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In Pictures: Remembering CPI leader R. Nallakannu (1924-2026)

A compilation of images from the life of R. Nallakannu, the 101-year-old veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader from Tamil Nadu who passed

CUET-UG 2026 re-application window closes tomorrow; apply now at cuet.nta.nic.in

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is closing the re-opened application window for CUET-UG 2026 on February 26th at 11:50 PM. This offers a final

Zimbabwe bans exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, cites malpractices

Zimbabwe has imposed an immediate halt on the export of unprocessed minerals and lithium concentrates, citing widespread irregularities and leaka

Wont allow defamation: CJI slams NCERT chapter on judiciary corruption

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, February 25, took suo motu cognisance of the contents of the class 8 NCERT textbook referring to corru

Hungarys Orban stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

BUDAPEST, Feb 25: Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungarys pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest t

Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deployment

Iran responds to US President Donald Trump's pressure tactics ahead of critical nuclear talks. Tehran alternates between calling his remarks 'big

Mark Carneys India visit: As Delhi, Toronto relations set for a reboot, what lies ahead

How Sarmad Khoosats dark comedy Lali became the most talked-about South Asian film at Berlinale

Lali is the first all-Pakistani production to have a world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. Video and Interview: Tanushree Gho

Sanjay Leela Bhansali hospitalised? Family clarifies in official statement

Sanjay Leela Bhansalis team has denied viral reports claiming he was hospitalised due to a medical emergency. In a family statement, representati

Bill Gates apologises to Foundation staff over Epstein ties: report

Microsoft co-founder also admitted that he had two affairs with Russian women and that he made mistakes that had cast a cloud over the philanthro

PM Modi to Visit Tamil Nadu on March 1

The Prime Minister's tour is expected to reinforce outreach efforts in the region while highlighting cultural heritage, infrastructure growth, an

Following Venezuela, Is Cuba Next in Line for a US-Orchestrated Regime Change?

Amid Cuba's economic crisis, the US' actions are an attempt to dislodge its leadership, writes Krishnan Srinivasan.

264 held for harassment during Hyderabads Numaish 2026, 52 convicted

Punjab Police Shoots Dead 1, Nabs Another, Of 3 Roped In By ISI To Kill Gurdaspur Cops

Chandigarh, Feb 25: Police arrested one and killed in an encounter another of the three people allegedly involved in the murder of two policemen

Did Sanjay Leela Bhansali suffer heart attack? Team issues statement

Mumbai: Legendary filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who turned 63 on February 24, 2026, is now making headlines after reports claimed that he had

Delhi HC dismisses plea to read down AAIBs preliminary report on Ahmedabad Air India plane crash

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation. The plea sought to alter the preliminary report on the Air India plane crash in

Omar Abdullah Urges Centre to Approve West Bengals Renaming Proposal

Centre should adopt a uniform approach toward all states seeking name changes : Omar Abdullah

PM Modi Blesses Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna

He concluded his message by extending his blessings: My blessings and best wishes to the couple and the families on the momentous occasion.

Iran rejects U.S. claims on missile programme as 'big lies'

During his State of the Union speech, Donald Trump reiterated that Iran would never be allowed to build a nuclear weapon, saying Tehrans leaders

Did Nothing Illicit: Bill Gates On 'Sex With Russian Girls' Claim In Epstein Files

Bill Gates told staff that he began meeting Epstein in 2011 and was aware of his legal trouble that restricted his travel, but admitted that he d

Johnnie Walker maker Diageo's new CEO cuts annual forecasts and dividend as he strives for a big reset

Diageo's new chief Dave Lewis has lowered the company's annual forecast and dividend. This move sent its shares down, highlighting the significan

Holi 2026: 500 extra trains from New Delhi, Old Delhi and Anand Vihar to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand. Check details

Northern Railways is operating approximately 500 additional train trips from Delhi's key stations to manage the Holi rush. These special services

Vijay-Rashmikas wedding: Couple to marry twice, inside video from venue

Hyderabad: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are set to tie the knot in Udaipur on February 26, 2026. After years of keeping their relation

'Shirtless' protest at AI Summit: Youth Congress should regret this like they regret Emergency, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly condemned the Youth Congress's shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit. She likened the demo

Pleas Against 'The Kerala Story 2' Premature, Misconceived: Producer to Kerala HC

On Wednesday, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas said he will hear the petitions in detail at 3 pm.

CCTV footage of Ferrari crash in Hyderabads Jubilee Hills reveals details

CCTV footage of the Ferrari crash that occurred on Sunday in Hyderabads Jubilee Hills has revealed how the speeding car lost control and rammed i

Vande Bharat Extension to Jammu Put on Hold Hours After Announcement

According to officials familiar with the matter, the sudden pause appears to stem from a combination of operational and logistical factors

7 plant-based protein sources beyond paneer

While paneer is the undisputed king of the Indian vegetarian table, relying on it alone can lead to high saturated fat intake and culinary boredo

R. Nallakannu: a life committed to communism and social justice

A renowned Communist leader, RNK as he was popularly known, fought for the oppressed afaced police brutality

R. Nallakannu, veteran Communist leader no more

The CPI leader from Tamil Nadu was fondly known as Comrade RNK

Maharashtra govt to make money-lending regulation law stricter to curb illegalities: Minister

The Maharashtra government is intensifying its campaign against illegal moneylenders, moving to tighten provisions under the Money-Lending Regula

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmikas Wedding Muhurtam Revealed

The Mehendi and Haldi ceremonies are being held today (Wednesday).

Delhi HC issues notice to Police on MLA Alka Lambas FIR quash plea

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Delhi Police regarding a plea by former MLA Alka Lamba. She seeks to quash an FIR filed against her.

One dead, over 70 hospitalised after diarrhoea outbreak in Andhra Pradeshs in Srikakulam, high alert in affected areas

A total of 76 suspected cases have been identified. A total of 54 patients are undergoing treatment at various hospitals, including KIMS, and one

Home Essentials secures Rs 70 Cr in Pre-Series B funding led by 360 ONE Asset

Home Essentials plans to use the fresh capital to expand its omnichannel retail presence and its product portfolio. It offers a catalogue of over

Kerala tunnel road project: Union government grants final clearance

Clearance permits conversion of 17.26 hectares of forest land under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for execution of Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi

Aliens and America: Why is the U.S. obsessed with the search for extraterrestrial life?

The history of Americas search for little green men is as interesting as finding extraterrestrial beings.

UP shocker: 16-year-old holds father's legs as another daughter, 32, slits his throat in Muzaffarnagar. Here's why

Police in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar have arrested two sisters for murdering their 60-year-old father. Upset over the constant taunts and disc

Quiz Foundation of India hosts a women-exclusive quiz on March 8

To celebrate International Womens Day, the Quiz Foundation of India will conduct the second edition of the Purple Riband Quiz, hosted by women an

7 Indian salads that are actually filling

In the Indian culinary tradition, salads are evolving from simple side relishes into hearty, standalone meals. By combining plant-based proteins,

India Needed The Shakeup, Need To Rethink About Team Composition: Ravi Shastri

India will be desperate to make a strong comeback against Zimbabwe on Thursday after the heavy 76-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in thei

Trumps State of the Union FULL SPEECH: From tariffs, SC to Iran, US President rips into Democrats

The woman who keeps Ramzan time with a cannon

Tea is treated like oxygen: Foreign engineering student decodes life in India; From head wobbles to midnight street food adventures and more

A Zambian student pursuing engineering in India shares her humorous and warm observations of everyday life. She navigates cultural nuances like t

6-Month-Old Baby Loses Finger During IV Drip Removal In Bengaluru, Case Filed

The complainant alleged that the injury caused severe pain to the child, who was immediately rushed to the emergency ward, where the wound was dr

Medicinal Plants Benefit Farmers, Soil Health: President Murmu

President Murmu at National Arogya Fair 2026 highlights medicinal plant farming as key to farmer income, soil health, and preventive healthcare i

Will CBSE Offer Grace Marks Or Ease Evaluation After Board Exam Hardness Concerns?

The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics and Class 12 Physics exams faced criticism for inconsistent difficulty levels, prompting calls for grace marks and

TCS Urging Staff To Use AI Despite Risk To Revenue, Says CEO

The comments come as investor concerns about AI disrupting the Indian IT sector's traditional, labour-heavy operating model have wiped off about

Andhra Pradesh Govt. planning coal gasification in Chintalapudi-Racherla mines in Eluru district

The State Government has set its sights on coal gasification, keeping in view the diverse applications of its end products, which can be used in

TCS Urges Staff To Use AI Despite Risk To Revenue: CEO

Tata Consultancy Services is urging employees to use artificial intelligence tools to deliver work faster and cheaper, even if it eats into the c

Hindutva workers assault Maharashtra Congress leader after debate

Pune: A Congress leader said he was assaulted on Monday, February 23, allegedly by some right-wing workers outside a Marathi news channel studio

Gujarat to host 3rd edition of Semiconnect Conference 2026 at Mahatma Mandir

Gujarat will host the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2026 on March 1 in Gandhinagar. The event aims to make Gujarat India's gateway to silicon. G

Trumps State of the Union 2026: Top takeaways for India

Trumps pronouncements on Iran, India-Pakistan, Tariffs and Immigrations most closely watched for India

BAFTA Launches Comprehensive Review After N-Word Incident at 2026 Ceremony

The incident occurred while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the award for Best Visual Effects.

PM Narendra Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on March 1; visit to Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple scheduled

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai, Puducherry, and Madurai from February 28, highlighting government initiatives, cultural heritage

WiseTech Global to cut 2,000 jobs in sweeping AI-driven restructuring, marking one of Australias largest automation-led workforce reductions

WiseTech Global is set to reduce its workforce by up to 2,000 employees. This significant job cut, nearly a third of its global staff, is part of

YouTuber Komali dies by suicide over relationship dispute with another YouTuber

Hyderabad: A 21-year-old Telugu YouTuber, Komali, allegedly died by suicide in the Raidurgam Police Station limits on Monday, February 23, over r

6 healthy desserts made without refined sugar

In the vibrant world of Indian gastronomy, sweet doesn't have to mean unhealthy. As we move into 2026, a new wave of mindful indulgence is transf

PM to flag off weekly Mangaluru-Rameswaram Express and Tambaram-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express on March 1

Mr. Modi would also flag off the Coimbatore-Dhanabad Amrit Bharat Express and the Nagercoil-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express from Madurai

Would've Cremated Him Alone: Lucknow Man Who Murdered Father To Cops

Akshat shot his father, Manvendra Singh, in a fit of rage during a fight in the early hours of February 20.

'Anyone can start a party':Sasikala's nephew mocks her new bloc, compares it to 'instant idli-sambar'

TTV Dhinakaran has mocked VK Sasikala's new political party launch. He compared it to instant food and stated it will not impact the NDA's chance

Mexico's lower house approves bill cutting workweek to 40 hours by 2030

Mexico's lower house gave the green light to a bill that's going to chop the standard workweek down to 40 hours. They are aiming to have it fully

AI-focused Wyser Capital marks first close of maiden fund

The venture capital firm said it has raised 40% of its targeted Rs 120 crore corpus to back Enterprise and Agentic AI startups.

Milind Soman goes barefoot on KIIFBs Hill Highway in Kerala for 22 km run, netizens say road looks world-class

Netizens praised the KIIFB road's quality for its infrastructure after Bollywood actor Milind Soman went barefoot for a 22 km long run. The run w

Indias most advanced motion capture facility launched in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has unveiled motion capture facility, A&M Mo Cap Lab at Akkineni Nagarjunas Annapurna Studios and revealed that

Six-month-old baby's finger chopped during discharge at private hospital in Bengaluru

The Indiranagar police registered an FIR charging the nurse, doctor and hospital management under Section 125(b) (acts that endanger human life o

Head Of France's Palace Of Versailles To Take Over Louvre: Report

The president of France's Palace of Versailles is expected to take over as head of the Louvre following the resignation of Laurence des Cars, an

'We did not hear truth': VA Gov Spanberger slams Trump in fiery response | State of Union Address

HP reckons memory chip crunch will linger next year, warns of PC sales slump

HP, like its rivals such as Dell, is dealing with increased costs as a shortage of memory chips has gripped the tech industry, fueled by massive

7 vitamin c-rich fruits for strong immunity

When it comes to building a resilient immune system in 2026, Vitamin C is your most loyal ally. It is a potent antioxidant that the human body ca

Head of France's Versailles Palace to take over Louvre: Report

Christophe Leribault, head of the Palace of Versailles, is set to lead the Louvre Museum. This follows the resignation of Laurence des Cars. The

Arms, Explosives Recovered During CASO In Poonchs Mendhar Area

Poonch, Feb 25: Security forces on Wednesday recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Kasbalar

The Kerala Story Director Sudipto Sens CHARAK: Fair of Faith Trailer to Out Tomorrow

Sudipto Sen Steps into Production with Charak: Fair of Faith; Film to Release on March 6

Newly-wed Dalit couple denied entry to temple in Karnataka, officials convene peace meeting in village

After the peace meeting, the district administration comprising police and revenue officials escorted the newly-wed couple to perform puja

At Berlinale, Rima Das redefines heroism through vulnerability in not a hero

Not a Hero follows a young boy traveling from city to village, exploring the quiet, everyday courage found in vulnerability, honesty, and pause.

Lower your blood pressure at home in less than 2 minutes? Cardiologist says its possible with this simple technique

High blood pressure poses serious health risks. A cardiologist, Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, shares a simple two-minute breathing exercise to lower blood p

SHE Team nabs 264 offenders during Numaish in Hyderabad, 52 convicted

Hyderabad: As many as 264 offenders were caught by the SHE teams during the 85th All India IndustrialExhibition(AIIE), also known as Numaish in H

Acne that wont go away from PCOS: Heres a dermatologist's tips that actually work

Struggling with stubborn acne from PCOS can be frustrating. This guide explains the root cause and solutions, with expert inputs from dermatologi

Great-grandson of Edwin Lutyens criticises removal of his bust from Rashtrapati Bhavan

Matt Ridley, descendant of architect Edwin Lutyens, has voiced criticism over the removal of Lutyens' bust from Rashtrapati Bhavan. The bust was

Delhi woman accused of hurling racial abuses at NE neighbours arrested

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a woman in connection with a case of racial abuse and insulting language against three of her neighbours

Luxury Car Maker Aston Martin To Cut 20% Of Staff After Trump Tariffs

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin on Wednesday announced plans to cut up to one-fifth of its workforce after widening annual losses on US tari

Housekeeping Staff Pose As GST Officers, Scam Bengaluru Traders

Two housekeeping employees, working at a Central Government GST office, posed as Intelligence Officers and ran an extortion racket targeting city

Modi displaying moral cowardice when world is critical of Netanyahu: Congress

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday, February 25, launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Israel visit, saying the P

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Bomb threat against Australia PM linked to banned Chinese dance group

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his Canberra residence following a bomb threat. The threat was sent to a Chinese da

MG Majestor : A serious contender in the SUV segment

MGs Majestor is the brands boldest full-size SUV yet, pairing a rugged ladder-frame chassis and twin-turbo diesel with rare triple diff locks and

Who Is A Designated Survivor And Why Does US Need One?

A cabinet official was notably absent and stayed under a special security arrangement as Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union speech tod

'Don't Vilify Any Community': Supreme Court's Message On 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that public figures, particularly those holding high constitutional offices, such as ministers, must not targ

Chevron Sells Venezuelan Oil To Reliance For The 1st Time Since 2023: Report

US oil major Chevron has sold its first cargo of Venezuelan crude oil to Reliance Industries since December 2023, according to ship tracking data

J&K High Court Declares Mar 4 Holiday For Holi In Jammu Wing

JAMMU, Feb 25: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (JK&L) has declared that the holiday on account of Holi will now be observed on March