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Shivaratri celebrations at Meenakshi Temple

Belagavi-based IT company challenges US-based AI major Anthropic for using same name

The petitioner has requested the court to restrain the company from using the name Anthropic, not to operate in India with that name, and pay dam

Bihar police aspirant allegedly forced into pakadwa vivah; rescued, say police

Case highlights forced marriage and abduction concerns in Bihars Samastipur

How a 17-year-old is using OpenAI tools to make animal healthcare smarter

Using OpenAI tools as his research collaborator, Anshul Bhatt mastered complex code and turned ambitious ideas into working prototypes. His creat

Collector urges farmers to embrace modern methods at Tirupati Kisan Mela

Crop residue management programme launched

Encroachments in front of Gangaikondacholapuram temple raises concern among conservationists

The Brihadisvara Temple, listed as one of the three Great Living Chola Temples by UNESCO, is a protected monument under the maintenance of the AS

Hair-crested drongo sighted for the first time in Madurai

Berchmans Award for Ginson P. Joseph

Man-eating bear captured after killing one on Telangana-Maharashtra border

Hyderabad: The Maharashtra Forest Department, on Thursday, February 12, tranquillised and captured a man-eating bear that attacked eight people r

Eicher Motors gets green nod for Cheyyar expansion; Royal Enfield annual capacity to rise to 20 lakh units

While the companys proposal submitted to the State government for EC states the investment as 1,104 crore, a company release showed the amount as

Congress lodges complaint against BJP for portraying Yathindra in a derogatory manner

Dharwad DC emphasises need to work together for comprehensive development of district

Deputy Commissioner has informed officials that they should contact her directly in cases of matters that required urgent action, and has said th

UN-accredited org 1M1Bs push to empower climate-ready workforce

1M1B, in collaboration with Microsoft, MeitY Startup Hub, and the Government of Karnataka, has launched a green skills and applied AI centre of e

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 120.55 feet

Watch: Why Balochistan remains in conflict with Pakistan | The Hindu Explainer

Balochistan is once again at the centre of Pakistans longest-running internal conflict following a major military operation and coordinated milit

SRIOR completes one year of TomoTherapy Radixact

VAO caught while receiving bribe for name transfer of patta near Tirumangalam

Over 700 acres to be acquired for new four lane road connecting Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur and Kanniyakumari

Music festival part of Shivaratri celebrations from Feb. 13

A three-day music festival Shivasphurti Mahashivaratri Suvarna Sangeetotsava will be held in Dharwad to coincide with Mahashivratri celebrations

Top news of the day: Inflation rates at 2.75% in January under new CPI series; Counting under way after polling ends in Bangladesh with sporadic incidents of violence, and more

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Chennai Egmore-Kanniyakumari-Chennai Beach special trains for Sivarathiri trains

Thukral and Tagra serve Bitter Nectar at Bikaner House

Featuring hundreds of clay lions and interactive games with apricots, Sustaina Indias third edition brings hot-button topics such as climate chan

Love can wait, scammers wont: Hyderabad CP warns youth

Hyderabad: Ahead of Valentines Day, Hyderabad City Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Thursday, February 12, issued a public alert warning cit

HM suspended over poor teaching standards at welfare school in ASR district

Paderu ITDA PO issues the suspension order after finding that the teaching was ineffective and academic standards were not met at the school

Potential Linked Credit Plan released in Tiruppur

General strike near total in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

Strike was largely peaceful, but normal life was severely affected with all commercial establishments, including shops and restaurants, remaining

Rahul Gandhi wants to start civil war in India: Giriraj Singh

New Delhi: Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday, February 12, launched a scathing attack at Rahul Gandhi, calling him liar and rowdy and alle

Conduct of certain members during Governors address painful, says Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu

Sloganeering and tearing of papers are highly unfortunate and distressing, and such actions diminish the prestige of the august institution, he s

Rising temperature triggers heat warning in Kerala

KSDMA has advised the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. At present, the variation in maximum daytime temperatures across

Farmers lay siege to Tiruchuli taluk office protesting against permission granted for stone quarry in Vadapalai

Madras HC orders enquiry into corruption allegations at NLC India

CBI to examine 422-crore allegations against the PSU

High personal income tax collection does not mean middle class being suppressed: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that high personal income tax collection does not indicate suppression of the middle class. She highli

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 Aircraft under Buy (Indian) category

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for the acquisition

Anna Nagar sports centre in Tiruchi gets ready for launch, membership enrolment begins

Separate fee structure had been prescribed for annual and monthly membership while individual user charges will apply for each sport for peak hou

Wipro to hike salaries from March 1, bringing much-needed relief to staff

IT major to implement salary increments from March 1 after deferring hikes in September; percentage of increase not immediately specified

UK economy struggles for growth in fresh blow to government

Britain's economy expanded by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, impacting Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Full-

Around 2,000 member of trade unions arrested for road picketing in Virudhunagar district

Bharat Bandh has little impact on normal life

KITE rolls out AI-integrated entrance training programme for higher secondary and VHSE students

Extensive mock tests are also available on the portal www.entrance.kite.kerala.gov.in for self-practice

Bengaluru set to experience Hyderabads Ramzan nights this year

Ramzan has always been a vibrant and unforgettable affair in Hyderabad, transforming the citys nights into a bustling tapestry of culinary deligh

The lure of the Persian Gulf is far from over, says Ravi Pillai

The world will not functionwithout energy, and for energy, the Persian Gulf will have to continue tofunction, he tells The Hindu. Keralites tend

Land allotment delays stall CUK Capital Centre in Thiruvananthapuram

Bureaucratic delays continue to impede the project, notwithstanding the repeated assurances from the government; at present, the centre functions

Who is Gloria-Sophie Burkandt the 27-year-old German model linked to ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt?

Tech billionaire Eric Schmidt is reportedly close to a German model 43 years his junior. The pair were seen together at the World Economic Forum.

New CPI series to improve basis for formulating monetary, fiscal policies: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series will improve the quality of data used for

Muslim Personal Law Board objects to Govts mandate on Vande Mataram recitation

Will challenge the notification in court of law if the Union Government does not withdraw it, says Muslim Personal Law Board

Valentines Day Special: Bill on Tamasha Experience for Couples

With its vibrant yet intimate setting, TA.MA.SHA aims to create a warm, refined Valentines experience where couples can pause, connect, and celeb

After 13 years, Centre revives Rs 3.6 lakh crore 114-Rafale plan

New Delhi: The defence ministry on Thursday, February 12, cleared a long-pending proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under a government-t

What is the Tinkerbell Effect in Bitcoin (BTC USD)? Why belief alone can move crypto prices

Bitcoin price drop reason: Bitcoin's price dropped below $66,000 on Wednesday morning. This decline is linked to the fading 'Tinkerbell Effect',

IRS refund at irs.gov: Know exact number of days it takes for income tax refund

IRS Refund: If you file electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund. If you choose direct deposit, it shou

Oranje Ready to Blossom

As the Netherlands prepare to take on USA in their third game at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, all-rounder Logan van Beek said it is time for the

India Incs AI learning problem isnt the learning. Its the application.

LG Sinha Chairs 50th Meeting Of SASB; Pratham Pooja For Amarnath Yatra On June 29

SASB approves Laser and Sound Show dedicated to Baba Barfani Accidental insurance cover for registered yatris, service providers, officials, seas

CCI imposes 27.38 crore penalty on Intel Corp for unfair biz practices

The penalty has been imposed on the company for abusing its dominant position in the market for Boxed Micro Processors (BMPs) for desktops in Ind

The Social Security threshold to watch when filing your 2025 taxes for 2026

Many retirees do not know that Social Security can be taxed. It depends on total income, not just the benefit amount. Fixed income limits decide

Column | Shrinking space for books

As book supplements are dropped, literary festivals feel like the last sanctuaries for readers

Sebi to review NSDL root-cause report on tech glitch: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Regulator will examine NSDL's root cause analysis of the recent technical glitch that disrupted inter-depository settlements, Chairman Tuhin Kant

Chandragiri Properties Launches Premium Plotted Project Chandragiri Hillview In North Bengaluru

New Delhi [India], February 12: Realty developer Chandragiri Properties has announced the launch of Chandragiri Hillview, a premium plotted devel

India moving towards self-reliance in nuclear sector, setting its own timelines: Govt

India's nuclear capacity is set to triple to nearly 22,380 MW by 2031-32, with the third and fourth units of the Kudankulam plant expected by 202

Who is Satish Sanpal? The school dropout who buys 3 kg gold every year for his wife and once gifted a Rs 5 crore car to his child

Netflix's 'Desi Bling' teaser highlights Indian expats in Dubai, featuring businessman Satish Sanpal. His wife, Tabinda, revealed he gifts her th

Bengaluru continues to be Indias GCC capital: Report

Bengalururecorded over 12millionsquarefeet of GCC leasing in 2025, far ahead of its nearest competitors --Pune with 4.8 million square feet and H

Agnikul to host orbital data centre, ropes in NeevCloud as first customer

Chennai-based space tech start-up will use its patented upper-stage platform to host AI data modules in orbit, with NeevCloud as its first custom

INR settles higher as foreign fund investments lift investor sentiments

The Indian rupee appreciated 17 paise to settle for the day at 90.61 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as foreign fund investments

Midwest consolidated net profit rises 29.40% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 10.02% to Rs 128.86 crore

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services consolidated net profit rises 84.25% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 56.00% to Rs 525.55 crore

Retail inflation in India recorded at 2.75 pc for January with 2024 as base year

Indias CPI inflation for January 2026, with the new 2024 base, is 2.75 percent. Food and housing inflation were lower, while gold and silver jewe

Honasa Consumer consolidated net profit rises 92.93% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 16.24% to Rs 601.54 crore

HMA Agro Industries consolidated net profit rises 226.42% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 41.54% to Rs 2059.45 crore

Tega Industries consolidated net profit declines 63.67% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 1.36% to Rs 403.71 crore

Valentines Day | Love in the era of -ships?

As Valentines Day 2026 approaches, relationships are evolving, particularly among the younger generation, reflecting a response to the pressures

India now has access to 70 pc of the global market, mostly at zero duty: Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Indias trade deals open markets covering 70 pc of global GDP, making affordability and last-mile delivery a c

Kanani Industries consolidated net profit declines 45.07% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 36.42% to Rs 28.47 crore

Kerala Ayurveda reports consolidated net loss of Rs 4.45 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 5.88% to Rs 32.96 crore

Vaarad Ventures reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.03 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Praj Industries reports consolidated net loss of Rs 12.39 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 1.35% to Rs 841.49 crore

Black Rose Industries consolidated net profit declines 22.81% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 14.31% to Rs 75.15 crore

MMTC consolidated net profit rises 1164.21% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 36.00% to Rs 0.34 crore

Motor & General Finance reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.03 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 6.32% to Rs 1.63 crore

Weizmann consolidated net profit rises 19.10% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 0.42% to Rs 28.46 crore

Mukand consolidated net profit declines 31.28% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 5.48% to Rs 1331.41 crore

Rhetan TMT standalone net profit rises 220.14% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 3.61% to Rs 6.15 crore

Tiger Logistics (India) standalone net profit declines 29.45% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 13.37% to Rs 139.02 crore

Modern Engineering and Projects reports standalone net profit of Rs 3.37 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 9.35% to Rs 24.80 crore

Digi Yatra plans expansion to international travel with passport-based enrolment

Speaking with L.V. Navaneeth, CEO, The Hindu Group, Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi addressed concerns around data security, stating

Visakhapatnam to Host Major Naval Events: IFR, MILAN, and IONS 2026

This collaboration underscores the importance of collective maritime security and trust-building among nations.

Lyons Corporate Market reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 28.57% to Rs 0.27 crore

B J Duplex Boards reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.28 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil

Bharat Bandh: Left, Congress hold protests across Telangana

Hyderabad: Congress, CPI, CPI(M) leaders and workers held protests in Hyderabad and other places in Telangana on Thursday, February 12, as part o

Prism Finance reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.49 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 83.98% to Rs 0.33 crore

Fact-Check: Scripted Video Viral as Real Engagement Ceremony at Metro Station

We traced the viral clip to an Instagram page which was under listed under the category of a creator.

Shree Manufacturing Company reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.01 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Reported sales nil