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Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar wrote on X that the military conducted what he described as intelligence-based, selective operations against seven camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, and its affiliates.

22 Feb 2026 4:50 am
JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after January 6 attack

In February 2021, JPMorgan informed Plaintiffs that certain accounts maintained with JPMorgan's CB and PB would be closed, JPMorgan's former chief administrative officer Dan Wilkening wrote in the court filing.

22 Feb 2026 3:43 am
Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire

The prices offered will be HK$8,000 per sq ft without a land premium payment, and HK$10,500 per sq ft for those receiving such a payment, authorities said on Saturday, three months after the deadly fire killed 168 in November.

22 Feb 2026 3:26 am
T20 World Cup match preview | Sri Lanka-England face-off set to be a middle-overs tussle

Already bruised by the upset against Zimbabwe, the horrors of a 0-3 sweep at the hands of England at the same venue just days before this World Cup will be a psychological double whammy for Sri Lanka.

22 Feb 2026 3:08 am
U.S. salsa legend Willie Coln dies at age 75

Colon, known best as a trombonist but who was also a bandleader and producer, was born in the Bronx and known for blending the Puerto Rican music of his parents and grandparents with his home city's jazz.

22 Feb 2026 3:00 am
IED recovered behind police post in Amritsar

Police said the improvised explosive device (IED) was later defused, and an FIR was registered at the Beas police station. An investigation is underway, they added.

22 Feb 2026 2:17 am
Actor Mammootty meets landslide survivor

Sandhya, who sustained injuries in the landslide, recently underwent a surgery at the hospital to fit the artificial limb

22 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Estranged CPI(M) leader Pratikur Rahaman joins Trinamool Congress

Pratikur Rahaman alleged that he was being sidelined within the party and pointed fingers at CPI(M) State Secretary Md. Salim

22 Feb 2026 12:46 am
T.N. govt launches portal for foreign medical graduates to check vacant internships

Portal to also enable candidates to apply online directly and obtain their allotment orders

22 Feb 2026 12:43 am
Farm politics intensifies in westU.P. overIndia-U.S. deal

BKUsTikaitfaction seeks clarity from thegovt. on the impact of the trade deal on farmers,takes onJayantChaudhary; concerns unfounded:RLD;khapsdiscuss direct and indirect impact of deal

22 Feb 2026 12:34 am
NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

Workers detected a problem with helium flow to the massive SLS rocket that will ake the March launch window out of consideration, Mr. Issacman said in a post on X.

22 Feb 2026 12:26 am
The global economic consequences of the SCOTUS ruling invalidating Trump tariffs

The ruling also introduces uncertainty around executive-driven trade arrangements concluded with the EU, U.K., Japan,and Vietnam and ongoing withIndiaamong others. While the agreements themselves remain intact, the Court has clarified that sweeping tariff authority requiresexplicit Congressional sanction

22 Feb 2026 12:14 am
RSP rides reform wave, old guard digs in ahead of Nepals elections

The coming elections are seen as a litmus test for Nepals traditional parties, which have drawn scorn from various quarters for their failures, despite ruling the country for the last three decades

21 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
How SimpleGov initiative is simplifying processes for government services

These simplification efforts, however, were far from simple as several Acts and government orders had to be amended accordingly to facilitate the process

21 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
India set to emerge as worlds third-largest economy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The Minister says that after the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, India is making significant strides in the academic sphere

21 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
Former Speaker P. Dhanapals son joins TVK in Chennai

According to TVK sources, Cathrine Ezhilmalai, former Union Minister Dalit Ezhilmalais daughter, and Chakkaravarthy, freedom fighter Immanuel Sekarans grandson, have also joined the party

21 Feb 2026 11:44 pm
Delays in suburban train services lead to a rise in CMRLs ridership

Commuters demand that CMRL improve frequency of trains this month; number of suburban services in Chennai Beach, Tambaram, and Chengalpattu sections have been reduced from 204 to 160 till April 5, to facilitate work on Egmore station

21 Feb 2026 11:43 pm
NTK announces candidates for Assembly polls; Seeman to contest from Karaikudi

He adds that the party would continue to contest elections independently

21 Feb 2026 11:41 pm
Thai University confers honorary doctorate to VIT vice-president in Vellore

The honorary degree symbolises the highest level of academic recognition bestowed by the institution for distinguished service and professional excellence

21 Feb 2026 11:35 pm
Ramalinga Reddy opens Living Spaces 2026, The Hindu Groups annual realty expo

IDBI Banks pan India home loan book size was 72,000 crore as on December 31, 2025. Mumbai accounted for the major chunk of these loans followed by Bengaluru with a share of 13,000 core, indicating a spurt in home sales

21 Feb 2026 11:32 pm
Kingston Engineering College near Katpadi becomes autonomous

D.M. Kathir Anand, college chairman and Vellore MP, urged the faculty members to continue their cooperation and collaboration in steering the college towards greater heights in its next phase of growth and development

21 Feb 2026 11:31 pm
900 police personnel to be deployed for TVKs meeting in Vellore on February 23, says SP

For the Vellore event, the police restricted the total number of participants to 4,900 persons due to hot weather

21 Feb 2026 11:27 pm
How Hindu identity evolved over centuries | Historian Manu S Pillai explains

In this episode of Terms of Engagement, historian Manu S Pillai explains how Hinduism developed through centuries of interaction between Vedic traditions, local cults, philosophical schools, and encounters with religions like Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity.

21 Feb 2026 11:25 pm
Police seize 21 kg ganja at Katpadi railway station

Initial inquiry revealed that the suspect had bought ganja from drug peddlers in Andhra Pradesh to sell in retail to individuals and workers at key towns and industrial centres in the State

21 Feb 2026 11:23 pm
Chromepetterminusgets a facelift

TambaramCorporation replaceswornoutroof sheets; activists question need for large terminus on arterial stretch

21 Feb 2026 11:20 pm
Estimates notwithstanding, T.N. government is hopeful of sticking to fiscal norms

Referring to the savings of about 5,710 crore in non-development expenditure, the government is optimistic about achieving the targets, which have, of course, been set in the absence of new external fiscal challenges

21 Feb 2026 11:18 pm
Corporators discuss summer preparedness in VMC council meeting

They call for steps to ensure clean and safe drinking water to residents, highlight supply of discoloured water in some areas, and stress the need to check mosquito menace; TDP and YSRCP members spar over progress of works under Nadu-Nedu

21 Feb 2026 11:15 pm
What are the key takeaways from AI summit? | Explained

What does the New Delhi Declaration say? How many countries are signatories? What were the goals? What is the aim of the Global AI Impact Commons? Apart from Reliance and the Adani Group, which companies have announced investments in domestic AI?

21 Feb 2026 11:14 pm
A dangerously elevated manhole inMedavakkam

It is located on the arterial TambaramVelacheryMain Road

21 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
BJP holds nationwide demonstrations, political parties denounce Youth Congress protest at AI summit

The Congress party faces criticism from several quarters of the political spectrum for backing the shirtless stir by Youth Congress workers at the India AI Impact Summit venue

21 Feb 2026 11:10 pm