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NIA arrests two more accused in Delhi car bomb blast case

The federal agency says the two are over ground workers of the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terror outfit and allegedly supplied weapons to the prime accused in the case, Umar Un Nabi, who was also killed in the explosion

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:25 pm

U.K. legislation on Chagos deal paused for discussions with U.S.: U.K. Minister

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage claimed that the Maldives would, in a few days, lodge a counter-claim to sovereignty over the Chagos Islands in the International Court of Justice and urged the government to pause the progress of executing the treaty.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:24 pm

Amit Shah on three-day visit to Bihars Seemanchal

In three-day visit, the Home Minister will participate in various initiatives, including the inauguration of border outposts, and the e-inauguration and foundation laying of several works of the Sashastra Seema Bal

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:20 pm

SRMIST, The Hindu to organise panel discussion series on future careers

The series is aimed at benefiting undergraduate aspirants, postgraduate candidates, and working professionals in various fields such as humanities and sciences, entrepreneurship, law, public health, pharmacology, allied health sciences and nursing, medical and dental sciences, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, engineering, and agriculture.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:20 pm

629 cow smuggling cases registered in Gujarat in two years

Minister of State for Law and Justice Kaushik Vekariya said 50 people were externed and 39 properties linked to the accused, collectively valued at around 6 crore, were demolished

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

Hearing of cases affected as judicial officers busy with SIR in West Bengal

Former Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar, who had served as Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, said that involving judicial officers in SIR appeared to be a knee-jerk reaction

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:13 pm

Budgeting and the social contract in urban India

What is the government doing to live up to the urban social contract?

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:11 pm

Samsung workers plan to intensify stir for reinstatement of removed employees

A large number of employees of the trade union, which is affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions, decided to undertake a protest march to the Secretariat in the coming days

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:11 pm

No change in SIM-binding directions to platforms: Scindia

The November 2025 order, due for compliance this month, will not be extended, says Communications Minister. He says national security and fraud were considered in issuing this order, which WhatsApp parent Meta has pushed back on through industry associations.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:07 pm

T.N. revises qualifying marks for Persons with Disabilities in TET

The order further stated that these minimum qualifying marks must be followed for TET already conducted in the State

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:03 pm

In State of the Union speech, Trump highlights economy, Iran threat and repeats India-Pakistan claim

U.S. President Donald Trump, in his February 25 State of the Union address, reiterated his claim that he ended the IndiaPakistan conflict, defended his tariff policies despite a Supreme Court setback, and doubled down on immigration crackdowns.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:55 pm

Centre rejects RTI seeking details of pre-legislative consultations on VB-G RAM G Act

In its response, the Rural Development Ministry said the information could not be shared because the scheme has not yet been formally notified by the States/UTs and has not become operational in any State/U.T.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:52 pm

PM Modi conferred with Israels Speaker of the Knesset Medal

The medal was conferred in recognition of the Prime Ministers exceptional contribution through his personal leadership to strengthen strategic relations between India and Israel

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:44 pm

Loose connection prevented NVS-02 satellite from landing in intended orbit, says panel

The committee, which probed the failure, says the signal meant to activate a key valve in the engines oxidiser line never reached it; this valve is crucial for firing the engine to raise the spacecrafts orbit

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:44 pm

Palaniswami hits back at Stalin, calls the DMK a slave of the Congress

We have never been slaves of anyone. We believe in our constructive work. By implementing [welfare] projects, we had secured the support [of the Centre]. But your party is not like us. The Congress had secured seats by intimidating theDMK, the AIADMK leader says at a meeting at Vanagaram near Chennai

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:41 pm

Ahead of Assembly election, DMK womens grassroots push blends politics with AR outreach

Vellum Tamil Pengal campaign deploys booth-level women cadres armed with booklets, QR codes and augmented reality to deepen voter connect while opening new space for women in party politics.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:38 pm

Nepals leader says post-uprising polls on track

Nepal holds elections on March 5, less than six months after youth-led anti-corruption protests toppled the previous government

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

Manipur BJP MLAs family refuses burial till demands are met

Kin seek separate district for Zomi tribe and an NIA probe into Valtes death

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:32 pm

Ukrainian attack on Russian fertiliser plant kills seven: officials

The plant, just outside the Russian town of Dorogobuzh, lies around 290 kilometres (180 miles) from the Ukrainian border

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:26 pm

ECI proposes synergy with SECs to align electoral processes nationwide

Commission moots sharing of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), electoral rolls and the ECINET digital platform.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:25 pm

T20 World Cup: Pressure does funny things to teams, saysZimbabwes Burl

Ryan Burl confirmed that skipper Sikandar Raza, who had an injury scare during the match against West Indies, is fit to play

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 10:18 pm

Cusat to host State-level Kutti Slam

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:50 pm

1.2 crore names may be deleted after SIR in Bengal, says Mamata

Will pray for the people who will find their names deleted from the final electoral rolls on February 28, says Trinamool Congress chairperson

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:48 pm

Man booked for assaulting two minor children

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

Government to procure new business jets for defence leadership

The decision to get a new fleet comes in the backdrop of the crash of a VSR Ventures-owned aircraft on January 28 that claimed the lives of Ajit Pawar, Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister, and four others

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:42 pm

Homage paid to CPI leader R. Nallakannu

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

Sanitary waste incineration facility to be set up in Ernakulam

Facility at Brahmapuram to also cater for Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki districts

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:33 pm

Dog bites child on face in Vijayawada

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:28 pm

PM Modi, Netanyahu discuss wide range of issues aimed at boosting bilateral ties

Narendra Modi, who is visiting Israel for the second time in nine years, was received by Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, at the airport.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

Police intensify probe into IIT Palakkad attack

Police suspect the assault was premeditated, noting that it took place in a poorly lit area of the campus that lacked surveillance camera coverage

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

U.S. slaps 126% duty on Indian solar imports

Tariffs were collectively imposed on India, Indonesia and Laos following investigation that is ongoing

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

Bhatti meets Sonia

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:19 pm

Karaparamba fish market, Puthiyangadi market buildings in need of urgent action

An inspection by a team of engineers under the Kozhikode Corporation have so far completed the inspection of 12 age-old buildings within the city to check their fitness

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:19 pm

Vision loss following treatment: family raises bribery charge

Protests mount over alleged treatment error at government medical college

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:19 pm

Yakshamangala awards to Kappekere Subhraya Bhagawata, Mambady Subrahmanya Bhat and Jabbar Samo

The awards will be presented during an event scheduled for March this year

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:18 pm

BJP warns of protest if recruitment process is not initiated in Karnataka

Taking exception to the State government not going ahead with recruitments to government posts as promised by the Congress before the Assembly elections, BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra warned of a protest if the recruitment process was not initiated

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

PM Modi condoles death of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

R. Nallakannu died at a government hospital in Chennai due to age-related ailments; he was about 101 years old.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:12 pm

Watch: IDFC First Bank: Fraud via forged cheques | Business Matters

IDFC First Bank has reported a fraud of 590 crore. At a time when the banking system has become ultra risk-averse, with strict Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and heavy documentation for retail consumers, how did such a large-scale fraud take place? We also examine the recent history of frauds in the Indian banking system and their modus operandi.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:10 pm

Keralas Puthur Zoological Park to open for public on February 28

To help visitors explore the park, two non-AC electric buses of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation have been readied. 330 animals have been shifted to 14 habitats

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:09 pm

Naidu slams YSRCP, assures State reconstruction with NDA alliance

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy played a false drama that Veligonda works were finished and dedicated the project to the nation without completing them, claims Chief Minister

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:07 pm

Greens slams forest dept. for rejecting human-wildlife mitigation grant

The department has succumbed to threats from certain organisations acting under the guise of farmer interests to reject the project, which was initiated by the MoEFCC to alleviate tensions in areas outside tiger reserves, say Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:53 pm

Ranji Trophy final | A headbutt, an apology, and an all is well: the events that transpired between Dogra and Aneesh

The incident occurred in the 14th over of the morning when the J & K skipper was irked by something Karnataka substitute Aneesh uttered from silly-point when the batter scored a streaky boundary off Prasidh

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:51 pm

Private sector Net Profit up 5.2% in Q3FY26: RBI Data

The improvement in PAT came on top of 10% increase in sales revenue coming in at 19.4 lakh crore of the over 3,100 companies of which RBI analysed the data

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:51 pm

AKSSA demands immediate recruitment to vacant posts

Karnataka State Students Association president Kanthakumar urges State govt. to immediately announce a clear recruitment schedule

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:50 pm

A.P. CM lays stone for 456-crore Veligonda feeder canal project

Naidu directs the officials to complete the works within 14 weeks

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:49 pm

Keralas fisherfolk 'army' gets valuable rescue lessons from NIWS Goa

Kerala Fisheries department has been funding the training of selected fishermen from the State in sea rescue at the National Institute of Water Sports. Presently the 24th batch is undergoing training

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:49 pm