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SWELECT Energy posts Rs.9.52 crore PAT for Q3

18 Feb 2026 | 1:26 AM

Chennai, Feb 17 (UNI) Renewable energy player SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd on Tuesday said it closed the third quarter ended 31.12.2025 with an after tax profit of Rs.9.52 crore as against loss of Rs.10.58 crore logged during the previous year corresponding period.

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Farooq Abdullah warns of grave crisis in India, hails Kerala’s secular model

18 Feb 2026 | 1:12 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday warned that the country is facing a serious crisis, even as he hailed Kerala as a shining example of secularism, communal harmony, and democratic resilience.

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Exotrail to provide electric propulsion systems to Pixxel

18 Feb 2026 | 12:57 AM

Chennai, Feb 17 (UNI) Indian satellite company Pixxel has signed an agreement with French electric propulsion provider Exotrail to power its upcoming satellite missions with advanced electric propulsion systems.

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Farooq Abdullah warns of grave crisis in India, hails Kerala’s secular model

18 Feb 2026 | 12:38 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and senior National Conference leader, Farooq Abdullah, today warned that the country is facing a serious crisis, even as he hailed Kerala as a shining example of secularism, communal harmony and democratic resilience.

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IFR-2026: World's Navies gather in Vizag for powerful display of maritime unity

18 Feb 2026 | 12:10 AM

Parwinder Sandhu
Visakhapatnam, Feb 17 (UNI) The stage is set for the third edition of the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, being hosted by the Indian Navy off the coast of Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, with warships from friendly foreign nations sailing in one after another to take part in the mega maritime event.

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World's Navies gather in Vizag for powerful display of Maritime Unity

17 Feb 2026 | 11:40 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
Visakhapatnam, Feb 17 (UNI) The stage is set for the third edition of the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, being hosted by the Indian Navy off the coast of Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, with warships from friendly foreign nations sailing in one after another to take part in the mega maritime event.

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Kerala: Massive fire at textile showroom in Kozhikode

17 Feb 2026 | 11:13 PM

Kozhikode, Feb 17 (UNI) A major fire broke out at a textile showroom in Kozhikode city on Tuesday evening.

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Kerala is the country's most promising destination for knowledge industry: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

17 Feb 2026 | 10:55 PM

Kannur, Feb 17 (UNI) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan while laying the foundation stone of Kerala Science Park-IT Park at Ancharakandy on Tuesday, said that Kerala is the country's most promising destination for knowledge industries.

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TN Interim Budget akin to ear-boring event for babies : EPS

17 Feb 2026 | 10:54 PM

Chennai, Feb 17 (UNI) The main opposition AIADMK on Tuesday termed the Interim Budget presented by
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, with Assembly elections a few weeks away, as akin to
ear-piercing (ear boring) ceremony for babies, '"Kadhu Kuthu event", normally a euphemism for cheating
(the people).

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A. Suresh, former PA to Chief Minister V S Achuthanadhan attends Congress-led UDF's "puthuyuga yathra" at Palakkad

17 Feb 2026 | 10:53 PM

Palakkad, Feb 17 (UNI) A. Suresh of Malampuzha, who is the former Personal Assistant (PA) to the late Chief Minister and CPI(M) Politbureau member V S Achuthanandhan, attended the Opposition leader V D Satheeshan-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Puthuyuga Yathra in a public function held at Palakkad Stadium, on Tuesday.

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Siddaramaiah to decide on leadership, says Shivakumar

17 Feb 2026 | 10:30 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 17 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday dismissed speculation about a possible leadership change in the state Congress, saying any decision or message on the matter will come directly from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the appropriate time.

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TRADEX Kerala-2026 to enhance State’s global trade footprint: Minister Rajeeve

17 Feb 2026 | 10:08 PM

Kochi, Feb 17 (UNI) Industries Minister P. Rajeeve today said that TRADEX Kerala 2026, an international buyer–seller meet designed to connect Kerala’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with global markets, will significantly boost the State’s contribution to international trade.

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WSW signs MoU for women-led electric mobility initiative

17 Feb 2026 | 9:46 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 17 (UNI) The Women Safety Wing (WSW) of Telangana Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shrey Mobility LLP, an authorised dealer of BGauss electric two-wheelers, to implement the Women-Led Mobility Livelihoods Pilot – Hyderabad.

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WSW signs MoU for women-led electric mobility initiative

17 Feb 2026 | 9:46 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 17 (UNI) The Women Safety Wing (WSW) of Telangana Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shrey Mobility LLP, an authorised dealer of BGauss electric two-wheelers, to implement the Women-Led Mobility Livelihoods Pilot – Hyderabad.

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Not Everyone Who Dreams Can Become MGR” : EPS at hit film epic "Idhayakani" 225-day re-release fete in digital format

17 Feb 2026 | 9:42 PM

Chennai, Feb 17 (UNI) Amid the ongoing Assembly session and taking time from his busy
political and election schedule, AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition
Edappadi K. Palaniswami, today paid rich tributes to Party Founder and matinee idol
M G Ramachandran, popularly called as MGR at the grand celebration marking the 225th
day of the re-release of his iconic 1975 film Idhayakani at a city theatre on Tuesday evening.

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