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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

Newly developed plastic set to replace Microplastics in Indian market

By Asad Mirza Microplastics have infiltrated our food supply. Now, a Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully diss

CPI-M MP flags 500 bank employee deaths due to work stress, urges end to slavery in sector

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: CPI-M leader from Kerala AA Rahim on Thursday in the Rajya Sabha raised concern over alarming working conditions in public sec

T20 World Cup 2026: BCB chief Aminul Islam to be in Colombo for India-Pakistan match; ice-breaker meet with BCCI likely

Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam will be in Colombo for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match. He expects to resolve recent tensions

Rajya Sabha approves motions for committee nominations

The Rajya Sabha has approved nominations for three important parliamentary committees. These appointments will be for a one-year term commencing

Supreme Court dismisses Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea on retrospective environmental clearances

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The petition concerned retrospective environmental clearances for pr

S&P/ASX 200 retains upward momentum, Australian shares linger around record level as ANZ powers bank rally; check top gainers and losers

Australian shares closed higher on Thursday, nearing record levels, driven by a strong rally in financials following robust earnings from ANZ Gro

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

Japan scrambles to meet $550 billion US pledge deadline

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is under pressure to fulfill a massive investment pledge to the United States. Ahead of a White House visit

33 Kashmiri Students Suspended In Rajasthan Over Protest; J&K Body Seeks Omar Abdullahs Intervention

Srinagar, Feb 12: Over 30 students from Jammu and Kashmir have been suspended from a private university in Rajasthan after they protested against

Living With AI: How Intelligent Machines Are Shaping Our Everyday Lives

Dewanshi Verma dewanshivermaa@gmail.com Artificial Intelligence has quietly crept into almost every corner of our daily lives. Its no longer jus

Modi to unveil Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan 1, 2 on Feb 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be ingurating the Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2 on February 13. The event will be a transformative mi

Chai over cocktails! Indias Gen Z turns bhajan clubbing into coolest trend

No booze, no DJ, no loud musicjust devotional songs, collective chanting and cups of steaming chai. Welcome to bhajan clubbing, a fast-growing cu

Abhishek Sharma, Bumrah, and now Ishan Kishan: Latest injury update before Namibia and all-important Pakistan T20 match

India's fitness watch continues ahead of their T20 World Cup match against Namibia. Abhishek Sharma has been discharged from hospital after a sto

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

Panel on VBSA Bill gets time till last week of Monsoon session to submit report

New Delhi, Feb 12: The joint committee of Parliament set up to examine the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill was on Thursday granted t

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

India-Pak T20 World Cup: BCB chief Aminul Islam to be in Colombo; ice-breaker meet with BCCI likely

Islam said the board will prepare a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that the assurances are cast in stone.

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

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.

Who is ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt's 27-year-old girlfriend Gloria-Sophie Burkandt and what's the net worth of 70-year-old tech executive?

Gloria-Sophie Burkandt, a 27-year-old German model, has been rumoured to be dating 70-year-old ex Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Gloria-Sophie Burkandt

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

Telangana CM invites Defence Minister to Gandhi Sarovar foundation-laying ceremony in late February

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.

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

Ahead of TVK chief Vijays visit, a look at Salem districts voting pattern

Traditionally known to be a stronghold of the AIADMK, Salemfavouredthe partyin 10 out of its11 Assembly constituencies,both in the 2016 and 2021

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

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

Kiren Rijiju reiterates claim of Congress MPs abusing Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju shared what he described as an illegal video recorded by a Congress MP

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

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.

Garuda Construction Q3 PAT spurts 156% YoY to Rs 33 cr

Garuda Construction and Engineering reported a 156.02% jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 32.95 crore on a 125.04% rise in revenue from operat

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

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

UK universities expand to India as immigration curbs tighten at home

India, which needs an estimated 70 million student places by 2035, has attracted 19 foreign universities, including nine from the UK

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

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.

Nifty slips below 25,850 mark; realty shares witness profit booking

Realty shares tumbled after rallying for four consecutive trading sessions.

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

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.

WhatsApp Web Rolling Out Support For Voice and Video Calls

The long-awaited feature is currently being introduced through the WhatsApp Web beta program

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

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?

High Court Expands Sexual Harassment Panels Mandate To Include 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

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