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EU Leaders Unite to Address Growing Pressures from Russia, China, Trump

EU leaders are divided on trade and defense spending, with Macron pushing for European preference in key industries against foreign competition.

12 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
Upender Reddy Takes Charge as Managing Director of SETWIN

Upender Reddy expressed his commitment to the organization's progress, stating his goal to further strengthen the organisation.

12 Feb 2026 5:03 pm
WhatsApp Says Russia Has Tried To Fully Block The Messaging App

A WhatsApp spokesperson informed that the Russian authorities' action was intended to drive users to a state-owned surveillance app,

12 Feb 2026 5:00 pm
Lamborghini Crash: Shivam Mishra Gets Bail from Kanpur Court

After his arrest, the police produced him before the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate around 10 am, seeking 14 days' judicial custody.

12 Feb 2026 4:47 pm
Mexico, US Join Forces in 'Coordinated Operation' to Seize Cocaine

In a noteworthy display of international cooperation, the Mexican Navy and US Coast Guard intercepted 188 cocaine packages in the Pacific Ocean.

12 Feb 2026 4:45 pm
Thai Coffee Chains Cut Default Sugar Content In Coffee In A New Health Push

Nine major coffee chains across Thailand have pledged to cut the default sugar content in some of their drinks by half in a government initiative.

12 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
Justice Balaji Medamalli Takes Oath As Additional Judge of AP HC

Born in Rajampet in YSR Kadapa district, Medamalli completed his legal education in Hyderabad.

12 Feb 2026 4:16 pm
Finance Commission Releases 387 Crore More to Telangana Gram Panchayats

Total allocation reaches 646.46 crore; 2,400 crore still pending from Centre

12 Feb 2026 4:11 pm
Rafale Deal Green-Lit: India Takes Big Step to Address Fighter Shortfall

Legacy aircraft like the MiG-21 and others were phased out, leaving the service with roughly 30 operational squadrons, far below the 42 squadrons defence planners consider necessary to handle threats from both the western and northern borders

12 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
Afghanistan Players Withdraw From Pakistan Super League Auction

The relationship between the two nations has been fractured since late last year after the Pakistan military carried out aerial attacks in selected areas of Afghanistan on the pretext of targeting militants

12 Feb 2026 3:52 pm
Future Leadership of North Korea: Kim Jong Un's Daughter in Spotlight

Kim Ju Ae, around 13, has attended high-profile events, leading South Korean officials to reconsider her as a potential successor despite male-dominated leadership norms.

12 Feb 2026 3:50 pm
Human-Wildlife Coexistence: Keonjhar Woman Feeds Hungry Elephants

For villagers living along forest fringes in northern Odisha, elephant encounters are not rare. What made this moment stand out was the calm response. No shouting, no firecrackers, no attempt to drive the animals away just food placed at a distance and patience

12 Feb 2026 3:41 pm
Delhi Govt Studies Haryana, Andhra, Rajasthan Models for Upcoming Data Hub

The information and technology (IT) department of the government is working to develop the data hub as a central repository to help the government implement its e-governance interventions

12 Feb 2026 3:28 pm
Over 1k Athletes Dropped From Khelo India For Below-Par Performance, Doping: Mandaviya

A Talent Identification and Development Committee (TIDC) of the ministry handles the induction and exit of athletes from the programme through an established protocol that includes performance assessment camps

12 Feb 2026 3:24 pm
Tragic End: Tarn Taran Law Student Who Shot Classmate, Dies

Both Prince and Sandeep were first-year law students and classmates at Mai Bhago Law College in Usma village in Tarn Taran.

12 Feb 2026 3:24 pm
Missing Pen Drive Claim Adds Twist To Pitabas Panda Murder Case

The defence lawyer alleged that the storage device contained four photographs purportedly showing his client with a woman

12 Feb 2026 3:17 pm
Indias Migratory Beekeepers And Their Hives Follow The Flowers For Honey

Migratory beekeepers move their colonies of bees from field to field, following the bloom of flowers to help farmers with pollination and collecting the honey.

12 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Revanth Reddy Meets Civil Aviation Minister, Seeks Expedited Clearances for Proposed Airports

CM presses for early works at Mamunur, feasibility study for Kothagudem, approvals for Anthargam, and land handover for Adilabad

12 Feb 2026 3:02 pm
Interfaith Couple Marry In Bhubaneswar After Decade-long Relationship

According to those familiar with the couple, they had been in a relationship for nearly ten years and faced resistance in the early years due to differences in community background. Despite opposition, they continued their relationship and decided to formalise their union this week

12 Feb 2026 3:00 pm
Zayn Malik Reflects on Gigi Hadid Romance, Says It Might Be Lust

Zayn shared that there is no guilt in his current lifestyle, noting that he finally feels free to speak to whoever he wants.

12 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Nandi Hills Will Be Closed From Dawn to Dusk On Saturday

Over the closure of Nandi Hills, surrounded by thick forest, for visitors on Saturday, a forest official told Deccan Chronicle stated the closure of Nandi Hills might be over keeping in the mind the sanctity of the place (hill top) since the Hill houses ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva (Yoganandeeshwara)

12 Feb 2026 2:48 pm
Detailed Probe into Attempts to Cause Miscarriage to Woman Needed: TGHRC

The Commission stated that such forcible termination of pregnancy constitutes a criminal offence and may result in imprisonment and other legal punishment, as prescribed by law

12 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Beat Oman By 105 Runs

Mohammad Nadeem was the only standout batter for Oman, remaining unbeaten on 53

12 Feb 2026 2:30 pm
Udit Narayans First Wife Accuses Singer of Criminal Conspiracy Over Secret Hysterectomy

She claimed she became aware of this only years later during medical treatment, an NDTV report added.

12 Feb 2026 2:25 pm
India to Get 114 Rafale Jets as Government Clears Rs 3.25 Lakh Cr Deal

The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is also likely to clear a major indigenous project to buy around one lakh Vibhav point attack anti-tank mines developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation

12 Feb 2026 2:06 pm
SIT Reaches Sabarimala for Fresh Sample Collection in Gold Loss Probe

The SIT decided to collect fresh samples for scientific analysis after being granted permission by the Kerala High Court on Monday

12 Feb 2026 1:55 pm
Violence Mars Crucial Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh

The Election Commission reported that 32.88 per cent of votes had been cast across 32,000 polling centres nationwide by 12 noon during the election

12 Feb 2026 1:53 pm
What To Know About Nancy Guthries Kidnapping And The Race To Find Her

A man detained by police for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been released

12 Feb 2026 1:53 pm
Hyderabad Airport: Bomb Threat Email Turns Out To Be A Hoax

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to trace the origin of the email and identify those responsible.

12 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
Cyberabad Police Impose Prohibitory Orders at Counting Centres

These orders will be implemented at Bharat Bible College, Dabilpur village and Medchal in Yellampet municipality, and Sri T Chaitanya School, Majeedpur and Shamirpet in Aliabad municipality

12 Feb 2026 1:43 pm
Bangladesh Deal Shows How India Can Lose Digital Sovereignty to US

Bangladesh has allowed free transfer of data to the US, agreed not to impose digital services tax while cooperating with the US to regulate the trade in national security sensitive technologies and goods

12 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
Kiss Day Decoded : Art, Love, and a Little Lip-Lock Science

A smooch through history, biology, and Valentines Week.

12 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
TGHRC Takes Serious Note of Anganwadi Teachers Brutal Attack on Boy in Rajanna Sircilla

The minor child was allegedly beaten mercilessly on the pretext of mischief, resulting in serious injuries including swelling of the right eye and multiple injuries on hands and legs

12 Feb 2026 1:11 pm
Climate Change Set The Stage For Devastating Wildfires In Argentina

Main driver of this increased fire risk is human-caused warming : World Weather Attribution

12 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
You Can't Denigrate Section of Society by Such Title: SC Raps Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

The top court directed Pandey to file an affidavit that the film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' doesn't denigrate any section of society.

12 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
SC Refuses to Entertain Jairam Ramesh's Plea on Retrospective Environmental Clearances

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned how can the petitioner seek a review of its earlier verdict by way of a writ petition

12 Feb 2026 1:06 pm
Slot Hails 'Unbelievable' Salah After Matching Liverpool Assist Record

Slot's willingness to highlight Salah's perfectly weighted corner that Van Dijk headed home in the 61st minute signalled the continued rehabilitation of his relationship with the forward

12 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
Andhra Speaker Calls for Introspection after Assembly Disruptions

The Speaker expressed disappointment because the disruptions occurred in front of a gallery of students, who were invited to witness the proceedings

12 Feb 2026 12:58 pm
Relationship Experts and Couples Say Romance Doesnt Need Grand Gestures to Thrive

Valentines Day carries a heavy burden of social pressures, fantasies from movies and books, and individual desires and expectations that often go unexpressed.

12 Feb 2026 12:58 pm
Man Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Parents To Death In Bengaluru

The accused is alleged to have stabbed both his parents with a knife with the intention to kill them following a domestic issue.

12 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
Ranveer Singh Eyes a South Indian Thali of Entertainment?

The actor is now reportedly in talks with director Boyapati Sreenu and a couple of other Telugu filmmakers.

12 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Chiranjeevi Recalls Joy and Anxiety of His First Day on Camera

Chiranjeevi bounced back with comic caper 'Mana Sankara Varaprasad Garu'.

12 Feb 2026 12:10 pm
Starmer Demands Man Utd Co-Owner Ratcliffe Apologise for Immigration Comments

The condemnation came hours after Ratcliffe made the remarks in a television interview in which he suggested huge levels of immigration to the UK had harmed the economy

12 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Revanth Reddy Invites Rajnath Singh for Gandhi Sarovar Project Foundation Ceremony

Revanth Reddy discussed the upcoming Gandhi Sarovar project, which is being undertaken as part of the prestigious Musi River Rejuvenation initiative with him

12 Feb 2026 12:04 pm
Brawl Erupts In Turkeys Parliament Over Justice Minister Appointment

Opposition legislators tried to block Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, from taking the oath of office in parliament.

12 Feb 2026 11:51 am
Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Expelled Congress MLA in Sexual Assault Case

It was the first case of sexual assault registered against the Palakkad MLA who is an accused in two other similar cases

12 Feb 2026 11:49 am
WhatsApp Web Rolling Out Support For Voice and Video Calls

The long-awaited feature is currently being introduced through the WhatsApp Web beta program

12 Feb 2026 11:46 am
Samsung to Unveil Galaxy S26 Smartphones on February 25

The debut of the Galaxy S26 series will mark a new phase in the era of AI as intelligence becomes truly personal and adaptive, the company said

12 Feb 2026 11:34 am
Cyclone Gezani Tears Through Madagascar, Kills At Least 31

More than 250,000 classified as disaster victims, cyclone Gezani is the second to hit Madagascar this year. More than 250,000 classified as disaster victims Second largest city hardest hit

12 Feb 2026 11:34 am
Google Pushes AI Shopping Features in Search and Gemini Chatbot

The company has been testing new ad formats on Google Searchs AI Mode that will allow retailers and other advertisers to offer products there

12 Feb 2026 11:20 am