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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles

According to two decrees published by the Ukrainian presidency, targets of the sanctions include several Chinese companies as well as companies from the former Soviet Union, the United Arab Emirates and Panama

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 4:49 pm

T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates Mudhalvar Thirumana Maaligai in Chennai

Mr. Udhayanidhi said the State government had earlier constructed marriage halls in the names of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. This was the first time a marriage hall was being opened in the name of the Chief Minister.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 4:39 pm

India-U.S. trade deal: Anand Sharma dares Piyush Goyal to cancel UPA-era pacts

Former Commerce Minister Anand Sharma justified the decision to import edible oils such as palm oil, citing data to argue that imports were required to meet domestic demand

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 4:27 pm

Soundproof barrier planned near Ranganathittu for MysuruKushalnagar highway

The soundproof barrier is essentially an acoustic wall designed to reduce traffic noise reaching sensitive areas.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

Meghalaya police told to hunt down financiers of illegal coal trade

The crackdown in East Jaintia Hills was ordered ahead of the High Court of Meghalayas summons to the administrative and police chiefs of the district on February 9

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 3:57 pm

Suspect in shooting of senior Russian general has been detained, Moscow says

The Federal Security Service (FSB) said a Russian citizen, Lyubomir Korba, was detained in Dubai on suspicion of carrying out the shooting

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 3:50 pm

Watch: Trade deal is surrender to U.S. corporates, says Samyukt Kisan Morcha

Samyukt Kisan Morcha has demanded Commerce Minister Piyush Goyals resignation, calling the IndiaU.S. trade deal a surrender to American agri-corporates. Farmer unions warn that tariff cuts on U.S. farm imports will devastate Indian agriculture, apple and cotton growers. SKM has urged Prime Minister Modi to halt the agreement or face nationwide protests.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 3:47 pm

Why does Thwaites glacier matter?

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 3:17 pm

Srinivasa Mangapuram Brahmotsavam off to a colourful start

Garuda Seva, considered the magnum opus of the nine-day event, will be held in a grand manner on February 12, followed by golden chariot (February 13), Rathotsavam (February 15) and Chakra Snanam (February 16).

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:56 pm

Iran's FM Araghchi strikes hard line on U.S. talks, saying Tehran's power comes from saying 'no'

While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the talks on Friday (February 6, 2026) in Oman with the Americans as a step forward, Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks show the challenge ahead

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:53 pm

PM protected interest of farmers, workers: BJP chief on India-U.S. trade deal

BJP chief Nitin Nabin said this at Ramleela Maidan while flagging off 500 e-buses along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Cabinet ministers

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:51 pm

India today negotiating trade deals from a position of strength, confidence: Goyal

I start by saying look, we are a 4 trillion dollar economy today (February 8), but it is going to be 30-35 trillion by 2047, when we are a developed economy, says Piyush Goyal

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:43 pm

BJP picked Ritu Tawde as Mumbai Mayor due to Marathi backing for Sena (UBT) and MNS: Raut

Speaking to reporters, Sanjay Raut also took a dig at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh after actor Salman Khan was seen interacting with its chief Mohan Bhagwat here on February 7 at an event to mark the RSS's centenary

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:31 pm

Phone tapping accused should be suspected in the Telangana FSL fire accident: Congress MP

Kiran Kumar Reddy made these allegations in response to KTRs allegations that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy might be involved in the fire accident

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:30 pm

Rakkasapuradhol movie review: This Raj B Shetty-starrer gets the job done after a shaky start

Director Ravi Sarangas thriller, starring Raj B Shetty, stumbles a bit early on, before it ramps up the tension for an intense finish

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:16 pm

TNPSC postpones Feb. 8 Group II, IIA main examination after allotting wrong centres in Chennai; opposition parties flay

On February 8, candidatesprotested in Chennai aftermany of them were not permitted to appear for the examination at the designated centre allocated for them.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:13 pm

Zydus gets orphan drug status for Sickle Cell Disease medication

Therapeutic options for management of Sickle Cell Disease are currently limited

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:00 pm

Old Maravoor bridge to be dismantled to pave way for construction of new one

Foundation and pillars of the old bridge, a portion of which had sunk in 2021, have become weak and cannot be restored, PWD

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:57 pm

T20 World Cup: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB hold talks over India match boycott

There is a glimmer of hope now as PCB has approached the ICC for deliberations, as per an ICC Director, who feels that the marquee clash will eventually take place on February 15, 2026

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:50 pm

COVID-19 restrictions linked to global decline in childrens movement skills

The study also showed evidence of possible recovery after post-COVID-19 decline

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:50 pm

ICMR initiates human clinical trials for improved Kyasanur Forest Disease vaccine

The vaccine has been successfully developed, and animal challenge and toxicity studies have been completed

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:44 pm

After Nampally laboratory fire, State FSL director says evidence in sensitive cases retrieved

Referring to the cash-for-vote case investigated by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, she said the FSL had received 16 material objects in 2015 and that the case file was submitted to the ACB court the same year

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:34 pm

AI companions promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships

It is important not to forget the poetry, philosophy and storytelling that remind us that human connection is supposed to require something of us, and that it is worth the effort

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:33 pm

Rahul was coming towards me after losing his temper: Bittu on face-off with Congress leader

The Union Minister of State for railways and food processing industries also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leaders for standing by him

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:16 pm

TDP misleading public with false information on Tirumala laddu issue says YSRCP leader and ZP chairperson

Majji Srinivasa Rao said that TDP had misled the people before the general elections with regard to Land Titling Act though it was done on the suggestion of the Central government

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:09 pm

FPIs turn net buyers in February; invest 8,100 crore in a week on U.S. trade deal

According to the data, FPIs invested 8,129 crore in this month (till February 6)

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:53 pm

Congress slams Assam BJP's 'point-blank shot' video for targeting minorities, asks judiciary to act

The now-deleted video showed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma purportedly taking aim with a rifle and firing a shot at two people one wearing a skull cap and the other with a beard, with point-blank shot as the caption

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:49 pm

Muzaffarnagar riots linked case: U.P. court acquits 22

More than 60 people were killed and over 40,000 displaced during the Muzaffarnagar riots in 2013

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:42 pm

Watch: PM Modi in Malaysia: Trade, trust and strategic partnership boost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to Malaysia, receiving a ceremonial welcome in Kuala Lumpur. Addressing the Indian diaspora, he says India is a trusted global partner for growth. Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim hold wide-ranging talks to boost cooperation in defence, trade, semiconductors, security and people-to-people ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:37 pm

T.N. government would like to take Home Again programmes for mentally ill to all districts: Chief Secretary

Mr. Muruganandam said the government was ensuring that residents of all homes for the mentally ill were being provided with services such as Aadhaar cards, pensions, ration cards, and priority was being given to them for housing and skill training

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:31 pm

Sooryavanshi headlines U-19 World Cup team of the Tournament

The 14-year-old Sooryavanshi, who scored a majestic 175 from 80 balls in the final against England and was subsequently crowned Player of the Tournament, is joined by compatriots Kanishk Chouhan and Henil Patel in the 12-member team

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:22 pm

Afghanistan opts to bat against New Zealand

Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup opener in Chennai

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:17 pm

Puducherry government issues advisory after avian influenza detection in Chennai crow samples

According to an official, surveillance has been intensified in wetlands, poultry farms, and live bird markets in Puducherry. Residents urged not to handle sick or dead birds.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:55 am

Punjab government suspends 2 IAS officers

Although the reasons for their suspension were not specified in the orders, sources said that it stemmed from a six-year delay in procuring smartphones for Anganwadi workers under the Union Government's Mission Saksham Anganwadi

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:51 am

AIMSA urges PM Modi to ensure safety, justice for medical students after Russia stabbing attack

At least six people, including four Indian students, were injured on Saturday (February 7, 2026) in a stabbing attack at a university in Russias Bashkortostan Republic

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:51 am

BIFFes 2026: In White Snow, a banned film fined its way through the Himalayas

In White Snow, a moving Urdu film by Praveen Morchhale, we follow Fatima, a determined mom on a wild adventure through the Himalayas as she fights to show her son Ameers banned short film

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:44 am

Unnao rape: Sengar moves Supreme Court seeking bail in death case of survivor's father

On January 19, the Delhi High Court had refused to suspend Sengar's 10-year jail term in the case on the grounds of delay in trial, saying it was partly caused by the multiple applications he had filed in the matter

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:23 am

Saaspocalypse: Why did Anthropics Claude Cowork plugins spook markets | The Hindu Explains

Claudes legal pluginautomating NDA triage, contract review, and compliance trackingtriggered the sharpest market reaction

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:19 am

Very excited to invite India to join Pax Silica, says top U.S.official

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order removing the punitive 25% tariffs imposed on India for its purchases of Russian oil

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:53 am

In Frames: Medaram and the rhythms of devotion

The Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara held in Medaram, a small forest village in Telangana, draws crores of devotees who seek to honour the forest goddesses

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:52 am

Siraj cancels Real Madrid plans after last-minute call-up, shines in T20 World Cup opener

Bhai mazaak maat karo [Brother please don't joke], Siraj told Suryakumar when the latter called him to join the team in Mumbai for the T20 World Cup

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:26 am

Why is Dreamliners fuel system under watch? | Explained

What happened on a recent Air India flight? Why are certain fuel control switches malfunctioning? Werent precautionary checks undertaken after the Ahmedabad mishap in June last year? What is the risk it poses to the engine when switches are faulty?

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:21 am

Army Chief reviews counter-terror ops in Jammu and Kashmir, deliberates on infusion of advanced tech

The Chief of Army staff attended a high-level security review meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah and visited White Knight Headquarters in Jammu

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:16 am

CM Stalin writes to PM Modi seeking timely release of funds for land acquisition for railway projects in Tamil Nadu

Mr. Stalin said he was constrained to write the letter in the light of some factually incorrect information being spread in the media in this regard

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:13 am

Delhi air quality slightly improves, AQI level at 196

This is an improvement compared February 7, when the AQI stood at 227 at 4 p.m., in the poor category

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:00 am

PM Modi in Malaysia LIVE: Prime Minister holds bilateral talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim

The talks are expected to result in multiple agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across various sectors

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 8:49 am

How is India tackling mental health crisis? | Explained

What has the Budget allocated for mental health institutions? Will it be enough to tackle an emergency?

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 8:30 am

When institutional reliability matters: the story of di-ethylene glycol

Indias encounter with DEG has occurred at multiple points over the past four decades, leaving behind a trail of deaths. The lesson here is to build credible government institutions that can safeguard public health

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 8:04 am

Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman's death

Renee Good was killed on January 7 as she was driving away from immigration officers in a Minneapolis neighbourhood

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 7:47 am

Polling opens in Thai general election

No party is forecast to win an outright majority, and coalition negotiations are expected to follow the results.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 7:34 am

We will pay, Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother

Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 6:55 am

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open in national elections

Takaichi is hugely popular, but the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan for most of the last seven decades, is not

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 6:22 am

Mysterious gas leak causes panic in Jammu; probe launched to identify nature of substance

Several residents of Rani Bagh complained of breathlessness following the sudden leakage of gas from an abandoned cylinder lying at the scrap dealers premises, say officials

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 3:42 am

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehrans nuclear programme

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:43 am

Subcontractor arrested for not reporting accident that led to motorcyclists death

Role of company owner and workers involved in the project being probed; AAP seeks Delhi Police Commissioners suspension,says govt. tried to project that the man himself jumped into the pit along with his motorcycle; police deny lapses, say they helped the family

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:27 am

Yumnam Khemchand Singh | Crisis-time CM

The new BJP Chief Minister of Manipur has to take measures to heal the ethnic wounds while navigating administrative challenges

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:12 am

Purnea MP arrested in 31-year-old case, sent to two-day judicial custody

Opposition leaders criticise late-night action against Pappu Yadav, who has been highlighting the alleged death and rape of a medical aspirant in Patna; court to hear bail plea tomorrow

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:05 am

Proposed Bill on menstrual leave in Karnataka put on the back burner

The Bill was proposed to be introduced during the last Winter session in Belagavi, but was not

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:48 am

Its not been a very nice time in my life: Brook on dealing with the bouncer incident

Harry Brook faced a financial penalty and a final warning from the England and Wales Cricket Board after an altercation with a bouncer in Wellington

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:44 am

Zaman S. Khan wins Kochi round of The Hindu BusinessLine Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026

Khan will now represent Kochi at the grand finale scheduled to be held at the BSE, Mumbai, on February 21

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:23 am

Parts of Ambattur zone may face sewer issues

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:21 am

Milk from Chennai Corporation cow sheds becomes a hit among residents

A GCC official says the main aim of running shelters is to reduce instances of man-animal conflict on the streets

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:19 am

DMK MP moves Bill seeking reservation in higher judiciary

DMK MP P Wilson in his private members bill argued that the current composition of the higher judiciary is not representative of the countrys social diversity.

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:59 pm

27-storey landmark takes shape at Central Square, to be ready in 2027

CMRL officials say nearly 20% of the work has been completed; the 350-crore building will house a rooftop hotel, office spaces, retail outlets, and a multiplex; it will be linked to the Central Metro Rail Station and Park Town MRTS station

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

Forgetting Hindu sentiments led to Partition: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

We said we respect all religions because we are Hindus. There are people who say this was wrong. Islam and Christianity still exist in India. There are skirmishes, but the country has remained united, says Bhagwat

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:49 pm

Budget allocates 30 crore for SMA treatment

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:44 pm