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Saudi FM calls for end to Israeli killings in Gaza, start of reconstruction

Munich: Saudi Arabias Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on Friday called for an immediate end to Israeli killings in the Gaza Strip and the laun

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin hands over appointment orders to 9,800 new government recruits

They were recruited by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, the Medical Services Recruitment Board, and the Teachers Recruitment Board for v

After the triumph, the travails: the big step up from the Under-19 stage

Graduating from age-group cricket to the senior game is fraught with challenges. For Indias all-conquering Under-19 players, the World Cup win w

Chennai Open Challenger | I am ready to keep grinding it out on the Tour: Sasikumar on the climb to the top

U.S. retail chain 7-Eleven expands its only Global Solution Centre in the world in Bengaluru

Bengaluru now represents a critical node in 7-Elevens global ecosystem, leveraging deep technical expertise and innovation capabilities to build

Trump administration sues Harvard over race-based admissions policy

The move escalates tensions between Donald Trumps administration and Harvard, amid broader disputes over federal funding, campus protests, and di

Small Apartments Need Not Register with RERA, Rules Tribunal

The appellate tribunal has set the earlier RERA aside, and said that buyers in such cases should seek resolution in a civil court or consumer for

Congress Sweeps 4 Municipalities in Suryapet, BRS Takes Tirumalgiri

Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy campaigned extensively across these municipalities, steering the Congress candidates to victory.

Nirupam Slams MNS Over Language Terror

Nashik Police identified the accused as Akshay Kombade, Lalit Wagh, Rohit Ugavkar, Bajirao Mate, Mayur Buchkule, and Meghraj Navale. The accused

MP Seeks Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Funds for Development of Kondaveedu Fort

MP urges Centre to back heritage project under Swadesh Darshan 2.0

SpaceX and Blue Origin reignite moon race as Musk and Bezos target Chinas 2030 mission

Musk has shifted focus from Mars to a proposed Moonbase Alpha, aiming to build lunar infrastructure and deploy AI satellites. Bezos, meanwhile, i

From 100 to 2,000: Women take the drivers seat in Bengalurus autorickshaws

SJM Says Indias Growth Hinges on Strong Domestic Capabilities

CXOs and senior executives from across the Sri City attended the talk, which concluded with an interactive discussion on emerging global opportun

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Heralding Global Doom Or Bonanza? World In A Tizzy On Possibilities Of AI | Farrukh Dhondy

Every magazine or newssheet seems to feature deliberations on the powers, dangers, possibilities of AI. Some of them are apocalyptic predictions,

Lights, Legends And Leaders: Drone Spectacle Steals Show At Hampi Utsava Inauguration

The show opened with the Emblem of Vijayanagara Empire (Varaha (wild boar), a sword accompanied by Sun and Moon), followed by an outline of Karna

1500 Community Dogs Poisoned to Meet Poll Promise: PETA

According to the organisation, the animals were often poisoned in broad daylight

Why are planets with two Suns so rare? Einsteins relativity may explain the mystery

New research suggests Einstein's general relativity explains the rarity of planets orbiting two suns. In tight binary systems, relativistic effec

HYDRAA Protected Seven Parks Across Hyderabad

On Friday, HYDRAA officials removed all encroachments from all six of the parklands, and fenced up more than 2,260 sq. yds. They installed boards

They had video of my wife: ICE Chief Todd Lyons' chilling revelation at Minnesota ops hearing

Cabinet nod for extending contract with NTPC Kayamkulam

Govt launches 2nd round of auctions for exploration licences covering 11 blocks of critical, deep-seated minerals

Telangana pilgrim dies during boarding at Jeddah on return journey from Umrah

Hyderabad: A 63-year-old pilgrim from Telangana recently died after collapsing while boarding a return flight at King Abdulaziz International Air

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of politically uncivilised behaviour

Party says he created anarchy and disorder in Parliament; also seeks the Congress leaders response on govt. notification on the singing ofVande M

ECI reviews poll preparedness in Puducherry

The District Election Officers of Puducherry and Karaikal presented comprehensive district-levelpreparedness plans

SC upheld soldiers disability pension as recognition of sacrifice, not charity

The Supreme Court ruled that ex-servicemen are entitled to full arrears of disability pension from applicable cut-off dates, rejecting the govern

Court convicts and sentences 11 to three years of imprisonment

NLCIL secures NABL accreditation

The NLCIL said the accreditation enhances the companys capability to support its mining, thermal power, and renewable energy operations through r

'You're a low caliber man': Senators grill Minnesota AG Ellison in explosive Somali fraud hearing

Sankaradas Swamigal Best Film Awards presented at Puducherry Film Festival 2026

A public screening of Pa. Ranjiths Natchathiram Nagargirathu followed the formal launch of the four-day, free-entry film festival at Gandhi Thida

Directorate General of Civil Aviation Tightens Breath Analyser Norms for Pilots

Pilots testing positive for alcohol on three occasions will lose their licenses, underscoring the DGCA's zero-tolerance policy on alcohol use.

Pilgrim Bus Falls Off Bridge On NH-16 In Balasore; Driver Killed, 14 Critical

Authorities confirmed that the driver died on the spot due to the impact of the crash. An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the exact

Another six lakh names likely to be deleted from West Bengal voter list

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in a virtual meeting with officials of West Bengal government expressed displeasure over the role of ab

Employee in a fix after CEO tells him to resign by March 31, wants severance gets strategic advice

More than 200,000 weekly unemployment claims highlight rising job uncertainty nationwide. A biotech startup employee was told to find a new job b

Congress Wins All Five Municipalities in Khammam

Congress wins 83 of 117 wards, set to control five municipalities

VMRDA Claims Progress in Road Works to Ease Travel to Bhogapuram Airport

The road network will be fully integrated by the time Bhogapuram airport begins commercial flight operations

DC Edit | Restore Normal Ties With Dhaka After Tarique Win

A resetting of the law & order and administrative machinery was among the leading poll promises made by the BNP, besides repairing the economy th

US allows oil majors to resume Venezuela operations, broadly okays new energy investments

America has eased sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector. This allows global energy companies to restart oil and gas operations. Companies can al

GMR Airports Q3FY26 results: Net profit declines 14% to 174 crore

Higher expenses dent earnings even as revenue jumps and passenger traffic hits record levels; DIAL swings to highest profit since Q3 FY22

Maha Shivratri: The Great Night of Lord Shiva

By Ravi Rohmetra Maha Shivratri, which literally translates to the Great Night of Shiva, is a Hindu festival widely celebrated in India as well a

School holiday tomorrow on 14 February: Check states where schools are closed tomorrow

Schools across several states will be closed on February 14, 2026, due to the second Saturday holiday. In Uttar Pradesh, select districts are shu

Stopping border killings, Ganga waters treaty renewal, Hasinas presence in India to be priority for incoming BNP government

Sources in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) say India and Bangladesh have a settled border and it makes no sense to shoot to kill someone;

Bangladeshs PM designate Tarique Rahman has to revive a battered economy

Returning after an exile of 17 years, he faces his toughest challenge now By T N Ashok After 17 years in London exile, Tarique Rahman is poised

Indian Pleads Guilty To Failed Assassination Plot Against Khalistani Terrorist Pannun

Nikhil Gupta, 54, pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering

70% Bangladeshis Voted 'Yes' To July Charter. What Does It Mean?

There was also the national referendum on the implementation of a reform package, which saw a 60.26 per cent voter turnout in Bangladesh, with th

Primary duty of officers is to protect rights of children, says Childrens commission chairman

Shashidhar Kosambe inspects special unit

GVMC Launches Inspection Drive Against Unauthorised Layouts

Warns of strict legal action against non-compliant developers

Families Ask ASI Official to Decipher Copper Plate Inscriptions

The science branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad, copied the Rakatla copper plate after completing the chemical treatmen

13 killed, 9 injured after collision and pile-up on bridge outside Karachi

A tragic accident on a bridge near Karachi claimed 13 lives and injured nine people. A speeding passenger bus collided with an oil tanker, causin

BNPs landslide victory in Bangladesh elections is a good omen

India now has opportunity to mend fences with its eastern neighbour By Nitya Chakraborty The landslide win of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (

The Impact of Patience on Life

byDr. P.V. Laxmiprasad It is commonly believed that being aggressive leads to failure. In contrast, being patient has many benefits.Great figures

BJP's Single Seat May Decide Pochampally

Out of 12 wards in Pochampally municipality, Congress secured six, BRS won one, and BJP one, making the BJPs vote crucial in the chairmans electi

Torch rally in Osmania University for implementation of UGC Equity Regulations

HC restrains authorities from taking sand from Vaigai river for road project

Chemical warfare on my nose: Alex Stein targets Indians at Irving council meeting

Comedian Alex Stein made offensive remarks about Indians and Hindus at a Texas City Council meeting. He criticized demographic shifts and made de

First phase of Cauvery drinking water scheme inaugurated

Watch | PM Modi says Seva Teerth marks milestone in Indias development journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Prime Ministers Office, named Seva Teerth, along with Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2 of the Central Sec

Guntur East MLA Seeks Haj House, Islamic Centre in Capital

He sought allocation of five acres of land and necessary funds for the project

Balasore SC/ST Court Awards Death Sentence In Brutal Acid Attack Murder Case

Main accused Chandan Rana convicted under Section 302 IPC; verdict based on 110 documents and testimony of 34 witnesses

Fourth consecutive win for Congress since 2023

Company sacks 75% of staff and imposes KPIs on the rest, baffled employee seeks help advice is blunt

KPIs after layoffs: A company's drastic 75% workforce reduction has left remaining employees overwhelmed with increased duties and no pay raise.

Iran announces enquiry team to investigate deadly protests

A fact-finding committee has been formed with representatives from relevant institutions and is collecting documents and hearing statements, Iran

DC Edit | More Markets, Less Inflation?

The new CPI series is more representative than the older one as it tracks more markets, including those selling online. Data is collected from 1,

Destroy America by imposing Sharia!': Bombshell testimony unmasks Islamic law threat to US

Software Engineer Killed With Container Overturning at Chittoor Checkpost

The accident led to a heavy traffic congestion on the highway

Women, minority representation at two-decade low in Bangladesh

According to Election Commission data, only 84 women contested the election accounting for barely 4.08% of the total candidate pool

Anti spam regulation: 'Trai examining telco responses on penalties'

Regulator reviewing show-cause replies on anti-spam violations; timeline for Digital Consent Acquisition platform to be finalised within a month

Youth Congress To Guard Lovers Against Moral Policing On Valentine's Day In Karnataka

Our activists are active to thwart any attempt to Valentine's Day in parks and among other places of public congregation: Youth Congress State pr

Two-Phase Census from April in Gujarat, Officers Appointed

This initiative aims to enhance public participation and improve data accuracy in the Census.

Telecom spectrum can't be treated as asset under IBC: Supreme Court

Court holds spectrum is a material resource of the community and cannot form part of insolvency asset pool; DoT free to reclaim airwaves from def

AIIMS Delhi gears up for face transplant surgeries

A cadaveric workshop and academic training program are being hosted by the institute till Feb. 15

'Need 10 Minutes': 19-Year-Old Who Argued And Won His Case In Top Court

Atharva Chaturvedi passed NEET not once, but twice. He scored 530 marks. Yet he could not secure an MBBS seat under the EWS quota in private coll

State to extend power purchase deal with NTPC

Bangladesh Election Results: BNP Returns To Power As Awami League Collapses And Jamaat Emerges Strong Challenger

As the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) prepares to steer the nation for the next five years, it inherits a landscape that is both hopeful and

Girl's Fingers Cut Off In Karnataka School, Parents Allege Staff Threw Them Away

A six-year-old girl lost two fingers in a tragic accident at a government school in Karnataka's Tumakuru district on February 9.

AAP protests outside Congress offices in Punjab over Partap Bajwa' s remarks against minister

MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan: AI can create many more jobs than it takes away

Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan speaks to The Hindu about Indias AI strategy, the future of IT jobs, semico

Bangladesh Election: Sheikh Hasina rejects BNP victory, calls vote a 'sham'

Bangladesh Election: Sheikh Hasina has sharply rejected the results of Bangladesh's 13th National Parliamentary Election. She described the Febru

Osmania University Postpones PG First Semester Exams Following Student Protests

Students had been agitating on campus for the past two days, claiming that portions of the syllabus had not been completed

Watch: Bangladesh Gen Z hope new government honours spirit of student-led uprising

Young voters in Bangladesh have urged the new BNP-led government to go beyond a peaceful election and deliver meaningful reform. Many Gen Z voter

Grand Shivotsavam in Anantapur During Maha Shivaratri

Elaborate arrangements have been made for the utsavalu at Thimmamma Marrimanu in Kadiri area

Lecturer Beats Students; Video On X Sparks Protest

The lecturer beat a student with a stick and hit some other students inside the campus as they did not write the correct answers in a model exam

Telangana Civic Polls: BJP Struggles in Urban Strongholds; Congress, BRS Retain Edge

At a time when the BJP is positioning itself as an alternative to the ruling Congress and the fading BRS, the outcome came as a shock to its lead

Those in power in West Bengal | Humayun Kabir accuses Mamata of conspiring to kill him

Congress, AITMC congratulate BNP for winning parliamentary elections in Bangladesh

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extend greetings to the victorious BNP a day after voting had ended in the n

Pranayama Beyond Breathing: How Swami Vivekananda Described Prana As The Universes Hidden Power

Pranayama is not, as many think, something about the breath; breath, indeed, has very little to do with it, if anything. Breathing is only one of

Geo-tagging of medical stores: FDA defends move, chemists allege pressure

The exercise would cover nearly 34,000 licensed units across Karnataka

10 electoral trusts distributed over Rs 3,826 cr to pol parties in last FY, with BJP accounting for 82.5% : ADR report

Godavari Districts 10 Shiva Temples Ready For a Million Devotees on Maha Shivaratri

Devotees will start reaching the temples before midnight on Saturday for their first darshan of Lord Shiva during the coming year

Tarique Rahmans BNP alliance wins absolute majority of 212 Parliament seats in Bangladesh poll

Transfer of power likely by February 17 or 18, say interim government sources; PM Modi congratulates Mr. Rahman on his win, says India will conti

HYDRAA removes encroachments from parks in Jeedimetla, Gudimalkapur

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Friday, February 13, removed encroachments from 3712 yards of park