Man dies after falling in uncovered manhole in Delhi's Rohini
The incident comes close on the heels of the death of a 25-year-old private bank employee who fell into a pit allegedly dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri
Minimum temperature in Delhi settles above season's normal; air quality poor
The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 26 degrees Celsius, with mist likely during the day
No deal but U.S. steal: Congress's dig at Centre over Indo-U.S. trade agreement
Whatever the spin that the PM and his lie-brigade may give, the hard reality is that the US has extracted more from India than it has conceded, claimes Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Ukraine combats a new deadly threat: rabies
As war grips the country, there has been a jump in the number of people bitten by animals with rabies, from 780 in 2021 to 2,507 in 2024, according to a new Lancet report
Premier League: Tottenham slips closer to relegation zone; Chelsea held at home by Leeds
Jacob Ramsey sealed a rare away win for Newcastle; Bournemouth came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Everton
The investigation revealed that the accused sold the victim for 3 lakh and confined her to a room in a brothel, where the latter was subjected to sexual exploitation
Rupee falls 6 paise to 90.62 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said that while markets initially welcomed the India-US trade deal, fresh concerns have emerged after the White House released its fact sheet
Happiest Minds making significant headways in AI: Ashok Soota
The tech firms FY26 third quarter net profit drops 19.56% to 40.30 crore. The drop profit was due to the implementation of the new Labour Code
How Pirappamankad put itself on Thiruvananthapurams tourism map
Pirappamankad has been attracting tourists with its paddy fields, tree house and check dam
Ancient stone pillar from T.N. traced to Vienna
T.N. Idol Wing launches steps to bring it back from Austria
India and Pakistan war could have been nuclear, 10 planes were shot down: Trump
Trump has claimed credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict more than 80 times since May 10 last year
White House drops reference to certain pulses in revised fact sheet on trade deal with India
The revised fact sheet issued on February 10, 2026 removed the reference made regarding pulses and changed the word committed used for India to intends
BIS holds Manak Manthan on furniture standards in Bengaluru
BIS Joint Director Premalata Sinha described Manak Manthan as an effective platform to promote awareness on standards, quality and conformity assessment
REVA Rise is designed to identify and support meritorious and high-potential students with a special focus on students from rural and underrepresented backgrounds
T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma hospitalised with stomach infection, doubtful for Namibia game
The Indian team management is hopeful of having him on the park for the big game against Pakistan in Colombo on February 15
Jayesh Ranjan special officer to reorganised corporations and Jyoti Buddha Prakash made SCCL MD
Passenger aircraft in Somalia veers off runway during emergency landing at Mogadishu airport
During the attempt to bring the plane back down, the aircraft veered off the runway and ended up at the nearby shoreline of the Indian Ocean
Reorganised Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation split into three civic bodies
No seats then, no roof too now: the strange case of a bus stop in Selaiyur
On account of a protracted road-widening exercise by the State highways, Tambaram Velachery Main Road might be in a state of flux; but should that prevent temporary bus shelters complete with seats from being raised, wherever necessary?
BJPpips Congress to mayors post in ChandrapurwithSena(UBT) help
Chandrapuris one of the few municipal corporations inMahrashtrawhere the Congress had emerged as the largest party. It won 27 seats, becoming the largest party in the 66-member civic body
Trade concerns, LAC stability top focus in India-China Strategic Dialogue
In their talks, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his Chinese counterpart Ma Zhaoxu primarily focussed on steps taken by the two sides to stabilise and rebuild bilateral ties that had come under severe strain
ICE chief defends his officers' actions before U.S. Congress after the deaths of two protesters
Trump's immigration campaign has been heavily scrutinized in recent weeks, especially after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis
A wildlife association that helped conserve the Nilgiris biodiversity
The NWEA came into existence in colonial India, when British colonists discovered a hunters paradise in the Nilgiris
Sesko breaks West Ham hearts to rescue point for Man Utd
United stay in fourth place in the table with 45 points from 26 games, while West Ham move to 24 points from the same number of matches, two points away from the safety zone
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DMK thinks it can win 2026 polls with money: Anbumani
Delay in alliance talks by DMK saddening: Cong
T R B Raaja pegs FY26 electronics export at $18 bn, eyes R&D
DMK to begin alliance talks on Feb 22
U.S. officials release images of armed person at Nancy Guthrie's door
The photos and video released by the FBI and Pima County Sheriffs Department show a person wearing a face mask, gloves, backpack and what appears to be a gun holster
DMK intensifies election work in 70 segments considered weak
HC refuses to hear pleas against construction near Pallikaranai
Trip to Japan helped release JICA funds for AIIMS Madurai: Ma Su
AQI worsens as fog, mist trap pollutants
NEET-UG mandatory for physiotherapy admissions without cut-off percentile
Bar for NEET-PG lowered: Just show up
Apollo Hospitals eyes Iraq, Tanzania, Indonesia for global expansion
Tractor industry starts 2026 strong; domestic sales jump 43% in Jan
Dixon eyes product portfolio expansion, scouts new facility
Delhi High Court nudges Kapur family towards mediation in trust case
Justice Mini Pushkarna, while hearing multiple applications in relation to the ongoing dispute, observed that this is a very sorry state of affairs and suggested the parties involved resolve the dispute in a peaceful manner
CM Naidu seeks Central support for irrigation and infrastructure projects in A.P.
He expresses concern over Karnatakas move to increase height of Almatti dam and seeks 32,000 crore for Polavaram Phase-II and Makhana Development Board in Kolleru region
Government to launch upgraded scheme to promote girls education in April: Delhi CM Gupta
Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana to replace Delhi Ladli Scheme and provide increased greater financial assistance, says CM; 90 crore in dormant accounts disbursed, 100 crore more to be released soon
Producers of Jana Nayagan withdraw case against CBFC
Elderly woman dies, seven injured at temple procession in M.P.s Gwalior
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gwalior Range, said that of the seven injured, six are out of danger, while a woman who received serious injuries is currently under observation in Gwalior
Fishnet centre helps fishers earn a few extra bucks
Inspect compliance with safety codes, submit report in 3 days, MCD tells officials
Three women killed by tusker in Odisha
The incident happened in Lochapalli village under Dhenkanal Sadar police limits, where several women had gone to Patpuri Reserve Forest to collect firewood
The approaching AI surge, its global consequences
With AI disrupting global power, warfare and governance, the issue is whether humanity can keep pace with a set of checks and balances in place
Fighter push integrating HALs experience with private enterprise
The development of Indias Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft will test private industrys ability to match HALs institutional knowledge
New beginnings: On the end of START as opportunity
The end of START should prompt discussions on wider and equal terms
Dont force-fit Hindutva: Raj Thackeray takes on RSS chief over language row comments
Takaichis triumph: On Japans snap election results
Japan should go beyond conservatism and adopt an inclusive agenda
Pappu Yadav granted bail in 1995 forgery case, to remain in custody
Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav secures bail in IPC forgery case; MP/MLA court proceedings continue as he remains in judicial custody in separate Patna case
Villagers in Odisha boycott anganwadi over appointment of Dalit employee
We are making efforts to ensure that the children return so that their pre-school education is not affected, says Child Development Project Officer Deepali Mishra
Wajid Ali Shah was not exiled to Calcutta, he came on his own, says book by descendant
Trade deal will hit J&Kshorticulture sector the most: CM
Sambhalviolence case:HCstays order to register FIR against police personnel
Rethinking UGCs new equity regulations
Justice that moves quickly but unclearly destroys trust
CID begins hunt for Byrathi Basavaraj
French President Macron to visit India next week
He will attend the AI Impact Summit and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost ties in key sectors such as trade and defence
Kochi Corporation looking for new agency to hand over operation of ro-ro services
Ro-ro services are a drain on Corporation resources as they have been reporting huge losses, and the civic body is exploring the possibility of roping in KMRL to manage their operations, says Mayor
Women journalists continue to be trolled, threatened and subjected to abuse
Congress Wants DMK To Start Seat-Sharing Talk
The Congress leaders from the State, including district presidents, who were called to New Delhi to brief top leaders including Rahul Gandhi and AICC president Maligarjun Kharge about the state of the alliance in Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday told the media that they would urge the DMK to begin the stalled negotiations.
Chennai hospital performs robotic heart valve surgeries on teenager, senior citizen
Residents say that officials will soon be engaged in poll duty, making it difficult to coordinate and complete the works; AIADMK councillor says there is little time to finalise tender and begin work
A tug of war over claiming credit
Both the YSRCP and TDP are eager to stake their claim to development projects
Anti-India sentiment serves as both shield and sword in Bangladesh polls
As Bangladesh heads into a landmark election, nationalist rhetoric is reshaping political discourse; with Hasinas Awami League out of the race, the two main contenders, Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the Jamaat-e-Islami alliance, are locked in a contest to weaponise pro-India views
Motorcyclist killed after car hits two-wheeler on UER-II
No lathi-charge occurred at Srisailam temple, says Nandyal SP
Tiger body parts recovered from duo; poaching case linked to Kerala
Waltair DRM inspects K-K line works
BIS team seizes laser machine used for marking fake hallmarks
A digital video recorder, a computer, and gold ornaments bearing fake hallmarks were seized from a gold hallmarking centre
Three accused who was on the run arrested in Puzhal dacoity case
Burglars break into CR Rao Institute, steal 50 laptops
Badal joins Punjab Governors drive against drugs; Cong. terms it an attempt to run Samjhauta Express
Five people, organisations recognised for Mahaveer Awards
Electricity Dept. executes several infrastructure works for summer
Officials say that they have commissioned several transformers and substations, installed underground power cables, and increased the capacity of the power transformers in substations as part of efforts to prevent power disruptions
TNSCS staff stage protest seeking pension
CM honours elderly couples on behalf of HR&CE Dept.
The HinduIn School Quiz finale to be held today
The shortlisted finalists will compete for top honours at CPCL Polytechnic College in Manali
DMK should win seats only in single digit in T.N. Assembly poll, says Anbumani
He alleges that across the State, people from all sections are extremely angry with the DMK government
Theres growing belief cricket too can thrive in Italy
Its players, who have come together from different parts of the globe for a common cause, feel the individual journeys have shaped the teams identity; skipper Wayne Madsen says his side is finding ways and methods to win games in the T20 World Cup
He points out that the States share in Indias total electronics exports during FY2025 was around 41% at $15 billion, and this is likely to have increased to 45% in FY2026. He also expresses concern that the Centre has not yet released State-wise data on electronics exports for the current financial year
Allen and I will remain aggressive: Seifert
Tamil Nadu Draining Its Future: Government Fails to Prevent Groundwater Collapse
Tamil Nadu is facing a severe groundwater crisis. Recent assessments reveal nine districts are over-exploited, drawing more water than nature replenishes. This unsustainable extraction is depleting vital reserves. While efforts are underway to recharge groundwater, a lack of regulation contributes to the problem. Several districts are now categorized as critical or semi-critical, highlighting the urgent need for effective water management.
R.S. Manohar: Tamil Theatre Pioneer's Legacy and Stagecraft Innovations
R.S. Manohar, a titan of Tamil theatre, revolutionized stagecraft with elaborate sets and pyrotechnics, even after a near-fatal fall in 1985. Known for his powerful screen presence and dedication, he staged thousands of plays and acted in over 200 films, leaving an indelible mark on the arts.
Somaskanda Murthy rides Bhootha, Simha Vahanams at Kapila Theertham fest
Vizag Metro Rails land acquisition likely from April
Vundavalli, Kannababu visit Ambati in prison
