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West Bengal BJP welcomes MHA directive of singing all stanzas of Vande Mataram

State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said that it is most unfortunate if someone smells communalism in Goddess Durga

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:26 am

Protest against Ken-Betwa river link project turns violent in M.P.; 3 cases lodged

Locals from various villages were protesting for various demands, including the release of AAP leader Amit Bhatnagar and better compensation and rehabilitation for those affected by the project, says police

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 3:05 am

U.S. says Mexican cartel drones breached Texas airspace

Mexico stated it had no information on drones at the border, and lawmakers, along with U.S. media sources, questioned the Trump administrations account, suggesting the shutdown was due to U.S. military drone activity

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:36 am

Two-day tech summit to explore how enterprises can boost their resilience

Resilience in industry will be among the key themes of the summit

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 2:16 am

India gets first musical path; Mumbais Coastal Road plays Jai Ho for motorists

Special rumble strips produce the tune of the Oscar-winning song when motorists drive over them at a designated speed

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:52 am

Haryana citizens send 11,000 suggestions to govt.s AI-based portal for State budget

Suggestions concerning local self-governance or municipalities and panchayats topped the list at 750, followed by 450 on infrastructure development, and 200 on education, skill development, and employment

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:48 am

Negligence case filed in manhole death: police

A 32-year-old migrant labourer died after falling into an open manhole in Sector 32, Rohini

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:24 am

Judicial drift in the Special Intensive Revision hearings

The top courts conduct in the SIR case sees it moving away from its role as a constitutional court and adopting the role of administrator

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:24 am

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life

It will better trace how prices shape daily life and policy decisions

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:22 am

Reining in a bigot: On the Assam Chief Ministers incendiary rhetoric

The Assam Chief Minister uses incendiary rhetoric to divert attention from governance deficits

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:20 am

Janakpuri biker death: subcontractor denied bail; family questions protection from arrest to 2 others

Observing that the seriousness of the allegations and their wider social implications could not be overlooked, the court rejected the regular bail plea of the accused arrested in connection with the death of a 25-year-old biker after falling into a pit dug up by the DJB for construction work in Janakpuri area on February 6

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:19 am

Young and Nabin: On the BJP president

The Bharatiya Janata Party is effecting a generational change in its leadership

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 1:17 am

The Constitution enters the sanctum

The growing number of religious disputes before constitutional courts reflects the enduring role of the judiciary in ensuring that religious practices do not undermine constitutional principles

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:59 am

Salman Khans brother-in-law Aayush Sharma gets threat email

The sender of the email to Aayush Sharma, who is also an actor, claimed he was a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, they said, without providing further details

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:50 am

50 Monkeys Die in Warangal Capture Tragedy

A professional catching team from Tamil Nadu was hired on Tuesday to trap and relocate the animals to the Kaleshwaram forests.

Deccan Chronicle 12 Feb 2026 12:42 am

KMRL gets nod to seek 1016-cr. loan for Kochi metro phase-2

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to offer assistance for the project; second phase will be completed in a time-bound manner, says Minister

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:42 am

Silk saree production hit in Kancheepuram

Since weavers did not get zari, they were unable to weave silk sarees and have not gotten their wages for over two months now

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:40 am

Man allegedly assaulted for Good Samaritan act

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:40 am

Kadalukku Oru Kaditham: when the sea waits for letters

The Directorate of Public Libraries has set up an ocean station for marine awareness; members of the public can post letters anonymously, expressing their feelings, in an effort create a connection with nature

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:35 am

U.S.-India Space Business Forum concludes with more than 200 govt. and industry participants

The forum was the flagship event of the first U.S. Trade Mission to India focused on commercial space

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:23 am

Karnataka High Court defers cross-examination of witnesses in murder case to prevent exposure of defence strategy

In a ruling reinforcing fair trial rights of the accused persons in criminal cases, the Karnataka High Court has directed a trial court to defer cross-examination of a prime witness in a murder case till the examination of remaining witnesses to prevent exposure of the defence strategy that may enable other witnesses to tailor their testimony

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:23 am

Safety inspection begins of 15km stretch of metro phase-2

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 12:19 am

Over 13 crore disbursed for students under VITs scholarship scheme: Chancellor

On the occasion, Deputy Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and chief guest K. Pitchandi distributed scholarships worth 28 lakh to 242 meritorious students

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:57 pm

CMDA to take up rectification works on skywalk at Kilambakkam bus terminus

The project consultant had flagged minor load deflection of the deck built from the MTC bus stop across one portion of GST Road

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:57 pm

Detailed project report prepared for Tirupattur - Hosur railway line

As per the DPR, the Tirupattur -Hosur line will be constructed at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore.

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 11:54 pm

Tribal hamlets atop Jarthankollai hillock in Vellore get first bitumen road

DRDA officials say that the new bitumen stretch is laid between Thellai and Jarthankollai villages on the hills at a cost of 14.99 crore

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:47 pm

Three bridges across Cheyyar river near Chengam, Polur towns inaugurated

The new bridges will end a detour of at least 20 kms for residents in surrounding farming villages to reach nearest towns like Polur, Arani, Chengam, and Tiruvannamalai

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:41 pm

Over 800 Haj pilgrims vaccinated in Vellore, nearby districts

The initiative, which will be completed in these districts by Friday, is being done in coordination with the State and district Haj committees

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:38 pm

Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn page on turmoil over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi defends Trump amidst Epstein file turmoil, clashing with Democrats over the Justice Departments handling of abuse victims

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:38 pm

HYDRAA fences Pragathi Nagar Lake

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:26 pm

Loco pilot walks the extra mile to save a life

Southern Railway rewards him for averting a run over involving a trackman

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:21 pm

Woman found dead at Arilova

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:15 pm

By next academic year, government wants AI to become part of teaching-learning at all levels of education

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with leaders of 10 leading start-ups using AI in the ed-tech sector at a roundtable discussion in IIT Delhi, ahead of the governments Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave starting December 11

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:13 pm

Brain-dead engineering students organs give new lease of life to several patients

Family consents to donation after accident; heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and corneas transplanted across Vijayawada, Guntur and Hyderabad

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:12 pm

CPCL presents The Hindu In School Quiz 2025-26

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:12 pm

A.P. Bar Council elections on February 13

About 40,000 advocates are eligible to exercise their franchise

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:11 pm

Its Team TN vs Team Delhi says CM

Since the DMK's goal was to save Tamil Nadu, the agents should seek the support of people from different walks of life, irrespective of their political affiliations, he said.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Feb 2026 11:10 pm

Ready to play anchor role when required: Tilak

I believe the middle overs are very important and should be handled by a settled batter. I try to take the game deep, especially when we are chasing, says Tilak Varma

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:07 pm

CMCH refutes medical negligence allegation

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:02 pm

Are Domestic Workers in India Truly Protected? A Look at Legal Loopholes

Despite state-level efforts like Tamil Nadu's welfare board, domestic workers in India lack comprehensive central legal protection. Recent labor codes exclude them from key industrial regulations, leaving their wages and working conditions vulnerable to employer discretion. While the Code on Social Security offers some coverage, the future of existing state boards remains uncertain.

The Times of India 11 Feb 2026 11:00 pm

Opposition targets Centre over inequality of income, atmosphere of fear in Budget discussion

No economy can grow in an atmosphere of fear and hatred, says Congress MP K.C. Venugopal says

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:53 pm

Calling Rafale the hero of Operation Sindoor, Vice Chief of Air Staff seeks more fighter planes for IAF

IAF looking to induct more new generation multi-role fighter aircraft into its fleet, says Air Marshal Kapoor; Vayu Shakti exercise at Pokhran range this month to showcase IAFs air assets and firepower

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:48 pm

Ahead of March 31 deadline, Odisha revises surrender and rehabilitation scheme for surrendering Maoists

After revision of guideline in November last year that saw reward money going up substantially, 45 LWEs have surrendered before security forces while there are still 40 cadres including a State Committee Member active in Odisha

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:42 pm

Watch: Hardeep Singh Puri rejects Rahul Gandhis allegations linking his name to Epstein files

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rejected allegations raised by Rahul Gandhi linking his name to the Epstein files.

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:32 pm

The Hindu Group to host two-day Tech Summit on Feb 12, 13

Resilience in industry will be among the key themes of the summit

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:23 pm

Except Trump, nobody has stated India's refusal to buy Russian oil: FM Sergei Lavrov tells countrys Parliament

Moscow is ready to go as far in relations with India as New Delhi would desire, the Foreign Minister said, adding, the sky is the limit

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:21 pm

Supreme Court orders completion of AAIB probe into AI-171 flight crash in three weeks

Air India Flight 171 crash at the Ahmedabad airport killed 12 crew members and 229 passengers on June 12 last year

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:20 pm

Vande Mataram to be played before Jana Gana Mana, says Centre to States and government bodies

The fresh set of guidelines were uploaded on the MHAs website on February 6 but no formal announcement or a statement was issued; it states that whenever the official version, around 3.10 minutes long, is sung or played, the audience shall stand to attention

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:16 pm

Two separate landmine explosions leave soldier, civilian injured in J&K

An anti-personnel landmine went off at forward post Faulad, close to the LoC, in Gulmarg Sector in Baramulla; an older, similar device exploded in Poonch

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:10 pm

Union Minister Hardeep Puri acknowledges Epstein meetings, says Rahul Gandhi indulging in innuendo, smear campaign

The Union Minister said his interactions with Epstein had nothing to do with the crimes and that he had apprised Rahul Gandhi by sending a ote last year

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:55 pm

Four policemen killed, two injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistans KPK

Incident occurred in the Wanda Budh area, within jurisdiction of Pinyala Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan district, when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan [TTP] terrorists opened fire on police party during routine patrolling, says police

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:55 pm

Gunadala Matha annual fete concludes amid huge turnout

Solemn Eucharistic celebration marks final day as Bishop calls for equality and leaders assure development of shrine on par with Velankanni

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:54 pm

Build memorial for Bengal revolutionaries who never wrote mercy petitions: Trinamool Congress MP

In the Rajya Sabha, members demanded curbs on Korean mobile games, right to recall elected representatives, and Constitutional status to the National Commission for Minorities. They also discussed the impact of the India-U.S. trade deal on soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh.

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:53 pm

Bacteria can talk to each other and are multilingual, says biologist

The award winning scientistbelieves our understanding of bacterial behaviour can help in creating new therapies

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:52 pm

Man arrested for attacking BJP functionary

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:49 pm

Grassroots workers of Awami League blame top Ministers, former General Secretary for downfall of party

The workers say many of the Ministers and individuals who formed the coterie around Ms. Hasina lacked popularity and acceptance within the party. Businessmen brought to the party by former general secretary Obaidul Quader promoted interests of their businesses, they charge

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:42 pm

HYDRAA secures government land

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:39 pm

Sharmila terms Governors Budget address hollow and directionless

PCC chief says speech repackaged manifesto, masked 19 months of governance failures and made inflated claims on investments, jobs and welfare schemes

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 9:31 pm