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India must sustain momentum on Gaganyaan despite complexities: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

On IndiaU.S. cooperation in the space sector, Mr. Shukla cited his own Axiom mission as an example of how international collaboration can advance space exploration

11 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
Subedaar: Prime Video locks premeire date of Anil Kapoors action drama

Directed by Suresh Triveni, known for his hit films like Tumhari Sulu, the movie, starring Anil Kapoor and Radhikaa Madhan, dives into the life of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya

11 Feb 2026 5:45 pm
Delhi HC seeks Rani Kapurs stand on Priya Kapur perjury plea

Notice issued in RK Family Trust dispute as Delhi High Court hears Priya Kapur application alleging false statements by Rani Kapur in Sunjay Kapur estate case

11 Feb 2026 5:45 pm
Gunman who entered southern Thailand school detained, hostages freed, police official says

An 18-year-old man entered the Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla Provinces Hat Yai earlier on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) with a gun, the provincial administration said on social media

11 Feb 2026 5:28 pm
Star blues singer Shemekia Copeland to perform in Mumbai on February 14

Shemekia, who blends the blues with contemporary themes, will make her third appearance at the annual Mahindra Blues Festival.

11 Feb 2026 5:22 pm
Sidhu Moosewalas parents stage protest over delay in FIR against graft

Neither are they [police] acting on my complaint, nor are they returning it. The SSP is not taking any action in the matter, if my complaint is false, the police should return it, says Balkaur Singh

11 Feb 2026 5:19 pm
Avijit Dass recital showcased the theatrical grandeur of Kuchipudi

Overcoming musical setbacks, the dancer presented distinct pieces from the Kuchipudi repertoire at The Music Academys annual dance festival.

11 Feb 2026 5:19 pm
Govt. not considering any plans for distinct constitutional recognition for DNTs

The decision comes even as these communities are organising themselves to push for a separate column in the upcoming 2027 Census forms

11 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
Watch - New beginnings: On the end of START as opportunity | Thie Hindu Editorial

The end of START should prompt discussions on wider and equal terms

11 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
Vigilance probe unearths lapses in construction of Punalur-Muvattupuzha Road

VACB cites serious irregularities in the construction of the State highway, particularly in the 30-km Konni-Plachery stretch

11 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Rahul Gandhi's speech 'full of lies', will seek to expunge them: Kiren Rijiju

We will demand expunging of whatever lies Rahul Gandhi has spoken, says Kiren Rijiju

11 Feb 2026 4:45 pm
Tumbler Ridge shooting: Timeline of the incident

At least nine people were killed and 26 got injured in a mass shooting in a Canada school. The suspected attacker, a female, ended her life in self-inflicted gun shot, said police

11 Feb 2026 4:44 pm
Nothing alarming in Wangchuk's condition, can't release him on health grounds: Centre tells Supreme Court

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale that the grounds on which Sonam Wangchuk's detention order was passed continue, and it will not be possible to release him on health grounds

11 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Vande Bharat AC chair car fares much lower than those in China, Japan, France: Vaishnaw

He said while the fare of the Vande Bharat AC chair car for a 300-400 kilometre journey is around 2.19 per kilometre, the fares in these countries range from 7 to 20 per kilometre

11 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Raichur MP G. Kumar Naik flags concerns over surge in cotton import, seeks stronger policy support for domestic growers

G. Kumar Naik said the simultaneous fall in production and productivity indicated structural stress in the sector, and warned that policy inconsistency was undermining domestic farmers

11 Feb 2026 4:37 pm
Chronic hives demands long-term care, not endless trigger searches: experts

Dermatologists now recognise chronic urticaria, particularly chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), as a long-term immune-mediated disorder that needs sustained treatment and monitoring

11 Feb 2026 4:37 pm
Rajya Sabha member raises concern over social media impact on mental health of adolescents

In recent weeks, there have been instances of young students ending their lives, apparently due to ill-effects, including loneliness and isolation, triggered by excessive use of online platforms

11 Feb 2026 4:36 pm
Vocalists Bhuvanesh Komkali and Jayateerth Mevundi explored the two trajectories of bhakti: saguna and nirguna

Tuka Mhane, Kahe Kabira, staged recently at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, unfolded a rendition of compositions by two great mystics Sant Tukaram and Kabir.

11 Feb 2026 4:35 pm
Preventing Multiple Sclerosis from progressing to long-term disability

The progression of MS symptoms to a disability is not a foregone conclusion: with the advancement of modern therapies, this cycle can be broken provided the condition is diagnosed early

11 Feb 2026 4:32 pm
With eyes on trade deals and reform in global governance, Lula heads to India with 260 firms

The largest-ever Brazilian delegation to India marks the culmination of the highest-level engagement between the two countries over the past few years in a challenging geopolitical scenario

11 Feb 2026 4:21 pm
Epigraphy plays a vital role in tracing socio-political, cultural history: Thangam Thennarasu

Speaking at the inauguration of a four-day International Conference on Tamil Epigraphy organised by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA), Mr. Thennarasu said, unlike literary sources, inscriptions possess a unique authenticity

11 Feb 2026 4:19 pm
In Focus podcast | What does the SCs judgement on menstrual health mean for gender equity in India?

Poonam Muttreja decodes the recent Supreme Court judgement on menstrual health and hygiene becoming a fundamental right, explains why this matters for gender equity, and what more steps are needed to bring down period poverty in India

11 Feb 2026 4:17 pm
Inside Chennais growing cosplay scene ahead of Comic Con India Chennai chapter

Ahead of Chennai Comic Con, a Cosplay 101 workshop brought together first-timers and seasoned cosplayers, offering a glimpse into a growing subculture

11 Feb 2026 4:15 pm
T.N. BJP forms seven-member election management committee

In a statement, State BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran said former Union Minister and partys national executive committee member Pon. Radhakrishan will serve as the organiser of the committee

11 Feb 2026 4:11 pm
Stella Maris Fine Arts alumni present concept-driven show in Chennai

Twenty alumni of Stella Maris Colleges Department of Fine Arts reunite at Lalit Kala Akademi for an exhibition exploring the mystique of the ocean and the fragility of time and space

11 Feb 2026 4:11 pm
Valentines Day | Secrets to make love last from old school romantics

With Valentines Day upon us, we hear from three couples who have spent over 40 years together about the secret to an enduring relationship

11 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
People will decide whether T.N. will have coalition or single-party government: Congress MP

He blames the Congress for not having insisted on sharing power in 2006 when the DMK failed to get a simple majority

11 Feb 2026 4:07 pm
Brachio, written by Venkataraghavan, and illustrated by Ananya Broker Parekh, explores themes like differences, self-discovery and belonging

Brachio, the hero of the story, is so tall that kids asked him to pluck stars from the sky for their birthdays, his legs were so long that he used a boats sailcloth to cover them

11 Feb 2026 4:04 pm
Sri Lanka court convicts 2022 protest activists for murder

12 of the 16 convicted in the murder were handed death sentences by a three-member bench of the high court in the western town of Gampaha in a split decision; four other suspects were served suspended prison terms

11 Feb 2026 3:55 pm
Watch: Speaker Om Birla faces no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha

Opposition parties led by the Congress have moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging partisan conduct. The Speaker has asked officials to correct procedural defects in the notice and decided not to preside over House proceedings until the matter is settled. The revised notice is expected to be taken up in the second phase of the Budget Session.

11 Feb 2026 3:51 pm
ONGC in advanced talks with foreign partners for joint-bidding in next hydrocarbon field auction

The Director for Strategy & Corporate Affairs stated they are in talks with several foreign partners for an agreement to bid jointly in the tenth round of OALP

11 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Greater Cochin Development Authority open to hosting non-sporting events in Keralas Kaloor stadium without damaging turf

Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor set to host Kerala Blasters nine home matches between February 22 and May in ISL

11 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Sangeetha Mumoorthigal: A theatrical ode to the Trinity of Carnatic music

The play by United Visuals offers a glimpse into the lives of Syama Shastri, Tyagaraja and Muthuswami Dikshitar.

11 Feb 2026 3:34 pm
Supreme Court verdict on forest evictions in Assam landmark, will streamline encroachment drives: Sarma

The top court said if an unauthorised occupation is found in a reserve forest area, the person shall be ordered an order to vacate in 15 days notice

11 Feb 2026 3:33 pm