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Drugs worth 3.40 crore seized at Bengaluru Airport

Customs authorities are continuing their probe into both cases, officials said.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:56 pm

T.N. Assembly poll: MDMK will seek seats that will ensure Election Commission recognition, says Durai Vaiko

On whether the MDMK would seek sharing of power, he said that there would be no need for a coalition Government in the State and the DMK would form the next government on its own.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:55 pm

The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 43

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:49 pm

T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates railway overbridge onKorukkupet-Manali Road

Mr. Stalin also unveiledthe foundation for the construction of a park near Korukkupet-Manali Road at a cost of1.10 crore

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:38 pm

T.N. Assembly election: Premallatha denies simultaneous alliance negotiations with DMK, AIADMK

While responding to a query on share in power, she said such an arrangement could be decided only after the declaration of the election results.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:33 pm

TVK leader Vijay to address party functionaries in Salem on February 13

On Friday, Mr. Vijay is scheduled to address his party functionaries belonging to five districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:16 pm

Couldnt make it to the India Art Fair? Heres what happened

For those who couldnt make it to the 17th edition of India Art Fair, a recap of who showed what and the ones that made an impact

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:10 pm

Imran Khans vision loss: Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical board to examine jailed former Premier

The Supreme Courts directive follows alarming reports of Imran Khans deteriorating eyesight, prompting concerns over his health and living conditions while incarcerated

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:55 pm

Sabarimala gold loss case: Former TDB Thiruvabharanam Commissioner gets statutory bail in one case

But K.S. Baiju will remain in jail as he is also the seventh accused in another case related to loss of gold from Dwarapalaka plates in which he is not yet eligible for statutory bail

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:52 pm

Puducherry Statehood: CM Rangasamy concurs with DMK that sees no point in contesting poll if government is powerless

An all-party meeting should be convened to take a stand on Statehood, said DMK convenor and Opposition leader R. Siva

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:50 pm

Mika Singh pledges 11 Lakh to support Rajpal Yadav amid jail term in cheque bounce case

Singer Mika Singh has stepped up to pledge 11 lakh to help actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently serving a six-month sentence at Tihar Jail after a series of cheque bounce issues

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

Defence Acquisition Council clears proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets

The proposal paves the way for commercial and technical details of the deal to be discussed between the two countries, after a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to India

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

From code factories to AI orchestrators: Why engineering education must be rebuilt

The AI transformation presents both existential threat and unprecedented opportunity for Indian higher education. The threat is clear: continue producing unemployable graduates for disappearing jobs, watching enrollments collapse and institutions close. The opportunity is equally stark: produce a generation of engineers capable of orchestrating AI, solving complex problems, and creating value in ways machines cannot replicate.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:45 pm

Delicate play

Both vulnerable, South deals

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:45 pm

Watch: Luxury car crash in Kanpur: Shivam Mishra arrested

Shivam Mishra, son of Kanpur tobacco baron K.K. Mishra, has been arrested in connection with the high-profile Lamborghini crash that injured several people on VIP Road. Police say CCTV footage and eyewitnesses confirm he was driving the luxury car. The arrest follows court rejection of another mans surrender claim.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:41 pm

HLB Priority: Redefining Wealth for a New Era

Hong Leong Bank Reimagines Its Affluent Wealth Management Segment for High Net-Worth Individuals

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:35 pm

Sarla Maheshwari, former Doordarshan news reader, passes away at 71

Maheshwari, who served as a news reader on Doordarshan from 1976 to 2005, was among the pioneers of TV news in India at a time broadcast was limited to a few hours throughout the day

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:33 pm

Anbumani urges T.N. government to meet demands of guest lecturers

Their demands include a hike in monthly salary as recommended by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and an increase in retirement benefits up to 25 lakh.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:31 pm

What is a blimp?

Like a utopian castle in the sky, it drifts in the air. This is the story of an iconic airship, the blimp.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:31 pm

I dont think creative vision is defined by geographic boundaries: Amin Jaffer, curator of the India Pavilion

Art historian Amin Jaffer is curating Indias Venice Biennale comeback, with five artists whose practices reflect on ideas of home, memory, and transformation

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

T20 World Cup 2026 | Italy opt to field against Nepal

Italy are once again without skipper Wayne Madsen, who continues to recover from a dislocated shoulder.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:22 pm

Bharat Bandh 2026: Trade unions protest in Chennai

In Tamil Nadu, the nationwide protests were organised at 234 places across the State

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:22 pm

Centre ignored voices of workers, farmers while making decisions concerning their future: Rahul

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said all the country's trade unions, farmers, and workers are on the streets against the Modi government's trade deal, labour laws and the snatching away of MGNREGA.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:12 pm

Excelsoft Tech chief Sudhanva Dhananjaya will address TiE Mysuru session on From Pitch to Investment on February 21

Will host a session on From Pitch to Investment featuring Excelsoft Technologies Limited Chairman Sudhanva Dhananjaya

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:07 pm

Dhurandhar fame rapper Flipperachi to perform in Mumbai this March

Flipperachi, the rapper behind the viral hit FA9LA from Dhurandhar, is set to bring his electrifying energy to Mumbai for his debut performance

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:05 pm

General strike on new labour codes: Protests in Hubballi and Dharwad

CITU State Secretary Mahesh Pattar said that, if unopposed, the new laws would would remove the right to form a union, remove minimum wages, and remove the right to negotiate

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:57 pm

CM makes strong pitch for accelerating works at new airports in Telangana

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls on Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and makes a request

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:55 pm

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Creation of India, in many tongues

In some Brahmanical myths, the world is made for the sake of sacrifice. In tribal myths, it is created for the sake of relationships

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:50 pm

Drug-free Mysuru initiative launched, police release WhatsApp helpline number 8277948080

Police officials are visiting schools and colleges in Mysuru to create awareness about the harmful effects of the drug menace

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:45 pm

Court restrains Congress leaders from making defamatory statements against Assam CM

Judge Nayanjyoti Sarma stated that the court is of the opinion that if an order of 'ad-interim injunction' is not passed, it will defeat the justice and there is every possibility of multiplicity of proceedings

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:37 pm

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against puja at Ladle Mashak Dargah on Mahashivaratri

A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma said Article 32 of the Constitution cannot be invoked by the petitioner when the issue is pending in the Karnataka High Court

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:31 pm

Higher education holds the key to reduce inequality and power economy forward: VIT Chancellor G. Viswanathan

At the inaugural session of The Hindu Tech Summit 2026, jointly organised by The Hindu Group, VIT, and Sify Technologies, Dr. Viswanathan said as Indias economy grew, inequality also widened

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:25 pm

Consultative meet of Badanavalu Satyagrahis in Mysuru on February 14 to highlight demand to strengthen rural economy

The core demand of the satyagrahis that the countrys economy should be built on a strong foundation of rural economy remains unfulfilled

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:12 pm

Joint parliamentary panel gets time till Monsoon Session to submit report on Bill to replace UGC

Soon after moving that the Bill be examined by a Joint Committee, officials had said the government was expecting the report of the panel by the end of the 2026 Budget Session

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:09 pm

B Nagi Reddis legacy through the eyes of a son

The book, B Nagi Reddi A Sons Memoir, reveals the man behind Vijaya Productions and the institutions that continue to define Vadapalani in Chennai

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:03 pm

Kerala Police to intensify D-Dad drive to tackle digital addiction among children

D-Dad, or Digital De-Addition, project focuses on curbing mobile phone and internet addiction among children through counselling and professional support

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:59 pm

Dhoni to pay 10 lakh for transcribing, translating documents in his defamation suit at Madras High Court

The High Courts interpreter section had found that the transcription and translation of the contents of compact discs was a humongous task that may take three to four months to complete

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:51 pm

Gang rape at Thiruvalla spa not linked to any quotation, say Kerala Police

Earlier, the spa owner had alleged that the assault was related to a quotation issued by a competitor.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:49 pm

Young and Nabin: On the BJP president | The Hindu Editorial

The Bharatiya Janata Party is effecting a generational change in its leadership

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:49 pm

General strike in Bengaluru: Workers protesting around Town Hall arrested, taken away from spot

The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:41 pm

Forest fire rages unchecked in Konnakkad-Kommadi area of Keralas Kasaragod; efforts on to protect habitations

Firefighting hampered by hilly terrain, which prevents fire tenders from accessing the core affected area directly

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:38 pm

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Jairam Ramesh's plea on retrospective environmental clearances

A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned how can the petitioner seek a review of its earlier verdict by way of a writ petition

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:29 pm

You can't denigrate section of society by such title: Supreme Court raps Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title. This is against morality and public order. We will not allow you to release the film unless you tell us the changed title, the Supreme Court Bench observed.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:24 pm

Theft Case Solved Within 48 Hours; Gold and Silver Worth 41 Lakh Recovered in Jorethang

Gangtok, 11 Feb : Jorethang Police have successfully solved a theft case within 48 hours The post Theft Case Solved Within 48 Hours; Gold and Silver Worth 41 Lakh Recovered in Jorethang appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 12 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari curates Femme Lens at Red Lorry Film Festival 2026

Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari will curate the Femme Lens section at the 2026 edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival, presenting a global selection of films directed by women and placing female voices at the centre of the festivals programming

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:19 pm

From behind bars to books: novel initiative to train Cuddalore prison inmates as writers

The initiative offers training to prison inmates on writing books, helping transform their thoughts into the written word. In its first phase, 101 inmates, who have expressed interest, have been chosen to be developed as writers.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:18 pm

Attempts being made to oust me from politics using false narratives: PMK founder S. Ramadoss

Mr. Ramadoss said talks were under way regarding the formation of an alliance for the upcoming Assembly elections and that a decision would be announced soon

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:15 pm

Final safety audit begins for Chennai Metro Rails phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani

The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm system, among other facilities along this stretch

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:10 pm

7.11 crore ATM van robbery case: Bengaluru police file chargesheet against nine accused

After an extensive probe lasting three months, the Investigating Officer has submitted the final report to the 56th ACMM CCH Court

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:09 pm

ICC Twenty20 World Cup: Rathnayake, Shanaka, Mendis fifties power Sri Lanka to imposing total against Oman

Sri Lanka piled up a formidable 225 for 5 against Oman in their T20 World Cup match in Pallekele

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:08 pm

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Karnataka High Courts refusal to grant MLA Byrathi Basavaraj pre-arrest bail

MLA withdraws plea from Supreme Court with liberty to apply for regular bail

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:08 pm

Did not abuse anyone, says Priyanka Gandhi, rejects Rijiju's charge of instigating MPs

Priyanka Gandhi targeted the government over the India-U.S. trade deal, alleging that it would adversely impact farmers

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:52 pm

Bharat bandh: Trade union strike paralyses life in Kannur, Kasaragod districts of Kerala

In Kannur, trade unions organised a protest march to the railway station. In Kasaragod, the strike was total, with transport and trade coming to a standstill

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:51 pm

Bharat Bandh sparks protests in parts of Andhra Pradesh

The protestors started at the Ratham Centre in the commercial area of One Town and held a massive rally, holding placards and raising slogans against the ruling party.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:49 pm

UDF pledges to enhance Keralas health budget and provide universal coverage if elected

Expressing concern over high out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala, Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan promises to bring it down to affordable level

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:48 pm

India-Pak T20 World Cup: BCB chief Aminul Islam to be in Colombo; ice-breaker meet with BCCI likely

Islam said the board will prepare a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that the assurances are cast in stone.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:47 pm

SIR by ECI is clandestine attempt by BJP to prepare National Register of Citizens, claims activist Shiv Sundar

He claimed that ECI was issuing notices to voters to prove their citizenship based on flimsy reasons, and demanding documents, like passport and government employment certificates, that are hard to get for poor people

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:43 pm

Watch: US Energy Secretary visits Venezuela in major oil policy shift

The United States has launched its highest-level energy engagement with Venezuela in nearly three decades. Energy Secretary Chris Wrights visit follows new licenses easing oil and gas production, signaling a major policy shift. Washington aims to boost Venezuelas energy output, revive infrastructure, and reshape regional energy dynamics amid geopolitical changes.

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:41 pm

How friendship became music for independent band Khatth

The Hindi independent band on long-distance collaboration and their reflective new single Bewaqt

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:24 pm

Madras High Court clears decks for elections to Tamil Film Producers Council

Justice P. Dhanabal dismisses applications filed against the election scheduled to be held on February 22, 2026

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:21 pm

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives zero-hour notice in Rajya Sabha on demand for strong road safety laws

In his notice to the Upper House, AAP MP Sanjay Singh cited the alarming rise in accidents and fatalities nationwide and stressed that citizens are paying the price for negligence in infrastructure and governance

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:19 pm

BJPs Nishikant Dubey submits notice to move motion against Rahul in Lok Sabha

A substantive motion is an independent, self-contained proposal submitted for the approval of a legislative house or Assembly, drafted to express a decision or opinion

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:19 pm

Ahead of TVK chief Vijays visit, a look at Salem districts voting pattern

Traditionally known to be a stronghold of the AIADMK, Salemfavouredthe partyin 10 out of its11 Assembly constituencies,both in the 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections the outlier being Salem (North)

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:19 pm

Kiren Rijiju reiterates claim of Congress MPs abusing Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju shared what he described as an illegal video recorded by a Congress MP

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:10 pm

Woman dies after car driven by Haryana cop runs her over

Some eyewitnesses alleged that the head constable was in an inebriated condition at the time of the incident

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 11:56 am

Assam BJP social media co-convenor removed for uploading controversial video

The video showed Mr. Sarma purportedly taking aim with a rifle and firing a shot at two people, one wearing a skull cap and the other with a beard, with point-blank shot as the caption

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 11:52 am

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in first rape case

Bail granted on condition that MLA will appear before investigating officer on February 16 for interrogation and surrender his mobile phone

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 11:47 am

EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China, Trump

One key issue is how much of the EU's defence spending should be restricted to buying from EU arms companies

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 11:25 am

Protest in Visakhapatnam against central governments anti-labour policies

The protesters came up with certain demands including regularisation of all contract, outsourcing, and unorganised sector workers. Workers should be paid a minimum wage of 26,000 along with ESI, PF, and Gratuity benefits

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 11:23 am