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Include 50% Import Duty On Apples, Save J&Ks Fruit Industry: Mehbooba Mufti To Modi

Srinagar, Feb 20: Emphasising that the interim Indo-US trade deal would take a toll on the nations farmers and fruit growers, PDP chief Mehbooba

J&K Govt Places CEO Bandipora Under Suspension Pending Probe

Jammu, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended Mr. Balbir Kumar, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Bandipora, with immediate effect pe

Youth Congress Workers Hold Shirtless Protest At AI Summit, 10 Detained

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: A group of Indian Youth Congress workers on Friday staged a dramatic shirtless protest at an AI Impact Summit exhibition hall,

School assembly news headlines for February 21: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Raj Kundra received bail in a Bitcoin money laundering case. Kerala increased Dearness Allowance for employees. PM Modi discussed AI's potential

Theatre The Myth of Reality OTT Release: When and where to watch Rima Kallingals acclaimed film online

The internationally acclaimed Malayalam film Theatre: The Myth of Reality is finally set for its digital debut after a successful theatrical and

Dangers of AI prompts: Palo Alto Networks CEO shares why even your wife shouldn't know what you are chatting with ChatGPT or Gemini

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warned that AI tools are rapidly gaining deep personal insights, potentially knowing users better than their

How Salman Khans home looked 20 years ago: Rare video goes viral

Hyderabad: Salman Khan, one of Bollywoods biggest stars, still lives in his small 2BHK flat at Galaxy Apartments in Bandra West, Mumbai. Despite

Sensex rebounds 316 points, Nifty ends above 25,550; banks, metal stocks lead recovery

NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Titan, Maruti Suzuki In

SMC Executive Engineer Suspended Over Alleged Irregularities In Eidgah Road Works

Jammu, Feb 20: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Er. Imtiaz Ahmad, In-charge Executive En

Watch: What is Pax Silica?

India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative focused on artificial intelligence and secure supply chains, signalling a reset in In

Priyanka Gandhi: Zubeen Garg is voice of Assams soul

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Zubeen Garg's cremation ground. She described the singer as the 'voice of Assam's soul' and stated he was above pol

Bengali Author Sankar Who Transformed Mundane Urban Life Into Timeless Tales Dies At 92

The Sahitya Akademi award-winning writer, best known for his iconic novel Chowringhee and a body of work that chronicled the aspirations, anxieti

'PM Modi torn between grips of US & China': Rahul returns with jiu-jitsu analogy; explains why he used it in Parliament

Cash-for-jobs allegation: Will face the case legally, says K.N. Nehru

The Madras High Court, earlier on Friday, ordered the registration of an FIR based on the materials shared by the ED

Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi: Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free

Quote of the day: In a culture that often prizes certainty, control and relentless striving, Zhuangzis insight is profoundly countercultural, a r

Post SIR, voter base in Gujarat, Lakshdweep, Puducherry shrinks by nearly 69 lakh

Gujarat, Lakshadweep and Puducherry recently published their respective final electoral rolls as part of the poll roll cleanup exercise. Before S

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute: HC fixes Mar 12 for next hearing

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Friday fixed March 12 as the date of the next hearing on the amendment application moved by the Muslim sid

2 Indians Thrashed In Racial Assault In Israel, Attack Planned On WhatsApp

Two Indian men were the victims of a racial attack in Israel on Tuesday. A video released by Israeli broadcaster KAN shows a group of attackers b

Delhi-Meerut RRTS launch on Feb 22: Fares and train frequency details revealed

The 82 km DelhiGhaziabadMeerut RRTS corridor is set to fully open to the public this Sunday, February 22, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will

Intel Failure: Bombay High Court Raps Navy Over Skyscraper Near Base

The Bombay High Court noted that the building had already reached ground-plus-19 floors, exceeding 69 metres, by 2024 despite its proximity to a

Woman Highlights Issue Of Heating Food Sealed In Plastic Packaging On Vande Bharat, IRCTC Responds

Responding to the viral post, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation stated that the packaging is suitable for service as per the te

No one was injured in stone-pelting in Bagalkot during Shivaji Jayanti procession, says Superintendent of Police

Minor scratches to two police officers

Kerala hikes DA to 35% for govt employees, pensioners

Full-time contingent employees to also receive a similar increase

Nearly half of Indias household donations go to religious groups, 42% to beggars, CSIP Report finds

An intriguing study unveils the depth of generosity in India, where a large chunk of individual donations is directed toward religious institutio

Lawrence Bishnoi's Deadly Sisterhood: Inside Gangster's 'Lady Don' Army

In jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's underworld syndicate, a network of women has risen to positions of significant operational control, carryin

Telangana: Student injured after argument escalates to fight in Khammam

Hyderabad: A student of the Narayana Junior College in Telanganas Khammam district was injured after an argument escalated into a fight between t

Love Driving Your Car? 5 Health Issues You Are Likely To Experience

Driving offers freedom and joy, but prolonged hours behind the wheel can quietly harm your health.

Rajasthan University Undergraduate, PG Exam Results Out, Here's Direct Link To Check

UNIRAJ result 2026 for BSc, Bed Part 2 Declared: Candidates who appeared for these exams can check their results by visiting the university's off

US Totally Rejects Global AI Governance: White House Adviser

White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios shared vision on how to handle the divisive technology.

Elephant Herds Midnight Rescue Of Calf In Odisha Captivates Villagers

After circling the canal and seemingly assessing the danger, the mother elephant stepped forward. With the support of other herd members, she use

International Mother Language Day 2026: Youth And Preserving Linguistic Diversity

Todays youth stand at the intersection of technology & tradition. Through social media, digital archives, podcasts, & AI tools, they are revitali

'Prepare For Jail': Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Raja Warring Of Land Grab

The political climate in Punjab has reached a boiling point following allegations by Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu against Punjab Congress President Amari

'Fast Asleep, About To Fall': Trump Goes Viral For Wrong Reasons, Again

A video of US President Donald Trump appearing to doze off during a high-profile diplomatic event has surfaced online. As speakers addressed the

Kerala HC upholds sentence of two PDP activists accused of murdering SFI activist

The duo had been convicted by a trial court on the charge of murdering Sakeer and for causing grievous injuries to his father

Let Himanta speak on plans for next 5 yrs, not 10-year-old issue: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called out Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his lack of action on job creation and future development str

One of Americas most critical resources is eroding

America faces a crisis as its workforce shrinks and education falters. While AI promises productivity, it may not offset declining human capital.

Karnatakas Bagalkote 3rd city facing communal clash during Shivaji Jayanti

Bagalkote: A tense situation prevailed in Karnatakas Bagalkote on Friday, February 20, as several people took to the streets and allegedly hurled

As trade clarity boosts orders, Sri Lanka to drive growth for SP Apparels Ltd

SP Apparels Sri Lanka platform has reached an installed capacity of about 1,650 machines and is on track to achieve normalised operations from th

India-UK, Oman FTAs likely from April; New Zealand deal expected in September, says Goyal

As India sets the stage for its economic expansion, the country is poised to launch free trade agreements with both the UK and Oman in April. By

KRCL donates multi-utility vehicle to Udupi district police

KRCL responded to the request by the MP to provide a MUV to the district police

Love in the Age of AI: When Intimacy Meets ChatGPT

Welcome to love in 2026, where our partners are outsourcing romance to large language models.

Congress appoints Vinod Jakhar as NSUI president

The Congress also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing NSUI chief, Varun Choudhary, appreciating his work and leadership

16,000 Vehicles Have Same Chassis, Engine Numbers In Northeast: CAG

Legally, it is mandated for unique registration numbers for vehicles at any time. While a re-registration in a new state is allowed after relocat

Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur fires fresh salvo at Punjab unit chief Warring

Chandigarh, Feb 20: Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has renewed her attack on Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, the partys Punjab unit chie

Epstein Estate Agrees to Settle Victim Claims for Up to $35 Mn

The settlement is related to victims who said they were sexually assaulted or abused or trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein between January 1, 1995, an

US-India partnership has critical role to play to make AI benefits available to everyone: Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's address follows his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two discussed accelerating Indias AI ambition

New AIIMS Must Establish Global Standards In Patient Care And Medical Education, Says J.P. Nadda

New All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) should progressively establish world standards in patient care and medical education, while

Mundamveli residents assured of stop-gap solution to arrest leakage before monsoon; permanent structural solutions may delay further

Permanent solutions, including structural rectifications, are expected to take longer, with a tentative timeline set for the end of this year for

FIFA to raise USD 75M for Gaza sports infrastructure under Trumps Board of Peace

Washington: United States President Donald Trump announced that FIFA will help raise USD 75 million to rebuild sports facilities in the Gaza Stri

Whose Card Is This? Pakistan Soldiers Cry In Baloch Custody As Deadline Nears

The separatist militant group, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has claimed it has captured several Pakistani security forces personnel, challen

UN Touts Panel for 'Human Control' of AI at Global Summit

But the US delegation warned against centralised control of the generative AI field, highlighting the difficulties of reaching consensus over how

SEBI issued show-cause notice to Zee on alleged fund diversion case

Entertainment company says will file an appropriate reply to SEBI

Raj Kundra appears before court in Bitcoin money laundering case; granted bail

Mumbai: A special court here on Friday granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra after he appeared before it in a money laundering case linked to an

Rupee plummets 31 paise to settle at 90.99 against U.S. dollar

Positive momentum in domestic equity markets failed to support the Indian, forex analysts said

Four workers injured in idli steamer explosion at Chutneys restaurant in L.B. Nagar

Northern Army Commander Reviews Anti-Infiltration Grid In Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 20 : Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Friday reviewed the anti-infiltration grid in Kashmir and assessed the operati

BJP seeks action against Kannur Corporation over plan to release sewage into sea

Second Rail Coach restaurant commissioned at Thanjavur Junction

An old rail coach that had completed its codal life was transformed into the restaurant

Watch: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta releases one year report card of BJP government

Odisha Assembly Adjourned For Third Straight Day

House runs for six minutes amid uproar

Big boost to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Nellore

The district administration has identified Leguntapadu, Bitragunta, Mahimaluru, Kalivelapalem, Manubolu and Kakupalli for promoting solar power o

Yashs Toxic teaser released: Fans say Dhurandhar 2 is in danger

Hyderabad: Yashs upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has created a storm online after the release of its teaser. The intense visuals a

STT GDC India Strengthens Its Market Presence in Chennai with Multi-Campus Expansion and INR 4,200 Crore Investment Commitment

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (“ STT GDC India ” or the “Company”), a leading AI-ready colocation data centre

Policymakers should ensure ethical AI solutions without compromising data privacy: Salesforce

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will not be a challenge in India, and policymakers should ensure that solutions a

Andhra Guv Reviews International City Parade in Vizag

The event saw enthusiastic public participation and showcased India's maritime ethos through operational displays, ceremonial processions, and cu

T.N. Assembly | Govt. withdraws contentious Private Universities (Amendment) Bill

Within a few days of the Bill being passed in the House last year amid opposition from the AIADMK and a few other parties, Higher Education Minis

Tata Motors expects new Punch.ev to democratise adoption of entry-level EVs

MUMBAI, Feb 20: Tata Motors on Friday launched the facelift version of the Punch EV and said it expects the latest offering to democratise the ad

Nigerian police say armed group killed 33 in fresh simultaneous attacks

Northern Nigeria is in the grip of a complex security crisis featuring both Islamic militants and armed criminal gangs kidnapping people for rans

IndusInd Bank doubles branches offering gold loans to 500

MUMBAI, Feb 20: Private sector lender IndusInd Bank on Friday announced that it has nearly doubled the number of branches selling gold loans to 5

Revanth Reddy calls for setting up AI village, war room in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday, February 20, proposed an AI war room to be established in Hyderabad with the help of

A.P. Home Minister asks DGP to organise women police sports meet

All India Police South Zone T-20 Cricket Tournament begins at Mulapadu Andhra Cricket Association Stadium

Prioritise patient-centric care, strengthen teaching & research: Nadda to heads of new AIIMS network

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday asked newly established campuses of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to

Not Quite The Start We Were Expecting : Sanjay Bangar

Our expectations were sky-high, but best is yet to come : Sanjay Bangar

ISRO plans liquid methane plant at Mahendragiri to fuel next-gen NGLV missions

ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri has invited Expression of Interest from suitable parties for design, manufacturing, testing, supply, erec

Amit Shah launches 2nd phase of Vibrant Villages Programme

NATHANPUR (Assam), Feb 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme, which will cover

'It's a shame!': Trump's first reaction on former Prince Andrew's arrest in Epstein Files probe

Peripheral retina may help detect early signs of Alzheimers disease before brain damage: Study

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The outer area of the retina, or the peripheral retina, could offer a window into an early detection of Alzheimers disease lon

Kishtwar Zakat Regulation Not Arbitrary, Says J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Abdullah explained that community leaders had highlighted troubling instances where money was collected in the name of individuals whose identiti

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in grips, chokes placed on PM: Rahul Gandhi on India-U.S. trade deal

India is going to become a data colony with this deal, the LoP in Lok Sabha claimed

Pokemon Fire Red & LeafGreen return to Nintendo Switch: Heres when it will release price & availability

The Pokemon Company has revealed that Pokemon FireRed and Pokmon LeafGreen Version will arrive on the Nintendo Switch later this month, bringing

Kashmir Sees Warmest February In Decade, Record High Day Temperatures Across Valley

SRINAGAR, Feb 20: Kashmir is experiencing an unusually warm winter, with day temperatures settling 9-11 degrees above the normal in several areas

SC Slams Police-power Nexus, Asks Court to Conclude Murder trial against YSRCP MLC

The bench asked the chief justice of the Andhra Pradesh high court to entrust the trial in the case to a senior judicial officer who can take up

This is not about India, US doesnt want anyone buying Russian oil, says Sergio Gor

Rs 7 crore profit turns into Rs 36 lakh nightmare for Hyderabad investor

Hyderabad: A 35-year-old man from Hyderabad was allegedly duped of Rs 36.30 lakh in an investment fraud after scammers claiming to be representat

Telangana CM seeks assessment of AI-driven job displacement and investments in reskilling, job creation

Two communities clash in Madhya Pradesh town, indulge in vandalism; police fire teargas shells

The incident occurred in Azad Chowk area of Sihora on Thursday (February 19, 2026) night, after which heavy police force was deployed there, he s

Stones thrown at Shivaji Jayanti procession, meats shops in Bagalkot in Karnataka

Eight persons being questioned, say police

The DMKCongress alliance has endured for many years

Ray-Ban deepens its dialogue with music and culture at Nomads 2026 through two curated listening spaces

Noted Bengali author 'Shankar' dies at 93

Mani Shankar Mukhopadhays novel Chowringee was widely regarded as one of the most popular authors in Bengali literature