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Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit 2026, sign key AI pacts

AP to sign pacts to build Quantum ecosystem

Prakasam Collector, SP inspect arrangements for CMs visit on February 25

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu likely to lay foundation stone for a feeder canal on February 25

Hyderabad police caution people over fraudsters manipulating search engine results

AI should have real-world usefulness, N. Chandrasekaran and Ambani say

In keynotes, the Tata Group and Reliance Industries heads said that AI can be transformative for India.

A.P.'s liabilities touched 9.74 lakh crore by June 2024: Payyavula

Total net borrowings during 202425 stood at 60,485 crore and for 202526, up to December 31, at 53,878 crore, says Finance Minister

CT, MRI services resume in districts after disruption; protests erupt in some hospitals

The Health Department says patients will not be affected as scanning facilities have been mapped to nearby government and empanelled private inst

Iran, U.S. boost military posture as West Asia remains on edge

U.S. media reported on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) that Donald Trump would decide whether to strike Iran or not as soon as this weekend

Trump announces nine Board of Peace members agree to pledge $7 billion for Gaza relief package

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait are the countries that are making pledges, Trump said

Israeli forces and Hamas committed atrocity crimes in Gaza, UN report says

Intensified Israeli attacks and the forcible transfer of Palestinians appeared aimed at a permanent demographic shift in Gaza, raising concerns o

T-Hub, Hauts-de-France region forge partnership to support startups

Ahead of SIR, Telangana CEO conducts training for EROs in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy conducted a training programme for

A.P. govt. signs MoU with IIC to strengthen Mid-day Meal Scheme

Modern technology to ensure accurate estimation of the number of students consuming meals, monitoring of nutritional standards and reducing admin

Modi for Human-Centric AI Revolution

The Prime Minister asserted that Indias MANAV vision would become a crucial link for humanitys welfare in the AI-driven world of the 21st century

Shivam Dube, doubly confident

Shivam Dube credits fitness, team faith for World Cup turnaround

BJPs municipal poll show fails to match its big expectations in Telangana

Safari: Protest and counter protest at Bandipur

Exercise for redistributing GHMC staff into three corporations starts

BJP MLAs sexist remarks in Rajasthan Assembly spark protests by activists

Bahadur Singh Koli, representing Bharatpur districts Weir constituency, said during the debate on the Budget

Mass dharna planned seeking scrapping of Brahmarakootlu tollgate

Think About Geographical Restriction: Delhi HC To NIA On Engineer Rashids Bail Plea

New Delhi, Feb 19: The Delhi High Court, while hearing a bail plea of Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid in a terror funding

Two die in a head-on collision in Hassan

Summer in Karnataka to be hot and humid: IMD

Narayana Hospital upgrades its cancer care

At Last DMDK Joins DMK-Led Front

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam joins Secular Progressive Alliance ahead of polls

Rs. 41.50 lakh recovered and returned to cyber crime victims

Peddlers Nabbed With Half Kg Of Charas In J&Ks Shopian

SRINAGAR, Feb 19: Two alleged drug peddlers were arrested with contraband in their possession in Shopian district, police said on Thursday. The a

Kovur MLA Prashanthi Flags in Assembly Click that Makes Money Vanish

She observed that as digital transactions increase, cyber offences are rising at an alarming rate

T20 World Cup 2026 | Afghanistan score 200/4 against Canada

Sent in to bat, Zadran fired a 56-ball 95 not out, studded with seven boundaries and five sixes, and shared a 95-run stand for the third wicket w

Wild boar menace haunts farmers in Thoothukudi

DMDKs entry into DMK alliance right move, says Durai Vaiko

Extra Coaches In Rajdhani, Jammu-Kolkata Express To Manage Festival Rush

Jammu, Feb 19: Northern Railways Jammu division on Thursday announced the addition of extra coaches in Rajdhani and Jammu-Kolkata express trains

Supreme Court takes up suo motu case to strengthen Bar bodies

Supreme Court directs the formulation of terms of reference for a mechanism to bring transparency and accountability to the functioning of such f

Karnataka RTC unions withdraw strike plan; set March 2 deadline for govt. to mee their demands

RTC officials stated that the protest had little impact on bus services across the State on Thursday, with overall fleet utilisation exceeding 96

What we know about ex-prince Andrew's friendship with Epstein

Britain's former prince Andrew faces new allegations of misconduct in public office, stemming from his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Documents suggest

SIR in India: EC directs 22 states, UTs to prepare for final phase

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday, February 19, asked 22 states and Union Territories, including Delhi to complete pr

Mysuru Literary Festival on Feb 22

Sabarimala gold theft: Samples to be handed over to National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur for scientific examination, Kerala HC told

The laboratory has intimated that the tests will be conducted expeditiously and that the results will be furnished at the earliest, free of cost,

Training programme on household waste management held

Donald Trump claims $7 billion aid pledge for Gaza from allies

Former President Donald Trump announced that his allies have collectively pledged more than $7 billion towards relief efforts in Gaza. This signi

Pakistan issues demarche to Taliban regime over use of Afghan soil for terror attack

According to a press release by the Foreign Office, the demarche was issued on February 18, when the Afghan deputy head of mission was summoned t

Ekki Homa launches sewage pumps for Indian market

WaterFest with diverse events gets under way across Puducherry

Recruiter says JDs are wishlists, not requirements, urges candidates to apply anyway and offers tips - advice goes viral

A talent acquisition professional's candid Reddit post revealed that job descriptions are often wishlists, not rigid requirements. Hiring manager

Gottipati Assures Assembly To Fill 2,947 APEPDCL Vacancies

The government has spent 839.44 crore towards free farm power supply during 202526.

Why second oath after 11 months?: GOP torches Former Special Counsel Jack Smith over Trump probes

SC Questions Freebies Culture, Issues Notice on TN Power Firms Plea

The states should work to open avenues for employment

Govt. demands apology from YSRCP for wrong claims on ghee supplied to TTD during its term

Despite laboratory reports and findings of the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team, Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Counci

Two get 20 years imprisonment for transporting ganja in Telangana

Hyderabad: Two individuals were sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by a local court in Sangareddy for transporting 850 kg of ganja, p

Government Focusing on Upskilling, Reskilling Talents To Resolve AI Challenges: Vaishnaw

During his address at the inaugural session of India AI impact Summit 2026, Vaishnaw said that the Prime Minister.

Upalokayukta censures Nagamangala DySP over transportation of minor minerals

Kerala govt.s liquor policy is dangerous, says Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath

Trump says US needs to make meaningful deal with Iran, cites good talks

President Donald Trump has emphasized the necessity of a significant agreement with Iran. He mentioned positive discussions are underway. Trump s

Dhundhiraja Chaturthi 2026: Date, timings, vrat vidhi and spiritual significance

Dhundhiraja Chaturthi will be observed on Saturday, February 21, 2026. This sacred festival is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees will observe a

Infiltration foiled along LoC in J&Ks Rajouri, says Army

A high state of operational alert continuesto be maintained across Rajouri sector, says an Army spokesperson

Trump yet again claims he threatened India, Pakistan with 200% tariffs to deter conflict

US President Donald Trump revealed he once warned India and Pakistan of imposing a hefty 200% tariff on both nations should they engage in confli

Thought of the day by Jennifer Garner: Well, you can't be trying to achieve success of any kind in this business without

Thought of the day: Todays thought by Jennifer Garner shows that achievement is rarely linear. Garners career, marked by acclaim, commercial high

Peru picks Jose Maria Balcazar as interim President, eighth leader in a decade

In these few months that remain, we will guarantee the people of Peru a peaceful and transparent democratic and electoral transition, leaving no

'Wall Street wins while Americans lose': Maxine Waters blasts SEC Chair in heated capitol showdown

Not Afraid of Illegal Cases: Kakani

He said police had informed him they would visit his residence at 10 a.m. for an inquiry, but no officer arrived even by noon. He termed the epis

SIR in 22 States And UTs From April

The exercise also aims to verify place of birth details as part of measures to identify illegal migrants

Next AI Impact Summit will be held in Geneva, says Switzerlands President

Smaller countries must cooperate on AI for all, not just in the hands of a few big powers, says Guy Parmelin

Amara Hospital completes 100 robotic knee replacement surgeries

Mohsin Naqvi Influenced Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Call? Stunning Claim Made

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, to be played in India and Sri Lanka, there appeared to be an unprecedented tussle with the International Cricket

Councillor can be removed for misconduct despite pending criminal case on same charge: Karnataka HC

Priyanka Gandhi releases charge sheet against Assam government

In the 20-point document, Congress accuses the BJP-led government of indulging in large-scale corruption and giving away the lands of the indigen

Dilip Ghosh's Wife Wants BJP Ticket to Fight WB Polls

Supporting her, Mr Ghosh said, My wife has been a party worker longer than me

India to build Rafales with France in defence push, says Emmanuel Macron

France and India are entering a new era of defense cooperation. Plans are underway to jointly produce Rafale fighter jets and helicopters in Indi

Indias first ESIC Ayurveda Medical College to be established in Ezhukone, says Kodikunnil Suresh

BJP vows to return to power in 2028 in Karnataka, attacks Congress at executive committee meet

BJP leaders in Bengaluru have strongly criticized the Congress government in Karnataka. They expressed confidence in returning to power in the 20

Employee feels trapped in desk job as health declines and doesn't know what to do next - gets smart health and career advice

Many people are now feeling sick and stressed because of long hours in desk jobs. Sitting too much can cause body pain, tiredness, and mental pre

Macron Praises UPI, Calls For Global AI-together

He added that AI must benefit everyone and be developed with human oversight and accountability

UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

At least 15 children were killed in a drone strike on a displacement camp in West Kordofan this week, UNICEF said, while local rights defenders s

Puducherry hospital completes 50 renal transplants

Wipro reaches out to delayed freshers, starts pre-skill training plan: NITES

In January, NITES lodged a complaint alleging that over 250 fresh graduates selected across multiple States had not been onboarded

Heritage Foods never supplied ghee to TTD, says B.R. Naidu

YSRCP making frivolous charges against the ruling dispensation in a desperate bid to divert public attention from its corrupt role in ghee supply

HC issues notice to CBFC, producers of film Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond

HC move in the wake of a petition that challenges the issuance of censor certificate to the film which, according to the petitioner, has the pote

Production of permanent magnets to start by end of year: G Kishan Reddy

The Minister highlighted that India is currently 95 per cent dependent on imports of critical minerals and underscored the urgency of building a

VTU V-C tells students to be AI-ready

6,794 forest land titles distributed in Thrissur: Minister

State accelerates pending claims, uploads 4,123 cases for Centres approval; 980 hectares likely to be handed over to eligible occupants

Lucknow University students protest RSS chiefs visit, detained

Lucknow: Protests erupted at Lucknow University on Wednesday, February 18, during a visit by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwa

Madras High Court revives hearing of cases against ECR bungalows of Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Udhayanidhi Stalin

Justices Anita Sumanth and Mummineni Sudheer Kumar order disposal of property owners statutory appeals before May 31, 2026

Chain-snatcher caught by passersby

Switzerland To Host Next AI Summit, Keen To Learn From India Says Top Official

As India wrapped up one of the world's largest and most inclusive discussions on artificial intelligence, Switzerland has confirmed it will host

Minor boy beaten to death at Jayankondam

VACB questions Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan in the microfinance fraud case

The prosecutions case is that the suspects fraudulently misappropriated large sums of money borrowed from banks through the Kerala State Backward

Two sentenced to 20 years RI in 850 kg ganja haul case in Sangareddy

Kerala sets up committees to exempt settlements from wildlife sanctuary buffer zones

Committees will gather feedback from local representatives, prepare draft guidelines, and submit them to government for detailed review before fo

Next Round of SIR, Including in Delhi, Maharashtra, To Begin in April

The move comes as the SIR process in 12 states and Union Territories is nearing completion.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Aviation ministry to release preliminary report in 30 days

The Ministry of Civil Aviation will release a preliminary report on the Baramati Learjet crash within 30 days. The investigation is being conduct

AI Has Potential To Unlock New Scientific Discoveries: Pichai

Google to build AI hub in Visakhapatnam, expand subsea cables