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Equivalency has become a gatekeeping tool rather than a standardisation process leading to confusion, inconsistency, and systemic exclusion

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure performed primarily in arteries supplying oxygenated blood to the heart, neck, legs or kidneys

According to AccuWeather, Colombo will experience 100% cloud cover on February 15, with a roughly 13% chance of rain in the evening

The Consulate is in touch with the family and also is in contact with the concerned local authorities to locate the student, says Indian consulate in San Francisco

Indian passport rose 10 ranks to 75th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 56 countries

Long before Sima Aunty and dating apps, Tamil Nadu had one matchmaker Kalyanamalai Mohan. From the rise of television to changing ideas of love and marriage, this OG Tamil matchmaker looks back on his rich 26-year experience of playing Cupid and facilitating over 6.5 lakh weddings. In this Valentines Day special interview withThe Hindu, Mohan talks about matchmaking, marriage trends, love and how decision making have evolved over decades from horoscopes to modern expectations.

The 85-year-old Rajya Sabha member was brought to Ruby Hall Clinic earlier this week from his residence in Baramati town, Pune district, after he complained of difficulty in breathing and a persistent cough

The CJI also called for a radical shift in how judicial leadership is perceived, advocating for the creation of a Commonwealth Apex Body

With the British Council Library in Chennai, a cherished cultural and academic hub since 1948, closing its physical doors as part of a transition to a digital-only model, longtime visitors reflect on the profound impact the space has had on their lives

The 4.2-km ELF in Moran the first-of-its-kind in the northeast region was earlier in the day inaugurated by the Prime Minister, who arrived in Assam on a day-long visit

IndiGo flight 6E3074, scheduled to depart at 9.15 a.m. from Kolkata for Shillong, was moved to the isolation bay after a threat note was detected.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh noted that while India's remittances from abroad get more policy attention than domestic remittances, this must change due to the volume of domestic remittances as well as their socio-economic profile

SEBI said that the current price band may not be commensurate with the maximum permissible price range of the underlyingwhich is dependent on the T-1 Day closing price.

A video went viral on social media, which showed a 14-year-old boy, allegedly casting a vote at the Yashwant Nagar polling station in Akluj during the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on February 7, 2026

Thousands of government workers, from airport security agents to disaster relief officials, will either be furloughed or forced to work without pay until funding is agreed upon by Congress

Both Ireland and Oman have endured defeats in their opening two matches and will be desperate to secure their first win of the tournament

We have been hearing health is wealth since time immemorial, and having better immunity is one of the basic blocks of having better health. Ever wondered what exactly immunity is and how we can make it better? Read on to find out...

Modi is also scheduled to witness a 40-minute aerial display by the Indian Air Force (IAF), featuring fighters, transport aircraft and helicopters

The gazette was published for 297 out of the 300 parliamentary constituencies late on Friday (February 13), state-run BSS news agency reported.

African countries are battling military coups, disputed elections and protests inspired by hardship worsened by foreign aid cuts.

Justices N. Sathish Kumar and D. Bharatha Chakravarthy directs Union Health Ministry and FSSAI to implement their order within four weeks

Chelsea and Wrexham are the first teams into the fifth round of the FA Cup

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu is also set to present the Budget for agriculture and allied sectors on the same day

Mr. Trump's Interior Department said it was terminating the 50-year lease the group received in 2020 to run the golf courses. The agency accused NLT of failing to make required investments in the properties and to pay rent.

With a landslide verdict in its favour, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the government in Dhaka, with its leader, Tarique Rahman, becoming the countrys first male Prime Minister elected to the post in decades

While the male friend, her classmate, was untraceable, her father alleged that the man had tried to extort money from her by threatening to circulate her private photographs. The male friend is being treated as the main suspect, said police.

First-time director Ashwin Chandrasekar uses a breezy, slice-of-life exterior to capture the ebbs and flows of modern-day relationships

A theatrical production at Narada Gana Sabha on February 20 featuring close to 300 differently-abled participants is looking for volunteers. Read on and find out if you will fit the bill

The body was found in a locality under the jurisdiction of Nishatpura police station in Bhopal on February 12, 2026

Bangladeshi Nationalist Partys ascent to power after 20-years marks a turning point in countrys politics, following violent protests in 2024 which toppled Sheikh Hasina government

A suicide bomber crashed his explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on February 14, 2019, killing 40 jawans

Valentines Day 2026 is here; we take a look at how relationships are evolving, how restaurants and other businesses are gearing up with the latest trends.

Tara had missed her cousin and best friend when Tina moved to the U.S. Would they be able to capture their old closeness?

The incident took place at around 12:30 AM in Gondwar village on Friday, around 20 km from Hazaribagh under Churchu block when the villagers were sleeping.

Gupta said her government views health care not as an expense, but as an investment

The fire broke out at Brundavan Laboratories Pvt Ltd in Yellagiri village of Choutuppal

The remarks of Jamaat-e-Islami leader came a day after the largest Islamist party of Bangladesh alleged that the election process had inconsistencies and fabrications

Odisha toppedhuman deaths in 2024-25 with171 deaths, followed by Jharkhand (87), West Bengal (53), Assam (74) and Tamil Nadu (61), says the environmental pressure group

The HPL rankings measure the primary sales performance of projects and rank them on the basis of total sales value and units sold.

A U.S. delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with meet Iranians

Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said the NABARD had carried out credit planning with the preparation of SFP for the next financial year to align financial institutions with the States development priorities

The United States captured President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid and whisked him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges early in January.

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The scheme is aimed at reducing infant mortality and morbidity, and improving nutritional outcomes among babies; the monthly kits comprise iron, multivitamin and vitamin D3 drops

BJP does not have requisite numbers in the State Assembly to ensure the election of third candidate to Upper House of Parliament

President Donald Trumps administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control granted general licenses to BP, Chevron, Eni, Repsol and Shell authorising transactions related to oil or gas sector operations in Venezuela, with certain conditions

India is focusing on providing AI infrastructure that will spur development of applications, promoting electronics manufacturing with a thrust on semiconductors, and ensuring people secure adequate reskilling opportunities, says Secretary for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology S. Krishnan; he adds international cooperation on AI governance is being explored and the country has potential to be a leader in offering affordable technologies