facebook

Digital News Sources

States

...

Periye twin murder case convict granted parole again

10th accused in the case was released on parole two-and-a half months ago. Jail authorities say all norms have been adhered to

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:48 pm

Three of family succumb after sustaining severe burns in kitchen fire at home in Kanakapura in Bengaluru

According to the police, a fire broke out in the kitchen due to an accidental gas stove leak while food was being prepared

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:48 pm

Stock markets rebound over 1% on value buying after Budget day drubbing

The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 943.52 points or 1.17%, to settle at 81,666.46. During the day, it surged 1,009.31 points or 1.25% to a high of 81,732.25

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:48 pm

Fake SSLC question papers circulated on Instagram, Karnatakas School Education Department files complaint

On January 27, images claiming to be that of the First Language Kannada question paper were posted on Instagram, followed by posts on January 28 purportedly showing the mathematics question paper

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:40 pm

Two tigers found dead in Madhya Pradeshs Shahdol district

On January 20, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices to the Centre and the State government over the rise in tiger deaths in the State

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:34 pm

E. Sreedharan opens office for high-speed rail project at Ponnani

Technocrat claims he was asked by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prepare a detailed project report for the proposed 1 lakh-crore high-speed rail corridor. State govt. sceptical about claim as no mention was made about it in the Union Budget

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:31 pm

The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer: Meryl Streeps sassy Miranda Priestly reunites with one of her Emilys

Directed by David Frankel, the film is all set to release in theatres on May 1

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

Supreme Court notice on challenge to Kerala HCs dismissal of plea on appointment of temple priests

The plea challenges a Kerala High Court decision that temple priests must be appointed in accordance with religious texts

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

PCB will follow Pakistan government decision on India boycott

Amid the drama, the national team left for Colombo to play its other games in the showpiece starting February 7

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:22 pm

Rupee rises 42 paise to close at 91.51 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seemed to be defending the 92 per dollar level with a lot of resolve

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:16 pm

In Focus podcast | Why is violence the male response to a womans rejection in India?

Prasanna Gettu explains why violence is often a response to rejection by men in India, the socio-cultural factors that lead to this response and what society and educational institutions need to do to change this.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:16 pm

Why an increasing number of toddlers are getting cavities

The idea that milk teeth do not need care is both common and incorrect, say experts. Studies show that nearly 50% of children in India develop dental decay at an early age, affecting oral health as well as eating habits, speech and school attendance

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:09 pm

Around 52,000 women denied Gruha Lakshmi benefits in Karnataka due to tax records; issue being addressed, says Minister

The Minister said that the issue had arisen because beneficiary details matched records of the GST and Income Tax Departments, leading to withholding of payments under the scheme

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:09 pm

Domestic workers union urges Supreme Court to reconsider minimum wages petition

The domestic workers have called for a full and proper hearing, and inclusive dialogue

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:01 pm

Chennai hospital performs wrist-based procedure for ruptured brain aneurysm

The patient is expected to remain hospitalised for two to three weeks for monitoring and blood pressure control

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:54 pm

AAIB says probe into VSR Ventures' plane crash in Sep 2023 in 'final stages'

The aeroplane crash at Baramati on January 28, in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died, also involved a Learjet 45 plane owned by VSR Ventures.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:54 pm

Is it okay for an Indian scientist to have taken Jeffrey Epsteins money?

Reasoning through the many ways to answer this question requires us to move from a simple question of moral purity, which only says never touch bad money, to one of functional ethics, which asks how some money can do the most good while exacting the least social cost

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:50 pm

Mamata confronts cops deployed at Delhi's Banga Bhawan, claims SIR-affected families 'threatened'

Claiming that Delhi has become like a Zamindari, Mamata Banerjee said it has no place for the poor

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:50 pm

Watch: ICC warns Pakistan of serious implications after India match boycott

Pakistan on Sunday (February 1, 2026) announced a boycott of its high-profile mens T20 World Cup group league match against India, a move that is likely to have serious repercussions even as the government cleared the national teams participation in the rest of the global event starting February 7.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

Hyundai Motor India Q3 profit after tax up 6.35% at 1,234.4 crore

Consolidated total revenue from operations in the third quarter stood at 17,973.49 crore as against 16,647.99 crore in the year-ago period

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:45 pm

Review of Sitas Veil by Anamika, translated from Hindi by Nishtha Gautam

Sita goes from a passive, unimaginative spectator to a scholarly single mother in Anamikas recasting of the Ramayana

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:42 pm

Immigrant parents in Minneapolis fear separation from kids

Beyond the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens and local residents who were opposed to the actions of federal agents, Minneapolis was rocked in January by the arrest of a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy, Liam Conejo Ramos

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:42 pm

THAIFEX HOREC Asia Puts Skills and Execution at the Centre of Hospitality

Live environments and skills programmes addressing day-to-day hospitality and foodservice operations

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:35 pm

India's Most Awaited Enterprise Tech Conclave Is Back

AnnouncingETCIO Annual Conclave 2026

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:32 pm

Temperatures to remain above normal in A.P. in Febuary

The forecast indicates higher probability of above-normal daytime temperatures in Rayalaseema and a few pockets in NCAP, it does not yet say by what degrees the deviation is going to be, Director IMD said

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:31 pm

Suspended Bareilly magistrate threatens Delhi stir from February 7 over SC/ST Act

Alankar Agnihotri alleged that 85% of the population was affected by the SC/ST Act and claimed that 95% of cases registered under it were false, adding that upper-caste organisations across the country were backing his stand

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:27 pm

105 arrested in two-day special drive against drugs in Chennai

The police said that during the operation, they seized 26 kg of ganja, 1,888 painkiller tablets, cash, and four two-wheelers

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:27 pm

ICC should take action: Gavaskar, Harbhajan slam Pakistans boycott of T20WC match against India

Among the available options, the world body could dock Pakistan's World Test Championship points, make them stagnant in ICC rankings, and prompt top member nations to refuse to travel there

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:27 pm

BJP MLC C.T. Ravi elected president of Chikkamagaluru DCC Bank

He was the only candidate for the post

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:25 pm

Congress holds night-long satyagraha against scrapping of MGNREGA in Mysuru

The night-long satyagraha at Town Hall featured documentaries on MGNREGA and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, biopic on Mahatma Gandhi, and speeches by Congress leaders

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:13 pm

Budget 2026: Consequences for education?

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:55 pm

Uproar in Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi seeks to quote from former Army chief Naravanes memoir

Rahul Gandhi rose to speak on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, he said he would first like to respond to the charges made by the previous speaker, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, against the Congress on nationalism

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:55 pm

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in jail by Bangladesh court in two corruption cases

The court sentenced 78-year-old Ms. Hasina, her nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq, and her nieces, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq and Azmina Siddiq, and others

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:54 pm

Apurva Kasaravallis new play Shurpanakhi reveals the woman behind the demoness

Directed by Vandana Supriya Kasaravalli, the 90minute play with Odissi, folk and Yakshagana, will be premiered in Bengaluru on February 10.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:46 pm

J&K elections after a gap of several years a significant milestone, says J&K L-G Manoj Sinha in budget speech

Sustained reforms in transparency, accountability, digital governance, and citizen-centric service delivery have significantly strengthened public trust and institutional efficiency, the J&K L-G said.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:25 pm

Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama It Was Just an Accident arrested in Tehran

Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind the Iranian film It Was Just an Accident, was arrested in Tehran on Saturday, just weeks ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:24 pm

Historic 743-year old Kalingarayan aqueduct in Erode to be razed to make way for new structure

The aqueduct had undergone several renovations during the British period. However, leakages from the structure had increased over the years, and repeated repair attempts failed, leaving replacement as the only viable option

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:24 pm

14 migrant workers stranded in Dubai, appeal to Jharkhand government for safe return

Team leader of the State migrant control cell said that they have been informed about the 14 migrant workers from Giridih, Hazaribag and Bokaro districts who have sent a video alleging that the private company has not paid wages

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:23 pm

Student dies on BITS Pilani Goa campus; 6th incident in 2 years

Vishnavi Jitesh (20), a third-year engineering student, was found dead in her hostel room late on February 1 night

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:17 pm

The Hindu Editorial | Credible and creditable: On Union Budget 2026-27

Budget 2026 avoids major direct tax cuts, raising concerns for individuals and corporations seeking relief. Fiscal prudence and subdued revenue projections signal a cautious approach amid global economic uncertainties.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:10 pm

The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown

With protest pins and edgy apparel, stars like Joni Mitchell and Kehlani sent a clear message for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Grammy Awards

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:02 pm

TVKs Vijay likens criticism against him to attacks faced by MGR

Stating that TVK was the whistle-blower in Tamil Nadu politics, Mr. Vijay, during second anniversary celebrations of the partys founding at Panaiyur said, The evil and corrupt forces should run away hearing our whistles.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:52 pm

Xiaomi to expand its premium service centres across 15 new Indian cities

The Chinese smartphone maker plans 100 premium service centres across India under its phase two expansion

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:45 pm

Anvar is UDF candidate in Beypore, confirms KPCC

P.V. Anvar, who emerged victorious from Nilambur, a United Democratic Front (UDF) stronghold, in 2016 and 2021 as a Left Democratic Front-backed Independent candidate, later severed his ties with the front, protesting against the policies of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:37 pm

Grammy Awards 2026: Steven Spielberg joins elite EGOT club after win for Music by John Williams

Steven Spielberg secured a spot in the exclusive EGOT club after bagging a Grammy for Best Music Film with his documentary Music by John Williams at the 2026 Grammy Awards

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:23 pm

SC refuses to entertain PIL questioning procedures to record caste of citizens in 2027 census

The top court, however, asked the Centre and the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India to consider the suggestions made by PIL petitioner Aakash Goel

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

Supreme Court grants bail to three accused in 2024 Pune luxury car crash case

A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan observed that parents are not able to control their children

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:09 pm

BJP 'mastermind' behind Sunetra Pawar's appointment as deputy CM, claims Saamana

The editorial further said Sunetra Pawars deputy CM post should not be a mere ornamental. She may probably not be gungi gudiya (mute doll) and work effectively, it opined

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:08 pm

Thyroid disorders: prevention and early detection

The swellingof the thyroid gland isa very commonoccurrence,and a significantpercentage of the population will have a thyroid nodule,which may or may not get detected during ones lifetime

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:02 pm

Tips to approach the CBSE Class 10 Maths Board exam

What students can do to cope with the stress and anxiety caused by the Maths board exam

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:00 pm

New school fee law will not be implemented in the current academic year: Delhi govt tells Supeme Court

The new State law mandates that any increase in fees charged by private schools must be cleared through a two-tier regulatory framework comprising school-level committees and district-level appellate authorities

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:51 pm

Grammy Awards 2026: Justin Bieber flaunts abs, tattoos as he performs 'Yukon' on stage

The popstar was in the race for four awards this year, incluing, Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for SWAG, Best Pop Solo Performance for Daises, and Best R&B Performance for Yukon

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:47 pm

I represent PMK, Ramadoss group a breakaway faction: Anbumani tells Madras High Court

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, deny audience to him since he had not been made a respondent to a writ petition filed by his father

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:44 pm

Epstein Files on a new trajectory: Full list of personalities mentioned so far

Unveiled on December 19, 2025, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the records list high-profile figures such as former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and business leaders like Elon Musk.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:26 pm

Dalai Lama on winning the Grammy Award: It is a shared responsibility, not personal achievement

The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy in the category of Best audiobook narration for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:24 pm

Pocket-size politics: Budget 2026 in cartoons

In this cartoon collection, Pocket-size politics shows how high-level policy hits the average persons wallet

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:23 pm

India's manufacturing sector activity witnesses slight recovery in January: PMI

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), rose from a two-year low of 55 in December to 55.4 in January

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:22 pm

Interpol issues red notice for Indonesia 'gasoline godfather'

Mohammad Riza Chalid is wanted in Indonesia for his alleged involvement in corruption at Pertamina between 2018 and 2023

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:17 pm

Moto Watch Review | Long battery life shields a patchy experience

With the Motorola Signature, the company launched the Moto Watch too. Keeping the Indian userbase in mind, the watch was priced at 5,999

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:15 pm

Ensure easy vehicular movement on Dr. Ambedkar Road located near ICF, residents tell Railways

Readers Write: T. Sajeev notes that he chaos is mainly due to the parking of trucks used for the movement of coach manufacturing equipments of ICF, on both sides of Dr. Ambedkar Road

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:03 pm

Thrilling turns | Review of Krishnan Srinivasans Kolkata Crimes

The latest in this murder mystery series featuring a former police officer and a retired Ambassador is an entertaining read

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:01 pm

China executes 4 more members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations

They defrauded victims of more than 29 billion yuan ($4.2 billion) and caused the death of six Chinese citizens and injuries to others, the court said

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:43 am

Indonesia says it will restore access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot

Malaysia and the Philippines followed Indonesia in temporarily blocking access to the tool, which is integrated into X

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:28 am

Union Budget 2026: Infrastructure

A collection of articles on what the Budget proposes for infrastructure

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:25 am

Oil purchases from Russia dropped sharply because of U.S. threat, says P. Chidambaram

P. Chidambaram noted that only the Ministry of External Affairs and the Prime Minister would be aware of any underlying complications in the purchase of oil from Venezuela

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:16 am

Bombs hurled, firing reported in clash in south Kolkata, 10 held

Locals alleged that the violence was aimed at asserting control over the locality

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:10 am

Rupee rises 37 paise to 91.56 against the U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said for the rupee, the budget offered reassurance, not relief. Moreover, the governments high borrowing plan is likely to weigh on investor sentiments

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:10 am

Union Budget 2026: Social sector

A collection of articles on what the budget offers for social sector

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:07 am

U.K. ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson quits Labour over new reports of Epstein links

Mandelson, who was sacked as Britain's ambassador to the United States last year over his ties to Epstein, allegedly received several payments from Epstein in the early 2000s

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:47 am

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan demands judicial enquiry into realtor C.J. Roys suspected suicide during IT raid

Mr Vijayan said the suspected death by suicide of the entrepreneur had shocked civic society and the business community. He termed the incident a blot on the countrys tax administration

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:28 am

Parliament Budget Session Day 4 LIVE updates: Both Houses to take up motion of thanks on President Murmu's address

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, including Congress MPs Tariq Anwar, Amarinder Raja Warring, Anto Antony, and Jothimani, will speak during the Motion of Thanks to the Presidents Address

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:26 am

Will protect law and order at any cost: CM Naidu

As the YSRCPs misdeeds were exposed one by one, its leaders were resorting to filthy comments and inciting violence, Mr. Naidu said.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:25 am

Union Budget 2026: Taxes

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:24 am

Stock markets bounce back in early trade after sharp decline on Budget day

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 302 points to 81,024.94 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 59.25 points to 24,884.70

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:20 am