Rendezvous with rhythm: The Mahindra Percussion Festival returns with its fourth edition
To be held in Bengaluru on March 7 and 8, the festival, organised in association with The Hindu, turns the spotlight on diverse percussive styles.
India releases first anti-terror policy PRAHAAR
MHA policy emphasises that, in addition to terrorism sponsored from across the border, criminal hackers and nation-states are targeting India with cyber-attacks
Hyderabad airport contributes nearly 68,000 crore to Telangana economy, supports 3.5 lakh jobs
A NCAER study notes that the airports rise has coincided with the States transformation into one of Indias most competitive economies
Tamil Nadu SIR: Chennai records 28.3 lakh voters in final electoral roll
Perambur constituency has the highest number of voters at 2,22,792, while Harbour has the lowest at 1,16,896
Six passengers, conductor injured as TGSRTC bus falls off a bridge into dry bed of stream
The accident occurred when the driver of the Asifabad-bound TGSRTC bus lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a narrow bridge, without a protection wall, near Shyampur
Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC
The court also raised concern over maintenance proceedings often becoming intensely adversarial, saying it rarely served the long-term interests of either parties, or their minor children
Tamil Nadu SIR 2026: How to check your name in final voter list
The final voter roll was initially scheduled for release on February 17 but was later postponed to February 23.
First scientific assessment establishes Kaziranga as a fishing cat stronghold
The study was based on camera-trap images available from all-India tiger estimation data to determine if the feline species is rare or common in the national park
Chandrababu Naidu reviews Rajamahendravaram deaths, Jagan demands stringent action
Why delaying spine surgery can lead to permanent disability
Although many spine problems are not critical at the beginning, a delay in conducting surgeries could result in total and severe long-term damage, making early diagnosis and intervention, crucial
Thunderstorm forecast in 17 Telangana districts on February 24
Hyderabad and its surrounding districts will see a generally cloudy sky
Staff collusion led to Haryana Government account fraud: IDFC Bank
IDFCs Managing Director Vaidyanathan said the bank will take some provisions as a result of the fraud and in line with its policies to recognise any stress upfront
South Africa snapped Indias 12-match unbeaten streak at the T20 World Cup, handing the defending champions a heavy 76-run defeat
Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to visit Pulivendula for two-day tour from February 24
Party sources said the visit is aimed at strengthening grassroots connections and reviewing local concerns in the constituency
Three headload workers killed as godown slab collapses in Keralas Kozhikode
Two other headload workers sustain grave injuries in the incident at Valiyangadi
Chikkamagaluru police book case against people protesting death in elephant attack
They have been accused of attempting to overturn a police vehicle, among other things
Indian Embassy in Tehran advises its citizens to leave Iran
Fresh anti-Government protests have erupted in Iran as students held protests which led to clashes at several Iranian universities
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 fishermen from Pamban, seizes one trawler
They were detained while fishing between the Katchatheevu and Mannar waters
New short story anthology explores life through the lens of disability
Coimbatore-based Iniyas Half Moon is inspired by the lives and experiences of people with disabilities
Anuria death toll rises to four in Rajahmundry
All the deaths and new patients had a history of consuming milk supplied by the same vendor; Eight more patients are being treated for anuria; Blood samples of 73 families are being tested.
What happens to Indias Russia oil imports and target of $500 billion imports from U.S.?
Sources in the Commerce Ministry on February 22 said that the Indian trade teams visit to Washington, scheduled for February 23-25, will be postponed to a mutually convenient date.
College student alleges gang rape at villa in north Bengaluru; two booked
On February 14, the accused allegedly invited the complainant to a party at a place named Rex Villa, near Jakkur
Alleged custodial torture of former MP: CID DIG Sunil Kumar Naik arrested
The Bihar cadre IGP was Accused No. 7 in the alleged custodial torture of Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, who is the Deputy Speaker of AP Legislative Assembly now
Is badminton willing to trade depth for speed?
The proposal to replace the 3x21 scoring system with a 3x15 format will go to vote at BWFs Annual General Meeting in April; if adopted, it will reshape how the sport is played and the shuttlers are coached
Kerala Assembly refers Nativity Card Bill to Subject Committee
Bill is aimed at issuing a legally valid document to establish ones identity as a Keralite
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says NDA will fight elections to form govt in Kerala
The State has always lacked a right government which can take it to the next level of prosperity, Rijiju said
Sikkim Government Condemns Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Delhi, Seeks Swift Legal Action
Gangtok, 23 Feb: The Government of Sikkim has strongly condemned an incident of racial abuse The post Sikkim Government Condemns Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Delhi, Seeks Swift Legal Action appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
ISL | I want everyone around me to grow: Chennaiyins Miranda on teamwork among coaches
The KDRB has sought a stay of the High Court decision while submitting that its functions were limited to affairs of recruitment and did not intervene in the religious duties concerning temples
College student dies in road accident in Hassan
Rider lost control of two-wheeler at a road hump
Villagers stage 'jal satyagraha' flagging water crisis in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra
Protesters claimed that roads were dug and pipelines were laid two-three years ago after surveys, but household taps are yet to be installed, forcing villagers to consume contaminated river water
We believe it reflects hostility toward the Tantri. Otherwise, why would the minister criticise a court verdict Mr. Venugopal said
A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was hearing a petition filed by Sana Parveen on the plight of residents of Akbar Nagar in Lucknow
Fire breaks out in high-rise apartment in Kolkata, no report of any injury
Fire personnel carried out cooling operations to prevent any flare-up
IndiaCuba IT council launched in Bengaluru to boost tech cooperation
The agreement establishes a structured framework for cooperation in information technology, digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, technology education, and cross-border IT business promotion between the two countries.
AI Fest-2026: Chandigarh University Launches Centre of Excellence in Digital Marketing With Earn While Learn Model
Tragedy on Prithvi Highway: 18 Killed, 23 Injured in Midnight Bus Crash in Dhading, Nepal
Kathmandu, 23 Feb : At least 18 people died and 23 others were hurt when The post Tragedy on Prithvi Highway: 18 Killed, 23 Injured in Midnight Bus Crash in Dhading, Nepal appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
The BAFTA win has also placed Coogler in a strong position ahead of the Oscars
Peter Nguyen on the pros of being a comic book illustrator
Illustrator Peter Ngyuen talks about his experiences as a comic book artist and the start of his professional journey
T20 World Cup super 8: Spinners in focus as England, Pakistan eye crucial points
Pakistans own batting inconsistency remains a concern, especially against quality spin, though not in top gear England have found ways to win
Who is Nemesio Oseguera, the top drug cartel leader killed in Mexico?
Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military operation in Jalisco. Who is he?
Watch any film you want at Bengalurus Suchitra Film Society now
The film society has a collection of about 6,000 films in its digital archives, including foreign, Indian and independent cinema, which film lovers can now access
India had beaten Australia in the World Cup semifinal last year in Navi Mumbai and the hosts would be looking to avenge that stunning defeat
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT likely to challenge bail granted to TantriKandararu Rajeevaru
Officials say SIT earlier sought legal opinion on overriding certain damning observations made by Kollam Vigilance court while granting bail to Tantri
Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic: MSRDC to credit toll refunds to FASTags after 33-hour ordeal
The refund, amounting to approximately 5.16 crore, will be credited directly to the FASTags of the affected vehicle owners, a senior MSRDC official confirmed
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: MMK to contest on DMKs Rising Sun symbol
The party led by M.H. Jawahirullah held talks with the DMKs seat-sharing committee on Monday and sought five seats
U.S. to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on February 23
The U.S. CBP message noted that the collection halt does not affect any other tariffs imposed by Mr. Trump, including those under the Section 232 national security statute and the Section 301 unfair trade practices statute.
UP CM visits Singapore, holds meetings with investment groups
Mexico fears more violence after army kills powerful drug lord El Mencho
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoles Mukul Roy's death, recalls long political association
The West Bengal CM said she was shocked and saddened by Mr. Roy's passing and recalled that he had worked tirelessly for the Trinamool Congress since its founding, earning acceptance across all levels of the party
Keralas LDF govt to announce completion of 5 lakh houses under LIFE Mission on February 24
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says government has spent around 20,831.60 crore on LIFE Mission scheme
Maharashtra Health Minister promises strict action in Thane egg-donation racket
Police recently busted the racket, wherein victims were offered 25,000 to 30,000 per cycle and repeatedly used as egg donors, resulting in physical exploitation
Jharkhand civic polls: 12% voter turnout recorded in 48 ULBs till 9 a.m.
As many as 562 candidates, including 235 women, are in the fray for the posts of Mayor and chairperson, while 5,562 candidates, including 2,727 women, are contesting the posts of ward councillors
Watch: Afghans mourn people killed in Pakistan air strikes
Pakistans military says it killed at least 70 militants in airstrikes along the Afghanistan border, targeting alleged rebel hideouts, while Kabul claims civilian areas were hit and calls it a violation of sovereignty.
Govt exempts tailing recycling in mines from fresh green clearance
Industry experts said earlier, even activities like tailing recycling within approved mine areas required separate EC, leading to delays
Custodial 'torture' case: IPS officer Sunil Nayak arrested in Bihar
IPS officer Sunil Nayak was arrested in Bihar over alleged torture of Andhra Deputy Speaker Raju.
Watch: Guwahatis new airport terminal now operational
The new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport began commercial operations on February 22, marking a major boost to connectivity in the Northeast. Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the first passengers as a ceremonial boarding pass was issued. Designed by architect Nuru Karim, the award-winning terminal is inspired by Assams kopou phool and features over 140 MT of bamboo, blending regional identity with modern infrastructure.
Call for dedicated scribe bank as Board exams begin
Theres a need to promote a rare category of trained student volunteers
Why India is still awkward about kink, and why that may be changing
From shame and misconceptions to consent, curiosity and pleasure, Indians are open to conversations about kink in the bedroom
In a post on X, Karoline Leavitt said El Mencho was a top target for both the Mexican and U.S. governments
PM Modi condoles demise of ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy
Roy was once regarded as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's most trusted lieutenant and the TMC's principal strategist
Kerala Assembly Budget session resumes amid Opposition uproar over Sabarimala gold theft case
Soon after Question Hour began, Opposition persisted with its demand that Devaswom Minister should resign. Opposition also reiterated its allegation that Chief Ministers office was interfering with the SIT probe
T20 World Cup: Loss against South Africa, a rude jolt to Indian campaign
The Men in Blue had their rivals hobbling at 20 for three but the middle overs choke never happened
Rupee rises 21 paise to 90.73 against the U.S. dollar in early trade
A strong opening in domestic equity markets, along with a jump in forex reserves, provided further support to the local unit, according to forex traders
Army Public School in Delhi receives bomb threat mail, search underway
The school administration informed the authorities in the morning after receiving the mail that warned of an explosive device planted on the campus
Dhungel Re-Elected to Lead NSP; CM Applauds Vision for Youth, Translation and Folk Heritage
Gangtok, 23 Feb : The Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has congratulated Shri Hari Dhungel The post Dhungel Re-Elected to Lead NSP; CM Applauds Vision for Youth, Translation and Folk Heritage appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Fire destroys three private school buses in Kerala capital; sabotage suspected
No casualties in the incident
SIT records Union Minister Suresh Gopis statement in Sabarimala flagmast installation case
Suresh Gopi is among 27 persons who donated gold and cash for installation of flagmast. Officials say actors Mohanlal and Renji Panicker, and film producer M. Renjith, were among the donors, and that the SIT will record their statements
La Liga: Barcelona pounces on Real Madrid stumble and regains lead with win over Levante
Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong and Fermn Lpez scored a goal each as Barcelona ended a two-game losing streak to get back in front of rival Madrid, which lost 2-1 at Osasuna
Congress demands arrest of BJP State president Madhav
Congress party leader Kolanukonda Shivaji accuses him of inciting attack on the party headquarters in Vijayawada
Mukul Roy, former Union Railway Minister, passes away after prolonged illness
Mukul Roy breathed his last at 1.30 a.m. at the private hospital, his son Subhranshu Roy said, adding that he had been in a coma for the last several days
Tejas jet suffered damage to airframe while landing at frontline air base
There was no official word from the IAF on the accident that took place on February 7
Lines in the sand: On India and the Pax Silica alliance
The Pax Silica alliance holds benefits, but could also tie India down
UAE foils cyber attacks, state news agency says
The UAE has thwarted organised cyber attacks targeting the countrys digital infrastructure and vital sectors, the state news agency said
18 people killed in bus accident in Nepals Dhading
Among those killed in the accident, one male passenger is from New Zealand. One Japanese and a Dutch national, both women, were among those injured in the incident
Indian citizens were advised by Embassy to avoid areas around law enforcement activity and to be aware of their surroundings and avoid crowds. They were told to seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements outside shelter and follow local news for updates.
China is making full assessment of U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling, says Commerce Ministry
Chinese Commerce Ministry urged Washington to lift relevant unilateral tariff measures on its trading partners
U.S., Canada issue travel warnings for Mexico after drug kingpin killing
U.S. carriers United, American, Southwest and Alaska, as well as the Canadian airlines Air Canada and WestJet/Sunwing, announced the cancellation of flights to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Manzanillo
Uttarakhand education staff to boycott work over 'assault' of director by BJP MLA supporters
The meeting also decided that if the accused are not arrested within two days, all offices in the State, from the nagar panchayat to the state secretariat, will boycott work starting February 25.
Sanctuary with lifelong refuge for rescued animals launched in Chennai
The project is a joint initiative of I-CARE Charitable Trust, founded by animal welfare activist Shiranee Pereira and PFCI Chennai.
Cop-turned-crime boss, Mexicos Nemesio El Mencho Oseguera leaves bloody legacy
Arguably Mexicos most influential crime boss after captured kingpin Joaquin El Chapo Guzman, now in a U.S. prison, Oseguera diversified into rackets such as stolen fuel, forced labor and human trafficking
Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed
Nemesio Oseguera, the 59-year-old leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said in a statement.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Gangtok Crackdown: 100 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized in Lingding, Four Detained
Gangtok, 22 Feb : In a significant anti-narcotics operation, the team from Sadar Police Station The post Gangtok Crackdown: 100 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized in Lingding, Four Detained appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
One Battle After Another wins six prizes including best picture at Britains BAFTA film awards
The offbeat political thriller picked up six awards, the most for any single film on the night, cementing its position as a frontrunner at next month's Oscars.
Three women from Arunachal Pradesh allege racial abuse
14 injured as LPG cylinder explodes during fire in building
Women find a corner to call their own in citys Mahila Parks
Indian movie Boong bags BAFTA award for Best Childrens & Family Film
The film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, is an emotional drama backed by Farhan Akhtar.
