DOJ Escalates Legal Battle Against Harvard Over Admissions Transparency
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging the institution is unlawfully withholding records required for a federal investigation into racial discrimination. The 14-page complaint, filed in a Boston federal court on February 13, 2026, accuses the Ivy League school of “slow-walking” the production of admissions data and correspondence related…
Congress sweeps majority of Urban Local Bodies in Telangana
Telangana’s ruling Congress party has won around 60% of urban local bodies. Three out of seven corporations and 64 out of 116 municipalities were taken over by the Congress party. While Forward Block won one urban local body, the main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) won 13 municipalities. In 38 municipalities, there were no obvious…
RBI Drafts Tough Guidelines to Curb Harassment by Bank Recovery Agents
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed stringent new guidelines to prevent harassment and ensure fair treatment of borrowers during loan recovery. Under the draft norms, banks and recovery agents will be strictly prohibited from using abusive language, threats, excessive calls, anonymous messages, public humiliation, or misleading representations about debt consequences. Recovery calls and visits…
Brown rice benefits: Fiber-rich, nutrient-packed, and healthy
Because its bran and germ layers—which are removed during the refining process—are retained, brown rice is a nutrient-dense whole grain that has many health benefits over white rice. High concentrations of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are found in these strata. The main health advantages of brown rice: Better Heart Health: Brown rice’s high fiber,…
Rare sighting: Black Panther and Leopard drinking water side-by-side in Karnataka’s Bhadra Tiger Reserve
Nature enthusiasts from all across India have taken notice of a stunning animal encounter in Karnataka’s Bhadra Tiger Reserve. Recently, a unique and memorable occurrence in the wild was witnessed when a leopard and a black panther were seen drinking water side by side. The encounter’s footage, which provided a peek into the hidden life…
ABHA Health ID Now Mandatory for OPD Registration at GB Pant Hospital
Outpatient Department (OPD) registrations at G.B. Pant Hospital in Sri Vijaya Puram will now be conducted exclusively through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), also known as the health ID, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).The move is part of the Centre’s nationwide digital health initiative launched in 2021 to create an integrated and…
Apollo, Aster DM, Fortis Surge as Healthcare Stocks Outperform Market
Shares of hospital and healthcare companies rallied up to 6% in Wednesday’s intra-day trade, outperforming a subdued broader market. While the BSE Sensex slipped 0.11%, stocks such as Apollo Hospitals, Aster DM Healthcare, HealthCare Global (HCG), Fortis Healthcare, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Max Healthcare, KIMS, and Yatharth Hospital gained between 3% and 6%.Apollo Hospitals led the surge,…
Carlyle to Invest ₹2,100 Crore in Edelweiss Housing Finance Arm
Private equity major Carlyle will invest ₹2,100 crore to acquire a 45 per cent stake in Nido Home Finance, the housing finance subsidiary of Edelweiss Financial Services, the company said on Tuesday.Funds affiliated with Carlyle Asia Partners will make the investment through a combination of a secondary stake purchase from Edelweiss and a primary equity…
Indian women’s team landed in Australia on February 15th for a series in multiple formats
The multi-format series will start on February 15 after the Indian women’s cricket squad landed in Australia. Three Twenty20 matches, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off Test will all be part of India’s tour. Smriti Mandhana will remain vice-captain, while Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India in all formats. Indian cricket players were eager for…
Zydus Lifesciences Q3 Profit Flat on One-Time Costs; Revenue Jumps 30% YoY
Zydus Lifesciences on Sunday reported a largely flat consolidated net profit for the December quarter, weighed down by higher operating costs and a one-time Laboure-related provision, even as revenue recorded strong growth. The drugmaker posted a net profit of ₹1,042 crore in Q3FY26, marginally higher than ₹1,023 crore a year earlier. The performance was impacted…
