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Tamil Literature Society marks platinum jubilee

T20 World Cup | Nepal vs. Scotland: meaningless on paper, meaningful in message

Both teams are keen to remind crickets power-brokers of the need for greater engagement between Associate and Test-playing sides

Watch: 7 workers killed in chemical factory fire in Rajasthans Bhiwadi

Dhanush To Star in Two Major Biopics

The actor will take on the tremendous task of playing two iconic figures Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam and music maestro Ilaiyaraaja

Tirupati police denies lathi charge rumours amid festival controversy

A. Suresh likely to be UDF candidate in Malampuzha

The former personal assistant to V.S. Achuthanandan has reportedly been invited to join the front. Suresh says he has shared his views with UDF l

Karnataka notifies 1% welfare fee to be collected from aggregators for social security of gig workers

While theKarnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025 mandatesa welfare feeof1-5% of the payout for each transact

T20 World Cup | New Zealand back at its happy hunting ground

The Kiwis perfect record at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium should give them the confidence to get the job done against Canada; a win will take them

Religious public trusts, public charitable trusts exempted from provisions of TN Tenants Act

An order in this regard was issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department recently

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Missile Integration facility at BEL

Rajnath Singh flagged-off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat systems and unveiled the Mountain Fire Control Radar. He also remotely inaugurate

Two-year-old among three killed in separate road accidents

Angry passersby protested, demanding immediate repairs to the damaged roads, as well as measures to alleviate traffic congestion in that area

600 cr. allocated for sports infrastructure in T.N. in five years: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Conclave call for in-depth study on increasing human-animal conflict cases in the State

Madras High Court to hear Ponmudys petition against I-T assessment order after two weeks

Justice C. Saravanan directs the High Court Registry to list the case after two weeks since there had been a change in the counsel representing t

Banished from Hyderabad for a year, rowdy sheeter resurfaces

Hyderabad: A 27-year-old rowdy sheeter, who was banished in 2025 for a year from Hyderabad during the former police commissioner CV Anands term,

Residents groups oppose Musi Riverfront project in Hyderabad

Hyderabad:The Musi Jan Andolan (MJA), a coalition of civil society activists, environmentalists, human rights groups and residents from several c

Death of student at coaching centre: parents seek justice

Parents Association of Andhra Pradesh seek the intervention of Education Minister and Commissioner of School Education in the matter

The Hindu journalist S.R. Praveen chosen for Swaraj Media Award

Camp to address health concerns among migrant community in Perumbavoor

As many as 15 people tested HIV-positive in the area over the past few months

Quality review for Indira Canteens, city roads to see transformation: GBA chief

Climate justice must centre on social inequality, say experts

Speakers at the webinar Covering Heat: What Gets Missed call for rethinking how heat impacts communities, and urge journalists and policymakers t

Minor girls death: police plan awareness drive on K-Pop influence

District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) suggested the need for an awareness drive as a preventive measure in the wake of the Chottanikkara incide

Chairperson Polls Postponed In Kyathanpalli, Kagaznagar, Khanapur

In Khanapur municipality, Congress councillors were present to prove their majority, while elected members of the BJP and the BRS were absent: Re

Rs 4 Lakh Cr To Be Foregone on BCD Cuts, Concessions Under Trade Deals

The trade deal with Japan accounts for Rs 11,365 crore and South Korea Rs 10,872 crore.

Kerala crosses 1,000 smart village offices mark, says Minister Rajan

Kerala has modernized over 1,000 village offices into smart, digitized centers. This initiative enhances service delivery and reduces the need fo

Madhya Pradesh: Satellite-Collared Tiger Found Dead in MP Reserve

Big cat translocated from Kanha to Nauradehi under reintroduction project

Meta CEO Zuckerberg lands in trouble, faces court trial over apps designed to addict children'

Software stocks are crashing, now investors are watching these other sectors

Tech stock market rotation 2026: Wall Street's software sector is facing a major downturn. Billions in market value have vanished as tech stocks

Children Resume Classes at Kendrapara Anganwadi After 86-Day Halt Following Caste Row

Expressing relief, Anganwadi helper Sarmistha Sethi said she was happy to see children back at the centre and emphasised the importance of early

Casual Sex and Committed Lives

Desire, ego and emotional gaps can strain even stable marriages

Stalin inaugurates new housing units at Sri Lankan Tamils rehabilitation centre in Sivaganga

Industry leaders, MP react sharply over Priyank Kharges communal branding of coastal region

Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, reacts to Mr. Kharges statement on X, saying that if Congress had not been so insecure about the coast

Congress Wins All Municipalities In Kamareddy District

Government adviser Mohammad Ali Shabbir and MLAs Madanmohan Rao, Laxmikanth Rao and K. Venkata Ramana Reddy attended the election meetings in the

EC Suspends 7 WB Govt Officials for SIR Lapses

Among the seven, three were posted in Murshidabad, two in South 24 Parganas and one each in West Midnapore and Jalpaiguri.

Watch: Akhilesh Yadav alleges targeted theft of PDA votes during SIR

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged large-scale irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pra

Choice between dogs and Muslims not difficult: US Congressman Randy Fine

Florida: US Congressman Randy Fine, on Monday, February 16, stirred controversy after he claimed that if he were ever forced to choose between do

Extend land reforms to plantation sector: Prabhat Patnaik

Prof. Patnaik, former vice-chairperson of the State Planning Board, was addressing a seminar held as part of the three-day Vision 2031: An Intern

10-year Left rule failed to ensure development of Kerala, alleges Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The project to set up an AIIMS failed to become a reality in the State as the government did not acquire the land in Kozhikode, alleges Rajeev Ch

Court takes cognisance of EDs prosecution complaint in Videocon Mozambique oil deal case

The agency has identified proceeds of alleged crime amounting to 1,136.49 crore

SC rejects plea over hoardings prohibiting entry of pastors in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday. February 16, dismissed a plea challenging the Chhattisgarh High Court order in a matter pertaining to hoa

HC upholds life sentence to pastor for sexually assaulting girl with physical and intellectual disability

Emerald Fennell explains significant changes in Wuthering Heights and why some characters were cut

Emerald Fennells Wuthering Heights takes a unique approach to Emily Bronts 1847 classic, concentrating on the first half of the novel and the sto

Crocodile captured near Kanekal village, shifted to safety

President to visit Vsakhapatnam on February 17 on a two-day visit

Droupadi Murmu to take part in International Fleet Review on February 18

Word of the Day: Epistemic

Epistemic, meaning related to knowledge, is a crucial concept for understanding how we gain and justify beliefs. This term, rooted in Greek for '

Spare a Thought for 24x7 Shopping Woes

Compulsive shopping and just browsing for deals habbit can lead to mental fatigue, stress, distraction, and dissatisfaction

DoT Strengthens Telecom Security, Cyber Fraud Prevention and Disaster Alert Systems in Odisha

The Sanchar Saathi platform enables users to block lost or stolen phones, verify mobile connections issued in their name.

Modi Inaugurates Six-day India AI Impact Expo & Summit 2026

Under the India AI Mission, the government has invested Rs 10,372 crore to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem. More than 38,000 GPUs have been on

Shooter among seven remanded in Rohit Shetty firing probe

Seven individuals arrested in the Rohit Shetty house firing case have been remanded to police custody until February 25. Investigators revealed t

Tamannaah Bhatias trainer reveals the fitness trends you must stop following in 2026

Tamannaah Bhatia's trainer, Siddhartha Singh, advises ditching fad diets for sustainable habits. He warns against extreme low-carb diets and inef

Ramanathapuram farmers demand market-rate compensation for highway land acquisition

Farmers aregreatly affectedbecause compensation for land and houses is being provided with discrepancies and at reduced rates, without following

North coastal A.P. likely to come under Vizag Customs with launch of Bhogapuram airport

Rare February system likely to bring heavy rain to parts of south T.N. on February 21 and 22

According to experts, the Bay of Bengal has witnessed only five weather systems that intensified into a depression in February since 1891; they a

Congress, BRS Back Each Other in 3 Municipalities

Ravi was elected chairperson and Soujanya vice-chairperson.

Ugrappa urges CM Siddaramaiah to take all-party delegation to Centre on inclusion of reservation act in Ninth Schedule

Hyderabad: Salesman held for stealing 1 kg gold from jewellery shop

Hyderabad: A salesperson has been arrested for allegedly stealing one kilogram of gold worth Rs 1.65 crore from the outlet of a Kerala-based jewe

Congress Corporators Raise Slogans Against BJP MP Arvind

The meeting was scheduled for 11 am. BJP corporators entered the office first, while Congress corporators arrived later.

Man awarded life imprisonment in murder case in Kurnool

TNPCB asked to investigate abandoned quarry in Mudalipalayam-Nallur under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

No irrigation scheme for Salem in DMK regime, allegesPasumai Thaayagam president

Telangana High Court issues notices to government over GHMC division

From flood lessons to heat stress forecasts, experts outline AI roadmap for Kerala

Eminent speakers air their ideas on Information Technology Digital revolution in the era of AI at the Vision 2031 conference

Self-financing college teachers in Calicut varsity up in arms against circular

Watch: Breaking boundaries: Director R. Gowtham brings Tamil independent cinema to Berlin

In this interview, Tamil filmmaker R. Gowtham opens up about creating his debut film with friends, poetry, instinct and zero industry backing. Fr

Mani Shankar Aiyer Says His Remarks on Pinarayi Were Blown out of Proportion Stands by His Remark on LDF Retaining Power

As a Congressman, I want the UDF to come to power.

British Museum removes word Palestine from ancient Middle East displays

London: The British Museum has removed references to the term Palestine from some displays relating to the ancient Middle East following concerns

Staff crunch cripples Town Planning Department after GHMC trifurcation

After the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations expansion and trifurcation, Hyderabads Town Planning wing faces crippling staff shortage, weak

Land-for-jobs: Delhi court formally frames charges against Lalu, wife

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday, February 16, formally framed charges against former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Dev

IRS Tax Refund: Income Tax Return projected higher, key forms, deductions, tax credits - how to avail these

IRS Tax Refund: Among them are no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, deductions for car loan interest, and deductions for people who were 65 or old

300-Crore Tax Arrears Under Scanner As Nellore Corporation Warns Defaulters 46 Grievances Received At Public Forum

Defaulters have already been served court notices twice through Lok Adalat proceedings: Commissioner Y.O. Nandan

CK Israni rides infra boom, eyes 1,200 crore topline in FY27

Beyond construction, CK Israni Group is exploring logistics parks, data centres, hospitality in tier-II and III cities, and selective entertainme

New coastal corridor likely to turn Vizag, Bhogapuram into twin cities

Plan includes features such as a 1-km elevated flyover near Rushikonda to protect existing resorts and hotels and four elevated corridors that wi

RCPL to form majority-owned JV with TGI Group to explore African markets

This partnership will significantly expand RCPL's global footprint by establishing its presence in Nigeria, one of Africa's largest consumer mark

Farmer electrocuted by illegal electric fence near Kadaladi

Arrangements for annual Tirumala Teppotsavam reviewed

RBI plans mandatory reporting of offshore related-party rupee FX contracts

The RBI has proposed expanding reporting norms to require AD Cat-I banks to disclose all offshore related-party rupee FX derivative contracts to

Dogra thrilled at completing 10,000 runs in Ranji Trophy

Name Of Kerala Daily Wage Worker Dubbed Not An Indian Citizen Restored In Electoral Rolls

Mohammad had faced distress when a complaint was filed questioning his nationality and seeking the removal of his name from the electoral roll of

City police arrest rowdy sheeter, drug trafficker

Prime Minister Modi Visits Jio AI Pavilion at India AI Impact Summit

Jio's initiative aims to make AI accessible for everyone, highlighting the need for inclusivity in tech advancements.

Farmers in West Godavari oppose sub-station project over land price concerns

The Animated Bytes of Wellness (Dis)content

Animations of celery wisecracks, dancing strawberries, and carrot chatter are winning millions of hearts online, but at the cost of misleading he

Surya Grahan 17 Feb 2026: Phalguna Amavasya, Solar Eclipse on same day; check timings, significance, dos and donts

Phalguna Amavasya, a day for ancestor worship, falls on February 17, 2026, coinciding with a solar eclipse. While not visible in India, the eclip

On Camera, Train Stops Just In Time As Drunk Teen Sleeps On Tracks

A major mishap was averted at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on Monday afternoon after a drunk teenager was discovered lyin

EAGLE Force arrests inter-State cocaine peddler and two associates in Kondapur, seizing 32 grams during a raid

RSS Leaders Involved in Money Laundering, Alleges Minister

Kharge's commitment to register the RSS has sparked debate, with opposing voices claiming the organization functions within legal boundaries.

Bill Gates lauds A.P.s future roadmap based on emerging technologies

State setting up international standard facilities to foster growth of quantum technology

India will stand first among the top 10 countries in quantum technology in the coming days, says Mission Director of Amaravati State Quantum Miss

3 Inmates Escape From RS Pura Observation Home After Attacking Policemen

JAMMU, Feb 16: Three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, escaped from an observation home in the RS Pura area on Monday evening after att

Three of a family dies in head-on-collision road accident near Kamuthi