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Assam was in grip of fear during Congress rule, says PM Modi at Guwahati rally

Addressing the rally, the Prime Minister gave credit to party workers for BJPs success and added that We believe in organisational strength

14 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
Patient escapes from mental health centre in Thrissur, attacks three before recaptured

The accused, identified as Suraj, 31, a Nepal native, had been brought to the Thrissur Mental Health Centre from Aluva

14 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
Puducherrys final electoral roll out; UT has over 9.44 lakh voters

42,719 eligible electors added after SIR exercise

14 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
CM Adityanath calls for FIRs against those filing false reports during investigations

CM Yogi Adityanath stated that every case must be resolved only after a thorough and impartial investigation, insisting that any negligence or laxity is unacceptable.

14 Feb 2026 3:41 pm
Madras High Court orders vigilance inquiry into charge of senior advocate having received 50 lakh to pay to a Judge

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar also recuses from hearing two cases pertaining to the allegation and instructs the Registry to take the issue to the notice of the Chief Justice

14 Feb 2026 3:35 pm
Watch: Nation pays tribute to the martyrs of Pulwama terror attack on anniversary

The nation solemnly paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack on its anniversary, remembering the 40 CRPF personnel who were killed when their convoy was targeted in Jammu and Kashmir.

14 Feb 2026 3:32 pm
Online bus bookings grew 25% in 2025: redBus CEO

RedBus CEO Prakash Sangam said that pilgrimage travel and tier-3 demand far outpaced the overall growth on the platform.

14 Feb 2026 3:19 pm
ChatGPT helps physicists reveal a simple formula why it matters

If the new finding represents AI at its best in physics research, generating genuine insights that humans can rigorously verify, its success also raises a question: how reliably can AI contribute to theoretical physics?

14 Feb 2026 3:18 pm
T20 World Cup: Ind vs Pak | Pakistan captain Salman Agha backs spinner Usman Tariq

We will see about it tomorrow, Salman Agha said about the lack of handshakes

14 Feb 2026 3:17 pm
Viral Prabhavathi Amma in action again on footpaths in Kozhikode city

A video capturing the elderly womans encounter with a footpath scooter rider near Eranhipalam in Kozhikode city on February 12 had gone viral

14 Feb 2026 3:16 pm
Significant rise in fire accidents in Kozhikode put rescue squads on toes

Latest data compiled by the rescue squads point out that around 160 fire outbreaks, including major and minor ones, were reported within the last 30 days in Kozhikode district.

14 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
BLO arrested on charge of murdering lover's husband in West Bengal

BLO Rizwan Hasan Mondal and his accomplice Sagar Gyne were arrested on Friday (February 13) after dismembered body parts of 30-year-old Nasir Ali were found in a canal in Baduria, a police officer said

14 Feb 2026 3:09 pm
Ranji Trophy semifinal: Confident Bengal faces determined Jammu and Kashmir

It will be an exciting Ranji Trophy semnifinal clash between Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir

14 Feb 2026 3:08 pm
Global touch to Aizawl Half Marathon

The event attracted some 3,000 runners, including 16 international athletes, to the Mizoram capital

14 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
Duty-bound to wipe out all forms of terrorism from nation: CRPF DG

The CRPF top brass, along with senior officers from the army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, laid floral tributes to the fallen CRPF personnel on the seventh anniversary of the attack

14 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
When do you really need probiotic supplements and, crucially, when dont you? Experts explain

Supplements, experts say, should be used only when medically indicated, chosen carefully and taken under professional guidance rather than as everyday wellness products

14 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK: Finch says ill Abhishek Sharma shouldnt be hurried back into team

Abhishek missed the Group A match against Namibia due to a stomach infection that had required two days' hospitalisation.

14 Feb 2026 2:27 pm
Budget has given equal priority for development and welfare of people says JSP leader

He said that the allocation of 13,546 crores for the development of roads, ports and airports would benefit the Vizianagaram district, especially in the backdrop of the construction of Bhogapuram international airport.

14 Feb 2026 2:26 pm
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.N. playing no role in resolving conflicts

The Secretary of State added that the United States does not want to separate from Europe but to revitalise its alliance with the continent

14 Feb 2026 2:21 pm
Rahul Gandhi immature, lacks understanding of economy, says Goyal on Congress leader's textile remarks

The Congress is frustrated. It has no other scheme or solution except spreading misinformation and fabricated claims, claims Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

14 Feb 2026 2:14 pm
Andhra Pradesh presents 3.32 lakh crore budget for 202627, prioritises education, welfare and fiscal reforms

Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav also proposed the creation of an AP Wealth Fund with a seed corpus of 100 crore, inviting private equity participation to generate long-term wealth for the State

14 Feb 2026 2:14 pm
Cabinet approves three multi-tracking railway projects

These projects include the construction of third and fourth lines between Kasara-Manmad, Delhi-Ambala, and Ballari-Hosapete

14 Feb 2026 2:11 pm
Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with 10,000 cr corpus

The key focus would be on deep tech startups, early growth stage startups through smaller funds, tech-driven innovative manufacturing startups, and sector/stage agnostic startups

14 Feb 2026 2:04 pm
PM Modi inaugurates 3,030 crore bridge on Brahmaputra

The 3,030-crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu will connect Guwahati with North Guwahati.

14 Feb 2026 1:56 pm
Gangster arrested after encounter in Haryanas Hisar

Pawan alias Musa sustained a bullet injury in his leg after the encounter and was admitted to the civil hospital, they said.

14 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
Part of metro rail pillar collapses in Mumbai's Mulund area; 3-4 persons feared injured

The incident took place around 12.20 p.m. on the arterial LBS Road in front of the Johnson and Johnson factory, the official said.

14 Feb 2026 1:33 pm
Modi makes historic landing at Emergency Landing Facility in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Northeast Indias first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Dibrugarh, Assam, a 4.2-km dual-use runway built on Moran Bypass. The facility, designed in coordination with the Indian Air Force, can handle fighter jets up to 40 tonnes and transport aircraft up to 74 tonnes.

14 Feb 2026 1:27 pm
Three CRPF personnel, civilian killed after car rams into stationary truck in Chhattisgarh

Four CoBRA personnel, along with the civilian driver, were heading to Raipur from Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar district, to travel to their native places on leave, the official said.

14 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
Union Cabinet approves converting North and South Blocks into museum

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet passed a resolution that the new PM Office will now be called as Seva Teerth.

14 Feb 2026 1:21 pm
Over 6.5 kg heroin dropped by drone from Pakistan seized along IB in Jammu

The contraband was recovered during a joint operation of the Border Security Force and police in a forward village of the R.S. Pura Sector

14 Feb 2026 1:19 pm
Five construction workers in Chennai injured after temporary lift cable snaps at Centenary Park

Police said the temporary lift was being used to transport materials and it snapped due to overloading, causing the workers to fall from a height of about 15 feet

14 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
Derogatory language against Shankaracharya is verbal violence: Akhilesh Yadav

Using highly derogatory language against Shankaracharya is both verbal violence and a sin. Along with the person who said this, those who thumped the tables in flattery will also be guilty, says Samajwadi Party cheif Akhilesh Yadav

14 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
Woman arrested for chain-snatching attempt posing as census official

Police sources said on February 13, 2026, while a woman named Shyamala (55) was alone at her house in AVM Nagar, Putlur, an unidentified woman entered the house claiming to be conducting census operations

14 Feb 2026 12:53 pm
M.P. government transfers 11 IAS officers in late-night reshuffle; Congress flags move

Reacting to the reshuffle, the Madhya Pradesh Congress alleged that corrupt elements were protected in the Excise Department, and it also referred to alleged irregularities in Indore and deaths due to toxic liquor in Jabalpur.

14 Feb 2026 12:38 pm
Andhra Budget: Launch of Amaravati Quantum Valley at the forefront of deep-tech innovation, says Payyavula Keshav

Finance Minister thanked PM Modi for supporting the developing of Amaravati and also initiating the process to introduce legislation to accord statutory status

14 Feb 2026 12:33 pm
Why university rules about equivalency certificates need urgent reform

Equivalency has become a gatekeeping tool rather than a standardisation process leading to confusion, inconsistency, and systemic exclusion

14 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
All you need to know about: angioplasty

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure performed primarily in arteries supplying oxygenated blood to the heart, neck, legs or kidneys

14 Feb 2026 12:22 pm
T20 World Cup: Weather could play X-factor in India vs Pakistan match, rain not ruled out

According to AccuWeather, Colombo will experience 100% cloud cover on February 15, with a roughly 13% chance of rain in the evening

14 Feb 2026 12:20 pm
Student from Karnataka studying at UC Berkeley reported missing in U.S.

The Consulate is in touch with the family and also is in contact with the concerned local authorities to locate the student, says Indian consulate in San Francisco

14 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
Henley Passport Index: India rises to 75th, loses one visa-free destination

Indian passport rose 10 ranks to 75th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 56 countries

14 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
Watch: Valentines Day special: Kalyanamalai Mohan on wedding trends and modern love

Long before Sima Aunty and dating apps, Tamil Nadu had one matchmaker Kalyanamalai Mohan. From the rise of television to changing ideas of love and marriage, this OG Tamil matchmaker looks back on his rich 26-year experience of playing Cupid and facilitating over 6.5 lakh weddings. In this Valentines Day special interview withThe Hindu, Mohan talks about matchmaking, marriage trends, love and how decision making have evolved over decades from horoscopes to modern expectations.

14 Feb 2026 12:15 pm
Sharad Pawar to be discharged from Pune hospital on February 14: Doctors

The 85-year-old Rajya Sabha member was brought to Ruby Hall Clinic earlier this week from his residence in Baramati town, Pune district, after he complained of difficulty in breathing and a persistent cough

14 Feb 2026 12:14 pm
Judicial leadership suffers when we pretend judges are perfect: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI also called for a radical shift in how judicial leadership is perceived, advocating for the creation of a Commonwealth Apex Body

14 Feb 2026 12:13 pm
The end of the aisles: Readers get nostalgic as British Councils physical library in Chennai bids adieu

With the British Council Library in Chennai, a cherished cultural and academic hub since 1948, closing its physical doors as part of a transition to a digital-only model, longtime visitors reflect on the profound impact the space has had on their lives

14 Feb 2026 11:59 am