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Free meal scheme for sanitation workers launched across Central region

Nutritious meal to be served in tiffin boxes with insulated thermal carrying bags to keep the food warm; permanent and contract workers, domestic breeding checkers and garbage truck drivers covered under the scheme

9 Feb 2026 6:54 pm
Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals | Gharamis spectacular innings ends at 299, Bengal all but through to the semifinals

The 26-year-old becomes the third batter after Crowe and Powell to be dismissed one short of 300 in First Class cricket; his 221-run stand with Gandhi (95) helps the host claim a 334-run lead; Andhra tottering at 64 for three

9 Feb 2026 6:54 pm
Centre invites applications for RINL CMD, opts for search panel route

Move seen as key step to end interim leadership at Vizag Steel Plant as PSU records operational turnaround and returns to cash profit

9 Feb 2026 6:50 pm
Puthiya Tamilagam still unsure about alliance

When a single party rules, the plight of the people at grassroots goes unnoticed; solutions to peoples problems can only be found if weparticipatein the cabinet, says K. Krishnasamy

9 Feb 2026 6:50 pm
Public sector banks post 18% growth in profit to record 52,603 cr in Q3

Market leader SBI alone contributed 40% to the total earnings of 52,603 crore, as per the published numbers on stock exchanges

9 Feb 2026 6:50 pm
Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein

The Ministry announced Mona Juul's resignation on February 8, in the evening, days after she was suspended as Norway's ambassador to Jordan

9 Feb 2026 6:49 pm
Sunidhi Chauhans Chennai concert turned into a karaoke night for millennials

From viral mashups to Tamil cinema favourites, Sunidhi Chauhan delivered a high-voltage set in Chennai that had the arena singing every word back to her

9 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
Malaysia targets 2.1 million Indian tourist arrivals in 2026

They say Malaysia has become a much sought after wedding destination for Indians as they are comfortable with Malaysian culture, which has quite a few similarities with Indian culture.

9 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
Kannada Bhavan blueprint under preparation: DC

The facility proposed in memory of the successful conduct of the 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana is coming up in Mandya at a cost of Rs 5.50 crore. The foundation stone for the building was laid on January 30

9 Feb 2026 6:46 pm
Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune due to chest congestion, exertion

Doctors say Mr. Pawars condition is stable, and that he has been admitted to a private room, and not the intensive care unit (ICU); grand-nephew Rohit Pawar appeals to party workers not to make a beeline to the hospital

9 Feb 2026 6:43 pm
Food poisoning at Devarapalli ashram school: 35 students discharged

Ten students remain under medical observation and the Tribal Welfare Department In-charge Director to submit a ground-level report to higher authorities

9 Feb 2026 6:41 pm
Apollo centres launch Zero to Hero campaign to stress early cancer detection

As part of the campaign, the centres hosted an expert-led interaction focusing on the benefits of early detection across cancer types

9 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
Bird flu situation under control in A.P., says Agriculture Minister Atchnnaidu

Additional samples gathered from Sodam and Karvetinagaram have been sent to laboratory Bhopal for testing, says Atchannaidu

9 Feb 2026 6:37 pm
Discarded Fishnet Collection Centres to come up in coastal districts of the central region

Sites identified for the centres will come up in four coastal districts of Pudukottai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur under the TN-SHORE Project to tackle marine litter and recycle the discarded nets

9 Feb 2026 6:33 pm
Bird flu containment operations in full swing in Annamayya, Chittoor

Poultry farms have been told to adhere to biosecurity norms, restrict entry of outsiders and vehicles, and report any abnormal bird deaths or respiratory symptoms such as nasal discharge or gasping

9 Feb 2026 6:27 pm
Gujarat exchanges Letter of Intent with Starlink for high-speed internet connectivity

The aim is to provide high-speed satellite-based internet connectivity in the State's remote, border, and underserved areas that currently have limited telecom infrastructure, the release said, adding it is part of the Digital Connectivity Mission and other strategic initiatives

9 Feb 2026 6:24 pm
9 Feb 2026 6:13 pm
Manu misses gold in shoot-off; Esha claims 25m pistol bronze

Naamya tops the junior category in a tense shoot-off while Anjali secures third place;India takes its tally to 60 medals, including 37 gold

9 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Smaran take Karnataka past Mumbai into the semis

The two forge a 147-run stand for the fourth wicket as the visiting side chases down a stiff target of 325 on the penultimate day; the eight-time champion will clash with Uttarakhand for a place in the final

9 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Arijit Singhs returns in a new musical avatar at a concert in Kolkata

From Bengali classics to global duets, the February 8 concert with Anoushka Shankar saw Arijit showcase his versatility.

9 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
Bengal BJP demands death penalty for Trinamool leader arrested for murder

The Trinamool Congress councillor in Bengals Barrackpore allegedly assaulted an 80-year-old man who was protesting against an illegal construction outside his house; the elderly man died on the spot

9 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
One year on, ASHA workers in Karnataka await promised honorarium; to strike again on February 12

The ASHA Workers Unionhas been seeking a fixed monthly honorarium of 15,000, along with anadditional2,000 for city-based workers. A 10,000 fixed honorarium, however, was reiterated by CM Siddaramaiahon January 11, 2025.

9 Feb 2026 5:52 pm
Pandemonium in J&K Assembly over SASCI; BJP walks out alleging unfairness

PDP MLA Para accused the ruling dispensation of pushing Jammu and Kashmir into a debt trap with the SASCI scheme; cautions CM that J&K should not be pushed towards a situation similar to that faced by failed states like Sri Lanka and Pakistan

9 Feb 2026 5:46 pm