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Actor Mammootty meets landslide survivor

Sandhya, who sustained injuries in the landslide, recently underwent a surgery at the hospital to fit the artificial limb

22 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Estranged CPI(M) leader Pratikur Rahaman joins Trinamool Congress

Pratikur Rahaman alleged that he was being sidelined within the party and pointed fingers at CPI(M) State Secretary Md. Salim

22 Feb 2026 12:46 am
Farm politics intensifies in westU.P. overIndia-U.S. deal

BKUsTikaitfaction seeks clarity from thegovt. on the impact of the trade deal on farmers,takes onJayantChaudhary; concerns unfounded:RLD;khapsdiscuss direct and indirect impact of deal

22 Feb 2026 12:34 am
NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

Workers detected a problem with helium flow to the massive SLS rocket that will ake the March launch window out of consideration, Mr. Issacman said in a post on X.

22 Feb 2026 12:26 am
The global economic consequences of the SCOTUS ruling invalidating Trump tariffs

The ruling also introduces uncertainty around executive-driven trade arrangements concluded with the EU, U.K., Japan,and Vietnam and ongoing withIndiaamong others. While the agreements themselves remain intact, the Court has clarified that sweeping tariff authority requiresexplicit Congressional sanction

22 Feb 2026 12:14 am
RSP rides reform wave, old guard digs in ahead of Nepals elections

The coming elections are seen as a litmus test for Nepals traditional parties, which have drawn scorn from various quarters for their failures, despite ruling the country for the last three decades

21 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
How SimpleGov initiative is simplifying processes for government services

These simplification efforts, however, were far from simple as several Acts and government orders had to be amended accordingly to facilitate the process

21 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
India set to emerge as worlds third-largest economy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The Minister says that after the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, India is making significant strides in the academic sphere

21 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
Former Speaker P. Dhanapals son joins TVK in Chennai

According to TVK sources, Cathrine Ezhilmalai, former Union Minister Dalit Ezhilmalais daughter, and Chakkaravarthy, freedom fighter Immanuel Sekarans grandson, have also joined the party

21 Feb 2026 11:44 pm
Delays in suburban train services lead to a rise in CMRLs ridership

Commuters demand that CMRL improve frequency of trains this month; number of suburban services in Chennai Beach, Tambaram, and Chengalpattu sections have been reduced from 204 to 160 till April 5, to facilitate work on Egmore station

21 Feb 2026 11:43 pm
NTK announces candidates for Assembly polls; Seeman to contest from Karaikudi

He adds that the party would continue to contest elections independently

21 Feb 2026 11:41 pm
Thai University confers honorary doctorate to VIT vice-president in Vellore

The honorary degree symbolises the highest level of academic recognition bestowed by the institution for distinguished service and professional excellence

21 Feb 2026 11:35 pm
Ramalinga Reddy opens Living Spaces 2026, The Hindu Groups annual realty expo

IDBI Banks pan India home loan book size was 72,000 crore as on December 31, 2025. Mumbai accounted for the major chunk of these loans followed by Bengaluru with a share of 13,000 core, indicating a spurt in home sales

21 Feb 2026 11:32 pm
Kingston Engineering College near Katpadi becomes autonomous

D.M. Kathir Anand, college chairman and Vellore MP, urged the faculty members to continue their cooperation and collaboration in steering the college towards greater heights in its next phase of growth and development

21 Feb 2026 11:31 pm
900 police personnel to be deployed for TVKs meeting in Vellore on February 23, says SP

For the Vellore event, the police restricted the total number of participants to 4,900 persons due to hot weather

21 Feb 2026 11:27 pm
How Hindu identity evolved over centuries | Historian Manu S Pillai explains

In this episode of Terms of Engagement, historian Manu S Pillai explains how Hinduism developed through centuries of interaction between Vedic traditions, local cults, philosophical schools, and encounters with religions like Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity.

21 Feb 2026 11:25 pm
Police seize 21 kg ganja at Katpadi railway station

Initial inquiry revealed that the suspect had bought ganja from drug peddlers in Andhra Pradesh to sell in retail to individuals and workers at key towns and industrial centres in the State

21 Feb 2026 11:23 pm
Chromepetterminusgets a facelift

TambaramCorporation replaceswornoutroof sheets; activists question need for large terminus on arterial stretch

21 Feb 2026 11:20 pm
Estimates notwithstanding, T.N. government is hopeful of sticking to fiscal norms

Referring to the savings of about 5,710 crore in non-development expenditure, the government is optimistic about achieving the targets, which have, of course, been set in the absence of new external fiscal challenges

21 Feb 2026 11:18 pm
Corporators discuss summer preparedness in VMC council meeting

They call for steps to ensure clean and safe drinking water to residents, highlight supply of discoloured water in some areas, and stress the need to check mosquito menace; TDP and YSRCP members spar over progress of works under Nadu-Nedu

21 Feb 2026 11:15 pm
What are the key takeaways from AI summit? | Explained

What does the New Delhi Declaration say? How many countries are signatories? What were the goals? What is the aim of the Global AI Impact Commons? Apart from Reliance and the Adani Group, which companies have announced investments in domestic AI?

21 Feb 2026 11:14 pm
A dangerously elevated manhole inMedavakkam

It is located on the arterial TambaramVelacheryMain Road

21 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
BJP holds nationwide demonstrations, political parties denounce Youth Congress protest at AI summit

The Congress party faces criticism from several quarters of the political spectrum for backing the shirtless stir by Youth Congress workers at the India AI Impact Summit venue

21 Feb 2026 11:10 pm
Calcutta High Court cancels judicial officers leaves to assist SIR

All leave, except under medical emergency, granted earlier to any judicial officer, stands cancelled till March 9, and those already on leave were directed to join their respective courts and offices by February 23

21 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
Helping children express themselves through art

Students of an art school in Mylapore will be showcasing their works at Oviya Sangamam 2026, happening on February 22 at St. George School campus, Shenoy Nagar

21 Feb 2026 11:06 pm
Watch: Cyber-Spring Festival: Chinas Robots Celebrate in Traditional Hanfu

Chinas robot industry has kicked off the Year of the Horse with strong momentum, as companies launched new products during the Spring Festival holiday.

21 Feb 2026 11:03 pm
Uttar Pradesh POCSO court orders registration of FIR against Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati

Mr. Saraswati accused of sexually abusing two children at his ashram under the guise of guru seva during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj; despite written complaints to Police Commissioner, no FIR was filed

21 Feb 2026 10:51 pm