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Premium surgical procedures, expansion plan turn brokerages bullish on Dr Agarwals Health Care

During the nine months that ended December 2025, the company served over 22 lakh patients and performed 238,283 surgeries

Delhi Govt Studies Haryana, Andhra, Rajasthan Models for Upcoming Data Hub

The information and technology (IT) department of the government is working to develop the data hub as a central repository to help the governmen

No Major Impact On Normal Life Due To One-Day Nationwide Strike Call

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Normal life largely remained unaffected by the strike call given by a joint forum of central trade unions across the country o

If You Want To Hang Us, We Are Ready: Congs Venugopal On Notice To Cancel Rahuls LS Membership

New Delhi, Feb 12: We are not bothered about any motions and if you want to hang us, we are ready for that also, said Congress general secretary

Over 1k Athletes Dropped From Khelo India For Below-Par Performance, Doping: Mandaviya

A Talent Identification and Development Committee (TIDC) of the ministry handles the induction and exit of athletes from the programme through an

Tragic End: Tarn Taran Law Student Who Shot Classmate, Dies

Both Prince and Sandeep were first-year law students and classmates at Mai Bhago Law College in Usma village in Tarn Taran.

T20 World Cup 2026 | Italy opt to field against Nepal

Italy are once again without skipper Wayne Madsen, who continues to recover from a dislocated shoulder.

Bharat Bandh 2026: Trade unions protest in Chennai

In Tamil Nadu, the nationwide protests were organised at 234 places across the State

UT Administration Committed For Comprehensive Development Of Ladakh: LG Kavinder Gupta

Various delegations call on LG Ladakh Leh, Feb 12: Various delegations today called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the

India to receive same garment benefits as Bangladesh under U.S. trade pact: Goyal

The United States will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, but garments attract zero duty only if made with U.S. cotton and ma

Defence Acquisition Council clears 3.25 lakh crore deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault

India and France likely to ink pact for purchase and coproduction of Rafales during French President Emmanuel Macrons visit to India late next we

'Ready to be hanged': K C Venugopal slams notice on Rahul Gandhi's LS membership

Congress leader K C Venugopal has dismissed a notice by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey seeking action against Rahul Gandhi. Venugopal stated the Congress

Panel on Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill gets time till last week of Monsoon session to submit report

Parliament's joint committee examining the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill has received an extended deadline. The Lok Sabha approved the ti

Word of the day: Grandiose

Today's word of the day 'grandiose' describes something impressive in scale but often exaggerated or impractical. This Word of the Day explores i

Half the Planet's Coral Reefs Bleached in Record Three-Year Heatwave: Study

Over the three years, 51 percent of the worlds coral reefs suffered moderate or worse bleaching.

Opinion: Opinion | The JF-17 'Hype': How Pak Is Pushing A Jet That's More Noise Than Substance

Even if the JF-17 may seem like a popular choice for many nations, interoperability is not exportable, nor is effective warfighting capability.

Centre ignored voices of workers, farmers while making decisions concerning their future: Rahul

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said all the country's trade unions, farmers, and workers are on the streets against the Modi government's

'Airplane-inspired Mahindra UDO launched: Check prices, discounts and specifications of this 'autoplane'

Mahindra UDO: Mahindra has launched the UDO, an electric auto-rickshaw featuring an aircraft-inspired design and a real-world range of up to 200

Crude Bomb Blast Injures 3 at Bangladesh Polling Center

Gopalganj, Bangladesh, Feb 12: A crude bomb exploded today at a polling center in Gopalganj district during Bangladeshs national parliamentary el

Farmer's body urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to press Centre on MSP law, loan waiver

Farmers' body SKM has urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to push the Central Government for key farmer demands. These include a legal gu

Saree Looks That Made Sreeleela Breathtaking

Excelsoft Tech chief Sudhanva Dhananjaya will address TiE Mysuru session on From Pitch to Investment on February 21

Will host a session on From Pitch to Investment featuring Excelsoft Technologies Limited Chairman Sudhanva Dhananjaya

Dhurandhar fame rapper Flipperachi to perform in Mumbai this March

Flipperachi, the rapper behind the viral hit FA9LA from Dhurandhar, is set to bring his electrifying energy to Mumbai for his debut performance

Revanth Reddy Meets Civil Aviation Minister, Seeks Expedited Clearances for Proposed Airports

CM presses for early works at Mamunur, feasibility study for Kothagudem, approvals for Anthargam, and land handover for Adilabad

Personalised learning through AI is the future: VIT Vice-President Sekar Viswanathan

Noting that VIT has been adopting innovative AI-based tools and systems to enhance the overall learning experience for students, Mr. Viswanathan

'Dhanvarsha' turns deadly in Delhi: 72-year-old 'mystic healer' and a father of seven gave poisoned ladoos, drinks to execute occult trap

A 72-year-old occult practitioner, Kamruddin, has been arrested for allegedly killing three individuals by offering them poison-laced ladoos duri

Interfaith Couple Marry In Bhubaneswar After Decade-long Relationship

According to those familiar with the couple, they had been in a relationship for nearly ten years and faced resistance in the early years due to

Did you know Adnan Sami has a granddaughter too? See her photos

Mumbai: Bollywood singer Adnan Sami is back in the spotlight for a heartwarming reason, as photos of his granddaughter have begun circulating wid

Tamil Nadu BJP chief says DMK is 'deceiving people' with false promises

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran has accused the ruling DMK of making false promises. He joined striking nutritious meal and anganwadi worke

Congress MP questions Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's 'conspiracy' remark on power sharing

Responding to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's remarks, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has challenged the idea that the Congress's call for a

Opinion: Opinion | Inside India's High-Stakes Push For Buying A Record 114 Rafales

If the power of such a huge purchase does not put New Delhi in the driver's seat to fast-track acquisition of technology, then nothing else will.

General strike on new labour codes: Protests in Hubballi and Dharwad

CITU State Secretary Mahesh Pattar said that, if unopposed, the new laws would would remove the right to form a union, remove minimum wages, and

Higher education holds key to reducing inequality, powering 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

Zayn Malik Reflects on Gigi Hadid Romance, Says It Might Be Lust

Zayn shared that there is no guilt in his current lifestyle, noting that he finally feels free to speak to whoever he wants.

'Rahul Gandhi Made An Ass Of Himself': Hardeep Puri On Epstein Files Charge

Union Minister Hardeep Puri called Congress MP Rahul Gandhi an ass Thursday as he defended himself strenuously against mention of his name in the

CM makes strong pitch for accelerating works at new airports in Telangana

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls on Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and makes a request

Afghanistans Mohammad Nabi penalised for ignoring umpire decision

Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined and received a demerit point. This follows an incident where he argued with umpires over a bowler

Benchmarks trade with significant losses; media shares tumble

Media shares declined after advancing in the past three trading sessions.

Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Khandwala Securities Ltd, Unitech Ltd, Kilitch Drugs (India) Ltd and Network People Services Technologies Ltd are among the other losers in the B

Abbott India Q3 PAT jumps 4% YoY to Rs 376 cr

Abbott India's standalone net profit gained 4.20% to Rs 375.96 crore on 6.79% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 1,724.04 crore in Q3 FY26

IT stocks tumble as AI disruption fears deepen; Nifty IT down over 5%

IT stocks witnessed broad-based selling pressure on Thursday, dragging the Nifty IT index down 5.25% to 33,254 amid concerns over artificial inte

University of Hyderabad, KSHEC ink pact to boost academic collaboration

Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad and the Kerala State Higher Education Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, Febr

Volumes soar at Godrej Agrovet Ltd counter

Godrej Agrovet Ltd clocked volume of 62.29 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 24.43 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 2.55 lakh s

Nova Agritech consolidated net profit declines 75.28% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 24.54% to Rs 66.55 crore

Sutlej Textiles and Industries reports consolidated net loss of Rs 16.17 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 2.85% to Rs 635.79 crore

USV buys 79% stake in Wellbeing Nutrition, bets on weight loss therapy

The deal values the D2C nutraceutical brand at Rs 1,583 crore as it co-develops oral GLP-1 delivery systems. The deal comes with exits for early

Sarla Maheshwari, iconic DD newsreader, passes away at 71

Sarla Maheshwari, one of the most recognisable faces of Doordarshans retro era, passed away on Thursday. Maheshwari became a household name durin

Diamines & Chemicals reports consolidated net loss of Rs 3.40 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 56.37% to Rs 7.64 crore

Sri Lakshmi Saraswathi Textiles (Arni) reports standalone net loss of Rs 4.88 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 20.65% to Rs 21.14 crore

Globus Power Generation reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Ucal reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.04 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 6.95% to Rs 160.81 crore

Remsons Industries consolidated net profit rises 28.64% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 20.00% to Rs 123.10 crore

Daulat Securities reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.03 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales reported at Rs 0.22 crore

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Creation of India, in many tongues

In some Brahmanical myths, the world is made for the sake of sacrifice. In tribal myths, it is created for the sake of relationships

Nandi Hills Will Be Closed From Dawn to Dusk On Saturday

Over the closure of Nandi Hills, surrounded by thick forest, for visitors on Saturday, a forest official told Deccan Chronicle stated the closure

Video: Bouncers Try To Remove Number Plate From Lamborghini After Crash

In a 36-second-long video, Mishra's bouncer is seen trying to uproot the number plate from the Italian luxury car costing over Rs 10 crore in the

Rafale reloaded: India makes 3.25 lakh cr bet on 114 French fighter jets to boost defence muscle

India is preparing to enhance its aerial prowess with the acquisition of 114 new Rafale fighter jets. This strategic purchase not only amplifies

'No CM talk at AICC, leadership will take call whenever they find suitable': DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed speculation about a leadership change, stating no discussions on the chief ministeria

What's India's Average BMI? How National Guidelines Differ From Global Norms

Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.

Drug-free Mysuru initiative launched, police release WhatsApp helpline number 8277948080

Police officials are visiting schools and colleges in Mysuru to create awareness about the harmful effects of the drug menace

I Didn't Seek Meetings: Hardeep Puri To NDTV On Epstein Files Attack

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri today continued his counter-attack on Rahul Gandhi over the Congress MP's Epstein Files comments in parliament

'Don't Leave Kerala': Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Rape-Accused Expelled MLA

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to Palakkad MLA and expelled Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape and forced

Russia's oil and fuel exports down, revenues up in January: IEA

IEA says Russias export revenues increased by $130 million in January from December to $11.1 billion, but remained lower by $4.6 billion year on

OTT releases this week (Feb 9-Feb 15) on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5

The latest OTT releases this week (Feb 9-Feb 15) feature the high-stakes crime thriller Kohrra Season 2 on Netflix and the terrifying finale The

Court restrains Congress leaders from making defamatory statements against Assam CM

Judge Nayanjyoti Sarma stated that the court is of the opinion that if an order of 'ad-interim injunction' is not passed, it will defeat the just

Why electronic medical records are this centurys greatest medical advancement

Electronic records have transformed medicine beyond individual patient care. Quality improvement became possible due to systematically measure ou

Detailed Probe into Attempts to Cause Miscarriage to Woman Needed: TGHRC

The Commission stated that such forcible termination of pregnancy constitutes a criminal offence and may result in imprisonment and other legal p

Raenest launches in India to power faster, more predictable global payments for international earners

Global money platform Raenest lets individuals and businesses open USD, GBP, and EUR accounts, accept i Global money platform Raenest lets indivi

Ceigall Infra secures Rs 2,160 crore NHAI HAM road project in Bihar

The project involves four-laning of the 78.94 km Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah stretch of NH-139W under the Hybrid Annuity Mode, with a 15-year O&M pe

10,000 delegates, 100+ speakers, one vision: Inside the landmark summit that positioned Jaipur as India's entrepreneurial capital

Rajasthan DigiFest X TiE Global Summit 2026 ended with major announcements and billion-dollar insights, emphasizing India's future innovation in

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against puja at Ladle Mashak Dargah on Mahashivaratri

A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma said Article 32 of the Constitution cannot be invoked by the petitioner when the iss

PM hails Sitharamans LS speech on Budget as comprehensive picture for economic transformation

New Delhi, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans reply in Lok Sabha to the discussion on t

Three New Corridors, 13 Stations: All About Magenta Line That Will Become Delhi Metro's Longest

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that the project aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 7-C Vision for mobility.

T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Beat Oman By 105 Runs

Mohammad Nadeem was the only standout batter for Oman, remaining unbeaten on 53

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

Mercedes-Benz net profit nearly halves in 2025 amid US, China woes

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported Wednesday its lowest annual profit since the Covid pandemic, as it counted the cost of US tariffs and cutt

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

NDR InvIT Trust acquires warehousing asset in Hosur for Rs 285 crore

The Mumbai-based InvIT acquires a 1.78 msf fully leased warehousing asset in Hosur, expanding its operating area to 21.46 msf and entering its 17

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

HAL Q3FY26 results: Profit rises nearly 30% on higher order deliveries

Ahead of the numbers, some analysts said improved order execution and easing supply chain issues were likely to aid the company's earnings

New Book Publishing Rules For Armed Forces Amid Row Over Ex Army Chief Book

Controversy over an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General MM Naravane has triggered both a police investigation and a policy rethink wi

British giant Rolls-Royce to expand footprint across India's air, land, sea domains

British defence giant Rolls-Royce is set to boost its India operations. The company plans to double its workforce to 10,000 and increase local so

Bengaluru: US-returned techie allegedly kills retired Navy captain father, doctor mother after not receiving funding for his startup

A 33-year-old software engineer, recently returned from the US, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents in their Bengaluru villa. T

Nepal vs Italy Live Score Updates, T20 2026: Rohit Paudel discusses strategy and fan support

Bangladesh: Hindu tea worker found dead with hands and legs tied

A young Hindu tea garden worker, Ratan Shuvo Kar, was found murdered with his hands and legs tied in northeast Bangladesh. This marks the second

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

Almond Milk Vs. Oat Milk: Which Is Better For The Heart?

Almond and oat milk are both plant-based milks gaining popularity in India. Here are their nutrient profiles and how each of them can benefit you

Word of the Day: Apodictic

Word of the Day: Apodictic encourages readers to question how certainty is constructed. Not all strong statements are supported by proof, and not