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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
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
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
IndiaCuba IT council launched in Bengaluru to boost tech cooperation

The agreement establishes a structured framework for cooperation in information technology, digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, technology education, and cross-border IT business promotion between the two countries.

23 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
Chandigarh University Launches 3-Month SANDBOX Residential Program During AI Fest 2026; To Boost Startup Ecosystem in North India

AI Fest-2026: Chandigarh University Launches Centre of Excellence in Digital Marketing With Earn While Learn Model

23 Feb 2026 12:40 pm
BAFTA Awards 2026: Robert Aramayo, Jessie Buckley win acting honours, Sinners bags Best Original Screenplay

Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another led the awards with over 14 nominations from which it won six

23 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
BAFTA 2026: Sinners maker Ryan Coogler breaks record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay

The BAFTA win has also placed Coogler in a strong position ahead of the Oscars

23 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Peter Nguyen on the pros of being a comic book illustrator

Illustrator Peter Ngyuen talks about his experiences as a comic book artist and the start of his professional journey

23 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
T20 World Cup super 8: Spinners in focus as England, Pakistan eye crucial points

Pakistans own batting inconsistency remains a concern, especially against quality spin, though not in top gear England have found ways to win

23 Feb 2026 12:18 pm
Who is Nemesio Oseguera, the top drug cartel leader killed in Mexico?

Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military operation in Jalisco. Who is he?

23 Feb 2026 12:17 pm
Watch any film you want at Bengalurus Suchitra Film Society now

The film society has a collection of about 6,000 films in its digital archives, including foreign, Indian and independent cinema, which film lovers can now access

23 Feb 2026 12:15 pm
AUS Women vs IND Women: In first ODI outing after World Cup, India eyes another triumph over Australia

India had beaten Australia in the World Cup semifinal last year in Navi Mumbai and the hosts would be looking to avenge that stunning defeat

23 Feb 2026 12:09 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT likely to challenge bail granted to TantriKandararu Rajeevaru

Officials say SIT earlier sought legal opinion on overriding certain damning observations made by Kollam Vigilance court while granting bail to Tantri

23 Feb 2026 12:05 pm
Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic: MSRDC to credit toll refunds to FASTags after 33-hour ordeal

The refund, amounting to approximately 5.16 crore, will be credited directly to the FASTags of the affected vehicle owners, a senior MSRDC official confirmed

23 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
Thane tribunal orders 28.68 lakh compensation to tailor, domestic help injured in 2018 accident

The tailor suffered 80% permanent disability after paralysis of both her lower limbs, but the MACT pegged her functional disability at 50%, noting that contemporary electric sewing machines may be operated using hands and elbows.

23 Feb 2026 11:58 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: MMK to contest on DMKs Rising Sun symbol

The party led by M.H. Jawahirullah held talks with the DMKs seat-sharing committee on Monday and sought five seats

23 Feb 2026 11:57 am
U.S. to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on February 23

The U.S. CBP message noted that the collection halt does not affect any other tariffs imposed by Mr. Trump, including those under the Section 232 national security statute and the Section 301 unfair trade practices statute.

23 Feb 2026 11:50 am
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoles Mukul Roy's death, recalls long political association

The West Bengal CM said she was shocked and saddened by Mr. Roy's passing and recalled that he had worked tirelessly for the Trinamool Congress since its founding, earning acceptance across all levels of the party

23 Feb 2026 11:43 am
Keralas LDF govt to announce completion of 5 lakh houses under LIFE Mission on February 24

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says government has spent around 20,831.60 crore on LIFE Mission scheme

23 Feb 2026 11:37 am
Maharashtra Health Minister promises strict action in Thane egg-donation racket

Police recently busted the racket, wherein victims were offered 25,000 to 30,000 per cycle and repeatedly used as egg donors, resulting in physical exploitation

23 Feb 2026 11:26 am
Jharkhand civic polls: 12% voter turnout recorded in 48 ULBs till 9 a.m.

As many as 562 candidates, including 235 women, are in the fray for the posts of Mayor and chairperson, while 5,562 candidates, including 2,727 women, are contesting the posts of ward councillors

23 Feb 2026 11:25 am
Tamil Nadu SIR LIVE: ECI publishes final electoral rolls

The final electoral roll of Puducherry was published on February 14, 2026 after the statutory period for filing of claims and objections. The Union Territory has an electorate of 9,44,211

23 Feb 2026 11:23 am
Watch: Afghans mourn people killed in Pakistan air strikes

Pakistans military says it killed at least 70 militants in airstrikes along the Afghanistan border, targeting alleged rebel hideouts, while Kabul claims civilian areas were hit and calls it a violation of sovereignty.

23 Feb 2026 11:22 am
Govt exempts tailing recycling in mines from fresh green clearance

Industry experts said earlier, even activities like tailing recycling within approved mine areas required separate EC, leading to delays

23 Feb 2026 11:21 am
Custodial 'torture' case: IPS officer Sunil Nayak arrested in Bihar

IPS officer Sunil Nayak was arrested in Bihar over alleged torture of Andhra Deputy Speaker Raju.

23 Feb 2026 11:17 am
Watch: Guwahatis new airport terminal now operational

The new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport began commercial operations on February 22, marking a major boost to connectivity in the Northeast. Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the first passengers as a ceremonial boarding pass was issued. Designed by architect Nuru Karim, the award-winning terminal is inspired by Assams kopou phool and features over 140 MT of bamboo, blending regional identity with modern infrastructure.

23 Feb 2026 11:13 am
Call for dedicated scribe bank as Board exams begin

Theres a need to promote a rare category of trained student volunteers

23 Feb 2026 11:05 am
Why India is still awkward about kink, and why that may be changing

From shame and misconceptions to consent, curiosity and pleasure, Indians are open to conversations about kink in the bedroom

23 Feb 2026 11:04 am