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Gaza death toll in first 16 months of war far higher than reported: Lancet study

Gaza Strip: More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 16 months of Israels military campaign in Gaza Strip, significantly exceed

Post SIR, voter base in Gujarat, Lakshdweep, Puducherry shrinks by nearly 69 lakhs

Gujarat, Lakshadweep and Puducherry recently published their respective final electoral rolls as part of the poll roll cleanup exercise

Darshan of fig tree wood Perumal idol at Kumbakonam temple from March 1 to 10

Indias oil import shift signals structural energy security pivot: GlobalData

New Delhi: Indias recalibration of crude oil imports marks a structural shift from opportunistic discount buying to disciplined geopolitical risk

Include 50 per cent import duty on apples: Mehbooba Mufti to Modi

Srinagar: Emphasising that the interim Indo-US trade deal would take a toll on the nations farmers and fruit growers, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on

Govt announces seven measures to help boost exports

New Delhi: The government on Friday, February 20, announced seven measures, including credit assistance for e-commerce exporters and support for

OPS supporter and AIADMK MLA praises CM on final day of Assembly

With the blessings of former Chief Ministers M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa, Stalin would win the upcoming Assembly election, says Ayyappa

Kerala government sets record price of 150 a kg for raw cashew nut

The move is expected to provide immediate relief to cashew farmers while ensuring that cashew factories have a steady and reliable supply of raw

Electronic weighing scales at DPCs are tampered with, say farmers

Congress a national shame, says Rijiju after protest at AI Summit

The BJP said that at a time when India is hosting a prestigious global AI Summit, showcasing its innovation and leadership in technology, the Con

Green Bengalurus air quality on par with the Netherlands: Dutch PM Dick Schoof

During his brief tour to Bengaluru, the Netherlands PM visited IISc, the Philips Innovation Campus, and the citys Traffic Management Centre (TMC)

Top news of the day: Supreme Court directs appointment of judicial officers for Bengal SIR; India signs pact to join U.S.-led Pax Silica, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Excess supply triggers crash in prices of shallot in Tiruchi market

Traders say the prices may remain low for the next two months; say the market in Tiruchi has received 300 tonnes of stocks as against the demand

Schools in Hyderabad change timings for Ramzan 2026

Hyderabad: Some schools in Hyderabad have made changes to their timings during Ramzan 2026. A school in the city mentioned that the adjustments h

Over 54,908 crore projects take off in Kerala a year after invest summit: Minister Rajeeve

The summit received EoIs worth 1,81,209 crore from 449 investors

37 years after burial in Kasaragod, priests remains reinterred beside wife in Kottayam

Mortal remains of Rev. Alexandros Cor Episcopa were exhumed from a grave in Kasaragod and reinterred beside his wife in Kottayam

Book fair in Tiruchi has been attracting high footfall

Stalls at the fair, organised by the district administration, the Directorate of Public Libraries and BAPASI, have been witnessing good demand fo

Adam Milstein: The Strategic Philanthropist and His Analysis of Contemporary Threats

Long before October 7, 2023, became a date etched in Jewish memory, Adam Milstein was documenting concerning trends across America and the Wester

T.N. Assembly: State government withdraws contentious Private Universities (Amendment) Bill

Within a few days of the Bill being passed in the House last year amid opposition from the AIADMK and a few other parties, Higher Education Minis

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Video: Shoaib Malik allegedly flirts with married actress on show

Islamabad: Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who frequently makes headlines not only for his performances on the field but also for his personal

Flash Mob, Youremyeyesbaby and The Milenium Force catch the eye

Intellect Design Arena launches Academic TeamSpace for students and researchers

Academic TeamSpace hub to serve as shared AI innovation environment for academic institutions

Amit Shah Slams Congress For 'Changing Demography' of Assam

Pointing out that BJP government led by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has focused on both security and development, Mr Shah reiterated that

APSCHE extends time till February 23 to register for certification course on quantum computing

The certification examination was being conducted in association with National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, APSCHE Secretary explai

Two lorries laden with paddy seized in Thanjavur

Rishab Sharma Supported His Discipleship To Pt Ravi Shankar With Photos

Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has released official statement against claims denying him as a youngest and last disciple of Pt Ravi Shankar.

3 Tourism Projects Worth Rs 307 Lakh Completed In Ramgarh, Another Underway: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said three tourism projects have been completed in in Ramgarh constituenc

RBI minutes signal firmer growth path, muted price pressures after February hold

India's economy is set for strong growth. Policymakers are watching closely as inflation stays low. This gives them flexibility. Economic momentu

Include 50% Import Duty On Apples, Save J&Ks Fruit Industry: Mehbooba Mufti To Modi

Srinagar, Feb 20: Emphasising that the interim Indo-US trade deal would take a toll on the nations farmers and fruit growers, PDP chief Mehbooba

Extraordinary decision: SC orders deployment of judicial officers for Bengal SIR

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, February 20, directed the Calcutta High Court to assign judicial officers to help complete the Special In

Rupee plummets 31 paise to settle at 90.99 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 20 (PTI) The rupee plunged 31 paise to settle at 90.99 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a strong American curr

GCCs to drive up to 50% of India office demand; US to dominate while UK & EU to gain share- says Colliers India

India's forex reserves rises by $8.66 bn to hit an all-time high of $725.7 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $8.66 billion to reach an unprecedented $725.727 billion in the week ending February 13. This signifi

Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor's former stately home, day after his arrest

Police have concluded their search there but are still searching Royal Lodge, his 30-room former home in the grounds of Windsor Castle, just west

Fractal launches Vaidya 2.0, outperforming leading frontier models on Healthcare AI Benchmarks

J&K Govt Places CEO Bandipora Under Suspension Pending Probe

Jammu, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended Mr. Balbir Kumar, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Bandipora, with immediate effect pe

Allahabad HC fixes Mar 12 for next hearing of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque

In the same order, the court also held that the suits were not barred by the Limitation Act, Waqf Act and the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which

Youth Congress Workers Hold Shirtless Protest At AI Summit, 10 Detained

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: A group of Indian Youth Congress workers on Friday staged a dramatic shirtless protest at an AI Impact Summit exhibition hall,

Veteran Bengali author Shankar passes away at 92

The SahityaAkademiaward-winning writerhad a career spanning over 70 years.

School assembly news headlines for February 21: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Raj Kundra received bail in a Bitcoin money laundering case. Kerala increased Dearness Allowance for employees. PM Modi discussed AI's potential

Exercise prudence in Sabarimala gold theft probe, says Edneer Mutt head

Agencies must exercise caution and responsibility in the case, the head says over the arrest of the Sabarimala temples chief priest who had been

PM Modi, Sri Lankan President take stock of Indo-Lanka ties on the sidelines of AI summit

Talks covered bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, skilling, culture, blue economy, according

In Focus podcast | Rubios Munich speech: A call for unapologetic Western domination?

Suhasini Haidar speaks to us about Marco Rubios call to Make the West Great Again and its implications for the world.

Theatre The Myth of Reality OTT Release: When and where to watch Rima Kallingals acclaimed film online

The internationally acclaimed Malayalam film Theatre: The Myth of Reality is finally set for its digital debut after a successful theatrical and

Dangers of AI prompts: Palo Alto Networks CEO shares why even your wife shouldn't know what you are chatting with ChatGPT or Gemini

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warned that AI tools are rapidly gaining deep personal insights, potentially knowing users better than their

Sudha Reddy Foundation & MEIL Upgrade Classrooms at Hyderabad School

Sudha Reddy, founder of SRF, said, For many children, especially those facing challenges at home, a proper desk and chair mean more than just fur

How Salman Khans home looked 20 years ago: Rare video goes viral

Hyderabad: Salman Khan, one of Bollywoods biggest stars, still lives in his small 2BHK flat at Galaxy Apartments in Bandra West, Mumbai. Despite

9 Years Later, Delhi Court Acquits Brazilian Man In Cocaine Seizure Case

Kashmir is experiencing an unusually warm winter, with day temperatures settling 9-11 degrees above the normal in several areas making the month

Sensex rebounds 316 points, Nifty ends above 25,550; banks, metal stocks lead recovery

NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Titan, Maruti Suzuki In

'Need To Work With India At Full Speed On AI': German Minister To NDTV

Karsten Wildberger said Germany was embracing AI at full speed as part of a broader effort to modernise governance and make life easier for citiz

Sensex rebounds 316 pts, Nifty ends above 25,550; banks, metal stocks lead recovery

Mumbai, Feb 20 (PTI) Stock markets rebounded on Friday with the benchmark Sensex closing higher by 316 points after heavy buying in banking and m

SMC Executive Engineer Suspended Over Alleged Irregularities In Eidgah Road Works

Jammu, Feb 20: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Er. Imtiaz Ahmad, In-charge Executive En

Watch: What is Pax Silica?

India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative focused on artificial intelligence and secure supply chains, signalling a reset in In

Priyanka Gandhi: Zubeen Garg is voice of Assams soul

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Zubeen Garg's cremation ground. She described the singer as the 'voice of Assam's soul' and stated he was above pol

Bengali Author Sankar Who Transformed Mundane Urban Life Into Timeless Tales Dies At 92

The Sahitya Akademi award-winning writer, best known for his iconic novel Chowringhee and a body of work that chronicled the aspirations, anxieti

'PM Modi torn between grips of US & China': Rahul returns with jiu-jitsu analogy; explains why he used it in Parliament

Cash-for-jobs allegation: Will face the case legally, says K.N. Nehru

The Madras High Court, earlier on Friday, ordered the registration of an FIR based on the materials shared by the ED

Netanyahu says Israel 'tightening alliances' with allies, calls India 'gigantic power'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is strengthening alliances, highlighting the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister Nare

Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi: Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free

Quote of the day: In a culture that often prizes certainty, control and relentless striving, Zhuangzis insight is profoundly countercultural, a r

Post SIR, voter base in Gujarat, Lakshdweep, Puducherry shrinks by nearly 69 lakh

Gujarat, Lakshadweep and Puducherry recently published their respective final electoral rolls as part of the poll roll cleanup exercise. Before S

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute: HC fixes Mar 12 for next hearing

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Friday fixed March 12 as the date of the next hearing on the amendment application moved by the Muslim sid

Delhi-Meerut RRTS launch on Feb 22: Fares and train frequency details revealed

The 82 km DelhiGhaziabadMeerut RRTS corridor is set to fully open to the public this Sunday, February 22, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will

Intel Failure: Bombay High Court Raps Navy Over Skyscraper Near Base

The Bombay High Court noted that the building had already reached ground-plus-19 floors, exceeding 69 metres, by 2024 despite its proximity to a

Woman Highlights Issue Of Heating Food Sealed In Plastic Packaging On Vande Bharat, IRCTC Responds

Responding to the viral post, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation stated that the packaging is suitable for service as per the te

No one was injured in stone-pelting in Bagalkot during Shivaji Jayanti procession, says Superintendent of Police

Minor scratches to two police officers

Kerala hikes DA to 35% for govt employees, pensioners

Full-time contingent employees to also receive a similar increase

Nearly half of Indias household donations go to religious groups, 42% to beggars, CSIP Report finds

An intriguing study unveils the depth of generosity in India, where a large chunk of individual donations is directed toward religious institutio

Lawrence Bishnoi's Deadly Sisterhood: Inside Gangster's 'Lady Don' Army

In jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's underworld syndicate, a network of women has risen to positions of significant operational control, carryin

Telangana: Student injured after argument escalates to fight in Khammam

Hyderabad: A student of the Narayana Junior College in Telanganas Khammam district was injured after an argument escalated into a fight between t

Rajasthan University Undergraduate, PG Exam Results Out, Here's Direct Link To Check

UNIRAJ result 2026 for BSc, Bed Part 2 Declared: Candidates who appeared for these exams can check their results by visiting the university's off

US Totally Rejects Global AI Governance: White House Adviser

White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios shared vision on how to handle the divisive technology.

Elephant Herds Midnight Rescue Of Calf In Odisha Captivates Villagers

After circling the canal and seemingly assessing the danger, the mother elephant stepped forward. With the support of other herd members, she use

Who after Vijayan? Lefts tryst with first-time voters and survival in Kerala

As Kerala gears up for the 2026 elections, the future of the Left beyond chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is a pressing concern. Despite his stron

International Mother Language Day 2026: Youth And Preserving Linguistic Diversity

Todays youth stand at the intersection of technology & tradition. Through social media, digital archives, podcasts, & AI tools, they are revitali

'Prepare For Jail': Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Raja Warring Of Land Grab

The political climate in Punjab has reached a boiling point following allegations by Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu against Punjab Congress President Amari

'Fast Asleep, About To Fall': Trump Goes Viral For Wrong Reasons, Again

A video of US President Donald Trump appearing to doze off during a high-profile diplomatic event has surfaced online. As speakers addressed the

U.S. negotiating with India on Venezuelan oil sale to help diversity its sources, Envoy Sergio Gor says

A final trade deal with India will be signed sooner than later as a few tweaking points are required, he added

Let Himanta speak on plans for next 5 yrs, not 10-year-old issue: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called out Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his lack of action on job creation and future development str

One of Americas most critical resources is eroding

America faces a crisis as its workforce shrinks and education falters. While AI promises productivity, it may not offset declining human capital.

Karnatakas Bagalkote 3rd city facing communal clash during Shivaji Jayanti

Bagalkote: A tense situation prevailed in Karnatakas Bagalkote on Friday, February 20, as several people took to the streets and allegedly hurled

As trade clarity boosts orders, Sri Lanka to drive growth for SP Apparels Ltd

SP Apparels Sri Lanka platform has reached an installed capacity of about 1,650 machines and is on track to achieve normalised operations from th

Delhi circle rates hike: New price may jump 30% to up to Rs 8.3 lakh per sq m; check category-wise proposed increase

Delhi circle rate news: Delhi's property circle rates are poised for a significant overhaul, with proposed hikes up to 30% to align with soaring

KRCL donates multi-utility vehicle to Udupi district police

KRCL responded to the request by the MP to provide a MUV to the district police

Love in the Age of AI: When Intimacy Meets ChatGPT

Welcome to love in 2026, where our partners are outsourcing romance to large language models.

Congress appoints Vinod Jakhar as NSUI president

The Congress also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing NSUI chief, Varun Choudhary, appreciating his work and leadership

16,000 Vehicles Have Same Chassis, Engine Numbers In Northeast: CAG

Legally, it is mandated for unique registration numbers for vehicles at any time. While a re-registration in a new state is allowed after relocat

Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur fires fresh salvo at Punjab unit chief Warring

Chandigarh, Feb 20: Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has renewed her attack on Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, the partys Punjab unit chie

Epstein Estate Agrees to Settle Victim Claims for Up to $35 Mn

The settlement is related to victims who said they were sexually assaulted or abused or trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein between January 1, 1995, an

US-India partnership has critical role to play to make AI benefits available to everyone: Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's address follows his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two discussed accelerating Indias AI ambition