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Not interested in watching The Kerala Story 2, says State BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Citing freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by Constitution, the BJP leader says it is up to the courts to decide if there is anything illegal in a film

23 Feb 2026 3:25 pm
The Kamal HaasanRajinikanth reunion film: Is Nelson the right choice?

The promo of the KH x RK reunion film has turned heads. The film has music scored by Anirudh and cinematography by Rajiv Menon. But is director Nelson the best creative choice for this massive project? We debate

23 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
SIR: T.N. electorate stands at 5.67 crore as Election Commission publishes final electoral roll

In the draft electoral roll, more than 97.3 lakh electors or 15% of those on the roll were removed

23 Feb 2026 3:08 pm
Amdavad 2030 Opens Doors to Global Business Opportunities

West Midlands Mayor Leads Strategic UK Delegation to Translate Sporting Ambition into Long-Term Economic Partnerships

23 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Rendezvous with rhythm: The Mahindra Percussion Festival returns with its fourth edition

To be held in Bengaluru on March 7 and 8, the festival, organised in association with The Hindu, turns the spotlight on diverse percussive styles.

23 Feb 2026 2:59 pm
India releases first anti-terror policy PRAHAAR

MHA policy emphasises that, in addition to terrorism sponsored from across the border, criminal hackers and nation-states are targeting India with cyber-attacks

23 Feb 2026 2:54 pm
Hyderabad airport contributes nearly 68,000 crore to Telangana economy, supports 3.5 lakh jobs

A NCAER study notes that the airports rise has coincided with the States transformation into one of Indias most competitive economies

23 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
Tamil Nadu SIR: Chennai records 28.3 lakh voters in final electoral roll

Perambur constituency has the highest number of voters at 2,22,792, while Harbour has the lowest at 1,16,896

23 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
Six passengers, conductor injured as TGSRTC bus falls off a bridge into dry bed of stream

The accident occurred when the driver of the Asifabad-bound TGSRTC bus lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a narrow bridge, without a protection wall, near Shyampur

23 Feb 2026 2:52 pm
Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC

The court also raised concern over maintenance proceedings often becoming intensely adversarial, saying it rarely served the long-term interests of either parties, or their minor children

23 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
CJI says 'general' directions in 2018 hate crime judgment may be 'unmanageable', favours case-to-case action

The eight-year-old verdict had reverberated as a sharp judicial criticism against a spate of lynchings and communally-coloured mob violence which had occurred since 2014

23 Feb 2026 2:50 pm
Tamil Nadu SIR 2026: How to check your name in final voter list

The final voter roll was initially scheduled for release on February 17 but was later postponed to February 23.

23 Feb 2026 2:49 pm
First scientific assessment establishes Kaziranga as a fishing cat stronghold

The study was based on camera-trap images available from all-India tiger estimation data to determine if the feline species is rare or common in the national park

23 Feb 2026 2:47 pm
Why delaying spine surgery can lead to permanent disability

Although many spine problems are not critical at the beginning, a delay in conducting surgeries could result in total and severe long-term damage, making early diagnosis and intervention, crucial

23 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
Thunderstorm forecast in 17 Telangana districts on February 24

Hyderabad and its surrounding districts will see a generally cloudy sky

23 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
Staff collusion led to Haryana Government account fraud: IDFC Bank

IDFCs Managing Director Vaidyanathan said the bank will take some provisions as a result of the fraud and in line with its policies to recognise any stress upfront

23 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
T20 World Cup: Overconfident India needed to get rid of their ego and adapt to conditions, says Gavaskar

South Africa snapped Indias 12-match unbeaten streak at the T20 World Cup, handing the defending champions a heavy 76-run defeat

23 Feb 2026 2:10 pm
Tirupati laddu row: Administrative enquiry does not overlap criminal case, observes SC

Bench said the one-man committee administrative enquiry initiated by the Andhra Pradesh government would not come in the way of criminal proceedings in which multiple chargesheets have already been filed in court

23 Feb 2026 2:02 pm
Malaysia mulls law to curb premiership to two terms

The Southeast Asian nation currently places no cap on how many terms a premier can serve

23 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to visit Pulivendula for two-day tour from February 24

Party sources said the visit is aimed at strengthening grassroots connections and reviewing local concerns in the constituency

23 Feb 2026 1:47 pm
Three headload workers killed as godown slab collapses in Keralas Kozhikode

Two other headload workers sustain grave injuries in the incident at Valiyangadi

23 Feb 2026 1:46 pm
Chikkamagaluru police book case against people protesting death in elephant attack

They have been accused of attempting to overturn a police vehicle, among other things

23 Feb 2026 1:45 pm
Indian Embassy in Tehran advises its citizens to leave Iran

Fresh anti-Government protests have erupted in Iran as students held protests which led to clashes at several Iranian universities

23 Feb 2026 1:35 pm
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 fishermen from Pamban, seizes one trawler

They were detained while fishing between the Katchatheevu and Mannar waters

23 Feb 2026 1:29 pm
New short story anthology explores life through the lens of disability

Coimbatore-based Iniyas Half Moon is inspired by the lives and experiences of people with disabilities

23 Feb 2026 1:29 pm
Anuria death toll rises to four in Rajahmundry

All the deaths and new patients had a history of consuming milk supplied by the same vendor; Eight more patients are being treated for anuria; Blood samples of 73 families are being tested.

23 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
What happens to Indias Russia oil imports and target of $500 billion imports from U.S.?

Sources in the Commerce Ministry on February 22 said that the Indian trade teams visit to Washington, scheduled for February 23-25, will be postponed to a mutually convenient date.

23 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
Gold Futures rally to 1.59 lakh per 10 gm amid strong global cues

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for April delivery rallied by 2,946 or 1.88%, to 1,59,822 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,515 lots

23 Feb 2026 1:20 pm
College student alleges gang rape at villa in north Bengaluru; two booked

On February 14, the accused allegedly invited the complainant to a party at a place named Rex Villa, near Jakkur

23 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
Alleged custodial torture of former MP: CID DIG Sunil Kumar Naik arrested

The Bihar cadre IGP was Accused No. 7 in the alleged custodial torture of Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, who is the Deputy Speaker of AP Legislative Assembly now

23 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
Is badminton willing to trade depth for speed?

The proposal to replace the 3x21 scoring system with a 3x15 format will go to vote at BWFs Annual General Meeting in April; if adopted, it will reshape how the sport is played and the shuttlers are coached

23 Feb 2026 1:11 pm
Kerala Assembly refers Nativity Card Bill to Subject Committee

Bill is aimed at issuing a legally valid document to establish ones identity as a Keralite

23 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says NDA will fight elections to form govt in Kerala

The State has always lacked a right government which can take it to the next level of prosperity, Rijiju said

23 Feb 2026 1:07 pm
What is Keralas Nativity Card Bill: Explained

Kerala Assembly has referred to Subject Committee the Kerala Nativity Card Bill that seeks to give legal backing to the nativity card initiative for issuing an authoritative identity proof to Keralites

23 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
Supreme Court to finally hear Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board appeal on power of appointment in Guruvayoor Devaswom on March 10

The KDRB has sought a stay of the High Court decision while submitting that its functions were limited to affairs of recruitment and did not intervene in the religious duties concerning temples

23 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
RBI watching development around IDFC First Bank fraud, no systemic issue: Governor Malhotra

IDFC First Bank disclosed a 590-crore fraud committed by certain employees and others at a particular branch in Chandigarh in a specific set of Haryana state government accounts

23 Feb 2026 12:55 pm
College student dies in road accident in Hassan

Rider lost control of two-wheeler at a road hump

23 Feb 2026 12:53 pm
Villagers stage 'jal satyagraha' flagging water crisis in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra

Protesters claimed that roads were dug and pipelines were laid two-three years ago after surveys, but household taps are yet to be installed, forcing villagers to consume contaminated river water

23 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Kerala signs 2,000-crore logistics pacts with central PSUs for Vizhinjam port

Initiative marks a strategic shift to transform port into a comprehensive economic development hub, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains under public sector oversight even as the port operates on a Public-Private Partnership model

23 Feb 2026 12:49 pm
Sabarimala gold case: M.B. Rajeshs Kerala Assembly remark reveals bid to implicate Tantri, says K.C. Venugopal

We believe it reflects hostility toward the Tantri. Otherwise, why would the minister criticise a court verdict Mr. Venugopal said

23 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
Bulldozer demolition drive: Supreme Court asks district election officer to address issue of people lacking identifiable abode

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was hearing a petition filed by Sana Parveen on the plight of residents of Akbar Nagar in Lucknow

23 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
Fire breaks out in high-rise apartment in Kolkata, no report of any injury

Fire personnel carried out cooling operations to prevent any flare-up

23 Feb 2026 12:44 pm