Kerala man booked for raping minor girl under guise of exorcism
The accused has been absconding since the assault came to light on Sunday and a search is on to nab him, say police
Postal ballots in Bangladesh elections 2026: a step-by-step guide on how to use it
In a historic first, Bangladesh goes postal ballot voting for 13th parliamentary elections, impacting the electorate through remote voting. Heres how this election game-changer works.
Samsung launches Galaxy F70e 5G for budget buyers in India
Galaxy F70e 5G ships with a 6,000 mAh battery, and supports 25W charging
India announces $175 million economic package to Seychelles
The two sides also agreed on a broad vision to expand cooperation in areas of sustainability, trade and economy and security
Criminal case against owner for dumping construction waste in Osmansagar
Watch: A true leader starts change himself: PM Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha
Susanna Fogel and David Iserson on Ponies: We have an open marriage creatively
Susanna Fogel and David Iserson, creators of the Cold Warera spy thriller Ponies, starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, talk about their collaboration, creative process, and what draws them to women-led stories
Madikeri CMC prohibits defecation and urination in public places
The City Municipal Commissioner of Madikeri urged owners of residential and commercial buildings to make use of the municipal suction machine facility for cleaning septic tanks
No governance, empty treasury: Kerala Opposition Leader launches sharp attack on LDF govt
V.D. Satheesan says even Left sympathisers do not want LDF to return to power and that Kerala is grappling with multiple crises
Minions & Monsters trailer: Sequels first footage and official title revealed at Super Bowl
Universal Pictures used the Super Bowl spotlight to reveal the first trailer and official title for the next Minions adventure, confirming the animated sequel will be called Minions & Monsters and will hit theatres this summer
Thiruppurankundram hill Dargah: Prayers only during festival days, says Supreme Court
The petition challenged the High Courts finding that the practice of offering namaz was only of a recent origin
Inside Air Indias new Boeing Dreamliner
We were among the first to test the new Boeing Dreamliner.Minimalist, and unapologetically Indian Tata-led Air Indias first aircraft Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner blends contemporary design and a touch of Maharaja flair
Supergirl teaser: Milly Alcocks Kara Zor-El meets Krypto for the first time at Super Bowl
DC Studios used the Super Bowl stage to debut a new teaser for Supergirl, offering the clearest look yet at Milly Alcocks darker, more conflicted take on Kara Zor-El and revealing her early bond with Krypto on Krypton before the planets destruction
Bomb threat paralyses Patna Court, Pappu Yadavs bail plea remains unheard
Police personnel, who rushed to the spot to carry out searches, were so far tight-lipped, even as judicial work was suspended for the day
It is amply clear that Speaker is under sustained pressure from the ruling party: Congress women MPs
Opposition mulling no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla
Oppositions plan to move a no-confidence motioncomes after a series of contentious sessions in Parliament, marked by suspensions of Opposition MPs and rising tensions over critical national issues
The Adventures of Cliff Booth teaser: Brad Pitt is back in action in Super Bowl first-look
Netflix released the one-minute teaser at Super Bowl LX confirming Pitts return as the laid-back stuntman first introduced in Quentin Tarantinos Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Indias new startup rules for deep tech | Explained
Deep-tech is a buzzword that has over the past decade and a half, gained resonance in Europe and the United States
Terror suspect Abdul Rehman murdered in Faridabad jail by another inmate
Rehman was arrested in March 2025 by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Haryana Special Task Force (STF) for allegedly being in possession of two hand grenades
Man with disabilities murdered; body found dumped in septic tank near Puzhal
The police have arrested two suspects
SpaceX shifting focus from Mars to moon, Musk says
Space X has found massive success as a NASA contractor, but critics have for years panned Elon Musks Mars colonisation plans as overambitious
Govindan asks if other leaders of Congress and party High Command are in agreement with Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan, who recently announced that UDF would accept support from Jaamat-e-Islami Hind, Kerala unit
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya detained for protesting against Bengaluru metro fare hike
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya was detained and later released by police on February 9 near Jayanagar metro station in Bengaluru.
Sanae Takaichi: Japans first woman PM
Sanae Takaichi, made headlines on October 21, 2025, and became the first woman leader of Japan, a country known for its male-dominated political landscape.
The victory significantly strengthens Andersons standing in the awards race, as the DGA prize is widely viewed as the strongest predictor of the Academy Award for Best Director
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine kill three, including mother and child
Six people were hurt in the attack on the region, which has been a frequent target of attacks in the nearly four-year war that started with Russian invasion in 2022
Indias first cat museum opens in Mysuru
Sharath BS, the founder of Jin Min Cat World, says that he hopes to raise awareness about cats through this new initiative
The three men attempted to drag the girl into their vehicle
T.N. CM Stalin extends free meal scheme to another one lakh conservancy workers in civic bodies
The expansion, launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during an event at Polivakkam in Tiruvallur district, wouldbenefit 48,768 workers in 24 Corporations, 29,556 workers in 145 Municipalities, and 21,910 workers in 479 town panchayats
Wait for action: Congress amid reports that Opposition may move no confidence motion against Speaker
The Speaker is making allegations against Congress women MPs. There is no space for Opposition in this house at all, Mr. Venugopal told reporters
Trump erupts over Bad Bunnys Super Bowl halftime show: nobody understands a word this guy is saying
Bad Bunny headlined the halftime show at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, California, delivering a performance rooted in reggaeton, Latin trap and Caribbean rhythms. The set, which was performed largely in Spanish, celebrated Puerto Rican culture through its music, staging and visuals, and included appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin
Should India ban social media access for teens?
Congress slams RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over meal with Adnan Sami
The Opposition party said that Adnan Sami's father had served as a pilot in the Pakistan Air Force and was involved in the 1965 India-Pakistan war, including the attack on the Pathankot air base
Supreme Court adjourns WhatsApp-Meta privacy policy case to Feb. 23
The Supreme Court is hearing appeals from tech giants Meta Platforms and WhatsApp against a CCI order imposing a penalty of 213.14 crore on them over their privacy policy
Manipurs Ukhrul tense after night of arson
Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho is scheduled to visit the volatile Litan area in a bid to douse the fire
Watch: Japanese PM Takaichis historic win in parliamentary election
Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8 parliamentary elections, with the Liberal Democratic Party winning a two-thirds supermajority in the lower house. The LDP won 316 of 465 seats, its strongest result since 1955, giving Takaichi strong political power.
Minor girl dies of suspected acid ingestion in Delhi; police probe mother's contradictory statements
Police said the final opinion will be given after receiving the results of histopathological examination and chemical analysis from the forensic laboratory
Kanpur accident: U.P. businessmans son ploughs speeding Lamborghini into people; six injured
Eyewitnesses said the car first hit an auto-rickshaw and then crashed into a parked Royal Enfield motorcycle, flinging its rider nearly 10 feet into the air
Kolkata Metro Railway launches audio message across stations discouraging suicides
It will be played through the public address systems at stations on the Blue Line
Messaging power: on a healthy digital marketplace
The data sharing policies of WhatsApp must be scrutinised thoroughly
Rupee rises 21 paise to 90.44 against the U.S. dollar
A retreating dollar index and a positive trend in domestic equities further supported investor sentiments
A teacher aspirant alleged that the government has created an environment where it is impossible to get a job without coaching
Italy enjoys a record-breaking day at the Winter Olympics by claiming six medals
Italy won 11 medals the last time it hosted the Games, in Turin in 2006
Bomb scare at over 10 Delhi schools; search operations underway
According to the Delhi Fire Services, emergency calls were received from multiple educational institutions across different parts of the city in the morning hours
New Zealands Christchurch mosque killer appeals conviction
Brenton Tarrant, an Australian former gym instructor, admitted carrying out New Zealands deadliest modern-day mass shooting before being sentenced to life in jail in August 2020
IIT-Delhi, Germany team makes device to sort current by handedness
If some engineering challenges can be overcome, the technology could lead to low-power computing and new forms of magnetic memory
Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets
In its best result since its founding in 1955, Ms. Takaichis conservative Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds majority in Sundays (February 8) snap lower house election
Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI level at 206 in 'poor' category
A day earlier, the AQI was 196 in the moderate category on February 7 it stood at 213
Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Both Houses to begin discussion on Union Budget 2026-27
Opposition MPs are likely to demand a discussion on the framework of the Trade Agreement between India and the United States
2026 Winter Olympics: Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash, in stable condition at hospital
Vonn lost control within moments of leaving the start house, clipping a gate with her right shoulder and pinwheeling down the slope before ending up awkwardly on her back
Czech prime minister in favour of social media ban for under-15s
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Sunday he was in favour of banning the use of social media by children under 15
SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk has blown through several previous estimates on when he could feasibly put man on the Red Planet
Arguments to begin in key US social media addiction trial
Defendants at the trial are Alphabet and Meta, the tech giants behind YouTube and Instagram
Question and answer: on Parliament, parliamentary norms
Parliament must function as the forum to debate contentious issues
SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon, Musk says
Space X has found massive success as a NASA contractor, but critics have for years panned Elon Musks Mars colonisation plans as overambitious
Three found dead inside car near Delhi flyover; probe on
All three have been identified and a probe is on to ascertain the cause of death, the police said
AINRC-BJP Govt. did nothing in 5 years, says CPI (M)
Speaking to reporters, CPI (M) politburo member K. Balakrishnan said grant of full Statehood for Puducherry remained merely an announcement
Elephant runs amok at temple, mahout injured
The tusker, Chamapuzha Unnikrishnan, ran amok around 8.15 p.m. when it was being brought to the temple to be paraded during the Athazha seeveli ritual
Vypeen-Munambam road turns a death trap
According to the MLA, a total of 1,432 accidents were reported from the stretch from 2021 to 2025
Centre-left candidate Seguro beats far-right to Portugals presidency
With more than 99% of the ballots counted,Antonio Jose Seguro had won 66.8% of the vote to Andre Venturas 33.2%
Bhatti tears into BRS on penultimate day of electioneering
Hyderabad police commissioner presents awards to 1,446 personnel, introduces Extra Mile recognition
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AAP leaders accuse Congress Bajwa of making derogatory remark against Punjab Cabinet Minister
Congress leaders, however, rejected the charge and accused the AAP of attempting to twist facts and misuse the sensitive issue of Dalits for political mileage by levelling false allegations against Partap Singh Bajwa
Trump says Chinas Xi to visit U.S. toward the end of the year
Donald Trump is expected to go to China in April, before Xi Jinping would then visit the United States
Man critically injured in elephant attack in Tripura
The doctors said the 60-year-old man sustained injuries to his legs and body
Mahaveer Crystal Garden: Redefining Contemporary Living in Attapur
Himachal CM Sukhu warns against scrapping Revenue Deficit Grants, urges cross-party appeal to PM
The Chief Minister said that already in the post-GST regime, the tax collection growth has come down to around 8%, which was 13% to 14% before the implementation of GST
Italy cricket captain Madsen hopes T20 World Cup entry can inspire struggling football team
Italy, once football royalty, have struggled in recent qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and are now looking to progress via the playoffs after failing to top their group
Nearly 3,000 found ineligible to be included on voters list in Ernakulam
Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls is entering its final phase in the district; most of those found ineligible are deceased; 19,021 persons excluded from voter rolls across the State
Rising thefts, few jobs push women in relocated families out of work
Janakpuri death: AAP leaders detained at candlelight march
Truck carrying passengers crashes in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people
The truck involved in the latest accident was carrying some passengers and goods towards Gujungu town in Kano when it crashed
Clean mobility a priority: CM marks a year in office
Citys e-bus fleet to be 14,000-strong by 2028, says Gupta, adds her govt. is working on EV policy to ensure commuter convenience, clean air; funds wont be an issue when priorities are clear: Nabin
5-year-old dies in accident; truck driver absconding
Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards presented
EPS says stand-off with DMK over seats may split T.N. Cong.
Our Toilet, Our Responsibility meet at over 400 spots in Chennai
Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi objects to wrong portrayal of Gandhiji in advertisement campaign in Karnataka
People against hate: Uttarakhand residents resist rising communal tensions
For decades, Uttarakhand was was known more for its pilgrimages and forests than for communal discord. In recent years, however, communal tensions have surfaced repeatedly; However, pushing back, standing firm on coexistence, and rejecting the hate
India-U.S. trade deal is a blow to Indias strategic autonomy
Commitments made towards reciprocal and balanced trade with a much larger and richer economy work against Indias economic interests; governments genuflection on Russian oil imports can expand trade deficit
A year on, demands of surrendered Maoists remain unfulfilled
Sluggish rehabilitation process is nothing but betrayal of surrendered Maoists trust, says committee
Despite challenges, T.N. met demands of govt. employees
Fascists, their slaves should be defeated, says Udhayanidhi
Ranji Trophy | Madhya Pradesh has a mountain to climb in its semifinal pursuit
Premier League: Manchester City snatches chaotic 2-1 win to stay on Arsenals heels
Haaland stepped up to score and silence the Anfield crowd before Rayan Cherki found the net from the halfway line at the death
Tejaswin Shankar clinches Indias lone gold in Asian Indoor Athletics Championships
India finished overall sixth in the medals tally. China topped the chart with 34 medals 10 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze
