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Man Held in Kota for Threatening to Shoot Rahul Gandhi, Cong MPs

Superintendent of Police (SP), Kota, Tejaswani Gautam told PTI that the accused has been detained at Borkheda police station and is being questio

Anubhav Sinha on why he made Assi: Was shocked to read accounts of survivors

A woman would have already been exploited somewhere in the country by the time we finish this conversation, says filmmaker Anubhav Sinha whose ne

Bangladesh's New Sports Minister Seeks To Resolve Issue With India After T20 WC Row

Aminul Haque said Bangladesh aims to build sincere and cordial relationship with India across all sectors, including sports

India, Israel Sign Another MoU Deepening Defence Ties Ahead of PM Visit

The International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) have facilitated meetings between leading In

Suspected gas leakage in Karachi kills 16, including children

In the early hours of Thursday, a suspected gas explosion in a residential building in Karachi claimed atleast 16 individuals, including several

In 2026, AGI is on the horizon: Google Deepmind CEO Hassabis on AIs next leap at AI Impact Summit

AUS vs IND Womens 2nd T20I: India opts to bowl against Australia

India lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the series opener at Sydney by 21 runs via DLS Method

Ahead of Modi's visit, India and Israel sign another MoU deepening defence ties

India-Israel defence ties: The International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) have facilitated

National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear on Mar 9 ED plea against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others

The Delhi High Court will hear the Enforcement Directorate's challenge to a trial court's decision. The trial court refused to accept the ED's ch

58 bird species documented during Campus Bird Count 2026 at Yenepoya university in Mangaluru

The Campus Bird Count 2026 was part of the universitys ongoing commitment to biodiversity awareness, environmental stewardship and citizen scienc

Stop playing big shots across the line initially: Gavaskar tells Abhishek

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar suggests Abhishek Sharma needs to ease pressure and play smarter at the crease. He also lauded Shivam Dube's powerful hi

Govt to host quantum technologies workshop at University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Telangana government is going to host a workshop and round table on emerging quantum technologies. The IT, Electronics & Communication

Hyderabad bus crashes in Gadwal, four critically injured

Hyderabad: An Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus lost control and crashed into aroadside ditch on an early Thursday mor

'Setting' as poll currency: Bengal's pet conspiracy word back to centre stage ahead of elections

Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections, political parties are using allegations of secret deals, termed 'setting', to shape voter perception. Ri

Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Goa proposed with 13-hour journey time

Two VB rakes will have to be deployed, 13-hour journey possible if the service skips Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction stations

T20 World Cup Super 8 schedule 2026: Check India's match dates. Will Ind play against Pak?

T20 World Cup Super 8 India Matches: The Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is now set. Eight teams have qualified and are divided

VijayRashmika wedding countdown begins: Heres full event timeline

Hyderabad: With just a week to go, wedding buzz around Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna is growing louder by the day. While the couple has

At least 16 killed in explosion due to suspected gas leakage in Pakistans Karachi

The explosion caused a part of the building structure to collapse

T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies Beat Italy By 42 Runs To Enter Super 8s As Group Toppers

West Indies posted 165 for six in their final Group C fixture and then bundled out Italy for 123 in 18 overs

Big Food Pours Millions Into Rebrands As Obesity Drugs Reshape US Demand

GLP-1 drugs impact $12 billion in snacking sales in US; Dietary shifts include fewer calories and more fresh produce.

Release of Kerala Story 2 Should Be Seen With Utmost Gravity: Kerala CM

The film will hit theatres on February 27, 2026.

AIMIM signals Rajya Sabha bid from Bihar as poll equations heat up

Patna: Following the announcement of Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across the country, political mobilisation has intensified in Bihar, with

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped international player in womens cricket history

In an incredible feat, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has etched her name in the annals of women's cricket history. Achieving this landmark on T

National Herald Case: Delhi HC To Hear On Mar 9 ED Plea Against Gandhi

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), objected to the request made by the counsel for the respondent le

Give Perks To Women Marrying Farmers: Karnataka MLA Writes To Siddaramaiah

Farmer groups in Karnataka in the past have alleged that many young men engaged in agriculture are struggling to find brides.

Check-In Disruptions At Delhi, Other Airports Due To Software Glitch

Airlines, including IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air experienced temporary check-in disruptions at multiple airports, including

India Among Microsoft's Largest AI Investment Destinations: Brad Smith

Smith emphasised the need to bring infrastructure to the Global South, and that includes data centres in computing, more connectivity and electri

ChatGPT to Recommend Streaming Links from JioHotstar for Users Searching Entertainment Content

JioStar Vice chairman Uday Shankar said JioStar is embedding AI at the very core of the user experience.

Clean Max, Gaudium IVF Announce IPO Price Bands, Bid Dates

Clean Max Enviro is Indias largest commercial and industrial renewable energy provider with 2.54 GW of operational, owned, and managed capacity a

United States is being too complacent about Iran and oil prices

US officials may be overconfident about oil prices in a potential US-Iran conflict. Despite last years limited impact on oil after Trump bombed I

Sarvam AI, Emergent Labs, Neysa And C2i: Emerging Stars Of Indian AI Ecosystem

Indian AI startups like Sarvam AI, Emergent Labs, Neysa, and C2i are attracting major investments and advancing AI infrastructure in the country.

Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes Most Capped International Player in Women's Cricket

The Indian veteran cricketer achieved the milestone on Thursday as she walked out to captain the Women in Blue for their second T20I of the three

J&K Accredited Journalists Association Hailed The Pension Demand For Retired Journalists Raised By NC, MLA, Tanvir Sadiq

Jammu, Feb 19: Ashwani Kumar, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Accredited Journalists Association, has hailed the demand for a pension scheme f

Senior Kerala Congress MLA K Babu steps down from electoral politics

Tripunithura MLA K Babu announced his decision to step down from electoral politics. He will not contest the upcoming Assembly elections for pers

Wont leave India without prior permission, will cooperate in probe: Anil Ambani tells SC

New Delhi: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani has filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court that he will not leave the country without its prior

Scripted Video Viral as Old Muslim Man Marrying Teenage Girl Forcibly

We were able to trace the video to a Facebook page named Wedding Studio, based in Bangladesh.

Kharge Reviews Roadmap After Telangana Local Body Poll Victory

AICC chief says Congress committed to social welfare, economic empowerment and inclusive growth in Telangana

J&K Finance Dept Orders Strict Reconciliation Of NPS Deductions

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has directed all departments to immediately verify and reconcile National Pension System

Principals Must Ensure Teachers Complete On-Screen Marking Practice: CBSE

CBSE On-Screen Marking 2026: Principals are instructed to ensure that all teachers of Classes 11 and 12 log in to the OSM portal and complete the

Galgotias University row: After Chinese robot dog, varsity under lens over Korean drone

Galgotias University faces new allegations regarding a drone soccer system, claimed as an in-house innovation but reportedly resembling commercia

Claim, blame, warning, exit: How Galgotias University's Chinese robodog row unfolded at AI Summit

Evolution & diffusion of technology: Anthropic CEO Amodei, Nandan Nilekani in Conversation | Impact AI Summit

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says World 'Urgently' Needs AI Regulation

An organisation could be set up to coordinate these efforts, similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Altman said

Israel approves entry of 10,000 Palestinians to Al-Aqsa for Ramzan Fridays

Jerusalem: Israel has approved a plan to allow 10,000 Palestinians from the occupied West Bank to attend Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque dur

Rajamouli Is One of the Best in India, Says Priyanka Chopra

The film brings an epic period thriller to life, set in the historically and culturally rich Cayman Islands,

On CCTV, Stray Dogs Attack Karnataka Girl, 6. She Suffers Severe Eye Injury

A six-year-old girl was brutally injured after being attacked by a pack of dogs in Karnataka's Vijayapura district on Wednesday morning. The girl

2026 Winter Olympics womens single free skating schedule and results: Who is leading and top medal contenders

Olympic figure skating medals for women's singles will be decided today in Milan. The free skating segment follows the short program. Ami Nakai o

Hyderabad police warn public about online frauds using SEO

Hyderabad: The V C Sajjanar, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, warned people against falling prey to frauds generated through paid advertisements

Congress top leadership holds review with Telangana CM and Ministers in New Delhi

Adani Group Announces Scholarships For Young Talent At India's Top Business Schools

The Adani Group has announced 24 fully-funded scholarships for students at India's leading business schools under the 2025-27 cohort of the Adani

Punjab Woman, 99, Robbed, Killed, Body Found Inside Iron Trunk

A 99-year-old woman was murdered by a robber who stuffed her body inside an iron trunk in her house in a village here, police said on Thursday.

Congress a divided house in Kerala, has no leader to match stature of Pinarayi Vijayan: K.V. Thomas

K.V. Thomas, Keralas Special Representative with Cabinet rank in New Delhi, discusses the States political landscape, financial challenges, and p

Naidu to Participate in India AI Impact Summit Tomorrow

The Chief Minister will arrive in Delhi from Jaipur tomorrow morning and proceed to the summit venue at Bharat Mandapam. At 9:30 AM, he will take

Tata may keep its captain amid choppy waters & bold bets

Tata Sons is reportedly poised to grant Chairman N. Chandrasekaran a third term, signaling a strategic push for continuity amidst significant gro

From deepfakes to data sovereignty, Narendra Modi outlines India's AI roadmap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the MANAV Vision at the India AI Impact Summit, outlining a five-point framework for ethical and inclusiv

South Korean court hands life sentence to exPresident Yoon for imposing martial law

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for imposing martial law. He was found guilty of rebellion for attempting to seize the Na

We are building AI at scale with trust, resilience, and long-term competitiveness: N. Chandrasekaran

Telanganas secondary schools with science labs higher than national average, but lags behind several States

Jio to invest Rs. 10 lakh crores over the next seven years on AI: Mukesh Ambani

From farmhouses to heritage homes: Hyderabads dining clubs on the rise

How curated, ticketed meals are offering an alternative to restaurants in the city

ChatGPT to recommend streaming links from JioHotstar for users browsing entertainment content

ChatGPT will now recommend and share streaming links available on JioHotstar for users searching for entertainment content on the AI platform

Veteran Journalist, Author K Govindan Kutty Passes Away

His notable works include An Intimate Story, biography of former Chief Election Commissioner T N Seshan.

SC criticises freebie culture, says might hamper economic growth

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a rebuke against the prevalent culture of freebies. The judges said that such initiatives hinder economi

K. Babu, senior Congress leader in Kerala and Thripunithura MLA, quits active politics

K. Babu exudes confidence that his party will shortlist the best candidate for the constituency and that UDF will win 2026 Assembly elections

Reckitt backs efforts to address health challenges faced by sanitation workers

Reckitt is driving a national movement to enhance India's sanitation economy by fostering sanitation entrepreneurs and modernizing school sanitat

Bangladesh Bars Spicejet From Using Its Airspace Over Dues

With the Bangladesh airspace not being available, the airline is taking longer routes for some of its flights from Kolkata, including to Guwahati

Water, electricity cut off in Dalit settlement of Odisha village

Bolangir: Water and electricity services were cut off in a Dalit settlement, with residents alleging caste-based discrimination in Odishas Balang

50,000 Heroin Users Among 70,000 Addicts In Valley, J&K Govt Tells House

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that around 70,000 persons, mostly youth, are involved in substance u

Andhra secures Waaree Energies battery giga-factory with 8,175 crore investment

IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said the project marks a significant milestone in Andhra Pradeshs clean-energy journey

The 50 big twist: Prince Narula quits grand finale race?

Mumbai: One of the most-watched reality shows on Indian television right now, The 50, continues to grab attention with its leaked updates. The sh

T20 World Cup 2026: Stop Playing Big Shots Across Line Initially, Gavaskar Tells Abhishek

Abhishek is yet to score a run in his maiden ICC event, having played against the USA, Pakistan and Netherlands

Chennai will be global deep-tech cluster, coastal city model for climate resilience by 2040: TNEB Chairman

Speaking at the Super Chennai Conclave in the city on Thursday (February 19, 2026), Dr. Radhakrishnan said: Though we have institutions and talen

Does This Video Show Indian & Pakistan Fans Fighting in Sri Lanka? No, Its AI!

Multiple discrepancies and detection tools showed that the viral video was indeed AI-generated.

T-Hub Partners with Hauts-de-France to Deepen Indo-French Startup Growth Corridor

The long-term objective of the partnership is to establish strategic pathways and facilitate the entry of over 10 French startups into the Indian

J&K: Soldier Shoots Self Dead at Nagrota Army Camp

Jammu, Feb 19: A 24-year-old Agniveer allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle while on guard duty at an Army camp in Nagrota on the ou

Google DeepMind CEO Warns of AI Risks, Calls for Global Cooperation

Hassabis identified two major risk categories with AI technology: bad actors repurposing beneficial technologies in harmful ways, and technical r

Big Billion Property Sale Returns with Rs. 25,000 Crore Inventory Across Gurugram, Noida and Panipat

25,000 crore across Gurugram, Noida and Panipat. Organised by M3M India and Smartworld Developers, the platform has evolved into a large-scale, t

Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey Withdraws Title Of Ghooskhor Pandat; SC Disposes Of Plea

Pandey said in his affidavit that though the new title of the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer has not yet been finalised, it will not be similar to the ea

Bholenath: The Guileless God of Infinite Compassion

A Shivratri Reflection Dr Rekha Jad rekhajad1969@gmail.com Shiva manifests in countless forms and embodies unfathomable powers from Mahadev, the

Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without

Leo Tolstoy, a renowned novelist and philosopher, championed intellectual courage and freethinking. His writings, including War and Peace and Ann

Pawan Kalyan And Harish Shankar Share BTS Moment From Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Ustaad Bhagat Singh marks the second collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar.

Sam Altman Hails India as Global AI Leader, Predicts New and Better Jobs

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Altman expressed optimism about the nations digital trajectory, noting that the work ha

Sterlite Coppers attempt to re-enter Thoothukudi must be blocked by T.N. govt.: Vaiko

Speaking to the media, he said that the Vedanta group has announced the new proposal claiming it would have a lower carbon footprint. Such a prop

Assam elections: Congress likely to release its first list of candidates by February end

Assam assembly polls: Assam is going to assembly elections early March-April this year. Union Home minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Assam on

Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey withdraws title of Ghooskhor Pandat, SC disposes of plea

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea against the upcoming movie Ghooskhor Pandat after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey inf

'Design in India, deliver to the world'; Modis unmissable message to global leaders at AI Summit

Telangana govt provides 89 2BHK houses to SC, ST victims

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, February 18, distributed 89 double-bedroom houses to people from the Scheduled Caste and Schedu

EPFOs higher pension plan is back, but only a select few will actually benefit: Details here

EPFO has reinstated the option for certain subscribers to link their pension contributions to their full salary, benefiting those who had previou

Largest mosque in Australia receives threat on Ramzan eve

The Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, the largest in Australia, reportedly received a threat letter on Wednesday, February 18, on the eve of the holy mon

New Casting Rumour: Sudeep To Join SS Rajamoulis Varanasi?

Prakash Raj plays Mahesh Babu's father in this April 2027 release.