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Fallout from Epstein, Mandelson puts Britains House of Lords under scrutiny

LONDON, Feb 18: Fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files has landed on the gilded wood and plush red benches of Britains House of Lords. Parliament

Iran temporarily closes Strait Of Hormuz amid US nuclear talks

Tehran: Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live fire military drills in a rare show of force as its nego

Two killed in road accident on NH 44 near Shadnagar

Hyderabad: Two persons were killed in a road accident on Shadnagar Road on NH 44 on Tuesday night. The individuals were returning in an Innova ca

Galgotias University Asked to Vacate AI Summit Expo: Sources

Controversy erupted after Galgotias University faced online backlash for showcasing a robotic dog labeled Orion at the AI Summit expo that critic

Odisha to Nizami Kitchen: Chef Quadris love letter to Hyderabadi cuisine

When a chef from Odisha curates a Deccani menu for the people of Hyderabad, you know the citys culinary soul is just right. Sheraton Hotels lates

LG Manoj Sinha Hails J&K Cricket Team For Historic Entry Into Ranji Trophy Final

Jammu, Feb 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday extended his congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for their remarkab

Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind at India AI Impact Summit: What's missing is general intelligence

Adhikari: Humayun got 50% Bangladesh funds for Babri style mosque

The BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claims that JUP founder Humayun Kabir received 50% funding for mosque modelled on Babri Masjid from Bangladesh. I

PM Modi joins ride with French President Macron en route to India-France Innovation Forum after talks

This is not the first time Prime Minister Modi has shared a car ride with global leaders

ASK Asset & Wealth Management To Enter MF Business

The four-decade-old ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group manages assets worth over 82,000 crore as of December 31, 2025

Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso: 'I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it'

Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso: Pablo Picassos quote, I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it, embodi

Galgotias Universitys Chinese RoboDog Orion sparks massive backlash at Delhi AI summit, stall ordered to vacate: Full controversy explained

Galgotias University has been asked to vacate its stall at the AI Summit in Delhi after it reportedly displayed a Chinese robotic dog labeled Ori

'Disorganised PR spectacle': Rahul Gandhi over Galgotias University's Chinese robotic dog controversy at AI impact summit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called the AI Summit a disorganized PR spectacle. He alleged that Chinese products were displayed at the event.

These People Will Kill Me: What Imran Khan Told Sisters On Mohsin Naqvi

Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan's Interior Minister and PCB chairman, has reportedly threatened Imran Khan's sisters.

Chinese products showcased at AI summit; irreparable damage caused to image of country: Rahul

New Delhi, Feb 18: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dubbed the AI Summit a disorganised PR spectacle and alleged that Chinese products a

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Bhupen Borah day after his resignation from Congress

Borah had resigned from the Congress on Monday, but the party's top leadership did not accept his resignation, making attempts to persuade him to

Cash, queues, campaign winds: Bengal's Yuva Sathi scheme turns welfare drive into pre-poll theatre

In West Bengal, the newly launched Yuva Sathi initiative is making waves, promising unemployed youth a monthly stipend of Rs 1,500. Registration

CM Omar Abdullah Congratulates Cricket Team After Historic Entry Into Ranji Trophy Final

Jammu, Feb 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for its remarkable achievement in the R

TN Assembly condoles Ajit Pawars demise

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday, February 18, condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Immediately after

Six months after Election Commission order, Mamata Banerjee's government registers FIRs against 5 poll officials

Amidst an escalating electoral crisis, West Bengal officials have taken significant action by filing FIRs against five government employees linke

POCSO case accused escapes from Kerala court before sentencing

Kollam: A POCSO case accused slipped away from the court premises minutes before he was sentenced to a cumulative 23 years for abducting a minor

IndiaUS deal under fire as kisan bodies call it anti-farmer, urge President to stop it

The farmers' organisation Samyukt Kisan Morcha has expressed strong opposition to the India-US trade deal, deeming it harmful to the agricultural

2026 Winter Olympics Men's snowboarding slopestyle final rescheduled time, and other major events schedule

Day 12 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has been dubbed Teams Day, featuring a packed schedule of nine medal events across six sports.

J&K Make History, Enter Ranji Trophy Final For First Time In 67 Years

Kalyani, (West Bengal:, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by reaching the Ranji Trophy finals for the first time in their 67-year histor

Apology to Allu Arjun Over Conditions Remark: Too Little, Too Late?

Following the public apology, Allu Arjuns team is reportedly considering dropping the legal proceedings.

Galgotias University Asked To Vacate AI Summit Expo Immediately: Sources

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: Galgotias University has been asked to vacate its stall at the AI Summit Expo immediately, sources said, amid a controversy ov

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says Rahul Gandhi 'dangerous' for India's security

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of having links with anti-India forces, calling him a

Nissan bets on new models, sales infra boost for brand resurgence this year

UDAIPUR, Feb 18: Japanese automaker Nissan is lining up multiple products, bolstering its sales infrastructure as it places 2026 as the year of r

Saudi Arabia announces Founding Day holiday for private, non-profit sectors

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the official Founding Day holiday for employees in the pri

Tanvir Sadiq Alleges Discrimination Against Jammu, Seeks Probe into MP Fund Utilisation

Jammu, Feb 18: MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of neglecting the interests of the people of Jammu and de

OpenAI's Chris Lehane Calls For Right To AI For Responsible Innovation

Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Head of Public Policy, contended that in the digital era, AI mustbe considered a fundamental right.

Charminar area gets sanitation push ahead of Ramzan in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Ahead of the holy month of Ramzan, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has intensified cleanliness drive near Charminar

Europe squares up to Big Tech, risking ire of Washington

European nations are ratcheting up the pressure on social media companies, risking a backlash from the United States

EC to Hold Polls to 2 Rajya Sabha Seats in Telangana in March

ECI Under Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said the last date of filing nominations is March 9

'These Robots Dogs Are Chinese, Not Indian': Galgotias Thrown Out Of AI Summit

Galgotias University has been asked to vacate the expo area of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, sources said.

No More Productions for Me, Says Lakshmi Manchu

Lakshmi Manchu has previously produced films such as Gundello Godari, Lakshmi Bomb, and W/o Ram.

Don't Blame Sugar In Your Diet: Doctor Says Stress And Sleep Issues Are Worsening Blood Sugar Control

An endocrinologist explains how stress and poor sleep aren't just bad for mood, they also create a biological environment that triggers diabetes.

Jeep Meridian Track Edition: Whats new in the updated seven-seater SUV?

Jeep has introduced the Meridian Track Edition in India as a limited-run variant of its three-row SUV, bringing incremental design updates and a

Ram Charans PEDDI: Director's Birthday Celebrated on Set

PEDDI is scheduled to hit the big screens on April 30, 2026.

Nvidia To Sell Meta Millions of Chips in Multiyear Deal

Nvidia did not disclose a value for the deal, but said it includes its current Blackwell chips as well as its forthcoming Rubin AI chips

T20 World Cup: South Africa wins toss, elects to bowl against UAE

South Africa, who have already qualified for the Super 8s from Group D alongside New Zealand, will look to carry their winning momentum into the

NDTV AI Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: Nvidia Executive Vice President On Building AI Stack Of Future

NDTV India.AI Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: NDTV will speak to many leaders, including Rishi Sunak, who will discuss the age of intelligence - power,

1 Million Reels: Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj Celebrate Success of #AA23 Theme

The project is being produced under the prestigious Mythri Movie Makers banner.

Understanding a Home Loan Before Making a Commitment

A practical guide to home loan interest rates, EMIs, eligibility and credit scores

Ramadan moon sighting 2026 India Timing: Check city-wise moon time as Ramzaan holy moon sighted in Saudi Arabia

Ramadan moon sighting India: Ramadan commenced in Saudi Arabia and UAE on February 18th following the crescent moon sighting. Muslims in India an

US reveals new details of alleged Chinese nuclear test

A senior U.S. official said new data suggests China may have conducted an underground nuclear test in June 2020 at the Lop Nor site, based on a s

Salim Khan on ventilator: Salman Khan seen disturbed outside hospital

Mumbai: On Tuesday night, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was seen leaving the Lilavati Hospital where his 90 year-old father and veteran screenw

AI-a transformative opportunity in Indias journey towards Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi talks about Government strategy on AI-driven future for the country in an interview to a News Channel Excerpts: Ind

2 militants arrested in Manipur

Two militants, both from the proscribed Peoples' Liberation Army were apprehended

Google announces dates for its next I/O developer conference

Google I/O is set for May 19 and 20 in Mountain View, California. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube. Google will showcase its latest AI a

Village headman among 27 persons booked after seven persons get injured at Mayana Kollai festival in Vellore

The police said that as per norms, temple chariots should not exceed 12 feet in height. However, during the festival, the chariots were reportedl

Rahul Gandhi is Dangerous for India's Security: Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju raised questions on Gandhi's various meetings, alleging that the Opposition leader kept meeting with Naxalites, extremists, ideologues, an

SIR: Uttar Pradesh Chief defends deletion process amidst SP claims

In response to claims of discrepancies in the electoral roll, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer, Navdeep Rinwa, has finalised his stance, e

Real Magic When Cost Comes Down: Z47's Vikram Vaidyanathan At NDTV AI Summit

The real magic of artificial intelligence will happen when the cost comes down and the technology is available at scale, Z47's manging director V

Google Pixel 10a launch on Feb 18: Check price, camera, battery and more features

Google Pixel 10a launch: The tech world is buzzing as the Google Pixel 10a launch date arrives today, February 18, 2026. Positioned as the most a

Sahil Dhaneshra's 'my $1000,000 year' unfulfilled dream, UK plans and a dream house: How Delhi Scorpio accident crushed future hopes of 23-year-old

Sahil Dhaneshra's accident: Sahil Dhaneshra had a poster in his room which read 2025 will be my year, $1000,000 ($1 million) year. He had plans t

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Yogi Adityanath hits out at Akhilesh Yadav; urges learning RSS traditions amid political spat

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared disrespecting 'Vande Mataram' a national betrayal. He suggested Samajwadi Party chief Akhil

IED found on Srinagar-Baramulla highway in J&K

Security forces noticed a briefcase placed by the roadside at Narbal on the highway at around 7 a.m., officials said

Chaos, theft allegations and robodog row mark India AI Impact Summit

Long queues, locked exhibition halls, session confusion and even a theft complaint marred the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi,

Droupadi Murmu Attends International Fleet Review 2026 At Visakhapatnam

Scheduled from February 15 to 25, the IFR is being hosted by the Indian Navy, marking India's first time hosting it alongside Exercise MILAN and

Three New Cubs Born To Cheetah Gamini In MPs Kuno Park; Indias Count Rises To 38

SHEOPUR (MP), Feb 18: Cheetah Gamini has given birth to three cubs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking the number of these big ca

5 HDFC Bank Employees Arrested In J&K For Financial Fraud

Srinagar, Feb 18: Five HDFC employees have been arrested in connection with a large-scale financial fraud in the Shopian district of Jammu and Ka

Indo-US trade deal may hurt Punjab's farmers: Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa

Partap Singh Bajwa, leader of the Opposition in Punjab Assembly, has raised concerns. He stated that a proposed Indo-US trade agreement could neg

UEFA Champions League: Vinicius Junior Says He Was Racially Insulted in Real Madrid Win

Play was halted when Vinicius claimed he had been racially insulted by an opponent during Madrid's 1-0 win

Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month''s Paralympics after decade-long absence

Russian athletes were initially banned because of a state-sponsored doping program, and the sanctions against Russia have continued since its inv

South Africa vs United Arab Emirates Live Score Updates, T20 2026: Rabada's delivery meets Waseem's bat

Hanumanala residents protest against closure of village schools by government of Karnataka

Villagers would not be able to send their children to the school at Uppina Betageri because of the lack of a proper bus service

India Focused On Practical Applications Of AI To Solve Population-Scale Challenges: Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said India is focused on practical applications of AI, including enterprise producti

Anvita Group Unleashes Massive Global Expansion Strategy

Anvita currently serves 1,800 customers and has participated in several major projects in Dubai.

Allegations in Epstein files may amount to crimes against humanity, say U.N. experts

The crimes, they said, showed a commodification and dehumanisation of women and girls

Stock markets open lower amid weakness in IT, Services shares

ITC, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Electronics Ltd, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharmaceutical and Bajaj Finance were the gain

Warner Bros Rejects Revised Paramount Bid, But Remains Open To a Final Offer

Paramount has until February 23 to make a new offer, which Netflix is allowed to match under the terms of the merger agreement

Garonne River overflows as France remains on repeated orange, red flood alerts

After weeks of heavy rainfall, the village of La Role in southwestern France was inundated on Tuesday as the Garonne River overflowed its banks.

Minor driver out on bail after SUV crash kills biker Sahil Dhaneshra in Delhi

The mother of Sahil Dhaneshra, who died in a road accident in Dwarka, has demanded justice, alleging that a minor driving an SUV was making socia

RJD will expand beyond Bihar, aspire to become national party: Tejashwi

Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) would expand beyond Bihar and aspire to become a national party. Addressing a funct

Cheetah Gamini gives birth to three cubs in MP`s Kuno National Park in MP

Cheetah Gamini has given birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking Indias total cheetah population to 38, Union Environ

Election Commission announces Rajya Sabha polls for 37 seats on March 16

Biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states are scheduled for March 16, 2026. The Election Commission of India has set the dates for

Norway's Frostad wins big air gold in one of the greatest events ever at Winter Olympics

Frostad did so by nailing the nose butter on all three of his jumps of a snowy freeskiing nail-biter on the big hill

Delhi High Court hears Xs plea on safeguarding satire and public speech

Social media platform X on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that satire, fair comment and public speech must be safeguarded from takedown orders

Australia refuses repatriation of IS-linked women, children from Syria

The Australian government has declined to repatriate 34 women and children from Syria over alleged links to the Islamic State group. Prime Minist

IED Found On Srinagar-Baramulla Highway In Jammu And Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 18: Security forces neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by terrorists on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway in Jam

Bhupen Borah meets Assam CM after Congress exit, likely to join BJP

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, a day after resigning from the Congress par

Kalyana Karnataka Chitra Santhe in Kalaburagi struggles to attract visitors, but student drawing competition shines

Deccan Art Society President Dr. Shaheed Pasha said the event was the first such attempt and hoped to improve future editions with better plannin

Row erupts over China robodog branded as local at India AI summit

A Chinese-manufactured robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi has sparked an online backlash after a viral video alleged th

Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi who led protests at Columbia

The Trump administration may appeal the decision

Who Is Anupama Parameswaran? The curly-haired actor who turned a dream debut into South Indian stardom

Anupama Parameswaran celebrates her birthday as one of South Indian cinemas most admired actresses. Her journey began with Premam and soon expand

Crime Branch Cracks Down On Alleged HDFC Bank Fraud; Five Staffers Held, Searches Ongoing

SRINAGAR, Feb 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has intensified its investigation into an alleged multi-layered financial

Vibe coding startup Emergent hits $100M ARR in eight months, launches mobile app

The company says the milestone follows a sharp acceleration in the past month, during which ARR doubled from $50 million to $100 million.

Quote of the day by Princess Diana: Every one of us needs to show how much we care for

Princess Diana was a cherished member of the British royal family. Her grace and empathy made her a global icon. She championed humanitarian caus