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A common framework to build trust in AI in Asia

A shared framework that ensures technological progress and translates into inclusive human development is the need of the hour for Asia

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 2:12 am

Hindus among four from minority communities elected to Bangladesh parliament

Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and Nitai Roy Chowdhury are the two Hindu candidates who won on a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ticket

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 2:00 am

We need fiscal prudence during elections

Welfare should be accountable and targeted, not just election-time largesse

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 1:45 am

Bridging a divide with an Indian Scientific Service

A dedicated scientific cadre is needed to strengthen governance as science, technology and environmental challenges become central

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 1:28 am

NC, PDP slam BJP MP for spending 94% MPLAD funds in Uttar Pradesh

Leaders of National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party alleged that Jammu and Kashmirs representation had been reduced to symbolism, with its people denied their rightful share of resources

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 1:07 am

The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story

The UAE-India corridor is driving growth, technology, and strategic global expansion

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 1:05 am

Hot air: On Donald Trump and environmental issues

Donald Trump is trying to turn back the clock on environmental issues

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 12:51 am

Ultra-left blamed for youths killing that shocked France

The victim, Quentin Deranque, aged 23, had been hospitalised and placed into a coma on February 12 after being attacked in the southeastern city of Lyon

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 12:49 am

Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control

The land regulation paves the way for the resumption of settlement of land title processes, which had been frozen in the West Bank since the Mideast War in 1967

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 12:31 am

Assault on workers while transporting cattle in Kasaragod: four held

They were taken into custody by Manjeswaram police inspector and his team following an intensive probe launched after the incident triggered controversy

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 12:06 am

Imbichi Bava hospital holds mini marathon

About 3,000 members of various organisations and clubs, along with students and trauma care teams, took part in the marathon, which concluded at Alathiyur

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 12:05 am

Puducherry govt. evolves action plan to improve sports infrastructure

A list of venues for specific sporting activities has been prepared and submitted to the Centre for funding; Centre promises to consider request to establish SAI National Centre of Excellence in Puducherry

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 11:57 pm

Cotton farmers protest Piyush Goyals remarks on U.S. imports, warn of price crash

Farm bodies say zero-tariff raw cotton import from the U.S. will severely affect domestic price anddevastate growers; several farmer bodies, particularly those working among cotton farmers, have decided to launch protests

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 11:20 pm

Spiritual fervour marks Mahasivaratri celebrations across Visakhapatnam

Two lakh devotees participate in 41st Maha Kumbhabhishekam at RK Beach, one crore Siva Lingas receive abhishekam with holy waters from sacred rivers, elaborate security including drone surveillance and 8,000 police personnel deployed amid International Fleet Review as spiritual celebrations peak across the city

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 11:01 pm

T20 World Cup India vs Pakistan: Kishan, bowlers seal Team Indias passage to Super Eight

The openers blinder powers the defending champion to 175 for seven on a sluggish surface; Hardik, Bumrah, Axar and Varun scalp two apiece as Pakistan folds up for 114

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:56 pm

Assam school students drive for urban bird nest conservation spreads wings

The Chorai Bandhob initiative of the children of Bongaon Chola High School expands to several institutions, promoting urban nesting spaces ahead of breeding season.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:55 pm

Watch: Mulund Metro accident: Five arrested, Rs 5 crore fine on contractor

Five people have been arrested following the fatal slab collapse at an under-construction metro site in Mumbais Mulund area on February 14, which killed one person and injured three.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

Let her cook

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

Opposition slams PM Modi for hollow words in scripted interview

Opposition says Prime Minister Narendra Modis interview means little in reality and is an attempt to divert attention from a damp squib Budget and capitulation before the U.S.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

T20 World Cup | Australias Mitchell Marsh could return for key clash against Sri Lanka

The beleaguered Australian team that finds itself in the midst of injury setbacks and poor form could finally have something going its way

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

We bore the blame for your mistakes, Congress MP Manickam Tagore tells DMK

In remarks made at a meeting of the District Congress Committee inMadurai, Mr. Tagore was indirectly referring to the corruption allegations against theDMKthat resulted in the decimation of the United Progressive Alliance in the 2014LokSabha election

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:28 pm

Europeans push back at U.S. over claim they face 'civilisational erasure'

E.U. foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas addressed the Munich Security Conference a day after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a somewhat reassuring message to European allies.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:22 pm

Tipu Sultan row: FIR against Maharashtra Congress chief; stone throwing in Pune

The BJP protested in Pune as well as Mumbai by putting black ink on photographs of Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal and burning his effigies

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:14 pm

Kerala can contribute to strengthening secularism: Amartya Sen

Joining Vision 2031 meet online, Prof. Sen draws attention to the States historical openness to the world at large. Historian Romila Thapar commends strides made by Kerala in literacy and education

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:10 pm

International Customs Day celebrated

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:48 pm

Watch: MeitY: India hosts AI Impact Summit to democratise technology for Global South

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said Indias AI Impact Summit will focus on democratising artificial intelligence for the Global South. The summit aims to ensure that AI development is inclusive and accessible, particularly for developing nations.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:46 pm

Hope for India-Bangladesh ties in Tarique Rahmans development pitch: diplomatic sources

The Indian side keenly watched the campaign trail of Rahman and found that his 31-point agenda has several areas such as his plans in digital domain and infrastructure building that may help improvement in ties

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:42 pm

Rubio to visit Eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders

Mr. Rubio will use the trip to discuss energy cooperation and bilateral issues, including NATO commitments, the State Department said in an announcement last week

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:37 pm

INDO-PACOM Chief praises Operation Sindoor, calls for vigilance, deeper India-U.S. defence cooperation

Remarks highlight Operation Sindoor, India-U.S. defence cooperation, vigilance, and Indo-Pacific security

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:29 pm

Special pujas mark Mahashivaratri celebrations across NK region

Jatra draws huge crowds in Hubballi, while in Belagavi, long queues of devotees were found outside temples

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:25 pm

Mayoral poll: Battle for control of Karimnagar and Nizamabad municipal corporations poised for a nail-biting finish

With the main political parties lacking the requisite majority to clinch the mayoral posts, all eyes are now on the independent candidates whose support has become crucial in determining the mayoral election outcome

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

First list of candidates shortly, says KPCC president

Sunny Joseph indicates that senior Congress leader K. Muralidharan may be in the fray

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Kerala setting newer models for the world, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Inaugurating the three-day international conference Vision 2031, CM says the coming five years offer the State an opportunity to bring together growth and justice, technology and humanity, modernisation and sustainability.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:19 pm

Palaniswami rejects Stalins slave charge, says AIADMK operates independently

He accuses Stalin of indulging in false propaganda and claims that the DMK is the party that is dependent on the Congress

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

MES Keveeyam College holds 3-day meet

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:12 pm

Indo-US Trade: Global integration meets rural anxiety

As the official agreement between New Delhi and Washington isfinalised, it is becoming clear that the deal will help some Indian farmers while hurting others,triggering both hope in the spice gardens of the south and anxiety in the grain belts of the north.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 9:02 pm

ENC chief inaugurates MILAN Village ahead of International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam

International City Parade on February 19 to feature aerial display, marching contingents and cultural showcases by over 70 participating nations

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:59 pm

Watch: 10-month-old Alin Sherin, Keralas youngest organ donor, laid to rest with State honours

Ten-month-old Alin Sherin Abraham, Keralas youngest organ donor, was laid to rest with State and police honours on February 15 after an emotional funeral in Pathanamthitta. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in a Facebook post, and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hailed her parents decision as a noble act beyond words.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:57 pm

P.K. Sasi stays away from Govindans march

Govindan describes audit report on global Ayyappa meet as flawed and incomplete

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:54 pm

Evaldoobliges intheHomiModyTrophy

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:51 pm

Rice conservator Deva Rao chosen for first Raithapeetha Award

1 lakh cash award instituted by SKF Elixer India Pvt. Ltd., Moodbidri, will be presented to Mr. Rao on February 20 at Gaudhama farm in Muniyal, Karkala taluk

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:47 pm

35 kg of ganja seized, three arrested

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:47 pm

Study flags steady drop in Keralas southwest, northeast monsoon rainfall

Keralas average rainfall during the southwest (June-September) and northeast (October-December) monsoons, the States primary sources of precipitation, decreased by 12.5% and 6.1% of the long-period average (LPA, 19712020) per 100 years, respectively, between 1901 and 2025

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:42 pm

Maramon Convention draws to close

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:42 pm

Upcoming election is a war between Delhi and Tamil Nadu, says Udhayanidhi

There is a group in our State that is roaming around itonly makes noise, no ambition or ideology, nothing, says Deputy Chief Minister

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:40 pm

BIAL to collaborate with government to promote Karnataka tourism

Karnataka is a strong destination, and the airport plays a very important role in promoting it, says Girish Nair, chief operating officer, BIAL

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:36 pm

Rubio says U.S. is not disputing Navalny poisoning assessment by Europeans

Were going to do a fight with these countries over it, the U.S. Secretary of State said

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:36 pm

Pinarayi will be Kerala CM again, says Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar

He asks the LDF government to pick up the baton that the Congress has dropped and shoulder the responsibility of taking Panchayati Raj forward in the country. While addressing an international conference organised by the State Planning Board, he criticised the absence of his party colleagues at the meet

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:35 pm

Probe ordered into 1,499 abortions registered in Eluru district in 2025

Collector K. Vetri Selvi directs Police, Medical and Health departments to deploy decoy parties and register cases against scanning centres violating the PCPNDT Act

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:34 pm

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates new bus stand in Pattukkottai

The Deputy Chief Minister lists the development work taken up in the region; he urges residents to make use of the new bus stand and cooperative in keepting it clean

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:32 pm

VACB records statements of sponsors, celebrities in Sabarimala flag mast gold misappropriation probe

The VACB team is collecting details regarding the quantity of gold donated by each sponsor for the flag mast project in 2017, officials said.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 8:32 pm