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Sewa-II Power Plant Generated Rs 3.6k Cr Revenue Since 2010: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated

Model Code of Conduct lifted after Telangana Municipal election process

Hyderabad: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) which was enforced for the second ordinary elections to urban local bodies in Telangana has been lifte

Economics will give way to politics and security in how nations make choices, Jaishankar says

Jaishankar said the world is witnessing the weaponisation of production, finance, leveraging of market shares and tightening of export controls

Malla Reddy Group of Institutions Hosts Indias Largest Mahashivaratri Celebration; 40,000-Strong Gathering Marks a Spiritual Milestone

Karnataka High Court quashes BJPs defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

The case was filed for allegedly issuing defamatory advertisements in mainstream newspapers against the then BJP government during the campaign f

Galgotias University Pavilion Emerges as a Key Attraction at AI Impact Summit 2026 with Rs. 350+ Crore AI Showcase

Galgotias University witnessed strong engagement and sustained footfall on Day One of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The five-day

CM Revanth Reddy pitches Telangana as biopharma investment destination

Hyderabad: Issuing a global call for investment in Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, February 17, pledged that his government

Biker throws acid on woman labourer in Punjabs Ludhiana

Ludhiana: An unidentified man on a motorcycle allegedly threw acid on a 40-year-old woman labourer in Punjabs Ludhiana, leaving her injured, poli

Heavy police deployment in Thorrur Municipality ahead of chairperson election

Hyderabad: Security has been intensified in Thorrur Municipality in Telangana ahead of the rescheduled municipal chairperson election. Police for

Kerala on the cusp of new development chapter under Vision 2031, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

CM says Kerala govt will initiate follow-up action on the three-day Vision 2031 conference recommendations, including legislative measures where

Imran Khan deserves to be treated with dignity and basic human consideration: former captains

Sunil Gavaskar, Greg Chappell, Kapil Dev, Clive Lloyd, Steve Waugh, Michael Atherton, Belinda Clark, were among the greats who signed the stateme

Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: Governments outstanding debt expected to increase to 10.71 lakh crore

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, while presenting the Interim Budget 2026-27, pointed to a lack of cooperation from the Union government towa

Power meets poise: The new BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro

BMWs X3 has long been the understated all-rounder in the luxury SUV space, but the new 30 xDrive M Sport Pro adds a noticeably sharper edge. We r

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Review | Rugged build, balanced performance in place of future-ready specs

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ that aims to push the boundaries with better durability, camera clarity and battery innovation

Land in focus at Geneva peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia are set for U.S.-mediated peace talks in Geneva, with land disputes dominating discussions. President Trump urges a swift deal

Kennedy interview: Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone on stepping into Anurag Kashyaps neo-noir thriller

Actors Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone open up on essaying complex characters in Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy, all set to stream on ZEE5

At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan

Northwest Pakistan witnessed deadly violence on Monday. Two bomb attacks and a gunfight claimed the lives of at least 11 security personnel and t

How a 19-year-old MP NEET aspirant argued his own case in Supreme Court and won MBBS seat

NEET aspirant Supreme Court case: A 19-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh successfully argued his own case before the Supreme Court, secu

India engaging global partners more intensively, says EAM S Jaishankar; cites recent trade deals

India is actively engaging with global partners from a strong stance. Recent trade agreements highlight this enhanced international cooperation.

Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035

The company said this investment will also catalyse an additional $150 billion across server manufacturing, cloud platforms, and supporting indus

Watch: CBSE Board Exams 2026 begin amid excitement and nervousness across India

The CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams have begun today, with over 46 lakh students appearing nationwide. Students arrived at their exam centres wi

Free power to handlooms, power-looms to be rolled out from April 1 in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Finance MinisterPayyavulaKeshav said the scheme will provide 200 units of free power per month to handloom weavers and 500 units to power-

Maragadha Naanayam 2: Aadhi, Nikkii Galrani and Priya Bhavani Shankars sequel film launched

Maragadha Naanayam 2 also features Sathyaraj, Munishkanth, Anandaraj, Danie, Arunraja Kamaraj, and Muruganandam in pivotal roles.

Kalithimbam tribal hamlet in Erode gets bus service

In the absence of a bus facility, students faced hardship while traversing the forest stretch and had sought the introduction of at least two ser

Trump slams energy deal between Californiaand Britain: report

Mr. Trump said it was inappropriate for Britain to be dealing with Democratic governor Gavin Newsom

How prenatal infections shape newborn health

About 6062% of pregnant women are estimated to experience some form of infection during their prenatal period. If not detected early, such infect

SC adjourns to April 22 hearing on CBIs appeal against bail to Lalu Prasad in Deoghar treasury scam

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to April 22 the hearing on a plea filed by the CBI, challenging the bail granted by the

'Trump angles for the biggest catch': Sen. Graham says Iran decision a matter of 'weeks, not months'

SoverignFX Aims to Bridge Global Markets for a New Wave of International Traders

How SoverignFX is simplifying cross-border trading for globally minded investors

S&P/ASX 200 closes on a high as miner BHP boosts Australian shares, banks remain flat; check top gainers, losers and best-performing sectors

The Australian sharemarket saw gains on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. BHP, the world's largest listed miner, reached a record high after reporting

Aditya Dhars production house faces blacklisting over Dhurandhar 2

Mumbai: Filmmaker Aditya Dhars production house B62 Studios could be blacklisted by the A-Ward office of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (

Kung Fu Meets Spring Unitree Spring Festival Gala Robots Present Cyber Real Kung Fu in the Year of the Horse

Infosys and Anthropic Announce Collaboration to Unlock AI Value across Complex, Regulated Industries

'No One Entitled To Visa': Marco Rubio Says 'Privilege' Can Be Withdrawn

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated that visas are ot a right and warned that the United States will revoke them if foreign visitor

Apparel Group Announces Strategic Partnership to Bring Iconic Australian Brand Cotton On to India

Aaj Kuch Toofani Karte Hain: Hanumankind and Thums Up Amp Up India Vs Pakistan ICC Mens T20 World Cup

Indias billion-dollar brand, Thums Up brought the Taste the Thunder anthem to the stadium

Beant Singh murder case: Supreme Court defers to March 11 hearing on Hawara's plea for transfer to Punjab jail

Cocaine Worth Rs 3.8 Lakh Seized During Hyderabad's Interstate Drug Haul

In a joint operation, the Eagle Task Force and Gachibowli Police of the Cyberabad commissioner zone arrested an interstate drug peddler and his t

Watch: Sachin Pilot slams LDFs Lost Decade in Kerala

Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot critiques the Left Democratic Fronts decade-long rule in Kerala, highlighting migration, fiscal distress, and

Baramati plane crash: AAIB seeks specialised support to retrieve data from cockpit voice recorder

Requesting all stakeholders to avoid speculation, AAIB said it was diligently following all prescribed technical and procedural protocols to ensu

Kanpur murder-suicide horror: Kargil veteran kills wife, shoots 16-year-old son, then jumps in front of train; here's what led to the family tragedy

In Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, a 51-year-old Kargil war veteran allegedly shot his wife and teen son and then jumped in front of a train. According t

Three police officials killed in attack in Paks NW

PESHAWAR, Feb 17: At least three militants and as many policemen were killed during a search operation in northwest Pakistan, police said. The se

Pocket Novel: Thiagarajan Kumararaja reunites with Vijay Sethupathi for his next; film goes on floors

With music scored by Ilaiyaraaja, the upcoming film also stars Raj B Shetty, Kishore and Malavika Mohanan

15,661 Human-Wildlife Conflict Cases Between 2023 And 2025 In J&K, 32 Dead: Govt

Jammu, Feb 17: A total of 15,661 cases of human-wildlife conflict were recorded across J&K between 2023 and 2025, resulting in 32 deaths and 350

Repatriate 'gangster' Kumar Pillai to Hong Kong: Court; cites acquittal in extradition cases

A Supreme Court ruling has made it clear that in the absence of permission from the extraditing country, the applicant cannot be tried in India f

AI Can Improve Early Disease Detection, Enable Timely Care, Says Health Tech Expert

Qure.ai's AI-powered medical imaging solutions are transforming healthcare by improving early detection of tuberculosis, lung cancer, cardiology,

HBSE Haryana Board Exam Admit Cards 2026: Release date, how to download and what class 10 & 12 students should know

HBSE Admit Cards 2026: HBSE Haryana Board exams for Class 10 and 12 are approaching. Admit cards are now available on the official website. Regul

Bill Gates not to attend AI Impact Summit, say govt sources

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates will not be attending AI Impact Summit, government sources said. Gates featured among the

Greenzo Energy, Lords Mark Industries sign MoU to develop clean power projects

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: Greenzo Energy has signed an agreement with Lords Mark Industries to jointly develop clean energy projects across Uttar Prades

Kerala CM flags fiscal concerns, calls for fair federalism

Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan is urging for fairness in intergovernmental fiscal arrangements. He said that the state has maintained

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Shanaka lauds win over Australia as one of the best performances

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck a belligerent 52-ball 100 to power Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win

State targets sharper fiscal consolidation; deficit to fall to 3% of GSDP in 2026-27

In the forthcoming years, Fiscal Deficit to GSDP ratio is projected to be 2.89% in 2027-28 and 2.80% in 2028-29, which are within the targets fix

Nagpur's 'Haldiram Wedding': Shahid Kapoor's Dance, Spectacular Fireworks Steal The Show

'The Haldiram wedding': The wedding of Vivek Agarwal and Kenisha Paliwal was organised at the luxury five-star hotel.

Uppal Brewers & Distillers Enters Next Growth Phase with Dedicated Production Unit in Ponda, Goa

Uppal Brewers & Distillers (UBD), the premium beverage arm of The Uppal Group, today announced the commencement of its dedicated production o

Canada's Yuvraj Samra scripts T20 World Cup history, slams 58-ball ton against New Zealand

Yuvraj Samra of Canada achieved a historic feat by scoring a century against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Chennai. His 58-ball k

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Remarks by Randhawa on Kashmir

JAMMU, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed noisy scenes and heated exchanges after MLA Khursheed objected to

Word of the day: Pernicious

Pernicious means very harmful or damaging, usually in a gradual or subtle way. This word captures quiet, creeping harm that causes serious damage

Apple Revamps Video Podcasts as Industry Shifts Toward Visuals

Apple is partnering with hosting platforms, including Amazons Art19 and SiriusXMs Simplecast and AdsWizz, to ensure podcasters can deliver their

2026 Winter Olympics Men's freestyle skiing: How to watch the 'Big Air' final and players to look for

2026 Winter Olympics Men's freestyle skiing: The stage is set at the Livigno Snow Park in Valtellina for the Mens Freeski Big Air Final, one of t

Madras High Court refuses to extend time granted to actor Vishal for depositing 10 crore

Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and K. Kumaresh Babu hold that his application filed on December 18, 2025 seeking eight weeks time has become infructuo

New MRI Machine In Sydney Can Freeze Tumours, Reduce Pain In Patients

MRI-guided cryoablation debuts in Sydney, offering precise, minimally invasive tumour treatment.

24 of 44 PSUs in J-K loss-making, four non-functional: UT government to Assembly

Jammu and Kashmir's public sector landscape reveals a challenging picture: 24 out of 44 PSUs are operating at a loss, with four completely non-fu

India-Queensland Ties in Focus at BioAsia 2026

Queensland returns to India for the third consecutive year, underscoring deepening strategic engagement with Indias life sciences and healthcare

India eyes $200B in data center investments as it ramps up its AI hub ambitions

NEW DELHI February 17, 2026 (AP) India is hoping to garner as much as $200 billion in investments for data centers over the next few years as it

IIT Gandhinagar Internship 2026: Registrations Begin, Selected Interns To Receive Rs 50,000 Award

IIT Gandhinagar Internship: The internship will be conducted from May 7 to July 16, 2026, for a duration of eight weeks. Interested students must

Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport shipped 60 million rose stems in 2026 Valentines season, 38% year-on-year increase in volume and 64% rise in tonnage

International shipments remained steady at 305 MT with Singapore emerging as the top overseas destination, followed by Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), A

Canada Appoints Janice Charette As Chief Trade Negotiator To US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the appointment of public servant Janice Charette as the next chief trade negotiator to t

Revanth Reddy Pitches Telangana as Biopharma Investment Destination

Revanth Reddy said Telangana is no longer just competing within India, but with top global clusters even as the city has transformed into the wor

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh congratulates JEE Mains toppers from Andhra Pradesh

It is a matter of great pride that students from Andhra Pradesh have showcased their talent at the national level in the JEE Mains results, Nara

Supreme Court rules out murder by strangulation in 2002 Telugu actor death case

A Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Manmohan said there was overwhelming ocular and medical evidence of poisoning

Pakistan Lost The Game In The First Innings : Waqar Younis

Former Pakistan Captain Waqar Younis praised Indias superior preparation

BNP members sworn in as MPs; party says they will not take oath for changing existing constitution

After a gap of around an hour, the 11-party alliance led by the JeI, and independent candidates reached the Parliament and were sworn in as membe

Actor Jayaram appears before ED for questioning in Sabarimala gold case

Jayaram has been asked to appear for questioning in the wake of his association and reported financial transactions with Unnikrishnan Potti, prim

Happy Chinese New Year 2026 wishes: 50+ messages, greetings, quotes to celebrate Lunar New Year

As Lunar New Year arrives, millions globally prepare for a fresh start, marked by family gatherings and the welcoming of the Year of the Horse in

US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva

Geneva: The US and Iran are expected to hold their second round of talks about Irans nuclear program Tuesday, February 17, in Geneva as the Unite

Thane man gets life imprisonment in 2021 murder case

Thane: A court in Thane has sentenced a 29-year-old man to life imprisonment for the murder of a local resident after a dispute in 2021, while ac

Widely Used Natural Hair Extensions Have Toxic Chemicals, Says Study: 6 Health Impacts Explained

A new study suggests that natural hair extensions may contain toxic chemicals. Here are the potential health risks associated with hair extension

Political leaders across Telugu states greet KCR on 72nd birthday

Hyderabad: Leaders across the political spectrum, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandra

Video: Kiren Rijiju Helps Push Stranded Vehicle Amid Snow In Arunachal Pradesh

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju helped push a stranded vehicle during heavy snowfall in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang.

48 Junior Assistants Transferred By DC Jammu

JAMMU, Feb 17: The Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas has ordered the transfer and posting of 48 Junior Assistants. See Order Copy Click

New bathrooms and classroom units: School portables set to arrive, classes to resume as Tumbler Ridge B.C. returns to normal a week after fatal shooting

A week after a tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where eight people were killed, including six children, the community is beginn

Russian prosthetics workshops fill up with wounded soldiers

Russian veterans wounded in Ukraine are getting new prosthetic limbs. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers are returning injured. Russia's prostheti

Tina Ambani Skips Enforcement Directorate Summons, 2nd Time In 2 Weeks

Tina Ambani, actor and wife of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, skipped a summons by the Enforcement Directorate today

Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain?

(CNN) If you have recurring back pain, youve probably tried strengthening your core, loosening your hips and stretching your back. Those strateg

Over 1 Lakh Casual, Daily Wagers Registered in J&K; Regularization Under Review: Govt

JAMMU, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 1,00,501 casual, daily rated and other workers

Telangana sees fourth highest illegal migrations to foreign countries

Hyderabad: Telangana ranked fourth among states with illegal migrations to foreign countries. As per the data presented by the Ministry of Extern

Integration of AI can help manage complexities in power sector: IEA expert

NEW DELHI, Feb 17:Integration of AI can help manage complexities in the power sector, including in India, where the share of renewables is expect

If Sri Lanka Do Not Win The Trophy AT Home, It will Be Disappointing : Nasser Hussain

All these conditions are in their favour, so there are expectation from Sri Lanka team

'Black Box burned?': Sanjay Raut questions alleged technical lapses in Baramati plane crash

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut echoes concerns about the plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar. He highlights the burned black box as a serious myster

Seyon teaser: Sivakarthikeyan is Virumaandi in the Kamal Haasan-produced film

Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, the upcoming film is set to release in theatres in October 2026