Widespread arrests roil Iran weeks after security forces crushed protests
A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country
Why Makkahs Grand Mosque marble feels cool even in peak summer? Secret behind Kaabas chill
Barefoot pilgrims at the Kaaba enjoy cool marble even in extreme heat, a marvel of engineering. Thassos marble, known for its high solar reflectance and thermal conductivity, disperses heat efficiently. Combined with insulating layers and architectural airflow, this sophisticated system ensures comfortable walking surfaces in one of the world's hottest locations, a testament to thoughtful design.
TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown
Watch: Bangladesh elections: a decisive mandate | The Hindu Editorial
With a landslide verdict in its favour, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the government in Dhaka, with its leader, Tarique Rahman, becoming the countrys first male Prime Minister elected to the post in decades
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UAE weather: Mercury to hit 34C today; authorities warns of early morning fog
UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy skies on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Fog is likely to reduce visibility in coastal and internal areas, especially early in the morning. Daytime temperatures will be warm, reaching up to 34C, while early mornings will be cooler, around 9C. Drivers should exercise caution due to potential mist.
Iran says US talks can progress if excessive demands avoided
Tehran: A senior adviser to Irans Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said negotiations between Tehran and Washington could advance and protect mutual interests if they are grounded in realism and avoid excessive demands. Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Irans Defence Council, made the remarks in an interview with Qatars Al Jazeera, which was published on Friday, February Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Quadrupled seats in Parliament, will be vigilant Opposition in Bangladesh: Ameer Shafiqur Rahman
The remarks of Jamaat-e-Islami leader came a day after the largest Islamist party of Bangladesh alleged that the election process had inconsistencies and fabrications
Separate talks on Iran and Ukraine-Russia set for Tuesday in Geneva, source says
A U.S. delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with meet Iranians
U.S. used Anthropic's Claude during theVenezuela raid: report
The United States captured President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid and whisked him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges early in January.
Masked-prowler video tops sheriff's list of clues to Nancy Guthrie abduction
The Sheriff said release of the video, which took days to retrieve and reassemble from discarded digital data likely left unarchived on Google servers, immediately generated a flood of nearly 5,000 calls from tipsters
U.S. Military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three
President Donald Trumps administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area
U.S. waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump signals visit
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control granted general licenses to BP, Chevron, Eni, Repsol and Shell authorising transactions related to oil or gas sector operations in Venezuela, with certain conditions
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Trump says change in power in Iran would be best thing that could happen
The U.S. President confirmed that hes deploying a second aircraft carrier group to West Asia for potential military action against Iran
Singapore ranks as the worlds most religiously diverse nation in a 2026 study by Pew Research Center, scoring 9.3 on its Religious Diversity Index. Covering 201 countries and drawing on 2,700 censuses, the report tracks global shifts: Christians remain largest, Muslims grow fastest, the unaffiliated reach 24.2%, and Asia-Pacific emerges most diverse regionally.
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In Dhaka, a new dawn and a gathering storm
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is set to form the government in Dhaka after a landslide victory, but jubilation is also palpable at the Jamaat-e-Islami headquarters, as the party-led alliance has secured 77 seats. As the country prepares for its first elected government since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas ouster in August 2024, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges
Trump quips about where he might move after White House as smiling Melania nods her approval
Arbaaz Patel and Nikki Tamboli have been dating for years. Though he had never proposed before, Arbaaz went down on one knee on The 50, and Nikki accepted, despite their religious differences and her father's disapproval.
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Priyanka Chopra wowed on the Variety magazine cover, showcasing five stunning looks ranging from a pearl-detailed plunging gown to bubblegum pink, wine-red, and champagne ensembles.
Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin Film Festival amid Gaza row
Her statement comes after jury president Wim Wenders response to a question on Gaza at a press conference, where he stated, We cannot really enter the field of politics, calling filmmakers the counterweight to politics
US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at home
New Jersey man found guilty of killing brother and his family, then lighting fires to cover it up
India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal
Indias autonomy and global credibility could be undermined by its unilateral trade deal with the United States
History, bloodshed, and politics: Why Jamaat-e-Islami remains unacceptable to Bengali muslims
The world is well aware of how Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has been based on its policies, and Bengali Muslims also clearly remember the past role played by Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh.
Engineering Safety, Delivering Complexity: Vinmec's Model for Advanced Care in Asia
As India's outbound medical travel accelerates, Vinmec is emerging as a credible regional provider by pairing system-engineered safety with advanced clinical capabilities.
Trump's Harvard move reflects one of his go-to tactics: Lawsuits
European leaders face tough talks at Munich Security Conference
European leaders return to the Munich Security Conference facing tough discussions on Ukraine, Greenland and NATO. European leaders face tough talks at Munich Security Conference
Compton's in Saratoga suggests uncertain future
Navy fires commanding officer of destroyer USS Mason
State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications
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Two men jailed in UK for Islamic State-inspired plot to kill hundreds of Jews
Sources in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) say India and Bangladesh have a settled border and it makes no sense to shoot to kill someone; besides, they add that former PM Sheikh Hasinas comments on Bangladeshs internal affairs will pose a challenge to normalisation of ties
Iran announces enquiry team to investigate deadly protests
A fact-finding committee has been formed with representatives from relevant institutions and is collecting documents and hearing statements, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani told the local news agency ISNA
Women, minority representation at two-decade low in Bangladesh
According to Election Commission data, only 84 women contested the election accounting for barely 4.08% of the total candidate pool
Watch: Bangladesh Gen Z hope new government honours spirit of student-led uprising
Young voters in Bangladesh have urged the new BNP-led government to go beyond a peaceful election and deliver meaningful reform. Many Gen Z voters say the spirit of last years student-led uprising must be honoured through justice, transparency and equal opportunities.
Congress, AITMC congratulate BNP for winning parliamentary elections in Bangladesh
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extend greetings to the victorious BNP a day after voting had ended in the neighbouring country
Tarique Rahmans BNP alliance wins absolute majority of 212 Parliament seats in Bangladesh poll
Transfer of power likely by February 17 or 18, say interim government sources; PM Modi congratulates Mr. Rahman on his win, says India will continue support for a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh
Accused Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in U.S. court over alleged plot against Sikh separatist Pannun
Gupta has been jailed in Brooklyn since his June 2024 extradition to the U.S. from the Czech Republic, where he had been arrested a year earlier. He had pleaded not guilty previously
As the housing market stalls, Zillows CEO sees AI as an ingredient rather than a threat that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.
U.N. 'extremely worried' by Cuba crisis
We are extremely worried about Cuba's deepening socio-economic crisis amid a decades-long financial and trade embargo, extreme weather events, and the recent U.S. measures restricting oil shipments, says U.N. human rights office spokesperson
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U.S. files new lawsuit against Harvard seeking documents on admissions process
U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier this month that his administration was seeking $1 billion from Harvard to settle probes into school policies
Watch: What the Bangladesh 2026 election results really mean
In this special election analysis, host Smriti speaks with Kallol Bhatacharjee reporting from Dhaka on Bangladeshs dramatic 2026 polls. With the Awami League barred and the BNP resurgent, is this a true democratic reset after the 2024 uprising?
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U.S. spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds
The Democrats on the Foreign Relations panel, led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, criticised the practice of third-country deportations as costly, wasteful and poorly monitored in the report and called for serious scrutiny of a policy that now operates largely in the dark
Watch: Bangladesh elections: What does BNPs win mean for India?
In Bangladeshs big election, the BNP scores a major win against the Islamist Jamaat in coalition NCP Gen Z party that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Muhammad Yunus delivers on his promise of elections, but without the Awami League, can the results from Bangladeshs poll be politically sustainable? And what does it mean for India? We will get you ground reports from The Hindus Kallol Bhattacherjee in Dhaka.
Friday the 13th is here: Shocking legends from across the globe that explain why millions fear it
Across cultures, fear of unlucky dates reflects shared anxieties shaped by local beliefs. Western traditions link Friday the 13th to Christian and Norse lore, while Spain fears Tuesday the 13th, Italy Friday the 17th, and parts of East Asia avoid the number four. In India, the number 13 is sometimes associated with Rahu, symbolising cosmic disruption.
Rubio holds talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
Mr. Rubio and Mr. Wang met at a major hotel in the Bavarian capital, shaking hands but not speaking to reporters. Washington and Beijing have been locked in a standoff over tariffs since Mr. Trump returned to power last year.
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Zelenskyy blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych over memorial helmet
An impassioned Heraskevych, who is allowed to remain at the Games despite not competing, told reporters at the Cortina Sliding Centre that he believed his disqualification was otally wrong.
Five takeaways from the Bangladesh election
The election offers India an opportunity to repair ties with Bangladesh, which took a hit in the post-Hasina months.
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Watch: From exile to power: Who is Bangladeshs new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
Bangladeshs February 12 election marks a dramatic political shift, with the BNP surging ahead and Tarique Rahman poised to return to power after nearly two decades in exile. The vote follows the 2024 uprising and a reshaped political landscape.
FBI increasing reward for information in Guthrie case to $100,000, releases new photos
The FBI doubled the reward; they also released new visuals of the suspect
Britains High Court rules ban on Palestine Action unlawful
London: Britains High Court has ruled that the governments decision to outlawed the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful. Judges Victoria Sharp, Jonathan Swift and Karen Steyn said Friday the ban will remain in place while the government considers whether to appeal. Also ReadAncient mosques, churches and monuments damaged in Gaza Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Golden surprise: Saudi schoolboy brings gold from home to gift classmates
A Riyadh primary school pupil caused a stir by gifting classmates gold jewellery from his mother's drawer. School officials promptly contacted the family, who confirmed the items were theirs. The jewellery was returned, and the matter was resolved internally, highlighting the need for swift school and parent responses to unusual situations.
U.K. terrorism ban on Palestine Action group unlawful, court rules after appeal
Palestine Action was proscribed in July, having increasingly targeted Israel-linked defence companies particularly Elbit Systems in Britain with direct action, often blocking entrances or spraying red paint
Indonesia trains up to 8,000 troops for Gaza under Trump reconstruction plan
Jakarta: Indonesia has begun training a contingent of up to 8,000 soldiers it plans to send as part of an international peacekeeping force to Gaza, the first firm commitment to a critical element of US President Donald Trumps postwar reconstruction plan. Indonesia has experience in peacekeeping operations as one of the top 10 contributors to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNPs win in Bangladesh
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, February 13, spoke to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his partys victory in the neighbouring countrys parliamentary elections and extended Indias continued commitment to the peace, progress and prosperity of the people of both countries. The BNP on Friday is cruising towards a sweeping Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Tissa Vitarana, leader of Sri Lankas LSSP, dies at 91
The leftist politician is known for his contribution to the APRC report, seen as a crucial starting point on power devolution to the Tamils
Bangladeshi voters endorse sweeping democratic reforms in national referendum
According to the Election Commission, 60.2% of voters backed the reform package
Bangladesh elections: BNPs Hindu leader wins from Dhaka constituency
Dhaka: Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, a senior BNP leader from the minority Hindu community, won a Dhaka constituency on Friday, February 13, in Bangladeshs 13th national parliamentary election. Roy won the Dhaka-3 seat with 99,163 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shahinur Islam, the state-run BSS news agency reported. The former state ministers win Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Zimbabwe pull off T20 World Cup shock, beat Australia by 23 runs
Colombo: Zimbabwe rode on collective brilliance to pull off the first big upset of the ongoing T20 World Cup, stunning injury-ravaged former champions Australia by 23 runs here on Friday. This was only the second time that the African nation defeated the traditional heavyweights in the format, having last beaten them back in the 2007 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BNP: Back in power after 20 years
Bangladeshi Nationalist Partys ascent to power after 20-years marks a turning point in countrys politics, following violent protests in 2024 which toppled Sheikh Hasina government
Sheikh Mohammed unveils DH1 billion campaign to fight hunger this Ramadan
Dubai's Ruler has launched the 'Edge of Life' campaign to combat child hunger, aiming to save five million children under five from malnutrition-related deaths. This initiative, coinciding with Ramadan, seeks to raise AED1 billion for vital programs.
Father of Indian student killed in U.S. dies just before $29 million settlement
A relative said that the family is currently mourning, and it was not appropriate to speak about the settlement money.
Second U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly heading to West Asia as Iran tensions run high
The Ford's deployment, first reported by The New York Times, will put two carriers and their accompanying warships in the region; already, the USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying guided-missile destroyers are in the Arabian Sea
Germany's far-right woos unhappy car workers
In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife
Kim Jong Un's daughter is close to be designated as future leader, says South Korean spy agency
South Korean officials initially expressed doubt that Kim Jong Un's daughter could be chosen as a North Korean leader, citing the country's deeply conservative culture and tradition of male-dominated leadership
UAE updates foundation stage admission criteria for British Schools: Key changes explained
New rules for private schools with British curricula will assess children born September-December for Foundation Stage 1 readiness from 2026-27. A one-time transition allows 2022 births to be placed in FS1 or FS2 based on assessment. Decisions are final. Other curricula see 2021 births eligible for Kindergarten 1 next academic year.
Shooting at South Carolina State University residence complex kills 2, wounds 1
University officials have not confirmed the victims' identities or the condition of the person wounded, the school said in a news release
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Hello Kitty designer bows out after 40 years in charge
Yuko Yamaguchi has been responsible since 1980 for the design of Kitty, who is officially not a cat but a little girl from London, overseeing her rise to the epitome of Japan's kawaii cute soft power
UN approves 40-member scientific panel on impact of artificial intelligence
The vote in the 193-member assembly was 117-2, with the United States and Paraguay voting o and Tunisia and Ukraine abstaining
UAE announces reduced working hours for public and private sector employees this Ramadan
The UAE has announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during Ramadan. Federal government employees will work from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Private sector employees will see a daily reduction of two working hours, with flexibility for remote and staggered schedules.
Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building to ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman claimed election victory on Friday, a top party official told AFP, after the first polls since a deadly 2024 uprising
BNP secures clear majority in Bangladesh polls; Tarique Rahman set to become PM
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its alliance have claimed a decisive victory in the 13th parliamentary elections, local media reported on Friday, citing unofficial results. The announced results showed that the BNP-led alliance has won 210 seats, setting the stage for the formation of a new government led by BNP. Citing party sources, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
