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BNP secures landslide victory; set to return to power after two decades

According to the unofficial results announced by the Election Commission, the BNP has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while the right-wing Jamaat-e-

Woman burnt to death by daughter in Sattenapalli of A.P.

A plastic bottle was found and the house smelt of petrol, say the police

Kerala govt. insisting on SilverLine as standalone project, says railway ministry

Ministry says its advice to the KRDCL to revise the DPR in line with the latest technical standards to integrate it with the existing network, bu

Temple Boards Must Act Responsibly to Prevent Lapses: Pawan

He said he would soon visit Srikalahasti at the invitation of the endowments minister, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy

IDSA And Maharashtra Govt Join Forces To Empower Women Entrepreneurs At Mahavikas 2026

Mumbai, Feb 13: Consumer commission members, industry leaders, women direct sellers and self-help groups representing Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahaman

Nine tribal families live without basic amenities in Thalavadi Hills

Gem and jewellery exports remain fairly stable in April-Jan. at $23.19 bn

Watch: Kamal Haasan visits the Kalaignar World museum in Chennai

Cookme Launches Smart Packs, Bringing Transparency To Indias Spice Racks

Smart Pack features a QR code that leads to a batch-specific laboratory report, accessible to consumers instantly.

Seven Years After Pulwama: Nation Remembers Fallen Heroes

The deadly terror strike was launched by a suicide bomber on a CRPF convoy of troops along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Pulwama

Alkem Medtech to pick up majority stake in Swiss medical devices co for 1,074 crore

The acquisition marks the companys entry into advanced cardiovascular devices.

Crackdown on Food Adulteration Intensifies Across AP: Satyakumar

The minister said that five new food safety laboratories are being established across the state

Kalyana Karnataka Pratishthana to launch Jyothiyatre from Bijjanhalli to Basavakalyan from Feb. 15

Shiva temples decked up for Maha Shivaratri celebrations in Srikakulam

Mumbai Crime: Anti-Corruption Bureau Traps FDA Clerk Taking 50,000 Bribe Inside Mantralaya Office

Mumbai, Feb 13: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Mumbai on Thursday evening laid a trap in Mantralaya and arrested a clerk attached to the Food a

APTDC, Maritime Board urge people to attend Pakala Beach Festival on February 14-15

Six ministers to grace the event, the two-day festival will feature water sports, cultural shows, helicopter ride, and many other entertainment p

Delay in Adapting to AI May Erode Indias Progress, Says NITI Report

Roadmap targets $750-850 billion IT revenue by 2035 through an AI-driven shift

State cricket associations need to initiate reforms in sport's interest: SC

The Supreme Court has called for reforms in state cricket associations. These reforms aim to make district associations more professional and tra

CM inaugurates equestrian statue of Dheeran Chinnamalai in Erode

Restaurants cannot levy service charges automatically, says Centre

The central government has once again reiterated that hotels or restaurants levying service charges automatically is a violation of consumer laws

Names of voters not deleted in Belagavi district, says Minister

Booth Level officers (BLOs) have completed around 70% of mapping of names till now, says Satish Jarkiholi

BJP deliberately annihilated MGNREGS, alleges Sharmila

Wages are not being paid on time for the work done under the new scheme, says the APCC chief

AIADMK stage protest condemning DMK on job scheme

KTR's Open Offer to CPI to Run Kothagudem Municipality

BRS senses opportunity, goes for the kill

Uday Kotak appointed Chairman of GIFT City

Kotak succeeds Hasmukh Adhia as non-executive chairman of Gujarat's IFSC hub, with appointment effective immediately

IMA observes Public Health Protection Day

IMA demands that small and medium hospitals in Kerala be exempted from within the purview of the Kerala Clinical Establishments (KCE) Act so that

Residents protest move to restrict access to Kalingarayan Canal bund road

CPI proves mettle in maiden election to Kothagudem municipal corporation, wins 22 of 60 divisions

Iran weakened by 12-day war but still retains significant military power

Tehran: With one American carrier strike group already in the Middle East and another apparently on its way as US President Donald Trump ramps up

ED officer who issued summons to BJP leader Amarinder Singh transferred from Jalandhar to Chennai

Officials, however, said that that it was part of a routine reshuffle within the federal anti-money laundering agency

No individual intimation needed prior to leave India notice to foreign national working in India on employment visa secured by employer: Karnataka High Court

'Pakistan Will Beat India On Feb 15', Claims Man Who Predicted Zimbabwe's Shocking Win Over Australia At ICC T20 WC26 In Viral Video

Mumbai, February 13: A video which has gone viral on social media is spreading fear among the Indian Cricket Team fans. The viral video shows tha

Somireddy Slams YSRC, Seeks Law Against Insulting Parents

The Governors speech reflected the coalition governments performance under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, highlighting improved investor co

RBI allows banks to lend to REITs; bars land acquisition financing

Draft norms cap bank exposure to 49% of REIT asset value and prohibit funding for land acquisition, even if part of a project

AI payments firm AvenuesAI net profit at 71.88 cr, revenue doubles

Infibeam Avenues, now AvenuesAI, posts 15% rise in Q3FY26 net profit as revenue from operations more than doubles to Rs 2,381 crore

Bombay HC Grants Interim Relief To Palash Muchhal In Defamation Case, Restrains Vidnyan Mane From Making Statements

Mumbai, Feb 13: The Bombay High Court has granted ad-interim relief to music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal in his defamation suit against

Inflation Nears Five-Year Low as Gas, Housing Costs Ease

Despite recent inflation drops, consumer prices are still 25% higher than five years ago, making affordability a key political issue amid rising

Natco Pharmas API plant in Chennai gets VAI tag from U.S. FDA

U.S. spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds

The Democrats on the Foreign Relations panel, led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, criticised the practice of third-country deportations as costly, wastef

AU gets RBI nod to reappoint CEO Sanjay Agarwal for another 3 years

AU Small Finance Bank secures RBI approval to reappoint Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO for three years from April 19, 2026

Union Bank inaugurates renovated regional office

T20 WC: Junaid, Aryansh shine as UAE down Canada by 5 wickets in Delhi

With this win, the UAE is in third place in Group D with one win and one loss, behind New Zealand and South Africa, who have won both their games

Coimbatore Corporation urged to restore roads left damaged after underground drainage works

Karoline Leavitt trolled after viral clip shows her using Bad Bunny song before Super Bowl

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced criticism after using a sample of Bad Bunny's song 'DTMF' in a New Year's Eve Instagram video,

Valentine's Day: Visit These Marvelous Places In South India To Celebrate Love

South India is is renowned for its majestic hill stations and lush greenery. Take a look at some of the jaw-drooping places to celebrate love whi

People Welcome HC Order on Footpaths, GHMC Urged to Demarcate Vending Zones

The High Courts directions are expected to guide civic authorities in addressing encroachments while balancing pedestrian access and vendor livel

SC Asks Rahman To Consider Credit for Dagarwani Contribution in Ponniyin Selvan 2 Song

Top court suggests acknowledgement for Dagarwani in Ponniyin Selvan: II track dispute

Word of the day: Swoon

Swoon meaning: Swoon, a word with roots in the 13th century, describes both physical fainting and being overcome by strong emotions like joy or a

Pune: Loudspeakers Permitted Till Midnight On 15 Festival Days In 2026; District Administration Issues Conditional Approval

Pune: The Pune district administration has granted limited permission to use loudspeakers and public address systems beyond regular hours on 15 s

MLA Offers Personal 1 Lakh Reward For School Land

Rayareddy appealed to the villagers of Huligudda, Nelajeri, and Sompur villages in Yelburga Assembly constituency, where high schools have been s

Extension of special trains between Bengaluru and Danapur

IMA seeks revision of Clinical Establishments Act

Dasault to establish final assembly line and manufacturing hub for Rafale fighters production in India

This is as per the initial negotations between the France and India on the proposed 114 Rafale fighter aircrafts deal which was cleared by DAC in

Bhopal News: 2 Years On, CM Police Band Plan Playing On Paper

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) : More than two years after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced setting up police bands in every district of Madhya Prad

NIA gets 45 days extension to file chargesheet in Delhi blast case

The agency approached the court seeking a 90-day extension to complete its investigation but it granted only half of the requested period and ins

Congress Overcomes Urban Weakness in Hyderabad, Emerges As Single Largest Party

The Amangal municipality has 15 wards, Ibrahimpatnam 24, Shadnagar 28, Shankarpally 15, Moinabad 26, and Chevealla 18.

Minister hails 5,000 credit to women

Opinion: Opinion | Scripted Posts, Late-Night Calls: How A 'Rescue Op' Saved UK PM Starmer's Job

For now, Keir Starmer has bought time, but heads sans party loyalty. His authority rests on temporary endorsements and managed optics.

Government Dental College and Research Institute modernisation begins

'So Disgusting': Sydney Man Plants Armpit Hair On Steak To Avoid Bill Of 54,000 At Pony Dining - CCTV Footage Goes Viral

A Sydney restaurant has publicly accused a diner of deliberately planting hair in his food to avoid paying a hefty bill, sparking outrage within

Precious Metals Prices Slide: Silver Falls 5 Per Cent To 2.55 Lakh Per Kg, Gold Drops To 1.58 Lakh Per 10 Grams In Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 13: Precious metals prices declined more than 5 per cent in the national capital on Friday, with silver declining to Rs 2.55 lakh

Enough is enough, this must stop, says Karnataka Home Minister on constant speculation on leadership change

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge has gone to the extent of saying that everyone should keep their mouths shut. He cannot be stricter: Parameshwa

News from the world of Education: February 13, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Express train stoppage to continue on experimental basis

SIR hearing over in Thrissur

Final voters list to be published on February 21. To ensure voter convenience, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers held hearings at 535 cen

Watch: Bangladesh elections: What does BNPs win mean for India?

In Bangladeshs big election, the BNP scores a major win against the Islamist Jamaat in coalition NCP Gen Z party that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Muham

6 Students Among 7 Dead In SUVTruck Crash On Bengaluru Highway

Bengaluru: Seven students, six of them on a late night jolly drive in an SUV were killed on the spot in the early hours on Friday, when the SUV t

Chittoor police reject claims of adulterated milk production in Kuppam

Netherlands Opt to Bowl Against USA in T20 World Cup Match

Kyle Klein returns as Netherlands bowl; USA ring in three changes for must-win clash

Kerala Cabinet approves amendment to advocates welfare fund Act

Astroguide for Saturday, February 14, 2026

Star: Purvashadha till 6.12 pm

Multi-pronged strategy to curb cybercrime in State, says Home Minister Anitha

Awareness campaigns on emerging trends and reporting mechanism, prompt action through cyber helpline, and capacity building of police personnel a

PM Modi Inaugurates New PMO, Secretariat Buildings, Calls Them Milestone Toward Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the new Prime Ministers Office, Seva Teerth, along with Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2, describing th

Exclusive: In Macron's Return To India, Defence, AI And People At Core Of Familiar Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron begins his three-day visit to India on February 17 with a schedule that mixes remembrance, business, technology

Mineral-laden trucks banned in Kanniyakumari for Shivalaya Ottam

Special train from Kalaburagi to Yeswanthpur on February 14

Ola Electric Delivers Record 34 Per Cent Gross Margin In Q3, Executes Structural Reset To Lower Breakeven

New Delhi, Feb 13: Ola Electric on Friday said its consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 470 crore, with total deliveries of 32,680 un

Hung Verdict in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation; BJP Emerges as Largest Party

With no party securing a clear majority, BJP is likely to stake claim to the mayors post with support from Independents.

Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan Are Important Milestone In Indias Journey Towards Viksit Bharat: PM

NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the new buildings housing the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) and central secretariat

Special Intensive Revision drawing to a close in Kerala, hearings over in 122 Assembly constituencies

So far, 39,297 individuals have been excluded from the voter roll after hearings, says Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar. The hea

DSSSB PRT Admit Card 2026 released: Check direct link, how to download and more

DSSSB has released the Assistant Teacher Primary admit cards for the 2026 examination. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the offici

BHIM's UPI volumes grow five-fold, market share inches closer to 1%

Government-backed payments app processes 172 million UPI transactions in January, overtakes Cred and Amazon Pay on leaderboard

Flight at low altitude leaves residents worried in Chikkamagaluru, district police says it is part of survey conducted by GSI

Sharma, Sohaib Fifties Rescue UAE Victory Chase Against Canada

Half-centuries power UAE to tense T20 World Cup win in New Delhi

Big Cat Summit concludes at Nagarahole

Delegates from 20 countries participate in sessions, field visits on wildlife conservation

Suresh Gopi to inaugurate new multi-level car parking at Kollam railway station

The facilitys strategic location near the Puthiyakavu temple provides quick access to the highway, and its position adjacent to the railway stati

Indias Gem & Jewellery Exports Fall 5.79 Per Cent In January To $2.24 Billion Amid Global Trade Pressures: GJEPC

Mumbai, Feb 13: India's gem and jewellery exports witnessed a 5.79 per cent on-year decline in January to USD 2,238.54 million amid global trade

MSNIM organises Ideation 26 to commemorate founder Srinivas Nayaks birth anniversary

Goods Exports To Grow 4 pc to $455 bn In FY26: EXIM Bank

As per EXIM forecast, non-oil exports are likely to touch $401.6 billion, growing at 7.3 per cent. Non-oil and non-gems and jewellery exports are

Three bikers killed in three separate road accidents in Kalaburagi on Friday