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Gunman who entered southern Thailand school detained, hostages freed, police official says

An 18-year-old man entered the Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla Provinces Hat Yai earlier on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) with a gun, the

Forest Department mandates online registration for temple festival inside STR

She was drunk: Insurer denies Rs 3 lakh claim, consumer court directs payout with compensation

A woman won her Rs 3 lakh insurance claim after her insurer wrongly denied it, stating she was drunk. The Navasari commission ordered payment plu

Iran's President Asserts Nation Will Not Succumb to Excessive Demands

The negotiations between Iran and the United States, which recently recommenced after a period of heightened conflict, will focus primarily on Ir

Star blues singer Shemekia Copeland to perform in Mumbai on February 14

Shemekia, who blends the blues with contemporary themes, will make her third appearance at the annual Mahindra Blues Festival.

Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'He who is not satisfied with a little, is satisfied with...'

Quote of the day by Epicurus: Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus offers timeless wisdom on love and relationships. He taught that true joy comes

Avijit Dass recital showcased the theatrical grandeur of Kuchipudi

Overcoming musical setbacks, the dancer presented distinct pieces from the Kuchipudi repertoire at The Music Academys annual dance festival.

Gunman Takes Students, Teachers Hostage at Thailand School Near Malaysia Border

The attacker has reportedly injured some people in the school campus which lies near the border with Malaysia, Reuters reported.

Bharat Bandh February 12 in Odisha: Are schools and colleges closed tomorrow due to nationwide strike? What we know

Bharat Bandh on February 12: Are schools and colleges in Odisha shut tomorrow due to Bharat Bandh? As per reports, schools and colleges may remai

Quote of the Day by Aristotle: 'A friend to all is a friend to none'. How to identify real companions in life?

Aristotle, one of the greatest and well-known philosophers of all time, reminds us that a person who is friends with everybody is a friend to nob

Met Epstein only as part of IPI Delegation: Hardeep Singh Puri rejects Rahul Gandhis allegations over links in Epstein files

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has responded emphatically to rumors connecting him with Jeffrey Epstein, clarifying that their encounters were

Carro unveils quirky generative AI ad campaign highlighting its Surprisingly Short AI-enabled car-selling process

Indian Navy's Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti holds bilateral talks with Bahrain's Crown Prince

India and Bahrain are strengthening their naval ties. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti met with Bahrain's Crown Prince to discuss cooperation in informat

Who Are They 6 'Powerful' Names Redacted From Epstein Files

In a floor speech, Democratic representative Ro Khanna revealed the identities of six men after seeing unredacted files

Bombay High Court stays 170 crore GST recovery against Gateway Terminals

The Bombay High Court has stayed recovery proceedings in a 170 crore GST dispute against Gateway Terminals over denial of input tax credit on lic

When '1+1' equals '5' in corporate hospitals: How they are 'scamming' patients with tests they never did?

Corporate hospitals are increasingly adopting an ever-evolving playbook where medical necessity is frequently sidelined by aggressive sales targe

Govt. not considering any plans for distinct constitutional recognition for DNTs

The decision comes even as these communities are organising themselves to push for a separate column in the upcoming 2027 Census forms

Watch - New beginnings: On the end of START as opportunity | Thie Hindu Editorial

The end of START should prompt discussions on wider and equal terms

Check out areas under new GHMC, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad Corporations

Hyderabad: The current term of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) concluded the previous day. On Wednesday, February 11, the civi

Karnataka Bandh February 12 Schools Closed? Check updates on closures across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, and other cities

Bharat Bandh 12th February: A nationwide bandh on February 12, 2026, is set to disrupt services across India, with Karnataka anticipating partial

RBI unveiles draft amendments to lending norms for Urban Cooperative Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled draft amendments to lending norms for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). It is proposing to double the

Raghav Chadha introduces Right to Recall to let voters remove MPs, MLAs

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday, February 11, called for introducing a Right to Recall mechanism, arguing that vot

Why are gold and silver prices rising again and what do precious metals market analysts say? Gold and silver rise explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver prices rising again and what do precious metals market analysts say? Gold and silver prices moved higher as the US dollar

Finance dept.s approval to new 190MLD water treatment plant at Aluva to be fast tracked

Compliance moves to the heart of corporate strategy for Indian companies

As the global marketplace undergoes significant regulatory changes, Indian firms are stepping up their commitment to compliance. The focus is tra

Bigg Boss 20: Meet the first probable contestant of season 2026

Mumbai: Reality show updates are flooding social media, with buzz already building around Bigg Boss 20, even though the new season is still month

Venezuela send its first oil shipment to Israel after years-long hiatus

Venezuela has reportedly sent a crude oil cargo to Israel for the first time in years, as export routes shift following the capture of President

Australian markets rally led by bank stocks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares climbed 6.8 percent after the country's largest bank clocked record-high cash earnings in the half year to

China benchmark ends flat on deflation worries

China's headline inflation readings for January 2026 underscored still-weak household demand and reinforced expectations of continued monetary su

Lenskart Q3 profit jumps 70% as global business fuels revenue growth

Lenskart reported a 38% rise in revenue, driven by strong international growth and operational efficiencies from its Tier II expansion.

20-25 Congress MPs abused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, says Kiren Rijiju

Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities

Iran's supreme leader's adviser declared the nation's missile capabilities a non-negotiable red line, as indirect talks between Tehran and Washin

Youth assault case: three arrested from Kuttiyadi hideout; two have prior criminal cases

31 colonies regularized in Jammu, process now stayed by HC: CM Omar

JAMMU: (Feb 11) The process of regularisation of residential colonies in Jammu was initiated earlier and the Jammu Development Authority has alr

Rahul Gandhi's speech 'full of lies', will seek to expunge them: Kiren Rijiju

We will demand expunging of whatever lies Rahul Gandhi has spoken, says Kiren Rijiju

EC orders transfer of long serving Bengal government officials ahead of polls

The Election Commission directs the transfer of senior West Bengal government officials serving in the similar post for more than three years. Ho

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Government of Selling Bharat Mata in Trade Deal

Gandhi emphasized the need for India to protect its data, energy security, and agricultural interests, arguing that a government led by the INDIA

Quote of the Day by Richard P. Feynman: The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and

Quote of the day: Feynmans reflection stands as a guiding principle for intellectual integrity. It calls for discipline, skepticism and humility,

Tumbler Ridge shooting: Timeline of the incident

At least nine people were killed and 26 got injured in a mass shooting in a Canada school. The suspected attacker, a female, ended her life in se

India-US trade deal: The apple math triggers anxiety among farmers in Kashmir, Himachal

Apple growers in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh fear the proposed India-US trade deal could weaken price protection and trigger a surge in

Knowledge Leadership Forum Lecture held

Nothing alarming in Wangchuk's condition, can't release him on health grounds: Centre tells Supreme Court

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale that the grounds on which Sonam Wangchuk's detention order

Slight increase in samba procurement expected in Tiruvarur district: Food Secretary

Vande Bharat AC chair car fares much lower than those in China, Japan, France: Vaishnaw

He said while the fare of the Vande Bharat AC chair car for a 300-400 kilometre journey is around 2.19 per kilometre, the fares in these countrie

Simulation, Field Training: Ukraine Holds Drone Masterclass For UK Army

The British Army is turning to Ukraine for insights on training soldiers in drone operations.

I am Thakur, I am Mishra: HDFC Bank employees verbal spat continues

Kanpur: The verbal spat between two HDFC Bank employees in Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur continues, with both parties now issuing statements explaining t

'Godman' Killed 3 With Poison Laddoos In Car In Delhi, Promised Them Money

A self-styled godman who killed two men and a woman inside a car in Delhi Peeragarhi used a manipulative technique to carry out the crime, the po

Raichur MP G. Kumar Naik flags concerns over surge in cotton import, seeks stronger policy support for domestic growers

G. Kumar Naik said the simultaneous fall in production and productivity indicated structural stress in the sector, and warned that policy inconsi

Chronic hives demands long-term care, not endless trigger searches: experts

Dermatologists now recognise chronic urticaria, particularly chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), as a long-term immune-mediated disorder that ne

Rajya Sabha member raises concern over social media impact on mental health of adolescents

In recent weeks, there have been instances of young students ending their lives, apparently due to ill-effects, including loneliness and isolatio

India-UK FTA gives Britain first-mover edge over EU: British Parliament

Britain has secured a free trade agreement with India, a rapidly growing economy. This deal positions the UK ahead of the European Union, which r

7 Skin Signs That May Reveal Diabetes Risk Early

Your skin is a mirror of your metabolic health. Here are the seven signs on your skin that may indicate a risk of early diabetes.

Vocalists Bhuvanesh Komkali and Jayateerth Mevundi explored the two trajectories of bhakti: saguna and nirguna

Tuka Mhane, Kahe Kabira, staged recently at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, unfolded a rendition of compositions by two great mystics Sant Tukaram and K

Woman's Half-Burnt Body Found In Suitcase On The Side Of Highway In Punjab

The half-burned body of a young woman was found inside a suitcase on the side of a highway in Punjab's Bathinda district on Wednesday.

My Interactions With Epstein...: Hardeep Puri Refutes Rahul Gandhi's Charge

Union Minister Hardeep Puri hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Wednesday over mention of his name in the Epstein Files, clarifying he only met

Preventing Multiple Sclerosis from progressing to long-term disability

The progression of MS symptoms to a disability is not a foregone conclusion: with the advancement of modern therapies, this cycle can be broken p

Dhurandhar Singer Halts Show To Protect Women From Harassment

Fans praised the Dhurandhar singer for making her concert a safe space.

Watch: 20-25 Congress MPs abused Lok Sabha Speaker: Kiren Rijiju

AAPs Raghav Chadha calls for Right to Recall

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday called for introducing a Right to Recall mechanism, arguing that voters sh

US imports pressure sends corn, soybean prices down

Indian corn and soybean prices dropped Wednesday. This follows a new trade deal allowing duty-free imports of U.S. soyoil and animal feed. Farmer

20-25 Congress MPs abused Speaker Om Birla in his chamber, claims Rijiju

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday claimed that 20 to 25 Congress MPs had abused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in his chamb

Feb 12 Bharat Bandh: Govt responds over 'right to strike' ahead of nationwide shutdown tomorrow

India is bracing for a significant nationwide disruption on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as a joint forum of 10 central trade unions and farmers'

Mission Hindu Rashtra: Inside Story of the Sudden Spike in Hindutva Sammelans

Through a surge in Hindu Sammelans, a massive Hindutva mobilisation is taking place across several states.

Uniform civil code will strengthen inclusive thinking of India: Mukhtar Naqvi

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said a uniform civil code will strengthen the fundamental constitutional spirit an

The Leela Concludes The Fourth Season Of #PoloInThePinkCity With A Celebration Of The Royal Sport, Culture And Refined Luxury

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 11: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts marked the successful conclusion of #PoloInThePinkCity, as the fou

Vande Mataram 6 stanzas made mandatory for schools & govt events: Check full lyrics of the National Song here

Vande Bharat Full Lyrics: The Union Home Ministry has mandated the singing of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' at schools and government events

Construction of Babri Masjid-style mosque starts in West Bengal's Murshidabad

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has started building a mosque in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The structure is modelled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid an

Raghav Chadha asks Centre to legalise VDAs: What it means, why it matters

In the Union Budget 2022-23, the government clearly defined VDAs such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs under the Income Tax Act for the first time

Fed to hold rates through May, but Warsh may be too loose with policy, economists say

A Reuters poll of economists indicates the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady through May, with a cut expected in June. Economists a

LS Speaker Birla steps in to rectify flaws in opposition notice to remove him

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: The opposition notice for removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla could have been rejected due to flaws in drafting, but he dire

Rafale, Su-30, Tejas to be part of Vayu Shakti; demo to highlight IAFs role in Op Sindoor

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Rafale, Su-30, MiG-29, Tejas, Jaguar, among other fighter aircraft, will be part of the upcoming Exercise Vayu Shakti, and wil

SBI pips TCS to become fourth most valued firm amid sharp IT stock slide

SBI's market capitalisation rose to 10.92 trillion after its shares hit a record high, overtaking TCS, whose stock has fallen sharply from its li

AI Summit: Representatives of hotel associations meet tourism minister over high room tariffs

Confirming the development, Hotel Association of India (HAI) said in light of recent articles reporting on hotel pricing in Delhi during the AI I

What is Bithumb and did crypto exchange really give away $40 billion in assets for free? System flaw explained. Here's how many bitcoins were lost and if they have been retrieved yet

What is Bithumb and did crypto exchange really give away $40 billion in assets for free? South Korea crypto exchange Bithumb said system flaws ca

Indias complex fertiliser capacity set to rise 4 MTPA through FY29

India's complex fertiliser sector is set to add 4 MTPA capacity by fiscal 2029, boosting utilisation to 95% and curbing import dependency. Manufa

Photo of White Food in Front of Epstein, Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger Is Edited

The image has been altered using AI. The original image shows drinks on the table, not white food.

Nitish Katara murder: Delhi HC dismisses Vikas Yadavs plea for release on furlough

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea moved by Vikas Yadav, who is serving a 25-year jail term without remission

With eyes on trade deals and reform in global governance, Lula heads to India with 260 firms

The largest-ever Brazilian delegation to India marks the culmination of the highest-level engagement between the two countries over the past few

Epigraphy plays a vital role in tracing socio-political, cultural history: Thangam Thennarasu

Speaking at the inauguration of a four-day International Conference on Tamil Epigraphy organised by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeolog

In Focus podcast | What does the SCs judgement on menstrual health mean for gender equity in India?

Poonam Muttreja decodes the recent Supreme Court judgement on menstrual health and hygiene becoming a fundamental right, explains why this matter

Board of Hind Rectifiers approves investment of Rs 90 cr in Coincade Studio

At meeting held on 11 February 2026

Rahul Gandhi's speech 'full of lies', says Kiren Rijiju, seeks expungement

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju labelled Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha as full of lies. He stated the ruling alliance will request the expun

Barometers end sideways; auto shares jump

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 40.28 points or 0.05% to 84,233.64. The Nifty 50 index rose 18.

Ind vs Nam T20 WC 2026 Delhi: Check traffic advisory, Delhi metro timings, how to reach Arun Jaitley Stadium, roads to avoid, parking details

Cricket fans attending the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 matches in Delhi can travel late with extended Delhi Metro services. Traffic restrictions

Inside Chennais growing cosplay scene ahead of Comic Con India Chennai chapter

Ahead of Chennai Comic Con, a Cosplay 101 workshop brought together first-timers and seasoned cosplayers, offering a glimpse into a growing subcu

Who is Sameer Ali? Virat Kohlis lookalike from Hyderabad goes viral

Hyderabad: Virat Kohli, the famous Indian cricketer, is always in the spotlight. Whether its a match, a brand endorsement, or just a casual appea

T.N. BJP forms seven-member election management committee

In a statement, State BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran said former Union Minister and partys national executive committee member Pon. Radhakrishan wil

Stella Maris Fine Arts alumni present concept-driven show in Chennai

Twenty alumni of Stella Maris Colleges Department of Fine Arts reunite at Lalit Kala Akademi for an exhibition exploring the mystique of the ocea

India's $500 billion US imports intent draws scepticism, risks widening trade deficit

India's pledge to buy $500 billion in U.S. goods over five years faces skepticism from economists who warn of distorted commercial procurement an

Why Anil Ambani not in jail after he's named in Epstein files, asks Rahul Gandhi in Parliament