NLC India signs MoU with Cuddalore district administration for infrastructure projects
Sooryavanshi headlines U-19 World Cup team of the Tournament
The 14-year-old Sooryavanshi, who scored a majestic 175 from 80 balls in the final against England and was subsequently crowned Player of the Tournament, is joined by compatriots Kanishk Chouhan and Henil Patel in the 12-member team
Afghanistan opts to bat against New Zealand
Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup opener in Chennai
Puducherry government issues advisory after avian influenza detection in Chennai crow samples
According to an official, surveillance has been intensified in wetlands, poultry farms, and live bird markets in Puducherry. Residents urged not to handle sick or dead birds.
Chidambaram Natyanjali festival to begin on February 13
On Maha Shivaratri (February 15), the programme would begin at 6 p.m. and go on till 1.35 a.m. the next day.
Punjab government suspends 2 IAS officers
Although the reasons for their suspension were not specified in the orders, sources said that it stemmed from a six-year delay in procuring smartphones for Anganwadi workers under the Union Government's Mission Saksham Anganwadi
BIFFes 2026: In White Snow, a banned film fined its way through the Himalayas
In White Snow, a moving Urdu film by Praveen Morchhale, we follow Fatima, a determined mom on a wild adventure through the Himalayas as she fights to show her son Ameers banned short film
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to direct Railways to release funds for land acquisition, compensation
In a letter to Prime Minister Modi, CM Stalin urged him to reconsider the Thoothukudi-Madurai and Tindivanam-Tiruvannamalai railway projects, which he claimed are on hold
Unnao rape: Sengar moves Supreme Court seeking bail in death case of survivor's father
On January 19, the Delhi High Court had refused to suspend Sengar's 10-year jail term in the case on the grounds of delay in trial, saying it was partly caused by the multiple applications he had filed in the matter
Saaspocalypse: Why did Anthropics Claude Cowork plugins spook markets | The Hindu Explains
Claudes legal pluginautomating NDA triage, contract review, and compliance trackingtriggered the sharpest market reaction
Mahmood Akram: For a Young Polyglot, Language is a Bridge, Not a Battle
For Mahmood Akram, a 19-year-old from Tamil Nadu, Indias linguistic diversity is not chaos but possibility. Akram can read and write nearly 400 languages, understand 46, and speak ten fluently, including Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. A child prodigy, he learnt the English alphabet and all 299 Tamil characters by [] The post Mahmood Akram: For a Young Polyglot, Language is a Bridge, Not a Battle first appeared on .
Very excited to invite India to join Pax Silica, says top U.S.official
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order removing the punitive 25% tariffs imposed on India for its purchases of Russian oil
In Frames: Medaram and the rhythms of devotion
The Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara held in Medaram, a small forest village in Telangana, draws crores of devotees who seek to honour the forest goddesses
Stalin urges PM Modi to expedite rail projects in TN, seeks release of pending funds
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite sanctioned railway projects in the state. Stalin highlighted delays in fund releases by the Ministry of Railways, impacting land acquisition and causing uncertainty for landowners. He requested full and priority funding for ongoing projects and the revival of those in abeyance.
Shivamogga police open fire, arrest rowdy-sheeter and his associates near Bhadravathi
Mubarak alias Dicchi, the rowdy-sheeter, suffered a gunshot wound on his right leg. He has been facing several charges including murder, attempted murder and extortion.
Why is Dreamliners fuel system under watch? | Explained
What happened on a recent Air India flight? Why are certain fuel control switches malfunctioning? Werent precautionary checks undertaken after the Ahmedabad mishap in June last year? What is the risk it poses to the engine when switches are faulty?
Stalin seeks Modis intervention on stalled rail projects as TN heads to polls
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite sanctioned railway projects. He highlighted persistent fund release delays by the Ministry of Railways. These delays are impacting critical projects and causing uncertainty for landowners. Stalin requested full and priority fund allocation and the revival of stalled projects.
Army Chief reviews counter-terror ops in Jammu and Kashmir, deliberates on infusion of advanced tech
The Chief of Army staff attended a high-level security review meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah and visited White Knight Headquarters in Jammu
Mr. Stalin said he was constrained to write the letter in the light of some factually incorrect information being spread in the media in this regard
Delhi air quality slightly improves, AQI level at 196
This is an improvement compared February 7, when the AQI stood at 227 at 4 p.m., in the poor category
For the year 2022-23, the top three States in this category were Uttar Pradesh (32,430 crore), Rajasthan (18,814 crore), and Tamil Nadu (16,048 crore), according to volume 1 of the commissions report
Watch | Our relations has reached a new level: PM Modi in Malaysia
PM Modi in Malaysia LIVE: Prime Minister holds bilateral talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim
The talks are expected to result in multiple agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across various sectors
How is India tackling mental health crisis? | Explained
What has the Budget allocated for mental health institutions? Will it be enough to tackle an emergency?
Trump aims to hold first meeting of new Board of Peace in Washington later in February
The meeting, proposed for February 19, would include both world leaders who accepted Mr. Trump's invitation in January to join the board as well as members of an executive committee for Gaza
When institutional reliability matters: the story of di-ethylene glycol
Indias encounter with DEG has occurred at multiple points over the past four decades, leaving behind a trail of deaths. The lesson here is to build credible government institutions that can safeguard public health
Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman's death
Renee Good was killed on January 7 as she was driving away from immigration officers in a Minneapolis neighbourhood
Polling opens in Thai general election
No party is forecast to win an outright majority, and coalition negotiations are expected to follow the results.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
We will pay, Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother
Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return
Mysterious gas leak causes panic in Jammu; probe launched to identify nature of substance
Several residents of Rani Bagh complained of breathlessness following the sudden leakage of gas from an abandoned cylinder lying at the scrap dealers premises, say officials
TN to hold intl epigraphy meet from Feb 11 to 14
Tech-based dry cleaners, kiosk to take quick printouts
Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11
The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehrans nuclear programme
Abbas Araghchi | The diplomat on a tightrope
Irans Foreign Minister faces the daunting task of finding a diplomatic way out of tensions with the U.S. without compromising key national security interests at a time when the economy struggles and internal tensions remain high after the January crackdown
TN incinerates 233 ivory pieces as per Madras HC orders
Metros elevated corridors to be completed by 2027
Kangayam GH far from complying with manpower, infrastructure needs as per IPHS 2022 norms
BJP gave zero for TN in budget, people of TN will return the same in election: Stalin
Anbumani condemns crackdown on protesting midday meal workers
Jawahirullah pitches five seats for MMK in DMK-led Secular Progressive Front
Govt. to flag off 500 e-buses to mark year in power: CM
Chief Secretary orders citywide safety review of construction works
MCD Commissionersproject approval limit increased to 50 cr.
Subcontractor arrested for not reporting accident that led to motorcyclists death
Role of company owner and workers involved in the project being probed; AAP seeks Delhi Police Commissioners suspension,says govt. tried to project that the man himself jumped into the pit along with his motorcycle; police deny lapses, say they helped the family
EPS accuses DMK of deploying panchayat secretaries, MGNREG staff for election work
Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for first phase of Shakti Corridor
More staff to ensure steady power supply in summer
Purnea MP arrested in 31-year-old case, sent to two-day judicial custody
Opposition leaders criticise late-night action against Pappu Yadav, who has been highlighting the alleged death and rape of a medical aspirant in Patna; court to hear bail plea tomorrow
TN seals short-term power purchase
Pvt Bill seeks diversity in judicial postings
Penalties, warnings fail to curb wrong-side driving on city roads
Police should conduct a special drive, raise awareness to prevent such violations, say residents; traffic police official says they have identified 230 spots where people are prone to drive on wrong side, and have installed cameras to issue challans
Vaishnaw tours semicon and chip firms in Bengaluru
Regional finale of Cerebration Corporate Quiz on Sunday
Omission in RTI plea: Panel orders dept action against deputy tahsildar
Proposed Bill on menstrual leave in Karnataka put on the back burner
The Bill was proposed to be introduced during the last Winter session in Belagavi, but was not
Nights get warmer in city, Feb could set the stage for summer 2026
Its not been a very nice time in my life: Brook on dealing with the bouncer incident
Harry Brook faced a financial penalty and a final warning from the England and Wales Cricket Board after an altercation with a bouncer in Wellington
Tamil Nadu incinerates 233 ivory pieces as per Madras high court orders
Youth arrested for stalking, threatening college student in Triplicane
Zaman S. Khan wins Kochi round of The Hindu BusinessLine Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026
Khan will now represent Kochi at the grand finale scheduled to be held at the BSE, Mumbai, on February 21
Minister opens memorial pillar for Mordhana dam in Vellore for completion of 25 years
Milk from Chennai Corporation cow sheds becomes a hit among residents
A GCC official says the main aim of running shelters is to reduce instances of man-animal conflict on the streets
Police Inspector killed, 13 injured after swing collapses at Surajkund Mela in Faridabad
Haryana Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma, who visited the accident spot, said that directions were issued for a thorough investigation of the entire incident and assured strict action against the culprits
Driver dies as truck plunges into sea at Chennai port
ISL | Tough to catch up with teams that have a head start, says Chennaiyin FC coach Miranda
Every child in conflict is one in need of protection
DMK MP moves Bill seeking reservation in higher judiciary
DMK MP P Wilson in his private members bill argued that the current composition of the higher judiciary is not representative of the countrys social diversity.
27-storey landmark takes shape at Central Square, to be ready in 2027
CMRL officials say nearly 20% of the work has been completed; the 350-crore building will house a rooftop hotel, office spaces, retail outlets, and a multiplex; it will be linked to the Central Metro Rail Station and Park Town MRTS station
Forgetting Hindu sentiments led to Partition: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
We said we respect all religions because we are Hindus. There are people who say this was wrong. Islam and Christianity still exist in India. There are skirmishes, but the country has remained united, says Bhagwat
Budget allocates 30 crore for SMA treatment
Kerala actor allegedly harassed at hotel in Chennai
Three held for land fraud using forged documents in Chennai
Water supply to be affected in two zones in north Chennai on February 9
BJP functionary arrested for helping robbers in Coimbatore
Two killed, five injured in car crash on ORR near Pocharam
Information has been weaponised: K.R. Meera
International symposium on Parkinsons disease in Thiruvananthapuram
T.N. should give zero seats to NDA in Assembly election for providing nothing to the State: Stalin
Tamil Nadu has been ranked number one in the Centres ratings under DMK rule; despite this, the BJP-led Union govt. has not offered the poll-bound State any benefits in the Budget, the Chief Minister says
3,617 govt. schools close in Karnataka between 2020-21 and 2025-26
Davis Cup: Big-serving Dhakshineswar helps India pull level against the Netherlands
PARD announces free competitive exam coaching for underprivileged students
DGGI arrests man for utilising fake GST input tax credit
Three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan's Kota; several feared trapped
There is a possibility that several people are trapped. The police and administration reached the site promptly, and rescue operations are underway. Some people have been pulled out, Local MLA Sandeep Sharma said
New barricades installed under Raidurg Metro to regulate pedestrian crossings
YSRCP leaders take part in Chalo Guntur, express solidarity with Rambabu
Former Minister Gudivada Amarnath alleges political vendetta behind attack on Ambati Rambabus residence, says Kapu leaders will fight repression and misuse of Tirumala laddu issue for politics
A bookon what it means to be a doctor
The golden jubilee anniversary of the batch of doctors who graduated from Madras Medical College in 1975 was celebrated recently
KTR alleges 'deliberate exclusion' of Telangana in Union Budget
Telangana's BRS leader K T Rama Rao criticizes the Union Budget. He claims the budget favors states going to polls, neglecting Telangana. Rao points to special mentions for Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. He states Telangana, a strong economic player, is deliberately excluded from key initiatives. This selective approach, he argues, undermines federalism and creates regional inequality.
Supreme Court relief to Tamil Nadu Govt in Vice-Chancellor appointment row
The Supreme Court has backed Tamil Nadu's authority to appoint university vice-chancellors. This decision overturns a Madras High Court order that had halted the state's power. The Supreme Court noted the High Court acted too quickly. The matter now returns to the High Court for a decision within six weeks.
134-year-old SirM.Ct. M Higher Secondary School calls on its alumni
The school management hosted old students for the first alumni meet held on January 26 in its campus in Purasawalkam
