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Iran says 'good progress' in U.S. talks, next round within a week

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state TV that the talks made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, both in the nuclear field and in the sanctions field.

27 Feb 2026 3:08 am
PM Modi interacts with Indian-origin Jews in Israel, lauds their 'deep-rooted' India connection

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the community vibrant and said, Their enduring bond with India, traditions carried across generations and remarkable contributions to Israel serve as a living bridge between our countries.

27 Feb 2026 2:05 am
JNU students detained for launching protest against V-Cs casteist remarks

Students allege police brutality, say heavy barricading stopped them from marching out;police claim officers were bitten by protesters, prompting detentions and a probe; university describes attack on V-C over false allegations as deplorable

27 Feb 2026 1:43 am
From the ashes, emerges a green idea at Brahmapuram

The first Compressed Biogas plant in the State, which converts biodegradable waste into biogas, has become operational at the Brahmapuram garbage treatment yard of the Kochi Corporation. M.P. Praveen meets the engineers and managers of the plant set up by the BPCL Kochi Refinery at the plant site to learn about the facility, which is expected to solve the issue of waste management in the city

27 Feb 2026 1:38 am
Stand-off between Delhi and H.P. police forces triggers political row in hill State

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu termed Delhi Polices action an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the State

27 Feb 2026 1:30 am
Supreme Court adjourns plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention under NSA to March 10

A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale said it would go through the videos of Wangchuks speeches submitted to the court

27 Feb 2026 1:19 am
Analysing Indias cycle of deprivation and affluence

Analysis of income mobility during 2014-25 shows sharp upward and downward shifts, with implications for social stability

27 Feb 2026 1:18 am
Budget aims to transform Thrikkakara municipality into waste-free local body

The Budget envisages a revenue of 19,64,74,5225 and an expenditure of 17,64,53,4500

27 Feb 2026 1:16 am
The shift of critical minerals to Indias strategic centre

The Union Budget has highlighted Indias new mineral resolve

27 Feb 2026 1:11 am
Taking sides: On Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Israel

Indias relations with Israel should not be at the cost of ties with Arab world

27 Feb 2026 1:06 am
A brittle shell: On ISRO and transparency

ISRO should choose transparency ago reinforce public confidence

27 Feb 2026 12:58 am
We wanted to put fear in the opposition bowlers: Tilak

The under-fire Tilak Varma was back to his menacing best as he smashed an unbeaten 44 (16b, 3x4, 4x6) at a whopping strike rate of 275.

27 Feb 2026 12:53 am
27 Feb 2026 12:53 am
At the AI Summit, learning to love and fear the era of agents

AI is already helping with some subtle shortcuts in journalism. What if that changes?

27 Feb 2026 12:48 am
Garbage trucks continue to emit foul smell in Chennai; residents call for solutions

During the 2024 Budget presentation of GCC, Mayor R. Priya had announced that fish nets would be procured for 102 tipper vehicles to prevent spillage.

27 Feb 2026 12:47 am
397 crore transformer procurement scam: Madras High Court calls for DVAC inquiry report and minutes of tender committee meetings

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan pass the orders on a 2024 writ petition filed by Arappor Iyakkam for registration of a FIR

27 Feb 2026 12:39 am
WRD seeks central research institutes support to address structural issues in Cholavaram reservoir

A team from Central Soil and Materials Research Station suggests geophysical investigation to analyse the geological characteristics of the subsurface soil layers beneath the earthen dam

27 Feb 2026 12:23 am
NSE chief proposes retail barriers to entry on derivative markets amidst speculation losses

Developing countries like India cannot allow over speculation by lower strata of the economy. Hence, more and more regulations will come from governments, regulators and exchanges to curb over speculation till the time perception of the lower strata of society doing over speculation continues, says NSEs CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan

27 Feb 2026 12:03 am
A sociologist and propagandist of democratic values

Professor T.K. Oommen, who passed away on February 26, laid the foundation within the institutional space to probe any issue sociologically

26 Feb 2026 11:57 pm
DMKtrying to confuse the minorities about alliance, says EdappadiK.Palaniswami

AIADMKstands for all religions; think about the welfare programmes implemented byAIADMKfor your benefit, the AIADMKgeneral secretary says in an appeal to the minorities

26 Feb 2026 11:51 pm
SEBI broadens MF categories to keep up with changing investor preferences

SEBI introduced another new category called the life cycle fund and has done away with retirement and childrens fund. SEBI said that life cycle funds will have a minimum duration of five years and a maximum duration of 30 years.

26 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
A champion is being built by the coaches and not born: Misbun Sidek

The renowned coach from Malaysia wants to find a World No. 1 shuttler from India, having already trained elite stars in the sport; he feels the new 3x15 regulations is power oriented and is based on tactics

26 Feb 2026 11:45 pm
Activists flag concern over Karnatakas proposed Right to Health Bill

Questions raised over whether the Bill meaningfully advances the right to health or dilutes the States responsibility as the primary provider of care

26 Feb 2026 11:40 pm