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Kidney Ailments Linked to Water, Toddy in Maktal, Narva

Families are spending between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 a month on tests, medicines, travel and consultations an unbearable burden for rural house

HYDRAA Clears 145 Truckloads of Garbage Near Pragatinagar Lake

Further, HYDRAA said it is planning to take-up the development works soon, including measures to prevent sewage water mixing in the lake.

Minor Jailed, Misses Board Exams, Administration Says He Was Freed On Time

A 17-year-old student in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol missed his Class 12 English board exam on Tuesday after being jailed as an adult. Satyam Prajap

Bangladesh Votes Today In First Polls Since 2024 Uprising

Bangladesh will hold its crucial parliamentary elections today -- 18 months after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old regime collap

India allows 100% FDI in insurance sector under automatic route

India has opened its insurance sector to 100% foreign ownership. This move aims to boost insurance coverage and attract global investment. Foreig

Doctors Assn Presents Details of Vacant Faculty Posts to DME

The survey highlighted that a significant number of departments lack professors and associate professors.

'Whats happening at DOJ is disgrace': Pam Bondi left speechless as Neguse plays Epstein videos

Trump Says Insisted To Netanyahu That Iran Talks Continue

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a meeting at the White House that nuclear talks wit

HYDRAA Saves Costly Government Land From Encroachments in JH, Khanamet

HYDRAA said some persons allegedly tried to take advantage of the situation following the court stay. After inspection, the agency fenced the fiv

Water, Sewerage Network Handed Over to HMWSSB

HMWSSB has now been restructured on the lines of GHMC, with zones divided into circles, sub-divisions and ward-level sections to improve administ

Opposition protests in Lok Sabha over MPs' suspension, walks out during question hour

Opposition members staged a protest and walked out of the Lok Sabha. They demanded the reinstatement of suspended colleagues. The members later r

Expand Energy shifts headquarters to Houston after CEO departure - what makes the city so attractive

Houston energy companies headquarters: Expand Energy is relocating its headquarters to Houston by mid-2026. This move follows the departure of CE

Group-1 Row: HC Orders New SIT, Officer Transfers

A division bench of Justice Battu Devanand and Justice Hari Haranadha Sharma heard two petitions on anomalies in evaluation of Group-1 answer scr

A battle over the title of Jatipita

The Congress and BRS spar over KCRs role in the Telangana Statehood movement

Municipal Exit Polls Give Congress Edge

In the municipalities, Pulse Today projected the Congress to win 84 to 85 out of 116 municipalities, followed by the BRS with 23 to 27 and the BJ

'You just lied under oath!': House turns into shouting match as Lieu, Bondi get into Epstein clash

'I caught you red-handed!': Epic clash between Thomas Massie & Pam Bondi over Epstein Files cover-up

GST summons are for inquiry, don't amount to detention: HC

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that summonses issued under the CGST Act serve solely for the purpose of inquiries

Omar Abdullah says he regrets 'unparliamentary' remarks as BJP walks out of J&K Assembly

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed regret for his remarks made against BJP legislators in the assembly. BJP members had sta

50 Monkeys Die in Warangal Capture Tragedy

A professional catching team from Tamil Nadu was hired on Tuesday to trap and relocate the animals to the Kaleshwaram forests.

KMRL gets nod to seek 1016-cr. loan for Kochi metro phase-2

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to offer assistance for the project; second phase will be completed in a time-bound manner, says Minister

Kerala High Court orders high-level probe into Suraj Lamas death

Silk saree production hit in Kancheepuram

Since weavers did not get zari, they were unable to weave silk sarees and have not gotten their wages for over two months now

297 Students Join Anti-drug Workshop

Prahari clubs are student-led safety and awareness groups formed in schools to promote drug-free, safe and healthy environments.

How many times has Trump been named in Epstein files?': Swalwell presses Bondi with Kash Patel clip

Microsoft CSR Launches Free Cyber Security, AI Training At JNTUA

The programme is being organised by Microsoft under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in collaboration with Roman Technologies

Man allegedly assaulted for Good Samaritan act

Rahul Gandhis speech 'purely fictional', says Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde in Lok Sabha

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde strongly defended the Union budget in Lok Sabha. He called it a reflection of New India focusing on education, healt

Quota Certificates: Regional gap mirrors SC/ST population spread

Rattan Singh Gill Jammu Tawi, Feb 11:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday told the Legislative Assembly that over11.8 lakh reservation cer

Kadalukku Oru Kaditham: when the sea waits for letters

The Directorate of Public Libraries has set up an ocean station for marine awareness; members of the public can post letters anonymously, express

Delhi Civic Body Removes 380 Unauthorised Banners Ahead Of AI Impact Summit

Ahead of the India AI-Impact Summit 2026, the MCD has removed nearly 380 unauthorised banners, hoardings and pole kiosks from several locations a

Probe Agency ED Summons Amarinder Singh, Son In Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh and his son Raninder Singh for questioning in connecti

Three arrested over stealing gold chains, mobile phones from spa centre in Velachery

Delhi Vet Flies To Save Golden Retriever After Needle Found In Stomach

Dr. Sridhar, the veterinary doctor treating the case, told this correspondent that the Golden Retriever, named Kobee, had ingested a needle and t

Three held for running unregistered hair transplant clinic in Anna Nagar

235 Special Buses for Maha Shivaratri: TGSRTC

The Mahalakshmi Scheme offering free travel for women will be applicable on these special services.

Man held at Egmore railway station with silver and cash worth 64 lakh

'The Canadian Dream' Arrives with a Close Look at the Gap Between Immigration Promises and Reality

New Delhi [India], February 11: At a time when immigration refusals are increasing and fraud cases are becoming harder to ignore, The Canadian Dr

Karnataka Revenue Department makes plea to High Court

The Revenue Department has made a proposal to the Karnataka High Court, urging it to take up auto entry of court orders in RTCs on the lines of r

Anurag Thakur defends Budget in Lok Sabha, rejects Rahul Gandhis 'dead economy' remark

Anurag Thakur strongly defended the Union budget in Lok Sabha. He described it as beneficial for all and a roadmap for Viksit Bharat. Thakur reje

Bharat Bandh Likely to Disrupt Transport in Telangana

The bandh centres on opposition to the four new labour codes introduced by the Centre, which replace 29 earlier labour laws.

Congress legislators to tour Australia, New Zealand from February 16

Traffic Slightly Heavy as Voters Head Home

Personnel were stationed at key intersections to regulate movement and prevent bottlenecks.

NASR Girls Back Lion Adoption Drive

Curator J. Vasantha expressed gratitude: This generous donation from NASR Girls School inspires other schools and students to join our animal ado

U.S.-India Space Business Forum concludes with more than 200 govt. and industry participants

The forum was the flagship event of the first U.S. Trade Mission to India focused on commercial space

Government Doctor Dies of Cardiac Arrest While Driving

RMO felt unwell on duty; locals rushed him to hospital.

Houston flood maps update: FEMA draft shows bigger flood zones, higher risk for homeowners

New FEMA flood maps for Houston show bigger flood risk areas after many years. The update may put more homes into high-risk flood zones. This cou

ORDI to organise Racefor7 on February 22 to create rare disease awareness

Three Rescue Teams in Place to Capture Tiger

Tiger in Siddipet may become first ever radio-collared big cat in Telangana.

Visakhapatnam Airport Revises Flight Schedules Over IFR, MILAN 2026

The closure of the airspace will affect 16 flights eight arrivals and eight departures. The two Chennai-Vizag-Chennai services 6E581 and 6E881 h

RERA Orders Sale Pact Within 15 Days

The complaint was disposed of with no order as to costs.

Jordan's Queen Rania to speak at Global Business Summit

Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan will speak at the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026, bringing her expertise on education, women's empowerment,

Chain Snatcher Targets Nurse in Abids

Abids police said Sirisha, employed as a nurse at Mallareddy Hospital, sustained minor injuries on her neck and was treated at a hospital. Her st

Arizona layoffs rise: WARN notices reveal 260 job cuts planned across five employers

Several Arizona employers indicated workforce reductions at the start of 2026 following the submission of mass layoff notices under the federal W

IAF to Showcase Firepower at Vayu Shakti

More than 120 assets, including 77 fighter jets, 43 helicopters, eight transport aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft, will participate in the

'Elements of buffoonery': Hardeep Singh Puri hits back at Rahul Gandhi over Epstein files

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has strongly refuted allegations made by Rahul Gandhi concerning the 'Epstein files'. Puri described Gandhi's c

Nizamabad Records 62% Polling

Counting of votes will commence at 8 am on the 13th under security arrangements.

It Will Be AIADMK Govt, Affirms EPS

He said that he had not replied to Vijay who had claimed that the fight in the elections was between the DMK and the TVK because he did not consi

Minister Seeks Report After Body Carried On Bike

Collector told to ensure poor families get transport support.

Humanity is at an inflection point

We live in an era of simultaneous endings and beginningsold, unsustainable systems are collapsing while new ways of being, governing, and doing b

39 Lakh Kg Cannabis Based Drugs Seized Across India Since 2020: Centre

Drug law enforcement agencies have seized nearly 39 lakh kg of cannabis based drugs across India since 2020, with Odisha alone accounting for mor

Financial Word of the Day Antidisintermediation: meaning, origin, market impact, and why it matters in banking and investing

Financial Word of the Day Antidisintermediation: In 2025, 45% of banks increased rates to stop deposit flight. This is antidisintermediation. It

Supreme Court agrees to list another plea against Assam CM for alleged hate speeches

The petition alleged that Himanta Biswa Sarma had repeatedly made statements that incite discrimination, social and economic boycotts and violenc

Chennai Corporation trains members of womens self-help groups as disaster champions

Indo-US trade deal handed over Indias data, hurt farmers: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Indo-US trade deal in Lok Sabha. He called it a 'wholesale surrender' and a 'tragedy'. Gandhi stated the Prime Minist

Harish Thanks BRS Workers for Hard Work, Say Results Will Prove BRS Strength

KTR, Harish Rao claim misuse of power despite strong turnout.

Trump now mulls quitting pact involving Mexico & Canada

The president has asked aides why he shouldn't withdraw from the agreement, which he signed during his first term, though he has stopped short of

Kauvery Hospital launches robotic beating heart bypass surgery programme

Chennai scientist bags Marie Skodowska-Curie fellowship for climate-resilient crop research

Faith and Lights Blend at Tungabhadra Aarti in Kampli

Around ten priests who had arrived from Varanasi performed the Tungabhadra Aarti in the style of the Ganga Aarti, creating a majestic and deeply

Over 13 crore disbursed for students under VITs scholarship scheme: Chancellor

On the occasion, Deputy Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and chief guest K. Pitchandi distributed scholarships worth 28 lakh to 242 mer

China's Xi makes rare public reference to recent military purges

China's two highest-ranked generals have been ensnared in disciplinary probes, with He Weidong expelled in October last year and Zhang Youxia pla

CMDA to take up rectification works on skywalk at Kilambakkam bus terminus

The project consultant had flagged minor load deflection of the deck built from the MTC bus stop across one portion of GST Road

'They yell, cry to distract': Fitzgerald plays old Obama clips to blast Dems on illegal immigration

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27: Yogi govt unveils Rs 9.13 lakh crore plan with focus on education, urban growth

Uttar Pradesh's government has presented a Rs 9.13 lakh crore budget for 2026-27. The plan emphasizes welfare and infrastructure development. Key

78.09% Polling in Nalgonda, Khammam Municipalities

Chandur tops voting; counting to decide 161 councillors.

Land Handed Over for 200 Crore Five-Star Resort in SV Puram

He directed the company to secure all required clearances in coordination with the concerned departments and complete construction within the sti

'Will John Brennan be indicted?: Rep. Jordan presses Pam Bondi about ex-CIA boss at House hearing

APSRTC to induct 750 electric buses in GCC mode; staff union flays move

Tenders for civil works at the proposed e-Bus depots are being released and the construction is likely to begin within one and a half months, say

Confederation of Danish Industry opens office in Chennai

Fervour marks Brahmotsavams at Srinivasa Mangapuram, Kapila Theertham

Tribal hamlets atop Jarthankollai hillock in Vellore get first bitumen road

DRDA officials say that the new bitumen stretch is laid between Thellai and Jarthankollai villages on the hills at a cost of 14.99 crore

Cash Seizures, Clashes Mark Warangal Civic Polls

Former Speaker Sirikonda Madhusudhana Chary later criticised the ruling government, alleging misuse of money and influence

Three bridges across Cheyyar river near Chengam, Polur towns inaugurated

The new bridges will end a detour of at least 20 kms for residents in surrounding farming villages to reach nearest towns like Polur, Arani, Chen

'You do a Jekyll & Hyde routine': Rep. Johnson grills Pam Bondi over Epstein at explosive hearing

Telangana HC Directs Hydraa To Restore the Rock Garden in Jubilee Hills

Court gives eight weeks to clear encroachments and revive site.

The Drew Carey Show icon Jayne Trckas cause of death confirmed months after her passing

Jayne Trcka, the actress and former bodybuilder widely recognized for her role as Miss Mann in Scary Movie and appearances on The Drew Carey Show

Over 800 Haj pilgrims vaccinated in Vellore, nearby districts

The initiative, which will be completed in these districts by Friday, is being done in coordination with the State and district Haj committees

Single Brics currency not on agenda, says Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov

BRICS nations are not planning a common currency. Instead, they are focusing on expanding the use of their own currencies for trade and investmen

Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn page on turmoil over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi defends Trump amidst Epstein file turmoil, clashing with Democrats over the Justice Departments handling of abuse vict