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Swipe, match, murder: How dating apps became hunting grounds for blackmailers and killers

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:52
Dating apps, promising connection, have become a breeding ground for crime. From extortion and blackmail to murder, criminals exploit fake profiles and emotional manipulation. Cases across India reveal a disturbing pattern of predators using technology and fear to target unsuspecting users, leading to devastating consequences.
Categories: National News

'I am not a Rahulian': Congress rift blows up as Mani Shankar Aiyar goes on name-calling spree

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:47
Mani Shankar Aiyar invoked B.R. Ambedkar after the Congress distanced itself from his praise of Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan government. Aiyar criticized Rahul Gandhi and Pawan Khera, calling Khera a "puppet" and "parrot." He expressed contempt for Khera and questioned the party's handling of dissent, contrasting it with Nehru's era.
Categories: National News

Kerala tourism hits record high in 2025, footfall touches 2.58 crore

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:46
Among the districts, Idukki recorded the highest number of domestic tourist arrivals at 46,79,800, followed by Ernakulam (44,29,899), Thiruvananthapuram (43,75,846), Thrissur (31,24,696), Wayanad (14,73,710), and Kozhikode (14,69,253), says Kerala Tourism Minister
Categories: National News

BJP to head a Municipal Corporation for first time in Telangana

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:44
BJP won a Mayor post for the first time in erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh in 1981, when NSN Reddy became Mayor of Visakhapatnam
Categories: National News

Mandatory to appear in first board exam for Class 10 students: CBSE on two board exams policy

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:41
CBSE is starting with two board exams for Class 10 from 2026
Categories: National News

NGT clears Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project, cites ‘strategic importance’

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:37
The NGT took note of the “strategic importance” of the project
Categories: National News

Rohit Shetty residence firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch nabs main shooter

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:31
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has successfully detained the lead gunman connected to the recent shooting incident at the home of filmmaker Rohit Shetty in Rajasthan, alongside five other individuals. With this latest roundup, the tally of arrests reaches eleven, with further actions taken in Uttar Pradesh.
Categories: National News

Road crash victims to get cashless treatment: PM RAHAT claim limit, process explained

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:30
The government has launched the PM RAHAT scheme, offering cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for road accident victims. This initiative aims to provide crucial medical care within the 'Golden Hour,' with a seven-day cover and quick claim settlement. Victims or Good Samaritans can access the service by dialing 112.
Categories: National News

28 schools in Ahmedabad and Vadodara get bomb threat; searches underway

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:28
Nothing suspicious has been found so far, officials said
Categories: National News

Meet Team India's silent assassin who killed Pakistan's chase

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:27
Axar Patel's intelligent bowling, particularly his variations in length, proved crucial in India's T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan. His dismissal of Usman Khan and Babar Azam stifled Pakistan's chase. Patel, a flexible all-rounder, prioritizes team needs over batting order, showcasing adaptability both with ball and bat.
Categories: National News

Seven workers killed in chemical factory fire in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi, two trapped inside

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:25
The fire broke out in Bhiwadi's Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area; additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra said police came to know about the incident during a routine patrol
Categories: National News

RERA under fire from SC: Why are RERA annual reports important to protect interests of homebuyers?

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:21
A homebuyer advocacy group has alleged that several state regulators have failed to publish the annual reports mandated under the law. Has RERA improved project delivery? What are RERA reports and why are they important for protecting homebuyers? We take a look:
Categories: National News

Trisha condemns ‘distasteful remark’ after Tamil Nadu BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran’s comment draws ire

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:19
The actor’s statement comes just days after BJP politician Nainar Nagenthran made a crass remark about Trisha and actor and TVK chief Vijay
Categories: National News

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 25 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu Karaikal

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:13
They have been detained at the Kankesanthurai naval base for questioning
Categories: National News

Trisha Krishnan issues legal warning over distasteful remarks and political linking

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:11
Actress Trisha Krishnan has issued a strong legal statement. She is slamming distasteful remarks and any linking to politics. Krishnan stated she wishes to be defined solely by her craft. She emphasized her neutral stance on political matters. The actress requested her name not be dragged into unrelated issues. Her privacy and professional identity deserve respect.
Categories: National News

SC-ST dilemma: Karnataka’s Rohith Vemula Act against caste bias on college campus stuck in red tape

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:09
The debate on the proposed law has again come to the forefront after the Supreme Court of India stayed the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations 2026, followed by agitations both for and against the regulations
Categories: National News

'Fact, fiction and WhatsApp forwards': Karti Chidambaram on his 'cameo' in Dhurandhar

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:08
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has dismissed social media claims linking him and his father, former Union minister P Chidambaram, to a scene in the film Dhurandhar. He stated the allegations are a mix of fact, fiction, and WhatsApp forwards, questioning the lack of official records if such an event had occurred.
Categories: National News

Mani Shankar Aiyar says remarks on Kerala CM ‘blown out of proportion’

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:05
Senior Congress leader says the comment was just ‘half a line’ in his speech and that it was exaggerated
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