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Union, W.B. Education Ministers spar over NEP, funds

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan cites various statistics to argue that the education system in West Bengal had deteriorated during the Trinamool Congress regime. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu refuted all the allegations

15 Feb 2026 1:13 am
State level wrestling tournament begins in Bihar

Commonwealth Games gold medallist shooter and sports minister Shreyasi Singh asserted that the dream and goal is to ensure the participation of as many players from Bihar as possible in the Olympics in the future.

15 Feb 2026 1:11 am
After couple found dead in Noida, man's family alleges murder, caste-based threats by woman's kin

The couple allegedly received taunts from the woman's family, and the man's family had received threats, including calls from international numbers warning of police action

15 Feb 2026 1:00 am
3,058 voters to be removed from final voter rolls in Ernakulam as SIR hearing comes to a close

Exclusions include deceased voters, those who have permanently shifted from the district, and persons who have relinquished Indian citizenship

15 Feb 2026 12:29 am
5,000 assistance meant to cover up DMK governments failures, says L. Murugan

He also dismisses the claims of a 30% vote share made by TVK president Vijay at a party meeting in Salem, saying there was no basis for such assertions

14 Feb 2026 11:30 pm
We thwarted BJPs attempt to halt Magalir Urimai Thogai, says Stalin

He criticises the BJP-led Centre for not introducing any new schemes or projects for Tamil Nadu and came down heavily on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami for giving away the States rights to the Centre

14 Feb 2026 11:21 pm
Kin of man who died at TVK meeting in Salem stage protest demanding solatium

TVK functionaries promise protesters that they would take up the issue with party high command

14 Feb 2026 11:16 pm
Kerala SIR: Hearings phase concludes

Final roll will be published on February 21 as per the schedule published by the Election Commission of India

14 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
Xiaomi to strengthen its mid-segment growth, stay accessible in 2026, amid price hikes

The brand entered the year 2026 with a clear intent to stay accessible to a large number of consumers in the country despite shifting market dynamics, says Sudhin Mathur, COO, Xiaomi India

14 Feb 2026 11:04 pm
ISRO could relaunch PSLV by June or July: Jitendra Singh

Gaganyaan, ISROs first crewed space mission, was slated for 2027 and would proceed as scheduled, he says

14 Feb 2026 10:55 pm
I had seconds to react: Survivor recounts horror of STRR crash that killed seven

A team from the National Highways Authority of India, which is in charge of the Satellite Town Ring Road, inspected the accident spot on Saturday

14 Feb 2026 10:53 pm
Supreme Court to hear Sabarimala review pleas on February 16

In November 2019, a majority judgment by a five-judge Constitution Bench led by the then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi had referred the Sabarimala review and writ petitions to a seven-judge Bench

14 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
Three MEMU trains in Kerala to add coaches from Feb. 23: Union Minister Suresh Gopi

The number of coaches on the trainsPalakkadErnakulamPalakkad, KollamErnakulamKollam, and KollamKottayamKollamhas been increased from eight to twelve, Mr. Gopi said.

14 Feb 2026 10:50 pm
Missing Bengaluru student in US: CS seeks MEA intervention

On Saturday, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed that it is actively coordinating with local authorities in the United States in connection with the disappearance Saketh

14 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
Police put up postersseeking information on JeM commander in Kishtwar amid reports of escape attempt

Unnecessary movement has been barred within fivekilometresfrom the International Border in Kathua district owing to sensitive situation and possibility of cross-border firing

14 Feb 2026 10:42 pm
BJP claims crossing magic figure required to take reins of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation

Newly-elected corporators have joined the party in presence of Bandi Sanjay, party sources said

14 Feb 2026 10:31 pm
Assams tea gardens make room for bamboo to fuel bioethanol plant

The 4,930-crore bioethanol plant, promoted by PSU Numaligarh Refinery Limited with support of Finnish firms, comes as a relief to farmers

14 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
Maharashtra Congress chief draws flak over remarks on Tipu Sultan, Chhatrapati Shivaji

Slamming Harshawardhan Sapkal, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the remarks, comparing Tipu Sultan with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, were deplorable

14 Feb 2026 10:13 pm
SC to hear plea accusing new data protection law of weaponising right to privacy and disarming RTI

The petition submits that Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of 2023 has amended the RTI Act to facilitate public authorities to refuse information on the ground that the details sought are of a personal nature.

14 Feb 2026 10:04 pm