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Adilabad: Election Of Chairman, Vice-Chairman Postponed Due To Lack Of Quorum In 3 Municipalities

It is learnt that BRS and BJP elected ward councilors were not attend the Municipal meeting: Reports

Srinagars Floating Post Office: A Living Landmark on Dal Lake

These houseboats, dating back to the early 1900s, are renowned for their intricate wood carvings, antique furnishings, and luxurious yet stationa

Iran FM meets UN nuclear chief ahead of fresh US talks in Geneva

Geneva: Irans top diplomat met with the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency on Monday, February 16, ahead of a second round of negotiations wi

This Yuvraj of Canada seeks glory by following in footsteps of Indian hero

Whenever the name Yuvraj Singh crops up in a cricket discussion, the memory goes back to September 19, 2007. That day, England and India clashed

Letter alleging 50-lakh bribe to judge is fake, AILAJ tells Madras High Court Registrar General

The association also says that its State chapter is headquartered in Tirunelveli and not at Thambu Chetty Street in Chennai as mentioned in the f

Why are Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin prices down today and will crypto market bounce back or continue to fall? Crypto drop, analysts insights, market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin prices down today and will crypto market bounce back or continue to fall is trending as Bitcoin droppe

Watch: Ramadan in Gaza: Families turn scrap into lanterns and handmade dcor

Boat services in Vaikom go green with solar-powered fleet and shore charging

Three new solar-powered boats will replace the remaining diesel vessels in service; works to convert the stations entire operations to solar powe

Children Back At Odisha Anganwadi After BJP MP Eats Meal By Dalit Cook

MP and BJP national vice president Baijayant 'Jay' Panda on Sunday visited an Anganwadi centre in a village in Odisha's Kendrapara district and a

209 Crore Transnational Cyber Investment Fraud Busted by J&K Police

The case came to light following a complaint lodged by a resident of Safapora in Ganderbal district, after being cheated through an online invest

'No, Woke Europe is not facing': Kallas rebuts Rubios EU weak ally narrative in Munich

T20 World Cup | The next game becomes the most important one: Zimbabwes Raza ahead of Ireland match

A win over Ireland in its penultimate group game will help Zimbabwe take a further step towards qualification

How Safdarjung Tombs Mughal garden is being reimagined for a hotter, drier Delhi

A one-year, research-led project led by the World Monuments Fund is rethinking Safdarjung Tombs charbagh as climate infrastructure, where water,

Nearly 20 species of seabirds spotted in offshore pelagic survey

Karnataka: HC sets aside Congress MLAs election on BJP candidates petition

The Karnataka High Court has nullified the election of Congress MLA SN Subba Reddy from Bagepalli. The court cited electoral malpractice as the r

What to eat in Dubai: Must-try spots across the city

From traditional Emirati spreads and classic English breakfasts to wood-fired pizzas and sushi rolls, eat your way through Dubais diverse culinar

Iran's Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has commenced military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route, ahead of talks wi

Rs 12,490 crore net worth today: When SRK lost everything!

Mumbai: Bollywoods Badshah Shah Rukh Khans journey reads like a modern-day fairytale written in sweat, struggle, and unshakable belief. From a mo

Gold faces tough competition from Rolex Watches for best options to save money. Check full list

Gold tops the list for best options to save money with top savings asset score. However, the precious metal is closely followed by Rolex watches,

Indian Farmers at Risk Due to US Trade Deal, Claims AICC Secretary

Pranav Jha of the AICC has raised alarms about the implications of the US trade deal for India's agricultural sector.

Is the boring diet plan finally dead? This Hyderabad cafe says yes

Hyderabad, in all its glutonous glory, has never made dieting easy on its residents. Who can blame Hyderabadis, really? When surrounded by biryan

Presidents Day 2026: Is it a federal holiday in the US and is the post office open? Here are the details

Presidents Day 2026 offers a combination of closures and normal business operations across the United States. Federal offices, financial markets,

Watch: Ootys Flower Show to feature 10 lakh plants, rare imported blooms

Iran meets U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of a second round of U.S. talks

U.S. President Donald Trump initially threatened to take military action over Irans bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month but then s

Build a Western century again!: Marco Rubio's Munich speech triggers colonialism row

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score Updates, T20 2026: When will the toss take place?

Why is Modi Govt Hiding Critical Data? Who is Benefiting from This Data Denial?

What is common in population census, hate crimes, real GDP growth, jobs, Covid-19 deaths, AQI and 'Vote Chori'?

Ashwini Vaishnaw bats for global consensus on AI, IP & copyright

India is pushing for global agreement on AI copyright. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated the need for consensus to protect creators' rights. The c

Deputy bank manager allegedly pledges customers gold ornaments worth crores to finance online gambling

A bank deputy manager has been apprehended for allegedly misappropriating and pledging over 2.7 kilograms of customer gold ornaments, valued at m

No question of ethanol inclusion in India-US deal: ISMAs Deepak Ballani

Ethanol is explicitly excluded and limited US farm imports will not disrupt domestic markets, says Deepak Ballani, Director General, ISMA.

Presidents Day 2026: Are schools closed? Whats open and whats not

Presidents Day, observed on Monday, February 16, 2026, honors George Washington and all U.S. presidents. While federal offices, banks, and school

Rajasthan: 7 killed in Bhiwadi factory fire; VP, PM Modi express grief

The fire broke out at around 9.30 am at plot number G-1-118 B in the Khushkheda Industrial Area. Around 25 workers were reportedly present when t

6 healthy wraps for breakfasts

Finding the right balance between a quick morning and a nutritious meal often comes down to the versatility of the wrap. By choosing whole-grain

Kicks, Kerouac And The Beat Generation: Review Of On The Road

Jack Kerouacs spontaneous prose style takes the readers on a whirl-wind of a journey of his alter ego, Sal Paradise, who wants to constantly be o

Saudi Arabia ready for Ramzan 2026 as millions set to visit Makkah, Madinah

Riyadh: Saudi authorities have completed wide-ranging operational, religious and municipal preparations for Ramzan 2026, as Makkah and Madinah pr

Brief intense exercise more effective in treating panic disorder than standard care, study suggests

Average scores on the 'Panic and Agoraphobia' scale and those for anxiety and depression fell over time in both the groups, but more steeply in t

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 22 points, or 0.02 per cent, to reach 83,604, and Nifty lost 6 points, or 0.03 per cent, at 25,464.

BJP wins Narayanpet, BRS sweeps 3, Congress bags 2 hung municipalities

Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won two major municipal posts in Telangana on Monday, February 16 Narayanpet and Karimnagar municipa

'Um, you know, I think': AOC stumbles on 'US helping Taiwan' question at Munich Security Conference

AI a major opportunity for India, can boost job creation: Industry experts

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, industry experts said Artificial Intelligence presents a major opportunity for India. Young innovators showca

EU to take part in Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' but not as member

The European Union will attend a meeting of US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' this week. The EU will focus on Gaza's reconstruction an

Actor Nargis Fakhri Shares Recovery Experience, Highlighting the Growing Role of Stem Cells and Regenerative Orthopaedics

ASM Chairmans Digital Twin Address Launches a Massive AI Skilling Drive Aligned with the National Mission

T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran expresses regret over comments against actor Trisha

Earlier in the day, Ms. Trisha issued a statement through her counsel condemning the distasteful comment, without naming the BJP leader

West Bengal SIR: SC Rejects Challenge to Logical Discrepancy Category

The petitioner was advised to engage directly with the Election Commission.

School assembly news headlines for February 17: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

School assembly news headlines for February 17: Today's headlines bring you the latest from across India and the world. The Supreme Court hears t

Coal India spent 961 crore in ongoing fiscal year as capex on solar

Coal India doubled its spending on augmenting solar capacity when assessed from the comparable period last year.

PM Modi to visit Israel on Feb. 25-26, to address Israeli Knesset

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu first broke news of Mr Modi's visit while addressing the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jew

Coal India doubles solar capex to 961 crore, surpassing FY26 targets

Coal India has more than doubled its solar capex to 961 crore this fiscal, exceeding full-year goals as it advances its 3,000 MW renewable capaci

Indian Army hosts inaugural UN training programme on small arms control in Jabalpur

India is hosting a United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on small arms and light weapons control in Jabalpur. Delegates from 13 Asia-Pacif

Whos funding them? Priyank Kharge alleges money laundering by RSS

Karnataka's own Priyank Kharge has boldly spoken out against the RSS, casting doubt on its financial integrity and tax obligations. He insisted o

Is stock market open on Presidents Day 2026? Here's what investors need to know

Stock market Presidents Day 2026: Investors take note. US stock markets will be shut on Monday, February 16, 2026. This closure is for Presidents

Tragedy strikes at Bengaluru studio: 3 year old drowns during maternity photoshoot

A routine maternity photoshoot tragically ended in heartbreak for a JP Nagar family. Three-year-old Lakshveer C drowned in a pond at The Shire St

Indian team to visit US next week to finalise legal text for trade pact

The visit is likely to start from February 23

Maha Shivaratri 2026: Millions gather at AoL ashram; Gurudev leads meditations

Over a million devotees from India and abroad gathered at the Art of Living International Center in Bengaluru for Maha Shivaratri, featuring mass

IIM Indore, TimesPro announce 17th batch of Certificate Programme in Project Management

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 16: The Indian Institute of Management Indore, in collaboration with TimesPro, has opened applications

Love in the air after Lunar New Year: These Chinese Zodiac Signs may find romance in 2026

According to Chinese astrological forecasts, certain zodiac signs are especially well-placed to experience romantic breakthroughs after the festi

Latest OTT releases this week (Feb 16-Feb 22) on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and more

The latest OTT releases this week (Feb 16-22) are headlined by Kartik Aaryans rom-com Tu Meri Main Tera on Prime Video and the global return of T

JEE Main 2026: Know category-wise reservation and how your percentile is calculated for eligibility

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results are expected on February 16, determining eligibility for JEE Advanced and IIT admissions. The National Testing Ag

BJP clinched Karimnagar Mayors post despite conspiracies by rival parties to stall BJPs victory: Bandi Sanjay

SC gives UPSC week to file compliance on accessibility for visually-impaired

The Supreme Court has given UPSC one week to file a compliance affidavit on using screen-reader software and allowing scribe changes for visually

Bill Gates Pats AP Govt's RTGS Services

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu gave a detailed presentation on functioning of RTGS in rendering civic services by using data lake, AWARE 2.0, W

Abu Salem claims jail term exceeded 25-yr sentence, SC refuses to entertain plea

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that Abu Salem should argue his case before the Bombay High Court, which is already hearin

Delhi HC grants interim bail to Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce cases

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday granted an interim suspension of sentence to Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with multiple c

Water level in n Papanasam Dam stands at 93.30 feet

PM Modi surrendered before Trump, US trade deal will devastate farmers livelihood: Congress

New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) The Congress on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surrendered before US President Donald Trump in agre

AI Impact Summit 2026 to reshape global AI discourse, deepen NigeriaIndia collaboration: Envoy

The initiative draws from India's experience in sharing digital public goods, offering opportunities for Nigerian developers, startups and instit

'Bringing world together to discuss AI': PM Modi welcomes world leaders, innovators, policymakers for Summit

The Prime Minister highlighted AI's transformative role across healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise, expressing confiden

Jaishankar discusses deepening cooperation with Canadian counterpart Anita Anand

MUNICH, Feb 16: Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand discussed deepening cooperation and partnershi

Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for Rs 5900 crore investment in semiconductor, aerospace sectors

Tamil Nadu has secured significant investments totaling Rs 5,980 crore. Japanese firm MinebeaMitsumi will invest Rs 1,980 crore for a semiconduct

Supreme Court says Dont trust anybody before marriage in pre-marital relationship case

The court noted the relationship appeared consensual and suggested mediation, with compensation to be paid by the man

TCS, AMD To Expand AI Partnership To Take on Nvidia in India

TCS and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will co-develop a rack-scale AI infrastructure design based on AMD's 'Helios' platform in India, with an eye

Pakistan shake-up: Babar, Shaheen dropped ahead of Namibia clash

Pakistan plans to bench senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for their upcoming T20 World Cup match against Namibia. This decision f

Snapdeal fined Rs 5 lakh for selling toys violating BIS standards: CCPA

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on e-commerce platform Snapdeal for sellin

Markets rebound nearly 1 pc on buying in power, banking stocks; Sensex jumps 650 pts

MUMBAI, Feb 16: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by strong buying in power, ban

Sanjay Leela Bhansali teams up with Ketan Mehta for 'Jai Somnath'

The film is set to release in 2027 and is produced under Bhansali Productions and Maya Movies, with Mehta also serving as a writer on it

SC Grants Time To UPSC To File Affidavit On Screen-Reader Software For Visually-Impaired Candidates

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The Supreme Court on Monday granted a week to the UPSC to file its compliance affidavit on the proposed plan of action, timeli

Texmaco Rail & Engineering bags order from South Western Railway

NEW DELHI, Feb 16:Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd on Monday said it has secured an order worth Rs 27.67 crore from South Western Railway for annua

Fatal crash exposes insurance loophole in road accident compensation law

With driver dead and vehicle uninsured, victims family faces legal dead end; Delhi court turns to Centre for policy clarity

TGHRC seeks DGP report on police negligence in lawyer Swapnas murder

Hyderabad: Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) on Monday, February 16, took cognisance of the alleged police negligence in the murder of ad

Dont trust anybody before marriage: SC advises caution in pre-marital physical relationship

New Delhi, Feb 16: The Supreme Court on Monday said a boy and a girl before marriage are total strangers and they should be cautious while indulg

Pahalgam Attack Aftermath: Daughter of Victim Still Jobless After 10 Months

Asawari Jagdale, daughter of a Pahalgam terror attack victim, is still waiting for the Maharashtra government to fulfill its employment promise.

Bihar shocker: Mother forces daughter to carry brick-filled bag, assaults her in public

A disturbing video from Bihar shows a woman allegedly forcing her daughter to carry a brick-filled school bag while physically abusing her on a p

Man Held for Stealing Gold Biscuits from Joyalukkas Showroom in Panjagutta

The police formed special teams, which analyzed CCTV footage, technical evidence, and intelligence inputs and nabbed the accused

JEE Main 2026 Result: Alternate websites to check if jeemain.nta.ac.in is down

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results are expected soon from the NTA. Candidates can download their scorecards from official websites using their appli

Palayamkottai Cathedrals tower clock older than Big Ben of London

A routine inspection of the tower clock at the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, has led to a remarkable revelation:

Word of the day: Alleviate

Today's word of the day 'alleviate' means to make something less painful, difficult, or intense.

Why is Bitcoin price down today by 2.19% and will BTC USD go above $68,670 to touch dream levels or continue to drop? Bitcoin fall, price prediction, Analysts insights and market outlook explained

Why is Bitcoin price down today by 2.19% and will BTC USD go above $68,670 to touch dream levels or continue to drop? Bitcoin trades near $68,670

PM Modi to visit Israel on February 25-26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel from February 25 to 26. He will address the Israeli parliament. Discussions will cover bilateral a

India's unemployment rate rises slightly to 5% in Jan-26

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data showed that India's Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) shows steady trend. The overall LFPR amon