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Social media influencer Chinnu Pappus death: man questioned found dead in Kasaragod

Social media influencer Reshma, popularly known as Chinnu Pappu, was earlier found dead in Kasaragod. Officials say they are examining whether there are any links between the two deaths

15 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Chess to be introduced in Tribal schools to improve learning outcomes

In some schools, teachers have voluntarily introduced the game to improve academic engagement of students before the ini

15 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
MP urges Union Labour Minister to expedite swift take over of ESI Hospital in Mangaluru by ESIC

The MP said that as required, Karnataka government has constituted Karnataka ESI Society to enable the ESIC to take over the ESI Hospital in Mangaluru

15 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Byrathi Basavaraj remanded into seven days CID custody in Bikla Shiva murder case

Basavaraj was arrested by CID officials at the Bengaluru airport arrival terminal soon after he landed from Ahmedabad, following the rejection of his bail plea by the Supreme Court on February 12, 2026

15 Feb 2026 4:37 pm
Producer V. Tamil Azhagan dies at 70; Rajinikanth mourns loss of wonderful human being

Veteran Tamil film producer and director V. Tamil Azhagan, best known for backing iconic blockbusters such as Baashha and Moondru Mugam, passed away on February 14 due to age-related health issues, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the film industry, including a heartfelt condolence message from Rajinikanth.

15 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup LIVE: History favours India against Pakistan unit

The Men in Blue will be tempted to play an additional spinner as the surface at the Premadasa Stadium is likely to aid the slow bowlers

15 Feb 2026 3:54 pm
Watch: No-confidence motion against Om Birla to be taken up on March 9, says Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the debate and vote on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be taken up on March 9.

15 Feb 2026 3:50 pm
Witnessing betrayal of Indian farmers in name of U.S. trade deal: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, asked the Centre what it meant by additional products and whether this signalled pressure to gradually open up pulses and other crops to U.S. imports.

15 Feb 2026 3:44 pm
Watch: Cancer research, diabetes diagnosis, and global healthcare funding

In this episode of Health Wrap, we discuss emerging insights into cancer biology, including how tumours interact with the immune system and why prevention remains crucial.

15 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
Government doing a very thorough study of non-scheduled flight operators, uncontrolled airfields: Rammohan Naidu

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already initiated a special safety audit of NSOPs earlier this month

15 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
Shooter held in Delhi's Dwarka for attempting to kill businessman

Kuldeep Singh is suspected to be a key operative and principal assailant linked to gang members operating from abroad

15 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
Meghalaya MP seeks freeze on environmental clearance process for new cement plant

Mr. Syngkon said East Jaintia Hills already has several cement and extractive industries and cautioned that evaluating projects in isolation without assessing cumulative regional impacts could undermine environmental safeguards.

15 Feb 2026 3:31 pm
Israeli airstrikes kill nine in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say

Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment housing displaced families killed at least four people, while health officials said another strike killed five in Khan Younis in the south

15 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Former Congress leader Nasimuddin Siddiqui joins Samajwadi Party

The fresh round of inductions is seen as a strategic move by the SP to strengthen its social base for the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

15 Feb 2026 2:54 pm
Retired High Court judge to head judicial probe into blast at Meghalaya's coal mine

The panel has been tasked with fixing accountability and examining possible constitutional exemptions to central mining laws, said the notification dated February 14.

15 Feb 2026 2:39 pm
Security agencies bust massive 'mule account' network in J&K; fear misuse by terror groups

The officials said more than 8,000 mule accounts operating in the region have been identified and frozen over a period of three years, exposing a sophisticated network of money laundering

15 Feb 2026 2:26 pm
Missing married woman found safe in Kunigal, Hassan police confirm

The 29-year-old woman, who sparked fears of foul play after disappearing following a wedding, was located unharmed with a friend

15 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
India opt to field against Australia in first Women's T20I

The toss was delayed by 15 minutes due to a light drizzle

15 Feb 2026 2:20 pm
IIT Bombay study links excess mucus to weakening of lungs' defences, higher allergy attacks

The study found that the increased mucus volume ends up creating narrow 'humps' that leave large patches of the airway walls completely exposed

15 Feb 2026 2:17 pm
Berlinale 2026: Seemab Gul on Pakistans Ghost School and bringing the film to India

Premiering in the Generation Kplus competition programme at the Berlinale, the British-Pakistani filmmakers debut feature uses magical realism to explore girls education, corruption, and abandoned schools in rural Pakistan

15 Feb 2026 1:57 pm
Canada-based York Cinemas refunds Jana Nayagan tickets; says film not likely before April 30

Jana Nayagan, which was supposed to have been released worldwide on January 9, as part Pongal lineup, was delayed due to a deadlock with the Central Board of Film Certification

15 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
Maharashtra ATS conducts raids in two districts over suspected terror activities

The ATS combed more than 20 locations in the two districts in the raids launched around midnight and has rounded up over a dozen suspects, they said.

15 Feb 2026 1:34 pm
Pawan Kalyan launches Jana Sena membership drive

Mr. Kalyan said the JSP had started with just 150 people and enrolled 90,000 members during the first membership drive conducted in 2021.

15 Feb 2026 1:33 pm
Delhi businessman murder: Five Lawrence Bishnoi gang members arrested

The post, allegedly from an account using the name Randeep Malik Anil Pandit, claimed the murder was carried out on behalf of multiple gangs, including those of Lawrence Bishnoi, Jitender Gogi Maan, Hashim Baba and Kala Rana.

15 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Caste row over Dalit womans engagement at anganwadi centre in Odisha resolved, says official

The anganwadi centre will function normally from February 16, as the parents consented to send their children, Sujata Nayak, member of State commission for protection of child rights, saidKendrapara

15 Feb 2026 12:58 pm
From tea cups to video calls: How traditional matchmaking still works in India

How matchmakers across India are navigating changing ideas of marriage in the age of dating apps

15 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
Watch: After Dhaka power shift, BNP eyes new ties with Modi

Bangladeshs new BNP-led government has formally congratulated Narendra Modi and may invite him to its swearing-in, signalling a possible reset in IndiaBangladesh ties. With Dhaka stressing national interest on issues like the Ganga Water Treaty, New Delhis response could shape future cooperation on water-sharing, trade, borders, and regional stability.

15 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Mumbai court discharges ex-vice principal of law college in forged degree case

The charge-sheet against the accused advocate is filed with the presumption that she prepared a false document.

15 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
Assam government has written to Centre for more emergency landing facilities: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government will ink a pact with the Civil Aviation Ministry to carry out a study to construct four more airports at Majuli, Diphu, Umrangso and Manas

15 Feb 2026 12:41 pm
Two involved in shooting at migrant labourers in Punjab's Moga held after encounter

Two migrant labourers were injured after three unidentified assailants on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire at a group of workers in the district on February 10

15 Feb 2026 12:16 pm
Ritu Tawde | Mayor rising

The new BMC chief has to navigate a strong and experienced opposition and a small but assertive ally while steering the citys administration

15 Feb 2026 12:09 pm
Mysuru police arrest three, seize more than 40 grams of MDMA

It was found that one of them procured MDMA from an unknown person in Bengaluru through social media and later sold it in Mysuru

15 Feb 2026 12:08 pm
Bangladesh seeks reset in India ties, onus on New Delhi to recognise changed reality: Tarique's Advisor

Bangladesh has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other regional leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the country's next Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman

15 Feb 2026 12:08 pm
Five killed several others injured as car jumps divider, crashes into a KSRTC bus

Due to the impact of the collision, the front portion of the bus was damaged and left a few passengers seated in the front rows with minor injuries

15 Feb 2026 11:55 am
Debate, vote on motion to remove Birla to be taken up on March 9: Rijiju

On March 9, in the Lok Sabha, we will have the debate on the no-confidence motion moved against the speaker. It is the rule to take it up on the first day. There will be a vote following the debate, says Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju

15 Feb 2026 11:54 am
AI adoption leading to moderation in entry-level hiring: Report

Gen AI is primarily functioning as a productivity-enhancing complement to technical and analytical work, rather than a substitute, the report said

15 Feb 2026 11:49 am
Sasikala to continue her consultations with her followers on finalising strategy for 2026 T.N. Assembly poll

The purpose of Ms. Sasikalas ongoing discussion is to finalise her camps strategy for the 2026 Assembly election;she has planned to hold discussion up to February 18, says her follower who is a former legislator.

15 Feb 2026 11:39 am
Man arrested for posting video with 'objectionable remarks' against PM Modi in Uttar Pradesh

Charthawal police station SHO Satyanarayan Dahiya told reporters that the accused has been identified as Jitendra Kumar Kashyap

15 Feb 2026 11:30 am
T20 World Cup 2026 | West Indies win toss, opt to bowl against Nepal

For the West Indies, Romario Shepherd will miss the match due to a niggle and Matthew Forde replaces him.

15 Feb 2026 11:14 am
Delhi's minimum temperature at 11.1C, AQI remains 'poor'

Air quality in the city was recorded in the 'poor' category at 9 a.m., with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 210, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

15 Feb 2026 10:48 am
Munich Security Conference: Jaishankar meets Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha

We also covered cooperation within international organisations and reaffirmed our mutual interest in further contacts, expanding trade, and deepening bilateral ties, says Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in a post on X

15 Feb 2026 10:40 am