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Social media addiction trial takes new turn with therapist's testimony

The former psychotherapist of a California woman suing Metas Instagram and Alphabets YouTube, claiming a childhood addiction to the platforms dam

SC bans NCERT book over judiciary corruption; orders seizure, digital takedown

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, February 26, imposed a blanket ban on Class 8 NCERT book carrying a chapter on corruption in the judici

Watch: Obituary: R. Nallakannu, the Comrade who lived for the people

R. Nallakannu, fondly known as RNK, passed away at 101, leaving behind a century of struggle, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to social justi

Claims of KSU attack on Health Minister Veena George drama, says Kerala Opposition Leader

V.D. Satheesan says railway police investigation found no evidence of any attack and that Speaker should not have become part of such a conspirac

Just married: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandannas total net worth

Mumbai: After 7 years of dating that was largely kept under wraps, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have finally tied the knot, sending fa

Video: Massive fire erupts at shopping mall in Hyderabads Jubilee Hills

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at a shopping mall, Mangala Gauri Vastra, which is located on Hyderabads Jubilee Hills Road No. 36. Following t

FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation: sources

The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings as unlawful and endangering national security

University of California Sells $2 Bn in Debt While Facing Trump Crackdown

The university system sold $2.2 billion of municipal bonds in December

Apple in Talks With Banks to Start Payment Service in India

The iPhone maker is in talks with ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd., as it aims to introduce its payment service in India around

Tamil Nadus emergency care centres treat 2.29 lakh patients in 12 years

The State now has 12 ECCs, run by EMRI Green Health Services under the Tamil Nadu Health System Project, strategically located along key highways

Fire breaks out at saree showroom in Hyderabads Jubilee Hills, firefighting operations underway

No casualties have been reported so far

Azim Premji University student council flags asymmetry in outcomes following recent campus events, opposes FIR against SPARK members

Individuals accused of entering the campus without permission, assaulting members of the university community, and damaging property are facing b

Rare Legal Victory For Prominent China Critic Jimmy Lai

Decision comes soon after Lai jailed 20 years in separate national security case; Lai, a China critic, has faced multiple prosecutions in recent

Korean auteur Park Chan-wook to preside over Cannes main competition jury

Park and his jury will award the 2026 Palme d'Or on May 23 at the Grand Thtre Lumiere, the festival organisers announced in a statement.

Modi Visits Israeli Tech Innovation Exhibition, Invites Firms to Invest in India

In a social media post on Thursday, Modi said the exhibition showcased special innovations from the world of technology

Wall Art India 2026: Khatra brings an urban landscape to life on a wall in Hyderabad

The artist plays with colours to create abstract patterns of the city

Mughal Road Opens For LMVs Between Bufliaz and Peer Ki Gali From Feb 27

POONCH, Feb 26: The District Magistrate Poonch has ordered the reopening of the Mughal Road (NH-701A) stretch from Bufliaz to Peer Ki Gali for mo

Fact-Check: Did Trump Say Pakistan PM Would Have Died Without His Involvement?

US President Donald Trump's statement about the India-Pakistan conflict is being shared in a misleading manner.

CTET February 2026 Re-Exams Set For Two Centres In Bihar

CBSE postponed the CTET Paper-II exam held on February 7, 2026, at two Bihar centres due to administrative issues; the rescheduled exam will be o

India-U.S. deal: Rajasthan Congress MLAs protest in Assembly wearing 'PM is compromised' t-shirts

The legislators gathered in front of the entry of Rajasthan Assembly's main complex, holding placards and raising slogans

RBI's additional liquidity support to wind down after March, bankers say

The RBIs recent liquidity infusion, which has pushed overnight rates below the repo rate to ease funding stress, is seen by bankers as a temporar

PlayStation Plus monthly games for March: PGA Tour 2K25 and more titles announced

PlayStation Plus March 2026 games: The transition into the spring gaming season is looking exceptionally strong for Sony enthusiasts as the PlayS

North Korea Warns It Could Destroy South if Threatened

Kim in recent years has sharpened his rhetoric toward Seoul and underscored his rejection of inter-Korean diplomacy

Inside Bill Gates' Affair With Russian Woman And Their Epstein Connection

Bill Gates has continued to insist that the women involved were not connected to Epstein's crimes and stated that he did not know about the finan

Stock Markets Trade Higher in Early Deals on Buying in IT Shares, Fresh Foreign Fund Inflows

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 303 points to 82,579.16 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up 85.1 points to 25,567.60

Shashi Tharoor Rejects 'Pro-Modi' Tag, Says Principles Intact And No Shift In Loyalty

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has firmly rejected accusations that his public praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicates a shift in pol

From freeze to thaw: India-Canada relations hit reset button with Carney's visit

A year after ties froze over the Nijjar controversy, Canada is quietly changing tone as Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to land in India with a

Delhi Airport To Shut One Of 4 Runways For 3 Months For Major Repair Work

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport will shut one of its four runways for nearly three months starting February 26 for major rehabilitati

Vijay Sethupathi Confirms Reunion with Mani Ratnam for Sai Pallavi's Movie

The film features Sai Pallavi as the female lead, marking her first project with the acclaimed director.

What is Aspergillus fungus? Two dead, four seriously ill as fungal infection cluster engulfs major Sydney hospital, authorities launch probe; all you need to know

A massive tragedy struck Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as a fungal outbreak claimed two lives and left four critically ill. Investigation

J&K Ushering In New Era Of Peace, Prosperity: VP Radhakrishnan After Dal Lake Visit

Srinagar, Feb 26: Lauding the transformation in the Union Territory, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir is witne

Nitin Gadkari flags 5 lakh road accidents a year, says behaviour change key to saving lives

India records almost five lakh road accident deaths yearly. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted that changing public behaviour and enforcing

Tanmay Bhat Says He Had No Hunger Suppression While On Weight Loss Drugs; Here's Why

While GLP-1 medications are highly effective for many, an estimated 13% to 25% of users may be considered non-responders who do not experience de

'I love you mummy...': Ex-YouTuber Bonu Komali, 20, texts mother in Kuwait, found dead at her Hyderabad house

Ex-YouTuber Bonu Komali was found dead at her rented flat in Hyderabad. An undergraduate student who was pursuing BSc, dropped a text to her moth

Anderson .Paak Mixes Culture and Comedy in Root-Reconnecting Film K-Pops

Rather than delving into his own emotional struggles with his dad, .Paak decided to do a heartwarming story about a father and a son reuniting du

Bank manager duped of Rs 1.4 crore in cyber fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) officials allegedly extorted Rs 1.44 crore from a 76-year-old retired ban

Opinion: Opinion | A BAFTA Award, Straight From The Ashes Of Manipur's Moreh

The shooting for 'Boong' in Moreh wrapped up barely a week before violence engulfed the township. Many who stood behind and before the camera are

Kerala's Ruling CPM, Congress Trade Blows Over Veena George 'Attack'

Injuries to Kerala Health Minister Veena George's neck and hands sustained in Kannur amid protests over instances of alleged medical negligence h

Gold, Silver Prices Drop In Domestic Markets Amid Profit Booking

Gold and silver prices opened lower in domestic futures trade on Thursday, tracking profit booking after recent gains.

'Political Theatrics': Mayawati slams Samajwadi Party's PDA day

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has accused the Samajwadi Party of political theatrics. She stated the SP has historically opposed Dalits, OBC

Youth allegedly harassed for not giving way to MLA convoy in Jagtial district

Hyderabad: A controversy has emerged in Jagtial district after a man alleged harassment for not giving way to an MLAs convoy. As per the details

Salim Khans health is improving, says Aamir Khan

Mumbai: Superstar Aamir Khan has said he has been touch with the family of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan and they told him that his health is i

NRI Reveals 6 Things They Are Grateful For After Returning To India From US

An NRI shares gratitude for returning to India after 10 years in the US, citing closeness to family and affordable living as key benefits.

AIIMS NORCET 10 registration opens at aiimsexams.ac.in; Check last date, steps to apply, eligibility criteria, application fee and more

AIIMS has opened registrations for NORCET 10, with the application deadline set for March 16, 2026. The recruitment process includes a Preliminar

Mayawati slams Samajwadi Party over proposed PDA Day on Kanshi Rams birth anniversary

LUCKNOW, Feb 26: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday accused the Samajwadi Party of indulging in political theatrics by proposing to o

Sri Lanka Skipper Dasun Shanaka Wants Govt To Stop Negativity Against Players

Shanaka apologised to his country for the disappointing ouster from the Super Eight stage after a 61-run loss to New Zealand following a 51-run d

T.N. Assembly election: Income Tax Dept. sets up 24x7 control room

Persons with information about the storage, possession, or movement of large amounts of cash, jewellery, or other valuables and freebies were req

29 Aircraft, 42 Warships, Submarines: Indian Navy's Mega Exercise In Bay Of Bengal

Indian Navy's maritime exercise Milan concluded on Wednesday, witnessing the participation of 42 warships and submarines and 29 military aircraft

SC Bans NCERT Book Over Chapter On Judiciary Corruption, Orders Copies Seizure, Digital Takedown

New Delhi, Feb 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a blanket ban on class 8 NCERT book carrying a chapter on corruption in the judiciary, a

Why upper caste support matters for the BJP?

Sustained majority-level support suggests that upper caste voters view the BJP as their primary political vehicle at the national level

Social media buzz over TMC MP Mouma Maitreyas post on electoral roll observer Murugan

A heated exchange erupted on social media between Mahua Moitra, Trinamool Congress MP, and Electoral Roll Observer C S Murugan over allegations c

Stolen Money, Liquor Licence And A Slap: What Led To Lucknow Drum Murder

In an act of revenge, Akshat went to his father's room around 4 am, took the rifle, and shot him in his sleep.

Billionaire David Blitzer Joins Bidding War For IPL Teams: Report

U.S.-based Blitzer, co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and an executive at asset manager Blackstone Group, is conducting due dil

Fire Breaks Out in Mangalagowri Showroom in Jubilee Hills

The entire area was engulfed in thick smoke prompting the people to enquire about what exactly happened

Heads Must Roll: Court Bans NCERT Book With Controversial Judiciary Chapter

The Supreme Court demanded accountability Thursday as it outraged over a section on 'corruption in the judiciary' in a NCERT Social Science textb

Exquisite Fossil Of One Of The Smallest Dinosaurs Found In Argentina

Alnashetri cerropoliciensis was about the size of a crow, it lived 95 million years ago in a desert environment.

It is my duty to find out who is responsible; heads must roll, says CJI on NCERT book row

It is my duty to find out who is responsible; heads must roll, says CJI on NCERT book row The post It is my duty to find out who is responsible;

CM Yogi visits hydrogen facility in Japan's Yamanashi, highlights UP's vision

Odishas Shortest Matric Examinee Inspires Many with Determination

Sunita Nayak, a student of Nigamananda High School under Mahulpal Panchayat, is believed to be the shortest Matric examinee in the state, standin

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Rohit Pawar, his cousin approach Baramati police against VSR Ventures

The move comes a day after Rohit Pawar filed a similar complaint at the Marine Drive police station in Mumbai against VSR Ventures and its direct

DNPA Conclave 2026: AI, policy shifts and platform changes redrawing future of digital news

DNPA chairperson Mariam Mammen Mathew highlighted how AI and digital shifts are transforming news creation, distribution, and monetization. She s

Judiciary Is Bleeding Today: Chief Justice's Top Quotes In NCERT Row Case

An irate Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over its Class 8 textbook chapter

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S S Rajamouli Shoots Key Sequences at Annapurna Studios

Sharing the first-ever glimpse of the state-of-the-art Motion Capture setup, Rajamouli explained how the facility is empowering filmmakers to sca

Samsung S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Price, camera, display, battery, performance and more compared

Samsung S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Following the global launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the premium smartphone ma

March 2026 Festive Calendar: Complete list of Major festivals from Holi to Gudi Padwa and more; check dates here

March 2026 promises a vibrant Hindu calendar. The month begins with Holi, the festival of colours, followed by Rang Panchami. Devotees will celeb

Transgender men in Tamil Nadu flag healthcare, welfare concerns

Issues were highlighted at a State-level trans men consultation meeting held in Chennai on Wednesday

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Rohit Pawar, cousin approach Baramati police against aircraft operator VSR Ventures

Ajit Pawar plane crash: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and his cousin Yugendra Pawar approached Baramati police seeking an FIR against aircraft operato

CPI(M) rejects Congress charge that Kerala Health Minister Veena George feigned injury during KSU protest in Kannur

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan accuses Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan of sanctioning organised criminal attacks against Veena George. KPC

Telangana HC imposes Rs 1 lakh fine on HYDRAA for fencing land in Mallapur

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, February 25, imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Prote

The 5AM Myth: Why Waking Early Won't Make You More Successful

For many people, a 5am routine clashes with their biology and can undermine both health and productivity. Much depends on your individual biologi

Namo Bharat, Meerut Metro Introduce Points Programme For Free Travel: Check Details

It appears that the loyalty programme is intended to increase the adoption of digital payments for public transport.

Thunderstorm forecast in four Telangana districts on February 26

AIADMKs Rs 10,000 pledge vs DMKs Rs 5,000: Edappadi K Palaniswami sharpens poll pitch

Tamil Nadu Polls: AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami pitched his partys promise of Rs 10,000 one-time relief to families as a stronger alternati

Sleep Problems in Perimenopause: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them

Perimenopause is a key time of change before menopause that usually starts in a womans 40s, though it can begin earlier. During this period, horm

ABFRL appoints Pranchal Srivastava as Chief Business Officer, The Collective and International Brands

Pranchal brings deep expertise in scaling and transforming businesses across diverse and complex markets.

Anil Ambani Appears Before ED In Money Laundering Case

New Delhi, Feb 26: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for a second round of questio

White House to host Big Tech after pledge to rein in power costs

The meeting is expected to advance an initiative US President Donald Trump unveiled during his State of the Union address on Tuesday

Sri Lanka Captain Sends Emotional Message To Fans After T20 World Cup Exit

Dasun Shanaka has apologised to his countrymen for another disappointing World Cup outing, for failing to ring smiles on their faces after being

India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup: Anil Kumble warns Suryakumar & team to be at their best as Zimbabwe test looms

India vs Zimbabwe: India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight match. Former player Anil Kumble warned against complacency, highl

'Seems like a calculated move': SC says might take down NCERT excerpts on 'judicial corruption'

Taking suo motu cognisance, a Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant slammed objectionable excerpts on judicial corruption in an NCERT Class 8

Messi Regrets Not Learning English, Says It Makes Him Feel Half-Ignorant

I regret many things. Not having learned English as a boy. I had the time to have at least studied English, and I did not do it. I deeply regret

Pakistan Living In La La Land': India Slams Islamabad At UN Human Rights Council

Geneva [Switzerland], Feb 26 : India delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which

ET AI Conclave | Need to humanise AI and how: Deepak Ajwani, Editor, The Economic Times Digital

Grand Mosque sets up special Ramzan prayer areas for elderly

Makkah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has introduced specially equipped prayer areas for elderly and

'Deep-rooted, well-planned conspiracy to defame judiciary': Supreme Court slams NCERT over corruption chapter in book

Mallikarjun Mutya of Mahal Roja Mutt in Yadgir district of Karnataka booked under POCSO Act for allegedly misbehaving with minor girl

The police action came after Child Development Project Officer, Shahapur, lodged a complaint as per instructions issued by the District Child Wel

Are Entry-Level Luxury SUVs Worth Buying Pre-Owned?

For buyers in India looking to step into the premium segment without paying showroom prices, entry-level luxury SUVs often seem like the ideal br

Dream of Karnataka govt. jobs brings youth in droves to Dharwads coaching centres and study halls

For long Dharwad has been the education hub of north Karnataka. Cashing on the brand name of Dharwad, over 30 coaching centres have come up here

Texts Show Epstein Sought Help From US Virgin Islands Governor Before Arrest

Text messages show that Jeffrey Epstein sought and received assistance from Albert Bryan Jr in a legal dispute over construction projects on his