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Rs 6045 Crore for North Chennai in State Budget

Along with the Budget, an exclusive Agriculture Budget was also presented by Agriculture Minister M R K Paneerselvam.

Documents required for Private Limited company registration in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has officially cemented its status as one of Indias most robust startup hubs in 2026. Hyderabad offers a distinct environment for emerg

People Feel There's Panic Inside Pak Team But There's No Such Pressure: Usman on Losing To India

Usman, who has an unusual stop-start bowling action, also defended senior batter Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi after their be

Why record 2026 tax refunds may come with a cost most filers arent expecting

Many Americans may get very big tax refunds in 2026 because of new tax rules and higher deductions. Experts say this extra money could make peopl

Gujarat passes bill easing hours, allowing women night shifts

Gujarat's legislative assembly has passed a new bill. This amendment allows for longer daily working hours. Women can now work night shifts in sh

Salim Khans condition serious: Report

Mumbai: Veteran screenwriter and Bollywood legend Salim Khan, who is also the father of superstar Salman Khan, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital

7 high-protein snacks for evening hunger

When evening hunger strikes, most people reach for chips or biscuits, leading to a late-night energy crash. Switching to high-protein snacks stab

Pakistani Nationals Held Within 24 Hours After J&K Juvenile Home Escape

Following the jailbreak, Jammu and Kashmir Police launched an extensive manhunt across the region, establishing checkpoints, conducting raids at

Opinion: Opinion | Does Your ChatGPT Want You To File For Divorce?

What if one day, the same system that heard you cry about your failing marriage starts showing you ads for divorce lawyers?

30 Minutes, 3 Warnings: Khamenei Targets Trump As US-Iran Talks Begin

Ahead of the US-Iran talks, Trump said he believed Iran was interested in reaching an agreement. However, recent statements by Iran's Supreme Lea

Stringent action being taken against offenders selling tobacco near schools: Erode Collector

Watermelon arrives ahead of summer in Erode

T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Knocked Out, Zimbabwe Qualify For Super 8s After Washout

Zimbabwe became the seventh team to get a ticket to the Super 8s, completing group G1 also comprising India, South Africa and West Indies

PM Modi says India-France to manufacture first helicopter flying to the heights of Mount Everest

'We are open-minded': Ashwini Vaishnaw apologises for inconvenience at AI Impact Summit, sets up 'war room'

Teen Who Killed Delhi Biker Told Cops He Was 19, Birth Certificate Reveals Lie

The birth certificate shows the teenager, who was driving the Scorpio that rammed Sahil Dhaneshra's bike, was born on August 2, 2009.

Indias Hand in Nissankas Flying Grab

But Nissanka had other plans. Channeling his inner superhero, he flung himself leftward, body horizontal, eyes locked, and hands stretched. The b

Sabarimala row: With Kerala polls around, Left takes vague stand on womens entry after backing reform

Ahead of Kerala polls, the ruling Left government is deferring its stance on women's entry into Sabarimala. State ministers on Tuesday said the S

Hardeep Puri had 62 email exchanges & 14 meetings with Epstein, must clarify: Congress

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday accused Union minister Hardeep Puri of lying on the Epstein files issue, and asked the BJP leader

Assam environmental activist flags rat-hole coal mining along Arunachal border

In a memorandum to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, he suggested upgrading five reserved forests in the coal belt to wildlife sanctuaries.

'Conduct Yourselves With Dignity': Court Scolds Sunjay Kapur's Wife, Sister

An exasperated Delhi High Court demanded Tuesday that two squabbling members of Sunjay Kapur's family - his wife Priya and sister Mandhira - cond

Quote of the day by Ren Descartes: 'If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary...'

Quote of the day by Ren Descartes: Ren Descartes, a foundational philosopher, championed doubt as essential for genuine understanding. His ideas

At Lalit Kala Akademi Kalyani Pramod translates photographs into textile art

In Tribute to My Father, textile artist Kalyani Pramod reinterprets photographs by the late photojournalist TS Nagarajan through thread, tapestry

T20 WC 2026: Canada loses match to NZ but Yuvraj scores century

Chennai: New Zealands top-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips scored unbeaten half-centuries to guide their team to an eight-wicket

EU investigates Shein Over Sale Of Childlike Sex Dolls

Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU's mammoth law aims to counter the spread of illegal content and goods online.

India To Add 20,000 GPUs In A Week, Over And Above 38,000 Already Onboarded: Vaishnaw

The government is in discussions with several large companies regarding further investments in AI infrastructure, though he said names cannot be

India leapfrogged decades of progress as systems built on open-source architecture, open APIs: Kant

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: AI is a hugely transformational technology which is going to disrupt every single way of life, former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh K

7 South Indian breakfasts rich in protein and fibre

South India offers a masterclass in breakfast engineering, where fermented batters and steam-cooking create some of the most digestible and nutri

India must harness AI to streamline governance, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei

Artificial intelligence offers a unique opportunity for India to redefine governance and enhance the delivery of services to its citizens. Dario

Earth Bound: A unique festival to promote conscious living in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is set to host a refreshing lifestyle festival that goes beyond the usual flea markets and music events. Earth Bound, a conscious flea

Decision on J&K Statehood soon: Arjun Meghwal

The Chief Minister said no one in Jammu and Kashmir will be satisfied till it is done

Quote of the Day by Narayana Murthy: 'Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying...'

Narayana Murthy, one of the most well-known businessmen of our country, advises people not to be stuck at a place where they are not experiencing

US and Iran hold second nuclear talks in Geneva amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Donald Trump has warned of force if no agreement is reached, while Tehran insists sanctions relief must be part of any deal

Mrs BF Varughese, Keralas original food influencer, is back in print

Long before viral reels and YouTube tutorials, Mrs BF Varughese was shaping Malayali tables from her pantry in Kottayam. Now, 52 years after it w

Meet the women architects of Kathak

At the sixth Dr. Maya Rao Kathak and Choreography Conference, held recently in Bengaluru, dancer-researcher Siddhi Goel highlighted the pivotal r

Unnao survivor`s father`s death: Delhi court asks Jaideep Sengar to surrender

Expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar`s brother Jaideep Sengar had approached the court seeking a three-month extension of his interim bail in the c

Word of the Day: Magniloquent

Word of the day: In an age where communication oscillates between brevity and spectacle, magniloquent shows languages theatrical power. Grand in

IND vs NED T20 WC 2026: Check day, date, match time, weather update, pitch report and more

India faces the Netherlands in their final Group A T20 World Cup 2026 match on February 18th in Ahmedabad. Having already qualified for the Super

Delhi Scorpio accident: Video reveals 'the sad other side of the tragic death' of Sahil Dhaneshra

A new video reportedly shows 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra overtaking a bus moments before his fatal collision with a Scorpio SUV in Delhi. The SUV

Case registered against Attapur sweet shop for selling expired sweets

Hyderabad: A case was registered against Haldirams Attapur outlet on Monday, February 16, for allegedly selling expired/fungus-infected sweets, p

Ibomma Ravi Gets Bail in Piracy Case

CCS alleges accused ran one of Indias largest movie piracy and betting ad networks, causing massive losses to Telugu film industry

Tata-Airbus aircraft: Modi, Macron unveil the final assembly line of H-125 helicopters in Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron virtually inaugurated India's first private sector helicopter final assembly li

Jesse Jackson Death: Top 10 Powerful Quotes on hope, dreams and rights that define his legacy

Jesse Jackson Death: As the world mourns the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, his words on justice and courage continue to inspire generations

Mercy vs Mankind: Top Court Flags Perils Of AI Use In Drafting Petitions

The Supreme Court today flagged an alarming trend of lawyers using Artificial Intelligence tools to draft petitions, leading to errors and inaccu

Gap Between India and Pakistan is Quite Vast, 8-1 Record is Going To Get Bigger: Sanjay Bangar

Sanjay Bangar shared his thoughts on Indias performance against Pakistan, Ishan Kishans knock, and how the pacers set the tone in the powerplay b

EC a Tughlaqi Commission run by a political party, targeting people like terrorists: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the Election Commission was defying Supreme Court orders and targeting voters and undermining dem

What is Chinamaxxing? Gen Z's latest 'viral obsession' swapping K-Drama and J-Pop for C-Drama and Tai Chi

The global entertainment landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as Chinamaxxing takes over social media feeds, challenging the long-standing dom

Two Pakistan nationals who escaped from Jammu juvenile home held from Ludhiana

Two Pakistani nationals who escaped a juvenile home in Jammu have been apprehended. They were arrested within 24 hours of their escape. The Pakis

ECI reviews Assams election preparedness

Most political parties have sought an election in not more than two phases

'Military aircraft ignoring rules': Cruz erupts over chopper safety norms at fiery Senate hearing

Evening news wrap: PM Modi, Macron hold talks in Mumbai; Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM, and more

Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron held significant talks in Mumbai, focusing on defence and trade. Meanwhile, Tarique Rahman was sw

Jesse Jackson net worth, wife, children and family statement: Here's his political career and later years

Jesse Jackson net worth, wife, children and family statement is here. Jesse Jackson, the US civil rights leader and two-time Democratic president

Who Is Vevek Agrawal? Haldiram Scion Who Tied Knot In Lavish Nagpur Wedding

Vevek Agrawal, son of Haldiram Group'sKamal Agrawal, married executive Kenisha Paliwal in a high-profile ceremony in Nagpur.

Tamil Nadu Assembly session to end on February 20

The last session of the incumbent DMK government began on February 17, 2026 while the State is set to go to polls this summer

'Kohrra' Season 2: Why So Many Crime Dramas Turn Punjab Into a Crisis Zone

In Kohrra Season 2, Punjab becomes the stage for bonded labour, but the story is written across uneven terrains.

J&K High Court Appoints 5 Advocates As Oath Commissioners For 2 Years

JAMMU, Feb 17: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has appointed five advocates as Oath Commissioners for a term of two years w

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones set for red opening at U.S. Stock Market as Wall Street investors worry over AI disruptions

U.S. Stock Market today is heading for an opening in red as worries about AI-driven disruption unsettled investors after the long weekend, while

The Namesake: Canada's Yuvraj hopes T20WC ton will help him 'make a living' out of sport

In a stunning display of talent, 19-year-old Yuvraj Samra from Canada rocked the cricketing world by scoring a phenomenal 110 runs off just 65 ba

Even after full term in power, DMK failed to fulfil promises: Vasan

Over the last five years, the DMK government has increased the financial burden on the people, says TMC(M) leader

Culture, business, tech, defence on mind, Frances Macron begins his three-day India visit

French President Emmanuel Macron surprises Mumbai with a morning jog along South Mumbais promenade Marine Drive

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Kerala closest representation of high human development society in India: N. Ram

The veteran journalist proposes a blend of Kerala and Tamil Nadu models for Indias growth

Shivaji Maharaj vs Tipu Sultan: Maharashtra Congress chief apologises

Mumbai: Facing flak for his remarks drawing parallels between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardha

Assam Government tables interim Budget for 2026-27; flagship schemes to continue

Tabling her last Budget before the State goes to polls, Ajanta Neog said Assam is, at present, the fastest-growing State in India as per the RBI

Students emerge relieved after writing easy first paper of CBSE board exams

New Delhi, Feb 17: Nervousness before entering the exam hall turned into relief and confidence for several students who stepped out after appeari

'Fufi ne mooncha hondi te chacha kehnde': Watch how Wasim Akram reacted to Pakistan's shameful defeat against India in T20 World cup

Wasim Akram on India Pakistan match: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has sharply criticized the team's performance against India. He highligh

Fridge-stored roti dough cause stomach issues? Expert reveals if cold-fermented chapati atta is safe & how to store it properly

Chilled Chapati Dough: Social media claims that chilled chapati dough causes digestive issues are debunked by food expert Krish Ashok. He explain

SC expresses concern over lawyers using AI tools to file pleas

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, February 17, expressed serious concern over a growing trend of lawyers filing petitions drafted with AI

Hyderabads Pro-Growth Ecosystem Makes It a Strategic Pivot for Tredence

Trendence CFO Pratap Daruka explains why Hyderabads workforce growth and government backing make it the ideal launchpad for Tredences next phase

Three youth killed in a road accident at Paderu

Two Pak Nationals Who Escaped From Jammu Juvenile Home Held From Ludhiana

Jammu, Feb 17: Two Pakistani nationals, who escaped from a juvenile home in a border village here, were arrested within 24 hours of the incident,

Assam govt tables Rs 62,294 crore interim budget for FY'27, flagship schemes to continue

Assam's financial strategy for 2026-27 showcases a robust budget of Rs 62,294.78 crore, emphasising direct cash assistance through initiatives li

Modi-Macron meet for bilateral talks as $15 billion annual trade and Rafale stakes script India-France reset

Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron held crucial talks in Mumbai, focusing on defense, AI, clean energy, and expanding trade. The mee

Decision On Jammu And Kashmir Statehood Soon: Arjun Meghwal

Srinagar, Feb 17: Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Meghwal on Tuesday said statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be restored soon, prompti

Arjun Meghwal signals imminent call on Jammu & Kashmir statehood

Union Minister Arjun Meghwal has indicated that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood will be restored soon. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the st

Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz in drill as a new round of nuclear talks begins

As U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks in Geneva, Iran conducted live missile drills in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened U.S. military presence.

PM Modi Holds Talks With French President Macron In Mumbai

New Delhi, Feb 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron to boost ties in key sec

Jesse Jackson cause of death: Heres what we know about his final moments and his long health battle

Jesse Jackson death: Prominent civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has passed away at 84, his family confirmed Tuesday, marking the close of a deca

Russia pummels Ukraine's power grid before talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the overnight strikes on 12 Ukrainian regions that came under attack hours before the scheduled start of

Accused In Their 60s, 70s, 80s: Supreme Court On CBI's Appeal Against Bail To Lalu Yadav

Pointing to the ages of the accused - who are in their 60s, 70s, 80s - the Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to April 22 the hearing on a plea f

23 foreigners detained for illegal stay in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a massive cordon and search operation conducted across Hyderabad, 23 foreigners have been detained for staying illegally. The searc

Northern Army Commander Meets LG Ladakh

LEH/JAMMU, Feb 17: The Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Tuesday met Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta in Leh and they discussed t

U.S. warship in Gulf can be sunk, warns Irans Khamenei

The U.S. and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Irans nuclear programme in Geneva as the U.S. ramps up its military presence in t

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 89.80 feet

India intensifying engagement with global partners from position of strength: Jaishankar

MUMBAI, Feb 17: India is engaging with international partners more intensively and from a position of strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaish

India engages global partners from a position of strength: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said India is engaging global partners from a position of strength, citing recent trade deals with the US, EU, UK, New Zealand, and Om

India AI Impact Summit: Vaishnaw Apologizes for Day-1 Issues

Vaishnaw said the Summit team is open to feedback and has set up a war room to promptly address issues

Who is Aditi Hundia? Rumoured girlfriend of cricketer Ishan Kishan

Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, the Indian cricketer, recently became the talk of the town not just for his cricket skills but also his personal life. I

The Kerala Story 2 cast, release date and plot details revealed as the trailer drops

The makers of The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond have officially released a high-stakes, emotional trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to the

Mohammad Rasoulof | From the trauma of existence to the trauma of exile

The Iranian director in exile has already started working from his adopted country, exploring themes around the autonomy of an artist