PM Modi arrives on day-long visit to Assam
Modi is also scheduled to witness a 40-minute aerial display by the Indian Air Force (IAF), featuring fighters, transport aircraft and helicopters
Bangladesh EC publishes gazette of newly elected MPs, clearing path for swearing-in
The gazette was published for 297 out of the 300 parliamentary constituencies late on Friday (February 13), state-run BSS news agency reported.
African Union summit opens as youth anger grows over 'bloc of old leaders'
African countries are battling military coups, disputed elections and protests inspired by hardship worsened by foreign aid cuts.
Justices N. Sathish Kumar and D. Bharatha Chakravarthy directs Union Health Ministry and FSSAI to implement their order within four weeks
FA Cup | Pedro Neto hat-trick powers Chelsea past Hull into 5th round; Wrexham advances, too
Chelsea and Wrexham are the first teams into the fifth round of the FA Cup
Andhra Pradesh Budget LIVE updates: Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav to present Budget for FY202627
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu is also set to present the Budget for agriculture and allied sectors on the same day
Watch: Bangladesh elections: a decisive mandate | The Hindu Editorial
With a landslide verdict in its favour, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the government in Dhaka, with its leader, Tarique Rahman, becoming the countrys first male Prime Minister elected to the post in decades
Missing MBA student found dead at friend's house in Indore; foul play suspected
While the male friend, her classmate, was untraceable, her father alleged that the man had tried to extort money from her by threatening to circulate her private photographs. The male friend is being treated as the main suspect, said police.
Couple Friendly movie review: Santosh Soban, Manasa Varanasis romance drama is mature and heartfelt
First-time director Ashwin Chandrasekar uses a breezy, slice-of-life exterior to capture the ebbs and flows of modern-day relationships
A call for volunteers at RASAs annual day
A theatrical production at Narada Gana Sabha on February 20 featuring close to 300 differently-abled participants is looking for volunteers. Read on and find out if you will fit the bill
Womans body found in box submerged in water tank in Bhopal, police begin probe
The body was found in a locality under the jurisdiction of Nishatpura police station in Bhopal on February 12, 2026
Bangladeshi Nationalist Partys ascent to power after 20-years marks a turning point in countrys politics, following violent protests in 2024 which toppled Sheikh Hasina government
Vice-President, PM Modi pay homage to 2019 Pulwama terror attack martyrs
A suicide bomber crashed his explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on February 14, 2019, killing 40 jawans
Valentines day: redefining romance in 2026
Valentines Day 2026 is here; we take a look at how relationships are evolving, how restaurants and other businesses are gearing up with the latest trends.
Wild elephants kill six people in Hazaribagh
The incident took place at around 12:30 AM in Gondwar village on Friday, around 20 km from Hazaribagh under Churchu block when the villagers were sleeping.
370 Arogya Mandirs opened: Delhi CM; Mohalla Clinics renamed, says AAP
Gupta said her government views health care not as an expense, but as an investment
Radiator blast triggers massive explosion at laboratory in Choutuppal, no casualties reported
The fire broke out at Brundavan Laboratories Pvt Ltd in Yellagiri village of Choutuppal
Quadrupled seats in Parliament, will be vigilant Opposition: Ameer Shafiqur Rahman
The remarks of Jamaat-e-Islami leader came a day after the largest Islamist party of Bangladesh alleged that the election process had inconsistencies and fabrications
Human deaths in encounter with elephants in Odisha, a cause of concern, says WSO
Odisha toppedhuman deaths in 2024-25 with171 deaths, followed by Jharkhand (87), West Bengal (53), Assam (74) and Tamil Nadu (61), says the environmental pressure group
DLF tops IndexTaps latest HPL rankings
The HPL rankings measure the primary sales performance of projects and rank them on the basis of total sales value and units sold.
HUL completes acquisition of Zywie ventures; KWIL shares to be traded from Feb. 16
Separate talks on Iran and Ukraine-Russia set for Tuesday in Geneva, source says
A U.S. delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with meet Iranians
NABARD projects 4.88 lakh crore priority sector credit for Rajasthan
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said the NABARD had carried out credit planning with the preparation of SFP for the next financial year to align financial institutions with the States development priorities
Single women struggle to find rental homes in Chennai
U.S. used Anthropic's Claude during theVenezuela raid: report
The United States captured President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid and whisked him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges early in January.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
T.N. introduces baby care kits for low birth weight infants
The scheme is aimed at reducing infant mortality and morbidity, and improving nutritional outcomes among babies; the monthly kits comprise iron, multivitamin and vitamin D3 drops
BJP hints at fielding three candidates for Rajya Sabha election from Odisha
BJP does not have requisite numbers in the State Assembly to ensure the election of third candidate to Upper House of Parliament
U.S. Military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three
President Donald Trumps administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area
Tamil Nadu Govt: Online applications mandatory for marriage aid
Tamil Nadu introduces one time scheme to regularize excess/illegal stone quarrying
Intellect Design Arena targets mid-sized firms for AI platform
Maruti entry supercharges EV export drive led by Tata
KLA to open new R&D campus in Chennai
Ramco Systems pushes agentic automation suite
Take the cash and then blow whistle in their ears: Vijay tells TVK cadres in Salem
EPS says 5K credited due to fear of electoral defeat
DMKs allies welcome spl summer grant package
Chennai fisherman made to mule hydroponic weed worth 3crore from Bangkok, held at Kasimedu
Madras HC says court cant order counselling to medical courses beyond last date set by SC
TNPSC SUSPENDS FIVE OFFICIALS for GROUP II EXAM FIASCO
Madras HC allows Sipcot to reclaim land as firm remained idle for 8 years
AIADMK holds protest, says DMK derailing VB G RAM G
Major opportunities for AI in jobs and governance, says MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan
India is focusing on providing AI infrastructure that will spur development of applications, promoting electronics manufacturing with a thrust on semiconductors, and ensuring people secure adequate reskilling opportunities, says Secretary for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology S. Krishnan; he adds international cooperation on AI governance is being explored and the country has potential to be a leader in offering affordable technologies
Opposition steps up attack on Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over Epstein Files
Slogans were raised in the Lok Sabha demanding the resignation of the Minister
Trump says change in power in Iran would be best thing that could happen
The U.S. President confirmed that hes deploying a second aircraft carrier group to West Asia for potential military action against Iran
EC names special observers for SIR drive in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu
Speed trial postponed, Chennai Phase II metro timeline now uncertain
BSP Tamil Nadu leader Armstrong murder case accused gets bail on medical grounds
5.7cr iridium trading scam: Six arrested by TN CB-CID
The teacher got bail and resumed his duties as a Booth Level Officer in the ongoing SIR work
Delhi High Court refuses anticipatory bail to woman accused of trafficking child
The Judge opined that the womans custodial interrogation was necessary to unearth if more children have been trafficked for such purposes
Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin Film Festival amid Gaza row
Her statement comes after jury president Wim Wenders response to a question on Gaza at a press conference, where he stated, We cannot really enter the field of politics, calling filmmakers the counterweight to politics
Bikers death: police asked to file fresh status report
Occultist used pesticide to poison laddus, say police
Student killed, friend critical in late-night collision onMathura Road
Twomanagersheld forrunning prostitution racketfromspas
Expanding export-driven manufacturing sector helps in stabilising rupee: Chief Economic Advisor
Southern Railway to operate two special MEMU trains for Sivaratri festival
The MEMU would be operated as a round trip from Villupuram-Tiruvannamalai-Villupuram as an unreserved coach
Elderly man arrested for misbehaving with woman in Rajamangalam
Based on a complaint lodged by the woman, the Rajamangalam Police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act
Udhayanidhi felicitates film artistes, says awards chosen by committee
Deputy CM counters criticism over awards; says the awards were not announced for many years together andwere now being given on recommendation of a panel headed by ex-judge; A.R. Rahman, Karthi, Dhanush among artistes honoured
Experts discuss ways to bridge gap between academia and industry
Giving Matters Foundation presents youth service awards
Rare low-pressure area may form over Bay of Bengal; light rain possible in Tamil Nadu
Chennai Metrowater to hold open house meetings today
The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker
There will be an expansion of worker benefits, his financial inclusion, and an enhancement of his long-term social security
Execution of projects a key challenge in India, says Palanivel Thiaga Rajan
CM Stalin visits BJP leader H. Raja in hospital
He also unveils statue of late freedom fighter Theeran Chinnamalai installed in Erode district; inaugurates memorial hall in honour of late Keelapazhuvur Chinnasamy, who sacrificed his life fighting the imposition of Hindi, in Ariyalur district
Samsung workers to march to Secretariat on Feb. 15 seeking reinstatement of suspended staff
Students death in accident on western bypass in Coimbatore triggers protest
KSRTC operates special weekend tours to Gaganachukki, Chikka Tirupati, Melukote
According to officials, the services are being operated using Rajahamsa and Ashwamedha Classic buses on Saturdays and Sundays, and have been receiving a positive response from passengers.
Process to appoint regular Director-General of Police for Tamil Nadu resumes
This comes after the Supreme Court gave a weeks time to send a fresh list to the UPSC for empanelment
Prison Department stall wins award at Numaish
Rowdy sheeter jailed for one month for violating bind-over conditions
A decisive mandate: On Tarique Rahman, the BNP, the Bangladesh result
India and Bangladesh have an opportunity to reset ties with the defeat of Jamaat
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin hands over appointment orders to 9,800 new government recruits
They were recruited by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, the Medical Services Recruitment Board, and the Teachers Recruitment Board for various posts
After the triumph, the travails: the big step up from the Under-19 stage
Graduating from age-group cricket to the senior game is fraught with challenges. For Indias all-conquering Under-19 players, the World Cup win while deserving of rich praise is not an end in itself. The arduous journey of fulfilling their potential, without losing focus, has just begun
U.S. retail chain 7-Eleven expands its only Global Solution Centre in the world in Bengaluru
Bengaluru now represents a critical node in 7-Elevens global ecosystem, leveraging deep technical expertise and innovation capabilities to build end-to-end digital, data, and operational platforms
Around 75,000 participate in EVM-VVPAT demonstration across Tamil Nadu
Malaysia asks Indian airlines to look beyond Kuala Lumpur to fly tourists
Still have my police job, but Ive been on sports leave for a long time: GM Salem Saleh
A cop and a world-class Grandmaster, Saleh has enforced safety rules in the UAE and outmanoeuvred top players on the board. He speaks in this chat about what got him hooked to chess tactics, how the game has grown in his country, why he was surprised by Gukesh winning the World title and when an amateur who had learnt chess off YouTube startled him in a library
Overdue upgrade: On the new series of the Consumer Price Index
The new CPI series will aid policymaking and bolster data stability
Woman, husband detained for killing mother in Tumakuru
WTT Star Contender Chennai | On a day of upsets, Snehit stages dramatic comeback
Idathavalam for pilgrims inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram
Currently, work of six such facilities is progressing in the State
Byrathi Basavaraj to undergo health examination again
