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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

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.

SC Bans NCERT Book Over Judiciary Corruption Chapter

Orders Seizure of Copies, Digital Takedown

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

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

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

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

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

Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address | The Hindu Editorial

Donald Trump will need more than words to alter the bitter ground realities

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

AIADMK womens wing gets new joint secretary

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

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma teaser: Jane Schoenbruns summer slasher remix follows up I Saw the TV Glow

MUBI has released the first teaser for the third feature from filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun, with the slasher-inspired project starring Hannah Einbin

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

Bank fraud-linked money-laundering case: RCOMs Anil Ambani appears before ED

Officials in the agency said they will record Anil Ambanis statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

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

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

Canadian PM Carney to Begin 4-Day India Visit on Friday

The visit is largely aimed at imparting a new momentum to the bilateral ties that came under severe strain following a diplomatic row over the ki

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

'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

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

Karma is real: Elon Musks cryptic message to Bill Gates after X post on Tesla short sellers goes viral

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Bill Gates are once again at odds. This time, Musk, the world's richest man, reacted to a post on X Tesla linking short s

Discord postpones age verification rollout amid criticism over vendors Palantir links

Discord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed st

Billionaires eye Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals in high-stakes IPL auction race; Blitzer joins bidding war

Global investors are vying for a majority stake in Indian Premier League cricket teams. Billionaire David Blitzer is reportedly in advanced talks

Faced Hatred, Shielded Vulnerable: Rahul Gandhi Praises 'Mohammad Deepak'

Deepak Kumar, the gym owner in Uttarakhand's Kotdwar who shielded a 70-year-old Muslim shopkeeper during an altercation with a mob, has protected

Germany To Scrap Key Parts Of Contentious Heating Law

Germany's coalition parties have agreed to ditch a contentious heating law introduced by the previous government.

Fatal Bike Accident on Tirumala Down Ghat Road; One Dead, Another Injured

Natarajan from Mittapettai village in Arakkonam taluk, Tamil Nadu, dies after losing control at the 30th bend; injured rider Muniratnam undergoin

Aamir Khan shares health update on Salim Khan: He is still in ICU, but improving

Salim Khan, who is 90 years old, has been admitted to the hospital since February 17 after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage

Amazon's $50 billion OpenAI investment may depend on IPO or AGI milestone: Report

OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, Reuters reported last year

Inside Indris Haryana distillery crafting premium Indian single malt

'Wounds of US aggression still alive...': Iranian FM says nuclear deal is achievable with the US

CBI Coordinates Return of Wanted AP Fugitive from UEA through INTERPOL

Reddy is wanted by the Andhra Pradesh police in case of cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal intimidation: CBI

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna tie the knot in Udaipur

Hyderabad: In a moment that fans had been waiting for years to witness, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have finally sealed their love st

He Is Still in ICU, but Improving: Aamir Khan Shares Health Update on Salim Khan

Salim Khan, who is 90 years old, has been admitted to the hospital since February 17 after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage.

Overstretching Can Be Harmful, Follow These Tips To Do It Properly

Avoid overstretching already flexible areas while ignoring tight muscles. A balanced routine improves overall mobility and posture.

DeepSeek withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, sources say

For its forthcoming model, which was expected to be released around the Lunar New Year holiday, DeepSeek did not provide access to Nvidia and AMD

Why baithaks and mehfils are making a cultural comeback in Hyderabad

From songbooks and high tea to gaddas and Sufi strains, Hyderabads baithaks are redefining live music

US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva

The United States and Iran are set for indirect talks in Geneva aimed at easing tensions and preventing fresh conflict amid escalating rhetoric a

Whats Indias game plan against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash? A look at the qualification and NRR scenario

India's Super 8 campaign faces a critical juncture against Zimbabwe, where a significant victory is paramount to overcome a negative net run rate

India Cannot Take Zimbabwe Lightly, Need To Be On Top Of Their Game: Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble and Russell Arnold dissect New Zealand national cricket teams dominant win over Sri Lanka national cricket team and caution India nat

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price, privacy display, camera, battery, availability in India and other details

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launch: Samsung has officially launched its most advanced flagship to date, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, alongside its siblings

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'Tried To Trap Me': Tenant Exposes Bengaluru Landlord's Unnotified Rent Agreement Change

In Bengaluru, a tenant exposes a landlord for secretly increasing the notice period from one to two months during renewal, highlighting a common

Jairam Ramesh Targets PM Modi Over Israel Remarks

Congress leader Pawan Khera also questioned the governments foreign policy decisions, asking under whose influence key diplomatic and trade decis

Opinion: Opinion| India's Warm Hospitality To Jewish Community

In keeping with India's ancient tradition of warmth and hospitality to visitors, the Jewish community was welcomed in India and flourished here,

FinTech To Financial: Israel Wants Part In India's Growth Story

Israel's chief economist at the Ministry of Finance, Shmuel Abramzon, has said the relationship between New Delhi and Jerusalem is entering a dec

Trolling Has to Be Ignored, but AI Usage Has to Be Judicious, Says Hemanth Madhukar

At the same time, the composer has also found himself at the centre of criticism following his recent comments on the use of artificial intellige

Kolkata Metro Gets Battery Backup System For Power Outage Emergencies

The system - the first of its kind in Indian Railways - was commissioned in the presence of General Manager S S Mishra and other senior officials

Canadian PM Mark Carney to visit India from February 27 to March 2; MEA releases full schedule

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit India from February 27 to March 2, 2026, on his first official trip, at the invitation of Prime Mi

Dressed For Succession? Kim Jong Un, Daughter Match Coats, Fuel Speculation

Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter Ju Ae featured prominently in state photos published to mark the closing stages of the ruling Workers' Party congr

Tamil Nadu: a trendsetter for all-round development

Unlike in other States such as Maharashtra and Karnataka, where economic activity is concentrated in a couple of cities, Tamil Nadu has been witn

Veena George injury: Congress offices attacked in Kannur; Kerala Health Minister shifted to MCH

Wreath found placed in front of a Congress office in Thalassery

UP DElEd 2026 Results Released For Basic Training Certificate Exams

The Examination Regulatory Authority, Prayagraj has declared the UP D.El.Ed 1st and 3rd Semester exam results for 2026. Candidates can check scor

We Are Making a Fantastic Film on Hanuman, says Rishab Shetty

Directed by Prashanth Varma, the pan-India socio-fantasy film was recently launched with a grand muhurat ceremony in Hampi.

Anil Ambani Appears Before Probe Agency ED In Money Laundering Case

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani on Thursday appeared before the Delhi office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money l

FBI's Kash Patel Fires Agents Linked To Trump Classified Documents Probe: Reports

Trump allegedly kept classified documents -- which included records from the Pentagon and CIA -- unsecured at his Mar-a-Lago home and thwarted ef