India will lead the Global South one day: Mohan Bhagwat in Lucknow
Mohan Bhagwat's remarks assume significance, as they come amid the recent tariff controversy with the U.S.
Court rejects bail applications of three accused in biker death case
Kamal Dhyani, who worked at a private bank in Rohini, was returning home on the intervening night of February 5 and 6 when he fell into the pit, sustaining fatal injuries
Biker arrested for doing stunts for social media video
Centre for Hospice Care inaugurated in Tambaram
176 grams of suspected MDMA seized in major drug bust
Madras University, KVB establish lab to study endangered, indigenous languages
RS polls on March 16; DMK, AIADMK to accommodate allies
Both parties are faced with a situation where they have to fulfil the demand of some smaller parties to allot a Rajya Sabha berth as a condition for an alliance in the Assembly polls.
DMK alliance remains intact: VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan
The Congress will remain in the alliance and there need be no doubt over this, says VCK leader
CM launches 2,158-cr. DJB projects to resolve old water, sewage issues
Over 1,250 crore allocated for water supply works; public funds being used for first timeto fulfil residents needs, says Gupta; amnesty scheme for water bill payments extended till Aug.
Odisha govt.s directions to shut forest rights cells prompt Central scrutiny
Tribal Affairs Ministry inquiring into States directions to shut FRA Cells, sack staff; the most recent order, on Tuesday, directs closing 50 subdivisional cells and clearing pending claims by March end
Hundreds join open-air classes organised for five rusticated JNU students
SahilDhaneshradeath: Accuseds fatherapologises, says will cooperate
28 of 62 projects announced in 2025 completed: GCCs action-taken report
Water hyacinth chokes parts of Adyar river, sparks mosquito menace in city
The trash boom barriers upstream of Thiru.Vi.Ka. bridge is lifted at times to release the accumulated water hyacinth downstreaminstead of clearing it, residents say
WesleyKoolhof Interview | Doubles tennis is a great different discipline
Dutchman WesleyKoolhofbelieves singles and doubles can coexist and dispels the notion that doubles players arebad tennis players; the former World No. 1 and 2023 Wimbledon champion also feels that fast and spectacular doubles can be the perfect complement to chess-like singles
Multi-speciality hospitals to be set up in State under PPP model
The initiative aims at strengthening healthcare access across the State, Health Minister Satya Kumar informs Legislative Assembly
Bill passed allowing voter registration in PR institutions four times a year
The amendment allows voter registration on four qualifying dates each year January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, and aligns Panchayat Raj institutions with the existing system followed for Assembly and Parliament elections
Govt. to further simplify process of deleting private lands from 22A list
Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu notes that land issues persist across the State and stresses effective implementation of guidelines
Assembly passes two Bills removing leprosy references from State Laws
Both seek to remove discriminatory references to persons affected or cured of the disease
89 double bedroom houses distributed to SC/ST atrocity victims
Timings of Vande Bharat trains arriving at Visakhapatnam Junction revised from February 20
JAC urged all KSRTC employees to participate in the protest in large numbers and clarified that there was no change in the Bengaluru Chalo programme
GVMC expedites works of working women hostels across Visakhapatnam
Sanitary workers receive welfare assistance worth 1.05 crore
Two killed, three injured in road accident on NH-44 near Shadnagar
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin calls for a fundamental recalibration of Union-State relations
Police, CRPF raze 44 Maoist-built monuments in Gadchiroli
The operation underscores the changing security landscape in Gadchiroli, where the administration is focusing on development and security after years of insurgency
Watch: Galgotias University responds to Chinese-made robo dog controversy
Kerala government moves Supreme Court after High Court stalls public survey
Kerala says High Court intruded into matters of public policy by putting on hold governments Nava Keralam Citizen Response Programme
Court order violated at Aland shrine site, alleges Siddalinga Swami
The seer claims that trees and vegetation surrounding the Raghav Chaitanya Shivalinga on the Ladle Mashak Dargahs premises had been cleared and a platform-like structure had been constructed at the spot recently.
Rashid Khan said that no team could be taken lightly and they had to beat the big teams to advance deep in any event
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi belongs to the Abe lineage and represents continuity with his twin emphasis on restoring Japans economic competitiveness and enhancing its strategic relevance, says public policy analyst Sanjaya Baru
India stays out of joint statement criticising Israels West Bank plans
Indias decision not to sign the statement or join the U.S.-led Board of Peace seen as linked to Modis upcoming visit to Israel
Intense U.S. naval, air power buildup sets stage for potential Iran war
Washington currently has 13 warships in the West Asia: one aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln nine destroyers and three littoral combat ships, with more on the way, according to a U..S official
AI integration and rope car at Marina part of 90 announcements byMayor for FY2026-27
Centre to bring 1,954 border villages under development scheme
Vibrant Village Programme, originally aimed at areas along China border, will now be launched in villages along Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar also
Watch: Chinese-made humanoid robots steal show at Spring Festival Gala
Three killed in separate accidents in Bengaluru
U.S. energy chief says IEA must 'drop' focus on climate change
Chris Wright threatened last year to pull the United States out of the IEA which was founded to coordinate responses to major disruptions of supplies after the 1973 oil crisis unless it reformed the way it operates.
Three held for kidnapping spa owner for 2 lakh ransom; victim rescued
Watch: India is well-positioned to be a leader in AI: Former U.K. PM Rishi Sunak
Speaking at the AI for All: Reimagining Global Cooperation session in New Delhi, the former U.K. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, argued that India is perfectly positioned to become a premier global leader in artificial intelligence.
NCB seizes 4.7 kg of cocaine worth 23.88 crore at KIA, Brazilian national held
Pope Leo laments a world in flames at Ash Wednesday service
Before sprinkling ashes on the heads of participants, a sign of mortality, the pope said the ashes could represent the weight of a world that is ablaze, of entire cities destroyed by war
CM urges caution against the Kerala Story sequel
Watch: Anganwadi workers across T.N. intensify protest over pay and job regularisation
Anganwadi and nutritious meal workers across Tamil Nadu have continued their agitation for the 15th consecutive day, demanding regularisation and a 19,500 minimum basic pay promised in the DMKs 2021 manifesto
A.P. SIPB approves 27 projects withinvestments of 29,021 crore
Speed of Doing Business policy should be the guiding principle in all matters related to industrial projects, says Naidu
Doctors strike disrupts OP services at Kozhikode MCH
Look into plea for special law on hate crimes: SC to Attorney General
The Supreme Court said that classifying crime on the basis of the identity of the victim may run the danger of dividing the society
Dr. Reddys forays into HRT with acquisition of 2 brands from U.K. firm
VIT organises GST 2.0 Summit to strengthen tax compliance
Congress slams tax on disability pension, seeks rollback of policy
The party terms the tax an insult to soldiers sacrifice and warns of its impact on morale
Ernakulam District Panchayat Budget to give thrust to welfare measures
Did marine algal toxins cause Vizhinjam seafood deaths ?
Festo, German automation tech firm opens GCC; to hire 800 people by 2030
Revanth attends dinner hosted by Modi
T.N. Engineers Federation members stage demonstration in Chennai
PM to address AI summit on February 19, world leaders gather
The plenary session will bring together several heads of state and government, with PM Modis address followed by keynote presentations by global tech leaders
French auto parts major plans to invest more than 200 million in India
Education and healthcare are our top priorities: Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka
Distraint proceedings initiated against Madurai Aavin for non-compliance with labour court order
The dispute involves 23 casual labourers working at Madurai Aavin dairy. They petitioned the Inspector of Factories, and obtained a permanent employment order in 1996, but the Aavin management approached the HC, which rejected its plea. The SC also later rejected its plea
BRS leader Suman arrested amidst high drama
Junior artiste held with 52 litres of liquor from Kochi
When Ce qui se trame traced centuries of textile history between India and France
With printed cottons and silk installations, landmark exhibition Ce qui se trame in Paris underlined four centuries of Indo-French textile dialogue. And the conversation is geared to continue
Simultaneous polls panel weighs bar on no-confidence motions in final year of governments term
Panel chairperson P.P. Chaudhary says Panchayati Raj laws in many States have similar restrictions, and the committee could propose introduction of a similar clause in the simultaneous polls legislation
II PU student jumps to death from college building in Kanakapura
With 155 films hitting the big screen, Tulu cinema completes 55 years on February 19
Richard Castelino of Mangaluru stands distinct in making and promoting regional language films of Tulu, Konkani and Kodava in addition to Kannada
Lion-tailed macaques form large groups outside protected areas in Valparai plateau
Its time the old perception of the JVPs India stance changed: Tilvin Silva
Focus of recent visit was development cooperation; Provincial polls, national question, power devolution not discussed
SOP to verify authenticity of academic and other certificates of guest faculty of degree colleges
A Certificate Verification Committee should be mandatorily formed in every government first-grade college to verify the authenticity of the educational certificates of the guest faculty, as per the SOP
BSNL pensioners discuss welfare, legal developments during conference
RBI defers introducing Unique Transaction ID for OTC derivatives
Earlier RBI had released a draft circular stating that the deadline for the implementation of UTI is set at April 2026
Japanese academicians visit Vedavalli Vidyalaya in Ranipet
CCB arrests absconding accused involved in several serious crimes
BRS flays Congress for holding Telangana governments performance review in Delhi
Works on bridge across Vasista to begin soon: Union Minister B. Srinivas Varma
Will dump garbage in front of houses of BJP MLAs and leaders, says DKS
SAAP League: State-level chess event to be held in Tirupati on Feb. 21
ED attaches properties worth 10,021.46 crore in PACL case
KSPL plans 200 crore expansion of Offshore Supply Vessel Complex
The Rs.200 crore expansion aims at additional handling of four MTPA of cargo, support the accommodation of Indian Navy and Coast Guard vessels and strengthening offshore logistics capability for oil and natural gas exploration in the Krishna-Godavari basin.
Iran, Russia to conduct joint drills in the Sea of Oman
The joint naval exercise of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia will take place tomorrow (Thursday) in the Sea of Oman and in the northern Indian Ocean, says drill spokesman, Rear Admiral Hassan Maghsoudloo.
ED attaches 505 crore in foreign accounts linked to Winzo under PMLA
Student organisations oppose RSS activities at educational institutions
Coastal Board seeks sufficient budgetary grants for the region
Kerala to regularise over 20,000 teacher posts
Kerala government has extended to all aided school managements the relaxation earlier granted to Nair Service Society for making permanent appointments to general category posts, subject to Supreme Court verdict. Over 20,000 provisional teachers are expected to benefit
100 students undergo hearing examinations at Ongole GGH
37,337 students to write II PU, 29,397 students to take SSLC-1 in Dakshina Kannada
Anganwadi workers staging road blockade protest arrested in Sivaganga
No talks with Opposition on bar timing extension, says Kerala Leader of the Opposition
Satheesan questions secrecy of decision taken ahead of polls; alleges even LDF leaders were unaware
