Top News

RBI unveiles draft amendments to lending norms for Urban Cooperative Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled draft amendments to lending norms for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). It is proposing to double the

Raghav Chadha introduces Right to Recall to let voters remove MPs, MLAs

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday, February 11, called for introducing a Right to Recall mechanism, arguing that vot

Fire breaks out at warehouse in Sangareddy, second accident in a day

Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a paint warehouse at Indresham, Patancheru, on Wednesday, February 11, at around 4:10 pm. A fire tender from the P

Finance dept.s approval to new 190MLD water treatment plant at Aluva to be fast tracked

Compliance moves to the heart of corporate strategy for Indian companies

As the global marketplace undergoes significant regulatory changes, Indian firms are stepping up their commitment to compliance. The focus is tra

Bigg Boss 20: Meet the first probable contestant of season 2026

Mumbai: Reality show updates are flooding social media, with buzz already building around Bigg Boss 20, even though the new season is still month

Australian markets rally led by bank stocks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares climbed 6.8 percent after the country's largest bank clocked record-high cash earnings in the half year to

China benchmark ends flat on deflation worries

China's headline inflation readings for January 2026 underscored still-weak household demand and reinforced expectations of continued monetary su

Lenskart Q3 profit jumps 70% as global business fuels revenue growth

Lenskart reported a 38% rise in revenue, driven by strong international growth and operational efficiencies from its Tier II expansion.

Vigilance probe unearths lapses in construction of Punalur-Muvattupuzha Road

VACB cites serious irregularities in the construction of the State highway, particularly in the 30-km Konni-Plachery stretch

20-25 Congress MPs abused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, says Kiren Rijiju

Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities

Iran's supreme leader's adviser declared the nation's missile capabilities a non-negotiable red line, as indirect talks between Tehran and Washin

Youth assault case: three arrested from Kuttiyadi hideout; two have prior criminal cases

31 colonies regularized in Jammu, process now stayed by HC: CM Omar

JAMMU: (Feb 11) The process of regularisation of residential colonies in Jammu was initiated earlier and the Jammu Development Authority has alr

Rahul Gandhi's speech 'full of lies', will seek to expunge them: Kiren Rijiju

We will demand expunging of whatever lies Rahul Gandhi has spoken, says Kiren Rijiju

EC orders transfer of long serving Bengal government officials ahead of polls

The Election Commission directs the transfer of senior West Bengal government officials serving in the similar post for more than three years. Ho

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Government of Selling Bharat Mata in Trade Deal

Gandhi emphasized the need for India to protect its data, energy security, and agricultural interests, arguing that a government led by the INDIA

Quote of the Day by Richard P. Feynman: The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and

Quote of the day: Feynmans reflection stands as a guiding principle for intellectual integrity. It calls for discipline, skepticism and humility,

Armistice Capital Among Funds Backing Freshpet as Profitability Gains Take Hold

Meta: Armistice Capital and other institutional investors hold positions in the growing refrigerated petfood company. Freshpets latest quarterly

Tumbler Ridge shooting: Timeline of the incident

At least nine people were killed and 26 got injured in a mass shooting in a Canada school. The suspected attacker, a female, ended her life in se

India-US trade deal: The apple math triggers anxiety among farmers in Kashmir, Himachal

Apple growers in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh fear the proposed India-US trade deal could weaken price protection and trigger a surge in

Knowledge Leadership Forum Lecture held

Slight increase in samba procurement expected in Tiruvarur district: Food Secretary

Vande Bharat AC chair car fares much lower than those in China, Japan, France: Vaishnaw

He said while the fare of the Vande Bharat AC chair car for a 300-400 kilometre journey is around 2.19 per kilometre, the fares in these countrie

I am Thakur, I am Mishra: HDFC Bank employees verbal spat continues

Kanpur: The verbal spat between two HDFC Bank employees in Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur continues, with both parties now issuing statements explaining t

How young Indians use student credit cards to build a credit score before their first job

How young Indians use student credit cards to build a credit score before their first job For years, credit cards in India were seen as a financi

Raichur MP G. Kumar Naik flags concerns over surge in cotton import, seeks stronger policy support for domestic growers

G. Kumar Naik said the simultaneous fall in production and productivity indicated structural stress in the sector, and warned that policy inconsi

Chronic hives demands long-term care, not endless trigger searches: experts

Dermatologists now recognise chronic urticaria, particularly chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), as a long-term immune-mediated disorder that ne

Rajya Sabha member raises concern over social media impact on mental health of adolescents

In recent weeks, there have been instances of young students ending their lives, apparently due to ill-effects, including loneliness and isolatio

India-UK FTA gives Britain first-mover edge over EU: British Parliament

Britain has secured a free trade agreement with India, a rapidly growing economy. This deal positions the UK ahead of the European Union, which r

Social Media Is Influencing Youth And Adolescents : Congress MP Jebi Hisham

Congress MP Jebi Mather Hisham raises concern over social media impact on mental health of adolescents

Preventing Multiple Sclerosis from progressing to long-term disability

The progression of MS symptoms to a disability is not a foregone conclusion: with the advancement of modern therapies, this cycle can be broken p

Watch: 20-25 Congress MPs abused Lok Sabha Speaker: Kiren Rijiju

AAPs Raghav Chadha calls for Right to Recall

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday called for introducing a Right to Recall mechanism, arguing that voters sh

US imports pressure sends corn, soybean prices down

Indian corn and soybean prices dropped Wednesday. This follows a new trade deal allowing duty-free imports of U.S. soyoil and animal feed. Farmer

20-25 Congress MPs abused Speaker Om Birla in his chamber, claims Rijiju

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday claimed that 20 to 25 Congress MPs had abused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in his chamb

Feb 12 Bharat Bandh: Govt responds over 'right to strike' ahead of nationwide shutdown tomorrow

India is bracing for a significant nationwide disruption on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as a joint forum of 10 central trade unions and farmers'

Epstein Files

.

Uniform civil code will strengthen inclusive thinking of India: Mukhtar Naqvi

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said a uniform civil code will strengthen the fundamental constitutional spirit an

The Leela Concludes The Fourth Season Of #PoloInThePinkCity With A Celebration Of The Royal Sport, Culture And Refined Luxury

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 11: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts marked the successful conclusion of #PoloInThePinkCity, as the fou

Vande Mataram 6 stanzas made mandatory for schools & govt events: Check full lyrics of the National Song here

Vande Bharat Full Lyrics: The Union Home Ministry has mandated the singing of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' at schools and government events

Construction of Babri Masjid-style mosque starts in West Bengal's Murshidabad

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has started building a mosque in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The structure is modelled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid an

Rupee falls 14 paise to close at 90.70 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said while markets initially welcomed the India-U.S. trade deal, fresh concerns have emerged after the White House released its fac

Raghav Chadha asks Centre to legalise VDAs: What it means, why it matters

In the Union Budget 2022-23, the government clearly defined VDAs such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs under the Income Tax Act for the first time

Fed to hold rates through May, but Warsh may be too loose with policy, economists say

A Reuters poll of economists indicates the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady through May, with a cut expected in June. Economists a

LS Speaker Birla steps in to rectify flaws in opposition notice to remove him

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: The opposition notice for removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla could have been rejected due to flaws in drafting, but he dire

Rafale, Su-30, Tejas to be part of Vayu Shakti; demo to highlight IAFs role in Op Sindoor

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Rafale, Su-30, MiG-29, Tejas, Jaguar, among other fighter aircraft, will be part of the upcoming Exercise Vayu Shakti, and wil

SBI pips TCS to become fourth most valued firm amid sharp IT stock slide

SBI's market capitalisation rose to 10.92 trillion after its shares hit a record high, overtaking TCS, whose stock has fallen sharply from its li

AI Summit: Representatives of hotel associations meet tourism minister over high room tariffs

Confirming the development, Hotel Association of India (HAI) said in light of recent articles reporting on hotel pricing in Delhi during the AI I

What is Bithumb and did crypto exchange really give away $40 billion in assets for free? System flaw explained. Here's how many bitcoins were lost and if they have been retrieved yet

What is Bithumb and did crypto exchange really give away $40 billion in assets for free? South Korea crypto exchange Bithumb said system flaws ca

Indias complex fertiliser capacity set to rise 4 MTPA through FY29

India's complex fertiliser sector is set to add 4 MTPA capacity by fiscal 2029, boosting utilisation to 95% and curbing import dependency. Manufa

Photo of White Food in Front of Epstein, Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger Is Edited

The image has been altered using AI. The original image shows drinks on the table, not white food.

Nitish Katara murder: Delhi HC dismisses Vikas Yadavs plea for release on furlough

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea moved by Vikas Yadav, who is serving a 25-year jail term without remission

With eyes on trade deals and reform in global governance, Lula heads to India with 260 firms

The largest-ever Brazilian delegation to India marks the culmination of the highest-level engagement between the two countries over the past few

Epigraphy plays a vital role in tracing socio-political, cultural history: Thangam Thennarasu

Speaking at the inauguration of a four-day International Conference on Tamil Epigraphy organised by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeolog

In Focus podcast | What does the SCs judgement on menstrual health mean for gender equity in India?

Poonam Muttreja decodes the recent Supreme Court judgement on menstrual health and hygiene becoming a fundamental right, explains why this matter

Board of Hind Rectifiers approves investment of Rs 90 cr in Coincade Studio

At meeting held on 11 February 2026

Rahul Gandhi's speech 'full of lies', says Kiren Rijiju, seeks expungement

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju labelled Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha as full of lies. He stated the ruling alliance will request the expun

Barometers end sideways; auto shares jump

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 40.28 points or 0.05% to 84,233.64. The Nifty 50 index rose 18.

Ind vs Nam T20 WC 2026 Delhi: Check traffic advisory, Delhi metro timings, how to reach Arun Jaitley Stadium, roads to avoid, parking details

Cricket fans attending the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 matches in Delhi can travel late with extended Delhi Metro services. Traffic restrictions

Inside Chennais growing cosplay scene ahead of Comic Con India Chennai chapter

Ahead of Chennai Comic Con, a Cosplay 101 workshop brought together first-timers and seasoned cosplayers, offering a glimpse into a growing subcu

Who is Sameer Ali? Virat Kohlis lookalike from Hyderabad goes viral

Hyderabad: Virat Kohli, the famous Indian cricketer, is always in the spotlight. Whether its a match, a brand endorsement, or just a casual appea

T.N. BJP forms seven-member election management committee

In a statement, State BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran said former Union Minister and partys national executive committee member Pon. Radhakrishan wil

Stella Maris Fine Arts alumni present concept-driven show in Chennai

Twenty alumni of Stella Maris Colleges Department of Fine Arts reunite at Lalit Kala Akademi for an exhibition exploring the mystique of the ocea

India's $500 billion US imports intent draws scepticism, risks widening trade deficit

India's pledge to buy $500 billion in U.S. goods over five years faces skepticism from economists who warn of distorted commercial procurement an

Why Anil Ambani not in jail after he's named in Epstein files, asks Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

Valentines Day | Secrets to make love last from old school romantics

With Valentines Day upon us, we hear from three couples who have spent over 40 years together about the secret to an enduring relationship

Dhurandhar fame Flipperachi, who sung Akshayaa Khanna's FA9LA, to perform in India: Check cities, dates, tickets, and venue details

Flipperachi India Concert: Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, known for his viral hit FA9LA, is set to electrify Mumbai on March 13, 2026, with a high-

Australia vs Ireland Live Score Updates, T20 2026: Harry Tector's brave effort in the deep

Alliance with Congress intact, assures Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday, February 11, said that the alliance between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and th

89 minors, 9 countries, 55 years: 79-year-old French man charged for raping teens, including in India among others

Grenoble prosecutor tienne Manteaux has taken the rare step of publicly naming Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old man accused of raping and sexually

Brachio, written by Venkataraghavan, and illustrated by Ananya Broker Parekh, explores themes like differences, self-discovery and belonging

Brachio, the hero of the story, is so tall that kids asked him to pluck stars from the sky for their birthdays, his legs were so long that he use

Money Loves Speed: Why Waiting Keeps You Stuck and Broke

Money loves speedbut not reckless speed. Codie Sanchezs line, Decrease the time between having an idea and getting it done. Poverty loves waiting

Swiss major UBS opens GCC in Hyderabad, to hire 3,000 people over two years

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright set to visit Venezuela for first high-level oil talks in nearly 30 years

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright is in Venezuela this week. This marks a significant visit focused on the nation's oil industry. The U

UniVicoustic Emerges as Global Acoustic Powerhouse Combining European Innovation and Indian Manufacturing

UniVicoustic , a new global acoustic brand created through its acoustic arm, United Acoustic Private Limited , following a strategic investment i

World Book of Records Summit & Award Concludes in Indore

New Delhi [India], February 11: Indore witnessed a landmark international gathering with the successful conclusion of the World Book of Records A

Sri Lanka court convicts 2022 protest activists for murder

12 of the 16 convicted in the murder were handed death sentences by a three-member bench of the high court in the western town of Gampaha in a sp

Australia seeks charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed an Australian aid worker

MELBOURNE, Feb 11: Australia is demanding criminal charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people, inclu

GHMC, Cyberabad, Malkajgiri Municipal Corporations Zones And Circles

GHMC has been divided into 30 circles across six zones, while Cyberabad & Malkajgiri have been allotted 16 and 14 circles, respectively, spread a

UBS opens new global capability centre in Hyderabad, plans 3,000 jobs over two years

Swiss bank UBS has opened a new Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad. The company plans to hire nearly 3,000 professionals over the next two yea

Tension Erupts at Sangareddy Polling Booth as Jagga Reddy Clashes with Police

Congress leader alleges CI aided rigging for BRS candidate; threatens election boycott if officer not suspended

Watch: Speaker Om Birla faces no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha

Opposition parties led by the Congress have moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging partisan conduct. The Speak

MIC Electronics gains on bagging Rs 4-cr order from Eastern Railway

MIC Electronics added 1.20% to Rs 42.31 after it has secured a direct order worth Rs 4.45 crore from the Howrah Division of the Eastern Railway Z

Netanyahus plane crosses airspace of four ICC states despite arrest warrant

Tel Aviv: The official plane carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States on Tuesday crossed the airspace of four memb

31 colonies regularised in Jammu, process now stayed by HC: J-K CM

JAMMU: (Feb 11) The process of regularisation of residential colonies in Jammu was initiated earlier and the Jammu Development Authority has alr

The power of starting right: Platos lesson for modern success

In a world driven by speed, efficiency, and constant deadlines, the idea of slowing down to focus on beginnings can feel counterintuitive.

ONGC in advanced talks with foreign partners for joint-bidding in next hydrocarbon field auction

The Director for Strategy & Corporate Affairs stated they are in talks with several foreign partners for an agreement to bid jointly in the tenth

40 world chefs broke bread and boundaries at the IIHM International Young Chef Olympiad

Greater Cochin Development Authority open to hosting non-sporting events in Keralas Kaloor stadium without damaging turf

Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor set to host Kerala Blasters nine home matches between February 22 and May in ISL