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Elephant runs amok at temple, mahout injured

The tusker, Chamapuzha Unnikrishnan, ran amok around 8.15 p.m. when it was being brought to the temple to be paraded during the Athazha seeveli ritual

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 7:49 am

Vypeen-Munambam road turns a death trap

According to the MLA, a total of 1,432 accidents were reported from the stretch from 2021 to 2025

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 7:47 am

Centre-left candidate Seguro beats far-right to Portugals presidency

With more than 99% of the ballots counted,Antonio Jose Seguro had won 66.8% of the vote to Andre Venturas 33.2%

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 7:43 am

History-sheeter booked for cheating and criminal intimidation

As per the police, Ayub Khan, a rowdy-sheeter, lured the victim into a business partnership in 2024, and asked him to invest 4.70 lakh

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 7:35 am

AAP leaders accuse Congress Bajwa of making derogatory remark against Punjab Cabinet Minister

Congress leaders, however, rejected the charge and accused the AAP of attempting to twist facts and misuse the sensitive issue of Dalits for political mileage by levelling false allegations against Partap Singh Bajwa

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 7:01 am

Trump says Chinas Xi to visit U.S. toward the end of the year

Donald Trump is expected to go to China in April, before Xi Jinping would then visit the United States

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 6:57 am

Indo-Italian JV eyes design-led leap in footwear

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 5:25 am

Roadmap for next growth push

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 5:07 am

The Intertemporal Balance Anchoring the Present, Engineering the Future

Akshit Baru In the lexicon of political economy, election-year budgets are almost invariably associated with the political business cycle-a phenomenon where incumbents ramp up populist spending to secure immediate electoral dividends. However, the Union Budget 2026-27 defies this theoretical inevitability. In a landscape often dictated by short-term electoral arithmetic, particularly with polls looming in states like Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, the Government has exercised a rare form of strategic restraint. Instead of succumbing to the temptation of fiscal profligacy, [] The post The Intertemporal Balance Anchoring the Present, Engineering the Future appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Feb 2026 4:55 am

Institutions must be stronger than individuals

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 4:51 am

94% of land aquisition done for 19 railway projects in TN

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 3:43 am

4th edition of Indian Library Congress comes to Chennai

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 3:42 am

Manali bus terminal redevelopment commences

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 3:25 am

IJK holds 4th state meet; hits out at DMK

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 3:25 am

GCC offers free public toilets at 474 locations

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 3:09 am

TNPSC cancels Group IIA mains following tech glitch

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 3:07 am

Man critically injured in elephant attack in Tripura

The doctors said the 60-year-old man sustained injuries to his legs and body

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 3:04 am

Himachal CM Sukhu warns against scrapping Revenue Deficit Grants, urges cross-party appeal to PM

The Chief Minister said that already in the post-GST regime, the tax collection growth has come down to around 8%, which was 13% to 14% before the implementation of GST

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 2:44 am

T20 World Cup | You dont want to jinx anything: South Africa captain Markram ahead of Canada game

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said though Canada is a relatively unknown entity for them, they have done their homework

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 2:11 am

Italy cricket captain Madsen hopes T20 World Cup entry can inspire struggling football team

Italy, once football royalty, have struggled in recent qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and are now looking to progress via the playoffs after failing to top their group

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 1:56 am

Nearly 3,000 found ineligible to be included on voters list in Ernakulam

Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls is entering its final phase in the district; most of those found ineligible are deceased; 19,021 persons excluded from voter rolls across the State

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 1:40 am

Truck carrying passengers crashes in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people

The truck involved in the latest accident was carrying some passengers and goods towards Gujungu town in Kano when it crashed

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 1:33 am

Clean mobility a priority: CM marks a year in office

Citys e-bus fleet to be 14,000-strong by 2028, says Gupta, adds her govt. is working on EV policy to ensure commuter convenience, clean air; funds wont be an issue when priorities are clear: Nabin

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 1:33 am

Marinas new toilets shut at night due to infrastructure issues

Workers say toilets are closed as they are unable to pump waterdue to power cuts. GCC explores keeping toilets open 24X7 in crowded areas

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:58 am

Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards presented

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:56 am

MMA to host its annual convention 2026

There will be sessions on the theme Growth Arenas for India by C. Rangarajan, former Governor RBI and Chairman, Economic Advisory Council; and four special sessions with industry experts alongside Q & A rounds

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:54 am

People against hate: Uttarakhand residents resist rising communal tensions

For decades, Uttarakhand was was known more for its pilgrimages and forests than for communal discord. In recent years, however, communal tensions have surfaced repeatedly; However, pushing back, standing firm on coexistence, and rejecting the hate

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:44 am

India-U.S. trade deal is a blow to Indias strategic autonomy

Commitments made towards reciprocal and balanced trade with a much larger and richer economy work against Indias economic interests; governments genuflection on Russian oil imports can expand trade deficit

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:42 am

A year on, demands of surrendered Maoists remain unfulfilled

Sluggish rehabilitation process is nothing but betrayal of surrendered Maoists trust, says committee

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:42 am

KNK Road goes pedestrian; traffic, parking chaos hit Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate

Vehicles are diverted to smaller streets of Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate as KNK Road allows only one-way traffic towards Uttamar Gandhi Salai

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:28 am

Premier League: Manchester City snatches chaotic 2-1 win to stay on Arsenals heels

Haaland stepped up to score and silence the Anfield crowd before Rayan Cherki found the net from the halfway line at the death

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:21 am

Tejaswin Shankar clinches Indias lone gold in Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

India finished overall sixth in the medals tally. China topped the chart with 34 medals 10 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 12:15 am

Lack of feed affects milk production in T.N.; Karnataka does better

According to Basic Animal Husbandry(BAH)statistics, Tamil Nadu has lost area under fodder crops, while Karnataka has improved its coverage

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:52 pm

Elder Care Crisis: Tamil Nadu's Growing Senior Population Needs Trained Assistants

Tamil Nadu faces a growing need for elder care assistants as its senior population expands. While government initiatives aim to train caregivers, a significant gap persists between demand and supply. Unskilled migrants often fill these roles, highlighting the urgent need for regulated training and certification to professionalize the sector and ensure quality care for the elderly.

The Times of India 8 Feb 2026 11:39 pm

Siraj swinging backinto Indias T20 blueprint

It took a little while for the Hyderabad pacer to reconcile to the fact that he was no longer in the scheme of things in the shortest format; the injury toHarshitearned him a late call-up to the World Cup squad and within minutes of taking the field against USA, he made an impression

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:38 pm

Bizman, associate held for cheating firm of 22 crore

The Times of India 8 Feb 2026 11:35 pm

Massage centre staff robbed at knifepoint

The Times of India 8 Feb 2026 11:34 pm

British PM Keir Starmers Chief of Staff resigns over envoy linked to Epstein

The Mandelson-scandal had led to calls from Mr Starmers opponents for the Prime Minister to resign

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:32 pm

PM Modi vows stronger India-Malaysia ties in strategic pivot; says no compromise on terrorism

The countries sign agreements in key areas, including defence and semiconductors; PM Modi and Malaysian PM highlight efforts to promote trade in local currencies during talks in Kuala Lumpur

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:30 pm

Namma Metro fare hike put on hold after public backlash; BMRCL to review decision

The rollback follows widespread criticism from commuters and a political slugfest, with both the BJP and the Congress attempting to pin responsibility for the proposed hike on the other

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

Albrecht Kossels Nobel winning discovery of the chemical basis of heredity

The 1910 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to German biochemist Albrecht Kossel for identifying key chemical components of nucleic substances and proteins within the cell nucleus. His work provided early biochemical evidence explaining heredity

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

Stray dogs roam free at city airports intl arrival gates

The Times of India 8 Feb 2026 11:01 pm

Man, lover stage wifes murder as accidental fall

The Times of India 8 Feb 2026 11:01 pm

Salesman robbed close to police station

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:52 pm

Hebbagodi police rescue 6 trapped in lift

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:47 pm

Startup communities launched in two villages in Villupuram district

The programme seeks to link startups from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with major corporate players, thereby creating wider market access and mentorship opportunities

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

Manipur district issued prohibitory orders over Kuki-Naga tension

The Ukhrul District Magistrate has requisitioned the services of the central armed forces to maintain law and order in the Litan area following tension between Naga and Kuki-Zo villagers over an assault case

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:31 pm

Bangladesh election and referendum may prolong instability, caution candidates and experts

The referendum is aimed at implementing the recommendations made by July Charter, a document created by the National Consensus Commission that was formed for constitutional reform after the overthrow of the Sheikh Hasina regime

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:29 pm

Watch: Sharif Osman Hadis killing triggers protests; bangladesh seeks U.N. support for probe

Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old Bangladeshi activist, died after being shot by masked assailants in Dhaka last December, an incident that triggered violent protests.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:28 pm

Why is Centre not initiating CBI inquiry against KCR, asks Revanth Reddy

Businessmen were targeted and coerced through surveillance of their phone conversations, which was corroborated by BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, Chief Minister said

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:24 pm

India-Greece defence ties in focus as Ministers meet in New Delhi

India-Greece defence cooperation, Rajnath Singh-Nikos Dendias meeting, bilateral talks, Joint Services Staff Talks, maritime exercise

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 9:44 pm

Iran sentences Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi to six years in prison: lawyer

She has been sentenced to six years in prison for gathering and collusion to commit crimes, lawyer Mostafa Nili said, adding that she had also received a two-year ban on leaving the country.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 9:42 pm

Curtain falls on Malappuram Film Fest

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 9:38 pm

Pedalling for a greener tomorrow

Around 90 riders, including students and community members, participated in SAKSHAM 202526 Cyclothon with an aim to promote fuel conservation and sustainable living. The 13-km ride passed through key city areas before concluding at Shanghumughom.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 9:37 pm

Ailing Kuki-Zo MLA airlifted from Imphal to Delhi

Valte, who represents Thanlon Assembly constituency for the BJP, sustained grievous injuries during the May 2023 ethnic violence in Imphal and had been staying in Churachandpur following prolonged treatment in New Delhi

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 9:31 pm