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Bangladesh elections: BNP leader killed due to violence at polling booth

Dhaka: Violence erupted at several polling booths across Bangladesh on Thursday, leading to the death of a political leader as the voting was und

Dawsons Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48

New York: James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the ti

JKSA Seeks CMs Intervention Over Suspension Of 33 Kashmiri Students At Mewar University

SRINAGAR, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA)on Thursday urged the Chief Ministers of J&K and Rajasthan to intervene to sa

Udit Narayans First Wife Accuses Singer of Criminal Conspiracy Over Secret Hysterectomy

She claimed she became aware of this only years later during medical treatment, an NDTV report added.

Higher education holds the key to reduce inequality and power economy forward: VIT Chancellor G. Viswanathan

At the inaugural session of The Hindu Tech Summit 2026, jointly organised by The Hindu Group, VIT, and Sify Technologies, Dr. Viswanathan said as

Sarla Maheshwari, veteran Doordarshan news anchor, passes away at 71: Broadcaster

Veteran Doordarshan news anchor Sarla Maheshwari has passed away at the age of 71. Known for her calm delivery, precise pronunciation, and dignif

Woman who broke down after husband could not afford Rs 12,000 gift urges social media to stop, says 'itna viral krne ki kya zarurat thi?'. Watch video

Recently, a video went viral in which a woman was seen crying after her husband was not able to afford Rs 12,000 gift for her. In the video, the

Bhojanam in Hyderabad: Plated in Telugu flavours

India likely to receive Bangladesh-style zero-duty benefits on US cotton: Commerce Ministry

India's textile and apparel sector is on the brink of a significant boost, as trade benefits similar to those enjoyed by Bangladesh will soon be

Consultative meet of Badanavalu Satyagrahis in Mysuru on February 14 to highlight demand to strengthen rural economy

The core demand of the satyagrahis that the countrys economy should be built on a strong foundation of rural economy remains unfulfilled

Modi to chair last Cabinet meeting in South Block before PMO relocation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Union Cabinet's final meeting at South Block on Friday. This marks the Prime Minister's Office's move

Joint parliamentary panel gets time till Monsoon Session to submit report on Bill to replace UGC

Soon after moving that the Bill be examined by a Joint Committee, officials had said the government was expecting the report of the panel by the

Ireda to seek shareholders' approval to raise 2,994 cr via equity

The company anticipates growth opportunities in its existing operations and continues to evaluate various avenues

India to Get 114 Rafale Jets as Government Clears Rs 3.25 Lakh Cr Deal

The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is also likely to clear a major indigenous project to buy around one lakh Vibhav point at

B Nagi Reddis legacy through the eyes of a son

The book, B Nagi Reddi A Sons Memoir, reveals the man behind Vijaya Productions and the institutions that continue to define Vadapalani in Chenn

How to remove pesticides from your grapes naturally: Easy scientific steps to clean them the right way

Grapes often carry pesticide residue and dirt. A simple cleaning routine can make them safer. Start with a rinse. Then, soak grapes in a baking s

Kerala Police to intensify D-Dad drive to tackle digital addiction among children

D-Dad, or Digital De-Addition, project focuses on curbing mobile phone and internet addiction among children through counselling and professional

BJP MP files notice to cancel Rahul Gandhis Lok Sabha membership

New Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday said he has given a notice to initiate a substantive motion against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, a

SIT Reaches Sabarimala for Fresh Sample Collection in Gold Loss Probe

The SIT decided to collect fresh samples for scientific analysis after being granted permission by the Kerala High Court on Monday

Explained: What Major Changes Has CBSE Introduced For Class 10 Exams 2026

CBSE Board Exams 2026: Students have been advised to go through the sample question papers of Science and Social Science available on the CBSE Ac

Shehnaaz Gill aka Nasima stuns as a Muslim bride in her new film

Mumbai: Actress and Bigg Boss fame Shehnaaz Gill is all set to return to the big screen with her upcoming Punjabi film Ishqnama, in which she wil

Violence Mars Crucial Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh

The Election Commission reported that 32.88 per cent of votes had been cast across 32,000 polling centres nationwide by 12 noon during the electi

Dhoni to pay 10 lakh for transcribing, translating documents in his defamation suit at Madras High Court

The High Courts interpreter section had found that the transcription and translation of the contents of compact discs was a humongous task that m

Hindalco updates on Novelis Oswego plant fire; estimates $1.3-1.6 bn cash flow impact

Hindalco Industries said its wholly owned subsidiary Novelis Inc. has provided an update on the twin fire incidents at its Oswego plant in New Yo

Jupiter Wagons slides as Q3 PAT slumps 35% YoY to Rs 63 cr

Jupiter Wagons slipped 3.36% to Rs 300.25 after its consolidated net profit tanked 35.28% to Rs 62.99 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 97.33 cr

REC Ltd down for fifth straight session

REC Ltd is quoting at Rs 351.75, down 0.62% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 14.13% in last one year as compared to a 12.

IDFC First Bank Ltd eases for fifth straight session

IDFC First Bank Ltd is quoting at Rs 82.29, down 0.33% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 33.83% in last one year as compare

Bombay Dyeing slumps on reporting dismal Q3 performance

Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company declined 3.33% to Rs 119 after the company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 9.85 crore in Q3 FY26, co

LG Electronics India edges lower after weak Q3 performance

LG Electronics India slipped 3% to Rs 1472.65 after the company reported 61.6% drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 89.67 crore on a 6.4% fall i

Bangladesh Elections 2026: What Two-Ballot System And Blue Thumb Mark Mean

Bangladesh follows a parliamentary system similar to India. However, this time, each voter is being given two ballot papers.

Britannia Industries Ltd rises for third straight session

Britannia Industries Ltd is quoting at Rs 6125, up 1.76% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 25.29% in last one year as compar

Watch: If they have courage, let them reply to Rahul Gandhi KC Venugopal on privilege motion issue

Gang rape at Thiruvalla spa not linked to any quotation, say Kerala Police

Earlier, the spa owner had alleged that the assault was related to a quotation issued by a competitor.

Young and Nabin: On the BJP president | The Hindu Editorial

The Bharatiya Janata Party is effecting a generational change in its leadership

Death to Herzog: Anti-Herzog graffiti surfaces on a Melbourne University wall as Israeli president faces pro-Palestine protests during Australia visit; watch video

During his four-day visit to Australia, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the Jewish community in Sydney, providing solace in the wake of

Prohibitory orders imposed around counting centres in Malkajgiri and Cyberabad

Hyderabad airport bomb threat email turns out to be a hoax

Hyderabad: Authorities at the Rajiv Gandhi International (RGI) Airport in Hyderabad have declared the bomb threat they received late Wednesday, F

H3N2 Vs Common Cold: Warning Signs For Seasonal Viral Infections You Must Not Ignore

H3N2 influenza cases are rising across India. Doctors explain how it differs from a common cold, key danger signs like chest pain and low oxygen,

2,000 year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions found in Egypt's royal tombs

In Egypt researchers have found 2,000 year old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions inside the royal tombs of the valley of the Kings. The researchers noted

Opposition MPs stage protest against India-U.S. trade deal outside Parliament

Cyberabad Police Impose Prohibitory Orders at Counting Centres

These orders will be implemented at Bharat Bible College, Dabilpur village and Medchal in Yellampet municipality, and Sri T Chaitanya School, Maj

Privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi? Check latest developments from the Parliament Budget Session

The government is reportedly not planning to move a privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi, despite his allegations against PM Modi and ministers

Will not hear plea against fugitive tag if Vijay Mallya does not return to India, warns Bombay HC

Vijay Mallya, based in the UK since 2016, has filed two petitions in the HC - one challenging an order declaring him as a fugitive economic offen

Gen-Z, women voters poised to shape Bangladeshs future: Report

Dhaka, Feb 12: As Bangladesh votes in its 13th National Parliament election, two voter blocs are increasingly being viewed as decisive forces in

Excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal withdraws court bid against ED summons

Arvind Kejriwal has withdrawn his petition challenging summonses from the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy case. He stated he w

General strike in Bengaluru: Workers protesting around Town Hall arrested, taken away from spot

The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police

This One Mistake Could Double Your Car Insurance Premium

Most car owners are careful while driving, but careless with paperwork. Many people are shocked when their renewal premium suddenly jumps, someti

T20 WC: Shanaka, Mendis, Ratnayake fifties power SL to 225/5 against Oman

Pallekele: Skipper Dasun Shanaka, Pavan Ratnayake and Kusal Mendis powered their way to fifties as Sri Lanka posted a mammoth 225 for five agains

Arvind Kejriwal Withdraws In HC Plea Against ED Summonses In Excise Policy Case

New Delhi, Feb 12: The Delhi High Court on Thursday permitted AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal to withdraw his petition challenging the summonses issue

Making trading smarter: Plan costs with a stock brokerage calculator

Trading in financial markets involves planning, analysis, and careful decision-making. Investors often focus on market movements, price trends, a

Trump to Revoke Key Climate Science Ruling, Putting US Emissions Limits at Risk

US climate regulations face rollback as Trump targets greenhouse gas findings.

Another Bulldozer Action In UP's Sambhal, Madrasa On State Land Razed

Two bulldozers went to work on a madrasa built on government land in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal today.

India Does Not Have Enough Registered Psychologists For Mental Health Care And Suicide Prevention: Study

A new study highlights how India's mental health system faces a critical challenge, despite growing awareness and policy initiatives.

Forest fire rages unchecked in Konnakkad-Kommadi area of Keralas Kasaragod; efforts on to protect habitations

Firefighting hampered by hilly terrain, which prevents fire tenders from accessing the core affected area directly

2,000-year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions found in Egypts Valley of the Kings

The findings suggest that early Tamil traders stayed for extended periods and held positions of status in guilds.

A 10-year-old boy bought a dot-com domain for just Rs 300 using mothers credit card. Now he sold it for Rs 600 crore in crypto

AI.com has been sold for $70 million in a cryptocurrency deal. This marks the largest publicly disclosed domain name sale. The buyer is Kris Mars

Before the first cell existed, who came first? Why scientists now believe in Ghost Genes may be older than life itself

Scientists now believe life began long before LUCA. Older organisms, now vanished, passed on vital genetic tools. These 'pre-LUCA' ancestors deve

Agnikul Cosmos to partner with NeevCloud to host data centre in space

The Indian space tech start-up will be the first rocket company to explore this use case for their platform

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Jairam Ramesh's plea on retrospective environmental clearances

A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned how can the petitioner seek a review of its earlier verdict by way of

Why India Is Watching Bangladesh Election, The First Since 2024 Uprising

The February 12 general election in Bangladesh the first since a violent civil uprising in July 2024 forced then-PM Sheikh Hasina to flee will be

I-T dept issues 4.62 cr demand notice to Equestrian Federation of India

The notice, dated February 9, 2026, states that a sum of Rs 4,62,18,102 has been determined as payable by the federation for the assessment year

Instagram head Adam Mosseri likens social media addiction to being hooked on a Netflix show, says 16 hours of daily use 'problematic' but not...

Instagram head Adam Mosseri likened social media addiction to being hooked on a Netflix show and said that 16 hours of daily use of the app is pr

Two BJP Legislators Stage Walkout In Support Of Pahari Reservation Expansion

Jammu, Feb 12: Two BJP legislators on Thursday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in support of extending reservation benefits

General strike in Bengaluru: Workers protesting around Town Hall detained and arrested

The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police

Mohan Bhagwat hails veterinarians' role in India's economic growth

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the significant economic contribution of veterinary practitioners. He called for a broader outlook beyond tra

From Gold to Silver: Bollywood Actresses Metallic Magic

Veterinarians Have Key Role To Play In Indias Economic Growth: RSS Chief Bhagwat

Nagpur, Feb 12: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said veterinary practitioners have a significant role to play i

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari curates Femme Lens at Red Lorry Film Festival 2026

Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari will curate the Femme Lens section at the 2026 edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival, presenting a global selectio

From behind bars to books: novel initiative to train Cuddalore prison inmates as writers

The initiative offers training to prison inmates on writing books, helping transform their thoughts into the written word. In its first phase, 10

Jamiat slams Vande Mataram mandate as 'attack on freedom of religion'

Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind describes mandating the singing of six stanzas of Vande Mataram as blatant attack on the freedom of relig

Kiss Day Decoded : Art, Love, and a Little Lip-Lock Science

A smooch through history, biology, and Valentines Week.

BJP MLAs Stage Walkout Over Non-Issuance Of ST-II Certificates In Jammu

Jammu, Feb 12: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators Arvind Gupta and Dr Narendra Singh on Thursday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmi

You cant denigrate section of society by such title: SC raps Neeraj Pandey on Ghooskhor Pandat

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: You cannot denigrate a section of society by using such a title, the Supreme Court remarked on Thursday while rapping filmmake

Attempts being made to oust me from politics using false narratives: PMK founder S. Ramadoss

Mr. Ramadoss said talks were under way regarding the formation of an alliance for the upcoming Assembly elections and that a decision would be an

Social media co-convener who posted Assam BJPs controversial video, fired

Guwahati: The Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has removed a co-convenor of its social media team for posting the now-deleted video featuring C

Telangana: Woman carries knife to poll booth in Adilabad, detained

Hyderabad: A woman was detained for carrying a knife to a poll booth in Telanganas Adilabad for voting in the Telangana Municipal elections on We

TCS Mcap rout deepens; loses spot to ICICI Bank for first time since 2009

Reliance Industries currently ranks first with a market capitalisation, followed by HDFC Bank in second place and Bharti Airtel in third

Shorter oral TB drug regimen cost-effective: ICMR study

Published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, the analysis evaluated BPaL and BPaLM regimens under the National TB Elimination Programme

TGHRC Takes Serious Note of Anganwadi Teachers Brutal Attack on Boy in Rajanna Sircilla

The minor child was allegedly beaten mercilessly on the pretext of mischief, resulting in serious injuries including swelling of the right eye an

Final safety audit begins for Chennai Metro Rails phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani

The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm syste

Climate Change Set The Stage For Devastating Wildfires In Argentina

Main driver of this increased fire risk is human-caused warming : World Weather Attribution

7.11 crore ATM van robbery case: Bengaluru police file chargesheet against nine accused

After an extensive probe lasting three months, the Investigating Officer has submitted the final report to the 56th ACMM CCH Court

You Can't Denigrate Section of Society by Such Title: SC Raps Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

The top court directed Pandey to file an affidavit that the film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' doesn't denigrate any section of society.

MG Majestor unveiled: Check launch date, price, mileage, interior and other specs

MG Majestor Price: The MG Majestor officially debuts in India as the brand's new flagship SUV with an estimated starting price of 37.99 lakh. Pos

ICC Twenty20 World Cup: Rathnayake, Shanaka, Mendis fifties power Sri Lanka to imposing total against Oman

Sri Lanka piled up a formidable 225 for 5 against Oman in their T20 World Cup match in Pallekele

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Karnataka High Courts refusal to grant MLA Byrathi Basavaraj pre-arrest bail

MLA withdraws plea from Supreme Court with liberty to apply for regular bail

UK's economy ekes out only 0.1% growth in Q4

Britain's economy showed very slow growth in the last three months of 2025. Official figures reveal Gross Domestic Product increased by just 0.1

SC Refuses to Entertain Jairam Ramesh's Plea on Retrospective Environmental Clearances

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned how can the petitioner seek a review of its earlier verdict by way of

Protect CAs, break Deloitte-PwC-EY-KPMG dominance: Congress MP raises concern in Rajya Sabha

Congress leader Vivek K Tankha urged Rajya Sabha for legal protection for chartered accountants, citing threats to privacy and client confidentia

Bangladesh election: No 'boat' symbol on ballot for first time in 30 years in national polls

Bangladesh's upcoming general election marks a historic absence for the Awami League. For the first time in three decades, the party's boat symbo