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Ahead of elections, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces major cash payout for women

Ahead of elections in the State, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced a major bonanza for women, crediting 5,000 each to the bank accounts of 1.31 crore beneficiaries underthe Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme.

13 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
Father of Indian student killed in U.S. dies just before $29 million settlement

A relative said that the family is currently mourning, and it was not appropriate to speak about the settlement money.

13 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
St. Aloysius university to host TEDxStAloysius in Mangaluru on February 21 and 22

P. Ranjan Rao, advocate; Gavin Mathias, CEO, Mathias Aluminium Systems Private Limited; and Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions are expected at the inauguration

13 Feb 2026 1:46 pm
Youth booked for playing Vijays film song over Palani temples public address system

According to temple sources, the youth gained unauthorised access to the microphone station, typically used for security announcements and broadcasting devotional hymns, during a brief period when staff members were away from the desk.

13 Feb 2026 1:40 pm
Second U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly heading to West Asia as Iran tensions run high

The Ford's deployment, first reported by The New York Times, will put two carriers and their accompanying warships in the region; already, the USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying guided-missile destroyers are in the Arabian Sea

13 Feb 2026 1:40 pm
WTT Star Contender Table Tennis: Lubomir Jancarik upsets Manav Thakkar in opening round

World No. 174 Lubomr Jancarik of Czechia stunned the 33rd-ranked Indian, seeded four, in four games (11-6, 11-7, 9-11, 11-9), producing one of the biggest upsets of the event so far

13 Feb 2026 1:37 pm
Supreme Court asks Himachal Pradesh govt, SEC to hold local body polls by May 31

The Bench, however, said that keeping in mind the monsoon and consequential difficulties usually being faced by the hill State, the poll process must be concluded before May 31

13 Feb 2026 1:35 pm
Aiming for 50 more airports in 5 years, will provide huge real estate opportunities: Aviation Minister Naidu

On an average, a new airport or a new terminal is built every 33 days in India, Mr. Naidu said

13 Feb 2026 1:30 pm
What is a Substantive Motion, under which BJP MP is seeking Rahul Gandhis disqualification

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has demanded that the Lok Sabha membership of Mr. Gandhi be cancelled and he be debarred from contesting elections for life

13 Feb 2026 1:26 pm
Four schools in Delhi receive bomb threats

Police are conducting searches in the schools; children evacuated

13 Feb 2026 1:21 pm
With 33 donors, January 2026 sets a record in deceased organ donations in T.N.

Significantly, the maximum contributor was a peripheral medical college hospital Government Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital which functions as a Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre (NTORC)

13 Feb 2026 1:18 pm
High Courts cannot order conduct of counselling beyond admission deadline even if medical seats go vacant: Madras HC

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan hold that only the Supreme Court can carve out exceptions in deserving cases

13 Feb 2026 12:59 pm
Nara Lokesh says govt schools will be upgraded to be on par with private ones

Why were bills pending to education department not cleared by the previous government?

13 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
Software engineer killed in road accident in Chittoor

The container on the lorry, which was travelling at high speed, suddenly leaned to the right and fell onto the car, crushing it along with Anudeep

13 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
Asian shares mostly lower after sharp Wall Street losses on AI-related worries

SoftBank Group, which has a focus on AI, fell 6.8% even as the company reported a quarterly profit building on its investments in OpenAI, among other gains

13 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Bronte Parsonage Museum| Walk where Jacob Elrodi and Margot Robbie did in Wuthering Heights

Ahead of the release of the film Wuthering Heights based on Emily Brontes iconic novel we walk through the Bronte Parsonage Museum at Haworth, UK

13 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Teenage brothers killed in roof collapse in Tiruvannamalai

The deceased, M. Abinesh (17) and his brother M. Mukesh (15), were residents of Vallur village and studying in Classes 11 and 9 respectively at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Vandavasi

13 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
Supreme Court grants interim bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatts wife in fraud case

The court impleaded Mr. Murdia in the case and issued notice to the State of Rajasthan. It scheduled the case for further hearing on February 18

13 Feb 2026 12:49 pm
Copa del Rey: Atletico hits Barcelona for four to take giant step toward final

The winner of the tie will face Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao in the final

13 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
State Highways begins work on Outer Ring Road in Tirupattur town

The new stretch will act as an alternative route for vehicles to reach key towns like Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Hosur, Vellore, and Tiruvannamalai without using narrow stretches in Tirupattur town

13 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
Nani's The Paradise postponed, new theatrical date announced

Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film, starring Nani in the lead, tells the gripping story of a tribal community standing up for their rights

13 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
Prisoners in Karnataka sing national anthem, naada geethe twice daily to promote harmony, discipline and positivity

Director General of Police (Prisons) Alok Kumar said the initiative aims to reform inmates by encouraging a sense of national and cultural connection

13 Feb 2026 12:39 pm
Gangavaram police station SI, station writer under ACB special court investigation

Station writer Veera Babu was caught red-handed taking a bribe at the SI's direction

13 Feb 2026 12:31 pm
What explains Bengaluru Metros annual fare hike? | Decode Karnataka

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) has put on hold the implementation of the proposed annual fare revision for Namma Metro, which was scheduled to come into effect on February 9, 2026.

13 Feb 2026 12:29 pm
Tu Yaa Main movie review: Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor pull off this killer collab

Director Bejoy Nambiar finally marries craft with content in a class-crossed romance with a reptilian twist

13 Feb 2026 12:13 pm
Kerala motivational speaker and former police officer Philip Mampad detained in POCSO case

Philip Mampad, known for conducting motivational classes for youngsters through offline and online platforms, was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a minor, say police

13 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Shops allotted to 300 vendors on Marina Beach

The process was carried out under the supervision of former Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court N. Paul Vasanthakumar, with the support of an Adhoc Committee comprising Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) officials led by Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran

13 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Im always working on some new delivery, says Varun Chakravarthy

In two overs, Varun claimed three wickets to seal the deal for India in the T20 World Cup Group-A clash against Namibia

13 Feb 2026 11:55 am
Review of Mariana Enriquezs Somebodys Walking on Your Grave, translated by Megan McDowell

Enriquez takes readers along on personal tours of 21 cemeteries

13 Feb 2026 11:52 am
Elephant tusks worth 2 crore stolen from Pangode Military Station in Kerala

Police suspect link to a recent DJ party held at the unit

13 Feb 2026 11:47 am
Delhi: exploring the many versions of a city that co-exist

Kahaani: Dilli Ki is a two-day festival which is reclaiming the capitals heritage through music, stories, and spices

13 Feb 2026 11:41 am
Shooting at South Carolina State University residence complex kills 2, wounds 1

University officials have not confirmed the victims' identities or the condition of the person wounded, the school said in a news release

13 Feb 2026 11:38 am
Winter on a plate: A culinary trail through Delhi

As winter settles over Delhi, the citys culinary landscape flourishes with traditional seasonal dishes, inviting food enthusiasts to indulge in comforting delights like nihari and gajar halwa at iconic local eateries.

13 Feb 2026 11:38 am
At Indias Grand Canyon

A bumpy ride, colourful rocks, and a surprise warning ... Taran has adventures galore in Gujarat.

13 Feb 2026 11:37 am
When the sea takes over

Ancient cities that disappeared into the sea have been found fairly intact. How?

13 Feb 2026 11:36 am
Bean talk: What to expect at the India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2026 in Bengaluru

The festival was created to bring the entire coffee ecosystem into one shared space, from coffee growers, brands and baristas to enthusiasts. The fest takes place from on 1214 February 12 to 14 at Chamara Vajra

13 Feb 2026 11:19 am
Love in the time of quick commerce: How Valentines Week is driving pressure and loneliness

Valentines week has steadily expanded in India, fuelled by social media validation and the speed of delivery platforms that promise love at the tap of a button.

13 Feb 2026 11:10 am
Workers join Bharat bandh in Maharashtra, demand to scrap new labour codes

Organising a legal strike is made difficult, and the government will put you in jail for an illegal strike. Provident Fund contribution is reduced, and working hours can be increased to 12 hours per day, said Shailendra Chauhan, General Secretary of Mumbai, CITU

13 Feb 2026 10:55 am
As multilateralism erodes, India must reframe its foreign policy

Multilateral structures and international institutions are withering away as power politics and transactional relationships reshape the new world order; India must reframe foreign policy beyond strategic autonomy, build endogenous capabilities, diversify trade, and pursue Viksit Bharat 2047

13 Feb 2026 10:54 am
T20 World Cup 2026: Australia wins toss, opts to bowl against Zimbabwe

Both sides made two changes each from their previous match playing XIs

13 Feb 2026 10:54 am
13 Feb 2026 10:47 am
Anthropic clinches $380 billion valuation after $30 billion funding round

Anthropic's recently launched series of plugins for its Cowork agent had sparked a brutal selloff in global software stocks as investors debated the disruptive potential to the sector from sophisticated AI models

13 Feb 2026 10:36 am
T20 World cup 2026: Im a changed man now, says Ishan Kishan

After bludgeoning the Kiwi attack to all parts to help India romp to a 4-1 series victory and force his way into the first-choice XI, he is now lighting up the T20 World Cup as well

13 Feb 2026 10:36 am