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71 million Americans ask: Is an extra Social Security stimulus payment coming in February 2026 after early SSA deposit?

More than 71 million Americans receive monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration. Millions receive two SSI payments this February

My goal is to reach the final, says Ovtcharov

Namibia opt to bowl against India in T20 World Cup

Sanju Samson came in for Abhishek Sharma, who is still not 100% after suffering a stomach infection, while Jasprit Bumrah replaced Mohammed Siraj

90 Ships, 50 Aircraft to Take Part in IFR Vizag

Sources in the Eastern Naval Command said around 90 warships, including 19 from foreign navies, 50 aircraft and the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

Hindalco Q3FY26 results: PAT falls 45% to 2,049 crore on Oswego hit

Exceptional losses linked to Oswego plant disruption drag profit, even as India business posts record PAT and supports revenue growth

Cambodia crackdown exposes 'digital arrest' scam centre targeting Indians

Cambodian authorities have uncovered a scam centre featuring a fake Indian police station set-up, allegedly used by fraudsters to carry out digit

Partial cancellation of train services in Erode Karur sector

Two more mobile phones seized from Bengaluru central prison

Knights in Khaki event in Hubballi tomorrow

The Round Table India and Ladies Circle India of Hubballi will be organising a special tribute programme titled Knights in Khaki in Hubballi on F

Deepfake threat grows, but technology solutions are catching up, say experts

Three held for hoarding 12 tonnes of PDS rice

J&K Finance Dept Assigns Addl Charge To Four Officers

JAMMU, Feb 12: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional responsibilities to four officers in the intere

WWF-India to organise Campus Bird Count from February 13

A bird register and a compiled document of Thiruvananthapuram district are among the outcomes of the exercise, a sub-event of the Great Backyard

Re-survey of land conducted for extension of runway at Mysuru airport

Trade Unions organise general strike against Labour Codes in Mangaluru, Udupi

Workers and employees from diverse sectors across the country rallied together for a nationwide general strike

General strike peaceful in Chittoor

Today in U.S. History, February 12: Red-letter day for Abraham Lincoln, Bill Clinton

Today in History, February 12 has memorable day for Abraham Lincoln and Bill Clinton.

Collector reviews arrangements for Maha Shivaratri at Ramatheertham, Punyagiri temples

One in two people facing cataract blindness need access to surgery: Lancet study

Eye-care workforce should be expanded and better distributed, particularly in rural and undeserved areas

YSRCP trying to distort SIT report on Tirumala laddu issue, says BJP leader

Valluru Jayaprakash also takes exception to the comments made by Bhumana Karunakar Reddy against Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, calling them false and highl

Residential House Of Drug Peddler Attached In J&Ks Bandipora

Srinagar, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached a three-story residential house belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Bandipora

Erattupetta in Kottayam to get new drinking water project

The 20.5-crore project, being implemented in partnership with the Central and State governments, will be executed by the Kerala Water Authority

Efforts to minimise litigation over properties are on, says Krishna Byre Gowda during meet in Shivamogga

'You just lied under oath!': Dems, Bondi get into epic clash over Epstein Files at explosive hearing

'We did receive an invitation to send Observers': MEA on Bangladesh's election

India chose not to send observers to Bangladesh's national elections. This decision ensures the election's credibility rests with the Bangladeshi

12 tonnes of PDS rice seized near Hayathnagar, three held

BJP calls labour Bill historic, Opposition calls it anti-labour

New Delhi: The BJP and its allies on Thursday, February 12, strongly defended the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill terming it historic

Watch: DAC clears proposal for India to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France

India has moved closer to acquiring 114 additional Rafale fighter jets after the Defence Acquisition Council cleared the proposal to procure the

J&K High Court To Hear Mehraj Maliks PSA Case Next Week

Srinagar, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will hear next week AAP MLA Mehraj Maliks petition challenging his detention und

False and incorrect: Congress accuses Sitharaman of distorting Bali WTO record

New Delhi: Congress leader Anand Sharma slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday for criticising Indias stand at the WTO Ministeri

99% of waste removed from Vellingiri hills in 2025 were non-recyclable, converted to RDF

RBI issues draft directions to revamp Kisan Credit Card scheme, seeks comments by March 6

The Reserve Bank of India has released draft guidelines to update the Kisan Credit Card scheme. These changes aim to broaden its reach and improv

Chinese Lunar New Year: What is it, when is it celebrated in 2026, and why does it matter?

Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks a fresh start and family reunions, celebrated with vibrant traditions. In 2026, it begin

Welcome to Cricket, Azzuris Italy Script History With First T20 World Cup Win

T20 World Cup 2026: Italy announced their arrival in international cricket with a 10-wicket win over Nepal.

Clinical Italy Trounce Nepal By 10 Wickets To Record Maiden Win In T20 World Cup

Mumbai, Feb 12: Italy trounced Nepal by 10 wickets to record a historic first-ever win in the mens T20 World Cup, producing a clinical show in on

EAGLE Force convenes high-level meet to crack down on synthetic drug manufacturing in Telangana

T20 World Cup: Mosca brothers power Italy to historic win over Nepal

An unbroken 124-run partnership between the openers see the European nation chase down the target inside 13 overs

Girlfriend of Winter Olympian breaks silence after he admits cheating in Live TV interview

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid's bronze medal win was overshadowed by a live TV confession of cheating on his girlfriend. He expressed

2,000-Year-Old Tamil-Brahmi Inscriptions Found in Egyptian Tombs

With nearly 30,000 documented inscriptions, Tamil Nadu boasts a continuous historical narrative dating back to the 6th century BCE.

Konathala proposes House resolution seeking Bharat Ratna for NTR

NTRs vision and leadership, which propelled the TDP to power in nine months of its coming into existence in the 1980s, is unforgettable, says the

Strike disrupts normal life in Idukki

Tea plantation sector witnessed an almost complete shutdown. Strike supporters shut down several private banks and financial institutions in Katt

Labour codes detrimental to interests of crores of workers: CPI

Former Doordarshan News Reader Sarla Maheshwari Dies At 71

Sarla Maheshwari was among the pioneers of TV news in India at a time broadcast was limited to a few hours throughout the day.

LG Attended Dyar Daham Celebrations, Part Of Mahashivratri Festivities At Mata Bhadrakali Temple

Jammu, Feb 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance. He said for thousands of

Over 100 persons with disabilities avail services of Vizhuthugal in Tiruchi

TIMS Sanathnagar to be inaugurated on Ugadi; 16 OTs ready, cardiac and transplant centres to ease burden on city hospitals

Shivaratri celebrations at Meenakshi Temple

Belagavi-based IT company challenges US-based AI major Anthropic for using same name

The petitioner has requested the court to restrain the company from using the name Anthropic, not to operate in India with that name, and pay dam

Nebius Group shares fall after Q4 2025 results disappoint investors

Nebius Group shares dropped before the market opened after the company shared its Q4 2025 results. Many investors felt the numbers were weaker th

Bihar police aspirant allegedly forced into pakadwa vivah; rescued, say police

Case highlights forced marriage and abduction concerns in Bihars Samastipur

How a 17-year-old is using OpenAI tools to make animal healthcare smarter

Using OpenAI tools as his research collaborator, Anshul Bhatt mastered complex code and turned ambitious ideas into working prototypes. His creat

Collector urges farmers to embrace modern methods at Tirupati Kisan Mela

Crop residue management programme launched

Govt. will augment drinking water supply to Tirumala, Tirupati through HNSS, GNSS projects, says Minister Ramanaidu

Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu calls for urgent and long-term measures as increasing devotee footfalls and expansion of commercial activities hav

Chicago Valentines Day Guide: From fireworks to a Taylor Swift party Plan the perfect date

As Valentine's week unfolds, Chicago proves that love need not come at a premium. With fireworks, neighborhood eats and creative gatherings aroun

Encroachments in front of Gangaikondacholapuram temple raises concern among conservationists

The Brihadisvara Temple, listed as one of the three Great Living Chola Temples by UNESCO, is a protected monument under the maintenance of the AS

Voting Ends in Crucial Bangladesh polls, Counting Underway

The voting began in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country from 7:30 am (local time) amid tight security and continued un

'Maduro Still Legitimate Head': Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has publicly defended Nicolas Maduro, insisting he remains the country's rightful leader despite b

Bengaluru Man, Facing Financial Issues, Kills Parents During Argument: Cops

Police on Thursday said a man allegedly killed his parents here following an altercation over a financial matter.

Hair-crested drongo sighted for the first time in Madurai

Manipur: Tear gas fired as protest erupts outside Churachandpur MLAs home

Protests erupted outside MLA L.M. Khaute's residence in Churachandpur. Women demanded his resignation for participating in the Manipur government

Word of the day: Vilipend

Vilipend meaning: Today's word of the day is 'vilipend,' meaning to treat or regard something as worthless or contemptible. Originating from Lati

Nurse who recovered from Nipah virus infection dies of cardiac arrest in Bengal hospital: Official

A 25-year-old nurse in West Bengal who had recovered from Nipah virus infection died of cardiac arrest on Thursday at a private hospital in Baras

Dark Showering For Better Sleep: Should You Try The Viral Trend Rooted In Ayurveda?

The new viral trend of dark showering may improve your sleep quality. Here is what it actually is and how it can help you.

Man-eating bear captured after killing one on Telangana-Maharashtra border

Hyderabad: The Maharashtra Forest Department, on Thursday, February 12, tranquillised and captured a man-eating bear that attacked eight people r

Bangladesh elections: Sheikh Hasina labels polls a farce, demands 'fresh, fair vote'; targets Yunus

Bangladesh's Awami League has denounced the recent parliamentary election as a staged charade, asserting it violated democratic principles and th

T20 World Cup LIVE: SKY Gives Concerning Abhishek Update, India Make 2 Changes

India vs Namibia LIVE Score Updates: India aim for a second consecutive win.

Eicher Motors gets green nod for Cheyyar expansion; Royal Enfield annual capacity to rise to 20 lakh units

While the companys proposal submitted to the State government for EC states the investment as 1,104 crore, a company release showed the amount as

Imran Khan Loses 85% Vision After Inhuman Prison Abuse By Pak Deep State

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has suffered a devastating loss of eyesight, severe health deterioration, and prolonged solitary confin

Congress lodges complaint against BJP for portraying Yathindra in a derogatory manner

No Streetlights, UP Biker Falls Into Pit, Dies After Shivering For 12 Hours

In Noida, it was a water-filled pit that killed a techie. Less than a month later, near Kanpur, a deep hole filled with mud, acting almost like q

Dharwad DC emphasises need to work together for comprehensive development of district

Deputy Commissioner has informed officials that they should contact her directly in cases of matters that required urgent action, and has said th

UN-accredited org 1M1Bs push to empower climate-ready workforce

1M1B, in collaboration with Microsoft, MeitY Startup Hub, and the Government of Karnataka, has launched a green skills and applied AI centre of e

Finale brings the curtain down on GOTECs activities for this year

GOTEC is aimed at enhancing the English language skills of students in rural areas, developing their leadership skills, and career development

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 120.55 feet

Watch: Why Balochistan remains in conflict with Pakistan | The Hindu Explainer

Balochistan is once again at the centre of Pakistans longest-running internal conflict following a major military operation and coordinated milit

Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing consolidated net profit declines 84.65% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 37.44% to Rs 33.72 crore

Xelpmoc Design and Tech reports consolidated net loss of Rs 2.00 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 34.94% to Rs 1.12 crore

Caspian Corporate Services reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.08 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 45.29% to Rs 26.05 crore

Voterless, Illegal: Sheikh Hasina Wants Bangladesh Election Cancelled

Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demanded the cancellation of the voterless, illegal and unconstitutional election in Bangladesh in her fi

Trade-Wings consolidated net profit declines 56.94% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 0.68% to Rs 67.12 crore

Engineers India consolidated net profit rises 219.30% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 58.29% to Rs 1210.24 crore

Mohite Industries consolidated net profit rises 22.77% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 23.18% to Rs 45.96 crore

Prajay Engineers Syndicate reports consolidated net loss of Rs 1.14 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 29.95% to Rs 8.07 crore

Competent Automobiles Company consolidated net profit rises 63.91% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 20.07% to Rs 833.99 crore

SRIOR completes one year of TomoTherapy Radixact

Lykis consolidated net profit rises 27.74% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 14.42% to Rs 90.61 crore

Superior Industrial Enterprises consolidated net profit declines 35.90% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 28.12% to Rs 5.65 crore

Syncom Formulations (India) consolidated net profit rises 45.46% in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 9.72% to Rs 115.14 crore

Pioneer Embroideries reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.82 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales decline 15.36% to Rs 81.07 crore