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The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 2:09 am

BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina starts with win, Hitesh marches on

In the womens 75kg category, Lovlina pips Ukraines Olha Pylypchuk 5:0; In the mens 70kg section, Hitesh wins Canadas Vincent Santoriello 5:0

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 2:06 am

Hockey India names 24-member squad for Pro League

While Pawan Malik gets a chance in the goal, defender and drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra has earned a call-up after an impressive outing in the Hockey India League, where he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 2:04 am

Four-star Kerala demolishes Punjab, sets up summit clash with Services

Riyas stars with a brace for the seven-time champion while Ajsal and Viknesh score one apiece; Harjit being sent off in the 72nd minute compounds the opponents woes: Abhisheks double seals the fate of Railways in the first last-four encounter; final to be played on Sunday

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 1:53 am

Should the Governors address be scrapped?

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 1:52 am

The free press dies in broad daylight

The fate ofThe Washington Postserves as a cautionary tale

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 1:39 am

He always wanted us to attack: Shanaka on Rathour

Vikram Rathour being a good addition to our side, Shanaka said while addressing a captains day event alongside seven other skippers from participating teams

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 1:37 am

Reduction in air pollution isnt a victory, but a positive sign

Development and employment in NCR, home to eight crore people, must be balanced with the need for clean air, says Central pollution panel official Tarun Kumar Pithode

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 1:25 am

A hundred years ago | Control of Buddha Gaya

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 1:23 am

Samsung Innovation Campus certifies 2,000 youth in Karnataka

1,100 students certified in Artificial Intelligence and 900 in Coding & Programming

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:55 am

CM Stalin inaugurates citys secondpedestrian plaza on Khader Nawaz Khan Road

The GCC implemented the project at 19.81 cr. The plaza in Nungambakkam features play areas and walkway for persons with disabilities. Shop owners expect the number of visitors to increase

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:55 am

We've been able to build depth in squad: Australia captain Marsh on absence of Cummins, Hazlewood

Cummins was ruled out of the marquee event with a back strain and Hazlewood will miss a couple of matches in the group phase because of an Achilles niggle

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:52 am

TN BJP revises manifesto panels tour plan

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 12:47 am

India game not in our control, it's government's decision: Pakistan skipper Salman Agha

Salman Agha said in the event of India and Pakistan clashing in the knockouts, his team will again abide by the decision taken by the Pakistan government

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:42 am

T.N.s first glow garden opens at Mamallapuram

An amphitheatre, food kiosks, selfie points, walkways lined with artificial trees, plants and flowers, and seats that light up are among the features of the garden that has come up onTTDCland

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:32 am

I wanted a new challenge and a new opportunity to make an impact in a new league: David Harte

The Irish shot-stopper, who rates Tamil Nadu Dragons teammate Prince Deep highly, talks about the evolution of goalkeeping, the value of experience and enjoying the pressure moments

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:31 am

TMCgovt. hikes monthly aid for women, unveils scheme for unemployed

4.06-lakh-croreinterim budget tabled ahead of West Bengal Assembly election; under BanglarYubaSathi, monthly allowance of 1,500 will be given to jobless youth;BJPterms it a deception

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:20 am

Maoist killed, C-60 commando injured in encounter in Gadchiroli; two Maoist camps destroyed

The operation involving 14 C-60 units under SDPO Bhamragd began near Phodewada village on Gadchiroli-Narayanpur border after specific intelligence was received on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) evening about the presence of ultras of company number 10 of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist), an official said

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:20 am

The fading of Indias environmental jurisprudence

The higher judiciary appears to be aiding a watering down of environmental protection

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:17 am

Sri Lankas 78th I-Day Celebrated in Chennai

The Deputy High Commissioner expressed gratitude to the government and people of India for their continued support and acknowledged the contributions of the Sri Lankan community and well-wishers in Tamil Nadu towards relief efforts.

Deccan Chronicle 6 Feb 2026 12:15 am

More money for defence, now fix the process

A defence Budget has to be seen as tool that powers growth

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:09 am

Intent and outcome: On Indias climate budget for 2026-27

India must match its climate ambitions with higher allocations

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:01 am

Opposition slams Tamil Nadu Ministers remarks on North Indian migrant workers

The comments drew a sharp rebuke from the BJP, which accused the ruling DMK of inciting hatred; AIADMK calls remarks highly condemnable; DMK defended the Minister, claiming he was contrasting the state of development in the respective regions

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:59 pm

More, and less: On Budget 2026 and health-care spending

The health-care component of Budget 2026 is a mixed bag

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:56 pm

Between 2019 and 2025, nearly 28% of road accident victims in Karnataka were pedestrians: CJ Vibhu Bakhru

e-DAR, an online system aimed at faster, more efficient reporting and processing of road accident cases, was inaugurated in Karnataka

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

Indias strategic future lies in universities, innovation hubs, says IGCAR former Director

Young Researchers Conclave features Young Scientists sessions and live demonstrations and advanced rocket kit launches

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:42 pm

HC seeks feasibility study on AIIMS

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:33 pm

Cabinet clears AI-powered software to identify hate speech, misinformation and malicious campaigns

Patil says there will be no human interference in this, and that no party or government will benefit

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:27 pm

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi: How will drivers benefit?

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, Indias first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, after a successful two-month pilot run.

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:26 pm

Excise nod for 27 notified bars in Vizag

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:24 pm

DISCOMs and the road ahead | Explained

DISCOMs show improvement in performance, recording a positive turnaround marked by reduced AT&C losses, a narrowed ACS-ARR gap and improved financial discipline; however, many utilities continue to rely on tariff subsidies and loss takeovers by State governments, underscoring the scope for further improvement

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:20 pm

UPSC expands conditions for attempting CSEs after being allotted for IPS, Group A Services

Face authentication of candidates at exam venues, live photo capture during form filling made mandatory; many point out notification riddled with spelling mistakes

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:12 pm

Lupin launches generic seizure drug in U.S.

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:04 pm

Vignan Mahotsav 2K26 organised in Guntur

Over 80 competitions were being conducted as part of the festival

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:51 pm

Sri Lankan diplomat lauds Indian government, people for relief efforts following Cyclone Ditwah

He also refers to the Sri Lankan governments commitment to relief, rehabilitation, and climate-resilient development after the cyclone

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:43 pm

Rajya Sabha adopts Motion to Thank President, Opposition raises questions on U.S. trade deal

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says even EAM had been unaware of the details of the trade deal; BJP MP Maya Naroliya says under the Modi government, the allocation to agriculture sector increased

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:43 pm

Congress takes out march to condemn Union government for diluting MGNREGA

While speaking at a meeting, TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai says leaders, including Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, have expressed concerns about the dilution of MGNREGA, both inside and outside Parliament

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:40 pm

Sivaganga custodial death: after closure of theft case, Ajith Kumars mother demands arrest of complainant

She says the probe has suggested that the complainants allegation that Ajith Kumar stole her jewellery was false

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

NHRC issues notice over allegations of exploitation, forced religious conversion of women at gyms

The Commission directs Chief Secretaries of States, Union Territories to form guidelines/policy/registration norms and standards for such establishments

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

No takers for 57-lakh truss work at Mundamveli apartments

The truss installation was cleared after a three-member panel, including an expert from IIT Madras, conducted a structural stability analysis in August 2025

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:33 pm

SRM University-A.P. invites applications for M.Tech courses, deadline February 15

Candidates can submit their applications forms by visiting the official werbsite https://applications.srmap.edu.in/m-tech

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:27 pm

Joint statement on India-U.S. trade deal soon, legal agreement by March, says Piyush Goyal

India and the U.S. will finalise and sign a joint statement regarding the first tranche of a Bilateral Trade Agreement in the next 4-5 days, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on February 5, 2026.

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:25 pm

Encyclopedia of Singapore Tamils Launched: Documenting 200 Years of Community History

A groundbreaking online encyclopedia now chronicles the rich two-century history of Singapore Tamils. This 'living record,' developed with the National Library Board, features over 400 entries on notable individuals, organizations, and cultural contributions. It aims to preserve and share the community's significant achievements, including the first Tamil arrival in 1819 and modern-day milestones.

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 10:18 pm

Reliance buys 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil

Reliance, which operates the worlds biggest refining complex, has bought Venezuelan crude for April delivery at a discount of around $6.5-$7 per barrel to ICE Brent, the trade sources said

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Can India Become a Global Hub for Higher Education as Foreign Universities Flock In?

India is poised to become a global hub for higher education as new regulations allow top international universities to establish campuses. This initiative aims to democratize world-class learning for millions of Indian students, offering global degrees at local costs and fostering a seamless transition from education to employment.

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Underpass connecting NH 66 and Baikampady Industrial Area to be built soon, says NHAI

Deputy Commissioner H. V. Darshan directs NHAI to complete 24 road safety works in consultation with traffic police by March-end

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:08 pm

India-U.S. trade deal provides much-needed macro predictability: Nasscom U.S. CEO Forum

AI is unlikely to be adopted as a simple out-of-the-box solution in large enterprises, says Nasscom

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:03 pm

BIFFes 2026: Experts discuss growing momentum of vertical filmmaking

At Bengaluru International Film Festival, a panel discussion shines spotlight on vertical filmmaking, the fresh storytelling style designed for mobile screens

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 9:54 pm

UN human rights agency in 'survival mode': chief

In 2025, the UN Human Rights Office's regular budget set by the UN General Assembly of member states was $246 million, but it ultimately received only $191.5 million of that money.

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 9:54 pm

Experts prepare to tranquilise tiger after second cattle kill

Pune-based RESQ experts joined the monitoring exercise and Hyderabad-based HyTICOs experts will join the operation on Friday; The tiger moved along the borders of Konaseema, Kakinada by Thursday night

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 9:53 pm