Top News

State has shifted higher education focus to research & innovation: Minister

Unique wedding in Belagavi: A story of loss and unconditional kindness

International Kite Festival concludes on a colourful note in Hubballi

On both February 7 and 8 night, the evening sky lit up with LED kites, creating a magical atmosphere and attracting a large audience to the cultu

Panchayat secretary in ACB net for accepting 55,000 bribe

R&D, capacity building: How T.N.s knowledge city differs from GIFT City, InnovationEduCity

Woman dies of serious injuries in chain-snatching incident

Preparations are on for Srikanteshwara Temples Dodda Jathre

Assam CM claims he is not aware of BJPs deleted point blank shot video

Dibrugarh: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, February 9, expressed ignorance of the state Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) video,

CIAL to be made aviation industry hub, says Pinarayi

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich Where to watch the series in India

Hyderabad: Jeffrey Epsteins name has become increasingly popular due to the shocking revelations from the documents released in 2026. These files

Telangana: Eight-year-old raped by two relatives, including uncle

Hyderabad: An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two of her relatives, one of whom is a minor, in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Tel

Old Guard Faces New Rivals

Dominance of a Handful of Players in Telugu Film Distribution Is Facing a Challenge, With New Entrants Stepping In To Claim a Share of the Lucrat

Hyderabad to see 40-hour drinking water supply disruption

Hyderabad: Drinking water supply will be disrupted for nearly 40 hours in several parts of Hyderabad starting from Wednesday, February 11. Accord

Railway allocation for Tamil Nadu up 8.5 times since 2014, but land handover delays projects: Vaishnaw

Centre says funds not a constraint; only 24 per cent of required land handed over despite 1,465 crore paid to State

Grievance meet held for ex-servicemen in Mysuru

Messaging power: on a healthy digital marketplace | The Hindu Editorial

The data sharing policies of WhatsApp must be scrutinised thoroughly

FIH Pro League | India hopes for a winning start to a crucial year

Trade unions call for strike on February 12

Trade unions want the government to repeal the four labour codes and withdraw several proposed and existing policies affecting workers and farmer

Gold price, silver rate: Should investors expect big drops again?

Gold rate, silver price have been hitting headlines after a volatile week. Is there any chance that bullion prices may drop big in near-term.

DGCA begins special audit of charter companies

The audit, which comes in the backdrop of the Baramati air crash on January 28, will be conducted in two phases and will cover both aircraft and

What and when is Presidents Day 2026, and what will be open or closed on the day? Date, meaning, history and closures. Here's federal holidays list for 2026

What and when is Presidents Day 2026, and what will be open or closed on the day? Presidents Day 2026 falls on Monday, Feb. 16. It is a federal h

VMRDA launches Green Triangle Ecotourism project in Visakhapatnam

The citys most popular green spacesIndira Gandhi Zoological Park, Kailasagiri Hill, and Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuarywill be integrated into a

Assam: Gaurav Gogoi hits back at Himanta Biswa Sarma with counter questions, denies Agent charge

Dont chase social media, chase your goals: SP tells UPSC, KPSC aspirants

Delay in supply of free power to agricultural pumpsets under tatkal scheme irks farmers

Love Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: Women are meant to be loved, not to be understood

Love Quote of the day: This line captures Wildes belief that love is not diminished by mystery. Instead, it is enriched by it. In the context of

AIADMK councillorsstage sit-in protest at council meeting in Salem

Word of the day: Pinnacle

Pinnacle meaning: The word pinnacle signifies the highest point. It applies to literal peaks and career achievements. Historically, it referred t

Beijing residents say Japan election could affect China-Japan ties

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe power to eight-wicket win over Oman

Colombo: The highly rated Brian Bennett showed his class on the big stage with an unbeaten 36-ball 48 to complement the bowlers excellent display

Canada Indian shooting: Parents had wanted victim to return home

We had never expected this, not even in our dreams. We had been telling him to come back as it has been six to seven years since he left for Cana

Amazon is using AI to help people find their missing dogs: Here's how

Amazon Ring's new AI feature, Search Party for Dogs, is helping reunite lost pets with owners. Neighborhood Ring cameras scan for missing dogs, a

T20 World Cup: Bennet, bowlers power Zimbabwe to eight-wicket win over Oman

Bennetts form will hold the key for Zimbabwe going forward in the tournament

Villagers of Kallikudi taluk protest demanding closure of illegal quarries

Villagers alleged that quarries were illegally encroaching on government wasteland, river tanks, waterbodies, Panchami lands, and lands assigned

Train services diverted for track maintenance

T20 World Cup: Canada win toss, opt to bowl against South Africa

South Africa had finished as runners-up after losing to India in the last edition in 2024

Pandorum Technologies bags $18 mn in Series B funding to advance regenerative therapies

The India and US-based biotechnology firm said the funding will support clinical programmes, manufacturing scale-up and operations across the US

Fish sellers left to fend for themselves under unhygienic conditions in Karaikal

Nationwide strike on Thursday to see 30 crore workers participation: Trade Unions

A nationwide general strike is confirmed for February 12. Over 30 crore workers are expected to participate. This protest aims to resist governme

Iran ready to dilute highly enriched uranium if all sanctions lifted: Nuclear chief

In a significant move, Iran's atomic energy leader declared the nation is prepared to lower its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. This propos

Three women convicted for immoral trafficking in Bhadravati

Recurring brain stroke affects up to 20% of patients, Indian data shows

Godrej Agrovet launches new insecticide TAKAI for rice crops

Powered by CyclaprynTM technology, it delivers rapid feeding cessation and sustained pest control over a longer duration, says Godrej Agrovet (Cr

Ramchander Rao alleges CongressBRSMajlis nexus in local body elections

Mass reading programmes organised in schools ahead of Porunai Book Fair

Silver price prediction futures: Could silver price surge to $200 in 2026? Heres what would have to happen

Silver price prediction futures: Silver prices shocked markets in 2026 after hitting $121 an ounce, then crashing over 30% in days. Federal Reser

Accident survivors, doctors appeal to public to follow road traffic rules

Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia forgo their fees for ORomeo

Mumbai: Actors Vikrant Massey and Tamannaah Bhatia like to stick to their word when it comes to artistic pursuits. The actors, who will be seen i

J&K Plans PSA Repeal, Vows Return of Prisoners After Statehood Restoration

The PSA, introduced in 1978 by the then NC government under Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah to curb timber smuggling, had over the decades been used by

Asaduddin Owaisi files complaint against Assam Chief Minister over alleged hate speech video

'Hope that House will run': TMCs Abhishek on Oppn's No-Confidence Motion against Om Birla

'Most wanted' ganja smuggler nabbed in Chittoor

Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions similar to or worse than pre-9/11 attacks

ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026 (AP) Pakistans president has warned that the Talibans government in Afghanistan has created conditions similar to or

Visually impaired persons stage protest in Tiruchi

Naqvi to seek PM Sharifs nod on India match after Bangladesh appeal

Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi is set to request his Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to withdraw the boycott of their T20 World

Wagle Estate: Thane's BKC in the Making

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 9: Wagle Estate has rapidly emerged as a vibrant commercial powerhouse of Thane, positioning itself as the

Trump Slams Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance

This years halftime performance, apart from being a celebration of Hispanic culture, had several moments that packed a punch against mass deporta

Free meal scheme for sanitation workers launched across Central region

Nutritious meal to be served in tiffin boxes with insulated thermal carrying bags to keep the food warm; permanent and contract workers, domestic

Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals | Gharamis spectacular innings ends at 299, Bengal all but through to the semifinals

The 26-year-old becomes the third batter after Crowe and Powell to be dismissed one short of 300 in First Class cricket; his 221-run stand with G

Scientists Find Moon's Two Sides Tell The Same Geological Story

A major breakthrough occurred in June 2024 when China's Chang'e-6 mission delivered 1,935 grams of lunar samples from the Apollo Basin to Earth.

Indian family biz thrived on instinct. Now it needs something more

Indian family businesses are confident and resilient amidst global uncertainty. However, they are not adopting new technologies as quickly as int

Centre invites applications for RINL CMD, opts for search panel route

Move seen as key step to end interim leadership at Vizag Steel Plant as PSU records operational turnaround and returns to cash profit

Puthiya Tamilagam still unsure about alliance

When a single party rules, the plight of the people at grassroots goes unnoticed; solutions to peoples problems can only be found if weparticipat

Bonded labour an inhuman, illegal practice, says Chittoor Collector

3 Sisters, 1 Room, Many Lies: The Ghaziabad Triple Suicide Mystery Deepens

Multiple marriages, five children crammed in a single room, a mysterious 2018 death, and financial ruin - the triple suicide of three sisters in

Public sector banks post 18% growth in profit to record 52,603 cr in Q3

Market leader SBI alone contributed 40% to the total earnings of 52,603 crore, as per the published numbers on stock exchanges

Anti-incumbency in Tamil Nadu, says BJP leader

Minister launches free meal scheme forconservancy workers in Salem Corporation

Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein

The Ministry announced Mona Juul's resignation on February 8, in the evening, days after she was suspended as Norway's ambassador to Jordan

National interest guiding factor for India's energy imports: Vikram Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India's energy import decisions are driven by national interest, diversification and price stability, amid sc

Rajasthan police detain 12 Tablighi Jamaat men, drop them at Gujarat border

Banswara: Twelve members of Gujarats Tablighi Jamaat were detained in Rajasthans Banswara district for allegedly behaving aggressively with the p

Malaysia targets 2.1 million Indian tourist arrivals in 2026

They say Malaysia has become a much sought after wedding destination for Indians as they are comfortable with Malaysian culture, which has quite

Kannada Bhavan blueprint under preparation: DC

The facility proposed in memory of the successful conduct of the 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana is coming up in Mandya at a cost of Rs 5.50 crore

That new tax break comes at a cost: How it could be weakening Social Security

Social Security supports millions of retirees in the U.S. But the program is under pressure from money shortages, population changes, and new tax

7-Year-Old Tibetan Girl Raped In Odisha, Minor Detained: Police

A seven-year-old Tibetan girl was allegedly raped in Odisha's Gajapati district on Monday, police said.

Free meal scheme for over 9,000 conservancy workers begins in Coimbatore

Dropping Rahul was the turning point: Smaran

Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune due to chest congestion, exertion

Doctors say Mr. Pawars condition is stable, and that he has been admitted to a private room, and not the intensive care unit (ICU); grand-nephew

Third year students of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University seek free laptops

Radiance Renewables raises $100M from Impact Fund Denmark and FMO

Radiance Renewables will use this capital to expand its operations across greenfield solar, hybrid wind-solar, and behind-the-meter projects.

Food poisoning at Devarapalli ashram school: 35 students discharged

Ten students remain under medical observation and the Tribal Welfare Department In-charge Director to submit a ground-level report to higher auth

Three Try To Abduct Schoolgirl In Belthangady, Injure Her

The girl was in a scooter to school when three men, who arrived in a Maruti Omni van with their faces covered, intercepted her about 300 metres f

Indian family businesses outpace global peers in growth confidence, lag on tech investment

Indian family businesses show strong optimism for future growth, outpacing global peers. While many are embracing digital transformation and AI,

Apollo centres launch Zero to Hero campaign to stress early cancer detection

As part of the campaign, the centres hosted an expert-led interaction focusing on the benefits of early detection across cancer types

NCLT greenlights Ambuja Cements' merger with its arm Sanghi Industries

The approval comes after Ambuja Cements, in 2023, completed the acquisition of Sanghi Industries, at an enterprise value of 5,185 crore

Coimbatore Corporation to re-lay 1,847 roads at 106.55 crore

SC: 54k Cr Cyber Fraud is 'Dacoity'; SoP Needed

Noting that such offences may be due to either collusion by or the negligence of bank officials, the top court stressed the need for timely actio

Rapid Action Battalion: Inside Bangladesh's Elite Force Accused Of War Crimes

With Bangladesh's general elections scheduled for February 12, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is once again under international scrutiny.

Trump cheers Japans historic shift as LIMITLESS: Takaichi's win signals tough right-wing turn

Bird flu situation under control in A.P., says Agriculture Minister Atchnnaidu

Additional samples gathered from Sodam and Karvetinagaram have been sent to laboratory Bhopal for testing, says Atchannaidu