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Karnataka High Court refuses anticipatory bail to MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in realtor-cum-rowdy-sheeter murder in Bengaluru

With the rejection of his petition, the interim anticipatory bail granted on December 26, 2025 got cancelled giving free hand to the CID to arrest him

10 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
Why Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the Fifth? Understanding Fifth Amendment rights in U.S.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a legal protection that allows individuals to refuse to answer questions that could potentially incriminate them.

10 Feb 2026 1:47 pm
Indian space programme rooted in international cooperation rather than competition: ISRO chief

He stressed that the vision of the programme has expanded over time to serve global needs while remaining human-centric

10 Feb 2026 1:45 pm
Has the 16th Finance Commission prioritised the Centres needs and sidelined States?

The Sixteenth Finance Commission has kept States share of central taxes at 41%, ignoring widespread demands for a higher devolution amid a shrinking divisible pool caused by the Centres rising use of cesses and surcharges. With 18 States seeking a 50% share and most others pushing for at least 45%, the unchanged rate raises concerns over whether the Commission has favoured the Centres fiscal preferences over strengthening cooperative federalism. Presented by Vignesh Radhakrishnan Edited by Samba

10 Feb 2026 1:44 pm
Sridhar Vembu divorce case: Zoho co-founders estranged wife approaches Madras High Court to record his testimony

Justice P. Dhanabal orders notice, returnable by February 23, to Mr. Vembu on the plea to honour a Letters Rogatory issued by the Superior Court of California in a divorce case

10 Feb 2026 1:36 pm
Agents of CPI(M) and CMO in SIT probing Sabarimala gold loss cases, alleges Kerala Opposition Leader

V.D. Satheesan says they are selectively leaking news to media about the probe

10 Feb 2026 1:35 pm
Rahul cites Naravane's 'available now' post from 2023 to rebut publisher's claim

Rahul Gandhi said M.M. Naravane has made certain statements in the book that are inconvenient for the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

10 Feb 2026 1:35 pm
Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa to join protest against Sharavati Pumped Storage project in Shivamogga on February 12

Former minister K.S. Eshwarappa stated that the project would harm the biodiversity hotspot of the Western Ghats, as its implementation includes blast activities using huge amounts of explosives

10 Feb 2026 1:33 pm
Seven killed in gold mine accident in eastern China

The accident occurred on Saturday when a cage fell down a mine shaft

10 Feb 2026 1:31 pm
iQOO 15R to run Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor

iQOO 15R will run on OriginOS 6, and will receive 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates

10 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
Silver, gold futures decline as traders book profits, firm dollar

Traders said a stronger U.S. dollar also weighed on sentiment and capped further upside on bullion in the domestic markets

10 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
Deepak death case: Court further defers decision on Shimjithas bail plea

Kozhikode Principal Sessions Court seeks additional police report to determine whether her continued custody is required for further investigation

10 Feb 2026 1:22 pm
Water crisis threatens future of Bengaluru, warn experts at WEEHtec 2026

The conference concluded with a call for collaborative, long-term, sustainable watermanagement solutions to secure Bengalurus future

10 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
IND vs PAK T20 World Cup: Thank ICC for this amicable solution to impasse, says BCCIs Rajeev Shukla

This decision is very important for cricket. Cricket must go on, and the World Cup will now be a big success, said the BCCI V-P

10 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
Congress keen on moving no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker

Chief Whip of Congress in Lok Sabha K. Suresh and Whip Jawed Ahmed likely to hand over the notice to the Secretary General

10 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
Houses torched, shots fired in Manipur's Ukhrul, internet services suspended

The fresh firing and arson in the Litan Sareikhong area comes a day after two Tangkhul Naga organisations restricted the movement of Kukis in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts

10 Feb 2026 12:55 pm
Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for killing of businessman in Delhi's Bawana

When the victim tried to escape, the assailants chased him for about 40 to 50 metres and fired multiple rounds. One bullet struck him in the chin, causing him to collapse, a senior police officer said.

10 Feb 2026 12:55 pm
Oscars 2026: Academy to end big-screen screenings of Oscar-nominated films for members

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has quietly decided to stop hosting theatrical screenings of Oscar-nominated films for its members, citing dwindling attendance and rising costs in the streaming era

10 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
ASI Epigraphy wing deploys four teams in T.N. to recopy some old inscriptions

Currently, the ASI is involved in digitising over 76,000 estampages of inscriptions in several languages. This includes digitising over 25,000 Tamil estampages in its possession as well

10 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
No more, no less: how the conversation around cancer surgery has changed

Our understanding of cancer has now changed: with advancements in imaging and pathology, it is now possible to tailor surgery to individual patients, rather than applying the same extensive procedure to everyone with a similar diagnosis

10 Feb 2026 12:41 pm
Google sued by Autodesk over AI-powered movie-making software

In a complaint filed on Friday in San Francisco federal court, Autodesk said it began using Flow in September 2022 for visual effects

10 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Ex-UP minister Madan Chauhan escapes assassination attempt in Hapur

The incident occurred in the Garhmukteshwar area on February 9, 2026 night when Madan Chauhan was travelling in his car to Hirnapura village

10 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
18,791 government schools in Karnataka have no land records

The government has now taken steps to bring The Karnataka School Education Department Properties Protection Bill 2025 or The Karnataka Protection of Government School/Colleges Properties Bill to register the properties of government schools in the name of the DSEL

10 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
ICC T20 World Cup: We belong at this level, says Nepal captain Rohit Paudel

Twenty-four hours after Nepal came within touching distance of stunning the two-time champion at the Wankhede Stadium, Paudel said the performance had reinforced the teams faith rather than dented it

10 Feb 2026 12:17 pm
Alphabet's debt raise fuels forecasts for record year in corporate bond sales

Google parent Alphabet tapped the U.S. high-grade bond market on Monday, adding to a boom in debt funding by AI companies

10 Feb 2026 12:12 pm
Amazon plans to launch AI content marketplace: Report

Amazon has signaled to publishing industry executives that it is planning to launch an AI marketplace, The Information reported

10 Feb 2026 12:09 pm
God of War live-action series casts Callum Vinson as Atreus

Amazon Prime Videos highly anticipated live-action adaptation of God of War has found its Atreus, with young actor Callum Vinson officially joining the series as the son of Kratos

10 Feb 2026 12:09 pm
Lupin settles patent infringement dispute with Astellas, to continue selling overactive bladder drug Mirabegron

Under the agreement, Lupin will pay Astellas $90 million, which includes a prepaid option payment of $75 million, and a prepaid per unit license fee for each unit of its product sold through September 2027

10 Feb 2026 12:04 pm
Rajasthans Nawalgarh is among the worlds living-art open air galleries. We take a tour

Nawalgarh, in Rajasthan, is a proud testament of a communitys success and a regions craftsmanship. Its colourful bygone glory is enjoying a new lease of life now

10 Feb 2026 11:58 am
Rare earths: Indias strategic statecraft

This e-book from The Hindu unpacks the central paradox of Indias position: a nation possessing the worlds fifth-largest REE reserves yet contributing less than 1% to global output.

10 Feb 2026 11:56 am
Adani Enterprises in talks with U.S. Office of Foreign Assets

Adani Enterprises said that it received a Request for Information from the Office of Foreign Assets on February 4. The communication does not contain any findings of aberrations or non-compliances, it said.

10 Feb 2026 11:55 am
Watch: India breaks silence on Russian oil amid Trump claim

Indias Foreign Secretary says oil imports will be guided by national interest, without confirming or denying U.S. President Donald Trumps claim that India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil. The statement comes as the government prepares to brief Parliament on trade deals with the U.S. and EU, amid opposition criticism and shifting energy imports.

10 Feb 2026 11:52 am
Draped like a queen: How expert sari drapers transform Indian brides on her big day

The sari is the preferred choice of garment for the Indian bride, who can now choose to hire professional drapers for her big day, or have her wedding sari pre-pleated by experts

10 Feb 2026 11:48 am
Multiple rail infra projects approved to ease congestion, improve safety: Railway Ministry

The Ministry also said the implementation of seven new high-speed rail corridors will be expedited

10 Feb 2026 11:48 am
Kanpur luxury car accident: Lawyer says Shivam Mishra wasn't driving; police counter with CCTV, witnesses

The car was being driven by the driver, not by Shivam Mishra. We will present the facts and evidence before the court, says Advocate Mrityunjay Kumar

10 Feb 2026 11:41 am
Jana Nayagan censor row: Madras High Court permits Vijay-starrers producer to withdraw writ petition

Justice P.T. Asha dismisses the writ petition as withdrawn after KVN Productions LLP states that it has accepted a reference to the CBFCs revising committee

10 Feb 2026 11:40 am
Supreme Court to hear CPI(M) petition on Assam CMs controversial video

The CPI(M) leaders urged for the Courts intervention for a recent video where he (Himanta) is shown as shooting at members of a particular community

10 Feb 2026 11:40 am
I-PAC raids: Supreme Court adjourns hearing on EDs plea for CBI probe into interference by CM Mamata to Feb. 18

Supreme Court adjourns the hearing after advocate Preetika Dwivedi made an oral mentioning that Kapil Sibal, counsel for West Bengal, was unwell

10 Feb 2026 11:36 am
Emergency measures hobble Cuba as fuel supplies dwindle under U.S. pressure

With oil supply in a U.S. stranglehold, Cuba has shuttered universities, reduced school hours and the work week, and slashed public transport as it limited fuel sales

10 Feb 2026 11:35 am