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HC pauses Ibrahimpatnam chairperson poll amid councillor disappearance

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 17, directed the state government to produce Akula Yadagiri, a councillor elected from W

YouTubedown for more than 2,40,000 users in U.S.

YouTube TV had 8,923 issue reports on the website, while Google had 2,694

Standing for Dharma: Shankarlal Lalwani M.P. and cause of Pakistani Hindu Sharnarthis

Introduction: The Oath in Sindhi The hallowed halls of the Lok Sabha have witnessed countless oaths, but on a historic day, the words resonated w

Strikes on three more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, says U.S. military

The series of strikes conducted brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting those it calls narco-terro

PM to IT firms: Go beyond services, make AI products

Iran to Return with Proposals After Progress in US Talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law to President Donald Trump, held discussions with Iranian authorities in Geneva

Afghanistan says it has released 3 Pakistani soldiers captured during October cross-border fighting

The violence erupted after explosions in Kabul, the Afghan capital, on October 9 that the Taliban government blamed on Pakistan and vowed to aven

Deepfakes pose direct threat to democracy: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mentally Challenged Man, 45, Beaten To Death In Jharkhand: Cops

A mentally challenged man was beaten to death, while six women from Uttar Pradesh were assaulted by mobs over child lifting suspicions in two sep

UPI for AI: India offers 'bouquet of trusted solutions' to world

Stock Market Live February 18: Stock to buy today: Astral (1,646) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for Astral. The 3 per cent rise this week has taken the share price w

Arrowheads aim is sharp and clear: Build conversational AI that directly impacts business outcomes

Founded in 2022 by Devyani Gupta and Vengadanathan Srinivasan, Arrowhead is building AI-powered voice agents for the financial services sectorbot

Global Hindu Foundation supports distressed Pak Hindu Refugee family of 21 with tire puncture repair shop equipments in Jaipur

Jaipur, India The Global Hindu Foundation (USA) has supported a Jaipur (Vatika, Sanganer) based Pakistani Hindu refugee family with tire puncture

J.D. Vance says no conflict with possible White House rival Rubio

In December, Secretary of State Rubio said that if Mr. Vance runs for President, hes going to be our nominee, and Ill be one of the first people

Mamdani threatens 9.5% property tax increase if wealth tax is not passed

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a significant property tax increase. This measure is a last resort if Governor Kathy Hochul does

Indias climate challenge cannot be solved in conference rooms: Tata Trusts CEO

Mr. Sharma sought alignment between governments, philanthropists, businesses, researchers, and communities around a small set of priorities that

Interview: Netherlands Finest, Max ODowd Is Much Bigger Than a Dropped Catch

T20 World Cup 2026: Max O'Dowd deserves attention not for a dropped catch, but for being one of Netherlands' best.

Japan to invest $36 billion in US projects under trade pact, says Trump

Japan will invest $36 billion in three U.S. projects, including a $33 billion natural gas power plant in Ohio and a $2.1 billion oil export termi

Kerala: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Textile Showroom in Kozhikode

Several fire tenders reached the spot to douse the fire

DU imposes 1-month ban on protests; gives no reason for time frame

90-minute vs 10-minute commute to the office employee weighs lateral move, smart advice pours in

In 2026, Americans lose 239 hours annually to traffic. A 90-minute commute steals 700 hours yearly. This ime tax slashes your effective hourly w

Sunetra Pawar meets Fadnavis, seeks CBI probe into Ajit air crash

T20 World Cup Exclusive: Roelof Van Der Merwe Is His Name, Longevity Is His Game

While his peers are enjoying the T20 World Cup from the comfort of their homes, Roelof van der Merwe remains hungry.

Identical twins, identical scores (285) in JEE Main

Morning Digest: IT Minister apologises for AI summit troubles; Congress asks Hardeep Puri to clarify his 62 email exchanges, 14 meetings with Epstein, and more

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India-Pakistan encounter: In defence of the boring match

Morning Brief Podcast: AI Impact Summit: Amazon's Bet on India's AI Future

Warner Bros. says reopening talks with Paramount on its buyout offer

Television and film titan Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN, announced in late October that it was open to acquisition offers; its board sub

Macron meets Bwood celebs

Bon appetit: French president connects with Bollywood over desi ratatouille and paneer French President Emmanuel Macron added a touch of cinemati

Gujarat electoral rolls shrink 13% to 4.4 crore voters after 77 lakh deletions

Gujarat's voter count has dropped by 13.4% to 4.4 crore after a special revision removed 77 lakh names and added 9.5 lakh new electors. This sign

Alia joins list of BAFTA presenters

After proving her mettle in Bollywood, actress Alia Bhatt is also constantly making a mark for herself on the international platform. Adding anot

Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman no more

Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of Titicut Follies and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a uniq

Word of the Day: Quiddity Meaning, origin, and real-world examples

Word of the Day: Quiddity meaning is the essential nature of something. It answers the question, what makes a thing what it is. Quiddity pronunci

Zelensky Says Trump Exerting Undue Pressure On Him Over Peace Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said US President Donald Trump was exerting undue pressure on him in trying to secure a resolution to the

Russia, Ukraine set for peace talks in Geneva

GENEVA, Feb 17: Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Geneva for a new round of US-brokered peace talks, just a week before the fourth anniv

Nepal EC bans opinion polls

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Nepals electoral body on Tuesday urged media not to disclose results of opinion polls before the general elections as it may d

Hindus, Muslims raise concern over South Africa burial law

Johannesburg, Feb 17: Hindu and Muslim communities in South Africa have opposed a proposed law mandating electronic death certificates before cre

Iran temporarily shuts Hormuz Strait amid live fire drills as n-talks begin

GENEVA, Feb 17: The United States and Iran held their second round of indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday over Tehrans nuclear programme, even as

Iran Has Not Agreed To All Trump's Red Lines: JD Vance After Geneva Talks

Iran has not agreed to all the ed lines set out by US President Donald Trump for a diplomatic solution, Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday aft

Trump unveils first Japan investments under trade pact

The projects they cover are a natural gas facility in Ohio, a crude oil export facility in the Gulf of Mexico, and a synthetic industrial diamond

New Bajaj Pulsar 150 launched at NSF BAJAJ

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17 : The all New Bajaj Pulsar 150 with updated, modern features, was launched at NSF BAJAJ, in a function held

LPU unveils 15 breakthrough AI Innovations at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JALANDHAR, Feb 17: Focusing on practical applications across sectors such as education, agriculture, robotics, enterprise

LG for transforming educational campuses to realise vision of Developed India @2047

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for transforming the educational campuses to realise

Rise of Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh, Its Impact on India

Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com The much-anticipated election results from Bangladesh are out. The BNP has secured 209 seats, while the Jamaat

CM reviews Ramadan arrangements

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the holy mon

Farooq seeks national unity for peace in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 17: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, on Tuesday appealed for the coun

Govt recommends doubling medical intern stipend

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 17: The J&K Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that a committee has recommended enhancing t

From Saffron Fields to Smart Screens How AI is Reshaping Life in J&K

Ankit Patel ankitpateliimc@gmail.com On an October morning in Pampore, the air was heavy with the scent of freshly bloomed saffron flowers. For g

What is Trumps Project Vault?

The Trump administrations initiative aims to create a reserve of critical minerals to protect its domestic industries from any disruption, as wit

February 2026 Social Security SSDI payment schedule: Is your February 18 direct deposit confirmed under SSA birth date rules?

More than 71 million Americans receive Social Security benefits each month. The Social Security SSDI payment for February 2026 goes out on Wednes

JKP wrestler clinches 28th Shiv Khori Kesari Dangal title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Feb 17: Wrestler Surjeet Singh of J&K Police clinched the prestigious 28th Shiv Khori Kesari Dangal title b

Madras HC reverses 2017 acquittal, convicts 21 in murder case

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets Bdesh PM Tarique Rahman

DHAKA, Feb 17 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday met Tarique Rahman shortly after the BNP leader was sworn in as Bangladeshs Prime Minister

Shah unveils Chhatrapati Shivajis statue, says his legacy will inspire people

GANDHI NAGAR, Feb 17 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a nearly 21-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, s

Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss pressing bilateral issues

MOSCOW, Feb 17 : Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar on Tuesday met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko and discussed pressing bilateral and

New Zealand beat Canada by 8 wickets

*Canadas Yuvraj becomes youngest to hit hundred in T20WC CHENNAI, Feb 17: New Zealands top-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips score

History of Indias 21st-century transformation to begin with connectivity, not silicon chips: Minister

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: The history of Indias transformation of the 21st century will not begin with silicon chips or software, but with the moment th

S Africas Hindu, Muslim communities unite in concern about new burial law proposals

JOHHAENESBURG, Feb 17 : South Africas Hindu and Muslim organisations have united in objecting to a proposed law which could delay cremations and

Macron kicks off India visit with morning jog at Mumbais Marine Drive

MUMBAI, Feb 17 : Hours after landing in Mumbai, French President Emmanuel Macron surprised morning walkers by jogging along Mumbais iconic Marine

India, France Express Concern Over Ukraine War; Back 2-State Gaza Solution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, agreeing to support l

UK Deputy PM David Lammy Arrives In Delhi For AI Impact Summit

United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026.

95-yr-old unable to walk, court goes to him, delivers verdict

Google releases animation for first solar eclipse of 2026

As the first solar eclipse of 2026 unfolded on Tuesday, Google has introduced a special interactive animation on its Search page to mark the annu

Why is global uncertainty at an all-time high in 2026? World Uncertainty Index surges to 106,862 in February - worse than COVID, 2008 crash, and 9/11 combined

The World Uncertainty Index hit 106,862 in February 2026. That number is unprecedented. It beats every crisis in modern history. COVID peaked low

Statehood for J&K to be restored soon: Union Minister

HM has already given an assurance in Parl Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parl

Govt in talks with Centre over restoration of Statehood: Omar

Thanks Shah for reopening of tourist destinations Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the J&K Government

Court holds ex-bank Chairmen guilty in backdoor appointments

Charges to be framed on next date of hearing Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Feb 17: A local court here today found two former Chairmen of Jammu and Kash

Screening Committee in place for provisionally registered Kashmiri migrant families: Govt

CID/DM reports awaited only in 75 cases *No land acquired without prescribed procedures Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 17: The Government today said t

Randhawa clarifies remarks over land encroachment amid uproar in Assembly

Speaker assures to expunge anything unparliamentary Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 17: Massive uproar amid chaotic scenes led to disruption of the

Indias Reliance on Imported Arms for Defence is a Concern

By Nantoo Banerjee There is little to be excited about the defence ministrys latest clearance for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets fro

Rs 770 cr earmarked for 7 milk plants, Rs 184 cr liability of SCARD Bank: Dar

Govt to develop Viksit village in each Assembly segment * Investors need not to worry for deposits: Govt Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 17: The Minister

GST collections rise to Rs 24080 cr in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: A steady rise has been recorded in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in Jammu and Kashmir during la

Of 44 PSUs, 24 making losses

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 44 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and, of them, 24 are making losses w

Karnataka Cong govt allots public-use plots for party offices

SC: Compensation is not a substitute for punishment

CJI alarmed by AI use to draft petitions in SC

India's Supreme Court expressed alarm as lawyers increasingly use AI to draft petitions, leading to citations of non-existent judgments. This hal

18-Year-Old Man Arrested After Running Toward US Capitol With Shotgun: Cops

An 18-year-old man ran toward the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said US Capitol Police

IRS Tax filing mistakes in 2026: Are simple errors triggering IRS audits, refund delays, and costly penalties for millions?

Over 160 million IRS tax returns will be filed in 2026, and small tax filing mistakes can delay refunds or trigger an IRS audit. The 2026 tax sea

Development not at cost of health, environment, says SC

Excise Raids Fetch 9.6 Kg Ganja Chocolates

The accused, B. Vikash Sharma, a native of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly selling the product between Chudi Bazaar and Begum Bazaar under t

Fifty years ago | World recognition for small savings drive

A hundred years ago | Finding work for disabled ex-service men

Tina Ambani skips ED summons, 2nd in a month

Tina Ambani, wife of Anil Ambani, missed her second Enforcement Directorate summons regarding a money laundering probe. Her husband, Anil Ambani,

IIIT-Hs Vahan Eye Targets Truck Plates

The institutes iHub-Data, drawing on prior research from the Centre for Visual Information Technology, has deployed an artificial intelligence-ba

RPF cop kneels on youth's neck, probe ordered as clip goes viral

A Railway Protection Force constable is under investigation. He was seen in a video kneeling on a youth's neck at Tiruvottiyur railway station. T

Ruptured Pipeline Repaired At Manikonda

Repairs began at 7 am, with the damaged portion being replaced using 1,150 mm MS barrels. Officials said the works are expected to be completed b

Ajit Pawar plane's black boxes damaged in fire: AAIB

Black boxes from the crashed Learjet at Baramati airport sustained significant fire damage, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau reported.

Quote of the day by Theophrastus: 'Time is the most valuable thing a man can...' - lessons on how spending time wisely can transform your life by Greek philosopher and father of botany

Quote of the day by Theophrastus: Theophrastus, Aristotle's successor, emphasized time as life's most valuable asset, surpassing material wealth.

KPCC Chief Doubts Lapses In Electoral Rolls, Demands Corrective Measures From Elections Commission

In a complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner, Karnataka State Election Commission, Bengaluru, Shivakumar, also the president of Karnataka Pr

Modi, Macron launch H125 helicopter assembly line

India and France are deepening their strategic ties with a new helicopter assembly line in Karnataka and a potential multi-billion dollar Rafale