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Disruption in power supply in parts of south Bengaluru on February 14

Bescom is undertaking quarterly maintenance of 11 kV switchgears and the 11 kV bus

Pakistan bowler Usman Tariq and his unusual delivery courts controversy at T20 World Cup

With it has come a fair share of controversy that his pause-and sling style of bowling is an illegal delivery, or in cricket parlance, chucking

Tarique Rahman leads Bangladesh National Party to victory after 20 years

The chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, who returned to the country from a self-imposed exile in London, is ready to make a striking po

How viral meme Dekho Na Guys made people laugh at Numaish 2026

Hyderabads iconic All India Industrial Exhibition aka Numaish 2026, is set to wrap up in just two days, with its final day on February 15. The an

Seven persons killed in multi-vehicle collision near Bengaluru in Karnataka

Six occupants of the SUV and the motorcycle rider died on the spot, police said

Goldman Sachs top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

NEW YORK, February 13, 2026 (AP) Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at storied investment bank Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to Presi

25 crore sanctioned for setting up 2,500 coffee kiosks Akka Cafe in Karnataka to be operated by women: Minister M.B. Patil

The initiative was aimed at strengthening the coffee value chain and promoting economic empowerment through employment generation

Fire breaks out at waste stockyard in Naval Dockyard, brought under control; no one hurt, says Navy

The fire was brought under control in swift action by Naval fire tenders, says the Navy

UNSC panel notes Pak-based terror group JeMs reported link to Red Fort attack

United Nations: A report by the UN Security Council sanctions monitoring team has noted that Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed was rep

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in countrys first election since 2024 uprising

DHAKA, Bangladesh, February 13, 2026 (AP) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the countrys first election since the 2024 upr

PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNPs decisive win in Bangladesh elections

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman claimed election victory, after the first polls since a deadly 2024 uprising

US halted wind energy projects, says Donald Trump

Washington: President Donald Trump on Thursday, February 12, said his administration has basically stopped all windmills in this country, calling

Consultant Appointed to Prepare DPR for 6-Lane Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway

The Central government has already declared about 2500 km length as new NHs since 2014 in Telangana: Nitin Gadkari

Chamanlal Setia Exports standalone net profit rises 23.89% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 9.03% to Rs 430.99 crore

Ashram Online.com reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.05 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales reported at Rs 0.12 crore

Trans India House Impex reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.09 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 76.70% to Rs 3.57 crore

Mercury Trade Links reports standalone net loss of Rs 5.04 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 153.56% to Rs 26.37 crore

Remi Edelstahl Tubulars standalone net profit declines 53.01% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 20.48% to Rs 34.12 crore

Hindustan Hardy standalone net profit rises 29.51% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 36.18% to Rs 27.10 crore

Standard Batteries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.09 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Delhi police special cell questions Penguin India for 2 days in alleged leak of ex-Army Chief MM Naravane's book

Naravane book leak: The questioning continued for several hours on both days, with investigators seeking detailed information about the handling

Rupee under strain from risk off, weak Asia FX; RBI support proves fleeting

MUMBAI, Feb 13 (Reuters) The Indian rupee is expected to be under pressure at the open on Friday, weighed down by a broad risk-off mood and weak

'188,218 pounds of illicit drugs seized...': Noem touts drug seizure efforts during San Diego visit

T.N. CM Stalins surprise bonanza for women: 5,000 credited in bank accounts of 1.31 crorewomen today

Monthly aid under Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai would be increased to2,000 in Dravidian model of governance 2.0, announces Stalin

Tarique Rahman: Meet Sheikh Hasina's arch rival's son who is set to govern Bangladesh after BNP's huge victory

Bangladesh's opposition BNP has secured a decisive majority in the country's first parliamentary election since the 2024 uprising, positioning ac

US: Senate showdown over ICE tactics intensifies immigration debate

Washington: A sharp political fight erupted in the US Senate over federal immigration enforcement tactics and civil liberties, in a debate closel

What is Friday the 13th, why is it considered scary, how many times it falls in 2026, and how can you celebrate it? All FAQs answered

Friday the 13th: Friday the 13th is considered unlucky in many Western cultures and is considered superstitious too. Though its origins are not e

Ex-CJI Gavai says ONOE bill does not violate constitution's basic structure

Indian Embassy in Kuwait launches unique Viksit Bharat 2047: India-Kuwait Dialogues

The scope of the India-Kuwait Dialogues will be varied its future editions are expected to feature speakers from different fields, including pol

Varun Dhawan Says Salman Khan Reached Out When He Was Being Trolled for Border 2 Song

Border 2 also features Diljit Dosanjh, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana.

After 17 Years In Exile, Bangladesh's 'Dark Prince' Set To Become PM

Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) raced towards a decisive win in the crucial national election held on Thursday, setting the

Congress adds Tharoor in campaign committee for Kerala polls

New Delhi: The Congress has set up two key panels for the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls, with Ramesh Chennithala and Shashi Tharoor appointed ch

Tarique Rahman finally steps into the spotlight, set to be Bangladesh PM

Tarique Rahman, heir to a powerful political dynasty, is poised to lead Bangladesh after his party BNP claimed election victory. Returning from 1

Union ministers say Rahul Gandhi spreading falsehoods on US-India trade deal

Posting video messages on X, Goyal and Chouhan said major crops, fruits, spices, basmati rice, cotton textiles, tea, and marine products would be

Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 LIVE: Counting of vote begins

The final voter turnout for the elections held on February 11, 2026, was 73.01%, according to information from Telangana State Election Commissio

Film Industry Realised Audience Wants to See Me on the Big Screen: Sunny Deol on BO Success

Deol recalled an emotional moment in London when a fan touched his feet in respect for his portrayal of a soldier in the 1997 film, Border.

Municipal Polls Counting Begins in Telangana amid Tight Security

The elections were conducted in 116 municipalities and seven corporations. The process began at 8 a.m. As per protocol, postal ballots votes were

Tharoor Joins Chennithala as Co-Chairman for Kerala Congress Election Campaign

Tharoor's appointment assumes significance as it comes days after he met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandh

SC to courts: Show courage, drop cases before trial if proof not strong

Live: Counting of votes for Telangana municipal elections begins

Hyderabad: The counting of votes in the elections to 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in Telangana, a test of popularity for t

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.4 Strikes Indonesia

Indonesia is exposed to multiple natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, floods, landslides, and drought

Indian shares seen lower amid global IT selloff ahead of U.S. inflation

Feb 13 (Reuters) Indias stock benchmarks are poised to open lower on Friday, tracking a drop in Wall Street and Asian equities, with information

Narendra Modi to inaugurate new PMO address Seva Teerth today

New Delhi: The Prime Ministers Office (PMO) is all set to relocate from the British-era building in South Block to its new address Seva Teerth, t

Global EV sales hampered by China, US slowdown in January

Global carmakers with large exposure to the U.S. market have booked some $55 billion in writedowns in the past year as they scale back electric v

Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 124th course registration begins today at joinindianarmy.nic.in: Check dates, age limit, stipend steps to apply, eligibility and more

NCC Special Entry 2025: The Indian Army is set to open applications for the NCC Special Entry Scheme 124th Course and the online registrations wi

UK Govt Launches Probe Into Telegraph Newspaper Sale

The tie-up has the potential to create one of the biggest right-leaning media groups in the UK, sitting alongside similar politically-aligned pub

Case booked over caste boycott in Telangana

Hyderabad: A case was registered against an unspecified number of persons for allegedly imposing a caste boycott on a 45-year-old man, who also b

Union Budget charts a resilient, outward-looking path for Atmanirbhar Bharat: Experts

Union Budget 2026-27 and Economic Survey 2025-26 outline a plan for growth, according to experts. This approach strengthens domestic capabilities

ESOP reform, MSME capital, and the new architecture of startup value creation after Budget 2026

While access to capital and liquidity remains essential, the Budget also brings into sharper focus a structural friction that was previously mask

Breaking news live updates: Russian air attack knocks out power, heat to thousands of Ukrainians

UN approves 40-member scientific panel on the impact of artificial intelligence over US objections

UNITED NATIONS, February 13, 2026 (AP) The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to approve a 40-member global scientific panel on

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Vote count gives clear edge to BNP in Bangladesh polls

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) appeared to be consolidating its lead over its once ally Jamaat-e-Islami as the counting for the cr

Just move your heels: A 3-min trick may reduce post-meal sugar spike

Kiren Rijiju releases video of women Congress MPs in verbal confrontation in Speaker chamber

Why is silver price falling by 11% and will it drop below $76.60 or move upwards again? Silver nosedive, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price falling by 11% and will it drop below $76.60 or move upwards again? Silver dropped sharply amid market sell-offs, tech stock

Rajpal Yadavs Rs 9 cr cheque bounce case puts 'Ata Pata Laapata' back in spotlight: All about 2012 film which starred Om Puri and Ashutosh Rana

Rajpal Yadav will continue to remain in jail in the Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. Amid the actor-comedian's financial troubles, the spotlight is

Oppn attacks PM Modi, stages protest in Parliament complex

'Not 100% certain...': Rubio says he will have chance to see Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Munich

U.S., Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of U.S. goods

The deal will immediately eliminate Taiwan's tariffs of up to 26% on many U.S. agricultural imports, including beef, dairy and corn

Spoke truth in House, wont back down, asserts Rahul Gandhi

TVK functionary among 52 persons booked in Vandavasi for obstruction of traffic movement

During a road show that the party workers carried out, the TVK functionary halted his vehicle near the elevated corridor on the stretch when a gr

Bangladeshs BNP heading for sweeping election win

Dhaka, Feb. 13, 2026 (AFP) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman is heading for a thumping win in the first elections hel

SoftBank posts OpenAI-driven gains; Setting deeptech startups up for success

SoftBank Group Corp reported a net profit of 248.6 billion yen for the July-September quarter. The FSID centre at IISC nurtures deeptech startups

Jairam Ramesh beats hasty retreat after SC gives him a mouthful

Parliament passes bill to bring legal clarity to labour issues

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty hints at lower start amid muted global cues; Asian markets down

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty was trading at 25,719.5 levels, down by 131.5 points, indicating a lower start amid muted global cue

Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela Name Their Twins Shivram and Anveera Devi

The couple has named their newborns Shivram and Anveera Devi.

Watch: Elderly Woman Confronts Man Riding Scooter On Footpath, Internet Lauds Her Courage

In Kozhikode, an elderly woman confronts a scooter rider using the footpath illegally, urging safer behavior. The viral video has over 21 million

Netanyahu seeks to strip Palestinian citizens convicted of violent crimes of Israeli nationality

If the court moves ahead, it would make Israel one of the few nations including Bahrain to revoke citizenship of people born with the status in

Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain

In November, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enraged China by suggesting that Japan would intervene militarily if Beijing sought to take Taiwan by

Why is gold price down by 3% and will it go below $4,900 or rise again? Spot gold drop, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Gold dropped below $5,000 per ounce as US economic data reinforced expectations of no near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot prices fell 3% to

Trump Administration Reaches Trade Deal to Lower Taiwan's Tariff Barriers

The agreement comes as the US remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips, the exporting of which contributed to a trade imbal

Godfrey Phillips ED accuses mom of assault, court issues summonses

Erasmus spell tempers Indias dominant win

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kishan, Hardik hammer fifties as Varuns triple blow seals VICTORY New Delhi, Feb 12: Sanju Samson disappointed again, Isha

SC exploring if India could have professional bondsmen

Won't Allow: Supreme Court Rejects Haryana's Aravalli Zoo Safari Plan

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will not allow anyone to touch the Aravallis, refusing to permit the Haryana government to submit a detaile

Trade Deal With US New Economic Pillar: India's Washington Envoy To NDTV

India's Ambassador to the United States and former Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has called the proposed India-US trade agreement a ew ec

T20 WC hit by beverage controversy in Delhi

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, Feb 12: The Delhi and District Cricket Associations attempt to brush aside a viral video allegedly showing a ve

Bangladesh vote a well-planned farce, says Sheikh Hasina, pressing for Awami League comeback as BNP triumphs

Bangladesh's opposition BNP has claimed victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. However, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of the

How Indira Canteens lost flavour among patrons in Bengaluru

A flagship programme of the Congress government in Karnataka to provide affordable and regular meals for all, Indira Canteens today are a shadow

'Haven't spoken to him about it...': Trump says not aware of Lutnick's visit to Epstein's island

A Timeline Of Trump's Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

White House border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had agreed to end an immigration-enforcement surge in Minn

Hasina slams Bangladesh elections as well-planned farce, demands 'free, fair and inclusive' polls

She claimed that voter turnout was negligible in most polling centres nationwide, and in many centres across the capital and other areas, there w

Morning Digest: Polling ends in Bangladesh for parliamentary election; MEA refuses to deny U.S. claims on Indias Russian oil imports, and more

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Consular Access 16 Indian Sailors Detained in Iran Secured: MEA

8 Released, 8 Remain in Custody

'Proposal Under Review': India On US Invite To Join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

India is reviewing the United States' invitation to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for the Gaza Strip, according to the Foreign Min

Rise of a new power player in South Asia: Profound changes on cards for India, China

Bangladesh has elected a new government, marking a significant shift. The outcome will influence India and China's regional strategies. The natio

Karnataka Cabinet Okays IPL Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Cricket matches have remained suspended at the stadium after celebrations marking Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL title win in Jun

Indian Textile Exports To US To Get Same Benefits As Bangladesh: Piyush Goyal

India's textile exports to the US will receive the same benefits Washington has extended to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goy