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Debt-ridden farmer scales 400 KV tower threatening to end life in Karnataka

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:25
According to sources, he had borrowed around ₹6 lakh in 2025 to drill a borewell and, subsequently, he had taken more loans for his children’s marriage
Categories: National News

Gold price today: Yellow metal slips; check 24K, 22K city-wise rates

Times of India - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:23
Gold prices dipped in India's futures market on Thursday, influenced by a slump in spot demand and weak global cues, despite a rise in New York futures. Major Indian cities saw a decline in 24K, 22K, and 18K gold rates compared to the previous day, with Chennai experiencing a slight unchanged rate for 18K gold.
Categories: National News

Young YouTuber ends life in Manikonda

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:21
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Watch: Is the ‘Hindi majority’ claim a statistical illusion?

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:17
Chapter 4 of Part I of the Report of the High-Level Committee on Union-State Relations deals with perhaps Tamil Nadu’s most sensitive issue — language. But this is not Tamil versus Hindi. This is about what the Constitution actually says, whether Hindi numbers are inflated, whether English needs protection and whether India’s language policy needs a reset. It also challenges three assumptions: that Hindi is spoken by most Indians; migration makes Hindi essential, and the Three-Language Formula is working.
Categories: National News

Crows found dead in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:17
The cause of death will be known only after the report from Poultry Disease Diagnosis and Surveillance Laboratory, Namakkal arrives.
Categories: National News

Watch: Supreme Court bans NCERT class 8 books with controversial chapter on judiciary

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:13
A day after taking suo motu cognisance of controversial references to “corruption” in a Class 8 Social Science textbook, the Supreme Court of India ordered a complete ban on its reprinting and digital circulation. The Court directed immediate seizure of copies and warned of contempt if its order is violated.
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‘Thaai Kizhavi’ movie review: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s masala comedy of gold standards signals a commanding new filmmaking voice

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:13
Radikaa Sarathkumar’s film, produced by Sivakarthikeyan, is a riotous rural comedy, which blends soul, style and subversion, and announces Sivakumar Murugesan as Tamil mainstream cinema’s most assured new disruptor
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Union Minister L Murugan inaugurates 10kW transmitter of Akashvani in Shivamogga

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:13
Union Government to establish content creator labs in 15,000 secondary schools to boost the ‘orange economy’
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When tradition becomes torture: Inside Bihar’s pakadua vivah cases

Times of India - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:11
Bihar witnesses a disturbing rise in 'pakadua vivah,' where men and boys are forced into marriage. Recent cases across districts like Samastipur and Patna involve students, teachers, and even minors abducted and wedded under duress. Viral social media videos expose these incidents, prompting urgent calls for stricter laws and swifter police action against perpetrators.
Categories: National News

Vice-President asks students to reject colonial mindset, extols achievements made post-2019 in J&K

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:08
Addressing the graduating students in his maiden visit to J&K after assuming office, C.P. Radhakrishnan urges all of them to focus on swadeshi innovation and solutions, which are rooted in Indian knowledge, resources, and needs
Categories: National News

US ups the ante: Warship leaves naval base amid n-talks with Iran

Times of India - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:07
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, departed Crete as the US increases military pressure on Iran. This move coincides with renewed indirect nuclear talks between the two nations, mediated by Oman. The US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, with multiple warships deployed in the region.
Categories: National News

No emergency surgery for Kerala Minister Veena George, ICU care to continue, says medical board

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:55
Continuous monitoring is necessary and travel is not advisable in her current condition, says board
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Kachanatham caste murders: Madras High Court upholds life sentences for 26, acquits one

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:53
In 2022, the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Sivaganga imposed life sentences on 27 persons belonging to a dominant, intermediate caste in the case
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Big relief for flyers: DGCA tweaks ticket refund, cancellation rules

Times of India - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:53
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised refund norms, allowing passengers to cancel or modify tickets without extra charges within 48 hours of booking. Airlines are also barred from levying charges for name corrections within 24 hours of booking directly through their website. These changes aim to streamline the refund process and enhance passenger convenience.
Categories: National News

3,000 new buses sought by State-run undertakings of Karnataka in budget

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:53
He expects introduction of smart cards to help achieve accuracy in maintaining data, and provide precise information about commuters, communities, and students using bus transport
Categories: National News

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK in no mood to give into Congress’ demand for more seats

Hindu - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:49
“It is not possible to accommodate their demand as we have to distribute seats to new allies,” a senior DMK leader told The Hindu on Thursday
Categories: National News

PM Modi, Netanyahu pose with Royal Enfield bike at tech summit in Israel

Times of India - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:47
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a moment with a Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 during a technology exhibition in Jerusalem. This bobber-style motorcycle, launched in late 2024, features a 349cc engine and unique styling. The leaders explored various innovations, highlighting the strong ties between the nations.
Categories: National News

'Tear gas, torched vehicles': 2000 L&T workers protesting over wages clash with cops

Times of India - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:43
Over 2,000 L&T contract workers protested at AM/NS India's Hajira plant demanding higher wages and better conditions. The demonstration turned violent, leading to police intervention with tear gas shells and the arrest of 20 workers. L&T has assured implementation of the Gujarat government's new labor code.
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