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I dont think creative vision is defined by geographic boundaries: Amin Jaffer, curator of the India Pavilion

Art historian Amin Jaffer is curating Indias Venice Biennale comeback, with five artists whose practices reflect on ideas of home, memory, and transformation

12 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
T20 World Cup 2026 | Italy opt to field against Nepal

Italy are once again without skipper Wayne Madsen, who continues to recover from a dislocated shoulder.

12 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Bharat Bandh 2026: Trade unions protest in Chennai

In Tamil Nadu, the nationwide protests were organised at 234 places across the State

12 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
India to receive same garment benefits as Bangladesh under U.S. trade pact: Goyal

The United States will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, but garments attract zero duty only if made with U.S. cotton and man-made fibres

12 Feb 2026 3:21 pm
Centre ignored voices of workers, farmers while making decisions concerning their future: Rahul

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said all the country's trade unions, farmers, and workers are on the streets against the Modi government's trade deal, labour laws and the snatching away of MGNREGA.

12 Feb 2026 3:12 pm
Excelsoft Tech chief Sudhanva Dhananjaya will address TiE Mysuru session on From Pitch to Investment on February 21

Will host a session on From Pitch to Investment featuring Excelsoft Technologies Limited Chairman Sudhanva Dhananjaya

12 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Dhurandhar fame rapper Flipperachi to perform in Mumbai this March

Flipperachi, the rapper behind the viral hit FA9LA from Dhurandhar, is set to bring his electrifying energy to Mumbai for his debut performance

12 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
Personalised learning through AI is the future: VIT Vice-President Sekar Viswanathan

Noting that VIT has been adopting innovative AI-based tools and systems to enhance the overall learning experience for students, Mr. Viswanathan said faculty also need to be updated with technology

12 Feb 2026 3:02 pm
General strike on new labour codes: Protests in Hubballi and Dharwad

CITU State Secretary Mahesh Pattar said that, if unopposed, the new laws would would remove the right to form a union, remove minimum wages, and remove the right to negotiate

12 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
Higher education holds key to reducing inequality, powering economy forward: VIT Chancellor G. Viswanathan

At the inaugural session of The Hindu Tech Summit 2026, jointly organised by The Hindu Group, VIT, and Sify Technologies, Dr. Viswanathan said as Indias economy grew, inequality also widened

12 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
CM makes strong pitch for accelerating works at new airports in Telangana

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls on Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and makes a request

12 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Creation of India, in many tongues

In some Brahmanical myths, the world is made for the sake of sacrifice. In tribal myths, it is created for the sake of relationships

12 Feb 2026 2:50 pm
Drug-free Mysuru initiative launched, police release WhatsApp helpline number 8277948080

Police officials are visiting schools and colleges in Mysuru to create awareness about the harmful effects of the drug menace

12 Feb 2026 2:45 pm
Court restrains Congress leaders from making defamatory statements against Assam CM

Judge Nayanjyoti Sarma stated that the court is of the opinion that if an order of 'ad-interim injunction' is not passed, it will defeat the justice and there is every possibility of multiplicity of proceedings

12 Feb 2026 2:37 pm
Why electronic medical records are this centurys greatest medical advancement

Electronic records have transformed medicine beyond individual patient care. Quality improvement became possible due to systematically measure outcomes, research accelerated with analysis thousands of records to identify patterns and, importantly, they give patients access to their own care and data

12 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against puja at Ladle Mashak Dargah on Mahashivaratri

A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma said Article 32 of the Constitution cannot be invoked by the petitioner when the issue is pending in the Karnataka High Court

12 Feb 2026 2:31 pm
Higher education holds the key to reduce inequality and power economy forward: VIT Chancellor G. Viswanathan

At the inaugural session of The Hindu Tech Summit 2026, jointly organised by The Hindu Group, VIT, and Sify Technologies, Dr. Viswanathan said as Indias economy grew, inequality also widened

12 Feb 2026 2:25 pm
Consultative meet of Badanavalu Satyagrahis in Mysuru on February 14 to highlight demand to strengthen rural economy

The core demand of the satyagrahis that the countrys economy should be built on a strong foundation of rural economy remains unfulfilled

12 Feb 2026 2:12 pm
Joint parliamentary panel gets time till Monsoon Session to submit report on Bill to replace UGC

Soon after moving that the Bill be examined by a Joint Committee, officials had said the government was expecting the report of the panel by the end of the 2026 Budget Session

12 Feb 2026 2:09 pm
B Nagi Reddis legacy through the eyes of a son

The book, B Nagi Reddi A Sons Memoir, reveals the man behind Vijaya Productions and the institutions that continue to define Vadapalani in Chennai

12 Feb 2026 2:03 pm
Kerala Police to intensify D-Dad drive to tackle digital addiction among children

D-Dad, or Digital De-Addition, project focuses on curbing mobile phone and internet addiction among children through counselling and professional support

12 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
Dhoni to pay 10 lakh for transcribing, translating documents in his defamation suit at Madras High Court

The High Courts interpreter section had found that the transcription and translation of the contents of compact discs was a humongous task that may take three to four months to complete

12 Feb 2026 1:51 pm
Gang rape at Thiruvalla spa not linked to any quotation, say Kerala Police

Earlier, the spa owner had alleged that the assault was related to a quotation issued by a competitor.

12 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
Young and Nabin: On the BJP president | The Hindu Editorial

The Bharatiya Janata Party is effecting a generational change in its leadership

12 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
General strike in Bengaluru: Workers protesting around Town Hall arrested, taken away from spot

The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police

12 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
Forest fire rages unchecked in Konnakkad-Kommadi area of Keralas Kasaragod; efforts on to protect habitations

Firefighting hampered by hilly terrain, which prevents fire tenders from accessing the core affected area directly

12 Feb 2026 1:38 pm
Supreme Court 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 1:29 pm
You can't denigrate section of society by such title: Supreme Court raps Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title. This is against morality and public order. We will not allow you to release the film unless you tell us the changed title, the Supreme Court Bench observed.

12 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
General strike in Bengaluru: Workers protesting around Town Hall detained and arrested

The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police

12 Feb 2026 1:22 pm
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari curates Femme Lens at Red Lorry Film Festival 2026

Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari will curate the Femme Lens section at the 2026 edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival, presenting a global selection of films directed by women and placing female voices at the centre of the festivals programming

12 Feb 2026 1:19 pm
From behind bars to books: novel initiative to train Cuddalore prison inmates as writers

The initiative offers training to prison inmates on writing books, helping transform their thoughts into the written word. In its first phase, 101 inmates, who have expressed interest, have been chosen to be developed as writers.

12 Feb 2026 1:18 pm
Attempts being made to oust me from politics using false narratives: PMK founder S. Ramadoss

Mr. Ramadoss said talks were under way regarding the formation of an alliance for the upcoming Assembly elections and that a decision would be announced soon

12 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Final safety audit begins for Chennai Metro Rails phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani

The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm system, among other facilities along this stretch

12 Feb 2026 1:10 pm
7.11 crore ATM van robbery case: Bengaluru police file chargesheet against nine accused

After an extensive probe lasting three months, the Investigating Officer has submitted the final report to the 56th ACMM CCH Court

12 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
ICC Twenty20 World Cup: Rathnayake, Shanaka, Mendis fifties power Sri Lanka to imposing total against Oman

Sri Lanka piled up a formidable 225 for 5 against Oman in their T20 World Cup match in Pallekele

12 Feb 2026 1:08 pm
12 Feb 2026 1:08 pm
Zydus to settle Mirabegron patent litigation with Astellas by paying $120 million

The agreement concludes all litigation between Astellas and the two companies relating to Myrbetriq and Mirabegron and enables Zydus to continue marketing its generic Mirabegron in the U.S.

12 Feb 2026 12:59 pm
Did not abuse anyone, says Priyanka Gandhi, rejects Rijiju's charge of instigating MPs

Priyanka Gandhi targeted the government over the India-U.S. trade deal, alleging that it would adversely impact farmers

12 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Bharat bandh: Trade union strike paralyses life in Kannur, Kasaragod districts of Kerala

In Kannur, trade unions organised a protest march to the railway station. In Kasaragod, the strike was total, with transport and trade coming to a standstill

12 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Bharat Bandh sparks protests in parts of Andhra Pradesh

The protestors started at the Ratham Centre in the commercial area of One Town and held a massive rally, holding placards and raising slogans against the ruling party.

12 Feb 2026 12:49 pm
UDF pledges to enhance Keralas health budget and provide universal coverage if elected

Expressing concern over high out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala, Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan promises to bring it down to affordable level

12 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
India-Pak T20 World Cup: BCB chief Aminul Islam to be in Colombo; ice-breaker meet with BCCI likely

Islam said the board will prepare a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that the assurances are cast in stone.

12 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
SIR by ECI is clandestine attempt by BJP to prepare National Register of Citizens, claims activist Shiv Sundar

He claimed that ECI was issuing notices to voters to prove their citizenship based on flimsy reasons, and demanding documents, like passport and government employment certificates, that are hard to get for poor people

12 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
Watch: US Energy Secretary visits Venezuela in major oil policy shift

The United States has launched its highest-level energy engagement with Venezuela in nearly three decades. Energy Secretary Chris Wrights visit follows new licenses easing oil and gas production, signaling a major policy shift. Washington aims to boost Venezuelas energy output, revive infrastructure, and reshape regional energy dynamics amid geopolitical changes.

12 Feb 2026 12:41 pm