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T20 World Cup | We dont overanalyse unnecessarily: Kotak on Abhisheks form

While there are claims about Abhishek Sharmas vulnerability on the off-side, Sitanshu Kotak said that getting into the minutiae with the 25-year-old would be counterproductive.

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:22 am

No gain in bargaining: On the Congress-DMK alliance

The Congress, not the DMK, stands to lose more if it frays the alliance

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:19 am

Front and centre: On the front-of-package labelling issue

Front-of-package labelling helps consumers to choose health foods

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:18 am

Why Yuvraj Mehtas death was not an accident

In urban India, deaths caused by infrastructural failure are seen as unfortunate and incidental. In reality, cities do not witness such deaths, they produce them

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:16 am

A Delhi move by the Grand Mufti

How Aboobacker Musliar reaffirmed his position without taking a partisan stand

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:11 am

Premier League | Clinical City has the wherewithal to rock Arsenals aspirations

Heading into the final third of the domestic season, Artetas men are perched at the top with 57 points from 26 games, four points more than the second-placed Manchester outfit; Guardiola & Co.s killer instinct will be a factor as the campaign reaches its climax; the Gunners have a squad that can tackle the unforgiving schedule

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:33 pm

IT Minister apologises for AI summit troubles; global embarrassment, says Kharge

Attendees criticise arrangements on Day 1; flag theft of displayed products and lack of basic amenities; Minister says correction action taken

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:26 pm

ASO arrested for misbehaving with minor girl

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:20 pm

Carrier India all set to invest 1,000 crore in manufacturing unit in Sri City

Carrier Indias Managing Director Sundaresan Narayanan and Sri Citys Managing Director Ravindra Sannareddy formally exchanged copies of the lease deed in the presence of the Tirupati district Collector S. Venkateswar

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

RBI releases draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealingsof Authorised Persons

The format for reporting of net open position limits has also been updated, it said

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:16 pm

Watch: PM Modi announces special India-France strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on February 17 to strengthen ties in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

Statewide indefinite lorry strike from February 25

The SLOFT had demanded that the fee for issuing fitness certificates, which was increased by the Centre in December 2025, be reduced

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

Maruti Suzuki launches e Vitara at 10.99 lakh plus battery rental

The eVitara is available in two battery options 61kWh and 49kWh with a driving range of up to 543 km

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:12 pm

Watch: Jesse Jackson dies at 84: Veteran U.S. civil rights leader and King ally passes away

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, a towering figure of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and close associate of Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 84. From marching in Selma to running twice for the U.S. presidency, Jackson championed racial justice, economic equality and voting rights for decades.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:11 pm

Mission Mausam to make India weather- ready and climate-smart: official

Earth Sciences key to growth, disaster resilience and blue economy, says Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary at memorial lecture

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:11 pm

Indias first private sector helicopter final assembly line inaugurated near Kolar in Karnataka

The facility in Vemagal in Kolar district of Karnataka, is Indias first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line for the Airbus H125

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:10 pm

Budget will be planned to integrate climate action in schemes across departments: Stalin

At the summit, Mr. Stalin launched the TN-SHORE scheme, under which 1.7 crore has been earmarked as revolving funds and micro-credit support for 34 mangrove conservation committees

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:09 pm

P.M. Mannan, M.K. Alagiris loyalist, joins AIADMK

He was expelled from the DMK alongside Alagiri in 2014

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:04 pm

AP MedTech Zone expands academic partnerships to strengthen biomedical workforce

On the eighth anniversary of its Innovation and Biomedical Skill Centre, the organisation inks MoUs with 72 institutions, taking total partnerships to over 133 and boosting industry aligned skill development in medical technology

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

Supreme Court lists appeals against suspension of Lalu Prasads sentence in fodder scam case in April

The case revolved around withdrawals ofcroresof rupees from the State treasury between 1992 and 1995

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:51 pm

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah to join BJP on February 22

The announcement by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ends speculation about which way Borah will go

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

India, France renew defence cooperation for 10 years

India has asked France to increase indigenous content in the Rafale by up to 50%, and also expand the Rafales maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in India

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

Delhi HC restrains Ilaiyaraaja from exploiting Saregama copyrighted works

He had issued a legal notice to Saregama, claiming rights over the musical works he composed for 134 films

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:46 pm

Watch: Minor granted interim bail after Dwarka crash kills 23-year-old biker

The mother of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra has taken to social media seeking justice after he died in a crash in Dwarka on February 3, allegedly involving a car driven by a minor.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:44 pm

Bangladesh reform agenda wins voters backing, but rifts remain among parties

The July Charter, born from the 2024 uprising, calls for key reforms such as setting up of a non-partisan caretaker government to run future elections, creation of a 100-member upper house and broadening fundamental rights

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:42 pm

KIIFB misusing public funds for short-term political purposes: Chennithala

Senior Congress leader says the assertion of its CEO that advertising expenditure significantly influences KIIFBs financial ratings is misleading and contrary to established financial principles

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:40 pm

Thangam Thennarasu avoids populist announcements in Interim Budget, flags fiscal strain

He also highlights the challenges faced by Tamil Nadu from the Centre, including the denial of major infrastructure projects, the withholding of funds, curtailment of tax revenues without consultation, and the unfair imposition of conditions mandating expenditure

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:32 pm

Unnao custodial death: Delhi HC says Jaideep Sengar should surrender

In the absence of any order to extend interim bail, the court tells Jaideep Sengar his interim bail was only for a particular period and he should have surrendered

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:32 pm

Supreme Court flags the risks of using AI for drafting petitions

Justice Nagarathna recalls how a lawyer arguing before her Bench had recently cited a non-existent case law titled Mercy vs Mankind

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:26 pm

AI summit sees smoother second day after chaotic start

More halls opened, crowd flow improves, though livestreams glitches and transport issuespersist

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:20 pm

CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams begin

Over 46 lakh students appearing at over 8,000 centres across the country and abroad

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Telangana High Court grants bail to IBOMMA Ravi

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:07 pm

Poll-bound Assam approves 3% quota for tea tribes in Class I and II jobs

The Cabinet decision before the Budget presentation is significant, as the community accounts for almost 20% of the voters in the State; the construction of a second Sainik School at Langvoku in Karbi Anglong district has also been approved

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:59 pm

Hardeep Puri must clarify his 62 email exchanges, 14 meetings with Epstein: Congress

Opposition party reiterates resignation for the Ministers resignation.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:52 pm

Human super-predators not always super-scary to wildlife, finds study

Animals in areas exposed to lethal humans tend to be more vigilant and spend less time foraging. In contrast, responses to non-lethal humans, such as tourists or researchers are weaker and more variable

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

Indian Army puts up a show with homegrown dual-use AI systems

The Armys approach encompasses indigenous development, operational readiness and dual-use adaptability, and strengthening defence preparedness while helping build disaster resilience

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

Vellappally accuses of IUML being over-ambitious

In an article published in Yoganaadam, the mouthpiece of the Yogam, Mr. Natesan warned that the time may not be far when the majority community in Kerala becomes a minority

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:41 pm

City of Destiny set for grand International Fleet Review on February 18

Elaborate security, sanitation and civic arrangements in place as naval delegates from India and abroad throng Visakhapatnam; Beach Road declared Temporary Red Zone ahead of International City Parade

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

Campaign for Rohith Act demands enactment of Bill in upcoming Budget session

They also urged the government to release the draft Rohith Vemula Act for public consultation and announce a clear timeline for its introduction and passage in the Legislative Assembly

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

100 BUDS institutions to be raised to model status: Minister

Health/life insurance scheme will be launched for BUDS staff from this year; a unified training model would be implemented under the umbrella of the Kudumbashree for teachers and ayahs in these institutions

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:33 pm

Indiramma Housing drive to cover core urban region

Beneficiary selection by March-end; the government would simultaneously focus on land acquisition for Indiramma model colonies in slums, completion of unfinished double-bedroom houses, and allocation of completed units, says Minister

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:32 pm

Ghee adulteration unpardonable, says Mantralayam pontiff

In a letter to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the seer has called for an impartial inquiry to bring those responsible to book

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

My statements are always within constitutional limits, have no fear: Assam CM on viral video row

Whatever I say, I speak for the good of Assam and the Hindu society. And I will continue to do so. I believe that I never cross constitutional limits, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:26 pm

Silk Board double-decker flyover ramps set for February completion

The 5.12-km double-decker flyover, constructed by BMRCL at an estimated cost of 449 crore, was envisioned as a transformative project to streamline vehicular movement at one of citys most notorious traffic bottlenecks

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Ground work begins for construction of a bridge at Tiruthangal

Long-cherished dream of the people of Sivakasi will be realised with the construction of the bridge which will eliminate the railway level-crossing, says MLA

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

State govt. delaying recruitment due to funds crunch, says Shashil Namoshi

He says Congress claims of achievement ring hollow in the face of 2.84 lakh vacant posts across 43 departments in the State

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:22 pm

Vaduthala-Perandoor bridge work begins

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

Paper leak cases: High vigil for SSLC and II PUC exams

The II PUC annual exam-1 will be held from February 28, while SSLC exam-1 will be held from March 18

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

Museums are resistance against distortion of history, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating an AKG Memorial Museum at Peralassery in Kannur, featuring six galleries showcasing AKGs struggles, his role in the freedom movement, parliamentary interventions, and mass agitations

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

Govt. will extend Police Gruha project till 2030: Home Minister Parameshwara

So far the government has covered only 40% of the beneficiaries, and CM has agreed to have houses build for the remaining 60%

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:14 pm

Being Hyper Human, at Bengalurus Venkatappa Art Gallery, captures life in the digital age

Srishti Manipal Institute and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York are currently hosting a photographic exhibition in the city

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

India needs to mobilise $500 billion a year to meet Net Zero ambition: Global Energy Alliance

Alliance launches India Grid of the Future Accelerator which will be replicated in other developed countries later

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

President Murmu arrives in Visakhapatnam to participate in International Fleet Review on February 18

She was accorded a warm reception by Governor Abdul Nazeer, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and officials on her arrival at INS Dega

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:11 pm

Bengaluru band Amorphia goes thrashing up to Europe

Guitarist and vocalist of Bengaluru-based thrash metal band Amorphia, Vasuchandran MV, talks of the upcoming Europe tour, Thrash 666 which kicks off from Hamburg and travels across Netherlands, Czechia, Spain, Belgium and France

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:08 pm

Two Iranians held with over 200 kg suspected chemical substance off Gujarat coast

The bust was made after the Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat; police suspect new modus operandi to be in play

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:55 pm

International woman para-athlete awaits govt. job for three years

A formal announcement regarding a job opportunity for J. Deepa was made by Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in the Assembly in 2023

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:55 pm

Visakhapatnam set for grand Presidential Fleet Review on February 18

71 Indian and foreign warships to participate in International Fleet Review 2026, MILAN 2026 and IONS Conclave of Chiefs; full dress rehearsal held at sea ahead of main event

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:53 pm

Vacant professor posts in teaching hospitals, medical colleges filled

Health Minister approves promotions of 118 associate professors to fill the vacancies

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:53 pm

150 crore sanctioned for replacing Dowleswaram Barrage gates, says A.P. Minister

The government is taking up 190 minor irrigation works in Kandukur constituency at an estimated cost of 10.86 crore, Ramanaidu informs Assembly

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:51 pm

Kollam collectorate attached by court

Directive follows the State governments failure to deposit compensation for land acquired over two decades ago, despite a direct mandate from High Court

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:50 pm