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Shivaratri celebrations at Meenakshi Temple

Bihar police aspirant allegedly forced into pakadwa vivah; rescued, say police

Case highlights forced marriage and abduction concerns in Bihars Samastipur

How a 17-year-old is using OpenAI tools to make animal healthcare smarter

Using OpenAI tools as his research collaborator, Anshul Bhatt mastered complex code and turned ambitious ideas into working prototypes. His creat

Collector urges farmers to embrace modern methods at Tirupati Kisan Mela

Crop residue management programme launched

Govt. will augment drinking water supply to Tirumala, Tirupati through HNSS, GNSS projects, says Minister Ramanaidu

Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu calls for urgent and long-term measures as increasing devotee footfalls and expansion of commercial activities hav

Berchmans Award for Ginson P. Joseph

Man-eating bear captured after killing one on Telangana-Maharashtra border

Hyderabad: The Maharashtra Forest Department, on Thursday, February 12, tranquillised and captured a man-eating bear that attacked eight people r

Eicher Motors gets green nod for Cheyyar expansion; Royal Enfield annual capacity to rise to 20 lakh units

While the companys proposal submitted to the State government for EC states the investment as 1,104 crore, a company release showed the amount as

Congress lodges complaint against BJP for portraying Yathindra in a derogatory manner

Dharwad DC emphasises need to work together for comprehensive development of district

Deputy Commissioner has informed officials that they should contact her directly in cases of matters that required urgent action, and has said th

UN-accredited org 1M1Bs push to empower climate-ready workforce

1M1B, in collaboration with Microsoft, MeitY Startup Hub, and the Government of Karnataka, has launched a green skills and applied AI centre of e

Turkey, Singapore announce first day of Ramzan 2026

Turkey and Singapore have officially announced that the holy month of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026 will begin on Thursday, February 19, after astronomical

Love can wait, scammers wont: Hyderabad CP warns youth

Hyderabad: Ahead of Valentines Day, Hyderabad City Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Thursday, February 12, issued a public alert warning cit

Conduct of certain members during Governors address painful, says Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu

Sloganeering and tearing of papers are highly unfortunate and distressing, and such actions diminish the prestige of the august institution, he s

Rising temperature triggers heat warning in Kerala

KSDMA has advised the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. At present, the variation in maximum daytime temperatures across

District Congresss padayatra against VB-G RAM G Act culminates at Mulky

The 100-kilometre padayatra was conducted to advocate for the restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Farmers lay siege to Tiruchuli taluk office protesting against permission granted for stone quarry in Vadapalai

Madras HC orders enquiry into corruption allegations at NLC India

CBI to examine 422-crore allegations against the PSU

High personal income tax collection does not mean middle class being suppressed: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that high personal income tax collection does not indicate suppression of the middle class. She highli

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 Aircraft under Buy (Indian) category

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for the acquisition

Anna Nagar sports centre in Tiruchi gets ready for launch, membership enrolment begins

Separate fee structure had been prescribed for annual and monthly membership while individual user charges will apply for each sport for peak hou

UK economy struggles for growth in fresh blow to government

Britain's economy expanded by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, impacting Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Full-

Around 2,000 member of trade unions arrested for road picketing in Virudhunagar district

Bharat Bandh has little impact on normal life

Who is IAS G. Srijana, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner?

KITE rolls out AI-integrated entrance training programme for higher secondary and VHSE students

Extensive mock tests are also available on the portal www.entrance.kite.kerala.gov.in for self-practice

Bengaluru set to experience Hyderabads Ramzan nights this year

Ramzan has always been a vibrant and unforgettable affair in Hyderabad, transforming the citys nights into a bustling tapestry of culinary deligh

The lure of the Persian Gulf is far from over, says Ravi Pillai

The world will not functionwithout energy, and for energy, the Persian Gulf will have to continue tofunction, he tells The Hindu. Keralites tend

Land allotment delays stall CUK Capital Centre in Thiruvananthapuram

Bureaucratic delays continue to impede the project, notwithstanding the repeated assurances from the government; at present, the centre functions

Who is Gloria-Sophie Burkandt the 27-year-old German model linked to ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt?

Tech billionaire Eric Schmidt is reportedly close to a German model 43 years his junior. The pair were seen together at the World Economic Forum.

Muslim Personal Law Board objects to Govts mandate on Vande Mataram recitation

Will challenge the notification in court of law if the Union Government does not withdraw it, says Muslim Personal Law Board

Valentines Day Special: Bill on Tamasha Experience for Couples

With its vibrant yet intimate setting, TA.MA.SHA aims to create a warm, refined Valentines experience where couples can pause, connect, and celeb

Supreme Court rejects bail plea of Raj Kesireddy in Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case

Stating that Raj Kesireddy is the main accused in the alleged 3,200-crore scam, the Chief Justice of India observes that corruption of such magni

After 13 years, Centre revives Rs 3.6 lakh crore 114-Rafale plan

New Delhi: The defence ministry on Thursday, February 12, cleared a long-pending proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under a government-t

What is the Tinkerbell Effect in Bitcoin (BTC USD)? Why belief alone can move crypto prices

Bitcoin price drop reason: Bitcoin's price dropped below $66,000 on Wednesday morning. This decline is linked to the fading 'Tinkerbell Effect',

IRS refund at irs.gov: Know exact number of days it takes for income tax refund

IRS Refund: If you file electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund. If you choose direct deposit, it shou

Oranje Ready to Blossom

As the Netherlands prepare to take on USA in their third game at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, all-rounder Logan van Beek said it is time for the

India Incs AI learning problem isnt the learning. Its the application.

CCI imposes 27.38 crore penalty on Intel Corp for unfair biz practices

The penalty has been imposed on the company for abusing its dominant position in the market for Boxed Micro Processors (BMPs) for desktops in Ind

The Social Security threshold to watch when filing your 2025 taxes for 2026

Many retirees do not know that Social Security can be taxed. It depends on total income, not just the benefit amount. Fixed income limits decide

43 injured in jallikattu in Pudukottai district

Column | Shrinking space for books

As book supplements are dropped, literary festivals feel like the last sanctuaries for readers

Sebi to review NSDL root-cause report on tech glitch: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Regulator will examine NSDL's root cause analysis of the recent technical glitch that disrupted inter-depository settlements, Chairman Tuhin Kant

Chandragiri Properties Launches Premium Plotted Project Chandragiri Hillview In North Bengaluru

New Delhi [India], February 12: Realty developer Chandragiri Properties has announced the launch of Chandragiri Hillview, a premium plotted devel

India moving towards self-reliance in nuclear sector, setting its own timelines: Govt

India's nuclear capacity is set to triple to nearly 22,380 MW by 2031-32, with the third and fourth units of the Kudankulam plant expected by 202

Who is Satish Sanpal? The school dropout who buys 3 kg gold every year for his wife and once gifted a Rs 5 crore car to his child

Netflix's 'Desi Bling' teaser highlights Indian expats in Dubai, featuring businessman Satish Sanpal. His wife, Tabinda, revealed he gifts her th

Agnikul to host orbital data centre, ropes in NeevCloud as first customer

Chennai-based space tech start-up will use its patented upper-stage platform to host AI data modules in orbit, with NeevCloud as its first custom

INR settles higher as foreign fund investments lift investor sentiments

The Indian rupee appreciated 17 paise to settle for the day at 90.61 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as foreign fund investments

Consumer price inflation stood at 2.75% in Jan-26 under new series

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the first update of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with Base 2024=100. The ite

Midwest consolidated net profit rises 29.40% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 10.02% to Rs 128.86 crore

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services consolidated net profit rises 84.25% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 56.00% to Rs 525.55 crore

Retail inflation in India recorded at 2.75 pc for January with 2024 as base year

Indias CPI inflation for January 2026, with the new 2024 base, is 2.75 percent. Food and housing inflation were lower, while gold and silver jewe

Honasa Consumer consolidated net profit rises 92.93% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 16.24% to Rs 601.54 crore

HMA Agro Industries consolidated net profit rises 226.42% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 41.54% to Rs 2059.45 crore

Valentines Day | Love in the era of -ships?

As Valentines Day 2026 approaches, relationships are evolving, particularly among the younger generation, reflecting a response to the pressures

India now has access to 70 pc of the global market, mostly at zero duty: Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Indias trade deals open markets covering 70 pc of global GDP, making affordability and last-mile delivery a c

S Chand & Company reports consolidated net loss of Rs 27.84 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 1.20% to Rs 98.95 crore

Kanani Industries consolidated net profit declines 45.07% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 36.42% to Rs 28.47 crore

Kerala Ayurveda reports consolidated net loss of Rs 4.45 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 5.88% to Rs 32.96 crore

Vaarad Ventures reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.03 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Praj Industries reports consolidated net loss of Rs 12.39 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 1.35% to Rs 841.49 crore

Black Rose Industries consolidated net profit declines 22.81% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 14.31% to Rs 75.15 crore

Motor & General Finance reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.03 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 6.32% to Rs 1.63 crore

Weizmann consolidated net profit rises 19.10% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 0.42% to Rs 28.46 crore

Shalimar Paints reports consolidated net loss of Rs 26.65 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 11.55% to Rs 131.33 crore

Mukand consolidated net profit declines 31.28% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 5.48% to Rs 1331.41 crore

Rhetan TMT standalone net profit rises 220.14% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 3.61% to Rs 6.15 crore

Tiger Logistics (India) standalone net profit declines 29.45% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 13.37% to Rs 139.02 crore

Modern Engineering and Projects reports standalone net profit of Rs 3.37 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 9.35% to Rs 24.80 crore

Digi Yatra plans expansion to international travel with passport-based enrolment

Speaking with L.V. Navaneeth, CEO, The Hindu Group, Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi addressed concerns around data security, stating

Lyons Corporate Market reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 28.57% to Rs 0.27 crore

B J Duplex Boards reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.28 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Bharat Bandh: Left, Congress hold protests across Telangana

Hyderabad: Congress, CPI, CPI(M) leaders and workers held protests in Hyderabad and other places in Telangana on Thursday, February 12, as part o

Prism Finance reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.49 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 83.98% to Rs 0.33 crore

Fact-Check: Scripted Video Viral as Real Engagement Ceremony at Metro Station

We traced the viral clip to an Instagram page which was under listed under the category of a creator.

Shree Manufacturing Company reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.01 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Hemang Resources reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.18 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Harmony Capital Services reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Gujarat Industries Power Co reports standalone net loss of Rs 3.20 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 14.89% to Rs 369.94 crore

Aishwary claims 50m rifle 3P gold

Ceeta Industries standalone net profit rises 66.67% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 4.69% to Rs 6.69 crore

Dharani Sugars & Chemicals reports standalone net loss of Rs 20.28 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales reported at Rs 0.12 crore

Vi Foundation and VOIS celebrate e-Vidya impact in Hyderabad

Vi Foundations e-Vidya initiative focuses on strengthening government school ecosystems by integrating digital learning tools, modern teaching me

Oil Country Tubular reports standalone net loss of Rs 17.47 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 86.36% to Rs 5.62 crore

6 under '20-minute' dinner recipes for busy weekdays

Mastering the 20-minute dinner is about smart shortcuts and fast-cooking proteins. This story features seven rapid-fire recipesfrom Garlic Butter

T20 World Cup 2026: Italy Registers Comfortable 10-Wicket Win Over Nepal

Both Italy openers chased down the target with 44 balls to spare

Watch: What are the 12 reasons behind the Pawar familys suspicion of foul play? | Pulse Maharashtra

In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra, Chief of Bureau (Maharashtra) of The Hindu, Vinaya Deshpande Pandit, breaks down why the Pawar family now s

Over 120 cases against illegal gold miners registered in Gudalur

Still waiting for your tax refund? How to check your IRS refund status today

IRS Refund Status 2026: The IRS expects 164 million tax returns by April 15, 2026. Data shows the average refund is $2,939. New 2025 tax laws lik

Proverb of the day by Galileo Galilei: 'Nothing occurs contrary to nature except the impossible, and that...'

Proverb of the day by Galileo Galilei: Galileo Galileis profound proverb, Nothing occurs contrary to nature except the impossible, and that never