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Manu misses gold in shoot-off; Esha claims 25m pistol bronze

Naamya tops the junior category in a tense shoot-off while Anjali secures third place;India takes its tally to 60 medals, including 37 gold

9 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Smaran take Karnataka past Mumbai into the semis

The two forge a 147-run stand for the fourth wicket as the visiting side chases down a stiff target of 325 on the penultimate day; the eight-time champion will clash with Uttarakhand for a place in the final

9 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Arijit Singhs returns in a new musical avatar at a concert in Kolkata

From Bengali classics to global duets, the February 8 concert with Anoushka Shankar saw Arijit showcase his versatility.

9 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
Bengal BJP demands death penalty for Trinamool leader arrested for murder

The Trinamool Congress councillor in Bengals Barrackpore allegedly assaulted an 80-year-old man who was protesting against an illegal construction outside his house; the elderly man died on the spot

9 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
One year on, ASHA workers in Karnataka await promised honorarium; to strike again on February 12

The ASHA Workers Unionhas been seeking a fixed monthly honorarium of 15,000, along with anadditional2,000 for city-based workers. A 10,000 fixed honorarium, however, was reiterated by CM Siddaramaiahon January 11, 2025.

9 Feb 2026 5:52 pm
Pandemonium in J&K Assembly over SASCI; BJP walks out alleging unfairness

PDP MLA Para accused the ruling dispensation of pushing Jammu and Kashmir into a debt trap with the SASCI scheme; cautions CM that J&K should not be pushed towards a situation similar to that faced by failed states like Sri Lanka and Pakistan

9 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
Thirukattupalli to get a bypass

Higher Education Minister Govi.Chezhiaan laid the foundation stone for the project

9 Feb 2026 5:36 pm
Owaisi seeks action against Assam CM over point-blank shot video

The video, which was posted by the Assam BJP on 'X' and later removed, allegedly showed Mr. Sarma taking aim with a rifle and firing a shot at two individualsone wearing a skull cap and the other sporting a beardwith the caption point-blank shot

9 Feb 2026 5:29 pm
Karnataka Home Minister calls meeting on Feb 11 to review progress of safety measures by KSCA at Bengalurus Chinnaswamy stadium

Delegation meets Minister requesting clearances for inclusion of Bengaluru in the schedule for international cricket matches and the IPL tournament

9 Feb 2026 5:29 pm
Shimjithas bail plea to be considered today

The order was deferred to Tuesday as the judge was on leave on Monday

9 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
New dragonfly species discovered in Kerala, named Lyriothemis keralensis

Although the species has been known to be found in Kerala since 2013, it had remained misidentified for over a decade as Lyriothemis acigastra, a species previously though to be restricted to northeast India

9 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
Jana Nayagan producer to withdraw writ petition from Madras High Court

The writ petition is expected to be listed under the caption For Withdrawal before Justice P.T. Asha on Tuesday since KVN Productions LLP has agreed for the reference to the revising committee

9 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
Digital luggage locker facility on cards at Kozhikode railway station

It will be opened within a week near the existing manual cloakroom on the fourth platform

9 Feb 2026 5:23 pm
Thirupparankundram hill Dargah: Prayers only during festival days, says Supreme Court

The petition challenged the High Courts finding that the practice of offering namaz was only of a recent origin

9 Feb 2026 5:23 pm
Police head constable suspended over viral video of him abusing workers at Erode eatery

CCTV footage shows the constable damaging items in the shop, using abusive language, and attempting to assault the workers

9 Feb 2026 5:19 pm
Long way to achieve complete equality for girl children: Calcutta High Court's Port Blair Bench

The Port Blair sessions court had discharged the womans in-laws, accused of torturing her and demanding dowry from her parents, especially after she gave birth to a girl child. She killed her daughter and herself in 2021.

9 Feb 2026 5:14 pm
Govt-oppn lock horns in Lok Sabha, House adjourned for day

The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice earlier once at 11 a.m. when the business of the day began and again after a few minutes of proceedings at 12 noon

9 Feb 2026 5:13 pm
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva moves privilege notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Mr. Siva contends that Mr. Goyal held a press conference on the Indo-US trade deal before briefing the Parliament. When the Parliament is in session, all executive decisions have to be shared with Parliament before going to press.

9 Feb 2026 5:04 pm
The Rearview Podcast | The Vaccine Man: The Ukrainian who helped save India from cholera and plague

In the latest episode of The Rearview Podcast, discover the inspiring story of Waldemar Haffkine, the Ukrainian scientist who developed groundbreaking vaccines that saved countless lives in India.

9 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
Kerala govt. issues orders hiking DA, DR for govt. employees, pensioners

The rate has been hiked from the exiting 22% to 25%

9 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
BJP believes in nation first, Opposition in self-interest first, feels party chief Nitin Nabin

In his first visit to his home State of Bihar since becoming BJP chief, Mr. Nabin says he got the opportunity to visit States like Kerala and West Bengal, where party workers are making sacrifices, without worrying about what they are going to get in return

9 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 90.74 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.66 against the U.S. dollar, then gained some ground to touch 90.37, registering a gain of 28 paise over its previous close

9 Feb 2026 4:48 pm
Japan's Takaichi says will 'steadfastly protect' territorial waters

She said she plans to build a national intelligence bureau and introduce a bill to set up a committee to review national security risk of foreign investments in Japan

9 Feb 2026 4:47 pm
Iraq executes former senior officer under Saddam for 1980 killing of Shiite cleric

The National Security Service said that Saadoun Sabri al-Qaisi, who held the rank of Major General under Hussein and was arrested last year, was convicted of grave crimes against humanity.

9 Feb 2026 4:43 pm
Home Minister calls meeting to review progress of safety measures by KSCA for hosting cricket matches at M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru

Delegation meets Minister requesting clearances for inclusion of Bengaluru in the schedule for international cricket matches and the IPL tournament

9 Feb 2026 4:43 pm
Watch: Speeding luxury car hits pedestrians, injures six

A speeding luxury vehicle ploughed into pedestrians on VIP Road in Gwaltoli, Kanpur, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, injuring at least six people. Police have filed an FIR against an unidentified person, Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar Srivastava said, adding that no one has been detained so far and a detailed probe is underway.

9 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Watch: Who is Jimmy Lai? Hong Kong media tycoon jailed for 20 years

Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison under the citys national security law. Once the founder of the outspoken Apple Daily newspaper, Lais conviction marks a defining moment for press freedom and political dissent in Hong Kong. Heres a look at his journey, rise, and the case that changed everything.

9 Feb 2026 4:37 pm
Kerala Public Expenditure Review Committee calls for revenue boost, spending rationalisation for long-term growth

First report of 7th KPERC, for the period 2021-22 to 2023-24, observes that Kerala is operating in an increasingly constrained and less-than-supportive Centre-State fiscal environment

9 Feb 2026 4:29 pm
Over 70 children fall ill after consuming mid-day meal in Bihar

Locals claimed that a lizard had fallen into the food

9 Feb 2026 4:21 pm
PM did not come to Lok Sabha fearing not because of threat from MPs: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said the government is scared of having a discussion on the Budget because of the issue of the U.S. deal, the way it was done, and its impact on farmers

9 Feb 2026 4:20 pm