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Job fair at Mandya University on Feb 21

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:27 pm

T20 World Cup preview | English and Scottish cricketers reprise age-old sporting rivalry

The Group-C T20 World Cup encounter coinciding with the historic Calcutta Cup rugby match in Edinburgh adds intrigue; Brook & Co. cannot afford another slip-up

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:26 pm

Manipur violence: Supreme Court orders CBI to file status report on sexual assault cases after lawyer claims lack of information on probe

The CJI-led Bench directed the agency to share copies of the chargesheets of the cases with the victims or their families as dictated by the law

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:26 pm

Pennum Porattum movie review: An absurdist satire that just escapes getting lost in its chaos

In Pennum Porattum, Rajesh Madhavan makes his bold directorial debut, capturing the rollercoaster human behaviour with a blend of quirky humor and absurd situations

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:26 pm

Crimes committed under the guise of politics will not be tolerated, warns Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The government will act tough against those attempting to disrupt peace or undermine public institutions, asserts the Chief Minister, and reiterates that there will be no power tariff hike for the next three years

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:20 pm

Seven dead in pile-up at Hoskote

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:18 pm

Fund project to pump Cauvery water to Ponnaniyar dam, Kannuthu tank, Salma urges Centre

The Water Resources Department recently submitted a proposal to the State government to take up a feasibility study and prepare a DPR to pump Cauvery to Ponnaniyar dam and Kannuthu tank

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:14 pm

Woman police constable injured in accident involving TVK cadres bike in Salem

Near Kamalapuram on the SalemBengaluru National Highway, four cadres who were riding motorcycles reportedly hit a woman constable on duty, causing her to fall on the road. She sustained minor injuries during the incident.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:13 pm

Bill Gates to visit Andhra Pradesh onFebruary 16

The State will create digital health records and provide personalised medicines, with the support of the Gates Foundation, says Chief Minister Naidu

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:10 pm

Why did the U.S. FDA decline to review the new mRNA influenza vaccine?

The debate here is not about the legitimacy of mRNA vaccines. It is about whether the right comparator was chosen in a clinical trial and whether that design is sufficient for regulatory review

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:07 pm

Holy flag staff at Thirubhuvanam temple tilts

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:05 pm

T20 World Cup 2026 | Siddique takes fifer as UAE restrict Canada to 150/7

Opting to bat, Canada were jolted early as pacers Siddique (5/35) and Muhammad Jawadullah ripped through the top order inside the first four overs.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:59 pm

Designing the new arena: the rise of sports infrastructure in India

Driven by broadcast economics, urban density and year-round programming, architects are rethinking stadiums as flexible, climate-responsive civic assets

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:56 pm

Row erupts over distribution of unauthorised forms for unmapped voters in Bengal

The form includes a provision for certification by at least five valid voters of the booth concerned, who must provide their EPIC numbers and signatures confirming that they know the applicant, the poll body said there is no such form

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:53 pm

Tribals of Nagarahole call for continuing safari ban, condemn International Big Cat Alliance

The adivasis allege that the forest department has been clearing grasslands and trees to improve animal sighting, forcing the animals to move and eventually wander into human habitations.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:53 pm

Five takeaways from the Bangladesh election

The election offers India an opportunity to repair ties with Bangladesh, which took a hit in the post-Hasina months.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:49 pm

Celebrating many hearts in one: How author Arundhati Ghosh navigated polyamory

Polyamory taught me generosity - an ingredient in love I often found scarce in monoamory

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:26 pm

Kerala Leader of the Opposition slams FIR delay in sexual assault plaint against former MLA and filmmaker P.T. Kunhi Mohammed

Describing the delay in registering FIR against the filmmaker as a serious lapse on the part of the Chief Minister, who also holds the Home portfolio, Satheesan demands an explanation for the inaction. He flags financial irregularities at Global Ayyappa Meet

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:23 pm

Kochi Art Season 2026: Biennale highlights and must-see parallel shows

From Tino Sehgals charged performance at Pepper House to Shilpa Guptas moving sonic installation, Mass Arts flamboyant Durga Puja and Afra Eismas tactile fantasy, here are the most compelling immersive art experiences across Kochi, on till the Kochi-Muziris Biennale ends on March 31

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:21 pm

John Wick and Magna Carta excel

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:20 pm

Watch: From exile to power: Who is Bangladeshs new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Bangladeshs February 12 election marks a dramatic political shift, with the BNP surging ahead and Tarique Rahman poised to return to power after nearly two decades in exile. The vote follows the 2024 uprising and a reshaped political landscape.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:20 pm

Mukhtar Ansari associate Shoaib Bobby Kidwai shot dead on LucknowAyodhya highway

The deceased, who faces multiple cases, was travelling in a sedan car from Lucknow to Barabanki when motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted his vehicle shortly after it descended from the highway.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:16 pm

Foundation stone laid for the Mega Chola Museum in Thanjavur

The State government has sanctioned 56.41 crore for the museum which will come up on a 50-acre land belonging to Tamil University with access from Medical College Road in Thanjavur

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:14 pm

The business of Valentines Day

Join me as I watchWatching romance play out from the other side of the restaurant

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:14 pm

Women-led decentralised renewable energy and Indias last-mile transition

Women-led decentralised renewable energy in India could address energy inequality, strengthen rural livelihoods, and shape a just transition

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:13 pm

Manipur violence: SC orders CBI to file status report on sexual assault cases after lawyer claims lack of information on probe

The CJI-led Bench directed the agency to share copies of the chargesheets of the cases with the victims or their families as dictated by the law

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:12 pm

CM inaugurates memorial hall of language martyr Keelapalur Chinnasamy

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveils statue for C. Muthuswamy, former MP from Karur, who fought for the cause of farmers in the Cauvery river dispute

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:09 pm

Big relief for IPL fans: Karnataka government allows matches in Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has agreed to allow the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Chinnaswamy stadium with certain conditions.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 5:08 pm

Three-day international conference on development and democracy to open in Thiruvananthapuram on February 15

Event aims to evolve a development perspective for Kerala for the period up to 2031

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:59 pm

U.K. terrorism ban on Palestine Action group unlawful, court rules after appeal

Palestine Action was proscribed in July, having increasingly targeted Israel-linked defence companies particularly Elbit Systems in Britain with direct action, often blocking entrances or spraying red paint

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:55 pm

Sensex crashes over 1,048.16 points on selling in metal, IT stocks; Nifty sinks 336 points

In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,048.16 points, or 1.25%, to close at 82,626.76. During the day, the benchmark tanked 1,140.37 points, or 1.36%, to hit an intraday low of 82,534.55

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:55 pm

VMRDA revisits draft Master Plan 2041

Issues notification for suggestions and objections

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:52 pm

61 lodges inspected in drug enforcement drive in Mysuru, two booked under NDPS Act

During the drive, 18 individuals were questioned on suspicion of drug consumption

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:48 pm

Nilambur teak auction: Palakkad division to recognise top bidders

Palakkad Timber Sales Division to introduce Letters of Appreciation for highest bidder of the month and highest bidder of the year, a move aimed at encouraging healthy competition and widening participation in timber auctions

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:40 pm

Dam safety a shared national obligation: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

India has 6,628 specified dams, making it the third-largest dam-owning nation in the world, and Karnataka, with 231 specified dams, ranks sixth in the country

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:30 pm

T20 World Cup: Its just unbelievable, says Raza on Zimbabwe shock win against Australia

Zimbabwe shocked Australia in their Group B clash of the T20 World Cup in Colombo

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

India needs to leverage FTAs to boost electronic goods exports: NITI Report

According to the report, which tracked the export trends for the July-September quarter, India should enhance market access and integration into global value chains through proactive trade facilitation, government procurement support, anchor investments, MSME participation, and higher domestic value addition

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:21 pm

Kudroli Tirthatane procession to be held in Mangaluru on February 21

The event will mark the day reformer Narayana Guru came in a procession to install the presiding deity at Kudroli in 1912

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:21 pm

Rupee falls 3 paise to close at 90.64 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said rupee traded in a narrow range with a weakening bias as a firm dollar limited the upside for emerging market currencies including the rupee

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:18 pm

In Focus podcast | ISL 2025-26 season: A rescue mission or a reckoning for Indian football?

Indian football veteran Pradhyum Reddy gives an overview of the truncated ISL season as teams and players still grapple with the uncertainty and instability of the system

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:14 pm

Awareness drive on waste segregation at source, ban on use of plastic carry bags in Mangaluru

MCC Zonal Commissioner for Zone-3 Rekha Shetty said teams comprising multi-purpose workers, Hasiru Dala activists and Ambamaheswari Seva Trust members will be visiting more than 36,000 houses in the zone in a months time

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:04 pm

Too fake to be good: On AI-generated imagery, labelling | THe Hindu Editorial

Labelling of synthetically generated content on social media is a must

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:02 pm

Watch: MEA cites India-U.S. joint statement as framework amid U.S. claim on Russian oil cuts

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has once again refused to directly deny claims by the United States government on Russian oil imports on Thursday (February 12, 2026). This comes after a senior U.S. official said that India had reduced its purchases of Russian crude, as the U.S. wanted [India] to.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:52 pm

Bangladeshi voters endorse sweeping democratic reforms in national referendum

According to the Election Commission, 60.2% of voters backed the reform package

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:51 pm

IFFR 2026: Semmalar Annam says her Mayilaa embodies the quiet resilience of women

The actor speaks about her Tamil film, which was recently screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:47 pm

Watch: Govt. not to bring motion against Rahul Gandhi, says Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the government has shelved a plan to bring a motion against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for using unparliamentary language against PM Modi, as a BJP MP has submitted a notice to initiate a substantive motion against the Congress leader on the same issue.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:36 pm

Kochi Brahmapurams biogas plant estimated to generate 6 metric tones of CBG, 128 tonnes of organic manure

Kochi Corporations compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on February 27

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:33 pm

PM Modi inaugurates new Prime Minsters Office at Seva Teerth complex

PM Modis motto is inscribed on the wall under the plaque of Seva Teerth complex; for decades, several key government offices and ministries functioned from fragmented and ageing infrastructure spread across multiple locations in the Central Vista area

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Commerce Secretary meets WTO chief in Geneva ahead of 14th Ministerial conference

The 14th ministerial conference (MC14) is scheduled at Yaounde, Cameroon, from March 26-29 this year

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:17 pm

Opposition parties slam Tamil Nadu CM Stalins 5,000 payout to women under Kalaignar Magalir Urimai scheme

The Opposition leaders say the DMK governments move would not work in the ruling partys favour at the time of the upcoming Assembly election

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:13 pm

Iconic Mudumalai elephant Rivaldo dies

The elephant, believed to be around 50 years old, had been ailing for the past few days in his home range of Vazhaithottam in the Segur forest range

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:12 pm

Appier Delivers Record Results Driven by Agentic AI Innovation

E-Commerce and Online Travel Dual Engines Reinforce Robust Expansion Strong Guidance Underscores Optimistic Outlook for FY26

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 3:10 pm

WTT Star Contender Table Tennis: Lubomir Jancarik upsets Manav Thakkar in second round

World No. 174 Lubomr Jancarik of Czechia stunned the 33rd-ranked Indian, seeded four, in four games (11-6, 11-7, 9-11, 11-9), producing one of the biggest upsets of the event so far

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 2:50 pm

Former Bajrang Dal district president murdered in Pudukottai, financial dispute suspected

Police sources said Mohanraj was inside his house when an unidentified person entered the premises and hacked him to death

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 2:48 pm

Perfios Collaborates with UIDAI for Offline Identity Verification

Joins the exclusive group of 17 companies in India to be a part of this feature

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 2:29 pm

Residents relieved as camera footage confirms dog, not leopard, killed farmers lamb at village in Keralas Kannur

Lamb was killed by a domestic or feral dog, according to visuals captured by camera traps. The incident had triggered panic in Poyyamala after it was initially assumed that a leopard was behind the attack

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 2:23 pm

Nation-states are past their democratic peak, says Rana Dasgupta

In a wide-ranging interview, the novelist and essayist explains why nation-states are morphing into something new, the China model and what a post-nation future may look like

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 2:19 pm

Ahead of elections, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces major cash payout for women

Ahead of elections in the State, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced a major bonanza for women, crediting 5,000 each to the bank accounts of 1.31 crore beneficiaries underthe Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:54 pm

Father of Indian student killed in U.S. dies just before $29 million settlement

A relative said that the family is currently mourning, and it was not appropriate to speak about the settlement money.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:49 pm

Youth booked for playing Vijays film song over Palani temples public address system

According to temple sources, the youth gained unauthorised access to the microphone station, typically used for security announcements and broadcasting devotional hymns, during a brief period when staff members were away from the desk.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:40 pm

Second U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly heading to West Asia as Iran tensions run high

The Ford's deployment, first reported by The New York Times, will put two carriers and their accompanying warships in the region; already, the USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying guided-missile destroyers are in the Arabian Sea

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:40 pm

WTT Star Contender Table Tennis: Lubomir Jancarik upsets Manav Thakkar in opening round

World No. 174 Lubomr Jancarik of Czechia stunned the 33rd-ranked Indian, seeded four, in four games (11-6, 11-7, 9-11, 11-9), producing one of the biggest upsets of the event so far

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:37 pm

Tragedy at 29th Mile: Two Killed, Two Injured After Car Plunges into Teesta River on NH10

Siliguri, 13 Feb : A devastating road accident in the early hours of Friday claimed The post Tragedy at 29th Mile: Two Killed, Two Injured After Car Plunges into Teesta River on NH10 appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 13 Feb 2026 1:36 pm

Supreme Court asks Himachal Pradesh govt, SEC to hold local body polls by May 31

The Bench, however, said that keeping in mind the monsoon and consequential difficulties usually being faced by the hill State, the poll process must be concluded before May 31

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:35 pm

Aiming for 50 more airports in 5 years, will provide huge real estate opportunities: Aviation Minister Naidu

On an average, a new airport or a new terminal is built every 33 days in India, Mr. Naidu said

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:30 pm

What is a Substantive Motion, under which BJP MP is seeking Rahul Gandhis disqualification

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has demanded that the Lok Sabha membership of Mr. Gandhi be cancelled and he be debarred from contesting elections for life

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:26 pm

Four schools in Delhi receive bomb threats

Police are conducting searches in the schools; children evacuated

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:21 pm

With 33 donors, January 2026 sets a record in deceased organ donations in T.N.

Significantly, the maximum contributor was a peripheral medical college hospital Government Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital which functions as a Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre (NTORC)

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:18 pm

High Courts cannot order conduct of counselling beyond admission deadline even if medical seats go vacant: Madras HC

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan hold that only the Supreme Court can carve out exceptions in deserving cases

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 12:59 pm

Nara Lokesh says govt schools will be upgraded to be on par with private ones

Why were bills pending to education department not cleared by the previous government?

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 12:56 pm

Software engineer killed in road accident in Chittoor

The container on the lorry, which was travelling at high speed, suddenly leaned to the right and fell onto the car, crushing it along with Anudeep

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 12:54 pm