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T20 titan Seiferts Bam Bam redemption

After a dismal 2021 World Cup and heartbreaking absences in 2022 and 2024, the stars are finally aligning for the 31-year-old Kiwi; the dashing wicketkeeper-opener has started his 2026 campaign with two match-winning knocks in Chennai, the city where he had to isolate himself for two weeks after testing positive for Covid during IPL 2021

12 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
T20 World Cup: Main theme is to be adaptable and ready for any situation, says Van Beek

The transition to night games in India adds another layer of uncertainty for the Netherlands; USAs Jahangir highlights the struggles of the associate nations, points to limited fixtures, funding, and exposure

12 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
Trade union strike evokes lukewarm response in Vizag

Business at most of the shops, malls, and retail outlets continues as usual; banks, schools, and government offices remain open

12 Feb 2026 11:34 pm
Racing activities of Bangalore Turf Club to move to Kunigal Stud Farm

The existing turf club in the heart of Bengaluru will be turned into a lung space; BTC will be given two years to move to the Stud Farm

12 Feb 2026 11:27 pm
Left parties, trade unions vow to fight against Centres anti-worker policies

They demand that the Central government repeal the four Labour Codes, fix a minimum wage of 30,000, and strictly implement labour laws

12 Feb 2026 11:19 pm
Expert calls for chemical processes to promote resource efficiency

Participants of conference on Eco-Adaptive Research for Techno-Sustainable Harmony stress the need for developing recyclable and biodegradable materials to support circular economy model

12 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
Bengalurus rose exports more than halve in five years, but domestic markets surge

The export of roses has become unviable for most growers as the government introduced 18% GST on freight on the sector

12 Feb 2026 11:16 pm
Union Minister lauds States education reforms at AI Conclave in Delhi

Dharmendra Pradhan visits the special stall set up by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department

12 Feb 2026 11:09 pm
Government can file FIR or move Privilege Motion, I will stand with farmers: Rahul Gandhi on criticism of U.S. trade deal

In a video on social media, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition launched a sharp attack on the government over the agreement saying PM Narendra Modis reins were in the hands of U.S. President Donald Trump

12 Feb 2026 11:06 pm
A case against the SHANTI Act | Explained

Why are suppliers indemnified? What does the Act change in the CLNDA? Does capping liability create moral hazard? How much of Indias electricity comes from nuclear energy? Why have past nuclear capacity targets been missed?

12 Feb 2026 10:52 pm
Polling ends in Bangladesh for parliamentary election and referendum for constitutional changes

Credible early trends of the results are expected to trickle in by early morning of Friday (February 13, 2026), party sources said

12 Feb 2026 10:52 pm
Muslim bodies oppose Vande Mataram notification, allege it is against Constitution

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad Madani called it a blatant attack on religious freedom of the minorities

12 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
Unlearn, relearn to stay relevant in evolving technological era, say experts

They point out that with technology evolving rapidly, organisations must unlearn outdated practices and relearn new skills. While resilience remains non-negotiable, real-time testing is essential to build robust disaster recovery system, they say

12 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
Congress demands Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puris resignation

Congress leader Pawan Khera asks why he organised a visit for LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman when there is a full-fledged Indian Embassy

12 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
Three students in Thiruvananthapuram run a successful business of wall posters

Ajnas S, Anandakrishnan and Adhilsha S have been designing and selling wall posters under the brand name Urban Posters

12 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
Supreme Court underscores Tamil Nadus due representation on UPSC committee set to recommend regular police chief

The court agrees with Tamil Nadus contention that the slot of DGP on the UPSC empanelment committee should not remain vacant merely because the acting DGP is also a candidate in the zone of consideration

12 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
30 crore workers, farmers participated in general strike, trade unions say

The strike call, issued jointly by the central trade unions and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, was to protest against the recent slew of FTAs, Labour Codes; strike actions reported from 600 districts, unions say

12 Feb 2026 10:39 pm
Now, airlines oppose relaxed duty norms for cabin crew

Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), in a letter to DGCA, opposes expansion of definition of night duty from midnight5 a.m. to midnight6 a.m., scheduling of weekly off at crew members home base, and calls for single-room accommodation during layovers instead of shared rooms.

12 Feb 2026 10:34 pm
Cabinet nod for Shakti scheme smart cards to streamline zero ticket system

Introduced on June 11, 2023, as the first of the Congress governments five guarantees, the Shakti Scheme allows women, including transgender persons and students, to travel free of cost on non-premium State-run buses

12 Feb 2026 10:33 pm
Viswanathan Anand trains students in chess workshop at Velammal Global School

The main objective of the event was to develop proteges and take the sport to more places in the State; the Chess Masterclass will show that it is about learning

12 Feb 2026 10:22 pm
Did Sonam Wangchuk see videos cited as proof for detention under NSA, Supreme Court asks Govt.

Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj told the top court that the authorities banked on 23 videos to order the detention of Sonam Wangchuk, and everything was supplied to the activist

12 Feb 2026 10:18 pm
UDF will take steps to boost Kerala economy: Satheesan

Opposition leader says the front will win majority of Assembly seats in Kozhikode district

12 Feb 2026 10:07 pm
Watch: Sitharaman rejects unemployment and fund cut claims in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebutted Opposition charges in the Rajya Sabha, declaring that there is no inflation crisis and that price rise has been tamed through strategy.

12 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
MEA refuses to deny U.S. claims on Indias Russian oil imports

Senior U.S. official reiterates that India has reduced Russian oil purchases as U.S. wanted, is buying more American energy; joint statement, with no mention of Russian oil, is the framework on this matter, says MEA

12 Feb 2026 9:50 pm
Telangana autorickshaw drivers strike for fair fares and improved working conditions

Unions demand welfare board for transport workers, including auto drivers

12 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
Congress leader K.C. Venugopal hits out at Substantive Motion notice against Rahul Gandhi

Mr. Venugopal linked the development to what the Leader of Opposition had said in the Lok Sabha during the Budget discussion on Wednesday (February 11, 2026), much of which has been expunged

12 Feb 2026 9:45 pm
Forest fire breaks out in Palode

Preliminary reports indicate that nearly 10 acres of forest land have been destroyed in the fire which is reported to have originated in the Chekkonam forest region

12 Feb 2026 9:45 pm