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PM to flag off weekly Mangaluru-Rameswaram Express and Tambaram-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express on March 1

Mr. Modi would also flag off the Coimbatore-Dhanabad Amrit Bharat Express and the Nagercoil-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express from Madurai

25 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
Canadianofficials express disappointment to OpenAI representatives in wake of school shooting

Canadian officials expressed disappointment that OpenAI representatives did not present new safety measures in a meeting

25 Feb 2026 2:20 pm
Six-month-old baby's finger chopped during discharge at private hospital in Bengaluru

The Indiranagar police registered an FIR charging the nurse, doctor and hospital management under Section 125(b) (acts that endanger human life or personal safety through rash or negligent behaviour) of BNS

25 Feb 2026 2:15 pm
HP reckons memory chip crunch will linger next year, warns of PC sales slump

HP, like its rivals such as Dell, is dealing with increased costs as a shortage of memory chips has gripped the tech industry, fueled by massive AI data center buildouts that are sucking up capacity

25 Feb 2026 2:11 pm
Newly-wed Dalit couple denied entry to temple in Karnataka, officials convene peace meeting in village

After the peace meeting, the district administration comprising police and revenue officials escorted the newly-wed couple to perform puja

25 Feb 2026 2:04 pm
At Berlinale, Rima Das redefines heroism through vulnerability in not a hero

Not a Hero follows a young boy traveling from city to village, exploring the quiet, everyday courage found in vulnerability, honesty, and pause. Through Rima Dass signature realism and child-centric storytelling, the film questions traditional ideas of heroism while reflecting on patriarchy, empathy, and the inner worlds of young people. Video and Interview: Tanushree Ghosh Editing: Shivaraj S

25 Feb 2026 2:03 pm
MG Majestor : A serious contender in the SUV segment

MGs Majestor is the brands boldest full-size SUV yet, pairing a rugged ladder-frame chassis and twin-turbo diesel with rare triple diff locks and a tech-rich cabin. While interior quality and rear-seat comfort arent flawless, the overall package feels tough, modern and purpose-built. Priced right, it could be a serious contender in the segmentnA full-size flagship that leans into genuine off-road hardware, bold design and a tech-heavy cabinwhile revealing a few packaging and material compromises

25 Feb 2026 1:52 pm
Gangster Naveen Boxer claims responsibility for Kashmere Gate car shootout; FIR lodged

Gangster Naveen Boxer allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack through a social media post purported to be from him

25 Feb 2026 1:47 pm
25 Feb 2026 1:44 pm
Cheating made bigger than it actually is: Gukesh

Gukesh said he did not support Vladimir Kramnik, who has been infamously levelling charges against quite a few chess players suspecting cheating during online games

25 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
Malaysian anti-graft agency allegations: Key party in ruling coalition calls for royal inquiry

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and its chief have been the focus of a public outcry following multiple media reports accusing it of misconduct and breaching public service laws

25 Feb 2026 1:32 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: CPI (M) leader Shanmugam casts doubt on AIADMKs role in NDA seat-sharing

Some parties in the NDA had indicated that they would hold seat sharing talks only with the BJP, which the national party had not denied, said P. Shanmugam.

25 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
U.S. and South Korean Militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

The Freedom Shield drills is set for March 9-19, according to the announcement

25 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
U.S. military plane hits road barrier during Philippine training, injuring five personnel

The pilot and two other American personnel were brought to a hospital for treatment after February 24 afternoon's accident in a concrete bypass road in Laoac town in Pangasinan Province. Two other injured personnel were treated at the site, says police report

25 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
Pinarayi govt in Kerala itself a brand in PR exercise, slams Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese mouthpiece

In a hard-hitting editorial in Sathyadeepam, the archdiocese calls Kerala government out on a range of issues, including launch of a new brand of liquor, alleged data breach and spending on publicity campaigns

25 Feb 2026 1:22 pm
Supreme Court stays trial in ED case against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren

In his plea before the top court, Mr. Soren had also challenged the repetitive summons issued to him by the ED. Mr. Soren has challenged the recent Jharkhand High Court's decision refusing to quash the case against him

25 Feb 2026 1:10 pm
Two missing hostel boys traced, handed over to their parents in Kuppam

After a six-hour-long search, the boys were traced at a bus stop close to the Karnataka border

25 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
Record 4 crore in cash seized from flat of Odisha officer arrested in corruption case

This is the highest-ever cash seizure made by the anti-corruption agency in Odisha, officials said

25 Feb 2026 1:08 pm
Supreme Court refuses to ban movie title Yadav Ji ki Love Story, says it does not portray caste in bad light

During the hearing, the counsel for the petitioner argued that while they do not oppose inter-community marriages, the films portrayal of a woman was unacceptable

25 Feb 2026 1:07 pm
Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

Top players are obligated to compete in the four majors and eight Masters events, with the world rankings breakdown reduced from 19 to 18 tournaments in 2026 after the men's body removed an ATP 500 commitment

25 Feb 2026 12:59 pm
British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and his Madras connection

With Sir Edwin Lutyens bust removed from the Rashtrapati Bhavan he designed, heres a look at his links to Madras

25 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
Army pilot wounded in Maduro raid gets Congressional Medal of Honour during Trump's speech

Eric manoeuvred his helicopter with all of those lives and souls to face the enemy and let his gunners eliminate the threat, Mr. Trump said, saving the lives of his fellow warriors from what could have been a catastrophic crash deep in enemy territory.

25 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
Supreme Court junks plea challenging validity of BNSS provisions on appointment of prosecution officers

The challenge arises on the ground that the impugned provisions, though purportedly enacted to strengthen prosecution machinery, in effect subvert judicial independence by inducting members of judiciary into executive-controlled prosecutorial posts, thereby impermissibly merging judicial and executive functions, says the plea

25 Feb 2026 12:49 pm
25 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
Minister inspects unit that produces drinking water from air in school in Karnataka

The unit collects moisture from the atmosphere, condenses it, and purifies it to make potable water. The technology can produce water throughout the year without depending on groundwater or rainfall

25 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
Two children among four hospitalised after stray dog bite in Chennai

Police said the residents in Nagathamman Koil Street of Sanjay Gandhi Colony have been complaining about stray dog menace in the locality in recent times

25 Feb 2026 12:41 pm
Rahul on compromised mission, has links with pro-Pak elements: Nitin Nabin

BJP chief Nitin Nabin charged Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, with being on a compromised mission that began with his great grandfather and first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and continued through generations

25 Feb 2026 12:33 pm
German leader arrives in China to press for fair trade, help ending Ukraine war

Mr. Merz is the latest in a parade of world leaders to visit Beijing as China seeks support from other nations to push back against Trump's use of tariffs to demand concessions from trading partners

25 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Indian Navy to commission Dolphin Hunter INS Anjadip in Chennai

This is the third of eight vessels being built under the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft project

25 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Northeast U.S. scrambles to clear piles of snow as fresh storm approaches

The gigantic snowstorm this week across the Northeast United States has dropped piles of snow from Maryland to Maine

25 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
BMC Budget LIVE: All eyes on Mumbai civic body budget today

This is the first time in four years, after the elections, that the budget is being presented

25 Feb 2026 12:22 pm
Irans turmoil in International Booker Prize spotlight

War sagas, a banned Iranian novella from the late 80s, are among the 13 books in the 2026 International Booker longlist

25 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
The ghee keeping Andhra on the boil

Faith cannot be a battleground for electoral gains

25 Feb 2026 12:18 pm
ACB carries out searches at residence of brother of Deputy CM in Jammu

We are carrying out a search at the residence of Vijay Choudhary. The search is being conducted in connection with a disproportionate assets says officials

25 Feb 2026 12:17 pm
Attracting talent positioned abroad

The H-1B disruption could catalyse a wave of innovation if cities, universities, and firms strengthen social and research infrastructure to retain returnees

25 Feb 2026 12:17 pm
W.B. SIR: Supreme Court orders EROs, AEROs to submit documents received before February 14 to judicial officers

The apex court also said madhyamik admit cards may be submitted along with pass certificate as proof of birth and parentage

25 Feb 2026 12:11 pm
Inglorious retreat: On the Supreme Court and cow vigilantism | The Hindu Editorial

The Supreme Court of India has washed its hands of the responsibility to enforce its own guidelines of 2018 to prevent and punish mob violence in the name of cow protection. The trajectory of this case over the years had foretold this outcome, and fits within a disturbing pattern of judicial diffidence in the face of majoritarian politics.

25 Feb 2026 12:08 pm
After Anthropic announcement,investors look for signs of bottom in software rout

Anthropic said it was developing new tools, the so-called plug-ins, with its partners that could help with investment banking, wealth management and HR tasks

25 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Kerala-based horror 3D game, Thekku Island, to launch on February 27

The first-person person game has a run-time of three hours and is optimised for the PC

25 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Oscars 2026 predictions poll: Cast your picks for snubs, surprises and sweeps at the 98th Academy Awards

The 2026 Oscar race is coming into focus as one of the most competitive in recent memory. To help gauge how fans see the race shaping up, weve put together a set of poll questions for you to answer with your predictions

25 Feb 2026 12:04 pm
Ramesh Chennithala releases official letter on alleged SPARK data leak, questions Kerala CMs role

Senior Congress leader accuses Kerala Chief Ministers Office of orchestrating a massive collection of personal data from government employees, calling it a blatant case of data theft

25 Feb 2026 11:55 am