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Indian tech industry revenues to grow 6.1 pc to USD 315 bn in FY26: Nasscom

MUMBAI, Feb 24: Indian tech industry revenues for FY26 are set to grow 6.1 per cent to USD 315 billion, Nasscom said on Tuesday. The industry lob

Kashmiri Food in Hyderabad: Chef Rahul Wali Brings the Flavors of the Valley

Rather than overstuffing up the entire plate with all of the 36 dishes found in Wazwan, we were introduced to only 12 of them

VIROSHA Wedding: Celebs Spotted at Airport Leaving for Udaipur

Rashmika and Vijay had an intimate engagement ceremony in Hyderabad in October last year.

AICC Gives Assam Congress Full Autonomy on Poll Decisions: Gaurav Gogoi

It is significant that Mr Gogoi, who is in New Delhi along with senior Assam Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia, attended

Are Holi, Muharram, Gandhi Jayanti dry days? Not anymore in BJP-ruled Maharashtra. Check reason and full dry day list

Maharashtra's BJP-led government has ended dry days on Holi, Muharram, and Gandhi Jayanti, allowing liquor stores to remain open. This decision a

Union Cabinet Approves Change Of Name Of Kerala To Keralam: Sources

The Kerala Assembly had passed the resolution for the second time because the Ministry of Home Affairs, which reviewed the first resolution, sugg

AP Milk Adulteration Case: Freezer Coolant Leak Suspected, Samples to FSL

According to the preliminary investigation, the contaminated milk caused kidney (renal) failure, leading to sudden urinary blockage and death.

Fight over cricket leaves teenager dead in Delhis Tilak Nagar

New Delhi: A cricket fight turned fatal in west Delhis Tilak Nagar area with the death of a 15-year-old boy in a scuffle with three juveniles, po

Drug crimes under MCOCA, couriers as co-accused: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a strict crackdown on narcotics, adopting a zero-tolerance stance toward drug-related

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Probe underway into cause

Investigation launched into Jharkhand air ambulance crash that killed seven, focusing on weather conditions and communication loss

Hyderabad-bound British Airways Flight Diverted To Nagpur Due To Bad Weather

Speaking to PTI, the senior official said that a British Airways flight originating from London's Heathrow Airport to Hyderabad landed in Nagpur

Kerala to be renamed Keralam as Union Cabinet likely to give nod

New Delhi: The bill to rename Kerala to Keralam is likely to be approved by the central government in a Cabinet meeting scheduled on Tuesday, Feb

Job fair for ex-servicemen to be held in Bengaluru on February 27

Registration is now open, and is free for ex-servicemen and potential employers

IDFC First Bank fraud: 590 crore cheque scam wipes 14,000 crore off market cap

Bengaluru: 24,000 homes found evading Rs 688 crore property tax, here's what happens next

The Greater Bengaluru Authority has uncovered Rs 688 crore in property tax evasion across over 23,000 properties through GPS-based surveys. Notic

Rs 57, 000 in India vs Rs 2 lakh in Singapore cost of living: Social media users compare monthly expenses in viral thread

A viral post detailing monthly expenses in France has ignited a global conversation on social media about the cost of living. Users on X are now

Mangaluru to get first private electric passenger bus on city route on February 26

Dilraj Alva, proprietor of Ganesh Prasad Travels, who is known for novel initiatives, will deploy the EV bus on City Route No. 27

Top 6 new Pakistani Dramas of 2026 streaming in India right now

Islamabad: Pakistani dramas continue to draw audiences from across the world, thanks to their emotionally driven storylines, strong performances

Meet Tyson, the local dog adopted by the Indian Army that helped eliminate three terrorists even after being shot

A locally adopted Army dog named Tyson bravely continued a counter-terror mission in Jammu and Kashmir despite a leg injury. He located a terrori

Jammu And Kashmir | Over 1,000 Doctor Posts Vacant; 480 Posts Referred To JKPSC

JAMMU, Feb 24: More than 1,000 posts of doctors are currently vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, according to figures shared by the Health and Medi

AI Summit shirtless protest: Youth Congress chief held for being mastermind

New Delhi: Delhi Police has arrested Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib as the main conspirator and mastermind of the shirtless prot

Maharashtra to cancel orchestra bar licenses for repeated violations: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said orchestra bar licenses will be cancelled for repeated violations, with a legal amendment coming

How to download Ayushman card? Check steps to get one in 24 hours, how to apply, eligibility and documents needed

You can get an Ayushman card in 24 hours if you have a ration card if your name is listed on it. You can download the Ayushman card through the A

Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati moves Allahabad HC seeking anticipatory bail in POCSO case

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has approached the Allahabad High Court for anticipatory bail. He faces charges of sexual harassment involving

Mahatma Gandhis great grandson opposes displacement for Gandhi Sarovar project of Musi Development

Appealing Telangana Chief Minister not to displace people, he posted stating Bapu would have said Not in my Name, Stop it!

India's Tech Sector To Expand 6% To $315 Billion in Fiscal 2026: Nasscom

The prediction comes as IT and software services industry has been facing a double whammy of tepid demand and threat of disruption from advanced

Kantara remark: Karnataka High Court directs police not to take coercive action against actor Ranveer Singh

FIR registered against actor for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by his act of mocking the sacred daiva tradition portrayed in the Kannada

Melbourne storms knock out power to thousands; conditions expected to ease Wednesday

Melbourne experienced widespread power outages affecting over 4,200 customers on Tuesday afternoon due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. The sever

Markets slump nearly 1 pc; Trump tariff worries hit investor sentiment

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped nearly 1 per cent in early trade on Tuesday, February 24, dragged down by a sharp sello

PM Modi congratulates new PM of the Netherlands

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, February 24, congratulated Rob Jetten on assuming charge as prime minister of the Netherlands

Viral Video of Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu Fighting Is AI-Generated Fake

With a score by MM Keeravani, Varanasi is scheduled to hit theaters in 2027.

UDF disrupts Kerala assembly for second day over Sabarimala gold allegations

Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress-led UDF opposition disrupted the Kerala assembly proceedings for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, raising

Iran military helicopter crashes into central fruit and vegetable market, reportedly killing four

The Army helicopter had been on a training flight, state TV said

S&P/ASX 200 closes lower as Australian shares struggle for momentum amid tariff tensions and suspense over inflation data; check top gainers and losers

The Australian sharemarket saw the S&P/ASX 200 close lower on Tuesday. Heavyweight banks faced losses, while miners saw gains. Investors watched

SC ruling against Trumps tariffs is unlikely to mean end to trade policy chaos

Washington: The Supreme Courts stunning rebuke of President Donald Trumps most sweeping tariffs means he cant conjure up new import taxes on a wh

Karnataka HC bars coercive action against Ranveer Singh in deity remark case

Ranveer Singh receives relief from Karnataka High Court. Police are directed not to take coercive steps against the actor. This comes after an FI

13 Lucknow University students issued notices over namaz, protests at mosque

Lucknow: Thirteen students from Uttar Pradeshs Lucknow University were issued notices on Tuesday, February 24, for offering prayers and protestin

Flirted too hard, now this is my life: American woman marries a Pakistani villager, shows life in rural colony

An American woman's move to a Pakistani village after marriage has captured global attention. Her video showcasing rural life, including farmland

Indian textile exporter Gokaldas expects margin lift after US trade deal

Indian textile firm Gokaldas Exports anticipates improved core earnings margins by fiscal 2027. Lower U.S. tariffs under a new trade deal will pr

Digital vitals: tech in health care

Racial abuse of 3 women from Arunachal in Delhi shameful, sought strict action: CM Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has strongly condemned a recent racial abuse incident involving three women from his state in Delhi.

Kerala HC Hears Arguments on Plea to Quash Certification of 'The Kerala Story 2'

The court will, thereafter, decide whether it will view the film before its scheduled release on February 27, the sources said

Naidu Alleges Long-Standing Conspiracy Against Tirumala, Cites Ghee Adulteration and Temple Incidents

CM claims attacks on Hindu institutions began during YSR regime; says SIT probe exposed irregularities in TTD ghee supply

Why Trump's New 15% Tariffs Can Again Land In Legal Trouble

US President Donald Trump's temporary 15 per cent tariffs, announced to replace those struck down by the US Supreme Court, may also land in legal

25-Year-Old Dies While Trying To Save Brother During A Fight In Hyderabad

A 25-year-old man died on Sunday, five days after he was brutally attacked with iron rods and sticks while trying to save his brother in Hyderaba

Excerpt | Recalling Mumbai's Last Hostage Situation From 2008 - When A Gunman Took Over A Bus

On October 27, 2008, at around 10:30 am, the news trickled in that a double-decker BEST bus numbered 332 had been hijacked at Kurla.

6 low-calorie protein smoothies that actually keep you full

Looking to lose weight without feeling hungry all day? Low-calorie protein smoothies can help. Packed with protein and fiber, these blends suppor

China urges US to scrap new tariffs, signals fresh trade talks

Beijing has called on Washington to end its unilateral tariffs. China's commerce ministry stated it is ready for further trade discussions with t

Kerala Passes Nativity Card Bill, Minister Cites CAA Background

The Nativity Card Bill was presented in the House on Monday in the absence of opposition UDF members, who had boycotted the proceedings over the

Couple, 24-Year-Old Son Found Dead In Hyderabad In Suspected Suicide Pact

Three members of a family were found dead in a suspected suicide pact at their residence in Hyderabad.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir sacks Finance Minister Barnaba Chol after just three months in office

Bak Barnaba Chol was appointed to the post in November 2025 after the President fired Athian Diing Athian just two months after appointing him

Old Image of Go-Go Dancers Performing at a Hotel Falsely Linked to Sonia Gandhi

A comparison clearly showed that it was not Gandhi who was seen in the viral image.

Shirtless Protest At AI Summit: Delhi Police Arrests IYC Chief Uday Chib, Terms Him Mastermind

NEW DELHI, Feb 24: Delhi Police has arrested Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib as the main conspirator and mastermind of the shirtl

Can You Do Strength Training Without Equipment? How To Build Muscles Without Weights

Bodyweight exercises allows you to perform strength training without weights. These exercises can effectively help build strength and can be done

Nativity Card Bill passed by Kerala Assembly

Kerala's Left government passed the Nativity Card Bill in the state Assembly. The House also approved other legislative and financial business. T

Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University to introduce magic curriculum

Hyderabad: Vice Chancellor of Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University Acharya Velidanda Nityananda Rao announced that a full-fledged curriculum in mag

IIT Madras professor B Ravindran joins United Nations AI Scientific Panel

Professor B Ravindran from IIT Madras has joined the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. This g

Why Congress Is Pushing For 40 Seats In Tamil Nadu

As seat-sharing negotiations intensify between the Congress and DMK, the Dravidian party is refusing to back down and has offered the Congress 25

Kerala HC seeks screening of The Kerala Story 2 after finding teaser, trailer portray State wrongly

The people of Kerala live in harmony and uphold secularism. But the film portrays them wrongly, observes Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while hearin

Shirtless protest row: Congress, BJP trade barbs over Youth India Congress chief Uday Bhanus arrest; cops call him 'mastermind' who said what

Delhi Police have taken Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib into four-day custody following his arrest for orchestrating a shirtless

Lost for nearly three decades, Jharkhand womans homecoming ends in heartbreak over religion

Sushila Murmu, a Christian woman, spent nearly thirty years in a Kolkata shelter. Volunteers recently found her son in Jharkhand. He refused to b

U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, former Prince Andrews arrest, Iran fortifying military sites and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Trumps tariffs illegal, satellite images showed how Iran has been repairing and fortifying milit

Maharashtra BJP appoints Navnath Ban as chief spokesperson, announces new office-bearers

Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan announced the names of the party's new State office-bearers

T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Seek Course Correction in Must Win Game Against New Zealand

The pitches in Sri Lanka have been tougher for batting compared to co-hosts India and the trend is likely to continue at the Premadasa where bigg

Oppn MLAs protest at Vidhan Bhavan demanding Minister Zirwal's ouster over bribery row

Following the backlash over the instances of bribery in his department, Mr. Zirwal had said that he would resign if any link was established betw

Mexico's Cartel Map: The Major Drug Empires And Where They Rule

The hills of Jalisco echoed with gunfire before dawn on Sunday. By the time the smoke cleared, Mexico's most wanted man, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera C

Before Bengal, turn attention to Delhi: Sagarika Ghose slams CM Rekha Gupta over racial abuse

Kim Jong Un's Sister Kim Yo Jong Promoted As Kim Family Tightens Power Grip

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister has been promoted, the latest sign of the Kim family consolidating its grip on power as the ruling party

Bullet-Wounded Canine Soldier Tyson Recovering Well: Indian Army

Jammu, Feb 24: Army canine soldier Tyson, a German Shepherd who took the first bullet while leading troops during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar

Lack of privacy: Kerala HC pulls up govt for using 5 lakh employees contacts in CM WhatsApp campaign

Kim Yo Jong: North Korean leader Kim Jong Uns powerful sister

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un holds vast political and military support in the country.

500 families get evicted in Khammam on land govt allocated to temple

Hyderabad: For eight years, they cleared the vegetation, built their homes and settled into the land in Khammam that no one seemed interested in.

Fire audits ramped up in Telangana as accidents surge; summer heightens accident risk

Opinion: Opinion | Inside Trump's Dirty Games With South Korea And Japan - And Why India Must Care

The US President's dealings with his two allies have become cautionary tales highlighting the difficulty of negotiating with Trump's America.

Amid Intensifying US-China AI Cold War, India Aims For Digital Sovereignty

As the US and China escalate their AI Cold War with data theft claims, India advances its AI sovereignty through indigenous model development foc

CRPF Jawan Shoots Self Dead In J&Ks Anantnag

SRINAGAR, Feb 24: A CRPF jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district, of

Bloody Romeo: Nani-Sujeeth film gets a title

Directed by Sujeeth and produced by Niharika Entertainment and Unanimous Productions, the Nani starrer Bloody Romeo promises a mix of fun and act

Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea near Andaman, all seven rescued

The aircraft took off from Sri Vijaya Puram at 8:45 am and ditched around 9:30 am, reportedly due to a technical snag

Students Must Leave Iran Before Panic Strikes: Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR, Feb 24: Ruling National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday asked students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran to

Rahul Gandhi slams arrest of Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib, says it is reflective of 'dictatorial tendencies, cowardice'

Rahul Gandhi said he is proud of his fellow members of the Youth Congress, who have fearlessly raised their voices in national interest against t

AP Assembly Discusses Tirupati Laddu Adulteration

Endowments Minister A Ramnarayan Reddy initiated the discussion, expressing deep regret that a sacred tradition has become a subject of controver

Haryana Congress takes out protest march, targets BJP Govt on law & order, jobs

Taking part in the march, Haryana Congress chief Rao Narender Singh demanded a CBI probe into the IDFC First Bank matter

Amid ruckus, Kerala Assembly adjourned sine die

Final session before Assembly elections witnesses unruly scenes again even as UDF continues protests over Sabarimala gold theft case. Minister P.

iQOO 15R launched in India: Check prices, specifications, camera, display and when the bookings will start

The iQOO 15R has launched in India, featuring flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and a large 7,600mAh battery. It boasts a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOL

Supreme Court stays Kerala HC order stalling Nava Kerala survey

Top court seeks status report on 20 crore Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme; says govt. can assess welfare schemes

India aims to raise $20 billion from IPOs of state-run firms by 2030

Under the new plan, the government aims to divest stakes in seven railway companies through IPOs that could potentially fetch 837 billion by 2030

Shy, Scaly Anteaters Are The Most Trafficked Mammals In The World

Pangolins or pangolin products outstrip any other mammal when it comes to wildlife smuggling.

CCMB felicitates D. Balasubramanian on 10th Founders Day, marks birth anniversary of noted scientist P.M. Bhargava

China's DeepSeek Trained AI Model on Nvidia's Best Chip Despite US Ban: Report

The U.S. believes DeepSeek will remove the technical indicators that might reveal its use of American AI chips, the official said, adding that th

AP Milk Contamination Case: Freezer Coolant Leak Suspected, Samples Sent to FSL

The milk was stored in a freezer at the accused's residence and we suspect that coolant might have leaked into it. All necessary samples have bee