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MEA avoids direct answer on US claim linking Russian oil to trade deal

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday, February 12, again denied the United Statess claims that India will stop buying Russian oil a

A case against the SHANTI Act | Explained

Why are suppliers indemnified? What does the Act change in the CLNDA? Does capping liability create moral hazard? How much of Indias electricity

Polling ends in Bangladesh for parliamentary election and referendum for constitutional changes

Credible early trends of the results are expected to trickle in by early morning of Friday (February 13, 2026), party sources said

Muslim bodies oppose Vande Mataram notification, allege it is against Constitution

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad Madani called it a blatant attack on religious freedom of the minorities

Two-wheeler Thefts: Four held, 18 Bikes Recovered In Belagavi

The arrests were made by two special teams.

Employee in a catch-22 after 18 years: Take a new offer or wait for layoff and severance? Gets strategic guidance

An employee with many years at one company is facing a tough career choice as layoffs are expected. The person must decide between trying for a d

New SNAP rules ban some junk-food purchases in 3 additional states - full list

SNAP recipients in Idaho, Oklahoma, and Louisiana now face restrictions on purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, and candy. These

When all the concerns for the self no longer exist

By Er. Rajesh Pathak To fulfill its mission of taking the nation to supreme glory (Param Vaibhav) , RSS has evolved a few stages of man-making p

India-US joint statement remains basis for interim trade agreement: New Delhi

India on Thursday said the February 7 joint statement with the US remains the basis for the proposed interim trade agreement and that recent chan

Viswanathan Anand trains students in chess workshop at Velammal Global School

The main objective of the event was to develop proteges and take the sport to more places in the State; the Chess Masterclass will show that it i

AP Education Reforms Draw National Applause at AI Conclave

Union minister lauds tech-led education model showcased by state

Wealth quote of the day by John Jack Bogle, Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack! Jack Bogles index investing strategy that built trillions in stock market wealth

Wealth quote of the day by John Jack Bogle, Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack! In 2026, Vanguard manages $9.3 tril

Maharashtra govt - Tata Trusts partner on development programmes in the State

Multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) were signed to facilitate this

NYT Connections hints February 12: #977: Categories, clues and full answers revealed for puzzle #977

NYT Connections hints: Introduced as part of The New York Times growing lineup of word games, Connections tasks players with sorting 16 seemingly

NIOS Partners with Centurion University to Boost Skill-Linked Education for Underprivileged Youth

Centurion University is recognised for its skill-integrated higher education model focused on creating sustainable livelihoods.

Far Right LDP leader Takaichi consolidates her grip on party after big poll win

US-Japan relations will be smoother as also Indias ties with Tokyo By Tirthankar Mitra The landslide victory of Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae T

'You're DISAPPOINTING me!': Kamlager-Dove, Bondi get into heated exchange over Minnesota crackdown

Electricity Employees Protest Against Electricity Amendment Bill

He warned that if the Bill was not withdrawn, the agitation would be intensified in line with the call given by the State JAC

Pune emerges as Indias second-largest GCC market in 2025: Cushman & Wakefield

In Pune, GCCs contributed 55 per cent of the citys total office leasing of around 10 MSF, underscoring the segments dominant role in the local ma

Tripura CM Manik Saha pushes industrial growth, tribal welfare aligned with PM Modis 2047 vision

'Theres nothing funny to laugh about!': AG Pam Bondi loses cool at Rep. Moskowitz in heated hearing

Childhood cancer cases on steady rise in Karnataka; 1,882 estimated cases in 2025, with Bengaluru at 349

AI Reshaping Jobs. It Needs Rules, Not Panic: Top UN Technology Envoy To NDTV

Dr Amandeep Singh Gill described AI as one of the most powerful general-purpose technologies humanity has ever created.

Railway to revive tourism

The conventional grudge of the people living in Jammu Division that governments in the past had discriminated badly as far as tourism sector is c

Numaish Draws Young Visitors This Year

For residents of Hyderabad, the Numaish continues to carry nostalgic significance.

After Misuse Of Massage Parlours, Jammu Issues Strict Segregation Rules

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has prohibited cross gender massaging in Jammu and asked massage therapy centres to ensure male masseurs for

Modi, Amit Shahs visit will help DMK front win all 234 seats, says DK leader

UDF will take steps to boost Kerala economy: Satheesan

Opposition leader says the front will win majority of Assembly seats in Kozhikode district

HUL sells 19.8% in Nutritionalab; USV acquires 79% for 1,583 crore

HUL divests stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for 307 crore and moves to fully acquire OZiva for 824 crore as USV expands into nutraceutical and welln

Shatak trailer out: Film on RSS 100-year journey narrated by Ajay Devgn. Watch

A new film, 'Shatak,' narrated by Ajay Devgn, chronicles 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), detailing its origins, ideology, and

Caste by birth remains same even if one changes religion: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a person's caste remains unchanged by birth, even if they convert to another religion or get married. Thi

Kodaikanal International School celebrates 125 years of education

Premier Explosives To Set Up Rs 500-Crore Defence Unit in Nellore District

450-acre project near Sriharikota to boost indigenous ammunition output

HC allows Kerala University students union to continue till expiry of term

Imran Khan reports vision loss in jail, alleges health care denial

Islamabad: Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khan is reportedly facing a loss of vision in his right eye and has complained about deni

Trade unions observe one-day strike; normal life remains largely unaffected

A nationwide strike called by trade unions on Thursday saw a muted impact. Most services like public transport and banks operated normally. Some

Kerala disillusioned with LDF, UDF, looking to BJP-NDA with great hope: Modi

The PM says the partys elected representatives are committed to working at the grassroots to address the peoples challenges in the State

Group Of Boys Stab Class-10 Student To Death In Haryana: Cops

A group of boys allegedly stabbed a Class-10 student to death at a village in Haryana's Kaithal district, police said on Thursday.

Mahindra unveils e-three-wheeler Udo at 3.84 lakh to boost last mile mobility

Watch: Sitharaman rejects unemployment and fund cut claims in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebutted Opposition charges in the Rajya Sabha, declaring that there is no inflation crisis and that price ri

BRS lodges complaint against Jagga Reddy, Arvind

Melania Documentary Faces Plagiarism Row Over Phantom Thread Track

Their concerns over the unauthorized use of 'Barbara Rose' add a new layer of complexity to the film's already controversial narrative.

Elderly woman in Kerala stops scooty rider from driving on footpath. Watch viral video

An elderly woman in Kozhikode, Kerala, bravely stopped a scooty rider from using a footpath, an act that has gone viral. Her firm stance and subs

MEA refuses to deny U.S. claims on Indias Russian oil imports

Senior U.S. official reiterates that India has reduced Russian oil purchases as U.S. wanted, is buying more American energy; joint statement, wit

Fratelli eyes global scale as diaspora, fine dining drive early traction

Fratelli has expanded its export footprint from over 10 countries in 2024 to more than 15 markets

MLA Blocked From Visiting Chattisgarh Village, Questions 'Maoist-Free' Claim

With the Centre's March 31, 2026, deadline to eliminate Maoism from India fast approaching, a fresh political storm has erupted in Chhattisgarh.

Congress leader K.C. Venugopal hits out at Substantive Motion notice against Rahul Gandhi

Mr. Venugopal linked the development to what the Leader of Opposition had said in the Lok Sabha during the Budget discussion on Wednesday (Februa

Forest fire breaks out in Palode

Preliminary reports indicate that nearly 10 acres of forest land have been destroyed in the fire which is reported to have originated in the Chek

Three police personnel suspended for assaulting Bengaluru airport canteen staff

SC refuses Haryanas jungle safari plan, says no one can touch Aravallis

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, February 12, said it will not allow anyone to touch the Aravallis, refusing to permit the Haryana gover

PM Modi to inaugurate new PMO at Seva Teerth

The Union Cabinets last meeting at the historic South Block premises will take place on Friday

CM asks Centre to procure 18 LMT paddy over and above the agreed quantity

Mr. Revanth Reddy requests Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to release 1,468 cr dues

Kerala fed up with LDF, UDF; looking to BJP-NDA with great hope: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with newly-elected BJP councillors and civic body representatives from Kerala. He stated the state is looking to

Word of the day: Logorrhea

Logorrhea is a word that describes when someone talks too much without stopping. It is used when speech sounds fast, messy, or hard to understand

Revanth asks Centre to bear full KrishnaVikarabad rail line cost

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday, February 12, urged the Centre to take up the entire cost of developing the Krishna

Substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi: Nishikant Dubey demands expulsion, lifetime election ban

Community programmes mark Cyberabad Polices 24th Formation Day celebrations

Sivaganga custodial death case: Court summons accused police personnel

The court directs them to appear before it on February 25 as they were additionally named as accused by the CBI

AIMPLB terms govts order on Vande Mataram unconstitutional

New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Thursday, February 12, termed the Centres mandate of singing of all six stanzas of

Man gets 20 years jail term for sexual assault of minor girl in Villupuram

Sandhyarani Blames Previous Regime For Scrapping of GO 3 on ST Reservations

The court also held that the Governors powers under the Fifth Schedule do not extend to enacting new laws

Window panes of Maveli Express damaged in stone pelting

Houston Valentines Day 2026: Concerts, candlelight dinners and comedy light up a packed week

Houston Valentines Day 2026: From museums and music halls to steak houses and skating rinks, Valentines Day in Houston blends romance with entert

Zilla Nagarika Horata Samiti condemns assault on woman rag picker in Kalaburagi

The victim was allegedly targeted with the intention of sexual assault

Russia may return to US dollar settlement system in Trump deal: what the proposed US - Russia economic partnership includes and is BRICS de-dollarization now a dead game?

Over 60% of BRICS trade now settles in local currencies. That shift could slow fast. Russia is considering a return to the US dollar settlement s

Wangchuk chief provocateur of Leh violence: Centre tells SC

New Delhi: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 12, that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is under detention in Rajasthans

Middle class expanded, economy grew: Finance Minister

Not an exit: Founder says USV deal signals pharma validation for nutraceuticals

A strategic partnership to scale within a pharmaceutical ecosystem

DMK, allies stage protest against Union Budget

AI job risk alert: HyperWrite CEO says, 'If your job happens on a screen, AI is coming for it' here's how to use AI to protect your career

AI job risk warning: AI is transforming work at an unprecedented pace. HyperWrite CEO Matt Shumer warns of a major shift, comparing it to early p

IMA seeks special consideration for small clinics

Doctors to stage protests at district medical offices across the State on February 13, 2026, and submit a memorandum

Porunai literary festival commences in Tenkasi

Indias retail inflation rises to 2.75% in January under 2024 CPI series: Explained

Reports Claiming Air India Dreamliner Crash Probe Is Complete Incorrect: Centre

The government body that is investigating the crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has called reports that claimed its probe has been fina

'Jack Smith's file on my table': AG Pam Bondi targets former special counsel over phone logs 'theft'

Field Day to promote scientific post rice cropping held

Tura, Feb 12: A Field Day on Rapeseed was conducted on Thursday at Warima village under Chokpot, South Garo Hills, under the sponsored programmes

To become major player in AI, India has to reimagine itself: Piyush Goyal

If we are looking at becoming a major AI player, a major player in the future of tech...we have to reimagine ourselves. Theres no way we can live

DMK alliance stage protests at 35 locations in Thoothukudi

Kadapa Airport Seeks Expansion of Flight Services

The minister added that expanded air services would boost growth in business, industry, education and tourism

Indias Bodhan AI aims to transform every aspect of education, with personal tutors and teacher aids

Bodhan AI will build an open-source Bharat EduAI Stack to introduce Artificial Intelligence applications across all levels of education, from kin

Shops will be sealed if safety rules are flouted, HYDRAA to intesify checks

Hyderabad: Following several fire accidents in just two months, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) stated that

Lok Sabha passes Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The amendment Bill contains savings provisions to ensure continuity and legal certainty

Amaravati Development Gaining Momentum: Narayana

The minister said the government had issued several new Government Orders and amendments to create a builder-friendly ecosystem while safeguardin

12,000 police personnel deployed as DGP announces tight security for municipal vote count

Bihar Woman Lands In Trouble After Posting 'Rose Day' Video Showing Alcohol

A Rose Day celebration in Bihar's Munger district landed a woman and her husband in legal trouble after videos of them showing alcohol despite th

Kozhikode Corporation to continue crackdown on illegal spa operators

AP Council Uproar on Allotment of Lands to Industries at Rs 99 Paise

The council session on Thursday was presided over by its chairman Koyy Moshenu Raju. He allowed the start of the Question Hour.

Did Trump just end the Minnesota immigration surge? Here's what border czar Tom Homan said

The Trump administration is ending a controversial immigration operation in Minnesota following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by feder

Indraprastha Gas Q3 profit accelerates 25% as sales, realisation from sales pump up

The state-owned city gas distributors EBITDA per SCM increased 27%

MS Dhoni directed by HC to pay 10 lakh in case against retired IPS officer Sampath Kumar

The Madras High Court has directed cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni to pay Rs 10 lakh by March 12 for transcribing a CD related to his case against