharashtra initiative, the projects span six sectors including urban heat management, water, waste, energy a

Hangovers Are Out. Longevity Is In

From rare liquor to recovery lounges, status has shifted. Vitality now defines the new elite high society

Actor Rajpal Yadav out of Tihar Jail on bail in cheque bounce case, says this

Actor Rajpal Yadav was released from Tihar Jail on interim bail until March 18 in a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. He expressed gratitude to supp

Man, son drown in Karanja canal in Bidar

The deceased have been identified as Vishwanath Ambannaand his son Ambarish Vishwanath, residents of Hallikhed (B) village

T20 World Cup: Nepal invite Scotland to bat in T20 World Cup

Scotland entered the tournament as a replacement for Bangladesh at the last minute

Sanskrit varsity Syndicate decides to go ahead with faculty recruitment, KCA cricket stadium project

AI has the potential to wipe out Indian IT services and BPO sector by 2030: Vinod Khosla

Speaking about how India should adapt to the changing employment situation, Khosla said that the general view is that action of AI will be very d

Over 46 lakh students appearing for CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams

New Delhi: The Class 10 and 12 CBSE board exams began on Tuesday, February 17, with over 46 lakh students appearing at over 8,000 centres across

Kuvempu University V-C expresses concern over decrease in fellowships for research in universities

Sharath Ananthamurthy praises Kerala, says that despite all the problems, it has invested in higher education and research

Kerala declares tide flooding a State-specific disaster

With the declaration, financial assistance, similar to that provided to natural disaster victims under State Disaster Response Fund norms, can be

What is progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), Jesse Jackson's rare illness?

What is progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), Jesse Jackson's rare illness? The civil rights leader faced PSP, a neurodegenerative disorder affec

Coimbatore Corporation plans a 3-crore upgrade for Bamboo Park at SIHS Colony

Works worth 21.40 crore carried out under Namakku Naame scheme in Salem Corporation

Kufos signs pact with NIOT on ocean biology, blue economy

Centre clarified more than a year ago that TN can continue social security schemes amid UWF strike in Chennai

Concerns of the unions are completely baseless and arise out of a misunderstanding of the provisions of the four Labour Codes: Ministry of Labour

Farooq Abdullah Seeks National Unity For Peace In Kashmir

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, on Tuesday appealed for the country to stand together to

Platform models gaining ground in pharma R&D: Report

Instead of building each medicine separately, leading players are creating reusable discovery engines that apply shared data, workflows and devel

Kerala Science-IT Park foundation stone laid in Kannur

The project, with an investment of 600 crore on 50 acres, aims to leverage the States skilled workforce and biodiversity-rich Western Ghats to at

Rahul Gandhi vetoed Sonia offer to make me CM in 2014: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Then Congress president had asked him to decide on a date for his swearing-in after 58 party MLAs supported him two years before the Assembly ele

Congress sweeps Telangana civic polls, BRS gets just one

Congress secured chairperson posts in seven of eight Telangana municipalities. The BRS won one chairperson post. Elections were held on Tuesday.

Minister announces support for campus start-ups in Animal Husbandry sector

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 119 feet

Week after GHMC demolition drive in Mallepally victims hesitant to talk

Hyderabad: A week after encroachments in Mallepally were removed by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), many victims are hesitant

Is court going to monitor every murder: SC on BJP workers death

New Delhi: Is this court going to monitor every murder or violent incident happening in West Bengal, the Supreme Court asked on Tuesday, February

Mysuru: Defective silencers seized by city police crushed under road roller

The city police say the defective silencers that had been confiscated during the inspections conducted last month were legally destroyed.

Nabis Nine-For Neutralises Shamis 8/90 As J&K Have One Foot On Ranji Trophy Final Door

KALYANI (WEST BENGAL), Feb 17: Auqib Nabi delivered a performance to remember, claiming a nine-wicket match haul as his counter-attacking 42 at N

Meet Bollywood legend Salim Khans first wife, Sushila Charak

Hyderabad: Salim Khan, the legendary screenwriter of Bollywood, is currently in the ICU at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. The 90-year-old icon is b

Special drive against underage driving in Bengaluru

HAMMER deal: BEL, Safran to set up India JV post Modi-Macron talks

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and France's Safran have formed a joint venture to locally produce HAMMER precision-guided munitions in India. This

Mysuru district reports dip in maternal, infant mortality rates

VTU Mysuru centre to host YUKTI-2026 from Feb 19

Luxury steamship that sank, resurfaced then sank again found after 150 years

After a 150-year absence, the luxury steamer Lac La Belle has been discovered in Lake Michigan. Veteran explorer Paul Ehorn and his team located

Vendor development programme organised by MRPU

India aims to build consensus to harness AI for public good, contain harms: Vaishnaw

The government is constantly endeavouring to provide high-quality resources to startups, researchers and students, he said

Watch: What is Tamil Nadus Urban Greening Policy 2026 about?

In this episode of The Climate Economy, we examine Tamil Nadus Urban Greening Policy 2026 one of Indias first state-level frameworks mandating t

CM Calls For Strengthening Tele-Law Service To Ensure Timely Justice, Reduce Court Pendency

SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the vital role of the Tele-Law initiative in expanding access to justice and eas

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka continues domination on a day of slow progress

The southern State notches up its third-highest First Class total of 736 before reducing the opponent to 149 for five; Raichandani fights hard wi

Watch: Tarique Rahman takes oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Captain Scott Looks To Go Out on High

Obviously, soccer is the main sport and we probably will never get to that level, but for us its just promoting the game and hopefully our perfor

A bowl of good health

Want to up your breakfast game, but do not have the time to cook and prefer not to reach out for sugary supermarket cereals? Here are three home-

Telangana Cabinet to Meet on February 23

Meeting scheduled at 3 PM in Secretariat; Chief Secretary issues official note

Wild elephant found dead in Mettupalayam forest range

Kerala HC Quashes LDF's Nava Kerala Citizen Survey Ahead Of Assembly Polls

The court observed that the Citizens Response project, being carried out at a cost of Rs 20 crore, did not have the required financial sanctions.

5,000-year-old bacteria revived from ice can fight superbugs, but scientists see a downside

Scientists have isolated a Psychrobacter SC65A.3, a bacterial strain frozen for almost 5,000 years in Romanias Scrioara Ice Cave. The microbe car

Police arrest seven in three cases, recover property worth 26 lakh

The arrests have been made in connection with robbery and house burglary cases in the University and Ashok Nagar police limits

Coimbatore Corporation has proposed to set up new sewage treatment plants at four lakes

STPs are currently in operation at eight of the nine lakes managed by the Corporation to prevent the inflow of untreated sewage; a recent assessm

Private bank staff killed by speeding biker in Bengaluru

NIT-Puducherry to hold 12th convocation on February 19

Government is not bearing expenses of foreign trip taken by Congress legislators, says Yathindra

The Congress MLC says there is no reason to object to the trip since the legislators are paying for it themselves, adding that he understands it

Karnataka Minister Mahadevappas dog remark sparks row; loyal Congress leaders are not street dogs, says D.K. Suresh

A staunch Congressman is like a dog that remembers the debt of its owner and pays it back: D.K. Suresh

SC Bench Slams The Petitioner For Not Going To Kolkata HC For Seeking Relief

The bench said the petitioner should approach the high court for seeking relief while hearing a plea concerning the alleged killing of three BJP

Additional 3.48 lakh hectares under irrigation, says M.R.K. Panneerselvam

Presenting the T.N. Interim Agriculture Budget, the Minister says two lakh new free electricity connections have been provided to farmers over th

Odisha Procures Record 58.8 Lakh Tonnes of Paddy; Pays Over Rs 12,916 Crore MSP to Farmers

Agriculture continues to remain the backbone of Odishas economy, supporting a majority of the population

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Hyderabad

Warner Bros. Discovery sold? Netflix or Paramount Skydance - who is winning the bid?

Warner Bros. Discovery merger deal: Paramount's current offer for the whole company comes to $108.4 billion, while Netflix is offering $82.7 bill

Budget promises to establish mini IT park in Tirunelveli, but silent on Nanguneri multi-product SEZ

The project promoter has mortgaged a major portion of the 2,600 acres of land acquired for the SEZ to raise bulky loans for other purposes while

Tax relief firms promise big IRS savings heres how to spot scams and avoid costly traps

Many tax relief companies say they can save your money on IRS tax debt, but some are scams. Real companies help with payment plans, paperwork, an

Reasons which led to massive drop in Grape cultivation in Telangana

US School Employee Accused Of Having Sex With 2 Students After Husband Caught Her In The Act

The disturbing phenomenon of teachers engaging in illegal sexual relationships with students is a growing concern in the United States.

Armed men posing as cops loot cash, gold from realtors house in broad daylight

The incident occurred when 53-year-old Hombale Gowda was at home with his wife, Mangalamma and their two-and-a-half-year-old grandson

We Help telecounselling service launched for students

The service can be used to share concerns and clear doubts of students appearing for SSLC and higher secondary examinations, and alleviate their

Watch: Why Aaron Finch wants to borrow Jasprit Bumrah to Australia

7-Year-Old Andhra Girl's Body Found In Drum. CCTV Shows Killer Walking With Her

A search for a missing seven-year-old girl in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district ended in horror when police discovered her body hidden inside a

Why are Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Dogecoin prices down today and will BTC USD, ETH, XRP, DOGE and other cryptos continue to fall or bounce back? Cryptocurrency market fall explained

Cryptocurrency prices, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Dogecoin, are down today. Weak derivatives, reduced retail interest, and key tech

Bareilly DM, SSP issued notice for interference in namaz at private property

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has issued contempt notices to the district magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Bareilly

India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally: PM Modi

Foundation stone laid for Kozhikode Biological Park project

Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab

Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab

Peace and Development-Friendly Atmosphere Returning to Mangaluru: Home Minister G Parameshwara

He said It is true that there were problems earlier, and it is also true that there is change now

Power depends on AI, chips & compute: Raghav Chadha calls for sovereign AI infrastructure in India

'At 48 seconds, had they': Senate plays shocking NTSB video simulation of DCA mid-air collision

Medieval Secret Tunnel Discovered Inside Ancient Burial Site In Germany

Archaeologists initially believed a stone slab at the northern end of the pit to be a grave.

Visit Indias first cat museum: A unique space for cat lovers

Mysuru, known for its grand palaces and rich heritage, has added a truly unique attraction to its cultural map. Jin Min Cat World, Indias first c

Pullaiah college launches 5-day programme on entrepreneurship

TimeGrapher and Delhi Watch Company launch Tithi, a moon-phase watch featuring Malayalam and Tamil dials

The launch of the unique collection coincides with the Lunar New Year

SOCIAL SELECTS Presents AATMA in Hyderabad As Part of a 5 City India Tour

Built as an artist-first platform, SOCIAL SELECTS continues SOCIALs long-standing role as a cultural playground where music, community, and disco

In Focus Podcast | Accountability on ICE: How are Trumps military-style anti-immigrant raids impacting America?

As the Trump administration ramps up its controversial immigration raids, host G Sampath talks with University of Michigan Professor Joyojeet Pal

To aid safe migration, Kerala to take pre-departure orientation to campuses

Kerala govt.s NoRKA-Roots is set to reach out to prospective emigrants among students and the wider community

Retired BMTC employee clubbed to death over property row, son arrested

An initial probe revealed that Munikrishnappa had executed a will transferring some properties to his grandchildren, which is suspected to have i

Sunetra Pawar, NCP leaders meet Maharashtra CM, seek CBI probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash

Senior NCP leader Sunil Tatkare says Devendra Fadnavis assured that the State govt. will communicate with the Union Home Ministry in this regard

West Bengals Yuva Sathi frenzy turns poll season electric

West Bengal's Yuva Sathi scheme is seeing thousands of educated unemployed youth register for a monthly allowance. The initiative, rolled out ahe

Karnataka HC quashes BJP's defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

The case was filed in 2023, when BJP was in power in Karnataka, following a corruption rate card published by the then opposition Congress to cla

Ashwini Vaishnaw Apologises After AI Summit Crowding Complaints

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, apologised on Tuesday to visitors to a global artificial intelligence summi

Lets Go Dutch

India play Oranje in Super 8 tune-up

Rajpal Yadav released from Tihar jail after HC suspends sentence

New Delhi: Actor Rajpal Yadav walked out of Tihar Jail on Tuesday evening after the Delhi High Court permitted his temporary release from jail in

Top news of the day: Tarique Rahman sworn in as new PM of Bangladesh; Supreme Court says political leaders must ultimately foster fraternity in country, and more

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Irish regulator opens EU probe into Grok over deepfake concerns

London: Elon Musks social media platform X faces a European Union privacy investigation after its Grok Artificial Intelligence chatbot started sp