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Ondede Rangothsava-Laingika Alpasankhyatara Utsava to be held on February 21 and 22

PM stressed a progressive and inclusive Bangladesh in letter to new PM: MEA

The Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, The letter underlined Indias commitment to supporting a democ

AI can help India achieve Viksit Bharat goal, but poses high risk to jobs: IMF chief

AI creates potential for countries that go fast on digital infrastructure, skills, and adoption of AI, and countries must embrace the opportuniti

Student unions urge authorities to keep AU campus free from violence

Chess is more than just a game to me; its my world, its the core of my life: Alexandra Kosteniuk

The 41-year-old Grandmaster is one of the most decorated players in chess history, having won multiple World titles, the World Cup, Olympiads and

Underdog stories: how Associate teams have put the world in World Cup

In addition to making the tournament more global, USA, Italy, Nepal, Scotland, Canada, the Netherlands, Namibia, Oman and UAE have produced compe

AI Summit drew $250bn investment commitments, 5 lakh visitors: Vaishnaw

A Delhi Declaration on AI will be released on Saturday, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, adding that more than 70 countries have signed it

Lessons on good and bad touch prompt minor girl to complain against father

The girl complains that her father misbehaved with her in an inebriated condition

Hamas says path for Gaza must begin with end to aggression

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins

Vuyyuru police foil digital arrest of retired teacher

Activist Snehamayi Krishna booked, questioned

Man arrested for stealing at mall in Vadapalani

Youth Eco Summit 2026 Reframes the AI Conversation for the New Generation

T20 WC: Skipper Marsh, Zampa help Australia finish campaign on a high

Kandy: Skipper Mitchell Marsh hammered 64 off 33 deliveries and Travis Head 32 off 19 deliveries as Australia thrashed Oman by nine wickets in th

Get Thunai A Smart Utility Support App Launched in Chennai to Simplify Bill Storage and Service Access

OPS calls on CM, says DMK stands a chance of retaining power

The general view is that the DMK regimes achievementsin last five years are entrenched in the minds of people, says the expelled AIADMK leader

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the North has made significant progress since the last congress in 2021, citing economic gains and a firmer

Cash transactions at NH toll plazas likely to be discontinued

From April 1, 2026, NHAI may allow payments only through FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at toll plazas

Justice Long Overdue Today

The statement given by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that the process of phase-wise regularisation of all daily wagers would begin in a legal, fin

Doctor Duped of 12 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest'

The Hyderabad Cybercrime police have registered a case against the accused

Milan Sea Phase To Begin in Bay off Vizag on Saturday

71 nations join Indian Navy in Bay of Bengal drills

Weekly Horoscope for February 23 March 1: Heres how Mercury retrograde will impact each zodiac sign this season

This Weekly Horoscope emphasizes reflection over action. Mercurys retrograde cycle, traditionally associated with delays in communication, travel

Gold prices slip after U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs, weak economy keeps safe-haven demand strong

Gold prices fell a little after the U.S. Supreme Court removed Trump tariffs, which reduced market fear. But gold stayed strong because the U.S.

T20 World Cup: Onus on Pakistan spinners and New Zealand batters as Super Eight begins

Black Caps openers Allen and Seifert will be hoping to lay a solid foundation for the middle-order on a slow surface at the Premadasa; the threat

Cops Arrest Burglar, Recover 30 Lakh Gold

Anakapalle Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha said the accused was identified as Kona Rajesh (23), a native of Anakapalle town: Reports

Trump's Loss, India's Gain? How Tariff Order Could Affect Trade Talks

Trump Tariffs: The US Supreme Court's decision striking down the Trump administration's so-called Global Tariffs Policy could prove quietly conse

Arrested, freed: What next for Prince Andrew?

Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and released as police investigate him for misconduct in public office. This p

Restarting Bullock-Cart races in rural Olympics is a welcome move

Punjab Govt revokes the ban boosting old tradition By Jag Mohan Thaken CHANDIGARH: Ultimately, after a long wait of 13 years, the ban on bullock

Trump tariffs SC ruling: Judge refers to tariffs imposed on India for buying Russian oil in dissenting note

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's broad tariffs. Justice Brett Kavanaugh mentioned tariffs imposed on India for buyin

Bengal BJP leaders looking for March 15 rally of PM Modi for poll boost

By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Optics rather than cohesive groundwork to build up an efficient poll machinery marks the activities of West Bengal

NASA eyes March 6 to send four astronauts to moon under Artemis 2 lunar launch

NASA is targeting March 6 for the Artemis 2 mission, aiming to send four astronauts on the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. A successfu

Kakinada Civic Body Steps Up Tax Collection Drive

Addressing a meeting with resource persons of self-help groups and community organisers, he said the target was to collect all pending tax arrear

Ranveer Gets New Rs 10 crore Extortion Threat

Mumbai Police are currently investigating a WhatsApp voice note sent from a US number

Quote of the Day: Phantasmagorical

The word phantasmagorical describes something surreal, magical, or constantly changing like a vivid dream. Originating from 18th-century illusion

Trumps second tenure has led to vertically splitting the U.S. society

November mid-term elections will reflect the polarisation of two years By Ramzy Baroud NEW YORK: A January 2026 Gallup poll showed that 89 per c

US, European Stocks Rise After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

US and European stocks advanced on Friday and Treasury yields rose as investors absorbed a ruling by the US Supreme Court striking down President

Hyderabads Tri-Corporations launch daily garbage collection drive

Hyderabad: Commissioners of Hyderabads newly formed Tri-Corporations, that is, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri

Plea in Kerala High Court against No Vehicle Day in Lakshadweep

Padma Shri Lala Mulk Raj Saraf

Pioneer of Journalism, Social Reformer and the Enduring Voice of Duggar Land By Ravi Rohmetra Lala Mulk Raj Saraf was a pioneer in journalism, es

Topless, brainless, shameless: BJP slams Congress over protest at AI summit

New Delhi: The BJP slammed the Congress on Friday, February 20, for a protest staged by the partys youth wing at the ongoing India AI Impact Summ

Hyderabad man held for using fake number plate

Hyderabad: The Langar House Police Station has registered a criminal case and apprehended the accused, Arif Khan, for allegedly using a forged re

Turning Daily Habits into Healing

Mohammad Hanief In Jammu and Kashmir, health is deeply intertwined with geography, climate, and tradition. From the cold winters of the Valley t

RBI MPC maintains status quo as India to stay in the goldilocks zone for longer

India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the policy rate at 5.25% due to improved economic growth and benign inflation, signalling a potentia

Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss additional UAE sovereign fund investments in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed three key initiatives in AI, GIFT

India participated as an observer in Board of Peace meeting: MEA

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterates Indias position on the Palestinian issue and says India stands for a sovereign,

SCOTUS ruling: Major issues to watch after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn significant Trump tariffs creates a substantial budget hole, potentially costing trillions and impacting

UPSC CAPF 2026 notification released at upsc.gov.in; Check eligibility, dates & how to apply

The Union Public Service Commission has announced the Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandant Examination 2026. Applications are now ope

Telangana Sees 5.5% Rise in Property Registrations in January

Revenue climbs across flats, plots; Rangareddy leads growth

A.R. Rahman agrees in Supreme Court to mention Dagar brothers in song credit of Ponniyin Selvan II

Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say

The Israeli military said late Wednesday (February 18, 2026) that unnamed suspects shot at Palestinians, who were later evacuated for medical tre

Techie Duped of 78.7 Lakh in Stock Market Scam

When he attempted to withdraw the profit on February 17, he was allegedly asked to pay an additional 60 lakh under the pretext of taxes and fees

Farmers complain about indiscriminate quarrying activities in Madurai

They say the quarries are operating in violation of rules, affecting the waterbodies in surrounding areas; they urge authorities to take necessar

ET asks: Has India secured a formal AI governance framework? Ashwini Vaishnaw responds

Trump tariffs struck down as US Supreme Court rules 6-3; what does it mean for India?

SLBC Tunnel Work To Resume After Prayers

Officials later decided to dig a diversion to bypass the collapsed section, but geological and geophysical studies delayed progress: Reports

New flyover at Goripalayam comes with hassle-free traffic arrangement

Mini truck plunges into quarry, cleaner killed in Malappuram

PAC pulls up govt. for poorly planned implementation of 4,455crore SANKALP scheme

CAG flags sluggish financial progress, lack of preparedness; MPs question absence of central monitoring and roadmap for integrating skilling in s

AP Forms One-Man Panel to Probe TTD Ghee Tenders Norms

The committee is authorised to call for records, seek written clarifications and obtain expert assistance with prior approval of the government

Leopard kills calf near fields in Telangana, officials issue alert

Hyderabad: Forest officials reported that a leopard attacked and killed a cow calf tied near agricultural land belonging to farmer Romala Bhumaia

Australia dismantle Oman by 9 wickets to bow out on a high

Once the bowlers did their job admirably, Marsh and Head seemed to be in a hurry, dealing in fours and sixes that left the Oman bowlers scurrying

Amicus curiae expresses concern over holding IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium without enforcing SOP

BJP Rebel Elected Bhiwandi-Nizampur Mayor With Congress Backing

In the Deputy Mayor election, the Congress candidate Tariq Momin received 43 votes, while the BJP candidate Nakate got 21: Reports

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq rebound after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs why US stock market is rallying today despite weak GDP data

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq gains after Supreme Court tariff ruling: Stocks climbed Friday after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's

'Trump tariffs ILLEGAL, POTUS overstepped his authority': US Supreme Court delivers historic verdict

60 Dash Cams Fitted In Cyberabad Patrol Fleet

The devices are equipped with night vision and can record clear footage even in low light.

T.N. Deputy Chief Minister inaugurates CREDAI FAIRPRO 2026

The three-day property expo brings together over 80 CREDAI Chennai developers, presenting over 500 projects

A Gut Feeling About The Cheesecake Health Hack

Health professionals caution against attaching sweeping microbiome claims to the latest 'gut-friendly' cheesecake buzz

U.S.-Iran war anytime? Trump deadline ticks down as US forces mobilize; Tehran issues dire warning

Coimbatore emerges as a hotspot for GCCs in Tamil Nadu

Govt exploring providing arms to excise officials: Jupally Krishna Rao

Hyderabad: Telangana Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Friday, February 20, said that he was examining a proposal to provide excise official

United Breweries ropes in French maltster to open malthouse in Rajasthan

The new facility will provide high-quality malt for brewing of beers such as Kingfisher and Heineken

Tiruchi MP helps revive village primary school in Madurai district

He thanks School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi for spurring officials to find an alternative place for the school at the same area

Advised Tantri to close Sabarimala temple during 2018 women entry row

Alappuzha: Senior BJP leader P S Sreedharan Pillai on Friday, February 20, said that he had advised Kandararu Rajeevaru, the Tantri of Sabarimala

Madras High Court dismisses cases filed by PMK founder Ramadoss seeking to freeze mango symbol

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say factional disputes can be resolved only through a civil court

Panchayats in Kolar district get national attention for climate responsiveness

Hyderabad to emerge as Indias top medical value tourism destinations

Hyderabad: In line with the Union Budget 2026 vision of making India a global hub of medical value tourism (MVT), Telanganas Tourism department o

Minister K N Nehru In Trouble

Citing the Enforcement Directorate (ED)s material before it, the bench said that it revealed the commission of a cognisable offence and rejected

Watch: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trumps global tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on February 20, President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national

Epstein worked for Rothschilds, Bezos & Google!: Les Wexner drops bombshell in House deposition

Trump's tariffs struck down: Here's what the US Supreme Court said

The Supreme Court ruled President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs under a 1977 emergency law, stating only Congress has the cons

Oppositions allegations about Keralas health sector justified, says Satheesan

Supreme Court asks judicial officers to be deployed for West Bengal SIR

Bench says trust deficit and unfortunate blame-game between Mamata govt. and EC threaten to stall the process; judicial officers will hear lakhs

55-Years-Old Man Killed By Drunk Son

On receiving information, Shaligouraram police reached the scene and shifted the body to the Government Hospital at Nakrekal for post-mortem exam

Trump calls US Supreme Court's tariff ruling a disgrace, says backup plan ready: Report

US President Donald Trump has reacted strongly to the Supreme Court's decision against his global tariffs. He described the ruling as a disgrace.

Andhra Pradesh govt to complete trunk roads in Amaravati by March 2027

The state government has mobilised 40,887 crore from various financial agencies

Project Jaladhara Lifts Annamayya District to 2nd in AP Groundwater Ranking

Tank revival lifts water table by 8.7 m, cuts farm power use

Legendary author Sankar passes away

Livelihoods get a fresh start with reopening of tourist destinations in J&K

Officials said the reopening follows a comprehensive security review and the implementation of necessary safety protocols to ensure the safe move

Peace talks between fishermen from Rameswaram and Karaikal held