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Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, reports say

The suspension has had no impact on the country's oil and gas output so far, the sources said. State oil giant PDVSA is selling the crude produced under the contracts while they are suspended, they added

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 7:52 am

Cuba says it is communicating with U.S. after fatal boat shooting but seeks more details

Cuba's government has released a list with the names of the alleged suspects and accused them of planning to invade the island and unleash terrorism

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 7:24 am

CAGs Bihar report for 2023 flags revenue arrears to government

The audit report noted that the Mines and Geology Department has failed to provide details on these dues for more than five years

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 6:41 am

Netflix declines to raise its offer to buy Warner, says deal is 'no longer financially attractive'

Netflix, Warner and Paramount have spent the last couple of months in a heated, public back-and-forth over whose deal has a better regulatory path and offers more value for Warner shareholders.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 5:13 am

Chief Justice of India to visit Tirupati on February 28

Ahead of the scheduled visit, a team of officials led by District Collector S. Venkateswar, Joint Collector R. Govinda Rao, trainee Collector Sandeep Raghuvanshi, Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu Tirupati Airport Director Bhuminathan and others inspected the site being readied for the Bhumi Puja.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 4:49 am

PM Modi interacts with Indian-origin Jews in Israel, lauds their 'deep-rooted' India connection

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the community vibrant and said, Their enduring bond with India, traditions carried across generations and remarkable contributions to Israel serve as a living bridge between our countries.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 2:05 am

JNU students detained for launching protest against V-Cs casteist remarks

Students allege police brutality, say heavy barricading stopped them from marching out;police claim officers were bitten by protesters, prompting detentions and a probe; university describes attack on V-C over false allegations as deplorable

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:43 am

From the ashes, emerges a green idea at Brahmapuram

The first Compressed Biogas plant in the State, which converts biodegradable waste into biogas, has become operational at the Brahmapuram garbage treatment yard of the Kochi Corporation. M.P. Praveen meets the engineers and managers of the plant set up by the BPCL Kochi Refinery at the plant site to learn about the facility, which is expected to solve the issue of waste management in the city

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:38 am

Power boost: Gupta unveils infra projects

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:35 am

Stand-off between Delhi and H.P. police forces triggers political row in hill State

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu termed Delhi Polices action an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the State

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:30 am

Analysing Indias cycle of deprivation and affluence

Analysis of income mobility during 2014-25 shows sharp upward and downward shifts, with implications for social stability

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:18 am

Budget aims to transform Thrikkakara municipality into waste-free local body

The Budget envisages a revenue of 19,64,74,5225 and an expenditure of 17,64,53,4500

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:16 am

The shift of critical minerals to Indias strategic centre

The Union Budget has highlighted Indias new mineral resolve

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:11 am

Taking sides: On Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Israel

Indias relations with Israel should not be at the cost of ties with Arab world

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:06 am

We wanted to put fear in the opposition bowlers: Tilak

The under-fire Tilak Varma was back to his menacing best as he smashed an unbeaten 44 (16b, 3x4, 4x6) at a whopping strike rate of 275.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 12:53 am

A light moment at Pusa

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 12:53 am

Garbage trucks continue to emit foul smell in Chennai; residents call for solutions

During the 2024 Budget presentation of GCC, Mayor R. Priya had announced that fish nets would be procured for 102 tipper vehicles to prevent spillage.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 12:47 am

Two held for possession of narcotic substances

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 12:24 am

WRD seeks central research institutes support to address structural issues in Cholavaram reservoir

A team from Central Soil and Materials Research Station suggests geophysical investigation to analyse the geological characteristics of the subsurface soil layers beneath the earthen dam

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 12:23 am

Court acquits Assistant Professor

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 12:03 am

A sociologist and propagandist of democratic values

Professor T.K. Oommen, who passed away on February 26, laid the foundation within the institutional space to probe any issue sociologically

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:57 pm

DMKtrying to confuse the minorities about alliance, says EdappadiK.Palaniswami

AIADMKstands for all religions; think about the welfare programmes implemented byAIADMKfor your benefit, the AIADMKgeneral secretary says in an appeal to the minorities

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:51 pm

SEBI broadens MF categories to keep up with changing investor preferences

SEBI introduced another new category called the life cycle fund and has done away with retirement and childrens fund. SEBI said that life cycle funds will have a minimum duration of five years and a maximum duration of 30 years.

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:50 pm

RINL Pays Tribute to Former CMD J Mehra

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:48 pm

Activists flag concern over Karnatakas proposed Right to Health Bill

Questions raised over whether the Bill meaningfully advances the right to health or dilutes the States responsibility as the primary provider of care

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:40 pm

ECI reviews preparedness for the coming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu

Chief Election CommissionerGyaneshKumar, along with Election CommissionersSukhbirSinghSandhuandVivekJoshi, interacted with representatives of the recognised national and State political parties and sought their suggestions

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:39 pm

Develop protocol for filling vacancies in open correctional institutions, Supreme Court tells States

Bench says prisons are institutions of correction, where dignity, self-respect and social reintegration are not aspirational ideals but constitutional necessities

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:36 pm

India solving business issues at scale, but not social issues: Yaduveer

CSR has to be put to effective use to really solve social issues at scale, the MP says

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:35 pm

Sunetra Pawar unanimously elected as NCP national president

Praful Patel re-elected as national working president, Sunil Tatkare as State chief; Ajit Pawars son Parth to become Rajya Sabha MP

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:28 pm

Watch | MaharashtraKarnataka border row back in focus: Why is it still unresolved?

The decades-old MaharashtraKarnataka border dispute was once again raised in the Maharashtra Assembly, with Governor Acharya Devvrat reiterating the governments commitment to resolve the issue.

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:17 pm

T20 World Cup 2026 | Batters make merry as India outplays Zimbabwe

Suryakumars men notch up this editions highest total after being put in by Raza; opener Bennett fights hard; Arshdeep claims three as the defending champion keeps semifinal hopes alive

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:12 pm

Bengaluru legislators will meet soon to discuss air quality, pollution issues in city: Khandre

AQI has breached AQI 100 in eight of the 11 stations that measure air quality across Bengaluru

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:07 pm

NCERT textbook rewrite was an RSS-driven exercise: Congress

The way NCERT textbooks have been rewritten over the past decade is disgraceful; apart from being dangerous, says the Congress spokesperson

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:06 pm

Chief of panel probing Manipur violence quits, ex-Supreme Court judge to take over

Since its formation on June 4, 2023, the commission was given four extensions, the latest on December 16 last year; it has received around 11,000 affidavits

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:01 pm

Vizag to roll out AI driven traffic management systems

Vizagites could see artificial intelligence-driven surveillance with over 2,000 high-end cameras visible at 56 corridors (like RK Beach Road) across 102 junctions in the city under this Rs 60-65 crore worth project.

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:52 pm

Karnataka High Court allows mothers plea to change minor daughters surname to reflect maternal lineage in birth certificate

The presumption that a child must invariably bear the surname of the father is not a constitutional mandate but a social convention, the court said

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:47 pm

Karnataka school teens from rural and tribal backgrounds make scientific mark with international journal publication

KiratKaurfrom Bidar,SYaminifromHosadoddiVillage,Reshma JVfrom H. D. Kote,all 11thstandard students, andLakshmi G, a 10thstandard student fromKaggalipuraVillage,explored an environmentally safe methodto createcopper-based nanoparticles using plant extracts.

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:45 pm

Supreme Court asks CBI, probe agencies to share chargesheet copies with Manipur violence victims, families

A three-judge Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant issued the directions after going through the 12th status report submitted by former Maharashtra DGP Dattatray Padsalgikar

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:45 pm

ED places before court prosecution sanction orders against P. Chidambaram in two cases

The agency aims to expedite the trial, alleging that those linked to Karti P. Chidambaram received illegal gratification for approving FIPB for INX Media and FDI for the Aircel-Maxis deal while P. Chidambaram was Finance Minister

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:35 pm

Hillary Clinton faces Epstein congressional inquiry

Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, has said she does not ever recall meeting Epstein and has no personal knowledge of his crimes

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:28 pm

Why bulldozers threaten due process

The Allahabad High Court examines whether demolitions carried out immediately after FIRs violate constitutional principles, stressing that punishment lies exclusively with the judiciary; it warns that such selective demolitions, carried out without notice or hearing, undermine due process, erode constitutional rights

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:25 pm

Aravalli row: Supreme Court asks Environment Ministry, others to suggest names of domain experts for panel

The panel will define the Aravalli hills and ranges. The court observes that only lawful mining would be allowed in the region and extends the stay order on the uniform definition of these hills

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:18 pm

CJI vows reforms in working of Supreme Court Registry

Decision comes after Chief Justice found that similar cases are being listed for hearing before different Benches of the top court

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 10:04 pm

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyays descendant joins BJP ahead of Bengal poll

In September 2025, Sumitra Chattopadhyay and her relative Sajal Chattopadhyay joined Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya to address the neglect of the ancestral home of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 9:53 pm

Fitness of old private buildings remains unchecked in Kozhikode

Reluctance of tenants to vacate the facilities has also emerged as a concern for landlords

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 9:53 pm

BJD seeks Odisha Ministers resignation after farmer dies while waiting at procurement centre

While the BJP Government had promised to procure all the paddy, only about 63 lakh metric tonnes, approximately 33% of the total production, have been procured in Odisha so far

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 9:52 pm

CM orders strict water safety monitoring across urban local bodies

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Public Health Engineering, Health Department and district administrations have been instructed to work in close coordination and intensify field inspections

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 9:51 pm

SMEs urged to list to have access to finance

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 9:50 pm

North Paravur municipality plans heritage township project

This was announced in the annual Budget presented by municipal vice-chairperson Laiji Biju. The Budget envisages a revenue of 60,0316,471 and an expenditure of 56,1281,040

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 9:48 pm

On the draw February 26, 2026

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 9:47 pm