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Discussions encouraging, we are nearing consensus on most pillars, MeitY official says

The 2026 India AI Impact Summit, taking place from February 16-20 in New Delhi, is structured around seven core pillars and it aims to achieve c

Kerala clinches investments worth 1.18 lakh croreat Davos, says CM

Pinarayi Vijayan addresses 6th session of CII Southern Region Council in Thiruvananthapuram

J&K | NIA Raids House Of Retired Govt Employee In Srinagar

Srinagar, Feb 17: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at the house of a retired government employee here in conne

Prakash Raj to Play a Shiva Bhakt in Mahesh Babus Varanasi

The SS Rajamouli directorial will hit the screens on 7 April 2027.

GHMC division issue reaches HC, notices issued to government

Hyderabad: The division of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three separate corporations has reached the Telangana High Cou

Indian Coast Guard seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers

The three vessels were intercepted about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai

Yamal misses a penalty and Barcelona''s late collapse hands Girona a 2-1 win in La Liga

The defeat was the second in less than a week for Barca and left it second in the table, two points behind Madrid

ByteDance vows to boost safeguards after AI model infringement claims

Built by TikTok owner ByteDance, Seedance 2.0 has produced Hollywoodesque scenes widely shared online

Odisha Showcases AI Initiatives at AI Impact Summit 2026

A key highlight of Odishas participation is its strategic collaboration with Sarvam AI, aimed at building sovereign AI capabilities with a specia

Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM today.

Bangladeshs newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in on February 17, followed by the oath-taking of the new government led by BNP Cha

Hyderabad Police appoints inspector to lead new anti-food adulteration wing

Guatemala ends emergency powers after a monthlong crackdown sparked by 10 police killings

President said 83 gang members had been arrested during the state of emergency and that homicides and reports of extortion had fallen during the

You don't deserve that chair: Navjot Kaur Sidhu lashes out at Rahul Gandhi after quitting Congress

You have to be in touch with the ground reality to know. You cant be living in a dream world, Ms. Sidhu said of Rahul Gandhi

Family Faces Ire for Refusing to Perform Funeral in Kukatpally

The locals alerted the police who rushed to the house and made it clear to Shamanthakamni's family that if they failed to perform the last rites

National Woman Thinkers conference in Delhi on March 7-8, webinar series in north Karnataka from February 21-26

Participants would deliberate on various issues and the resolutions emerging from these discussions will be submitted to the Union Government

Man Stabs Bhopal Woman 13 Times, Then Jumps In Front Of Train

A 45-year-old woman in Bhopal was stabbed to death nine times in the chest, three times in the abdomen, and once in the neck allegedly by a man w

Murder Case Against Chhattisgarh Officer After Man Dies During Illegal Mining Probe

Serious allegations against a revenue administration team in Chhattisgarh's Kusmi village have triggered outrage and tension across the region.

AI Summit 2026 Live Updates: French President Macron, Amitabh Kant lead Day 2 line-up as discussions tackle governance, jobs & healthcare

A separate classification for denotified tribes | Explained

Why were Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes classified as criminal groups in the colonial era? What did the Idate Commission recommend?

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 90.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.23% higher at 97.14

India Looking Forward to French President's Visit: PM Modi

Macron said he was accompanied by business leaders and economic, industrial, cultural and digital players who give real, tangible life to the tie

We Are In AI Era: Top Court Raps Centre Over Sonam Wangchuk Transcripts

There is certain malice if the transcription of a 3-minute speech runs for 7-8 minutes, the Supreme Court has said, pulling up the Centre over th

7 Deaths In Haryana Village Amid Water Contamination Reports: Viral Hepatitis Symptoms, Prevention Explained

Preliminary probe suggests that viral Hepatitis and a possible water contamination were behind the deaths, however, a confirmation is awaited.

Man Killed, 2 Injured In Illegal Mining Row, Chhattisgarh Officer Among 4 Arrested

Serious allegations against a revenue administration team in Chhattisgarh's Kusmi village have triggered outrage and tension across the region.

UP Board Exam Class 10, 12 date 2026: Check date sheets for UPMSP exams, full guidelines, what's allowed and what's not

UP Board Exam Class 10, 12 date 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education (UPMSP) will begin the Class 10 and 12 Bo

Irish watchdog opens EU data probe into Grok sexual AI imagery

The large-scale inquiry relates to potential breaches of the bloc's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), said a statement by Ireland's Data

Chiranjeevi undergoes surgery, here is his latest health update

Mumbai: Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi has shared an update with regards to his health, saying that he is recuperating well after a minor shoulder k

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 90.73 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) The rupee rose by 1 paisa to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, aided by a fall in global crude oil pric

One dead, two critically injured in Merrylands stabbing; suspect in custody as police investigate motive

A fatal stabbing spree near a Merrylands train station has left one man dead and two others critically injured. Police arrested a suspect shortly

PM Modi Highlights Public-Interest Role of AI at Summit

Modi noted that science and technology become useful when guided by thoughtful decision-making and added the summit aims to explore how AI can se

AI knows how caste works in India. Heres why thats a worry

Ishan Kishan's Grandfather Confirms India Star's Relationship Status

Ishan Kishan is also dominating headlines off the field as well, with his grandfather confirming his relationship status, putting years of specul

Schools in Hyderabad to shift to half-day schedule

Hyderabad: The schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are going to shift to a half-day schedule as part of the arrangement. Under

Meerut Metro to become Indias fastest, to run at 120 kmph

New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) The upcoming Meerut Metro is set to become the fastest metro service in the country, with a maximum operational speed of

India AI Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE updates: Summit aims to capture use of AI for public interest, PM Modi says

The Prime Minister inaugurated the summit on February 16, drawing overwhelming crowds to Bharat Mandapam

Resignation twist: Bhupen Borah quits Congress, pauses decision, Himantas BJP offer follows row explained

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invited former Congress chief Bhupen Borah to join BJP after his resignation. Sarma lauded Borah as a last Hindu lea

Elon Musk Edges Closer to Becoming Worlds First Trillionaire

As of February 2026, Musks net worth is estimated at about $849 billion, driven primarily by his ownership stakes in Tesla Inc. and SpaceX

Hyderabad man held for duping job aspirants with fake appointment letters

Hyderabad: A 30-year-old man was arrested for duping job aspirants with fake appointment letters in Hyderabad on Monday, February 16. The accused

Inke fun reel ki vajah se meri duniya ujad gayi: Sahil Dhaneshras mother narrates how minor Scorpio driver with 13 overspeeding challans killed her only son

Sahil Dhanashree Accident: A fatal road crash in Dwarka has sparked outrage across the coutry. A 23-year-old man died after a minor allegedly dro

Yunus invokes Indias seven sisters, sovereignty reset in farewell speech as Dhaka turns a fresh political page

Outgoing interim chief Muhammad Yunus asserted Bangladesh's restored foreign policy pillars of sovereignty and national interests during his fare

CBSE Issues Advisory On Proper Distribution Of Mathematics Question Papers

CBSE Board Exams 2026: The advisory has been issued for the entire duration of the examination to prevent discrepancies during question paper dis

Gold Down Rs 1,145, Silver Slides 1.5% In Morning Trade: Check City-Wise Prices

Precious metals traded lower on Tuesday morning even as retail prices across major cities remained firm.

Haemorrhage, Skull Fracture: Autopsy Of Delhi Man Killed By Teen Driver

An autopsy report has shed light on the tragic death of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who was killed earlier this month in a multi-vehicle collisi

India Seizes Three Iran-Linked, US-Sanctioned Tankers: Report

India aims to prevent its waters from being used for ship-to-ship transfers that obscure the origin of oil cargoes, the source

PM Modi hails AIs role in public good amid ongoing summit; shares message in Sanskrit

Vijay, Rashmika To Wed on Feb 26

The note is signed with Vijays signature on behalf of both himself and Rashmika.

Indo-US defence partnership continues to grow stronger: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Admiral Paparo had asserted that the US-India defence relationship is on a steeply-upward trajectory and is set to expand further

'See you in Mumbai & later in Delhi': PM Modi's welcome message for 'dear friend' Emmanuel Macron

Clarence High School in Bengaluru marks 111 years with India Post commemorative special cover

The cover features photographs of the founders, former principals and a former KG coordinator

Woman arrested, daughter booked in Meerut over alleged Pak citizenship, espionage

Meerut: A woman has been arrested, and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistans ISI and residing in the country without valid citiz

Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to

Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, believed friends are vital companions on life's journey. They offer support through challenges, helping each oth

Frederick Wiseman, Documentarian of America's Institutions, Dead at 96

The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details were not immedia

Ramadan Dates 2026 India: Ramazan begins from February 18 or 19? Check suhoor and iftar timings, fasting hours, rules Muslims should follow

Ramadan 2026 date: Ramadan 2026 in India is expected to begin either on February 18 or 19, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Fastin

India's permanent contribution to agenda of world community is of enormous importance for us: UN chief Guterres

India, which has traditionally been among the largest troop contributors to UN Peacekeeping, was the first country to deploy the all-women Formed

Asia needs to play smarter to win climate dollars

Extreme weather disasters are increasingly devastating South and Southeast Asia, causing billions in losses annually. Despite global responsibili

Telangana Student Ends Life in NIT Kurukshetra Hostel Room

The student was a resident of Maheshwari village in Rangareddy district, Telangana

From Rafale to AI push: Whats on agenda as French President Emmanuel Macron meets PM Modi in Mumbai

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Mumbai for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Defence, artificial intelligence, and critical mineral

AI chatbots to face UK safety rules after outcry over Grok

Providers of chatbots will be responsible for preventing them from generating illegal or harmful content

Man Held in Hyderabad for Duping Youth with Fake Appointment Letters

Kumar allegedly used to meet the youth at the tea shops and tiffin centres in Kukatpally and its surroundings claiming that he has good contacts

Why fighting yesterday's battles against China's Belt & Road is pointless now

The Belt and Roads resurgence doesnt demonstrate that Chinas economic model is unstoppable. But it does show that Beijing isnt retreating from gl

Bangladesh Govt. Oath Ceremony LIVE updates: New MPs to take oath ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Prime Minister

Members of Constitution Reform Commission will also be administered oath, the Election Commission of Bangladesh said

La Liga: FC Barcelona Stumble 2-1 Against Girona FC In Catalan Derby As Title Race Tightens

The La Liga title race took another dramatic turn as FC Barcelona slipped to a 21 defeat against regional rivals Girona FC in a fiercely conteste

Gadar star Ameesha Patel faces non-bailable warrant in Moradabad cheque bounce case: What is the dispute?

A non-bailable warrant has been issued against actress Ameesha Patel by a Moradabad court for failing to appear in a 2017 wedding event dispute.

CBSE Board Class 10, 12 exams start today: Check full date sheet, guidelines, what's allowed, what's not

Class 10, 12 CBSE exams: The Class 10 and 12 CBSE board examinations will begin from today and the Board has issued a set of guidelines for stude

MMRDA budget: 4,000 crore allocated for development of Mumbai 3.0

MMRDA expects to generate around 11,000 crore in revenue through land monetisation for funding capital-intensive infrastructure projects

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai

Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, Februaru 16, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where

Womans body kept in Hyderabad flat for four days, police launch probe

Hyderabad: A womans body was kept inside a flat in Hyderabad for four days without performing the last rites. The incident occurred at Sri Sai Bh

Telangana revenue typists fear removal, seek govt relief

Hyderabad: Representatives of the Telangana Revenue Employees Welfare Association (TRESA) urged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy not to

The Trouble With Turning Vande Mataram Into a Loyalty Test

The decision to limit the singing of Vande Mataram was not appeasementit was pragmatism, writes Shuma Raha.

Sanofi expands Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, to add jobs

Hyderabad: Sanofi Healthcare India has significantly expanded its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, inaugurating an additional state-o

Indian Man Held in New Jersey Over Child Assault Charges

In a statement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified the individual as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli and described him as an un

US: Three including suspect killed in shooting during hockey game

Rhode Island: Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a Rhode Island youth hockey game on Monday, February 16, authorities

You don't deserve that chair: Navjot Kaur Sidhu in sharp criticism of Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of being disconnected from ground realities and faili

It Will Replace All of Us Quite Quickly: Rana Daggubati on AI's Impact on Cinema

Over 600 high-potential startups are participating, many of whom are building globally relevant and population-scale Al solutions already deploye

2 Men Posing As Cops Rob Jewellery Worth Lakhs From Bengaluru House

Two men posing as police officers entered a house and looted cash and gold jewellery worth several lakhs in Bengaluru on Monday.

'We've transferred this case with proof to Centre': Assam CM on Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links

The investigation into Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links has been transferred to the Central government. Assam Chief Minister Him

Indore News: Traders Back Crackdown On Traffic Violators In Rajwada Area

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Traders from the Rajwada area stated that strict action must be taken against those who break traffic rules, assuring th

US-EU Trade Pacts Unlock $400 Billion Agri Opportunity For India: Government Official

New Delhi : Trade agreements with the US and the 27-nation bloc European Union (EU) have opened up an opportunity of USD 400 billion for India's

Opposing Vande Mataram No Less Than Treason, Says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said opposing Vande Mataram and making insulting remarks against national symbols was no l

Trump says decision on Taiwan weapons coming soon

US President Donald Trump is set to decide soon on supplying more weapons to Taiwan. This comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned agai

Bhopal News: Count Animals Like Porcupines In State, Says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief minister Mohan Yadav has stressed on importance of counting animals like porcupines in Madhya Pradesh. Highlightin

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves motion to expel Rahul Gandhi, citing Parliamentary Precedents

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has moved a motion to expel Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament, alleging Gandhi aims to divide the country. This

Hyderabad student among toppers in JEE Main 2026

Hyderabad: A student from Hyderabad emerged as one of the toppers in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 1 for BE/BTec

Phalguna Amavasya 2026: Rare Surya Grahan coincides on same day Why you must be extra careful and what precautions you should follow

Phalguna Amavasya 2026 India: Phalguna Amavasya, considered highly auspicious for performing rituals to honour ones ancestors, coincides with the

Under Fire At Home, Muhammad Yunus Brings Up China, India's '7 Sisters' In Exit Speech

Bangladesh's outgoing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus used his farewell address to project defiance abroad, most notably through indirect but provoc

Hillary Clinton Slams Epstein 'Cover-Up,' Calls for Public Testimony

The Justice Department last month released the latest cache of so-called Epstein files -- more than three million documents, photos and videos re

'Nothing To Hide, Totally Exonerated': Trump Again Denies Links To Epstein

US President Donald Trump has again denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein, saying he has othing to hide and has been otally exonerated as new att

Rafale deal, AI, trade on table: French President Emmanuel Macron set to meet PM Modi in Mumbai what's on agenda?

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrived in Mumbai for a three-day visit to strengthen the India-France strategic

The Godfather Actor Robert Duvall Passes Away At 95; Hollywood Celebrities Adam Sandler, Michael Keaton & Others Mourn His Demise

Hollywood actor Robert Duvall passed away on Monday. He was 95 years old, and on his Facebook page, an official statement about his demise was sh

AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE Updates: Applied AI And Social Equity Key Themes

India AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: The summit at Delhi's Bharat Mandapamwill enter its second day on Tuesday, a day afterPrime Minister Na