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Domestic tourism in Kerala soars, foreign arrivals remain tepid

Domestic tourism in Kerala reached a record 2.58 crore visitors in 2025, with local travelers accounting for 2.5 crore, marking a 12.46% increase from the previous year. In contrast, foreign tourist arrivals remain sluggish at 8.2 lakh, still below pre-pandemic levels.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:55 pm

Industry leaders, MP react sharply over Priyank Kharges communal branding of coastal region

Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, reacts to Mr. Kharges statement on X, saying that if Congress had not been so insecure about the coast, we would have been driving the economy of Karnataka for decades.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:54 pm

Watch: Akhilesh Yadav alleges targeted theft of PDA votes during SIR

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged large-scale irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that names of SP supporters, particularly from PDA communities, are being selectively deleted.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:52 pm

Extend land reforms to plantation sector: Prabhat Patnaik

Prof. Patnaik, former vice-chairperson of the State Planning Board, was addressing a seminar held as part of the three-day Vision 2031: An International Conference on Development and Democracy

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:52 pm

10-year Left rule failed to ensure development of Kerala, alleges Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The project to set up an AIIMS failed to become a reality in the State as the government did not acquire the land in Kozhikode, alleges Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:51 pm

President to visit Vsakhapatnam on February 17 on a two-day visit

Droupadi Murmu to take part in International Fleet Review on February 18

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:49 pm

Ramanathapuram farmers demand market-rate compensation for highway land acquisition

Farmers aregreatly affectedbecause compensation for land and houses is being provided with discrepancies and at reduced rates, without following the guidelines set by the Supreme Court, says president of RamanathapuramBig TankIrrigation Farmers Association

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:43 pm

Rare February system likely to bring heavy rain to parts of south T.N. on February 21 and 22

According to experts, the Bay of Bengal has witnessed only five weather systems that intensified into a depression in February since 1891; they add that such systems largely impacted Sri Lanka in the past

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:42 pm

Forests in Kerala dry up early raising wildfire threats

Climate change and lack of rainfall in February the main causes. Proliferation of invasive plant species another major factor

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:41 pm

From flood lessons to heat stress forecasts, experts outline AI roadmap for Kerala

Eminent speakers air their ideas on Information Technology Digital revolution in the era of AI at the Vision 2031 conference

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:34 pm

Watch: Breaking boundaries: Director R. Gowtham brings Tamil independent cinema to Berlin

In this interview, Tamil filmmaker R. Gowtham opens up about creating his debut film with friends, poetry, instinct and zero industry backing. From Berlin, he reflects on community, doubt, and the unpredictable journey that brought him here.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:32 pm

Staff crunch cripples Town Planning Department after GHMC trifurcation

After the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations expansion and trifurcation, Hyderabads Town Planning wing faces crippling staff shortage, weakening oversight, stalling enforcement, and fuelling a surge of unauthorised constructions across the tri-corporation limits

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:31 pm

State setting up international standard facilities to foster growth of quantum technology

India will stand first among the top 10 countries in quantum technology in the coming days, says Mission Director of Amaravati State Quantum Mission Amaravati Quantum Valley

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:13 pm

Human-wildlife conflict cases on the rise in Idukki; tusker Padayappa destroys vehicle

The tusker is currently in musth and is travelling long distances under the cover of night; forest department advises residents and tourists to maintain a safe distance from the animal

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:11 pm

AP Chambers hails budget as pragmatic and growth-oriented

Says proposals balance welfare commitments with investments despite fiscal deficit pressures, calls for focus on Rare Earths Corridor, MSME parks, Amaravati and Polavaram projects to achieve Swarna Andhra Vision 2047

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:08 pm

CM flags off police fleet

The new fleet comprises sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and motorcycles that are expected to strengthen police patrolling and Highway Police patrolling even in difficult and hilly terrains

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:06 pm

Govt. college premises attacked by vandals

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:04 pm

Stabbing incident: Kerala HC directs security audit at mental health centres

Inmate who escaped from Thrissur mental health centre stabs three persons

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:03 pm

NSS, SNDP hopeful of Kerala govt. upholding Sabarimala custom

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says the partys line on the entry of women of all ages to Sabarimala does not preclude the government from taking an informed decision on the issue.Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan dares the government to withdraw the SC affidavit backing womens entry to the temple

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 8:01 pm

Residents demand flyover instead of vehicular overpass for NH 169 at Gurupura Kaikamba

Walls of the vehicular overpass will divide the town, thereby affecting commercial activities, students and other residents, says Nagarika Horata Samithi

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:57 pm

Centres nod to 135 crore drinking water project for Rajamahendravaram City

The source, from where water from Godavari river is being drawn for drinking water, is in question over the past few years.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:55 pm

Karnataka High Court orders inspection of Paying Guest accommodations to verify adherence to 10-point guidelines issued in 2024

The court has directed civic authorities to commence the inspection from February 18 and complete the process within two weeks

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:54 pm

Kanthapuram meets Modi, seeks development of AMU Malappuram campus

Kerala Muslim Jamaat president discusses key issues affecting the Muslim community. He highlights the need for equitable resource allocation, minority education welfare schemes, and the protection of historic mosques.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:53 pm

Minister saying communal violence led to reduced investments in coastal region is true, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

I do not have much information about Priyank Kharges stand on RSS and BJP. You better ask him, retorts Health Minister

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:51 pm

Delhi HC grants bail to SDPI chief in money laundering case

The judge noted that Faizy has been in jail since March 3, 2025, i.e. for more than 11 months, without trial

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:47 pm

Modis rooftop solar rollout lags despite subsidy push

Bank loan delays and poor State utility backing slow PM Surya Ghar scheme, threatening clean energy targets and prolonging coal reliance.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:46 pm

Trinamool Congress accuses EC of violating spirit of SC order on documents for SIR

West Bengals ruling party complained that the poll body has now refused to accept financial assistance sanction letters issued under government housing schemes as valid documentation for SIR hearings

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:44 pm

KSU activists clash with police in Kottayam

The incident unfolded during a march organised by the youth group to protest alleged backdoor appointments by the LDF government, bypassing PSC rankings

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:43 pm

IIT Madras alumni meet held

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:41 pm

WhatsApp Governance gets 100 crore boost in 2026-2027 Budget

State targets 1,000 services as A.P. State Data Lake integrates 36 departments to strengthen real-time, data-driven governance

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:40 pm

Body recovered from the Kagina in Sedam taluk

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:40 pm

No trade licence needed under municipal laws for cinema exhibition: Karnataka High Court

But selling food and other business activities within cinema theatre need trade licence

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:38 pm

Govt. has implemented development projects worth 1,00,000 cr. through KIIFB in 10 years: Pinarayi Vijayan

The Chief Minister inaugurated 15 development projects, including a new surgical block, at the Government Medical College, Kottayam on Monday

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:37 pm

Tiruvallur police arrest two members of synthetic drug trafficking ring

Police say the suspects, both Nigerians, they have been running the intra-State drug distribution network from Bengaluru with links in Chennai, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore, among others allegedly under the guise of a textile-related business

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:37 pm

Palakkad Division secures 15.26 cr through e-auction of passenger amenity assets

The e-auction covered a range of revenue-generating passenger facilities aimed at enhancing commuter convenience and improving station infrastructure

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:32 pm

New SP assumes office in Thoothukudi

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:31 pm

FKCCI, KASSIA seek infra push, land in KIADB estates

FKCCI and KASSIA also demanded that 20% of land in such estates be reserved for micro and small industries and 80% for large units

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:30 pm

NIMHANS study demonstrates promise in intranasal therapy for Parkinsons disease

This is not just a proposed hope for Parkinsons patients, we have successfully demonstrated in a pre-clinical rat model that this strategy works, says Indrani Datta, professor at the Department of Biophysics at NIMHANS

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:30 pm

10 lakh devotees visit Kotappakonda shrine on Mahasivaratri

Palnadu Superintendent of Police says there was close coordination with the district administration with absolutely no communication gap during planning and execution, ensuring a smooth and incident-free celebrations

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:28 pm

Improving access to timely, adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority: RBI Governor

Along with representatives of MSME associations, Deputy Governors T. Rabi Sankar, Swaminathan J. and S.C. Murmu, and other senior officers of the RBI, also attended the meeting

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:23 pm

Dharwad chalks out comprehensive plan to redress public grievances

Snehal R., who has taken charge as Deputy Commissioner, says that it will help ensure quick resolutions to civic problems, including water woes

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:23 pm

LJP (RV) seeks RJD apology overbechararemark on Ram Vilas Paswan

LJP (RV) leaders stage protests in Patna and burn effigy of RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav, accusing the party of being anti-Dalit.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:22 pm

Govt. appears to be falling short of revenue targets in the current fiscal

72.87% target achieved till Jan end, borrowings constituting a major chunk, with just two months remaining

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:22 pm

Magnum Icecream to acquire 61.9% stake in Kwality Walls

Kwality Walls lists at a 27% discount at 29.2 a share

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:20 pm

Fertilizer booking on mobile app in Telangana yielding good results

A first-of-its-kind model in the country for equitable and timely urea supply/distribution helps overcome farmers woes

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:20 pm

17 injured in jallikattu in Tiruchi district

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:20 pm

India-France Annual Defence Dialogue to be held in Bengaluru on February 17

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the meeting with Minister for Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France Catherine Vautrin during which they will review the bilateral defence cooperation, with focus on expanding industrial collaboration

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 7:19 pm