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43 injured in jallikattu in Pudukottai district

Column | Shrinking space for books

As book supplements are dropped, literary festivals feel like the last sanctuaries for readers

Bengaluru continues to be Indias GCC capital: Report

Bengalururecorded over 12millionsquarefeet of GCC leasing in 2025, far ahead of its nearest competitors --Pune with 4.8 million square feet and H

Retail inflation in India recorded at 2.75 pc for January with 2024 as base year

Indias CPI inflation for January 2026, with the new 2024 base, is 2.75 percent. Food and housing inflation were lower, while gold and silver jewe

Valentines Day | Love in the era of -ships?

As Valentines Day 2026 approaches, relationships are evolving, particularly among the younger generation, reflecting a response to the pressures

India now has access to 70 pc of the global market, mostly at zero duty: Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Indias trade deals open markets covering 70 pc of global GDP, making affordability and last-mile delivery a c

Bharat Bandh: Left, Congress hold protests across Telangana

Hyderabad: Congress, CPI, CPI(M) leaders and workers held protests in Hyderabad and other places in Telangana on Thursday, February 12, as part o

Aishwary claims 50m rifle 3P gold

Watch: What are the 12 reasons behind the Pawar familys suspicion of foul play? | Pulse Maharashtra

In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra, Chief of Bureau (Maharashtra) of The Hindu, Vinaya Deshpande Pandit, breaks down why the Pawar family now s

Over 120 cases against illegal gold miners registered in Gudalur

Pune migrant worker murder: Cops refute Mamta Banerjee`s claim of hate crime

The deceased identified as Sukhen Mahto was found dead late on February 9 in Koregaon, under the jurisdiction of Shikrapur police station. A prob

Evaldo and Angelisa show out

T20 WC: Some cricketers representing Italy have never visited the country

Is there anything in common between the skill of making excellent pizzas and spinning a cricket ball? Perhaps only Crishan Kalugamage can answer

Finance Minister misinforming Parliament on WTO to justify sellout India-U.S. deal: Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma says in a desperation to justify and defend the sellout... deal with the U.S., Nirmala Sitharaman levelled an unfair allegation that

Abhishek Banerjee rebuts FM Sitharaman, points to everyday GST burdens on poor

Trinamool Congress leader says government overlooks real-life expenses of ordinary families despite claiming zero tax on essential services; Mr.

Why denigrate a section of society: SC raps Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the makers of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat over its allegedly deroga

Life unaffected in central region during nation-wide strike by various trade unions

Final Call and Dream Walkin impress

Shorter all-oral TB regimens cost-effective in India: ICMR study

Indian Council of Medical Research study finds shorter all-oral MDR/RR-TB regimens improve outcomes and reduce costs in India

Mullah ka bhoot utaarenge: Hindu Raksha Dal threatens Mohammed Deepak

Ghaziabad: Ghaziabads Hindu Raksha Dal leader Bhupender alias Pinki Bhaiya, on Thursday, February 12, issued an indirect threat against Deepak Ku

EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump

BILZEN-HOESELT, Belgium February 12, 2026 (AP) Leaders from across the European Union are meeting Thursday in a Belgian castle as the 27-nation

Rahul Gandhi a big liar, wants to start civil war in country: Union minister Giriraj Singh

New Delhi, Feb 12: Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday launched a scathing attack at Rahul Gandhi, calling him liar and rowdy and alleged th

LDF, UDF differ over effectiveness of general strikes as a modern political tool

Govindan accuses Congress of reining in INTUC from taking part in strike; Satheesan says general strikes turned into crippling bandhs in Kerala,

Nationwide strike bring Thiruvananthapuram to a standstill

Public transport services, shops, government offices severely impacted; private vehicles too keep off roads; strike supporters allegedly force a

Quote of the day by Niels Bohr: 'Every great and deep difficulty bears in itself its own solution. It forces us to...'

Niels Bohr, a pioneer of quantum theory, believed that every significant challenge contains its own solution, compelling us to adapt our thinking

US unpredictability spurs middle powers into action, investors take note

Global markets are shifting as U.S. President Donald Trump's policies encourage allies to unite. Investors are now looking beyond the U.S. for op

Quote of the day by Mark Twain: Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fearnot...

Mark Twain's wisdom on courage resonates today. He states bravery is not the lack of fear but its mastery. In our world of pressures, this messag

Naravane memoir leak probe widens, police suspect conspiracy to bypass MoD clearance

Delhi Police are investigating a potential leak of former Army chief Gen M.M. Naravane's memoir. The probe suggests a coordinated effort to bypas

UAE announces Ramzan 2026 working hours for private sector

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Thursday, February 12, the official working hours for private-sector employees during the

Banned tobacco products seized, three arrested in Nagapattinam

Two US Navy ships collide in waters near South America

A U.S. warship and a Navy supply vessel collided during refueling on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, the Wall Street Journa

Telangana makes QR code and reflective stickers on transport vehicles mandatory to improve night visibility

Sweden fighter jets to patrol around Greenland as part of NATO's Arctic Sentry

Sweden is joining NATO's Arctic Sentry mission. Swedish Gripen fighter jets will patrol near Iceland and Greenland. This move aims to boost NATO'

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026 (AP) Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: a gene-editing treatment that might offer

Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: You have power over your mind not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength Why this Stoicism principle matters in 2026 mental health crisis?

Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: You have power over your mindnot outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength Recent data shows

Income Tax Dept issues Rs 4.62 crore demand notice to Equestrian Federation of India

The Equestrian Federation of India finds itself in a challenging situation as the Income Tax Department has sent a hefty demand notice of Rs 4.62

HMWSSB expanded after GHMC reorganisation, divided into three zones

Hyderabad: After the reorganisation of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three new corporations, the Hyderabad Metropolitan

India-Russia ties continue to grow across trade, defence and cultural sectors: MEA

New Delhi and Moscow's relationship is steadily growing. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed ongoing cooperation across trade, defence, an

Rolls-Royce CEO meets PM Modi; plans jet engine co-development as part of mega defence, energy push

Online shopping fraud: Karnataka Upalokayukta gets old clothes parcel instead of razor blade

The delivery agent reportedly denied responsibility and advised Justice K.N. Phaneendra to contact the online shopping company, stating that the

Watch: BJP moves substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi, Nishikant Dubey seeks life-long ban

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has moved a substantive motion in the Lok Sabha against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of misleading the

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.

Indian Navy assumes command of key training task force under Combined Maritime Forces

India's Navy has taken command of Combined Task Force 154. This multinational force focuses on training and capacity building for member nations.

Tamil trader's name Cikai Korran found inside 2,000-year-old Egyptian Pharaohs tombs: Study

A Tamil trader's name, Cikai Korran, has been found inside ancient Egyptian tombs. This discovery proves that ancient trade between India and the

Pakistan debuts its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite from China

Pakistan has reached another milestone by launching its second Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, from China's Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre.

India vs Namibia Cricket Live: Jasprit Bumrah back for Delhi match; all eyes on Abhishek Sharmas availability

Kevin Pietersen on why he invested in Ardent Alcobev, his love for Bengaluru and the sport that he is obsessed with

The cricketer launches Ardent Alcobevs portfolio of blended Scotch whisky, gin and vodka. He takes us through his investment strategy

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,

India-US trade deal: Priyanka Gandhi alleges Centre undermining farmers

In a post on X, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi shared a video of Opposition MPs protesting outside the Parliament during the on going Union Budg

T20 World Cup: Harry Brook, Jamie Overton Confident About England Bouncing Back

T20 World Cup 2026: Harry Brook, Jamie Overton Confident About England Bouncing Back

Indias first musical road comes up in Mumbai; Check where is it and how to enjoy the tune of 'Jai Ho' while driving on this road

Mumbai has launched India's first musical road. A 500-meter stretch on the Coastal Road plays the tune Jai Ho. This feature encourages drivers to

India to take appropriate action if Trumps remarks on PM Modi's political career verified

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said it has not seen any video of US President Donald Trumps remark about Prime Minister Modi,

Quote of the day by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: 'It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.'

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche believed friendship is key to lasting marriages. He argued that while romantic love can fade, companionshi

Drugs worth 3.40 crore seized at Bengaluru Airport

Customs authorities are continuing their probe into both cases, officials said.

Fishing communities as guardians of marine life | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Sensex tumbles 558 points on sell-off in IT shares over AI disruptions

Mumbai: Benchmark BSE Sensex fell 558 points on Thursday, February 12, amid heavy selling in IT shares, as concerns over AI-led disruptions and w

Kanpur Lamborghini accident: Hours after arrest, Shivam Mishra granted bail

Police produced the 35-year-old before the additional chief judicial magistrate around 10 am, seeking judicial custody for 14 days. However, the

ICAR-IIMR and Gourmet Popcornica Collaboration Paves the Way for an Aatmanirbhar Popcorn Maize Ecosystem

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 12: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR), in col

Bharat Forge Q3 PAT rises 28% YoY to Rs 273 cr

Bharat Forge reported consolidated net profit rallied 28.21% to Rs 272.80 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 212.78 crore posted in Q3 FY25.

Doctors body flags persistent faculty vacancies in Telangana Govt Medical Colleges to DME

China's Shanghai Composite index finish marginally higher

Precious metals dipped, with gold falling half a percent to trade below $5,060 an ounce as the U.S. dollar strengthened after the release of soli

Welspun Q3FY26 profit nearly wiped out due to US tariff slowdown

Welspun's consolidated net profit came in at 2.1 million rupees ($23,178.81) for the three-month period ended December 31, sharply down from 1.21

Honasa Consumer nearly doubles quarterly profit to Rs 48 Cr as young brands, offline expansion come in focus

Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumers Q3 profit soared 92% to Rs 48 crore following strong revenue. The performance was led by a recovery in Mamaeart

The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 43

Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: All you need to know about Galileo

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 cu

UBS opens new GCC in Hyderabad, to add 3K jobs next 2 years

Hyderabad: Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company UBS on Wednesday announced the opening of its new global capability

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.

WhatsApp fully blocked in Russia as Moscow backs new platform and it is not Telegram. Check new alternative for Meta Platforms messenger

Russia's move against WhatsApp is the culmination of six months of pressure on the U.S. company.

Daily UPI transactions set to touch 100 crore shortly, says RBI official

Nearly 85% of digital transactions in India are conducted through UPI, says V.S. Prajish, General Manager, RBI

Bollywood producer wins Rs 8 cr after 25-year wait in Dubai Duty Free draw

Dubai:In a remarkable stroke of luck,a 79-year-old Dubai-based Indian businessman and Bollywood producer Rajan Lall won a staggering US dollars o

'Breaking deadlock with Putin': NATOs Rutte says Trump applying EVERY PRESSURE to end Ukraine war

Trade union labour code strike: Shashi Tharoor slams shutdown in Kerala, calls it 'organised tyranny'

Kerala strike and shutdown: Even though Congress-affiliated trade unions are also part of the nationwide strike, the party and the UDF continued

T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates railway overbridge onKorukkupet-Manali Road

Mr. Stalin also unveiledthe foundation for the construction of a park near Korukkupet-Manali Road at a cost of1.10 crore

At 86 & Unstoppable! Secret of Helen Khans fitness

Helen Khans fitness journey highlights how everyday movements and mindful exercise can help seniors stay strong, mobile, and independent well int

Crores on table? OTT giant chases Rashmika, Vijay wedding video

Hyderabad: Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who reportedly got engaged last year, are said to be gearing up to tie the knot in the

T.N. Assembly election: Premallatha denies simultaneous alliance negotiations with DMK, AIADMK

While responding to a query on share in power, she said such an arrangement could be decided only after the declaration of the election results.

Hyderabad gets a Haleem Burger just in time for Ramzan 2026

While experiments with haleem can be considered a sin in Hyderabad, it does not really deter restaurants from introducing innovations. So far, we

Bengali migrant worker killed in Pune, Mamata claims xenophobic attack

Kolkata: A Bengali migrant worker was killed in Pune, Maharashtra, in what West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described as a barbaric mur

Do Not Stop: The Timeless Wisdom of Confucius

It does not matter how slowly you go. Confucius insight on persistence and steady progress explains why consistency ultimately defines true succe

Watch: Jos Buttlers Guinness World Record-breaking catch from nearly twice the height of Qutub Minar

Jos Buttler has achieved a new Guinness World Record. He made the highest cricket catch ever. The ball was released from a drone at a great heigh

U.S. Stock Market today prediction: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones jump big in Wall Street pre-market trading. Stocks to watch out on Thursday

U.S Stock Market indexes S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq ended on a muted note in previous session as investor sentiment took a hit from a drop in

January retail inflation at 2.75% in first print under new data series

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) Key inflation rate accelerated to 2.75% in January on higher food and precious metal prices, the maiden print under

Mahindra to invest 196 crore to expand Chennai-based R&D facility

The facility will be up and running within this calendar year, the company said

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

Bareillys Zari Trade: Where Hands Still Beat Machines

In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, zari is not just an embellishmentit is a living craft economy. Metallic threads, beads, sequins, and intricate hand

Cotton, consistency, scale: Sant Kabir Nagar's hosiery trade

In Uttar Pradeshs Sant Kabir Nagar, cotton hosiery garments move through everyday life as quietly as they do through markets.

Cordon and search operation in Rein Bazar, 37 vehicles seized

Delhi HC, SC, MHA Among Top Authorities With Highest RTI Rejection Rates: CIC Report

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: The Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court and the Ministry of Home Affairs were among the major public authorities who rejected

Experts warn yes vote in referendum could stall Bangladeshs constitutional continuity

A referendum on a complex reform package by Muhammad Yunus' interim government is underway. Experts warn this could end the continuity of Banglad