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Polling ends in Bangladesh for parliamentary election and referendum for constitutional changes
Credible early trends of the results are expected to trickle in by early morning of Friday (February 13, 2026), party sources said
Muslim bodies oppose Vande Mataram notification, allege it is against Constitution
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad Madani called it a blatant attack on religious freedom of the minorities
Discom officials visit remote hilltop tribal village
Unlearn, relearn to stay relevant in evolving technological era, say experts
They point out that with technology evolving rapidly, organisations must unlearn outdated practices and relearn new skills. While resilience remains non-negotiable, real-time testing is essential to build robust disaster recovery system, they say
Congress demands Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puris resignation
Congress leader Pawan Khera asks why he organised a visit for LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman when there is a full-fledged Indian Embassy
Three students in Thiruvananthapuram run a successful business of wall posters
Ajnas S, Anandakrishnan and Adhilsha S have been designing and selling wall posters under the brand name Urban Posters
The court agrees with Tamil Nadus contention that the slot of DGP on the UPSC empanelment committee should not remain vacant merely because the acting DGP is also a candidate in the zone of consideration
30 crore workers, farmers participated in general strike, trade unions say
The strike call, issued jointly by the central trade unions and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, was to protest against the recent slew of FTAs, Labour Codes; strike actions reported from 600 districts, unions say
Farmers can book drones to spray fertilisers in ASR district
Argentina puts eight past hapless India
Now, airlines oppose relaxed duty norms for cabin crew
Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), in a letter to DGCA, opposes expansion of definition of night duty from midnight5 a.m. to midnight6 a.m., scheduling of weekly off at crew members home base, and calls for single-room accommodation during layovers instead of shared rooms.
Cabinet nod for Shakti scheme smart cards to streamline zero ticket system
Introduced on June 11, 2023, as the first of the Congress governments five guarantees, the Shakti Scheme allows women, including transgender persons and students, to travel free of cost on non-premium State-run buses
Viswanathan Anand trains students in chess workshop at Velammal Global School
The main objective of the event was to develop proteges and take the sport to more places in the State; the Chess Masterclass will show that it is about learning
Modi, Amit Shahs visit will help DMK front win all 234 seats, says DK leader
UDF will take steps to boost Kerala economy: Satheesan
Opposition leader says the front will win majority of Assembly seats in Kozhikode district
Kodaikanal International School celebrates 125 years of education
Mahindra unveils e-three-wheeler Udo at 3.84 lakh to boost last mile mobility
Watch: Sitharaman rejects unemployment and fund cut claims in Rajya Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebutted Opposition charges in the Rajya Sabha, declaring that there is no inflation crisis and that price rise has been tamed through strategy.
BRS lodges complaint against Jagga Reddy, Arvind
MEA refuses to deny U.S. claims on Indias Russian oil imports
Senior U.S. official reiterates that India has reduced Russian oil purchases as U.S. wanted, is buying more American energy; joint statement, with no mention of Russian oil, is the framework on this matter, says MEA
Congress leader K.C. Venugopal hits out at Substantive Motion notice against Rahul Gandhi
Mr. Venugopal linked the development to what the Leader of Opposition had said in the Lok Sabha during the Budget discussion on Wednesday (February 11, 2026), much of which has been expunged
Forest fire breaks out in Palode
Preliminary reports indicate that nearly 10 acres of forest land have been destroyed in the fire which is reported to have originated in the Chekkonam forest region
Three police personnel suspended for assaulting Bengaluru airport canteen staff
PM Modi to inaugurate new PMO at Seva Teerth
The Union Cabinets last meeting at the historic South Block premises will take place on Friday
CM asks Centre to procure 18 LMT paddy over and above the agreed quantity
Mr. Revanth Reddy requests Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to release 1,468 cr dues
Tension as miscreants vandalise mausoleum, set a portion of it on fire in Fatehgarh
Police strengthen vigil in the area; SP MP Afzal Ansari demands Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the incident, which impacts communal harmony
Community programmes mark Cyberabad Polices 24th Formation Day celebrations
Sivaganga custodial death case: Court summons accused police personnel
The court directs them to appear before it on February 25 as they were additionally named as accused by the CBI
Window panes of Maveli Express damaged in stone pelting
Customs officials seize cigarettes, gutka and gold worth over 15 lakh at RGIA
Zilla Nagarika Horata Samiti condemns assault on woman rag picker in Kalaburagi
The victim was allegedly targeted with the intention of sexual assault
Middle class expanded, economy grew: Finance Minister
DMK, allies stage protest against Union Budget
Trade unions stage road blockade in southern districts; over 2,000 persons detained
IMA seeks special consideration for small clinics
Doctors to stage protests at district medical offices across the State on February 13, 2026, and submit a memorandum
Porunai literary festival commences in Tenkasi
Indias Bodhan AI aims to transform every aspect of education, with personal tutors and teacher aids
Bodhan AI will build an open-source Bharat EduAI Stack to introduce Artificial Intelligence applications across all levels of education, from kindergarten to research
Lok Sabha passes Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The amendment Bill contains savings provisions to ensure continuity and legal certainty
12,000 police personnel deployed as DGP announces tight security for municipal vote count
Kozhikode Corporation to continue crackdown on illegal spa operators
Indraprastha Gas Q3 profit accelerates 25% as sales, realisation from sales pump up
The state-owned city gas distributors EBITDA per SCM increased 27%
CM sends legislators to foreign tours to save his chair, says BJP State president Vijayendra
Congress relies on guarantee schemes as it has failed to develop the state, says BJP president
YSRCP faults Indapur Dairys ghee supply to TTD
The Maharashtra-based manufacturing unit of Heritage Foods had supplied 16.50 lakh kg of ghee at the rate of 306 per kg in 2015, alleges YSRCP leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy
AI-171 crash probe ongoing, no conclusions reached: AAIB
The statement comes in response to an Italian newspapers claim that Indian investigators may conclude in their final report that the crash was caused by one of the pilots shutting off the engines by moving the fuel control switches
HC issues interim stay on Bevco contest
Govt. launches Happy Sunday to foster neighbourhood bonds
The initiative seeks to enhance emotional well-being, encourage physically active lifestyles, and foster social cohesion by activating public spaces such as streets and parks for community interaction
35 years after he entered India and raised a family, Bangladeshi man jailed in Odisha
Abu Sahik was picked up by the police from Bhubaneswar in September 2025; denied bail twice, his counsels argue that the law does not discriminate between a foreigner and an Indian in granting of bail
Watch: Large sinkhole appears in Shanghai during metro construction
Top-seed duo of Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar bow sout in the opening round
Protests staged in Coimbatore, Tiruppur against Central government policies
HLA camp for thalassemia patients held in Visakhapatnam
Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations to get 500 cr each for working season
Jagga Reddy defends his actions, alleges police misconduct
Puducherry Assembly passes Jan Vishwas, Higher Education Council Bills
Hyderabad Police warn citizens against romance scams ahead of Valentines Day
Grandeur marks Mohini Avataram, Garuda Seva at Srinivasa Mangapuram
ED attaches properties worth 4.79 crore in Alprazolam money laundering case
Watch: Kashmir willow cricket bat demand surges amid the T20 World Cup
Kerala High Court directs probe into suspicious fund transfers by TDB staff
Drill on state of preparedness to handle emergency situation involving train held at Manamadurai
As per drill, a special train had derailed at Road 6 of Manamadurai railway junction; as divisional control room got an alert, the DRM reached control office, coordinated with all departments concerned and reviewed the situation
Buds schools State-level arts festival begins on Friday
Over 600 students to participate in two-day event
General strike against Labour Codes nearly complete in Ernakulam
Public transport remained entirely off the roads. Shops, establishments and schools stayed closed, while attendance in offices was severely affected. With hotels and eateries also largely shut, those arriving in the city and nearby towns by train faced considerable hardship throughout the day
NABARDs potential-linkedcredit plan for Salem district released
For Dutch all-rounder Lion-Cachet, sport runs in the family
Poor response to Bharat Bandh in Puducherry
Free coaching initiative helps hundreds secure IIM admissions
Prasanna Kumar is new ICAI president
Mango farmers urged to reduce chemical use for better yields
Singareni trade unions take part in Bharat bandh against Centres policies
Watch: Hardeep Puri exchanging emails with Epstein is shocking: TMC MP Sagarika Ghose
Mamata Banerjee calls migrant workers death in Pune an outcome ofhate crime
There has been a spike in attacks on migrant workers from West Bengal in several States across the country and Trinamool Congress has linked the attacks with Bengali language and identity
MLA Balakrishna meets Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
The Hindupur MLA takes the constituencys problems to the notice of the Deputy Chief Minister
National strike near-total in Thrissur
Minor tension reported in a few areas where strike supporters allegedly compelled establishments to shut down. Devotees arriving at the Sreekrishna temple were left stranded due to the absence of bus services
Samithi rejects temporary measures, demands permanent solution to Phalguni pollution
The Samithi says the administration appears to be unprepared to investigate the real cause behind the water in Phalguni becoming toxic
Five, including siblings, get life term under POCSO Act in Salem
Nod for logistics park, bunkering facility at Vizhinjam
Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) will develop the MMLP on approximately 100 acres, while Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) plans to create an international-standard bunkering facility on 40 acres. The initiative aims to enhance cargo handling and strengthen the transshipment hubs capabilities.
Jagan sees bid to silence YSRCP voice in Legislative Assembly
The coalition government does not want our voice to be heard, that is why it is denying us recognition as principal Opposition, he says
Over 69,000 peoplebenefited from 52 medical camps conducted in Salem: Minister
Bonded labourers, including six children, rescued from brick kiln in Bagalkot
DoT recovered 8.5 lakh stolen mobiles: Director-General
Ramesh Kumar Goyal says that the recovery of stolen mobile handsets has more than doubled, rising from two lakh in 2024 to 4.5 lakh in 2025
Protest march in Shivamogga opposing Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project
CHENNAI OPEN | Indian challenge in singles comes to a shuddering halt
TENNIS | Sumit Nagal and Sidharth Rawat exit in the second round; Niki Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro to meet Prajwal Dev and Nitin Sinha in the doubles semifinals
Forest Dept. steps up efforts to prevent fires, plastic pollution along Srisailam trekking route
CM wants Centre to take up Krishna - Vikarabad railway line
Revanth Reddy suggests development of Shamshabad as originating point of high speed trains proposed by the Centre
Vanished lives: Kerala sees a surge in missing person cases
Hundreds of people are going missing in the State annually, leaving their dear ones depressed and puzzled, and the investigators searching for leads. While some may return, others stay unseen, never to return. Mithosh Joseph talks to friends and family members of a few such persons and investigators to get into the core of the complex issue
Munnar witnesses extreme temperature fluctuations
The hill station is facing extreme cold at night and early mornings and intense heat during the day
