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Kochi Metro services disrupted for an hour after train breaks down

Services disrupted after train developed technical issue in brake system at MG Road station around 8 a.m. Spare train arrived from metros coach-maintenance depot and towed stranded one for repair works

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:55 am

Meta, AMD agree to major AI chips deal

Meta has reached an agreement to purchase millions of powerful AI chips from processor manufacturer AMD

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:51 am

Sexual harassment allegations rock Italian cricket, days after mens T20 World Cup debut

The allegations were raised by a women's team player against the nations women's cricket coordinator

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:43 am

PM Modi to address Knesset in Israel today | LIVE

Israels Opposition has said it would boycott PM Modis address to the Israeli Parliament if President of the Supreme Court of Israel, Yitzhak Amit, is not invited as per protocol.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:55 am

Donald Trump delivers crucial State of the Union address ahead of mid-terms, 30 Democrats skip speech

Democratic Representative Al Green was escorted out of the House of Representatives chamber at the start of President Trump's State of the Union address, after he held high a protest sign

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:54 am

Ludhiana University's V-C removed over 'misbehaviour' with Kashmiri students

The private university has also initiated an internal probe into the matter, while the situation is being monitored by local authorities.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:55 am

Severe floods in southeast Brazil kill at least 25 and force hundreds to evacuate

Brazil's meteorology institute Inmet said in a statement that more rain is forecast for the region, which lies close to hills, valleys and slopes

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:53 am

Bomb threats across courts in West Bengal disrupt judicial work

At least six courts across the State were evacuated and checked, including two courts in Kolkata

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:50 am

Israels LoP requests Netanyahu to facilitate Oppositions participation in Modis parliamentary address

Israels Opposition has said it would boycott Mr. Modis address to the Israeli Parliament if President of the Supreme Court of Israel, Yitzhak Amit, is not invited as per protocol

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:41 am

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt knocks out Inter Milan as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16

Inter, the three-time European champion that is currently 10 points clear at the top of Serie A, was stunned by the Norwegian team, which advanced with a 5-2 aggregate

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:23 am

Shots fired at car of lawyer linked to Lawrence Bishnoi in Delhi, one injured

According to the occupants of the car, three assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened indiscriminate fire at their vehicle before fleeing the spot

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:12 am

'Jana Nayagan': Vijays final film faces delays

Ever since Vijay announced that Jana Nayagan would be his final film before entering public life, anticipation across Tamil Nadu has surged but the excitement has also been accompanied by growing tension over its release. The film was originally slated for a Sankranti debut, yet the censor certificate failed to arrive on time, forcing the team to pause the release at the last moment. The unexpected delay left fans puzzled, especially since the movie had long completed its shooting and post-production work.

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 7:09 am

Andhra Pradesh prepares ground for translocation of two female tigers from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh

The two tigers, one from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, will be introduced in PNP; Dy.CM K. Pawan Kalyans appeal for two female tigers was accepted.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 6:29 am

DMK launches campaign targeting women voters

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 4:44 am

Justice Department suit accuses UCLA of failing to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility

The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 3:49 am

Chennais own supertree gets ready; opens in coming weeks

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 3:36 am

Stones pelted, vehicles vandalised as Panipat refinery workers' protest turns violent

When the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the refinery asked the protesters to remain in a designated area, some of them took exception to it and allegedly resorted to stone pelting.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 3:11 am

Centre never considered renaming West Bengal, says Mamata after Kerala name change

Emphasising the repeated requests by the State to change the name from West Bengal to Bangla, CM Mamata said that the proposal was passed in the Parliament on three occasions.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 3:01 am

France's Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft

Laurence des Cars has faced intense criticism since burglars made off in October with jewels worth an estimated $102 million that are still missing, exposing glaring security gaps at the worlds most-visited museum.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 2:54 am

CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military action

The CIA is offering help to potential informants in Iran as President Donald Trump mulls possible military action

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 2:34 am

HC bins Vaikos plea over banning LTTE

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 2:17 am

BJP wants 38 seats, AIADMK to offer 25

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 1:59 am

Bombay High Court reserves order on Rahul Gandhi's plea to quash defamation case

The complaint, filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker Mahesh Shrishrimal, pertains to Mr. Gandhis reference to the Prime Minister as Choro Ke Sardar and Commander-in-Thief.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:36 am

An Israel visit its strategic, economic, regional impact

The Prime Ministers visit will help deepen engagement with Tel Aviv, going far beyond routine diplomacy

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:35 am

Indias trade strategy in a multipolar world

Free trade agreements and trade reforms are key to propelling Indias exports and global presence

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:32 am

Inglorious retreat: On the Supreme Court and cow vigilantism

The Courts failure to uphold its directives on cow vigilantism is shocking

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:28 am

Kochi Corporation to issue bonds to mobilise resources for development

A high-power committee led by Corporation secretary to be constituted to coordinate activities related to municipal bond

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:16 am

Apollo Speciality Hospitals perform zoom-assisted endoscopic procedure on 80-year-old woman

The woman underwent successful removal of a 15-cm laterally spreading adenoma in the sigmoid colon through a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:15 am

Protest at AI summit: Four more Youth Congress members arrested

A total of eight Youth Congress members of the Congresss youth wing have been arrested for their shirts off protest over the India-U.S. trade deal at the high-security event.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:13 am

Fishermen to protest proposed inclusion of Loop Road under expansion of Blue Flag Scheme

Many inAyodhyaKuppamvillage are worried over the extension of the Blue Flag beach to more areas in the Marina and the loss of livelihoods due to removal of eateries and other shops

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:13 am

Radio-tagging reveals Olive Ridleys regularly return to nest on Chennai coast

Turtle named Kayal came back to the same shore thricein a single nesting season and laid a total of 389 eggs; another turtle Megalai returned twice and laid 211 eggs; coastline under strict watch

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:56 am

Idol damaged at Chandrayangutta temple

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:54 am

Russia opens criminal investigation against Telegram app founder Pavel Durov

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, said he is facing a Russian criminal investigation on charges of aiding terrorism.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:51 am

U.S. to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time

Tens of thousands of American-Israelis in West Bank

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:43 am

Iran FM says nuclear deal 'within reach' ahead of U.S. talks

We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests, said Mr. Araghchi, in a post on the social media site X.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:22 am

Its a difficult thing to know when a player should move on: McLeod

Belgiums head coach sheds light on team environment, keeping up with the times and why the team is so successful at the highest level; the 57-year old New Zealander is a soft-spoken father figure but a firm taskmaster entrusted with the teams fortunes

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:50 pm

AIs positives outweigh human and climate impact: NASSCOM

On worries regarding the climate impact of data centres, NASSCOM said that the improvement in human conditions as an outcome of AI outweighs the adversarial climate impact.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:47 pm

Railway Board puts Vande Bharat Jammu-Srinagar extension on hold: Official

Earlier in the evening, Northern Railways had announced that the Vande Bharat Express would be extended up to Jammu Tawi from Katra, enabling direct connectivity between the twin capital cities of J&K from March 1

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:46 pm

Boy injured in stray dog attack in Vijayawada

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:37 pm

179 Venezuelan prisoners freed under amnesty law: Parliament

The head of the Parliamentary Commission overseeing the application of the amnesty, added that around 3,000 others, who were out on parole, had also been cleared of all charges.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:36 pm

Imran Khan taken to Islamabad hospital for eye treatment, his party questions secrecy

Mr. Khan was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences [PIMS] at Islamabad for a second dose of anti-VEGF [(Vascular endothelial growth factor] intravitreal injection, says a doctor at the hospital

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:22 pm

Zelenskyy says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on

Ukrainians are filled with a mix of fatigue at the relentless bombardments and mounting battlefield losses, and determination to resist

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:19 pm

Periyar Tiger Reserve to launch Phase III Tiger Monitoring from February 25

As part of this phase, the tiger habitats within Reserve have been divided into grids of two square km each to ensure uniform spatial coverage; in each grid, two camera traps have been installed to capture photographs of passing tigers

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:09 pm

O Panneerselvam: A Political Case Study on Loyalty vs. Power in Tamil Nadu Politics

Tamil Nadu politics offers a stark lesson through O Panneerselvam's journey. Loyalty and dependability propelled him, but post-Jayalalithaa, speed and decisive action became paramount. His hesitation to seize opportunities, waiting for fairness, proved politically costly. The arc highlights that goodwill is a start, but only action secures a future, a crucial takeaway for aspiring leaders navigating transitions.

The Times of India 24 Feb 2026 11:08 pm

Shrikant Shinde is the youngest leader nominated on Parliamentary Friendship Group

Four MPs from Maharashtra to lead groups

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:51 pm

Last-minute rush in filing forms for adding names in poll rolls raises questions

The final figure encompassed applications received before the process,which began on October 27, 2025, clarifies CEOArchana Patnaik. It also covered about 5.73lakhapplications received online

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:48 pm

Law enforcers in Central zone gear up for upcoming assembly elections

Election cell formed in every district and vested with multiple tasks connected with security and poll-related aspects

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:47 pm

Watch: U.S. and Iran moving closer to war? | Explainer

Following strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and a fragile ceasefire, both sides say they are working toward a new understanding. But with U.S. aircraft carriers deployed and Iran signaling military readiness in the Strait of Hormuz, are we heading toward peace or another war?

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:47 pm

Vijayendra writes to Karnataka Chief Minister, seeking withdrawal of restrictions on media at Vidhana Soudha

BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking withdrawal of a circular on restrictions on journalists at the Vidhana Soudha

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:46 pm

The Hindu, VIT School of Law to host Justice Unplugged 2026

Will connect aspiring lawyers to judges, senior advocates, policymakers; focus on generative AIs impact on legal practice, the evolution of fundamental rights in the digital age, improving access to justice

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:46 pm

Japan to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031: Defence Minister

It is the first time Japan has specified the timing of the deployment. The Ministry announced the plan in 2022 to ramp up its air defences on the island, which already hosts a Japanese military base

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:44 pm

Amit Shah told me that strongDMK-led alliance will win against dividedAIADMK, says Panneerselvam

He says Mr. Shahs attempts to re-unite theAIADMKfactions before the 2021 Assembly election had failed, as did his efforts in January 2026 to accommodate theAIADMKfactions in theNDA

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:43 pm

National Conference seeks return of hydroelectric projects to Jammu and Kashmir

Ruling party introduces resolution in Assembly, reiterating demand that finds place in its manifesto

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:40 pm

DGCA grounds four aircraft of VSR Ventures, a month after Ajit Pawars death in crash

Aviation regulator to introduce safety ranking system for charter operators; directs them to disclose age of aircraft and and pilots experience on website

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

ABVP activists taken into preventive custody after vandalism at Azim Premji University

We strongly condemn the ruckus and violence that was unleashed on our campus by this external group of people, says the university

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:23 pm

VITs fest Riviera 2026 to begin on February 26

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:19 pm

Supreme Court closes suo motu case on polluted rivers after five years of near inaction

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questioned the feasibility of examining the extent of pollution in rivers across the country

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:19 pm

Watch: Bihar Assembly erupts as Nitish Kumar hits back at RJD over guns and bullets remark

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his composure in the state assembly after opposition MLAs accused his government of ruling with guns and bullets.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:14 pm

NIMS Medicity declared Net Zero Emission campus

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Trumpeting into the ragaas with a Firebird

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:01 pm

TMC, BJP hail Supreme Court order on deploying judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha for SIR in the State

While the Trinamool Congress has blamed the EC for the situation, the BJP leadership has said the development is a reflection of complete politicisation of administration in West Bengal

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:55 pm

Anna University files case against its Chancellor at Madras High Court

Justice M. Dhandapani admits the writ petition and orders notices to the chancellor as well as former vice-chancellor R. Velraj

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:54 pm