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India joins 100 countries in signing statement criticising Israels West Bank plans

It had earlier skipped a joint appearance with other countries at the United Nations.

Amazon overtakes Walmart as worlds biggest company by revenue

Amazon has surpassed Walmart to become the worlds largest company by revenue, marking a significant milestone for the e-commerce and cloud comput

CSR collaboration delivers critical aid to vulnerable infants from poor families

Green protocol to be tightened for Attukal Pongala fete

District Collector Anu Kumari releases brochure of Bhakthikku Vritthi Mukhyam mega campaign prepared by disrict Suchitwa Mission

Meta deletes Instagram account Naa Anveshana

Hyderabad: Meta has deleted the Instagram account of popular social media influencer Anvesh (Naa Anveshana), which had over 1.3 million followers

Veteran journalist K. Govindan Kutty is dead

Eight TGSPDCL officials suspended for corruption

Hyderabad: Eight Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana officials (TGSPDCL) were suspended by the management on Wednesday, February 18,

Kerala: 23-year-old Dalit priest resigns citing caste discrimination

A 23-year-old Dalit priest in Kerala resigned from his post, alleging caste discrimination, threats and false complaints against him. PR Vishnu i

Anil Ambani assures Supreme Court he has no plans or intention to leave the country

Anil Ambani files affidavit saying he will appear before ED on February 26 and fully cooperate with the probe into an alleged bank fraud case, wi

Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon passes away

The 54-year-old Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, who represented the Voice of the People Party, suffered a cardiac arrest; he reportedly collapsed while

'After World War II..., AI will shape the new world order': PM Modi at AI Impact Summit

Hyderabad: Fintech founder held in Rs 13,000 crore online gaming fraud

Hyderabad: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Hyderabad, on Thursday, February 19, arrested Pankaj Kumar, founder and director o

IMF set to weigh $8.1 billion Ukraine agreement

The International Monetary Fund board will soon review a new $8.1 billion lending program for Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities have met the necessa

India-EU FTA to open new avenues for trade, investment: PM Modi, Greek counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. They agreed that the I

ISL: Kotals momentary lapse hands Mumbai City a winning start

Lokesh tells officials to focus on job creation for youths in A.P.

Officials instructed to include the notification for faculty posts in State universities and government degree colleges in Ugadi Job Calendar

Accenture warns senior staff to use AI toolsor risk missing out on leadership roles

Accenture has implemented a policy tying senior employees career advancement to AI usage. Weekly log-ins to internal AI tools, including AI Refin

Adityanath to visit Singapore, Japan; set for 600 kmph Maglev ride during Japan leg

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath embarks on a visit to Singapore and Japan. He will explore investment opportunities and cooperation

Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders push for mass FIRs against Assam CM for communal statements

Congress leader Shahnawaz Alam has urged the judiciary to take suo motu cognisance of the statements and initiate action against Himanta Biswa Sa

Amaravati IRR To Be Built Under PPP; Trunk Roads by April 2027: Narayana

The Amaravati IRR will be of total 96.2 km in length and 75 metres wide in a configuration of 8+4 lanes. The project will be implemented in two p

Awake brain surgery: preserving the mind while treating the brain

This specialised technique is typically recommended for patients with a space-occupying lesion or tumour near the brains eloquent areasregions re

Umrah pilgrims advised to get meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travel

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised people planning to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan to receive the mening

Women and children welfare schemes in Madhya Pradesh yielding results

However, more determined efforts are needed to improve the lives of vulnerable By Raju Kumar BHOPAL: An economic survey is often regarded as a

Vande Bharat train stoned in UP's Hardoi; RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on board

A Vande Bharat train carrying RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was stoned near Kauda village in Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred as the train was head

Uttar Pradesh politics is in turmoil

By Satya Prakash Assembly elections are expected in Uttar Pradesh in February-March 2027, with elections for all 403 seats in the state assembly.

Iran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war

Iran and Russia conduct joint military drills. A second US aircraft carrier approaches the Middle East. Nuclear talks between the US and Iran rem

Trump pushes trade, defence ties with B'desh as he congratulates new PM Rahman

US President Donald Trump urged Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to strengthen trade and defense ties, calling for decisive action

Calling Ramakrishna Swami reflects insensitivity, Mamata reacts to PMs social media post

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to discover new prefixes and suffixes for the great Renaissance

India positions itself as the AI Worlds third pole under PM Modis leadership

Govt and the Corporates have to do requisites follow up to achieve results By T N Ashok At the center of Bharat Mandapam, the chiselled, lotus-

M S Golwalkar: A saga of his transition from academia to ideologue & Guruji

By Puran Chand Sharma INTRODUCTION Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar, reverentially called GURU JI by his followers was one of the most influential id

Two arrested in inter-State bike theft case, 14 vehicles seized

Criminal Proceedings Against BJP State Committee Member Juturu Keerthi Reddy Quashed

The police alleged that the gathering violated the Model Code of Conduct in force during the elections and registered a case under various provis

Congress is committed to inclusive Telangana: Kharge

New Delhi: Expressing his satisfaction over what he termed an emphatic victory of the Congress in Telangana municipal elections, All India Congre

Bangladeshi fugitive wanted for murder of police officer deported

Government officials identified the man as Ahmed Raza Hasan Mehdi, who was intercepted by immigration authorities while he was attempting to boar

US-Iran news: Will Donald Trump order bombing on Tehran as he rushes into crisis meeting

President Trump has issued a stark 10-day ultimatum to Iran, hinting at potential US military action if a peace deal isn't reached. This warning

Trump says US will give UN money to make it stronger, more viable

President Donald Trump announced the United States will provide financial assistance to the United Nations to strengthen its operations and ensur

Zydus launches biosimilar for chronic retinal diseases

Rapido driver, girlfriend held for chain snatching in Jubilee Hills

Hyderabad: A Rapido driver and a homemaker were arrested by the Jubilee Hills Police on Thursday, February 19, for allegedly snatching a womans c

India, Kenya sign Implementation Framework Agreement for DigiLocker pilot project

India and Kenya have partnered to launch a DigiLocker pilot project in Kenya. This agreement, signed in New Delhi, will enable secure digital sto

Attacking doctors, raising wild allegation of medical negligence unacceptable: KGMOA

KGMOA observes protest day at Nedumangad hospital by suspending all services except emergency care. They will launch indefinite non-cooperation s

Trying to bridge gap between warring communities: Manipur CM

CM attends programme to distribute benefits worth 33 crore to IDPs; promises full security for Kuki-Zo people seeking medical treatment in Imphal

2026 Winter Olympics Women Single Skating Free Skating: When and where to watch live and for free

2026 Winter Olympics Women Single Skating Free Skating event promises a blend of artistry, athleticism and nerve. With medals hanging in the bala

Volkswagen launches luxury SUV Tayron R-Line at 46.99 lakh

GHMC Reorganisation Challenged

The panel, after hearing the arguments, issued notices to both the Central Government and the State Government to file their counters within thre

Tourist spots shut after Pahalgam attack likely to reopen by May, 9 new sites in offing: CM Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced plans to introduce nine new tourist destinations and reopen sites closed after the Pahal

Traffic chaos grips Delhi as route diversions for AI Impact Summit disrupt daily commute

Thousands of Delhi residents faced harrowing commutes on Thursday due to severe traffic congestion and route diversions during the AI Impact Summ

Bas Bats for Associate Nations

Netherlands bow out after a brief fight in World Cup group clash against India

US posts one of its largest annual trade deficits since 1960, raising economic concerns - heres what drove it

The US trade deficit became very large in 2025 and worried economists. The gap grew because imports increased while exports dropped. Tariffs, AI

Kavitha to launch party in May, eyes KCRs earlier turf Siddipet

Second Cruise Vessel of the Season Calls at New Mangalore Port

During the vessels halt, passengers were taken on guided tours to various destinations in and around the city

Manipur CM announces Rs 33 crore aid for Internally Displaced Persons, vows safe and peaceful return home

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh distributed Rs 33 crore to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through Direct Benefit Transfer. For

Shocking Suicide Data In Madhya Pradesh -- 44 A Day, Minister Tells Assembly

In a sobering admission during the ongoing Budget Session 2026, the Madhya Pradesh government confirmed in Assembly that 32,385 people died by su

Italys MIR Group to invest 20 million in Mangaluru

It will set up its manufacturing unit for producing energy-efficient building materials at Mangaluru Special Economic Zone. The foundation stone

Iran has already fired a warning shot amid US military build-up

Rising US-Iran military tensions see Iran conduct partial Strait of Hormuz closure during drills, a familiar tactic to signal its ability to disr

ODEPC study abroad expo in capital on February 21

Watch: Former South Korean President jailed for life after 6-hour martial law crisis

South Korea has not carried out an execution since 1997 and is widely seen as having an unofficial moratorium on the death penalty

Politics has become an investment rather than service to people, says Durai Vaiko

He entered politics only because of the wishes of Vaiko and party cadre; however, the opportunity to serve the people in distress and the gratitu

Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi over 'Swami' prefix for Ramakrishna Paramahansa

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She took offense at his use of the prefix 'Swami' for spi

Entrance test schedule for A.P. model school admission released

Online applications for Class VI admissions in 164 Model Schools will be accepted on February 24

Germany Moves Troops Out Of Iraq Citing Escalating Tensions In Middle East

German troops are deployed to Erbil as part of an international mission to train local Iraqi forces.

Who Was Virginia Giuffre: The survivor at the center of the Epstein case

Virginia Giuffre was one of the most visible survivors to openly accuse Jeffrey Epstein and his associates of sex trafficking and abuse. Her test

Birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj celebrated in Ongole

Retired AAI staff seek refund of excess pension contributions withheld by EPFO

Pink patrol vehicles of Madurai City Police get women drivers

Minister of Civil Aviation to launch interim expansion, passenger amenities at Coimbatore airport

Akhil Marar, television personality, joins Twenty20

Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit 2026, sign key AI pacts

AP to sign pacts to build Quantum ecosystem

Karnataka makes NABH or NQAS accreditation mandatory for all blood centres

The directive has been issued through a Government Order dated February 17, 2026, following a proposal from the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention S

Patient care services at medical college hospitals in Kerala hit by doctors strike

Medical college doctors, who have been on an indefinite boycott of outpatient clinics and teaching activities, have suspended all non-emergency s

14 suffer dog bite in Vickramasingapuram

PMLA court orders restitution of 65 crore assets in Popular Group case

The properties, movable assets worth 33.20 crore and immovable assets worth 31.87 crore, were attached by the Enforcement Directorate in connecti

Sangeet Bharati to present classical musical programme on Sunday

SBI Youth For India Fellowship 2026 Registration Begins, Check Eligibility

The SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2026 invites Indian citizens, OCIs, Nepal and Bhutan citizens, and SBI employees to work with rural communitie

Governor tells V-Cs to abide by Kerala HC directive on campus politics

The court has ordered formulation of a mechanism to regulate political activities of students and to ensure discipline on campuses

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch worldwide: Global streaming timings for all regions, story direction and what to expect

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is confirmed. The episode releases February 19, 2026 on HBO M

Iran Says No Country Can Deprive Them Of Its Right To Nuclear Enrichment

Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said no country can deprive the Islamic republic of its right to nuclear enrichment, after US Presiden

Prakasam Collector, SP inspect arrangements for CMs visit on February 25

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu likely to lay foundation stone for a feeder canal on February 25

Hyderabad police caution people over fraudsters manipulating search engine results

AI should have real-world usefulness, N. Chandrasekaran and Ambani say

In keynotes, the Tata Group and Reliance Industries heads said that AI can be transformative for India.

Madhya Pradesh's Cough Syrup Red Flag That Didn't Stop The Next Shock

Long before the cough syrup controversy exploded into a tragedy in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, a chilling warning had already surfaced in Indore

From remark to retreat: Why Shivaji MaharajTipu Sultan comparison sparked row - explained

In Maharashtra, Shivaji Maharaj occupies an almost sacred position across ideological lines, but particularly within the political vocabulary of

A.P.'s liabilities touched 9.74 lakh crore by June 2024: Payyavula

Total net borrowings during 202425 stood at 60,485 crore and for 202526, up to December 31, at 53,878 crore, says Finance Minister

CT, MRI services resume in districts after disruption; protests erupt in some hospitals

The Health Department says patients will not be affected as scanning facilities have been mapped to nearby government and empanelled private inst

Iranian rial crashes to 1.63 million per US dollar: How just having $735 now makes you a billionaire in Iran amid soaring inflation and sanctions

Iran currency collapse explained: Iran's currency has hit a historic low, with $735 now worth over 1.2 billion rials. This dramatic collapse, fue

Overall, a very good journey for us: Uttarakhand coach Jha

Iran, U.S. boost military posture as West Asia remains on edge

U.S. media reported on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) that Donald Trump would decide whether to strike Iran or not as soon as this weekend

Trump announces nine Board of Peace members agree to pledge $7 billion for Gaza relief package

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait are the countries that are making pledges, Trump said

Israeli forces and Hamas committed atrocity crimes in Gaza, UN report says

Intensified Israeli attacks and the forcible transfer of Palestinians appeared aimed at a permanent demographic shift in Gaza, raising concerns o

Bomb threat emails: Servers traced in Bangladesh, says Punjab DGP

Bomb hoax emails sent across India have been traced to servers in Bangladesh. Punjab Police are investigating with international cooperation. Aut

T-Hub, Hauts-de-France region forge partnership to support startups