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Telangana HC asks HYDRAA to remove fencing on land in Narsingi

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, February 11, asked Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) to remove

India airlines group opposes countrys bid to tighten cabin crew fatigue rules

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) A group representing Indias top airlines IndiGo and Air India has asked the government to dilute proposed fatigue ma

Did not abuse anyone, says Priyanka Gandhi, rejects Rijiju's charge of instigating MPs

Priyanka Gandhi targeted the government over the India-U.S. trade deal, alleging that it would adversely impact farmers

Bharat bandh: Trade union strike paralyses life in Kannur, Kasaragod districts of Kerala

In Kannur, trade unions organised a protest march to the railway station. In Kasaragod, the strike was total, with transport and trade coming to

Bharat Bandh sparks protests in parts of Andhra Pradesh

The protestors started at the Ratham Centre in the commercial area of One Town and held a massive rally, holding placards and raising slogans aga

UDF pledges to enhance Keralas health budget and provide universal coverage if elected

Expressing concern over high out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala, Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan promises to bring it down to afforda

SIR by ECI is clandestine attempt by BJP to prepare National Register of Citizens, claims activist Shiv Sundar

He claimed that ECI was issuing notices to voters to prove their citizenship based on flimsy reasons, and demanding documents, like passport and

Oppn MPs Protest Against India-US Trade Agreement in Parliament

New Delhi, Feb 12: Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest in the Parliament House complex against the India-US interim trade deal, accusing

Watch: US Energy Secretary visits Venezuela in major oil policy shift

The United States has launched its highest-level energy engagement with Venezuela in nearly three decades. Energy Secretary Chris Wrights visit f

Tamil Nadu converts 73.5% of MoUs signed since 2021; 35% projects operational

Over 867 of 1,179 MoUs are in advanced stage since DMK returned to power with economic impact focus

J&K High Court Expands Sexual Harassment Panel to Transgender Persons

Jammu, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expanded the mandate of its Sexual Harassment Probe Committee to include complain

BJPs Nishikant Dubey files notice to cancel Rahul Gandhis Lok Sabha membership

New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday said he has given a notice to initiate a substantive motion against Congress leader Ra

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (February 12, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Poll, Yunus Seeks New Beginning Amid Rigging Claims

Dhaka, Feb 12: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in its 13th parliamentary elections, with top leaders of the rival Bangladesh Nationalist Part

Man Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Parents To Death In Bengaluru

The accused is alleged to have stabbed both his parents with a knife with the intention to kill them following a domestic issue.

JKAS Officer Athar Amin Zargar Posted As Additional Secretary To J&K Home Dept

JAMMU, Feb 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the posting of Athar Amin Zargar, JKAS, as Additional Secretary to the Government,

Ranveer Singh Eyes a South Indian Thali of Entertainment?

The actor is now reportedly in talks with director Boyapati Sreenu and a couple of other Telugu filmmakers.

T.N. to formulate State-level public sector innovation policy,State Innovation Index

How friendship became music for independent band Khatth

The Hindi independent band on long-distance collaboration and their reflective new single Bewaqt

Madras High Court clears decks for elections to Tamil Film Producers Council

Justice P. Dhanabal dismisses applications filed against the election scheduled to be held on February 22, 2026

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives zero-hour notice in Rajya Sabha on demand for strong road safety laws

In his notice to the Upper House, AAP MP Sanjay Singh cited the alarming rise in accidents and fatalities nationwide and stressed that citizens a

BJPs Nishikant Dubey submits notice to move motion against Rahul in Lok Sabha

A substantive motion is an independent, self-contained proposal submitted for the approval of a legislative house or Assembly, drafted to express

Facing pressures at home, UK universities set up in India

DELHI/MUMBAI/SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb 12 (Reuters) In an office block on the outskirts of Delhi, a first cohort of students gathers for a class

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge flags workplace caste bias, cites Odisha anganwadi boycott

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday raised concerns over caste

UN Report Links Jaish-e-Mohammed to Red Fort Terror Attack, Contradicts Defunct Narrative

A United Nations sanctions monitoring report has linked Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to last years deadly attack near Delh

Kerala HC grants bail to expelled Congress MLA in sexual assault case

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday, February 12, granted anticipatory bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a case of rape an

USV to acquire 79% stake in Wellbeing Nutrition at 1,583 cr valuation

This strategic expansion of USV, a leading player in diabetes and cardiac care, into consumer wellness is aligned with its expansion across the h

15,000 Taka, Promise Of Salvation: Jamaat's Open Bribe To Bangladesh Voters On Poll Day

As Bangladesh votes for its most crucial election on Thursday, the radical Jamaat-e-Islami and its leader, Shafiqur Rahman, are using religion an

Chiranjeevi Recalls Joy and Anxiety of His First Day on Camera

Chiranjeevi bounced back with comic caper 'Mana Sankara Varaprasad Garu'.

58 genetic variants, not single gene, shape anxiety risk: Study

New Delhi, Feb 11: Researchers have found 58 genetic variants linked to an increased risk of anxiety, suggesting that the disorder is not driven

Anthropic To Shoulder Some Costs As Data Center Expansions Threaten High Power Bills

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced initiatives to limit the impact of data centers on consumer energy prices amid increased inve

Study suggests people with obesity 70 pc more likely to be hospitalised, die from infectious disease

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: People with obesity could be 70 per cent more likely to be hospitalised or die from an infectious disease, including flu, COVI

Starmer Demands Man Utd Co-Owner Ratcliffe Apologise for Immigration Comments

The condemnation came hours after Ratcliffe made the remarks in a television interview in which he suggested huge levels of immigration to the UK

Foreign cars exported from China to Russia, bypassing sanctions

Thousands of cars are reaching Russia from China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions. Though the Western and Asian automakers pledged to leave Russia

Researchers warn against sole dependence on HbA1c to diagnose, monitor diabetes in India

New Delhi, Feb 10: Researchers are cautioning against relying solely on glycated haemoglobin, HbA1c, for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes in So

Another threat mail jolts Salman Khans family, Aayush Sharma targeted

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khans brother-in-law Aayush Sharma has allegedly received a threat email, police have said, the development co

BRS leaders protest against merger of Rajendra Nagar with GHMC

Hyderabad: Leaders of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) staged a protest against merger of Rajendra Nagar constituency with the Greater Hyderabad

WhatsApp says Russia 'attempted to fully block' app

Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.

Hindustan Unilever Q3 PAT skyrockets 121% YoY to Rs 6,603 cr

Hindustan Unilever (HUL)'s consolidated net profit zoomed 120.91% to Rs 6,603 crore on 5.74% jump in revenue from operations to Rs 16,235 crore i

Volumes spurt at Indegene Ltd counter

Indegene Ltd registered volume of 5.38 lakh shares by 10:45 IST on BSE, a 38.48 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 13975 shares

iPhone 17 bucked China mobile lull in January, Counterpoint data shows

China iPhone market: There have been few discounts or price cuts for the iPhone 17 series so far, leaving room for further adjustments or margin

Revanth Reddy Invites Rajnath Singh for Gandhi Sarovar Project Foundation Ceremony

Revanth Reddy discussed the upcoming Gandhi Sarovar project, which is being undertaken as part of the prestigious Musi River Rejuvenation initiat

Kiren Rijiju renews claim of abuse against Speaker Om Birla, flags illegal video

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated Congress MPs entered the Speaker's chamber and verbally abused him. He alleged around 20-25 MPs were involved,

Rajpal Yadav is in jail, but he was once a messiah for struggling actor: Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls how 'Maalamaal weekly' star helped everyone

As Rajpal Yadav fights a cheque bounce case in court, an old video of Nawazuddin Siddiqui praising Rajpal Yadav's generosity during their struggl

Luxury car sales grow big in Kerala despite small population, says BMW honcho

BMW holds 53% market share in luxury EV space in the state, according to Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group in India

Building a jungle within a glass: Algaetreetm by Mushroom World Umbrella offers a New Urban Climate Model

New Delhi [India], February 11: As the climate crisis intensifies, carbon reduction is no longer a distant policy goal, it has become an immediat

Woman dies after car driven by Haryana cop runs her over

Some eyewitnesses alleged that the head constable was in an inebriated condition at the time of the incident

Trump calls White House meeting with Netanyahu very good

Washington: US President Donald Trump said he had a very good meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, as both

Tiger on the move in northern Telangana is not from Tipeshwar, say Maharashtra forest officials

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to expelled Congress MLA in first of 3 sexual assault cases

The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape and forced abortion case. Justice Kause

Tension in Hyderabads Kalapathar after rowdy sheeter attacks kirana store

Hyderabad: Tension gripped the Kalapathar area on Wednesday, February 11, after a rowdy sheeter, identified as Mohammed Asad, along with his asso

Raghav Chadha pitches Right to Recall to remove non-performing MPs and MLAs mid-term; asks Why wait five years?

AAP MP Raghav Chadha proposed a 'Right to Recall' for voters to remove underperforming elected representatives mid-term. The idea, aimed at enhan

Assam BJP social media co-convenor removed for uploading controversial video

The video showed Mr. Sarma purportedly taking aim with a rifle and firing a shot at two people, one wearing a skull cap and the other with a bear

Brawl Erupts In Turkeys Parliament Over Justice Minister Appointment

Opposition legislators tried to block Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, from taking the oath of office in parliament.

DXY stays pressured under 97 mark despite stronger than expected US nonfarm payrolls

The US dollar index stays pressurized under 97 mark on Thursday despite improved US economic data which provides some relief to concerns about th

Master Plans Notified For Jammu, Srinagar; Pattan Under GIS-Based Plan Formulation: J&K Govt

25 Towns Approved Under AMRUT 2.0 for GIS-Based Master Plans; SPA Bhopal Awarded Work for Pattan Srinagar, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Governme

Keralas Responsible Tourism wins global recognition for women empowerment, rural growth

The Minister said that nearly 80% of RT units in the State are led by women, highlighting the success of Keralas gender-inclusive tourism model a

Four Officers Promoted In J&K Economics & Statistics Department

JAMMU, Feb 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the promotion of 4 officers in the Planning, Development and Monitoring Department

Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Expelled Congress MLA in Sexual Assault Case

It was the first case of sexual assault registered against the Palakkad MLA who is an accused in two other similar cases

Scientists Reveal How Radioactive Pig-Boar Hybrids Are Surviving In Fukushima

A Japanese study reveals that pig-boar hybrids in Fukushima retain domestic pigs' ability to reproduce year-round, leading to a population explos

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in first rape case

Bail granted on condition that MLA will appear before investigating officer on February 16 for interrogation and surrender his mobile phone

Hardeep Puri Says He Only Met Epstein With Delegation, But Emails Disprove This

In a presser, Hardeep Puri has defended his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein. Here's what he left unanswered.

Telangana among states worst hit by food poisoning: Report

Hyderabad: Telangana is among the states that are worst affected by food poisoning, as one in every six deaths due to food poisoning in India is

JPMorgan employee petition against Jamie Dimon's five-day work from office surfaces again after a year as staffers revolt against US largest bank's diktat

JPMorgan employee petition: Last year, JPMorgan employees signed a petition to protest against Jamie Dimon's order directing all its employees to

Haryana Woman, 24, Dies After Drunk Cop Hits E-Rickshaw, Runs Over Her

A 24-year-old woman died in a road accident after allegedly being run over by an drunk police official in Haryana's Ambala. The woman, identified

Nifty FMCG index tanks 6% in 2026; analysts remain selective on stocks

As a strategy, Gaurang Shah, head investment strategist at Geojit Investments remains selectively bullish on the FMCG stocks on the back of a lik

'Good that Mehmood never married me': Aruna Irani opens about her 'exploitative' relationship with legendary comedian

In a deeply candid interview, veteran actress Aruna Irani has opened up about her historically enigmatic and complicated relationship with the la

Congress MPs In Speaker's Chamber, Threatened PM: Kiren Rijiju's New Video

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday shared another video of the confrontation in the Lok Sabha last week.

Four Law Officers Transferred In J&K

JAMMU, Feb 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the transfer and posting of 4 officers in the Department of Law, Justice and Parli

Meet Jaspreet Singh: From Driving Uber to Playing for Italy at the T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2026: What have you done for cricket? Could be a lot, but have you done as much as Jaspreet Singh did?

Watch: 'Meri advice sunte to Opposition mein na hote,' ex-Congress member Jagdambika Pals reply to Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

Rahul Gandhi fiercely criticized the India-US trade deal in Lok Sabha, labeling it a wholesale surrender that compromises India's energy security

What We Know About The Rajpal Yadav 9-Crore Case, And Who Has Helped So Far

Rajpal Yadav surrendered after the Delhi High Court rejected his last-minute plea in decade-long debt case

Samsung to Unveil Galaxy S26 Smartphones on February 25

The debut of the Galaxy S26 series will mark a new phase in the era of AI as intelligence becomes truly personal and adaptive, the company said

Cyclone Gezani Tears Through Madagascar, Kills At Least 31

More than 250,000 classified as disaster victims, cyclone Gezani is the second to hit Madagascar this year. More than 250,000 classified as disas

Lamborghini accident alleged accused Shivam Mishra's counsel claims his innocence, says 'he was not driving'

A lawyer claims Shivam Mishra was wrongly arrested for a Kanpur Lamborghini crash, stating his client wasn't driving. Police, however, insist evi

Commerce Minister urges exporters to take full advantage of Free Trade Agreements signed with developed countries

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged exporters and industry bodies to take full advantage of the series of Free Trade Agre

Government to move privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi over Lok Sabha remarks

During his speech, Gandhi criticised the governments trade engagement with the US, alleging that India had compromised its sovereignty, energy se

Trap Deal: Oppn MPs Protest In Parliament Complex Against India-US Trade Agreement

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest in Parliament House complex over the India-US interim trade deal, accusing the gov

India-US trade deal set to trigger Opposition protest in Parliament

Opposition MPs will protest outside Makar Dwar on Thursday. The protest targets clauses in the Indo-US trade deal. They will also show support fo

Strategic E-commerce Expansion: Leveraging a Telegram Number Buy Strategy for International Product Launches

Launching a product on the global stage in 2026 requires more than just a good landing page; it requires a localized, high-trust communication st

Indian textile exporters may secure zero-duty US access, easing concerns

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal signals India may explore zero-duty US access similar to Bangladesh; industry says cotton exports and farmers unli

EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China, Trump

One key issue is how much of the EU's defence spending should be restricted to buying from EU arms companies

The 50: 26 contestants eliminated so far, check full list here

Mumbai: Banijay Asias The 50 continues to dominate OTT viewership, emerging as the most-watched show with 6.5 million views on JioHotstar, accord

Kanpur Lamborghini crash: Tobacco baron's son Shivam Mishra arrested

Police in Kanpur have arrested Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco baron K K Mishra, in connection with a high-profile Lamborghini crash. The luxury sp

Protest in Visakhapatnam against central governments anti-labour policies

The protesters came up with certain demands including regularisation of all contract, outsourcing, and unorganised sector workers. Workers should

Have States gained from the 16th FC? | Explained

What have been the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission? What taxes are shared between the Centre and the States? Why did the last Comm

HUL Q3 PAT surges 121% to 6,603 crore on one-off positive impact

Excluding exceptional items, Profit After Tax at 2,562 crore grew by 1% indicating the tough business environment

Polls open for Bangladeshs first election since the 2024 uprising that ousted Hasina

DHAKA, Bangladesh, February 12, 2026 (AP) Polls opened across Bangladesh on Thursday for voters to cast ballots in a parliamentary election seen

HUL Q3 net profit more than doubles to 6,607 crore on demerger gain

Underlying PAT grows 1 per cent to 2,562 crore; revenue up 5.6 per cent in Q3FY26; HUL to fully acquire OZiva for 824 crore, divest Wellbeing Nut

Google Pushes AI Shopping Features in Search and Gemini Chatbot

The company has been testing new ad formats on Google Searchs AI Mode that will allow retailers and other advertisers to offer products there