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IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, final on May 31

The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the weekend.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:55 am

District panchayat Budget proposes jobs for 5,000 women

Focus on comprehensive development of agricultural sector with an allocation of 18 crore; projects in housing and health sectors get 18 crore and 16 crore respectively

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:32 am

Former Minister Vellamandi Natarajan rejoins AIADMK

Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Ministers decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:15 am

Anbumani lauds makers of Marathi film Asha

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:13 am

14 JNU students arrested day after protest against V-Cs remarks, secure bail

Bail conditions state that they will be released only after verification of permanent address; process will prolong punishment, states JNUSU; SFI calls for a protest today in solidarity with the students

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 2:03 am

Ladki Bahin grant putting fiscal strain on other depts. but will continue: Minister

There are administrative challenges as implementation of scheme is creating stress on funds, says Ganesh Naik; adds assets of Forest Dept. can be used to generate revenue to execute its projects

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 1:47 am

Keralas paradox can spark its global vision

The State must look across the oceans to chart a bright future

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 1:24 am

International law is not dead, its rules stay resilient

Proclaiming the death of international law aids world tyrants

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 1:21 am

SC/ST medical students pressured to pay for internship year

In several colleges, fourth-year students are being pressured to pay the fifth-year tuition fee, and are not being permitted to write their fourth-year examinations unless the fee is paid

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 1:17 am

Six arrested for midnight rampage in Puzhal

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 1:16 am

Bad publicity: On AI Summit, Youth Congress protest, police action

The Delhi polices actions against the IYC protesters are heavy-handed

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 1:06 am

Up in the air: On non-scheduled operators, aviation safety

Flights by non-scheduled operators need better enforcement

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 1:02 am

Warner Bros signs $110 billion deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in townhall

Netflix had the legal right to match the PSKY offer. As you all know, they ultimately decided not to do that. That then resulted in a signed agreement with PSKY as of this morning, says Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros chief revenue and strategy officer

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:56 am

MCC would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Out of 5.67 crore electors, only 216 appeals have been filed till day, points out CEC; SIR in TN was a model for the country, great success, he says

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:47 am

Trump says hes not happy with Iran nuclear talks but awaits further rounds

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday failed to reach and breakthrough, and as American forces gather in the region.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:44 am

India to share info on cybercrime investigation, call centre scams with U.K.

India flags breach of security of Indian dignitaries and diplomatic missions in U.K

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:22 am

Food safety officials inspect milk supply chain in SPSR Nellore district

After the milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district, officials intensify quality checks at dairies across the district and send samples of milk products to labs for testing

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:10 am

O. Panneerselvam: A man undone by his own decisions

When he joined the DMK in the presence of Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, Mr. Panneerselvam was accompanied by only one legislator, P. Ayyappan. After his expulsion from the AIADMK in July 2022, Mr Panneerselvam had the support of two prominent leaders - R. Vaithilingam and P.H. Manoj Pandian. They joined the DMK recently.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 11:56 pm

Formula Ones radical new era: leaner and cleaner, sure; but meaner?

Motor-racings most prestigious championship takes a brave step into the unknown in 2026. Sweeping changes to both the engine and chassis mean the cars will be unlike anything seen before. They will be smaller, nimbler and more eco-friendly than last year, but will they race better? Here is everything you need to know ahead of next weekends season opener

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

Belgium hockeys golden boys still want everything the sport has to offer

Arthur Van Doren and Alexander Hendrickx have a trophy cabinet filled with the games top honours, but arent satisfied. In their 30s, they remain an important part of the Red Lions plans of reclaiming their dominance. They hope to cap a decade-long partnership by winning the World Cup at home later this year and Olympic gold at LA28

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 11:54 pm

Cohere Health opens GCC, plans to hire more

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 11:51 pm

A bittersweet ton for Mayank Agarwal

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 11:34 pm

Women to move from drudgery to decision-making in agriculture: Union Agriculture Secretary

The senior bureaucrat inaugurated businesslines fifth Agri and Commodity Summit in New Delhi where he spoke about how almost 50% of the rural workforce in the agricultural sector comprises women

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 11:30 pm

ISL: Effiongs brace powers Punjab FC past BFC

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 11:29 pm

Tribal Affairs Ministry set to revamp forest rights cells, form one-stop project monitoring units

Govt. expands mandate of FRA cells to coordinate on all policies; Odisha shuts 50 FRA cells, Chhattisgarh officials say exploring the way forward

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:56 pm

Allahabad High Court grants interim protection to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

The matter is scheduled for further hearing on March 12

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

A man undone by his own decisions

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:52 pm

PM Modi to launch nationwide HVP vaccination drive on February 28

The campaign aims to protect 14-year-old girls across the country from cervical cancer, a disease that remains a significant health concern in India

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:51 pm

SC Collegium recommends Justice Lisa Gill as Chief Justice of A.P. High Court

She enrolled as an advocate in 1990 and practised at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, before being elevated to the Bench of the same court in March 2014

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong: Bill Clinton testifies to U.S. Congress committee about Epstein

The former Presidents testimony follows that of his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who told the House of Representatives Oversight Committee that she did not remember ever meeting Epstein and had nothing to share about his sex crimes.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:46 pm

Restoration of Domakonda palace fuels weaving, literature and community life

Once filled with debris and snakes, the Domakonda palace complex has been restored into a vibrant cultural hub. Blending architectural conservation, literary heritage and handloom revival, the initiative led by the Kaminenis is rekindling poetry and traditional weaving breathing new life into a historic village

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:36 pm

Need to find balance between visible national interest and hypothetical loss in case of nuclear accident, says SC on SHANTI Act

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, heading the Bench, pointed out that bringing nuclear power to India was a necessity to meet the nations energy requirements

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

Grey areas persist as key audit gaps surface in Hyderabad Metro PhaseI buyout

With only preliminary audit reports in hand, State governments proposed 15,000-crore takeover of Hyderabad Metro Phase I remains uncertain. Final findings on financial records, technical condition and contractual liabilities will determine the contours of the deal and shape the future of Phase II expansion

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:30 pm

Kalamassery municipality told to complete biomining at dumping yard in a time-bound manner

Once the waste is completely removed and the land levelled, the prime real estate, valued at over 50 crore, will be available for various projects of the civic body

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:26 pm

ASHA workers protest seeking honorarium hike and halt to retrenchment

Leaders of the Karnataka Rajya ASHA Karyakarteyara Sangha says Chief Minister had, during a protest in January 2025, assured them of a minimum monthly guarantee of 10,000 and a 1,000 hike

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:18 pm

Karnataka launches action plan on snakebite and rabies; aims to cut snakebite deaths by half, end dog-related rabies deaths by 2030

The objective is to ensure that no life is lost due to delay in treatment or lack of access to medicines, says Minister for Health Dinesh Gundu Rao

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Ranji Trophy Final: Five-star Nabi helps J & K secure a massive lead

The pacers two blows hasten the end of Karnatakas innings despite Mayanks defiant century; opener Qamran comes to the visitors rescue after early setbacks to extend the advantage

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Apple farmers demand protection against import of fruits from U.S., to hold protest outside Parliament

Apple Farmers Federation of India will mobilise apple farmers from Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and hold a demonstration outside Parliament in March 2026

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:10 pm

House used as abattoir sealed in Belthangady

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:06 pm

Mangaluru-Muscat direct flight to resume from Sunday, says Capt. Brijesh Chowta

Air India Express will operate two flights a week as per the current schedule

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:56 pm

U.S. military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, say lawmakers

The FAA, CBP and the Pentagon acknowledged that the military employed counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities to mitigate a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial system operating within military airspace

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:53 pm

Return Social Science textbook, delete online posts, NCERT tells public

NCERT advisory comes a day after Supreme Court banned the Class 8 textbook over a controversial section on corruption in judiciary; court had also ordered seizure of copies

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:49 pm

Singareni likely to explore 19 BCM of coal-bed methane

Officials of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas advise SCCL to participate in the upcoming auction

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:43 pm

Telangana Chief Minister meets recently surrendered former Maoist leaders

Violence cannot provide a lasting solution and that public aspirations can be addressed only through democratic means, Chief Minister told the former CPI (Maoist) leaders

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:40 pm

Webinar to discuss federalism and the Indian Republic on March 1

This session is for students and working professionals who want to deepen their expertise across a range of subjects

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:34 pm

Watch: Sensex drops over 960 points; Rs 4.98 lakh crore erased from investor wealth amid foreign outflows and geopolitical risks

Indian stock markets ended sharply lower with the Sensex falling 961 points, wiping out Rs 4.98 lakh crore in investor wealth.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:31 pm

Chellanam reeling under acute drinking water crisis

According to civic representatives, aging pipelines and lack of proper maintenance by the KWA has resulted in the crisis

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:28 pm

FIR against Mallikarjun Mutya challenged in High Court

Mahal Roja Mutt head approaches court seeking to get the FIR registered against him quashed; matter likely to come up on Monday

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:28 pm

CM directs MAUD dept. to leverage technology for timely completion of works

Mr. Revanth Reddy gives several suggestions for core urban region

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

Goa Steps onto the Global Stage

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:25 pm