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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

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

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

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

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

Worlds largest AI summit opens to packed halls in Delhi

New Delhi: The worlds largest artificial intelligence (AI) summit opened to packed halls and long queues on Monday, February 16, as tech moguls,

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

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

Kerala CM to inaugurate two new bridges in Dharmadam in Kannur

The Keezhathur-Kottam and Cherikkal-Kottam bridges are expected to considerably reduce travel distance and time for people in Peralassery, Vengad

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

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

Seyon: Kamal Haasan, Sivakarthikeyan reunite for Thaai Kizhavi directors next; first look out

The film, which has music by Santhosh Narayanan, marks a reunion between Sivakarthikeyan and Kamal Haasan after their blockbuster 2024 film Amara

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

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.

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

EC tells West Bengal authorities to quickly clear objections, claims filed under Form 7 of SIR exercise

The Election Commission has directed West Bengal authorities to expedite the processing of Form 7 objections related to voter list revisions. Thi

Builder promises 160 sqft parking space to buyer, gives only 137.50 sqft in Mangaluru apartment

Karnataka RERA directs builder to allot parking slot of standard dimension to apartment owner in Mangaluru

Tamil Nadu signs Rs 5,980 crore MoUs, creating 8,400 jobs in semiconductor and aerospace

The projects are expected to generate 8,400 jobs, strengthening the states industrial growth and high-skilled employment opportunities.

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

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The Congress on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surrendered before US President Donald Trump in agreeing

PM Modi to visit Israel, says Benjamin Netanyahu; hails 'tremendous' India ties

Couple killed, 10 injured as freight vehicle rams tree near Pudukottai

Harsh Goenka shares the one principle that built Norway's 'ever-growing' $2 trillion fund that will continue to serve even their grandchildren

Business leader Harsh Goenka has triggered a massive conversation on long-term thinking after sharing a post about Norways $2 trillion global inv

Bihar: Students harass nun using sexually derogatory language

Jamui: A Catholic nun in Bihars Jamui was harassed by a group of male students who hurled sexually explicit remarks at her while filming the enco

The 50: 2 strong female contestants evicted, check names

Mumbai: The 50, the newly launched reality show of 2026 airing on Colors, has been keeping viewers engaged with its frequent controversies and su

AI a Double-edged Sword, Need To Sharpen Edge of Opportunity: Top Science Advisor

He also noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a child's development, mental health and education over time

INR settles flat in range-bound trades

The Indian rupee settled flat at 90.66 (provisional) against the US dollar in a range-bound trade on Monday, as positive momentum in domestic equ

Women Commission to inquire into abortion cases in tribal villages in K. R. Puram ITDA on Tuesday

Benchmark indices rebound sharply; Nifty climbs past 25,650

Benchmark equity indices finished firmly higher on Monday, buoyed by robust buying in banks and financial counters. The Nifty reversed its two-da

Madhya Pradesh Doctor's Death Sparks High-Stakes Battle Over Rs 60-Crore Land

The doctor's funeral procession moved under administrative supervision from her Wright Town residence. But even before the flames were lit, a far

10-month-old Aalin Sherin laid to rest with state honours after becoming Keralas youngest organ donor

Kerala's youngest organ donor, 10-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham, was laid to rest with state honours after her parents consented to donate her o

T20 WC: Omarzais heroics seal 5-wicket win for Afghanistan over UAE

New Delhi: All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning performance, claiming four wickets before smashing an unbeaten 40 to guide Af

India AI Summit 2026 Highlights: AI will not kill jobs but will unbundle them, expect 1000x growth in 3 years, says Microsoft India's Chandok

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and i

9-judge Supreme Court bench to hear pleas on discrimination against women at religious places

The apex court will examine broader issues on religious freedom under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, including the rights of Muslim and

India's MSMEs Must Be At The Heart Of AI-driven Manufacturing Transformation: ITC's Gaurav Kataria

MSME is absolutely a great focus and really, really required at this point in time, Kataria told ANI on the sidelines of Democratizing AI Resourc

Casualties Feared As Avalanche Derails Swiss Train Carrying 80 Passengers In Valais

A passenger train carrying around 80 people derailed in southwestern Switzerland on Monday morning after an avalanche struck near the village of

Five listed Indian REITs distribute over 2,450 crore to unitholders in Q3FY26

As of Q3 FY26, the total gross Assets Under Management of the Indian REIT market stands at over 2,50,000 crore, reflecting continued expansion an

As AI Governance Gaps Widen, Experts Call For Stronger Oversight And Explainable Systems

As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly embedded in healthcare, education, financial services, and public infrastructure, experts

Gurugram Tragedy: Missing 16-Year-Old Dies By Suicide; Body Found In Pond After 12-Hour Search

A 16-year-old Class 12 student from Mokalwas village in Gurugram, who had been missing since February 11, was found dead in a pond near the villa

CPI (M) criticises BJP Govt for giving cruel burial to MGNREGA

At no time has the countrys esteem gone down to this level, says CPI (M) general secretary

AKG Memorial Museum to be inaugurated in Peralassery in Kannur on Tuesday

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the museum set up in memory of veteran communist leader at his birthplace

Supreme Court refers to Constitution Bench on whether DPDP law uses privacy to dismantle peoples right to know

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, heading a three-judge Bench, refuses a plea to pass an interim order to stay the implementation of Section 44(

Israeli approval of West Bank land registration draws outrage

In a statement, the Egyptian government called it a dangerous escalation aimed at consolidating Israeli control over the occupied Palestinian ter

Kanye West to Perform First Show in Delhi on March 29

Kanye West will perform at Jwaharlal Nehru Stadium, the same iconic stadium where legendary artists such as Travis Scott and Diljit Dosanjh perfo

China grants Canada, U.K. visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries

Visitors can stay for up to 30 days for business, tourism, exchange programmes and to visit family and friends

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Iran Meets UN Nuclear Watchdog in Geneva Ahead of US Talks

The U.S. maintains military pressure while Iran insists its program is for peaceful purposes.

Religare Ent slips after Q3 net loss widens to Rs 45 cr; board OKs demerger plan

Religare Enterprises dropped 5.03% to Rs 232 after the company's consolidated net loss widened to Rs 45.30 crore in Q3 FY26 compared with net los

Government plans AI, e-book access for students in 57 medical colleges

A new government initiative seeks to improve medical education access by rolling out digital resources and AI tools across select institutions. T

Rajpal Yadav's Manager Shares Familys FIRST Reaction To Bail In 9 Crore Cheque Bounce Case, Reveals Actor To Hold Press Conference

Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was sent to Delhi's Tihar Jail on February 5 after surrendering in connection with a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, on Mo

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Furkat Kasimovs Advice To Indias Biggest CEOs: AI Marketing Is Becoming An Operating System

Furkat Kasimov does not begin his thinking about AI in marketing with creativity. He begins with scale, governance, and trust. In his view, the

Kargil war veteran kills wife, son; then dies by suicide

KANPUR (UP), Feb 16: A 51-year-old retired army personnel, who was a Kargil war veteran, allegedly shot his wife and 16-year-old son dead at thei

3 Sentenced To Death For Gang Rape Of Israeli Tourist, Murder Near Hampi

A sessions court in Karnataka's Koppal district on Monday sentenced three men to death after convicting them in the gang rape of two women, inclu

Telangana mosque vandalised, copies of Quran desecrated

Hyderabad: Worshippers at the Jama Masjid in Telanganas Yadadiri Bhuvanagiri district were, on Monday, February 16, shocked to see their mosque v

Indias cloud kitchen boom faces a sharp reality check

Indias cloud kitchen sector surged during Covid, but rising costs, aggregator dependency, and weak unit economics triggered a sharp market correc

Economic Survey | Several key areas of T.N.s agri sector require immediate attention: Planning Commission

IIMBs EPGP climbs up to 34th globally in Financial Times MBA Rankings 2026, ranks third in India

The Financial Times rankings assessprogrammeson parameters such as career progression, alumni satisfaction, research output, diversity,internatio

CS Atal Dulloo Orders Time-Bound Disaster Relief, Seeks Immediate Clearance Of Pending Claims

Jammu, Feb 16: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday stressed the need for a structured and time-bound disaster relief mechanism in Jammu and Kas

Baloch Liberation Army Claims Capture Of 7 Pakistan Army Soldiers; Gives 7-Day Deadline To Government

Quetta: The separatist militant group, Baloch Liberation Army, on Saturday (February 14) claimed to have captured seven Pakistan Army soldiers. I

J&K High Court Reconstitutes Court Management Systems Committee

JAMMU, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has reconstituted its Court Management Systems Committee in accordance with the dir

BJP Clinches Karimnagar Mayor Seat

Leveraging strategic ex-officio votes and the support of independent candidates, the saffron party managed to outnumber the Congress, despite the

How B Prabhakaran Built Thriveni Into A SustainabilityDriven Mining Leader

The shift toward sustainable industrialism in India is no longer a peripheral goal but a core operational necessity. At the forefront of this cha

Markets rebound nearly 1% on buying in power, banking stocks

Snapping its three-day decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 650.39 points, or 0.79%, to close at 83,277.15. NSE Nifty advanced 211.65 points,

New Moon Solar Eclipse to bring cosmic curveball for 3 zodiac signs Heres who will be most affected

Februarys New Moon Solar Eclipse is expected to bring more than a typical lunar reset, as astrologers forecast intensified emotions and significa

Indore MBA Student Murder: LAST VIDEO Shows Victim Girl With Accused Boyfriend Entering The Room Where She Was Found Dead

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A fresh development has emerged in the shocking murder case of a 24-year-old MBA student found dead at her boyfriends re

'Beetroot is very dangerous': Pune-based doctor has a scary reality check if you are a big fan of this superfood

An Ayurved doctor has sparked a health debate by warning against eating raw beetroot, citing risks of contamination with bacteria, parasites, and

Why are gold and silver prices down again and will precious metals bounce back or continue to fall? Gold and silver drop, revised price targets, analysts insights and market outlook explained

Why are gold and silver prices down again and will precious metals bounce back or continue to fall? Gold and silver prices dropped due to holiday

Life Wont Wait: Kierkegaards Stark Reminder

Soren Kierkegaards famous quote on life reveals why we understand our choices only in hindsight, yet must live forward with courage and uncertain

Imports up 19% in January as India's trade deficit widens to $34.68 bn

India's trade deficit widened sharply in January as imports surged on higher gold and silver inflows, while merchandise exports rose only 0.6% am

Girona FC vs FC Barcelona Live Streaming: When & Where To Watch Blockbuster La Liga Encounter In India

Indian football fans are gearing up for an exciting Catalan derby as Girona FC host arch-rivals FC Barcelona in a crucial LaLiga 2025-26 fixture

We have NO INTEREST in being polite': Rubios blunt warning on US 'colonial aspirations' stun world

209 Crore Online Investment Scam Busted In Ganderbal; 9 Held In Transnational Fraud Network

Ganderbal, Feb 16: In one of the biggest cyber fraud crackdowns in Jammu and Kashmir, police have unearthed a massive transnational online invest

West Bengal CPI(M) State committee member Pratik Ur Rahaman resigns from party

A CPI(M) office-bearer said the party leadership is yet to take a decision on his resignation. Mr. Rahaman was pitted against TMC leader Abhishek

From Field to Furnace: How Chemical-Free Farming Shapes Muzaffarnagars Jaggery

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, jaggerylocally known as guris more than a sweetener. It is a seasonal rural industry that connects sugarcane far

Congress Secures Wardhannapet, Kesamudram Hung Municipalities with Ex-officio Votes

By strategically utilizing ex-officio votes and securing the support of independent candidates, the party managed to break the deadlock against t