Bean talk: What to expect at the India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2026 in Bengaluru
The festival was created to bring the entire coffee ecosystem into one shared space, from coffee growers, brands and baristas to enthusiasts. The fest takes place from on 1214 February 12 to 14 at Chamara Vajra
Love in the time of quick commerce: How Valentines Week is driving pressure and loneliness
Valentines week has steadily expanded in India, fuelled by social media validation and the speed of delivery platforms that promise love at the tap of a button.
Workers join Bharat bandh in Maharashtra, demand to scrap new labour codes
Organising a legal strike is made difficult, and the government will put you in jail for an illegal strike. Provident Fund contribution is reduced, and working hours can be increased to 12 hours per day, said Shailendra Chauhan, General Secretary of Mumbai, CITU
As multilateralism erodes, India must reframe its foreign policy
Multilateral structures and international institutions are withering away as power politics and transactional relationships reshape the new world order; India must reframe foreign policy beyond strategic autonomy, build endogenous capabilities, diversify trade, and pursue Viksit Bharat 2047
T20 World Cup 2026: Australia wins toss, opts to bowl against Zimbabwe
Both sides made two changes each from their previous match playing XIs
MLC says there are good times ahead for D. K. Shivakumar
T20 World cup 2026: Im a changed man now, says Ishan Kishan
After bludgeoning the Kiwi attack to all parts to help India romp to a 4-1 series victory and force his way into the first-choice XI, he is now lighting up the T20 World Cup as well
Among the topics in discussion today are integrated data security management and state perspectives on technology-driven economic growth
PWD engineer has assets amounting to 11.29 crore: Karnataka Lokayukta
1.7 crore cash found during Lokayukta raid in home of friend of another government engineer in Karnataka
Iqbal Syeds victory was secured after Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) aligned and received the support of independent corporators to achieve the majority mark of 33 in the 65-member house
In Visakhapatnam, activity groups turn cafes and parks into weekend cultural hubs
Cafes and parks across Visakhapatnam are evolving into weekend meeting grounds for art, ideas and unhurried community life
Paytm ties up with Bharat Taxito enable mobile payments
Bharat Taxi is a ride-hailing platform built on a cooperative model and insteadof charging commissions,the platform allows drivers to retain their full earnings from each ride, supporting greatertransparency, fair income, and long-term financial stability
Maharashtra govt to hold Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture and Investment Summit on Feb 22
The Agriculture Artificial Intelligence policy promotes the practical use of AI in agriculture and allied sectors and develop the digital infrastructure such as MahaAgriX (Maharashtra Agriculture Data Exchange), AI-enabled traceability systems
Youth vocal concert in Bengaluru on February 15
The programme will commence at 4 p.m. with a vocal duet by S. Aishwarya and S. Saundarya
Disruption in power supply in parts of south Bengaluru on February 14
Bescom is undertaking quarterly maintenance of 11 kV switchgears and the 11 kV bus
Pakistan bowler Usman Tariq and his unusual delivery courts controversy at T20 World Cup
With it has come a fair share of controversy that his pause-and sling style of bowling is an illegal delivery, or in cricket parlance, chucking
Tarique Rahman leads Bangladesh National Party to victory after 20 years
The chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, who returned to the country from a self-imposed exile in London, is ready to make a striking political debut after the partys historic victory in the elections held on February 12, 2026
Seven persons killed in multi-vehicle collision near Bengaluru in Karnataka
Six occupants of the SUV and the motorcycle rider died on the spot, police said
Strict action against attacks on poll staff, cautions Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy
The initiative was aimed at strengthening the coffee value chain and promoting economic empowerment through employment generation
PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNPs decisive win in Bangladesh elections
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman claimed election victory, after the first polls since a deadly 2024 uprising
Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 LIVE: Counting of vote begins
The final voter turnout for the elections held on February 11, 2026, was 73.01%, according to information from Telangana State Election Commission
U.S., Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of U.S. goods
The deal will immediately eliminate Taiwan's tariffs of up to 26% on many U.S. agricultural imports, including beef, dairy and corn
TVK functionary among 52 persons booked in Vandavasi for obstruction of traffic movement
During a road show that the party workers carried out, the TVK functionary halted his vehicle near the elevated corridor on the stretch when a group of supporters tried to honour him with a huge garland, using a crane
AI Revolution Looms: Most White-Collar Jobs Could Be Automated Within 18 Months
Pakyong, 13 Feb : Microsofts top artificial intelligence executive, Mustafa Suleyman, has issued a striking The post AI Revolution Looms: Most White-Collar Jobs Could Be Automated Within 18 Months appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Netanyahu seeks to strip Palestinian citizens convicted of violent crimes of Israeli nationality
If the court moves ahead, it would make Israel one of the few nations including Bahrain to revoke citizenship of people born with the status in their country
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The petitioner submitted that the property had already been declared a Waqf and despite this, third parties were seeking permission to conduct pujas on specific occasions
VB-G RAM G: when a policy shift meets rural realities
While the Centre maintains that VB-G RAM G is an improved version of MGNREGA, critics say it dilutes the legal right to employment guaranteed under the earlier law. The primary stakeholders, the job card holders, may not be familiar with the technical details of the new Act, but their concern is straightforward: they want assured and adequate work so that the scheme genuinely serves its purpose of livelihood security, finds out P. Sujatha Varma
Telangana Spotlight: A glittering view, a gasping lake
The gem-like appearance of Durgam Cheruvu hides a sinister, calculated assault. As evening lights and rooftop views sell the lake as a tourist spot, a multi-agency process seems to be killing it softly. One civic body lowers the water level to free up land, another lays a 10-metre-wide walking track on the exposed lake bed and yet another releases organically loaded effluents that fuel decay. Once a source of drinking water and part of Golconda Forts hydrological system, the lake is now trapped in a bureaucratic tic-tac-toe, writesSerish Nanisetti
Some emotions deserve a platinum token of love
A Blueprint for Shared Security: MILAN 2026 as the Global Anchor for Collective Maritime Peace
Politicians misuse of social media, needto act in such cases: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo
Legislator R.S. Pathania demanded a dedicated Media Monitoring Cellin the DIPR for real-time tracking of fake news
Ministers adverse remarks in Rajasthan Assembly on right to health spark controversy
What is the need for a law on the right to health? Gajendra Singh Khimsar asked, leading to objection by the Opposition Congress MLAs, who raised slogans and trooped to the well of the House
Udit Narayans first wife alleges non-consensual uterus surgery, demands justice
Ranjana Jha, his alleged first wife, said that she had also filed cases in the Family Court in Supaul and approached the Womens Commission
Angela Merkel to deliver first Manmohan Memorial Lecture
The lecture is being organised by the Dr. Manmohan Singh Trust and former German Chancellor Merkel will speak on Germany and India in times of global change
Those facing criminal cases should get the courts permission for reissue or renewal of passport: HC
Over 73% of MoUs converted into investments in T.N., says Stalin
This data is for those who have been questioning us over the conversion of MoUs, the Chief Minister says at the Conversion Conclave 2026 in Chennai. Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa highlights the governments achievements in a presentation
The hidden cost of insurance distribution
Distribution escalation is a structural faultline in Indias life insurance industry
Trump revokes basis of U.S. climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards
The move marks the administrations most extensive rollback of climate change policy, following a series of regulatory cuts aimed at promoting fossil fuel development and hindering clean energy
Koneru Humpy set to return to Norway Chess Women
Humpy made history in 2002 when, at just 15 years old, she became the first Indian woman to earn the Grandmaster title, and at the time, the youngest female grandmaster in history
Farmers pulse: On India and its demand for pulses
Only structural reforms in agriculture sector can ensure food security
Ex-MP on foot march in Haryana ruffles a few feathers within the Congress
MCD to enforce 15-point action plan for implementing new SWM rules
Civic body will revive existing zero-waste colonies and identify at least two to five new onesevery month; key focus on four-way segregation of waste at source across all wards in the 12 zones; new model will reduce load on landfills: official
Excise policy case: Kejriwal drops plea against ED
Concerns raised over greenery damage on Yamuna floodplains
Two women killed, three others injured in east Delhi road accident
7 held after teen stabbed to death in Outer Delhi
Cabinet approves skill development scheme for khadi, handloom artisans
MCD to standardisepay for MTS workers inbudget 2026-27
JK Tyres Sanjay Hardy Sharma passes away
He, fondly known as Hardy, was one of the most influential persons in Indian motorsport and played a key role in advancing the careers of Indias only two Formula One drivers
Bar association opposes SC proposal for Allahabad HC
Man arrested for killing neighbours in suspected human sacrifice inM.P. village
Water-filled dustbin hurled during Habibs speech at DU campus
Man held for stealing gold and silver jewellery from Jain temple
History-sheeter remanded in prison for violation of externment order
FOMRRA submits peoples manifesto to political parties
The manifesto outlines critical demands, including improved drainage systems, 24/7 potable water access, establishing a multi-specialty hospital and fire stations, among other demands
Complaints to GCC helpline remain unresolved: residents
GCC had closed a complaint of a damaged manholereported on Pantheon Road without resolving the problem; AIADMK councillor says 50% of complaints are closed without resolution
Ophthalmologist gets award for community eye care
History-sheeter held for sexually harassing woman in Besant Nagar
Woman constable found dead at police quarters in Egmore
Forest fire in Kasaragod brought under control; 10 acres damaged
Govt. doctors take out rally, picked up by police
Quad very important platform: top U.S. South Asia diplomat Paul Kapur
U.S. diplomat Paul Kapur emphasises the Quads importance for strategic cooperation and defence in South Asia during a congressional hearing
From sociology to journalism: A lesson from Andr Bteille
Asking ones own questions and testing every claim against evidence is the purpose of both scholarship and journalism
NPCI arm partners with PayNet to enable UPI, DuitNow payments in India, Malaysia
As the government is gearing up to provide digital title deeds for properties of over 1.1 lakh families in unrecognised habitations in Karnataka, on February 14 in Haveri, it is set to create a record of sorts
Pointing out that public properties controlled by various municipalities are not maintained and protected as mandated by law, the High Court of Karnataka directed the State government to set up and operationalise a Municipal Trust Property Management System, as a single source of truth for all such properties across the State and assign a Trust Property Identification Number
Traffic signal batteries stolen overnight in Electronic City
Headmaster suspended after viral video shows students transported in goods vehicles
How love grew before the internet; couples from Madurai in age of letters
Love marriages in early times reveal how relationships blossomed before the age of blue ticks and instant messages
Fire breaks out in building in Naval Dockyard in south Mumbai
An official said the spot where the fire erupted was situated diagonally opposite the Gateway of India in Colaba
T20 titan Seiferts Bam Bam redemption
After a dismal 2021 World Cup and heartbreaking absences in 2022 and 2024, the stars are finally aligning for the 31-year-old Kiwi; the dashing wicketkeeper-opener has started his 2026 campaign with two match-winning knocks in Chennai, the city where he had to isolate himself for two weeks after testing positive for Covid during IPL 2021
T20 World Cup: Main theme is to be adaptable and ready for any situation, says Van Beek
The transition to night games in India adds another layer of uncertainty for the Netherlands; USAs Jahangir highlights the struggles of the associate nations, points to limited fixtures, funding, and exposure
Siddaramaiah to present his record 17th Budget on March 6
Jyothi Buddha Prakash assumes charges as Singareni CMD
Two minor boys rescued at Udupi Railway station
Trade union strike evokes lukewarm response in Vizag
Business at most of the shops, malls, and retail outlets continues as usual; banks, schools, and government offices remain open
Indore councillors praise Visakhapatnams cleanliness initiatives during visit
Police trace 224 missing phones in 10 days through CEIR portal
Biological E. gets WHO phase II nod for novel oral polio vaccine
Karnataka govt. gives conditional clearance to IPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Racing activities of Bangalore Turf Club to move to Kunigal Stud Farm
The existing turf club in the heart of Bengaluru will be turned into a lung space; BTC will be given two years to move to the Stud Farm
Sea Kayaking training programme for children in Visakhapatnam
Police bust racket accused of duping senior citizen by enticing him with bumper prize
Left parties, trade unions vow to fight against Centres anti-worker policies
They demand that the Central government repeal the four Labour Codes, fix a minimum wage of 30,000, and strictly implement labour laws
Expert calls for chemical processes to promote resource efficiency
Participants of conference on Eco-Adaptive Research for Techno-Sustainable Harmony stress the need for developing recyclable and biodegradable materials to support circular economy model
Bengalurus rose exports more than halve in five years, but domestic markets surge
The export of roses has become unviable for most growers as the government introduced 18% GST on freight on the sector
Additional 3rd AC coach to key Bhubaneswar-Bengaluru-Tirupati trains
Union Minister lauds States education reforms at AI Conclave in Delhi
Dharmendra Pradhan visits the special stall set up by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department
