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Higher education has no limits, says Kerala Governor

Delivering the inaugural address at the Sreenarayana Guru Open Universitys first ever convocation ceremony, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said the higher education sector must serve as a pillar for nation-building

13 Feb 2026 6:53 pm
ISL preview | Finally, its lets football time

The new edition delayed by nearly four months gets underway in a truncated format featuring 14 teams; the AIFF has opted for a single round-robin format, scrapping the second leg and the traditional playoff stage

13 Feb 2026 6:52 pm
O Romeo movie review: Shahid Kapoor soars, Vishal Bhardwaj struggles in this meandering romantic action drama

It is brooding, bloody, and beautiful in parts, butO Romeoeventually turns out to be boring and burdened by the filmmakers past brilliance

13 Feb 2026 6:51 pm
Ola Electric delivers 34% gross margin in Q3; executes structural reset to lower break-even

The company said it has undertaken a comprehensive transformation of its operations through store and service network optimisation and AI-led automation

13 Feb 2026 6:50 pm
BJP received 82% of 3,826 crore donated by electoral trusts in 2024-25: ADR

The Indian National Congress (INC) received 298.78 crore or 7.81%, while the Trinamool Congress got 102 crore (2.67%). Nineteen other parties together received 267.92 crore

13 Feb 2026 6:50 pm
ED attaches 100 crore assets of firms linked with West Bengal coal 'scam'

The ED said a provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to attach immovable properties, fixed deposits, and mutual funds of eneficiary companies linked to this case Shakambhari Ispat and Power Ltd and Gagan Ferrotech Ltd.

13 Feb 2026 6:48 pm
Govt. approves 25 lakh tonnes of wheat exports

As of April 1, 2026, the total wheat availability in the central pool with Food Corporation of India (FCI) is projected at around 182 lakh tonne

13 Feb 2026 6:46 pm
Linking TTD ghee row with Heritage an attempt to malign my family reputation, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Certain media outlets published false stories targeting the brand in a bid to weaken the family-run business financially, he alleges

13 Feb 2026 6:45 pm
Mahua Moitra alleges Amit Malviya intervened in executing court warrant by West Bengal police in Noida

The police in West Bengals Nadia district also alleged that their attempt to arrest the accused was obstructed, following which the individual managed to flee

13 Feb 2026 6:40 pm
Kerala becomes first State to have an urban policy

State Cabinet approves the draft policy prepared by the Local Self-Government department. The government had announced the policy in the State Budget for 2023-24

13 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
Watch: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates new PMO complex Seva Teerth in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new Prime Ministers Office complex, Seva Teerth, in New Delhi, marking a major administrative shift. The PMO, along with the Cabinet Secretariat and National Security Council Secretariat, will now function under one roof.

13 Feb 2026 6:28 pm
Dakshina Kannada: KSRTC hopeful of quick clearance of pending route permit applications post relaxation of prohibition

The District Magistrate by a January 30 notification exempted KSRTC buses from prohibition on entry of new buses into the Central Business District.

13 Feb 2026 6:28 pm
T20 World Cup preview | English and Scottish cricketers reprise age-old sporting rivalry

The Group-C T20 World Cup encounter coinciding with the historic Calcutta Cup rugby match in Edinburgh adds intrigue; Brook & Co. cannot afford another slip-up

13 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Manipur violence: Supreme Court orders CBI to file status report on sexual assault cases after lawyer claims lack of information on probe

The CJI-led Bench directed the agency to share copies of the chargesheets of the cases with the victims or their families as dictated by the law

13 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Pennum Porattum movie review: An absurdist satire that just escapes getting lost in its chaos

In Pennum Porattum, Rajesh Madhavan makes his bold directorial debut, capturing the rollercoaster human behaviour with a blend of quirky humor and absurd situations

13 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Crimes committed under the guise of politics will not be tolerated, warns Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The government will act tough against those attempting to disrupt peace or undermine public institutions, asserts the Chief Minister, and reiterates that there will be no power tariff hike for the next three years

13 Feb 2026 6:20 pm
Fund project to pump Cauvery water to Ponnaniyar dam, Kannuthu tank, Salma urges Centre

The Water Resources Department recently submitted a proposal to the State government to take up a feasibility study and prepare a DPR to pump Cauvery to Ponnaniyar dam and Kannuthu tank

13 Feb 2026 6:14 pm
Woman police constable injured in accident involving TVK cadres bike in Salem

Near Kamalapuram on the SalemBengaluru National Highway, four cadres who were riding motorcycles reportedly hit a woman constable on duty, causing her to fall on the road. She sustained minor injuries during the incident.

13 Feb 2026 6:13 pm
T20 World Cup: Canada choose to bat against UAE

Canada faces UAE in a crucial T20 World Cup match after recent losses for both teams.

13 Feb 2026 6:11 pm
Bill Gates to visit Andhra Pradesh onFebruary 16

The State will create digital health records and provide personalised medicines, with the support of the Gates Foundation, says Chief Minister Naidu

13 Feb 2026 6:10 pm
Why did the U.S. FDA decline to review the new mRNA influenza vaccine?

The debate here is not about the legitimacy of mRNA vaccines. It is about whether the right comparator was chosen in a clinical trial and whether that design is sufficient for regulatory review

13 Feb 2026 6:07 pm
T20 World Cup 2026 | Siddique takes fifer as UAE restrict Canada to 150/7

Opting to bat, Canada were jolted early as pacers Siddique (5/35) and Muhammad Jawadullah ripped through the top order inside the first four overs.

13 Feb 2026 5:59 pm
Designing the new arena: the rise of sports infrastructure in India

Driven by broadcast economics, urban density and year-round programming, architects are rethinking stadiums as flexible, climate-responsive civic assets

13 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Row erupts over distribution of unauthorised forms for unmapped voters in Bengal

The form includes a provision for certification by at least five valid voters of the booth concerned, who must provide their EPIC numbers and signatures confirming that they know the applicant, the poll body said there is no such form

13 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
Tribals of Nagarahole call for continuing safari ban, condemn International Big Cat Alliance

The adivasis allege that the forest department has been clearing grasslands and trees to improve animal sighting, forcing the animals to move and eventually wander into human habitations.

13 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
Wuthering Heights film review: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi invite us to come gloriously undone in synthetic adaptation

Heathcliff and Cathy play out their grim, inert tragedy against a gorgeous wall of sound in this contentious adaptation of the Emily Bront classic

13 Feb 2026 5:52 pm
Five takeaways from the Bangladesh election

The election offers India an opportunity to repair ties with Bangladesh, which took a hit in the post-Hasina months.

13 Feb 2026 5:49 pm
Celebrating many hearts in one: How author Arundhati Ghosh navigated polyamory

Polyamory taught me generosity - an ingredient in love I often found scarce in monoamory

13 Feb 2026 5:26 pm