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Odisha caste row ends; children return to anganwadi centre, consume food cooked by Dalit employee

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:35
"I hope caste discrimination will not lurk its ugly head in the village anymore," Sharmistha Sethy, the woman anganwadi employee said
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Supreme Court finds ‘no good reason’ to entertain pleas for ‘hate speech’ FIR against Assam CM

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:32
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked the petitioners to approach the State High Court despite the petitioners pointing out that Himanta Biswa Sarma is the “boss of Assam”
Categories: National News

Ahead of Budget session, doctors urge T.N. government to double staff strength in hospitals

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:29
The committee appealed to CM M.K. Stalin to make appropriate announcements in the interim Budget to address the grievances of government doctors
Categories: National News

Bhupen Borah withdrew resignation after Congress high command’s intervention: AICC Assam in-charge

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:27
Meanwhile, Mr. Borah told reporters outside his residence that he has sought time from the Congress high command to reconsider his decision
Categories: National News

Snapdeal fined ₹5 lakh for selling toys violating BIS standards: CCPA

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:24
The CCPA has also issued notices to other e-commerce entities including Amazon and Flipkart
Categories: National News

Awkward scenes: Afridi and Tariq stand still as India snub handshake - Watch

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:11
India dominated Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo. The match saw India continue their 'no-handshake' policy, with players from both sides refraining from the customary gesture before and after the game, reflecting ongoing political tensions.
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Sabarimala women’s entry: Kerala Law Minister says govt to seek ‘balance’ between religious practices, constitutional rights ahead of SC hearing

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:11
P. Rajeeve says Sabarimala women’s entry issue poses ‘complex legal conundrums’ that the State will address with devotees’ interests and temple custom in mind
Categories: National News

CBSE clarifies eligibility for Class 10 two board exams policy: First exam mandatory for all

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:11
CBSE has clarified new Class 10 Board Exam rules starting 2026. Appearing in the first exam is mandatory; missing three or more subjects disqualifies students from the second attempt. The second exam is for improvement, compartment, or eligible replacement categories only. Additional subjects are not permitted, emphasizing the importance of appearing for all subjects initially.
Categories: National News

PM Modi to meet French President Macron in Mumbai on Feb 17; to review India-France strategic ties

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:05
PM Modi and President Macron's discussions will focus on cementing the strategic ties and further diversifying them into new and emerging areas
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Sivaratri: Devotees throng Aluva Manappuram in Kerala for rituals

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:01
Thousands offer ‘bali tharpanam’ (paying obeisance to ancestors) on banks of Periyar river at Aluva as part of Sivaratri on Monday morning
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Russia rejects Alexei Navalny poisoning charge, 'naturally'

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:58
Russia has dismissed accusations from European nations that it poisoned Alexei Navalny with epibatidine as "biased and baseless." Britain, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands said in a joint statement on Saturday that they believe Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a toxic substance derived from poison dart frogs. While the US is not disputing the charge, it has refrained from direct comments. Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, died in February 2024 at an Arctic penal colony.
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Older than London’s Big Ben, Palayamkottai’s historic clock is set to chime again

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:56
“Big Ben was installed in 1859, whereas this clock was manufactured in 1854 and installed in 1855. It was made by John Moore & Sons of Clerkenwell, a renowned London-based clockmaker,” said antique clock collector Robert Kennedy
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Bihar employment scheme: CM Nitish Kumar transfers ₹2,500 crore to 25 lakh women

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:56
State Government, so far, transferred ₹18,100 crore to bank accounts of 1.81 crore women beneficiaries under the scheme
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Pakistan: 2 killed, 14 injured in IED blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:54
A bomb blast near a police station in Pakistan's Bannu district has claimed at least two lives, including a child, and injured 14 others. The improvised explosive device, reportedly a time bomb attached to a motorcycle, detonated near shops. Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation, with officials condemning the act as an attack on peace.
Categories: National News

Rajpal Yadav gets relief: Delhi HC grants interim bail in cheque bounce case

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:54
Actor Rajpal Yadav has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court in cheque bounce cases after depositing Rs 1.5 crore. The court suspended his sentence, allowing him to remain out of custody until March 18, with conditions including a personal bond and surety. His wife expressed gratitude for industry support amidst speculation about debt repayment.
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Shivamogga airport to get night landing facility by October, says KSIIDC Chairperson

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:53
The night landing facility had been delayed because it requires sensitive technical elements in addition to electrical work
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