The Supreme Courts directive follows alarming reports of Imran Khans deteriorating eyesight, prompting concerns over his health and living conditions while incarcerated
Punjab law student who shot dead female classmate dies
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Sabarimala gold loss case: Former TDB Thiruvabharanam Commissioner gets statutory bail in one case
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An all-party meeting should be convened to take a stand on Statehood, said DMK convenor and Opposition leader R. Siva
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Defence Acquisition Council clears proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets
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Watch: Luxury car crash in Kanpur: Shivam Mishra arrested
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No Major Impact On Normal Life Due To One-Day Nationwide Strike Call
NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Normal life largely remained unaffected by the strike call given by a joint forum of central trade unions across the country on Thursday to protest against the alleged anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the central government. According to reports, a mixed response was seen in states including Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. Normal life was affected in Odisha due to a 12-hour nationwide agitation, as per reports. Public [] The post No Major Impact On Normal Life Due To One-Day Nationwide Strike Call appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Art historian Amin Jaffer is curating Indias Venice Biennale comeback, with five artists whose practices reflect on ideas of home, memory, and transformation
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Italy are once again without skipper Wayne Madsen, who continues to recover from a dislocated shoulder.
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India to receive same garment benefits as Bangladesh under U.S. trade pact: Goyal
The United States will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, but garments attract zero duty only if made with U.S. cotton and man-made fibres
Centre ignored voices of workers, farmers while making decisions concerning their future: Rahul
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said all the country's trade unions, farmers, and workers are on the streets against the Modi government's trade deal, labour laws and the snatching away of MGNREGA.
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Responding to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's remarks, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has challenged the idea that the Congress's call for a role in governance is a conspiratorial move. The Congress leader posted the one line message on social media.
General strike on new labour codes: Protests in Hubballi and Dharwad
CITU State Secretary Mahesh Pattar said that, if unopposed, the new laws would would remove the right to form a union, remove minimum wages, and remove the right to negotiate
CM makes strong pitch for accelerating works at new airports in Telangana
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls on Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and makes a request
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Drug-free Mysuru initiative launched, police release WhatsApp helpline number 8277948080
Police officials are visiting schools and colleges in Mysuru to create awareness about the harmful effects of the drug menace
Court restrains Congress leaders from making defamatory statements against Assam CM
Judge Nayanjyoti Sarma stated that the court is of the opinion that if an order of 'ad-interim injunction' is not passed, it will defeat the justice and there is every possibility of multiplicity of proceedings
Why electronic medical records are this centurys greatest medical advancement
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against puja at Ladle Mashak Dargah on Mahashivaratri
A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma said Article 32 of the Constitution cannot be invoked by the petitioner when the issue is pending in the Karnataka High Court
Bhojanam in Hyderabad: Plated in Telugu flavours
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Joint parliamentary panel gets time till Monsoon Session to submit report on Bill to replace UGC
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B Nagi Reddis legacy through the eyes of a son
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Kerala Police to intensify D-Dad drive to tackle digital addiction among children
D-Dad, or Digital De-Addition, project focuses on curbing mobile phone and internet addiction among children through counselling and professional support
The High Courts interpreter section had found that the transcription and translation of the contents of compact discs was a humongous task that may take three to four months to complete
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Gang rape at Thiruvalla spa not linked to any quotation, say Kerala Police
Earlier, the spa owner had alleged that the assault was related to a quotation issued by a competitor.
Prohibitory orders imposed around counting centres in Malkajgiri and Cyberabad
Opposition MPs stage protest against India-U.S. trade deal outside Parliament
General strike in Bengaluru: Workers protesting around Town Hall arrested, taken away from spot
The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police
Firefighting hampered by hilly terrain, which prevents fire tenders from accessing the core affected area directly
Supreme Court refuses to entertain Jairam Ramesh's plea on retrospective environmental clearances
A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned how can the petitioner seek a review of its earlier verdict by way of a writ petition
Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title. This is against morality and public order. We will not allow you to release the film unless you tell us the changed title, the Supreme Court Bench observed.
General strike in Bengaluru: Workers protesting around Town Hall detained and arrested
The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari curates Femme Lens at Red Lorry Film Festival 2026
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Attempts being made to oust me from politics using false narratives: PMK founder S. Ramadoss
Mr. Ramadoss said talks were under way regarding the formation of an alliance for the upcoming Assembly elections and that a decision would be announced soon
Final safety audit begins for Chennai Metro Rails phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani
The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm system, among other facilities along this stretch
7.11 crore ATM van robbery case: Bengaluru police file chargesheet against nine accused
After an extensive probe lasting three months, the Investigating Officer has submitted the final report to the 56th ACMM CCH Court
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MLA withdraws plea from Supreme Court with liberty to apply for regular bail
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Did not abuse anyone, says Priyanka Gandhi, rejects Rijiju's charge of instigating MPs
Priyanka Gandhi targeted the government over the India-U.S. trade deal, alleging that it would adversely impact farmers
Bharat bandh: Trade union strike paralyses life in Kannur, Kasaragod districts of Kerala
In Kannur, trade unions organised a protest march to the railway station. In Kasaragod, the strike was total, with transport and trade coming to a standstill
UDF pledges to enhance Keralas health budget and provide universal coverage if elected
Expressing concern over high out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala, Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan promises to bring it down to affordable level
India-Pak T20 World Cup: BCB chief Aminul Islam to be in Colombo; ice-breaker meet with BCCI likely
Islam said the board will prepare a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that the assurances are cast in stone.
He claimed that ECI was issuing notices to voters to prove their citizenship based on flimsy reasons, and demanding documents, like passport and government employment certificates, that are hard to get for poor people
Watch: US Energy Secretary visits Venezuela in major oil policy shift
The United States has launched its highest-level energy engagement with Venezuela in nearly three decades. Energy Secretary Chris Wrights visit follows new licenses easing oil and gas production, signaling a major policy shift. Washington aims to boost Venezuelas energy output, revive infrastructure, and reshape regional energy dynamics amid geopolitical changes.
Tamil Nadu converts 73.5% of MoUs signed since 2021; 35% projects operational
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Telangana CM invites Defence Minister to Gandhi Sarovar foundation-laying ceremony in late February
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Kiren Rijiju reiterates claim of Congress MPs abusing Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju shared what he described as an illegal video recorded by a Congress MP
Woman dies after car driven by Haryana cop runs her over
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Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in first rape case
Bail granted on condition that MLA will appear before investigating officer on February 16 for interrogation and surrender his mobile phone
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HUL Q3 PAT surges 121% to 6,603 crore on one-off positive impact
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Ayurvod, the herbal liqueur from Poland, blends Ayurvedic flavours with Polish vodka
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A nationwide general strike is underway on February 12, 206, with trade unions claiming participation of nearly 30 crore workers across the country.
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Presented by Maruti Suzuki and Crunchyroll, the two-day festival will showcase a celebration of comics, cosplay, gaming and live entertainment, bringing together creators and fans under one roof
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In its escalating tensions with the U.S., Canada will find it difficult to mimic China, whose dominance over rare earths gave it leverage during the tariff war
The forum of central trade unions claims that it has mobilised an estimated 30 crore workers for the 'general strike' to protest against the new labour codes, among other issues
Trade unions hold day-long strike; services likely to be partly affected
New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Employees and workers associated with a joint forum of central trade unions observed a day-long strike on Thursday to show their resistance to anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the central government. The forum has claimed that 30 crore workers are being mobilised for a general strike to protest against the new labour codes, among other issues. All India Trade Union Congress General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur told PTI that the general strike started across the country on Thursday morning, and that she has received reports of the agitation from states, including Assam, Tamil Nadu,
Opposition MPs to protest outside the Makar Dwar fon Thursday, against what has been termed as anti-people clauses in the Indo-U.S. trade deal
