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Fractal Launches PiEvolve, an Evolutionary Agentic Engine for Autonomous Machine Learning and Scientific Discovery

Ranks among the top-performing agents on OpenAIs MLE-Bench and sets new performance milestones

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:54 pm

World Class by Diageo Announces Its Top 20 Bartenders for India, Nepal & Sri Lanka

The top 100 competed in the Hop Scotch Challenge which encouraged them to use Johnnie Walker Black Label in three creative cocktail formats

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:52 pm

Why do gallstones affect women more; pregnancy is also a risk factor, say experts

A community-based cross-section study of the prevalence of gallstone disease in India published in BMJ earlier this month highlights that the prevalence of gallstones in females is 23 times higher compared to males, and females were prone to an earlier onset of the disease -- approximately a decade earlier than males

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:44 pm

PM Modi congratulates Netherlands new PM Rob Jetten

PM Modi said he is looking forward to working closely with his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten to add further momentum to the growing ties between the two countries

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:40 pm

West Bengal SIR hearing: Supreme Court asks Calcutta HC to deploy more judicial officers

Supreme Court asks the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to borrow judicial officers from neighbouring Odisha and Jharkhand

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:39 pm

Made in Korea teaser: Priyanka Mohan embarks on journey from Tamil Nadu to Seoul

Made in Korea is a slice-of-life film that follows a girl whose childhood dream of travelling to South Korea comes true. However, it sets her on a heartfelt path of resilience, self-discovery, and new connection

Mid Day 24 Feb 2026 12:34 pm

Blizzard prompts Boston Globe management to call off printing paper for first time in 153 years

Snow and winds prevented staff from safely getting to the Globe printing plant in Massachusetts

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:32 pm

Jharkhand Govt tables 1.58 lakh crore budget for FY'27

The JMM-led government had in 2025-26 presented a 1.45 lakh crore budget

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:30 pm

Modi government has abandoned Palestinians: Congress slams PMs upcoming Israel visit

The Modi government makes cynical and hypocritical statements on its commitment to the cause of the Palestinians, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:26 pm

West Bengal: Change and Continuity

This collection of essays offers a comprehensive deep dive into West Bengals most pressing issues, examining the political, economic, and social factors at play.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:18 pm

Cheaper Diesel From Gujarat, Tamil Nadu May Save MSRTC Rs 194 Crore, But Cost Maharashtra Rs 668 Crore

On November 11, 2025, MSRTC floated an e-tender to buy high-speed diesel for its 252 depots. The tender allowed both in-state and out-of-state suppliers to quote rates.

News18 24 Feb 2026 12:17 pm

Prague Chess Festival: Gukesh faces tough challenge as he eyes first success of the year

Seeded second in a young elite field, Gukesh will have his task cut out against the likes of top-seeded German Vincent Keymer and Uzbek Nodirbek Abdusattorov who are both currently performing better than him

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:13 pm

Dharwad hosts discussion on Gopalakrishna Adiga and T. S. Eliot: Tradition and Modernity

Writer Mahantappa Nandur said that Gopalakrishna Adigas poetry continues to attract readers because of its thematic distinctiveness, subtlety, innovation and modern sensibility

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:12 pm

Woman dies, 10 persons sustain injuries as mini-bus overturns near Avadi

The driver lost control of the wheel due to drowsiness and crashed the vehicle into a small bridge on the road median near Avadis Vellanur

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:07 pm

OpenAI deepens partnerships with consulting giants to push enterprise AI beyond pilot

The move follows months of Chief Executive Sam Altman emphasising selling to enterprise clients as a priority for the AI lab

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 12:06 pm

'Charismatic Leader': PM Modi Pays Tribute To Jayalalithaa On 78th Birth Anniversary

PM Modi said Jayalalithaa was known for empowering women while ensuring strict law and order in Tamil Nadu during her tenure.

News18 24 Feb 2026 12:02 pm

Sayam Bharath Yadavs art maps the paradoxes of contemporary life

The solo show in Hyderabad features large-scale artworks and sculptures in wood and brass

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:56 am

Centre approves construction of 5,000 houses for displaced people in Manipur

At least 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May, 2023

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:53 am

Female student from Tamil Nadu attacked on IIT Palakkad campus in Kerala

Student sustains injuries to her forehead after being struck with a wooden plank by unidentified assailant. Incident sparks protests from students over security concerns

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:51 am

China's DeepSeek trained AI model on Nvidia's best chip despite US ban, official says

The U.S. believes DeepSeek will remove the technical indicators that might reveal its use of American AI chips, the official said

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:50 am

Watch: Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Seven killed; bodies brought to hospital for post-mortem

All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed after the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhands Chatra district on February 23, 2026. The Beechcraft C90 aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was en route to Simaria in Jharkhands Chatran it went down shortly after takeoff.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:48 am

Protest against land use rules: Goa MLA Viresh Borkar's health deteriorates, hospitalised

Dr. Oscar Rebello, a private doctor, checked the health parameters of MLA Viresh Borkar and advised that he be shifted to the hospital

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:45 am

Adani Power arm bags 558 MW supply contract from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp

Adani Powers subsidiary Moxie Power Generation has won a five-year contract to deliver 558 MW of electricity to Tamil Nadu starting April 1, 2026. The arrangement strengthens Adani Powers long-term capacity commitments and revenue pipeline, while helping Tamil Nadu secure a stable, cost-effective power supply for households and businesses across the state.

The Economic Times 24 Feb 2026 11:44 am

Planning a Goa holiday? This secluded Ashvem beach stay is designed for slow, private escapes

Little Palm Grove in Ashvem pairs mud architecture, private pools and beachside solitude for an easy summer getaway

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:42 am

Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: report

Telegram has denied a host of allegations by Russia that the app is a haven for criminal activity and compromised by both Western and Ukrainian intelligence

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:41 am

Panruti Ramachandrans MGR ADMK announces support for Vijays TVK

The TVK is free of the politics of identity. This is why we are supporting him, Mr. Ramachandran told The Hindu

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:38 am

Special train services between Yesvantpur in Bengaluru and Talguppa near Shivamogga for Sirsi Marikamba Devi Jatra Mahotsava

SWR will operate a one-trip special train between Yesvantpur and Talguppa, and also extend YesvantpurShivamogga Town Tri-weekly Express up to Talaguppa for one day to handle the rush of passengers for the Sirsi Marikamba Devi Jatra Mahotsava

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:34 am

Various Foreign Ministers condemn Israel over West Bank moves, statement says

Other countries to sign the statement included Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar, as well as the heads of the Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:30 am

ThinkPalm Partners with Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) to Drive IIoT Innovation and Sustainability in Singapore

Visit us at MWC Hall 5, Stand 5A83, Booth 3

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:29 am

No Power-Sharing, Only 25 Seats: Inside DMK-Congress Seat-Sharing Talks

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: While none of the leaders have officially spoken about what transpired, sources say the Congress reminded the DMK of an unfulfilled promise of one Rajya Sabha seat, and the DMK is likely to concede to that demand.

NDTV 24 Feb 2026 11:28 am

YouTube executive says goal was viewer value, not addiction

YouTube vice president of engineering Cristos Goodrow was pressed to defend the company's self-styled ig, hairy, audacious goal, set more than a decade ago

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:19 am

Vijay's Possible North Chennai Poll Debut Sparks Buzz In DMK Fortress

A day after TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna hinted that party chief and actor Vijay could contest from a North Madras constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, anticipation is building across the industrial belt of North Chennai

NDTV 24 Feb 2026 11:18 am

Supreme Court ruling against Trumps tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos

The Supreme Courts stunning rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trumps most sweeping tariffs means he cant conjure up new import taxes on a whim anymore

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:17 am

Australia to tour South Africa for 3 test matches and 3 one-day internationals

Cricket Australia said on February 24 that the one-day matches will be played on September 24 in Durban, September 27 in Johannesburg and a day-night match at Potchefstroom on September 30.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 11:11 am

Modi Remembers Jayalalithaa as Charismatic Leader on Birth Anniversary

Modi said that as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa championed welfare-driven governance with a strong focus on women empowerment, social justice and inclusive development

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 10:51 am

On the independence of the Election Commission

An independent Election Commission is the bedrock of Indian democracy. To ensure that it remains so, various safeguards are built into the basic structure of the Constitution

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:47 am

Panama wrests control of canal ports from Hong Kong group

CK Hutchison objected to the takeover, which it called unlawful and said raises serious risks to the operations, health and safety at terminals.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:40 am

Meta executive warned Facebook Messenger encryption plan was 'so irresponsible', shows court filing

Safety executives specifically raised the specter of children being groomed on the companys semi-public social media platforms and then exploited on its private messaging services

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:27 am

'Essential for unifying society': Mohan Bhagwat bats for nationwide UCC

Asked about the UGC regulations aimed to curb caste-based discrimination at higher educational institutions, which have been stayed by the Supreme Court, Mr. Bhagwat refused to comment, saying the matter is currently before the top court

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:23 am

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Delhi Police arrests Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib

With this, the total number of arrests made in the case has risen to eight

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:20 am

Subedaar trailer: Army man Anil Kapoor turns vengeful in Suresh Trivenis actioner

Directed by Suresh Triveni, the actioner also stars Saurabh Shukla, Mona Singh, Aditya Rawal, Radhika Madan, Khushboo Sundar and Faisal Malik

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:18 am

Tamil Nadu Road Rage: One Dead After DMK Leaders Sons Car Rams Family In Krishnagiri

Police said a case of murder has been registered against accused Adithya and his two friends have also been arrested.

News18 24 Feb 2026 10:14 am

Rupee falls 7 paise to 90.96 against the U.S. dollar

A poor start to the domestic equity markets further pressured the local unit, but FII inflows provided support, preventing a sharp fall, forex traders said

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:03 am

Canadian officials to meet with OpenAI safety team after school shooting

The company said it contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after the shooting to provide information about Van Rootselaars use of ChatGPT

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:56 am

TMC calls for 'thorough, transparent' probe into Jharkhand air ambulance crash

We urge the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to ascertain the precise cause of the crash, and to ensure that robust safeguards are put in place to prevent such tragedies in the future, TMC said

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:48 am

Taiwan seeks U.S. assurances tariff deal terms will not change

U.S. President Donald Trump on February 23, 2026 warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals with the U.S., saying that he would hit them with much higher duties under different trade laws

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:48 am

PM Modi pays tribute to charismatic leader Jayalalithaa on 78th birth anniversary

The Prime Minister also recalled what he said about Jayalalithaa in his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, on February 22, 2026

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:43 am

Anthropic at loggerheads with US military over AI use

A US official told AFP on Monday that Anthropic executives would meet with Pentagon officials on Tuesday to discuss the matter

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:42 am

Storm paralyses travel, forcing more than 8,000 U.S. flight disruptions

With cancellations frustrating travelers, U.S. carriers including United Airlines said they had early plans to ramp up operations on February 24, but cautioned that conditions remain challenging

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:41 am

Ministry of Home Affairs allots 50 companies of CAPF to poll-bound Tamil Nadu

The Ministry of Home Affairs has allocated an initial 50 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to Tamil Nadu. This proactive security measure is in preparation for the 2026 state assembly elections, with the CAPF expected to be inducted on March 10, 2026, for area domination and confidence-building.

The Economic Times 24 Feb 2026 9:33 am

Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion

The grinding four-year war has devastated Ukraine, which even before the fighting was one of the poorest countries in Europe

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:28 am

Meta users survey found 19% of young teens on Instagram report seeing unwanted nude images

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is facing allegations from global leaders that the companys products harm young users

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:26 am

One Dead After DMK Leader's Son Rams Family In Tamil Nadu Road Rage Shocker

A 20-year-old son of a DMK leader in Tamil Nadu has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into four members of a family after an altercation, killing one of them

NDTV 24 Feb 2026 9:23 am

Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree

We will never be silent about what we view as an excessive indictment by a special prosecutor, the contradictory judgment rendered by the lower court based on that premise, and its political circumstances, Mr. Yoons legal team said

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:22 am

AUS-W vs IND-W first ODI: India opts to bat against Australia

India had won the preceding T20 series 2-1

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:16 am

Sasikala Hints at Floating New Party on Jayalalithaa's Birth Anniversary

Earlier this month, Sasikala held a meeting with her supporters in Chennai as Tamil Nadu prepares for the Assembly elections later this year

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 8:52 am

Meerut Namo Bharat train crosses 1 lakh riders on first full day after launch

This came a day after PM Modi formally inaugurated the complete 82-km Delhi-Meerut corridor and the new Meerut Metro link

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:32 am

U.K. police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case, release him on bail

A 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been released on bail pending further investigation, the Metropolitan police said

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:27 am

FedEx sues U.S. Government for tariff refunds

The lawsuit appears to be the first from a major company since the Supreme Court ruling, which did not address how refunds would be handled

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:25 am

Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord El Menchos death

His death triggered spasms of violence, with cartel members blocking roads in 20 States and torching vehicles and businesses.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 7:46 am

Lucknow man shoots father in fit of rage; dismembers body

The accused admitted that a dispute arose between him and his father on February 20, and he shot him dead

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 7:17 am

Democrats call for U.S. govt to refund billions in Trump tariff money after Supreme Court rebuke

Three Democrat Senators unveiled a bill that would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds over the course of 180 days and pay interest on the refunded amount

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 6:48 am

Bihar to explore potential of cooperative farming, teams to visit Gujarat

Bihars cooperative department also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF), New Delhi for reviving two closed sugar mills in the State

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 6:45 am

28.3 lakh have votes in Chennai this election

The Times of India 24 Feb 2026 6:32 am

Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao agree to rematch in September

I already fought and beat Manny once, Mayweather said in a statement. This time will be the same result.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 4:48 am

U.S. says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal

Washington said the lapsing earlier this month of New START the last treaty between top nuclear powers, the United States and Russia presented the possibility of striking a etter agreement including Beijing.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 2:56 am

Gambling Addict Held For Murdering Woman, Robbery

The accused, Vanjarapu Siva Gangaraju alias Tattoo Siva of Vizianagaram district, was arrested at Visakhapatnam railway station on February 22 while allegedly trying to flee to Tamil Nadu.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 2:40 am

Six hospitalised after eating contaminated food in Indore's Bhagirathpura

Around 60 people had eaten food at a birthday party in Bhagirathpura late Saturday night. Following this, some people developed health problems on Sunday, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Madhav Hasani stated.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 2:07 am

Dravidian Politics Is More Relevant Now: Dy CM

The people of Tamil Nadu had continued to support the DMK, despite decades of false allegations spread by communal forces because they clearly understood the essence of the Dravidian ideology, something much of the country had largely misunderstood.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 1:36 am

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India

Families, schools and policymakers must prioritise youth mental wellbeing

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 1:36 am