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P.K. Sasi quits as KTDC chairman amid rift with CPI(M)

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:56
Sasi says his resignation is due to ‘personal reasons’ and that he has ‘no plans to join UDF’
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Rajasthan: Man detained for threatening to 'shoot' Rahul Gandhi & 25 other Congress MPs

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:54
A man identifying as a Karni Sena spokesperson was detained in Kota for allegedly uploading a video threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi and 25 other Congress MPs. The threats were issued over alleged verbal abuse of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Both BJP and Karni Sena have denied any association with the accused.
Categories: National News

Assembly segment-wise developmental plans are being prepared says Vizianagaram Collector

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:51
The constituency-wise developmental plans would enable the government to select right industries and projects based on the availability of natural and human resources, says District Collector S. Ramasundar Reddy
Categories: National News

Supreme Court stays Madras HC orders which 'paralysed' Tamil Nadu Waqf Board

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:50
Senior advocate P. Wilson, for the Waqf Board, submitted that the January 8 interim order of the High Court had “virtually paralysed” its functioning
Categories: National News

From Gerald R Ford to INS Vikramaditya: A look at the world’s 10 biggest aircraft carriers

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:46
Aircraft carriers are powerful mobile airbases crucial for naval strategy, projecting power, and supporting diverse missions. From the technologically advanced USS Gerald R. Ford to the UK's Queen Elizabeth-class and Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov, these vessels showcase global naval capabilities and evolving designs.
Categories: National News

Odisha’s public debt likely to increase to 15.7% of GSDP from current 13.6% over next five years

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:36
Odisha Economic Survey tabled in State Assembly projects State’s annual growth rate at 7.9% in 2025-26 against expected all-India growth rate of 7.4% during same period
Categories: National News

Karachi gas explosion: 16 dead, several injured after illegal building collapse

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:35
A devastating gas explosion ripped through a residential building in Karachi's Soldier Bazaar early this morning, claiming at least 16 lives, including women and children. The blast caused a partial collapse of the ground-plus-two-storey structure, trapping victims under debris. Rescue efforts are underway, with authorities investigating the cause of the tragedy amidst ongoing concerns about building safety in the city.
Categories: National News

58 bird species documented during Campus Bird Count 2026 at Yenepoya university in Mangaluru

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:22
The Campus Bird Count 2026 was part of the university’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity awareness, environmental stewardship and citizen science initiatives
Categories: National News

Deadly thread in the sky: Why Chinese manjha remains a killer

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:11
Chinese manjha, a sharp synthetic kite string, poses a deadly threat during Indian festivals, causing severe injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists and birds. Despite government bans and enforcement drives, its illegal sale persists, turning a cherished tradition into a recurring public safety crisis.
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Congress top leadership holds review with Telangana CM and Ministers in New Delhi

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:04
The meeting was held a few days after the results of Telangana Municipal Polls-2026 were announced
Categories: National News

Freed of murder charges after 43 yrs, why is Indian-origin man still not free in US?

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:04
An Indian-origin man, exonerated after 43 years in prison for a murder conviction overturned due to withheld evidence, now faces deportation. Despite his release from state prison, he was immediately taken into federal immigration custody, with bail denied due to a decades-old minor drug felony.
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‘Expectations weighing him down’: Gavaskar reveals how Abhishek can survive T20 WC test

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:02
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes pressure is affecting India's young opening batter Abhishek Sharma's T20 World Cup form, advising him to build his innings patiently rather than forcing big shots early. He also praised Shivam Dube's explosive batting and highlighted Varun Chakravarthy's crucial role as a key bowler for India.
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US is planning to launch website that may make governments across Europe quite angry

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:53
The US government is reportedly planning to launch a website, freedom.gov, to display content banned by foreign governments, including alleged hate speech and terrorist propaganda. This initiative, led by Undersecretary Sarah Rogers, could strain relations with European allies and be perceived as an attempt to undermine national laws, despite past US efforts to promote free information access globally.
Categories: National News

India sees future, not fear in AI: PM Modi

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:43
Inaugurating the AI Impact Summit’s plenary session, the prime minister said that AI heralds a “profound transformation” in history
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Congress a divided house in Kerala, has no leader to match stature of Pinarayi Vijayan: K.V. Thomas

Hindu - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:39
K.V. Thomas, Kerala’s Special Representative with Cabinet rank in New Delhi, discusses the State’s political landscape, financial challenges, and prospects for the Left ahead of Assembly elections. He says Kerala has been pushed to ‘the brink of a financial crisis for political reasons’
Categories: National News

T20 WC: Full Super 8 schedule with match timings and venues

Times of India - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:38
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage is set with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, England, West Indies, New Zealand and South Africa qualifying. India topped Group A, while Australia were eliminated. The teams are split into two Super 8 groups, with fixtures across India and Sri Lanka from February 21 to March 1. The top two teams from each group will reach the semi-finals.
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