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Clarence High School in Bengaluru marks 111 years with India Post commemorative special cover

The cover features photographs of the founders, former principals and a former KG coordinator

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:28 am

Who wins the science prize when AI makes the discovery?

AI is never just a calculator: it can come up with answers that humans may not be able to explain

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:13 am

AI chatbots to face UK safety rules after outcry over Grok

Providers of chatbots will be responsible for preventing them from generating illegal or harmful content

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:04 am

Bangladesh Govt. Oath Ceremony LIVE updates: New MPs to take oath ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Prime Minister

Members of Constitution Reform Commission will also be administered oath, the Election Commission of Bangladesh said

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:54 am

Lean into the abyss: the counterintuitive beauty of skiing

Skiings origins stretch back over 5,000 years: rock carvings in Norway and ancient ski fragments across Scandinavia suggest humans were strapping boards to their feet long before anyone thought to do it for fun

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:48 am

MMRDA budget: 4,000 crore allocated for development of Mumbai 3.0

MMRDA expects to generate around 11,000 crore in revenue through land monetisation for funding capital-intensive infrastructure projects

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:46 am

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu to present State's interim Budget today

The interim Budget comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to be held either in April or May this year

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 7:46 am

Indo-U.S. defence partnership continues to grow stronger: U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor said the joint efforts of the two countries are key to a safe Indo-Pacific

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 7:31 am

At least 175 people, mostly children, fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand

The food was allegedly consumed at a fair organised on Mahashivratri; most of the patients were suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 6:53 am

67% of work completed onCMRLsphase II stretch fromKoyambeduto Chennai Trade Centre

The stretch is scheduled to open in June this year, with viaduct work likely to be finished before the end of March; it will provide a second transit point between phase I and II networks at Koyambedu; along with this portion, stations on thePoonamallee-Vadapalanistretch too will be opened

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 6:48 am

Maharashtra forms task force to address climate change and prevent farmers suicides

A 10-member panel comprising eight government officials and two experts held its first meeting on Monday

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 6:45 am

Morning Digest: Tarique Rahman to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM today; AI Summit draws massive turnout on day one, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 6:43 am

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks

The U.S. President said Iran sought tough negotiations but learned the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 6:26 am

'With Love' BO day 11: Film crosses Rs 20 crores

Romantic drama 'With Love' is making waves at the box office, crossing Rs 20 crore in its 11-day run. Led by Anaswara Rajan, the film saw a significant surge in its second week, particularly on Day 9. Tamil Nadu audiences have shown strong support, contributing to its steady performance.

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 5:36 am

Stalin unveils 53cr infra projects

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 4:57 am

VB G RAM G unconstitutional

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 4:57 am

Nigeria announces arrival of 100 U.S. soldiers

The Ministry did not specify when the U.S. military trainers arrived or were due to arrive

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 4:53 am

Graft charges fly as Baalu, Annamalai face off in court

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 4:23 am

Milk packets fall from lorry, traffic held up

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 4:23 am

Doc who scored 9/800 bags PG seat

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 4:06 am

Ex-IRS official spl observer for election

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 3:50 am

T20 World Cup: Rashid Khan becomes first cricketer to take 700 wickets in T20s

The Afghanistan skipper achieved the feat during the 16th over in the first innings when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan by a hit-wicket

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 3:41 am

Morikawa ends title drought as Bhatia finishes tied sixth

After six players shared the lead at various stages in a dramatic final round, Collin Morikawa seized control with back-to-back birdies, including a decisive 4-iron from 235 yards on the par-5 18th

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 3:24 am

Unemployment in India rises slightly to 5% in January: Government survey

The UR (unemployment rate) or joblessness recorded a marginal increase in January in both rural and urban areas, showed the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 3:09 am

Fire breaks out at Vadapalani mall in Chennai

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 2:57 am

M.P. Assemblys Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governors address

The days proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs January 28 directive

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 2:45 am

City student scores 99.999, tops state in JEE main exam

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 2:23 am

Advance of AI creating a governance responsibility

Ajay Kumar Sood noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a childs development, mental health and education over time

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 2:10 am

A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all

There is an attempt in Budget 2026 to rebalance Indias financial system by moving risks away from banks and into markets

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:38 am

Only Stalin can consolidate INDIA bloc to help Rahul become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart, he says. He criticises Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, K.C. Venugopal and Pawan Khera.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:34 am

Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund

ULBs need more administrative capacity before they can tap the market

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:30 am

Transatlantic strains: On Europe and the U.S.

Europe should engage with the wider world to reduce dependence on the U.S.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:29 am

Transitioning to green steel

The technology exists, the green premium is manageable, and there is market readiness

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:27 am

TN Cong seeks action against party MP Manickam Tagore for putting DMK ties under 'strain'

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction arose from MP B Manickam Tagore's remarks on power-sharing and alleged disrespect from DMK leaders. Selvaperunthagai urged action against Tagore, warning of potential alliance strain, and cautioned party members against public statements on alliance issues.

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 1:27 am

Inclusive politics in an age of division

Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:18 am

Greater Chennai Corporation unveils first Climate Budget, plans outlay of 7,200 crore

According to the report, the civic body has earmarked 3,190.61 crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2025-26; out of this amount, 1,341.2 crore has been identified as climate-relevant spending

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:17 am

With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

The J&K government hasmade aproposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not possible because of the Indus Water Treaty

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:05 am

Libraries stand as one of the indicators of democratic development, says N. Ram

Speaking at the inauguration of fourth edition of the Indian Library Congress he said libraries are not just a repository of books, but a digital access point

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:01 am

Greater Chennai Police destroy over 2,000 kg of ganja

A total of 2,119.65 kg of contraband ganja seized in 448 NDPS Act cases by different police stations across the city were destroyed

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 12:58 am

Dispute over admit cards resolved: Education Minister Ashish Sood

Announcement after AAP stir over denial of admit cards to studentsdue to appear for Class 10, 12 exams starting today citing non-payment of fee

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 12:52 am

BJP seeks apology from Priyank Kharge for projecting coastal belt in poor light with communal tag

The party takes strong exception to Mr. Kharge likening the RSS and BJP to a devil and its shadow

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 12:51 am

Man held on charge of sexual assault

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 12:50 am

Woman who lost son in accident pleads for justice on social media

23-year-old died after his bike was allegedly hit by a car driven by a minor in Delhis Dwarka on February 3

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 12:47 am

Godfather and Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 12:45 am

Delhi L-G, CM inaugurate multi-level parking facility in Nehru Place

Developed by the Delhi Development Authority under the Nehru Place redevelopment plan, it aims to streamline parking in the area that records an average daily footfall of over 1.3 lakh

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 12:43 am

TN govt to present state autonomy report in assembly

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 12:34 am

Chennais mega buildings that remain underutilised years after inauguration

All were inaugurated in the last five years but reported minimal utilisation, largely due to poor enforcement in relocating stakeholders to the new premises and delays in operational decisions.

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 12:18 am

Aequs Group to invest 4,000 crore; NMB-Minebea India Private Limited 1,980 crore in Tamil Nadu

Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa says the Aequs project would beIndias first fully vertically integrated aircraft engine manufacturing project

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:59 pm

Former Puducherry CM challenges Amit Shah to give proof of corruption during Congress government

Supporting Mr. Narayanasamys demand, V. Vaithilingam said the Home Minister has levelled unsubstantiated charges to hide the misdeeds of the AINRC-BJP government in the Union Territory

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:52 pm

Security beefed up as courts in Uttar Pradesh receive bomb threat emails

The 18 districts which received the threats include Lucknow, Varanasi, Moradabad, Meerut, Ayodhya among others

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:47 pm

Farmers in Villupuram, Puducherry call for early steps to repair Sornavur anicut across Thenpennai River

The anicut is a vital structure from where the water is diverted to the Bangaru Vaickal bringing water to several irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry including the major tank of Bahour

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:47 pm

Power shutdown in parts of Puducherry today

Power supply will also be affected between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. in some areas due to maintenance work in 22 KV Villianur Sedharapet interlinking feeder

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:46 pm

Rat-hole mine blast: 57 FIRs and 15,000 tonnes illegal coal seized in Meghalaya

Conrad K. Sangma presents enforcement figures in a statement in the 60-member Assembly

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:44 pm

DMK Embraces Vallalar: Tamil Nadu's Secular Icon for Dravidian Model

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK government is actively promoting 19th-century saint Vallalar as a secular icon, aligning him with the Dravidian model. Initiatives include naming days and places after him, and organizing international conferences. Vallalar's rejection of rituals, opposition to caste, and advocacy for equality resonate with the party's ideology.

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 11:43 pm

ASHA workers stage protest in Puducherry

The health workers are demanding permanent jobs with a monthly pay of 8,000

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:43 pm

India vs. Pakistan a rivalry only in reams of newsprint

Matches between the sides were gripping affairs but that seems to be a thing of the past; the former holds a perfect 8-0 record in ODI World Cups and an 8-1 advantage in the T20 showpiece; Sundays contest in Colombo showed the increasing gulf in terms of quality

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:40 pm

Tamil Nadu Farmers Protest Demolition of 750-Year-Old Kalingarayan Canal Aqueduct for New Bridge

Farmers are protesting a notice to demolish a 750-year-old aqueduct and bridge over the Kalingarayan canal in Erode. They urge authorities to preserve the ancient structures, recognized as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure, and explore alternatives to demolition, such as building a new bridge nearby or addressing canal pollution.

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 11:38 pm

SRIHER sets up centre of excellence for craniofacial care

The Centre offers advanced and holistic treatment for patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and complex craniofacial conditions

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:37 pm

Oath taking ceremony of new MPs, Constitution Reform Commission and new Bangladesh government on February 17

Oath for Constitution Reform Commission surprises new MPs

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:36 pm

Congress veteran Aiyar comes down on partys State, national leadership

He says he will retract his prediction of a third term for CM Pinarayi Vijayan if the Congress endorses Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan as the UDFs Chief Minister candidate. Aiyar also paints a grim picture of UDFs electoral prospects

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:19 pm

Watch: Around 30 evacuated after regional train derails in Swiss Alps

A regional train derailed near Goppenstein in the Swiss Alps on February 16, injuring several people and prompting the evacuation of around 30 passengers.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 11:11 pm

TN govt signs two MoUs with two major players; 8,400 jobs may be created

While Aequs Group will invest up to Rs 4,000 crore, Japan-based MinebeaMitsumi will invest Rs1,980 crore. The MoUs were signed in the presence of chief minister M K Stalin.

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 11:06 pm

Pongala: elaborate arrangements by railways for devotees

The Pongala Mahotsavam of Attukal Bhagavathi Temple will be conducted on March 3

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 10:56 pm

BDA revamps e-auction communication with the help of citizen collective

BDAsproperty e-auction platform nowfeatures an interactive interfacewith a map view, filters,andasearchoption. Information has beenreorganised,making key details easy to find. The new interface is alsooptimisedfor mobile viewing

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

Japan protests China comments on reviving 'militarism'

Japanese people should no longer allow themselves to be manipulated or deceived by those far-right forces, or by those who seek to revive militarism, says Beijing's top diplomat

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

Spa partner abducted after car rams bike in Electronic City

Investigators suspect that the abduction may have stemmed from a dispute between business partners.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 10:42 pm

Better for Congress to remain in DMK-ledfront for its own sake, says CPI(M) State secretary

The Congress has raised the issue of power-sharing in Tamil Naduat an inappropriate time, says P.Shanmugam. The CPI(M) will not take part in a coalition government, as its policy is not to be part of a government led by another party, he says

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 10:41 pm