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Unemployment in India rises slightly to 5% in January: Government survey

The UR (unemployment rate) or joblessness recorded a marginal increase in January in both rural and urban areas, showed the latest Periodic Labou

First Class X Board exam must under 2-test system, says CBSE

CBSE mandates all Class X students to take the first board exam under the new two-exam system starting 2026. Missing three or more subjects in th

Madhira To Be Developed As Model Municipality: Bhatti

Development, welfare, and transparency, these three principles will guide us in providing better governance to the people of Madhira. Every promi

Zelensky Warns Of New Russian Strikes Ahead Of Geneva Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such str

T20 World Cup 2026: Fall of the Titans How Did Australia Get It So Wrong?

T20 World Cup 2026: The 2021 champions stand on the brink of elimination from the group stages itself. But, how?

Can't let India be maligned, Delhi HC tells journo in OCI card case

The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition from UK journalist Amrit Wilson. Her Overseas Citizen of India card was cancelled. The government cite

Cyber Cops Warn Of Ramzan Donation, Shopping Scams

V. Arvind Babu, DCP (Cybercrime), said scammers create fake websites, WhatsApp messages, Instagram pages and QR codes claiming to collect money f

American Idol Season 24 release time, schedule and how to watch new episode tonight: Global streaming timings worldwide

American Idol Season 24 release time, schedule and how to watch new episode tonight explains when Season 24 episode four airs on ABC and Hulu. Au

Assam Cong neta 'quits'; Gandhis as well as Himanta try to woo him

Assam Congress faces internal turmoil as campaign chief Bhupen Borah resigns, citing neglect. Party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, are scrambli

Engineering Dropout Among 3 Held With Cocaine

A private bus operator and driver who allegedly assisted in transportation, and a ridehailing app driver who delivered parcels, have also been na

10 Indian students make their mark at global nuclear technology programme in Russia

You have 5-7 years to develop 6th gen aero engines: Rajnaths challenge for DRDO scientists

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged DRDO scientists to develop a 6th generation aero engine for fighter aircraft within 5-7 years, emphasizi

Subharti University Wins Strikers Cup 2026; Tournament Showcases Rising Standard Of College Football

New Delhi: The Strikers Cup 2026 concluded successfully at the Delhi Police Grounds, bringing together 24 colleges and over 600 student-athletes

Robert Duvall net worth after he died at 95: how did the seven-time Academy Awardnominated and Oscar-winning star build his fortune?

Robert Duvall net worth: Acting legend Robert Duvall died at 95 with a $70 million net worth. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in

East Bengal Hammer NorthEast United 3-0 In ISL Opener As Ezzejjari Stars With Brace At Salt Lake Stadium

East Bengal kicked off their ISL campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United at the Salt Lake Stadium, deliv

Siddaramaiah camp to take 27 MLAs abroad 'to counter DKS push for CLP meeting'

A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored

Bhopal News: Congress To Lay Siege To Assembly On February 24

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Congress state president Jitu Patwari has demanded that the chief minister either seek the resignation of three minister

MP News: Massive Turnout At Health And Awareness Camp On MP Gajendra Singh Patel Birthday

Sendhwa (Madhya Pradesh): On the occasion of birthday of Lok Sabha MP Gajendra Singh Patel, a massive health and awareness camp and nutrition dis

Actor Trisha Condemns BJP Leader's Remark

Trisha posted on her social media, a legal communique in the wake of Nagenthran's comments linking her to Vijay while trying to criticise the act

Peace Panels Key to Crime-free Hyderabad: Sajjanar

Broadening the scope of public safety, the meeting also called for collective initiatives to combat cybercrime and eradicate the menace of drugs

Kharge Committee Submits Report On Pune Land Deal Involving Parth Pawar's Firm

The Kharge Committee, set up to probe the controversial 40-acre land deal in Pune, has submitted its report to the state government. Headed by ad

Advance of AI creating a governance responsibility

Ajay Kumar Sood noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a childs development, mental health and education over ti

Bharat Sindhu MSME Park Phase-1 Completed: MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

The industrial park was named Bharat Sindhu MSME Park as the initiative was conceptualised when Operation Sindoor by Indian Army was underway.

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MBVV Crime Branch Nabs MCOCA Accused Wanted For 6 Years In Solapur Robbery Case

Mira-Bhayandar: Crime Detection Branch Cell4 of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate has successfully arrested an accuse

Congress Wins Nirmal, Gains In Other Municipalities

In Nirmal municipality, Congress members Appala Kavya and Appala Ganesh Chakravarthi were elected chairperson and vice-chairperson respectively.

RailTel Hosts AI-Driven Healthcare Panels At India AI Impact Summit 2026 In Delhi

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways curated and hosted two important panel discussions on Artificia

Nepalese Woman Held in Jabalpur for Burglaries in Hyderabad

Police tracked the fleeing accused to the Rupedia border, where they were apprehended just before crossing into Nepal.

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: 60+ years, 90+ credits and Oscar glory how did the Godfather stars death at 95 mark the end of a legendary career?

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: Robert Duvall built a 60+ year career with 90+ movie and TV credits before his death at 95. The Oscar-winning

10 Days Time for Entries Into UMEED Portal

A fixed timeline was set, with clear instructions to finish pending work within 10 days.

90,000 Govt Staff to Be on Census 2027 Work in State

A conference of district collectors will be convened shortly to sensitise them about timelines, responsibilities and detailed operational plannin

Revanths Support-Women Policy Clicks

13 women leaders elected in open seats; women to head 70 urban local bodies; BRS backed one woman

Three-Day Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav Begins At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Birthplace In Junnar

A grand celebration of the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary - Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav' is being organised at the birthplace of th

Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'Life is a lot more fragile than we think'inspiring quotes by the famous Norwegian Wood author

Haruki Murakami's quote, Life is a lot more fragile than we think. So you should treat others in a way that leaves no regrets. Fairly, and if pos

Indias federalism is in need of a structural reset

There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance

Cabinet Clears 10,154-Crore KasaraManmad 3rd & 4th Line Project To Decongest MumbaiHowrah Route

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the third and fourth railway lines between Kasara and Manmad in Maharashtra, a major capacity-

A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all

There is an attempt in Budget 2026 to rebalance Indias financial system by moving risks away from banks and into markets

Congress Captures Nine Municipalities In Warangal Region

The party won clear majorities in Narsampet, Bhupalpally, Parkala, Maripeda, Mulugu and Station Ghanpur. In Wardhannapet, Kesamudram and Mahabuba

Word of the day: Skiddo

Skiddoo is a slang verb that means to leave quickly or go away. It became popular in the early 1900s and is believed to come from the word skedad

FedEx To Develop First Dedicated Cargo Hub At Navi Mumbai International Airport; Ground Breaking On Wednesday In Presence Of CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: Global logistics giant FedEx is set to formalise its footprint in Maharashtra with its first dedicated cargo hub at the Navi Mumbai Inter

Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund

ULBs need more administrative capacity before they can tap the market

Transatlantic strains: On Europe and the U.S.

Europe should engage with the wider world to reduce dependence on the U.S.

Transitioning to green steel

The technology exists, the green premium is manageable, and there is market readiness

Congress Launches 'Talent Hunt' To Select Spokespersons In Madhya Pradesh

After the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, the Congress in Madhya Pradesh has now announced the launch of a Talent Hunt Programme to recruit a new batch

TN Cong seeks action against party MP Manickam Tagore for putting DMK ties under 'strain'

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction ar

DC Edit | India-Pak Contest Is A Damp Squib

There were more furrowed brows in the marketing rooms of the game and corporate boardrooms as the commercial value of the event, which draws more

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'The secret to happiness is...' - life lessons by Greek historian and father of scientific history on freedom, courage, and how to be happy

Quote of the day by Thucydides: Ancient historian Thucydides' timeless wisdom connects happiness, freedom, and courage. His quote highlights that

Inclusive politics in an age of division

Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation

Greater Chennai Corporation unveils first Climate Budget, plans outlay of 7,200 crore

According to the report, the civic body has earmarked 3,190.61 crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2025-26; out of this amount, 1,341.2 cror

Robert Duvall cause of death at 95: How did The Godfather and Apocalypse Now Oscar-winning Hollywood legend die?

Robert Duvall cause of death: Acting legend Robert Duvall has died at 95. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at his home in Virginia

India moving from efficiency-driven to resilience-driven globalisation, says KPMG India CEO

India aims for strategic sovereignty through global integration. Leaders emphasize resilience without isolation. This involves diversified supply

CM Release Economic Survey

The Survey not only highlights the performance of the State's economy, it also indicates areas of concern that need to be addressed to reach the

'Action against Iran is 'weeks, not months' away': Graham reveals US strategy as he visits Israel

National conference on Tech and AI in Veterinary Medicine kicks off in Chennai

With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

The J&K government hasmade aproposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not pos

57-year-old Man mistakenly throws 20 gold bars worth $142,000 into trash, authorities rush to recover them

A 57-year-old man in Torre Lapillo, Puglia, mistakenly threw away 20 gold bars worth approximately 120,000 while cleaning his home. Believing the

NSE IPO survives High Court hurdle

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Securities and Exchange Board of India's approval for the National Stock Exchange's

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 7 release time and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings worldwide

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 7 release time and how to watch is confirmed for February 16 on ABC and February 17 on Hulu. The Baja episode follows

IRS tax deadline 2026: After which date does your tax refund disappear - Key dates taxpayers should mark now

IRS holds $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds. Your 2022 tax refund expires April 15, 2026. The IRS enforces a strict three-year window. After this

Boss complains about disappearing staff, so worker reports every bathroom break on Teams - here's what happened next

A manager's vague complaint about disappearing staff led an employee to meticulously report every bathroom break and coffee run via Teams. This a

Supreme Court refers challenges to DPDP Act to 5-judge bench

The Supreme Court has sent petitions challenging parts of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its rules to a five-judge bench. Th

DC Edit | Telangana CM Cements Grip On Party, Govt With Wins

The next litmus test for Revanth Reddy will be capturing the Greater Hyderabad area, which is now trifurcated into Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malka

High Court disposes of Future Group director Sunil Biyani's anticipatory bail plea in GST case

The Bombay High Court has disposed of an anticipatory bail application filed by Future Group non-executive director Sunil Biyani. The court noted

Greater Chennai Police destroy over 2,000 kg of ganja

A total of 2,119.65 kg of contraband ganja seized in 448 NDPS Act cases by different police stations across the city were destroyed

Consumers can report power issues directly via WhatsApp : EPDCL CMD

AP: Madhav Urges State to Order Probe into Land Pattas Issued During YSR Congress Party Regime

Madhav slammed the previous YSRC government for the issue of fake pattas without giving lands as their party leaders had submitted representation

Shooter Among 7 Held in Rohit Shetty Firing Case

At least five rounds were fired at the first floor of Mr. Shettys nine-storey building in Juhu at 12.45 am on February 1. The police have involve

BYJU's parent Think & Learn challenges Aakash rights issue in Supreme Court

Think & Learn, the parent company of BYJU's, has approached the Supreme Court. They seek to stop Aakash Educational Services from moving forward

Truck mows down 27-year-old employee of ride-hailing firm

Aakar Patel | Of Indias National Song And Anthem Ways To Boost The Nationalistic Spirit

Exactly 50 years ago, in 1976, the then government added fundamental duties to the Constitution. These duties are to promote harmony and the spir

Dispute over admit cards resolved: Education Minister Ashish Sood

Announcement after AAP stir over denial of admit cards to studentsdue to appear for Class 10, 12 exams starting today citing non-payment of fee

President Murmu in Vizag Today

Droupadi Murmu would hold a Presidential Banquet at the naval sase in the evening. After staying here overnight, she would participate in the Int

BJP seeks apology from Priyank Kharge for projecting coastal belt in poor light with communal tag

The party takes strong exception to Mr. Kharge likening the RSS and BJP to a devil and its shadow

Priyank is targeting RSS to please Congress high command, say Karnataka BJP leaders

Man held on charge of sexual assault

CBSE Class X, XII Exams Begin Today

Evaluation of Class XII answer books will shift to OSM this year, while Class X scripts will continue in physical mode. CBSE said OSM will elimin

Palghar Crime: Naigaon Police Arrest Absconding Accused After 1 Year In Gang Rape And Robbery Case

Palghar, Maharashtra, Feb 16: The Crime Detection Team of Naigaon Police Station has successfully traced and arrested an accused who had been abs

PM inaugurates India AI Impact Expo, interacts with startups

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo here featuring over 600 high-potential startups and 13 cou

Court issues notices to Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot under ED's Rs 61,700 cr bank loan fraud allegation

Enforcement Directorate has taken cognisance of a chargesheet in a bank loan fraud case. A Delhi court has issued notices to Videocon Group promo

Top Army Commanders review counter terrorism grid

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Top Army commanders on Monday visited the general area of Kishtwar to review the Counter Terrorism Grid and assess operational

Woman who lost son in accident pleads for justice on social media

23-year-old died after his bike was allegedly hit by a car driven by a minor in Delhis Dwarka on February 3

Godfather and Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies

Govt to conduct survey on drug abuse in 10 districts

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir government will conduct a survey on drug abuse in 10 districts of the Union territory as it has launched a comm

2 Pak nationals among 3 escape from juvenile home after attacking cops

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Two Pakistani nationals were among three inmates who escaped from a Juvenile Observation Home in RS Pura sector of Jammu after

Western Railway Extends Special Train Services Until Late March 2026 To Clear Holi Rush Across Key Routes; Check Details

Mumbai, Feb 16: For the convenience of passengers and to clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season of Holi, Western R

Shikha Mukerjee | As Democracy Returns In Bangladesh What Next?

It is for Tarique Rahman to figure out how enhancing presidential powers and a 100-member upper house fits into his vision of a democratic, unifi

Delhi L-G, CM inaugurate multi-level parking facility in Nehru Place

Developed by the Delhi Development Authority under the Nehru Place redevelopment plan, it aims to streamline parking in the area that records an

Punjab Government Under Attack Over Top Cops' Presence In Anti-Drug Rally

The Opposition parties in Punjab have raised multiple questions regarding the government's anti-drug rally and have objected to the presence of g

Grand Rathotsavams Mark Shivaratri in Sri Sathya Sai District

Superintendent of Police Sathish Kumar reviewed security ahead of Tuesdays Dhupam ritual, during which devotees offer sambrani into the sacred fi

HC grants centre more time in plea against ban on 25 Books

SRINAGAR, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted the Centre more than a months additional time to respond to petitions