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Ahead of Modis visit, India and Israel sign another MoU deepening defence ties

Tel Aviv: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Israel later this month, an MoU was signed between India and Israel to deepen defence t

India wont let AI turn humans into data points: Modi at AI Impact Summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, February 19, pitched for democratising artificial intelligence and making it a tool for incl

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Vijayakants soul will not forgive, says T.N. BJP after DMDK joins DMK-led alliance

The BJP also shared an old video of Vijayakant opposing the DMK-Congress alliance and said, Till his last breath, he was opposed to the anti-Tami

Maruti eyes fleet-focused EV after e-Vitara retail push

An electric equivalent to Dzire, targeted at fleets, could materially alter EV adoption in a segment where higher daily running makes per-km savi

Sensex, Nifty crash 1 per cent in mid-session amid profit-booking

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in the mid-session trade on Thursday, February 19, amid a broad-based profit-booking ru

The world in a bowl: Flavours of Europe

Last time, we explored the American avatars of rice. This time, well surprise you with another continent of a rice bowl: Europe. Prepare to be su

Saudi Arabia announces timings to visit inner sanctum of Prophets Mosque

Madinah: Saudi Arabia has announced visiting hours for the inner sanctum of the Prophets Mosque in Madinah during the holy month of Ramzan. The a

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka elects to bat against Zimbabwe

Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have qualified for the Super Eights from this group

Akshay Kumar calls out racism against North-east Indians

Mumbai: On Wheel of Fortune India, Akshay Kumar did what very few celebrities consistently choose to do, he turned a mainstream entertainment pla

Satire | My scoop at AI Impact Summit

Saltman, who is driving the AI revolution, thinks India is the greatest country in the world

Mamata Banerjees barging into I-PAC raids site a gross abuse of power, ED tells Supreme Court

'The manner of entry constituted a clear show of force and numerical strength, during which documents and incriminating material were forcibly ta

Watch: PM Modi explains MANAV vision: India AI Summit

US deploys major air and naval forces to West Asia amid Iran tensions

Meanwhile, Iran and Russia have announced joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman

Why do we tend to miss errors or repetitions when we read?

Read it once, we see a perfect text. Read it twice, we ask ourselves How did I miss that!?

Panruti Ramachandran launches new party, MGR ADMK

Though his party would not participatein elections, its members would be free to join hands with likeminded parties at the time of polls and they

Ghar ghuskar goli maarunga: BJP worker threatens Rahul Gandhi, detained

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker from Kota, Rajasthan, publicly issued a death threat to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he will

Glass Box, Not Black Box: PM Proposes 3-point Global Framework For Ethical AI At Impact Summit

The Prime Minister stated that India is committed to fostering a responsible and human-centric global ecosystem

NHRC Flags Misuse Of Its Name, Logo By NGOs; Directs Authorities To Take Action

New Delhi, Feb 19: The NHRC on Thursday said it has taken cognisance of misuse of its name and logo by some NGOs registered under nomenclatures w

Supreme Court accepts filmmaker's withdrawal of Ghooskhor Pandat title, says 'sensibilities are fragile'

The plea had alleged that the movie title and storyline were prima facie offensive and derogatory, which portray the Brahmin community in a defam

P.K. Sasi quits as KTDC chairman amid rift with CPI(M)

Sasi says his resignation is due to personal reasons and that he has no plans to join UDF

Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid U.S. tensions

U.S. has been seeking to negotiate a deal with Iran on its nuclear programme while threatening military action if talks fail

Over 3.61 Lakh Households Still Await Tap Water Coverage In J&K: Minister

Jammu, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that about 15.6 lakh households across the Union Territory have been provided fu

Assembly segment-wise developmental plans are being prepared says Vizianagaram Collector

The constituency-wise developmental plans would enable the government to select right industries and projects based on the availability of natura

Watch: PM Modi, Macron, Lula among leaders who visit India Impact AI summit

Word of the Day: Imperturbable

Word of the Day: In times of turbulence, imperturbability can project reassurance and authority. Measured, refined and evocative, the word stands

Shirtless, Blindfolded: Disturbing Video Emerges Of 2024 'Hazing' Session

Fresh details about a hazing incident that took place at the University of Iowa in November 2024 have emerged, courtesy of police body camera foo

Priyanka Gandhi in Assam, Attends Poll Meet, Visits Kamakhya Temple

The screening deliberations are expected to continue late into the night as part of the partys candidate selection process.

Hyderabads T-Hub partners with Hauts-de-France to boost startup collaboration

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based startup incubator T-Hub on Thursday, February 19, announced its strategic partnership with the Hauts-de-France region,

Opinion: Opinion | Trump Might Not Actually Have A 'Real' Plan For Iran

Sure, the US is very capable of another military-driven 'hit-and-run', this time in Iran. But the question would remain, to what end?

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim a 'murderer': Ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq shares WhatsApp chats, seeks help from Shehbaz Sharif and Mohsin Naqvi

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim's ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq has called him a murderer and accused him of infidelity in a series of Instagram post. She

Delhi plans drone push for governance, security

Delhi is developing a drone policy to boost investment and create jobs, integrating the technology into governance sectors like urban planning an

BJP sounds poll bugle: B.S. Yediyurappa says party should come to power on its own in Karnataka in 2028

Though BJP was in power for two terms in Karnataka, it has never won a simple majority on its own

J&K Assembly Admits PDP MLA Parras Resolution Flagging Hate Crimes Against Minorities

Jammu, Feb 19: The speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has admitted a private members resolution moved by PDP MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra, stron

Narsingi police arrest two for kidnap and sexual assault of 16-year-old; a minor absconding

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

SC closes case against Ghooskhor Pandat after filmmakers drop controversial title

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea challenging the upcoming film earlier titled Ghooskhor Pandat after filmmaker Neeraj

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

Generate jobs, pay salaries instead: SC slams govts on freebies culture

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India (SC) on Thursday, February 18, slammed the freebies culture, saying it was high time to revisit such polici

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life imprisonment: Who is he and why was he jailed?

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for masterminding an insurrection by attempting to impose mar

Odishas public debt likely to increase to 15.7% of GSDP from current 13.6% over next five years

Odisha Economic Survey tabled in State Assembly projects States annual growth rate at 7.9% in 2025-26 against expected all-India growth rate of 7

Supreme Court stays Madras HC orders which 'paralysed' Tamil Nadu Waqf Board

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

Opinion: Opinion: Tim Cook Seems Determined To Keep Bruising Apple

For 13 years running, the iPhone maker has been the world's most valuable brand as measured by the consulting firm Interbrand.

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

How A 2020 Tremor Through Central Asia Unmasked China's Nuclear Secrets

A small tremor rippled through a remote corner of Central Asia in June 2020. It registered at 2.75 on the seismic scale. The signal was picked up

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

Supriya Sule's Security Request For Nephew After Ajit Pawar's Death In Plane Crash

Supriya Sule on Thursday demanded that the Maharashtra government provide security to her party MLA Rohit Pawar, noting that he has been raising

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

British Couple, Arrested For Espionage During World Tour, Jailed For 10 Years

A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, p

Malaysian Actress Michelle Yeoh Gets Hollywood's Walk of Fame Star

The 64-year-old actress graced the red carpet in a stunning yellow gown at the ceremony organized by the Hollywood film community.

16 Killed In Building Collapse After Gas Cylinder Blast In Pak's Karachi

A gas explosion ripped through an apartment building in Pakistan's largest port city of Karachi on Thursday, killing at least 16 people, includin

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

Kim Jong Un Behind The Wheels Of Rocket Launcher In North Korea Nuclear Flex

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly took a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher for a stroll on the roads of the capital, Pyongyang.

Maharashtra Woman Appears For Class 12 Exam With Her 10-Day-Old Baby

A woman carried her 10-day-old baby while appearing for her Class 12 Maharashtra board examination in Nanded city, prompting authorities to set u

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

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

Vizag Gets Googles Largest AI Hub with $15 Billion Investment: Lokesh

In a post on X, he said Brimming with pride today as Vizag gets mentioned as Googles largest AI hub with a $15 billion investment. Thank you Goog

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

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

Freebies Culture Hampers Indias Economic Development: Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said, freebies culture is hampering the countrys economic development. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and

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

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

5 beautiful animals of Uttarakhand's Corbett National Park

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett National Park is Indias oldest national park and one of the countrys most c

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

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

'Engineer Tarique Rahman': Class 12 pass Bangladesh PM seen dressed in construction helmets and safety vests. The reason will shock you

Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is being mocked by the Opposition 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami as an 'engineer'. The o

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