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Mysterious gas leak causes panic in Jammu; probe launched to identify nature of substance

Several residents of Rani Bagh complained of breathlessness following the sudden leakage of gas from an abandoned cylinder lying at the scrap dealers premises, say officials

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 3:42 am

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehrans nuclear programme

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:43 am

Abbas Araghchi | The diplomat on a tightrope

Irans Foreign Minister faces the daunting task of finding a diplomatic way out of tensions with the U.S. without compromising key national security interests at a time when the economy struggles and internal tensions remain high after the January crackdown

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 2:40 am

Subcontractor arrested for not reporting accident that led to motorcyclists death

Role of company owner and workers involved in the project being probed; AAP seeks Delhi Police Commissioners suspension,says govt. tried to project that the man himself jumped into the pit along with his motorcycle; police deny lapses, say they helped the family

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:27 am

Yumnam Khemchand Singh | Crisis-time CM

The new BJP Chief Minister of Manipur has to take measures to heal the ethnic wounds while navigating administrative challenges

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:12 am

Purnea MP arrested in 31-year-old case, sent to two-day judicial custody

Opposition leaders criticise late-night action against Pappu Yadav, who has been highlighting the alleged death and rape of a medical aspirant in Patna; court to hear bail plea tomorrow

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:05 am

Proposed Bill on menstrual leave in Karnataka put on the back burner

The Bill was proposed to be introduced during the last Winter session in Belagavi, but was not

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:48 am

Zaman S. Khan wins Kochi round of The Hindu BusinessLine Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026

Khan will now represent Kochi at the grand finale scheduled to be held at the BSE, Mumbai, on February 21

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:23 am

Parts of Ambattur zone may face sewer issues

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:21 am

Milk from Chennai Corporation cow sheds becomes a hit among residents

A GCC official says the main aim of running shelters is to reduce instances of man-animal conflict on the streets

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:19 am

Police Inspector killed, 13 injured after swing collapses at Surajkund Mela in Faridabad

Haryana Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma, who visited the accident spot, said that directions were issued for a thorough investigation of the entire incident and assured strict action against the culprits

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:17 am

DMK MP moves Bill seeking reservation in higher judiciary

DMK MP P Wilson in his private members bill argued that the current composition of the higher judiciary is not representative of the countrys social diversity.

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:59 pm

27-storey landmark takes shape at Central Square, to be ready in 2027

CMRL officials say nearly 20% of the work has been completed; the 350-crore building will house a rooftop hotel, office spaces, retail outlets, and a multiplex; it will be linked to the Central Metro Rail Station and Park Town MRTS station

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

Forgetting Hindu sentiments led to Partition: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

We said we respect all religions because we are Hindus. There are people who say this was wrong. Islam and Christianity still exist in India. There are skirmishes, but the country has remained united, says Bhagwat

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:49 pm

Budget allocates 30 crore for SMA treatment

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:44 pm

BJP functionary arrested for helping robbers in Coimbatore

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 11:38 pm

Information has been weaponised: K.R. Meera

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:29 pm

Sabari rail: govt. steps rekindle hopes among people along proposed corridor

The project is on the right track, with the State govt. deciding to bear 50% of the cost, including land acquisition expenses, and the Railway Ministry de-freezing the project, say officials

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:24 pm

T.N. should give zero seats to NDA in Assembly election for providing nothing to the State: Stalin

Tamil Nadu has been ranked number one in the Centres ratings under DMK rule; despite this, the BJP-led Union govt. has not offered the poll-bound State any benefits in the Budget, the Chief Minister says

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:22 pm

Three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan's Kota; several feared trapped

There is a possibility that several people are trapped. The police and administration reached the site promptly, and rescue operations are underway. Some people have been pulled out, Local MLA Sandeep Sharma said

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:13 pm

YSRCP leaders take part in Chalo Guntur, express solidarity with Rambabu

Former Minister Gudivada Amarnath alleges political vendetta behind attack on Ambati Rambabus residence, says Kapu leaders will fight repression and misuse of Tirumala laddu issue for politics

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:10 pm

A bookon what it means to be a doctor

The golden jubilee anniversary of the batch of doctors who graduated from Madras Medical College in 1975 was celebrated recently

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:07 pm

KTR alleges 'deliberate exclusion' of Telangana in Union Budget

Telangana's BRS leader K T Rama Rao criticizes the Union Budget. He claims the budget favors states going to polls, neglecting Telangana. Rao points to special mentions for Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. He states Telangana, a strong economic player, is deliberately excluded from key initiatives. This selective approach, he argues, undermines federalism and creates regional inequality.

The Economic Times 7 Feb 2026 11:00 pm

Supreme Court relief to Tamil Nadu Govt in Vice-Chancellor appointment row

The Supreme Court has backed Tamil Nadu's authority to appoint university vice-chancellors. This decision overturns a Madras High Court order that had halted the state's power. The Supreme Court noted the High Court acted too quickly. The matter now returns to the High Court for a decision within six weeks.

The Economic Times 7 Feb 2026 11:00 pm

134-year-old SirM.Ct. M Higher Secondary School calls on its alumni

The school management hosted old students for the first alumni meet held on January 26 in its campus in Purasawalkam

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:58 pm

A memorable golden jubilee reunion

Students of 1975-1976 batch of Seventh Day Adventist School inVeperymeet up on the campus and renew old bonds

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:36 pm

Tanuvas staff held for forgery, embezzlement

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 10:31 pm

EB officer held for taking bribe

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 10:31 pm

Driver drowns as truck plunges into sea at Chennai port

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 10:30 pm

BJP gave ''zero'' to Tamil Nadu in Union Budget, people must give back 'zero' to them in polls: CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused the central government of neglecting the state in the recent Union Budget. He urged voters to deliver a 'zero' to the BJP-led NDA in the upcoming April Assembly elections. Stalin highlighted his government's welfare schemes and Tamil Nadu's leading position in national rankings. He also criticized opposition leader Edappadi K.

The Economic Times 7 Feb 2026 10:26 pm

An enduring love for erasers and sharpeners

AnuradhaShekheris finding a new space for her collection of erasers, shifting them fromMandavelito California

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:21 pm

People raised in State-run orphanages and charity homes struggle with SIR rules on parent mapping

ECI officials have said orphanages name should be entered in the column for parents, but lack of specific guidelines leads to chaos on the ground; with no lineage proof, State must provide needed documentation

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:19 pm

Ram Madhavs first meeting hints at BJP high command-driven campaign for GBA polls; MLAs upset

Madhav suggests that polls in each of the five corporations will be held under a prabhari from the party, to ensure accountability

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:18 pm

BJP claims Union govt. has put metro fare hike on hold; BMRCL says no such direction

We can decide only when official communication comes to us. So far, we have not received any communication, says a BMRCL official

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:15 pm

AINRC workers could approach voters with confidence, says Rangasamy

Addressing party workers during AINRCs foundation day celebrations at ECR, Chief Minister Rangasamy says they can go to voters with confidence as we most of the assurances given to the voters are fulfilled

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Watch: Fire at Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory damages crucial evidence; probe under way

A fire broke out at the Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory in Nampally, Hyderabad, on Saturday morning, damaging crucial case evidence stored on the first floor.

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:11 pm

CPI urges govt to rectify deficiencies in functioning of PTU

Party secretary A.M. Saleem said that the academic environment has deteriorated due to vacancies in teaching and non-teaching staff

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:10 pm

Embassy REIT declares distribution of 613 crore to unitholders for December quarter

Amit Shetty, Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT, said it was another strong quarter for Embassy REIT, underpinned by sustained leasing momentum, robust GCC demand across its gateway markets, and disciplined financial execution.

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 9:57 pm

For minorities, Bangladeshs election is a litmus test of security

This plea for basic security has emerged as the overwhelming, non-partisan demand of religious minorities, who make up roughly 10% of the population, as campaign rallies intensify and polling day draws closer

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 9:53 pm

Karnataka High Court confirms death penalty for three men in gang rape and murder of minor

The court has declared that the 2021 crime against a girl aged around eight was rarest of rare cases

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 9:52 pm

Tadoba tigers conduct, health meet NTCA protocol for rehabilitation in natural habitat

The tiger didnt attack any humans or suffer any injury during its 650-km walk in various landscapes,criteria for a tranquilised tigers release into a suitable habitat with an adequate prey base

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 9:44 pm

AAP leader murder case: One arrested after exchange of fire in Amritsar, says Punjab Police

The accused, identified as Shaminder Singh, a resident of Mithapur in Jalandhar, was arrested following a brief exchange of fire in the Khasa area of Amritsar, they added.

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 9:44 pm

DMK youth wing cadres should work without complacency, says Stalin

They should meet people till last minute of polling, says the Chief Minister; double engine governments in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have not been able to achieve DMK govt. achieved in Tamil Nadu, says Udhayanidhi

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 9:26 pm

Congress questions Uttar Pradesh BJP chief for holding dual roles, calls one person, one post a farce

Stating that the Bharatiya Janata Partys U.P. unit chief Pankaj Chaudhary holds dual positions as Union Minister of State and the U.P. BJP president, Congress says such tall claims have nothing to do with reality

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 9:25 pm