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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

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

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Swiss train derails, injuries likely: police

The region is currently under a level four of five avalanche warning

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

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

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

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

Beyond the Bunch: How Kushinagar Adds Value to Bananas

In Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, bananas are more than a fruit sold in markets or used in rituals. In a district known for large-scale banana cultiv

Video: Students protest over lack of drinking water in govt school in Telangana

Hyderabad: A group of students protested over the lack of drinking water at a government school in Telanganas Kommaram Bheem Asifabad district on

Bomb threat email triggers panic in Bengaluru South district court

According to police sources, the threat email was received around 12.35 p.m.

UK, Canada added to Chinas visa-free programme after leaders visits

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

Utility work debris constricts pedestrian space on Samson Saroja Street in Chennai

Rubble from the work lines a portion of one side of the street, hindering entry to houses and narrowing what is already a cramped space for pedes

Delhi HC allows temporary release of actor Rajpal Yadav from jail in cheque bounce cases

The comedian sought suspension of his sentence on the ground of a marriage in his family on February 19

Kremlin rejects European accusations it poisoned Navalny with dart frog toxin

Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic, died in February 2024 aged 47 in a far-flung Arctic prison, a month before Pu

Berlinale 2026 | Kristina Mikhailova: River Dreams is a radically tender socio-political statement about women in Kazakhstan

Edited by Indias Arya Rothe, Kristina Mikhailovas radical portrait of Kazakh women premieres in Berlinale Forum, marking a historic first for Kaz

Two states, one message: Families donate land for mosque, temple

In a rare display of communal harmony across Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, members of the Hindu and Muslim communities came together to support each

In Focus podcast | Is nuclear stability at risk after New STARTs collapse?

Rakesh Sood speaks to us about what the expiration of New START treaty means for global nuclear stability, and the uncertain future of nuclear ri

Reception at Taj Krishna? Vijay, Rashmikas wedding card breaks internet

Hyderabad: Amid growing wedding buzz around Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, their alleged wedding invitation card has gone viral on soci

Wholesale inflation jumps to 10-month high on food price rise

NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) Wholesale prices rose 1.81% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in 10 months, as vegetable and basic metal pri

NPCI Offers Wallet Service To Foreign Visitors at AI Impact Summit

Visitors can use the wallet service without an Indian mobile number or bank account

Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, expands India partnerships across sectors

India represents one of the most promising opportunities to bring responsible AI to a broad base of users, said Irina Ghose, managing director fo

Renowned UAE-based Indian photographer Ramesh Shukla passes away

Abu Dhabi: Renowned United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian photographer Ramesh Shukla, widely regarded as the man who visually chronicled the ea

Toyota February 2026 offers: Glanza, Hyryder, Taisor and Hilux get discounts, exchange and loyalty benefits

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has unveiled structured customer benefits for February 2026 across models like Glanza, Hyryder, Taisor, Camry, and Hilux.

A small-town computer centre reshapes learning in the Muzaffarnagar district

In Sarwat, Muzaffarnagar district, Sachni Kumar has spent the past year building a modest computer coaching centre that he believes fills a local

Jobless to business owner in 3 months: Mirzapur mans truck wash story

Three months ago, Pradeep Kaum of Auraiya district was unemployed and unsure of his next steps. Today, he runs a car washing centre

Rupee closes unchanged at 90.66 against U.S. dollar

According to forex traders, lower crude oil prices supported the local unit, while foreign fund outflows limited its movement

Hoping for the best, but will make country proud: Rashid Khan

Afghanistan triumphed over UAE in the T20 World Cup, with Captain Rashid Khan expressing a strong desire to bring pride to their homeland through

Gold eases 589 to 1.55 lakh/10g in futures trade

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for April delivery fell 589, or 0.38%, to 1,55,306 per 10 grams in a business turnover of

Pahalgam attack victims family still awaits promised government job in Maharashtra

Asawari Jagdale, whose father died in a terror attack, is still waiting for a government job promised by the Maharashtra administration. The assu

Kremlin says it strongly rejects European accusations on poisoning Navalny with dart frog toxin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on February 16, that Moscow took a very negative view of what he said were false accusations

Hyderabad: 20 duped of Rs 4 crore for jobs in company that never existed

Hyderabad: At least 20 people were duped of Rs 4 crore in a job fraud in Hyderabad, where scamsters lured them on the pretext of providing jobs a

Solar Eclipse 2026: Will US, UK and UAE witness the rare ring of fire spectacle? Heres who can see it

Solar Eclipse 2026: A Ring of Fire eclipse, formally called an annular solar eclipse, takes place when the Moon moves between the Earth and the S

Delhi Police Plans AI Traffic System to Ease Congestion in New Delhi

This system promises to enhance efficiency, reduce travel times, and lower automobile emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment.

Celebrate Jashn-e-Haleem At Paradise, Hyderabad

For decades, Paradise Haleem has been more than a dish, it has been a ritual that signals the start of the festive season of Ramadan, in the city

Right to Information vs Privacy: Supreme Court to review DPDP Act rules

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices to the Centre, refusing an interim stay on t

J&K High Court Grants Centre More Time In Plea Against Ban On 25 Books

SRINAGAR, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted the Centre more than a months additional time to respond to petitions

Hours After Quitting, Congress' Assam Unit Chief Makes Big U-Turn

On Sunday Bhupen Borah, the Congress' Assam unit chief, resigned from the party to call time on a 32-year association. On Monday he reportedly to

Akhilesh alleges mass deletion of SP supporters names in SIR, seeks ECs intervention

LUCKNOW, Feb 16: Alleging large-scale irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Samajwadi Party (SP) president A

Bhojshala dispute: Madhya Pradesh High Court hearing deferred to Feb 18

The scheduled hearing regarding the disagreement between the Bhojshala temple and the Kamal Maula Mosque in Dhar has been adjourned due to a lawy

Bhupen Borah withdrew resignation after Congress high commands intervention: AICC Assam in-charge

Meanwhile, Mr. Borah told reporters outside his residence that he has sought time from the Congress high command to reconsider his decision

Nobody knows how RSS gets their money, says Priyank Kharge

Reliance Retail to pilot search-discovery platform in multi-channel push

Reliance's online grocery delivery service JioMart expanded to compete in the 10-minute delivery segment in 2025

Delhi HC Permits Temporary Release Of Rajpal Yadav From Jail In Cheque Bounce Cases

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: In a relief to actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court suspended till March 18 his sentence in the cheque bounce cases and pe

Rashid Khan Becomes First Cricketer To Take 700 Wickets in T20s

Afghan spinner is way ahead of any other cricketer in terms of wickets in the shortest format

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (February 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Monday, February 16, 2026.

Snapdeal fined 5 lakh for selling toys violating BIS standards: CCPA

The CCPA has also issued notices to other e-commerce entities including Amazon and Flipkart

Abduction of Mexican mine workers raises doubts over touted security improvements

CONCORDIA (Mexico), Feb 16: Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns spaced along a twisting road appe

White Knight Corps Commander Reviews Anti-Terror Preparedness In J&Ks Kishtwar

JAMMU, Feb 16: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Indian Armys White Knight Corps conducted a visit to the Kishtwar region of Jammu and

Odisha caste row ends; children return to anganwadi centre, consume food cooked by Dalit employee

I hope caste discrimination will not lurk its ugly head in the village anymore, Sharmistha Sethy, the woman anganwadi employee said

Rajesh Exports Q3 PAT soars 101% YoY to Rs 72 cr

Rajesh Exports' consolidated net profit zoomed 101.32% to Rs 71.74 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 35.50 crore posted in Q3 FY25.

Two killed in blast in Paks NW

PESHAWAR, Feb 16: At least two persons were killed, including a child, and sixteen were injured in a bomb blast close to a police station in nort

Brainbees Solutions slumps after Q3 net loss widens to Rs 38 cr

Brainbees Solutions (Firstcry) tumbled 11.03% to Rs 240 after the company's consolidated net loss widened to Rs 38.40 crore in Q3 FY26 compared w

Brainbees Solutions Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd, Blue Jet Healthcare Ltd, Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd and PTC India Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group t

NR Foundation Reinforces Commitment to Community Healthcare in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], February 16: In a heartfelt gesture towards community welfare, NR Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the NR Group,

U.S. health regulators to consider safety status of processed ingredients, RFK Jr. says

The Trump administration last month announced new dietary guidelines that urge Americans to eat more protein and less sugar than previously advis

Kargil war veteran shoots dead wife and son, kills self in U.P.

Police said that prima facie, the case appears to be a murder-suicide, but the exact sequence of events will be confirmed only after a detailed i

India records lowest-ever price of 279/kg for green hydrogen in tender

The bid of 279 per kilogram was to supply 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year to Numaligarh Refinery Ltd., majority owned by state-run Oil Ind

Telangana to rollout free HPV vaccination programme for girls aged 14 and 15 at end of February

1993 Mumbai blasts case: Abu Salem says he has completed 25-year sentence; SC refuses to hear plea

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta asked him to argue the case before the Bombay High Court, which had denied interim relief.

Bhupen Borah withdrew resignation after Congress high command's intervention: AICC Assam in-charge

Senior Congress leaders, including Singh and Assam unit chief Gaurav Gogoi met Borah at his residence, after he sent a letter to the party high c

Abu Salem claims jail term exceeded 25-year sentence, SC refuses to entertain plea

The Supreme Court has turned down gangster Abu Salem's appeal for release from illegal custody, marking a pivotal moment in his long legal battle

India denies government links to Nikhil Gupta, the man held guilty in Pannun murder plot in US

Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national who pleaded guilty last week in a New York court for his role in the assassination attempt on Gurpatwant Singh

Love trumps hate: AR Rahmans The Wonderment Tour concert in Chennai champions unity on Valentines Day

Chinmayi Sriprada, Rakshita Suresh, Alexander Babu, Dhanush, Evelyn Soto and others turn heads, as AR Rahman vanquishes hatred with love at The W

Sabarimala womens entry: Kerala Law Minister says govt to seek balance between religious practices, constitutional rights ahead of SC hearing

P. Rajeeve says Sabarimala womens entry issue poses complex legal conundrums that the State will address with devotees interests and temple custo

'Political Pappu': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi

The BJP has criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a 'failed dynast'. This comes as former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah resigns, citing negle

Kerala govt will take appropriate stand on Sabarimala women entry issue, says minister

Kerala Law Minister P Rajeev has indicated that the govt will take an appropriate decision on the Sabarimala women entry issue and the Supreme Co

Quote of the Day by Dante: 'The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis'. How this thought is a guide for everyday courage?

Dante, a well-known Medieval Italian poet, in his quote says you should not remain silent when something wrong is happening.In difficult situatio

Prime Minister highlights transformative role of AI across diverse sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and technology enthus

Bajaj Finance Offers Instant Personal Loans with Quick and Easy Approval Process

Bajaj Finance Limited, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), continues to offer instant personal loans with quick

New J&K Assembly Complex To Be Ready By Oct 2027, Says Dy CM Choudhary

Jammu, Feb 16: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday inspected the ongoing construction of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly comp

From Monsters to Men: The Evolution of Forgiveness in Guillermo del Toros Cinema

In Frankenstein, the creature eventually becomes a hero in spite of killing six sailors and a hunter.

Bihar employment scheme: CM Nitish Kumar transfers 2,500 crore to 25 lakh women

State Government, so far, transferred 18,100 crore to bank accounts of 1.81 crore women beneficiaries under the scheme

Watch: Om Birla to attend Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahmans oath ceremony

India has nominated Om Birla to represent the country at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman as Prime

Kanye West to make his India debut with a concert in March

The concert is part of his global run of headline performances and will take place in New Delhis Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life

Even if longevity does not run in your family, following one of five healthy diets could meaningfully increase life expectancy, according to new

KPMG partner fined A$10,000 for using AI tools to cheat in test about AI

KPMG Australia fined a partner A$10,000 after 28 staff were caught using AI tools to cheat in internal training exams, prompting tighter monitori

Startup financial modelling guide for founders

Learn how to build a startup financial model in India using bottom-up projections, runway planning, LTV:CAC and realistic growth assumptions.

FIH Pro League losses indicate Indian hockeys problems go beyond the scoreline

In the four matches, India has, barring a few moments, appeared completely out of place against both Belgium and Argentina with every department

Fire breaks out at Nexus Vijaya Mall in Chennai

Officials said the fire originated from a kitchen at a restaurant in Nexus Vijay Mall

China's Russian oil imports to hit new record in February as India cuts back

China's Russian oil imports are set to reach a new record high in February, surpassing January's figures. Independent refiners are increasingly p

Rajpal Yadav bail hearing: Relief for actor as Delhi HC suspends sentence in cheque bounce case

Actor Rajpal Yadav has received temporary relief from the Delhi High Court. The court has allowed an interim suspension of his sentence in a cheq

England opts to bat against Italy in must-win T20 World Cup tie

A victory in this contest will take England into the Super Eights stage and knock Scotland out of contention

Womens entry to Sabarimala: NSS and SNDP urge return to traditional practice

As the Supreme Court considers review petitions against its 2018 verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the shrine, the Nair Service Society

Jmail, Web Tool Site Replicating The Emails of Epstein Gains Popularity

Explaining the motivation behind the tool, Igel said usability was the biggest challenge: The emails were just so hard to read, noting that many

Sabarimala temple case: Upper caste orgs reiterate opposition to entry of women

Kottayam: Keralas two major Hindu caste outfits, the NSS and the SNDP Yogam on Monday, February 16, reiterated that women of menstruating age sho

Are you living in Delhi's high-rise buildings? IIT has this 'deadly' air pollution warning for you as region continues to choke every year

A groundbreaking study by IIT Delhi has identified a critical flaw in how the capital measures its air quality, revealing that pollution levels c

Denta Water and Infra Solutions order book crosses 841 crore in December

For the nine months of FY26, the company secured fresh orders worth 377.31 crore, including 161.12 crore in the October-December quarter

Sunetra Pawar To Meet NCP MLAs In Mumbai Tomorrow, Amid Push For Merger Talks With NCP (SP)

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar is set to hold a crucial meeting with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislators in Mum

Ghaziabad Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts In Factory In Inderlok Area | Dramatic Video

Ghaziabad: A massive fire broke out in a factory in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Monday (February 16). The factory was located in the Inderlok ar