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Iran FM says nuclear deal 'within reach' ahead of U.S. talks

We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests, said Mr. Araghchi, in a post on the social media site X.

25 Feb 2026 12:22 am
Southern Railway to pay kilometre allowance after unions protest

Withholding the allowance could have led to disruptions in train services, says SRMU

25 Feb 2026 12:04 am
Its a difficult thing to know when a player should move on: McLeod

Belgiums head coach sheds light on team environment, keeping up with the times and why the team is so successful at the highest level; the 57-year old New Zealander is a soft-spoken father figure but a firm taskmaster entrusted with the teams fortunes

24 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
AIs positives outweigh human and climate impact: NASSCOM

On worries regarding the climate impact of data centres, NASSCOM said that the improvement in human conditions as an outcome of AI outweighs the adversarial climate impact.

24 Feb 2026 11:47 pm
Railway Board puts Vande Bharat Jammu-Srinagar extension on hold: Official

Earlier in the evening, Northern Railways had announced that the Vande Bharat Express would be extended up to Jammu Tawi from Katra, enabling direct connectivity between the twin capital cities of J&K from March 1

24 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
179 Venezuelan prisoners freed under amnesty law: Parliament

The head of the Parliamentary Commission overseeing the application of the amnesty, added that around 3,000 others, who were out on parole, had also been cleared of all charges.

24 Feb 2026 11:36 pm
Imran Khan taken to Islamabad hospital for eye treatment, his party questions secrecy

Mr. Khan was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences [PIMS] at Islamabad for a second dose of anti-VEGF [(Vascular endothelial growth factor] intravitreal injection, says a doctor at the hospital

24 Feb 2026 11:22 pm
T20 World Cup | Brooks special knock guides England into the semifinals

The skippers sensational hundred paves the way for a thrilling two-wicket win; Pakistans hopes of advancing to the knockout phase hanging by a thread; Farhan and Afridis efforts go in vain

24 Feb 2026 11:20 pm
Zelenskyy says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on

Ukrainians are filled with a mix of fatigue at the relentless bombardments and mounting battlefield losses, and determination to resist

24 Feb 2026 11:19 pm
Periyar Tiger Reserve to launch Phase III Tiger Monitoring from February 25

As part of this phase, the tiger habitats within Reserve have been divided into grids of two square km each to ensure uniform spatial coverage; in each grid, two camera traps have been installed to capture photographs of passing tigers

24 Feb 2026 11:09 pm
24 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
Last-minute rush in filing forms for adding names in poll rolls raises questions

The final figure encompassed applications received before the process,which began on October 27, 2025, clarifies CEOArchana Patnaik. It also covered about 5.73lakhapplications received online

24 Feb 2026 10:48 pm
Law enforcers in Central zone gear up for upcoming assembly elections

Election cell formed in every district and vested with multiple tasks connected with security and poll-related aspects

24 Feb 2026 10:47 pm
Watch: U.S. and Iran moving closer to war? | Explainer

Following strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and a fragile ceasefire, both sides say they are working toward a new understanding. But with U.S. aircraft carriers deployed and Iran signaling military readiness in the Strait of Hormuz, are we heading toward peace or another war?

24 Feb 2026 10:47 pm
Vijayendra writes to Karnataka Chief Minister, seeking withdrawal of restrictions on media at Vidhana Soudha

BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking withdrawal of a circular on restrictions on journalists at the Vidhana Soudha

24 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
The Hindu, VIT School of Law to host Justice Unplugged 2026

Will connect aspiring lawyers to judges, senior advocates, policymakers; focus on generative AIs impact on legal practice, the evolution of fundamental rights in the digital age, improving access to justice

24 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
Japan to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031: Defence Minister

It is the first time Japan has specified the timing of the deployment. The Ministry announced the plan in 2022 to ramp up its air defences on the island, which already hosts a Japanese military base

24 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
Amit Shah told me that strongDMK-led alliance will win against dividedAIADMK, says Panneerselvam

He says Mr. Shahs attempts to re-unite theAIADMKfactions before the 2021 Assembly election had failed, as did his efforts in January 2026 to accommodate theAIADMKfactions in theNDA

24 Feb 2026 10:43 pm
National Conference seeks return of hydroelectric projects to Jammu and Kashmir

Ruling party introduces resolution in Assembly, reiterating demand that finds place in its manifesto

24 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
DGCA grounds four aircraft of VSR Ventures, a month after Ajit Pawars death in crash

Aviation regulator to introduce safety ranking system for charter operators; directs them to disclose age of aircraft and and pilots experience on website

24 Feb 2026 10:34 pm
Sasikala launches political party, unveils flag

The party would champion the cause of the poor and marginalised while eliminating both enemies and traitors, Ms. Sasikala said

24 Feb 2026 10:25 pm
ABVP activists taken into preventive custody after vandalism at Azim Premji University

We strongly condemn the ruckus and violence that was unleashed on our campus by this external group of people, says the university

24 Feb 2026 10:23 pm
Supreme Court closes suo motu case on polluted rivers after five years of near inaction

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questioned the feasibility of examining the extent of pollution in rivers across the country

24 Feb 2026 10:19 pm
Watch: Bihar Assembly erupts as Nitish Kumar hits back at RJD over guns and bullets remark

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his composure in the state assembly after opposition MLAs accused his government of ruling with guns and bullets.

24 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
Vellore Corporation to undertake biomining at landfill site near Palar river

Resident says the reclaimed land should be used for public purposes like childrens park and playground

24 Feb 2026 10:07 pm
Humane touch, not mere court orders, may help mitigate human-wildlife conflict: Supreme Court

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarks that this is an issue which has to be addressed not by court orders, but through a humanitarian approach, by speaking their language and understanding their issues, their economic conditions and how certain people or interests are even alluring them.

24 Feb 2026 10:05 pm
Army showcases firepower at Agni Varsha in Pokhran

Drills at Thar feature a wide array of contemporary battlefield technologies, including unmanned aerial systems, counter-drone technology, precision-strike rockets, and modern artillery platforms

24 Feb 2026 9:59 pm
SriLankan Airlines announces Ahmedabad as its 10thdestination in India

The airline currently has 23 airworthy aircraft; The airline serves Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Thiruvananthpuram, Madurai and Tiruchirappalli

24 Feb 2026 9:58 pm
TMC, BJP hail Supreme Court order on deploying judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha for SIR in the State

While the Trinamool Congress has blamed the EC for the situation, the BJP leadership has said the development is a reflection of complete politicisation of administration in West Bengal

24 Feb 2026 9:55 pm