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What is Trumps Project Vault?

The Trump administrations initiative aims to create a reserve of critical minerals to protect its domestic industries from any disruption, as witnessed when China restricted export of rare earth magnets to retaliate againstU.S. tariffs, causing a near shutdown of car manufacturing operations in the U.S. and the world over

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 4:48 am

T20 World Cup: Pakistan face must-win test against winless Namibia to seal Super 8s berth

In Group A, title favourites India have already sealed their Super 8s berth after their handsome 61-run win over Pakistan the other day

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 3:14 am

Man arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun, say police

The motive of the man, who police said was wearing a tactical vest and tactical gloves, was not immediately known

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 2:33 am

Opposition slams ruling alliance over welcometo Macron

Political parties and citizens on social media also sought action against the hoardings which they said were put up in contravention to the Bombay High Court order against them

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 2:24 am

EC Eyes April for Elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry

Last time, Assembly polls in West Bengal were held in eight phases. In Assam, elections were held in two phases, and in a single phase in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Feb 2026 1:32 am

Nitishs son Nishant all out in public before getting any role in the party

For the first time, in the individual capacity, he has started inspecting the developmental work which has been launched or started by his father Nitish Kumar

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 1:31 am

Indias aviation is in need of data-driven oversight

The December 2025 IndiGo crisis highlights Indias lack of a data-driven aviation framework and a regulatory gap

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 1:20 am

Woman dies after alleged assault by son

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 1:18 am

BJP back to Rath Yatras to boost political prospects in West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds at the culmination of the yatras across the State

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 1:00 am

In allegation of electoral corruption, guilt has to be proved to the hilt, Sibal submits in Supreme Court

He was countering an appeal filed by S.S. Duraisamy alleging that there were videos and photos, contained in CDs, allegedly showing corrupt practices committed ahead of the 2011 election of M.K. Stalin, including the distribution of money to lure voters

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:56 am

Reddy loses Bagepalli MLA post with false claim of nil tax dues when he actually owed over 1.3 crore

Declaring nil tax dues in the assets and liabilities statement filed with his nomination papers - despite owing 1.3 crore in property tax arrears since 2018 - cost S.N. Subba Reddy his MLA post

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:50 am

All accused in father-son duo murder during Bemetara communal violence acquitted

Seventeen men were arrested for murdering an elderly man and his son, cattle grazers from Biranpur village in Chhattisgarh, in 2023

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:49 am

The new world disorder, from rules to might

As the rules-based order erodes, raw power is beginning to reshape the global system

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:44 am

Of wealth and beauty

A look at the outsize impact these have on lives

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:34 am

T20 World Cup | We dont overanalyse unnecessarily: Kotak on Abhisheks form

While there are claims about Abhishek Sharmas vulnerability on the off-side, Sitanshu Kotak said that getting into the minutiae with the 25-year-old would be counterproductive.

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:22 am

No gain in bargaining: On the Congress-DMK alliance

The Congress, not the DMK, stands to lose more if it frays the alliance

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:19 am

Why Yuvraj Mehtas death was not an accident

In urban India, deaths caused by infrastructural failure are seen as unfortunate and incidental. In reality, cities do not witness such deaths, they produce them

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:16 am

A Delhi move by the Grand Mufti

How Aboobacker Musliar reaffirmed his position without taking a partisan stand

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:11 am

Centre trying to create fiscal crisis for Tamil Nadu: State finance minister Thangam Thenarasu in Assembly

Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu accused the Centre of creating unprecedented fiscal challenges, including project denial and fund blocking. He stated the Union government is artificially precipitating a crisis, impacting state finances despite the government meeting its promises. The minister highlighted GST rate recast and deducted IGST settlement as major concerns.

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 12:06 am

Black box of aircraft from Ajit Pawars crash sustained damage

A Learjet 45 crashed in Baramati, Maharashtra, on January 28, killing Pawar, both the pilots, a cabin crew member and staff of the leader

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:43 pm

Premier League | Clinical City has the wherewithal to rock Arsenals aspirations

Heading into the final third of the domestic season, Artetas men are perched at the top with 57 points from 26 games, four points more than the second-placed Manchester outfit; Guardiola & Co.s killer instinct will be a factor as the campaign reaches its climax; the Gunners have a squad that can tackle the unforgiving schedule

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:33 pm

IT Minister apologises for AI summit troubles; global embarrassment, says Kharge

Attendees criticise arrangements on Day 1; flag theft of displayed products and lack of basic amenities; Minister says correction action taken

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:26 pm

ASO arrested for misbehaving with minor girl

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:20 pm

Carrier India all set to invest 1,000 crore in manufacturing unit in Sri City

Carrier Indias Managing Director Sundaresan Narayanan and Sri Citys Managing Director Ravindra Sannareddy formally exchanged copies of the lease deed in the presence of the Tirupati district Collector S. Venkateswar

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

RBI releases draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealingsof Authorised Persons

The format for reporting of net open position limits has also been updated, it said

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:16 pm

Media fraternity pays tributes to Ramiah

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

Watch: PM Modi announces special India-France strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on February 17 to strengthen ties in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

Statewide indefinite lorry strike from February 25

The SLOFT had demanded that the fee for issuing fitness certificates, which was increased by the Centre in December 2025, be reduced

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

Maruti Suzuki launches e Vitara at 10.99 lakh plus battery rental

The eVitara is available in two battery options 61kWh and 49kWh with a driving range of up to 543 km

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:12 pm

Mission Mausam to make India weather- ready and climate-smart: official

Earth Sciences key to growth, disaster resilience and blue economy, says Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary at memorial lecture

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:11 pm

Indias first private sector helicopter final assembly line inaugurated near Kolar in Karnataka

The facility in Vemagal in Kolar district of Karnataka, is Indias first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line for the Airbus H125

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:10 pm

Budget will be planned to integrate climate action in schemes across departments: Stalin

At the summit, Mr. Stalin launched the TN-SHORE scheme, under which 1.7 crore has been earmarked as revolving funds and micro-credit support for 34 mangrove conservation committees

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:09 pm

Congress Eyes Power Share In Tamil Nadu, Makes Stance Clear To DMK

The Congress has hardened its stance on power sharing with its Tamil Nadu ally, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, signalling that the issue will be part of formal coalition discussions ahead of the assembly elections.

NDTV 17 Feb 2026 11:09 pm

P.M. Mannan, M.K. Alagiris loyalist, joins AIADMK

He was expelled from the DMK alongside Alagiri in 2014

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:04 pm

DMK regime has let down government employees, alleges Palaniswami

Speaking to presspersons after the Interim Budget speech at the Assembly, he contends that not even one-fourth of the DMKs electoral promises, made in the run-up to the 2021 Assembly polls, had been fulfilled

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:57 pm

AP MedTech Zone expands academic partnerships to strengthen biomedical workforce

On the eighth anniversary of its Innovation and Biomedical Skill Centre, the organisation inks MoUs with 72 institutions, taking total partnerships to over 133 and boosting industry aligned skill development in medical technology

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

Supreme Court lists appeals against suspension of Lalu Prasads sentence in fodder scam case in April

The case revolved around withdrawals ofcroresof rupees from the State treasury between 1992 and 1995

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:51 pm

India, France renew defence cooperation for 10 years

India has asked France to increase indigenous content in the Rafale by up to 50%, and also expand the Rafales maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in India

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

Delhi HC restrains Ilaiyaraaja from exploiting Saregama copyrighted works

He had issued a legal notice to Saregama, claiming rights over the musical works he composed for 134 films

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:46 pm

Watch: Minor granted interim bail after Dwarka crash kills 23-year-old biker

The mother of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra has taken to social media seeking justice after he died in a crash in Dwarka on February 3, allegedly involving a car driven by a minor.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:44 pm

Bangladesh reform agenda wins voters backing, but rifts remain among parties

The July Charter, born from the 2024 uprising, calls for key reforms such as setting up of a non-partisan caretaker government to run future elections, creation of a 100-member upper house and broadening fundamental rights

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:42 pm

KIIFB misusing public funds for short-term political purposes: Chennithala

Senior Congress leader says the assertion of its CEO that advertising expenditure significantly influences KIIFBs financial ratings is misleading and contrary to established financial principles

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:40 pm

Smithsonian Restitution Sets Precedent for Temple Bronze Recovery: India's Next Steps

The Smithsonian's restitution of temple bronzes sets a precedent, highlighting the need for other institutions to return stolen idols. Archival evidence proves these artifacts never ceased belonging to their temples. India must now coordinate efforts to identify, reclaim, and repatriate every missing 'murthi' from Alattur and Veeracholapuram, demanding institutional integrity.

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 10:38 pm

Uttarakhand mulling registration fees for Char Dham Yatra to curb fake entries

A committee has been constituted to decide on the fee structure and present it for approval

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

Thangam Thennarasu avoids populist announcements in Interim Budget, flags fiscal strain

He also highlights the challenges faced by Tamil Nadu from the Centre, including the denial of major infrastructure projects, the withholding of funds, curtailment of tax revenues without consultation, and the unfair imposition of conditions mandating expenditure

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:32 pm

Supreme Court flags the risks of using AI for drafting petitions

Justice Nagarathna recalls how a lawyer arguing before her Bench had recently cited a non-existent case law titled Mercy vs Mankind

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:26 pm

Tamil Nadus Growth Rate Exceeds National GDP

The State will strive to sustain healthy growth in Revenue Receipts and with fiscal consolidation as its core principle

Deccan Chronicle 17 Feb 2026 10:24 pm

AI summit sees smoother second day after chaotic start

More halls opened, crowd flow improves, though livestreams glitches and transport issuespersist

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:20 pm

CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams begin

Over 46 lakh students appearing at over 8,000 centres across the country and abroad

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Telangana High Court grants bail to IBOMMA Ravi

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:07 pm

PM Coming to Tamil Nadu on March 1 and 6

Making special efforts to ensure that the two visits were successful.

Deccan Chronicle 17 Feb 2026 10:06 pm

Poll-bound Assam approves 3% quota for tea tribes in Class I and II jobs

The Cabinet decision before the Budget presentation is significant, as the community accounts for almost 20% of the voters in the State; the construction of a second Sainik School at Langvoku in Karbi Anglong district has also been approved

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:59 pm

Hardeep Puri must clarify his 62 email exchanges, 14 meetings with Epstein: Congress

Opposition party reiterates resignation for the Ministers resignation.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:52 pm

Human super-predators not always super-scary to wildlife, finds study

Animals in areas exposed to lethal humans tend to be more vigilant and spend less time foraging. In contrast, responses to non-lethal humans, such as tourists or researchers are weaker and more variable

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

Indian Army puts up a show with homegrown dual-use AI systems

The Armys approach encompasses indigenous development, operational readiness and dual-use adaptability, and strengthening defence preparedness while helping build disaster resilience

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

Vellappally accuses of IUML being over-ambitious

In an article published in Yoganaadam, the mouthpiece of the Yogam, Mr. Natesan warned that the time may not be far when the majority community in Kerala becomes a minority

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:41 pm

City of Destiny set for grand International Fleet Review on February 18

Elaborate security, sanitation and civic arrangements in place as naval delegates from India and abroad throng Visakhapatnam; Beach Road declared Temporary Red Zone ahead of International City Parade

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

Campaign for Rohith Act demands enactment of Bill in upcoming Budget session

They also urged the government to release the draft Rohith Vemula Act for public consultation and announce a clear timeline for its introduction and passage in the Legislative Assembly

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

100 BUDS institutions to be raised to model status: Minister

Health/life insurance scheme will be launched for BUDS staff from this year; a unified training model would be implemented under the umbrella of the Kudumbashree for teachers and ayahs in these institutions

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:33 pm

Indiramma Housing drive to cover core urban region

Beneficiary selection by March-end; the government would simultaneously focus on land acquisition for Indiramma model colonies in slums, completion of unfinished double-bedroom houses, and allocation of completed units, says Minister

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:32 pm

Ghee adulteration unpardonable, says Mantralayam pontiff

In a letter to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the seer has called for an impartial inquiry to bring those responsible to book

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:27 pm