National

Voter List Electoral Rolls Tamil Nadu SIR Special Intensive Revision Election CommissionNational

SIR redraws Bengal’s poll map; sharp churn in border belts, Matua axis, minority districts

The publication of West Bengal’s post-SIR rolls has not just pruned 63.66 lakh names from the electorate, it has redrawn the state’s demographic and political ...

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 22:48 IST 4 Min read
West Bengal SIR Electoral Rolls Voter ListNational

Bengal SIR: Over 60 lakh doubtful voters under judicial officers' scrutiny

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 22:33 IST 1 Min read
Randhir Jaiswal addresses media MEA IndiaNational

Middle-East crisis: India calls for immediate de-escalation, urges respect for sovereignty

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 21:49 IST 3 Min read
Youth Congress Protest India AI Impact SummitAnalysis
Checkmated BJP needs to move on after Congress lands a ‘dhappa’ with ‘shirtless protest’
By Niraj Sharma
Feb 28, 2026 20:58 IST 3 Min read
Uday Bhanu Chib Congress Protest India AI Impact SummitNational
AI summit protest: Can't deny liberty on conjectures, says court, grants bail to IYC chief
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Feb 28, 2026 18:28 IST 3 Min read
Mamata Banerjee West Bengal BudgetNational
Over 47,000 names deleted in Mamata Banerjee’s Bhabanipur seat after SIR
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Feb 28, 2026 18:11 IST 3 Min read
National
Delhi minister Sood terms HC stay on govt's order on school fee relief for parents
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National
Bihar: DGP directs officers to ramp up security on Holi, strict action against hooliganism
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National
Noida Police busts fake overseas job racket, two arrested
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International

Iran Iraq Airspace ClosedInternational

Attack on Iran disrupts flights across Middle East and beyond

The US and Israel's attack on Iran disrupted flights across the region and beyond. The United Arab Emirates, home to both the long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 17:43 IST 1 Min read
Minab School Strike Israel Iran WarInternational

Israeli-US attack kills at least 40 at girls’ school in Minab, Iran

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 28, 2026 17:38 IST 1 Min read
Israel Iran War TehranInternational

Indian missions in Gulf advise nationals to 'exercise utmost caution' after joint US-Israel strikes

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 17:23 IST 3 Min read
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Netanyahu thanks Trump as US–Israel begin 'Operation Roaring Lion' against Iran
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Feb 28, 2026 17:17 IST 2 Min read
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Indian Embassy in Iran advises nationals to 'stay indoors' after joint US-Israel strikes
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Feb 28, 2026 14:42 IST 1 Min read
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Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ as US, Israel attack Iran
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 28, 2026 14:08 IST 2 Min read
International
About 352 Afghan Taliban personnel, its allied terrorist groups killed: Pak minister
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International
Sri Lanka says in close contact with diplomatic missions in Gulf; sets up hotline for its citizens
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International
UK PM Starmer condemns Iran’s attacks, says British planes in sky for defensive ops
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Analysis

Youth Congress Protest India AI Impact SummitAnalysis

Checkmated BJP needs to move on after Congress lands a ‘dhappa’ with ‘shirtless protest’

The scale of the venue is being debated, for and against the manner of disruption, but first let’s admit this: the grand old party outsmarted the world’s largest party

By Niraj Sharma
Feb 28, 2026 20:58 IST 3 Min read
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren during I.N.D.I.A. bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao Rally' at Ramleela Maidan, in New Delhi, Sunday, March 31, 2024Analysis

Why Congress is at odds with its AAP strategy?

By Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
Feb 28, 2026 17:01 IST 3 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Excise Policy CaseAnalysis

Delhi liquor case verdict – a moment of glory for Kejriwal, AAP

By Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
Feb 27, 2026 17:01 IST 3 Min read
Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi Sonia Gandhi 2001 Parliament attack anniversaryAnalysis
Who owns the Gen Z space among Modi and Rahul? Here’s what Instagram suggests
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 27, 2026 08:14 IST 2 Min read
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Influencers claim cash offers to post scripted reels against AI Summit
By Roma R
Feb 27, 2026 00:48 IST 2 Min read
Kerala to KeralamAnalysis
Kerala to Keralam: How a state’s name is changed in India
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 24, 2026 16:29 IST 3 Min read

Opinion

Harmeet Shah SinghOpinion

Silicon Valley’s next disruption is your scripture

Generative systems untrained on Sikh corpora are responding to spiritual queries through statistical approximation.

By Harmeet Shah Singh
Feb 19, 2026 19:32 IST 3 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhan RJD Congress Bihar ElectionsOpinion

Friendly fights, caste polarisation and arrogance of allies hurt Mahagathbandhan

By Kishore Kumar Jha
Nov 14, 2025 17:15 IST 2 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Zohran MamdaniOpinion

How Mamdani’s New York win marks a ‘Kejriwal moment’ in US politics

By Rajesh Ahuja
Nov 06, 2025 15:35 IST 3 Min read
kohli adelaideOpinion
After two ducks, Kohli’s new-ball method and role face hard questions
By Shailesh Khanduri
Oct 23, 2025 14:50 IST 2 Min read
Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.Opinion
How Kohli’s Perth duck puts Brand Kohli and his honour on the line
By Roma R
Oct 19, 2025 13:32 IST 2 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Congress RJDOpinion
How sidelining its workers may cost Congress in the Bihar elections
By Kishore Kumar Jha
Oct 17, 2025 14:53 IST 3 Min read

Business

Iran Iraq Airspace ClosedBusiness

Airlines cancel flights to Middle East; DGCA advises carriers to avoid 11 airspaces amid Iran conflict

Air India, IndiGo and other Indian airlines cancelled their flights to the Middle East on Saturday, while the regulator DGCA advised the carriers to temporaril...

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Feb 28, 2026 21:47 IST 3 Min read
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Delhi-Tel Aviv flight diverted to Mumbai following Israel airspace closure: Air India

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Feb 28, 2026 14:15 IST 1 Min read
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Economy grows by 7.8% in Q3 of FY26 as per new GDP series: Govt data

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 27, 2026 17:17 IST 1 Min read
SilverBusiness
Silver surges Rs 8,231 to Rs 2.67 lakh/kg in futures trade amid global uncertainty
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 27, 2026 17:14 IST 1 Min read
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Sensex tanks 961 pts; Nifty below 25,200 on FII selling, global jitters
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Feb 27, 2026 16:14 IST 2 Min read
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Tata Sons delays Chandrasekaran re-appointment amid Noel Tata’s objections
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Feb 27, 2026 15:31 IST 3 Min read
Business
Ill-fated Learjet plane hit trees before crash landing at Baramati airport: AAIB report
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Business
India's role in semiconductor supply chain `essential' as others seek to dominate sector: US envoy
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Business
Canada-India negotiating economic partnership agreement to double two-way trade by 2030: PM Carney
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Personal Finance

Equity Mutual FundsBusiness

Retail rush, SIPs drive Rs 14 lakh cr jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore b...

By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 31, 2025 17:43 IST 4 Min read
IPO image IPO Alert IPO NewsBusiness

IPO boom lifts fundraising to record Rs 1.76 lakh cr in 2025; outlook remains firm for 2026

By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 23, 2025 10:52 IST 4 Min read
Investments Savings Mutual Funds AMFI Retirement Planning Financial PlanningBusiness

Indian investors increasing widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report

By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 16, 2025 14:46 IST 2 Min read
New Labour CodesBusiness
Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 24, 2025 17:44 IST 3 Min read
Study Abroad Indian Students Higher Education LoansNational
Students rethink education options abroad with high fees, funds requirements in US, UK: Report
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Nov 20, 2025 15:51 IST 2 Min read
Chennai One AppNational
'Book bus, metro, local train tickets for just Re 1 using Chennai One App'
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Nov 13, 2025 14:34 IST 2 Min read

Sports

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J&K tower over Karnataka to clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title

Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extraordinary tale of resilience in Indian domestic cricket to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy title by out-batting traditional h...

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 18:33 IST 3 Min read
Salman Ali AghaSports

Salman Ali Agha set to be removed as captain of Pakistan cricket team

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 14:50 IST 2 Min read
India vs West India T20 World CupSports

Batting boom lifts India but bowling questions linger ahead of virtual quarters against WI

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 12:35 IST 4 Min read
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Miracle math: Pakistan’s last shot at T20 World Cup semis
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Feb 27, 2026 14:22 IST 3 Min read
South Africa's captain Aiden Markram and teammate Ryan Rickelton being greeted by West Indies' players after the former's team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match against West Indies, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.Sports
South Africa in semis as India beat Zimbabwe, following West Indies defeat
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Feb 26, 2026 23:13 IST 4 Min read
Abhishek Sharma celebrates his half century during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.Sports
T20 World Cup: India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race
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Feb 26, 2026 23:03 IST 3 Min read
Sports
Mohun Bagan SG beat Mohammedan Sporting 5-1 in ISL
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Inter Kashi triumph over Kerala Blasters to script maiden ISL victory
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Sports
Mushfiqur Rahim stranded in Saudi Arabia following US strikes on Iran
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Technology

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Beware “the bot” that replaces “the baba”

AI companions can soon deliver daily kathas, interpret dreams, advise on ethical dilemmas in corporate settings and compose prayers for a child’s illness with persuasive authority

By Harmeet Shah Singh
Feb 22, 2026 13:04 IST 4 Min read
Jeetu Patel CiscoBusiness

AI won't make humans redundant; it will amplify human value: Cisco's Jeetu Patel

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 21, 2026 13:17 IST 4 Min read
Harmeet Shah SinghOpinion

Silicon Valley’s next disruption is your scripture

By Harmeet Shah Singh
Feb 19, 2026 19:32 IST 3 Min read
Ashwini Vaishnaw AI SummitNational
AI Summit: Vaishnaw counters ‘AI optics’ charge, pitches India's five-layer stack
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 19, 2026 10:34 IST 2 Min read
Meta Mark ZuckerbergInternational
Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial over social media harm to kids
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 13:23 IST 2 Min read
Anthropic Claude AIBusiness
Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, bets big on India in global AI race
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 16, 2026 15:50 IST 2 Min read

Lifestyle

Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss Healthy Diet Plan Nutrients Healthy FoodInternational

Intermittent fasting offers no extra weight-loss benefit, study finds

Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword in nutrition circles, with many people looking to it as a way to lose weight or improve their health.

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 10:47 IST 4 Min read
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Kitchen floor tiles insights by tiles manufacturers in Morbi

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Feb 13, 2026 14:59 IST 5 Min read
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India low on feeling loved, high on romance and sex: Ipsos love-life index

By Roma R
Feb 12, 2026 21:03 IST 2 Min read
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Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
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Feb 11, 2026 12:12 IST 4 Min read
Pramod AdiddamBusiness
Myntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as Chief Technology Officer
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Feb 07, 2026 11:40 IST 1 Min read
Bored KidsInternational
It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them
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Dec 22, 2025 13:19 IST 4 Min read

Entertainment

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The Kerala Story 2: Slow ticket sales on first day of film's release

A day after the Kerala High Court paved the way for the release of the 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond' film, ticket sales of the movie are slow, but are expec...

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 11:44 IST 3 Min read
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Not trying to defame or show Kerala in negative light: ‘The Kerala Story 2’ producer

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 09:41 IST 3 Min read
Vijay Deverakonda Rashmika Mandanna HaldiEntertainment

Vijay Deverakonda shares glimpses of Haldi ceremony ahead of wedding with Rashmika Mandanna

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Feb 25, 2026 18:00 IST 2 Min read
Triptii Dimri Shahid Kapoor O RomeoEntertainment
Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'O'Romeo' earns Rs 100.10 crore at box office
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Feb 23, 2026 13:14 IST 1 Min read
Rashmika Mandanna Vijay DeverakondaEntertainment
‘Virosh’ becomes forever: Rashmika Mandanna announces wedding with Vijay Deverakonda
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Feb 23, 2026 11:14 IST 1 Min read
Lakshmipriya DeviEntertainment
Farhan Akhtar-backed Manipuri film ‘Boong’ wins BAFTA Award in London
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 23, 2026 06:26 IST 2 Min read
Entertainment
Bengali political thriller, loosely based on real-life incident, to be released in March
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Makers of 'Ranabaali' unveil song 'O Mere Saajan' from Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's film
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Pradip Krishen, Arundhati Roy's 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones' to release in theatres in March
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