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New tax code changes could leave refunds unclaimedheres what one expert says to watch for

IRS tax refund tips: New tax laws introduced over 100 changes, including expanded deductions and credits, potentially leaving many Americans with

6 probiotic-rich raitas variations

Raita is the unsung hero of the Indian table, providing a cooling contrast to spicy curries and a creamy texture to dry biryanis. While the class

Galgotias University apologises for AI Summit mix-up, blames ill-informed rep

Galgotias University has apologized for confusion at the AI summit. A representative mistakenly presented a Chinese-made robotic dog as their own

Congress needs Shashi Tharoor till Kerala polls, favour may not last after: CPM's John Brittas

CPI(M) MP John Brittas suggests the Congress leadership's ceasefire with Shashi Tharoor is temporary, driven by the upcoming Kerala Assembly elec

IRS reveals tax refunds are higher this year, giving millions of Americans a welcome boost

Tax refunds in the US are higher this year, giving extra money to many people. The IRS says millions are still waiting for payments, and more ref

Target shoppers could receive $1,711+ after retailer agrees to $2.2 million transparency settlement

Target will pay over $1,700 to eligible individuals due to a class action lawsuit alleging failure to disclose salary ranges in Washington job po

Bhupen Borahs resignation exposes rift in Assam Congress,Priyanka to step in

Bhupen Borah, a two-time legislator who headed the State unit from 2021 to 2025, announced his resignation citing self-respect and dissatisfactio

Kalaburagi: Police and doctors strive to build healthy society, says Police Commissioner

Suhoor and Iftar times in the US: Full Ramadan schedule

Ramadan 2026 in America is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. Muslims across the United State

Here is Yash-starrer Toxics alleged plotline, story goes viral

Hyderabad: Yashs upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is one of the most-anticipated releases in Indian

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TMC set to win 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Bengal, BJP 1; Left to lose representation

West Bengal's Rajya Sabha elections are set for March 16. The ruling TMC is expected to win four seats, while the BJP anticipates securing one. T

India vs Netherlands Ahmedabad weather update: What to expect today, pitch report

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report: India aim to maintain their unbeaten streak and secure a Super 8 spot against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad. D

Over 1.70 lakh illegal foreigners detected under Assam Accord in 40 years: Minister

The Minister said that as per provision of the Accord, 1,37,152 illegal immigrants who entered the State post-1971 till December 31, 2025, and an

Ranji Trophy | Its important that all the batters fire, says Karnatakas Smaran

6 Indian soups for a light dinner

Discover the healing power of Indian soups with this guide to six comforting bowls. From the protein-rich Dal Shorba to the zesty Tomato Saar and

Amid ruckus, HP CM promises MLA funds by March-end

The Himachal Pradesh government will release Rs 1.10 crore in MLA Area Development Fund installments before March 31. Chief Minister Sukhwinder S

Police clarify only 30 sovereigns of gold jewellery stolen at house in Erode

Badminton | Misbun sees great potential in the Hatsun Badminton Academy shuttlers

NIA nabs man from Kochi airport for links with PFI

Malappuram native has been absconding for the past three years after being booked in a case involving arms training

Only motive of conducting Special Revision in Assam is to include eligible and exclude ineligible voters: CEC

Addressing a press conference at the end of the 3-day visit to review poll preparedness in Assam, Gyanesh Kumar said the SR was conducted in Assa

Andhra: 7-year-old raped, murdered; accused found dead in lake

Amaravati: The body of a seven-year-old girl was found in a drum on Tuesday, February 17, after she was allegedly raped and murdered by her neigh

Uber to invest over $100 million in autonomous vehicle charging hubs

Uber is investing more than $100 million into the creation of autonomous vehicle charging hubs. The investment will build DC fast charging statio

Watch: Avalanche hits Zermatt ski resort in Switzerland

NIA arrests PFI member absconding for 3 years at Kochin airport

Hyderabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, February 18, arrested a member of banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), wh

ECI officials flouting Supreme Court directives, issuing instructions on WhatsApp, alleges TMC's Abhishek

Even more disturbing are credible reports of Special Roll Observer, C. Murugan, issuing instructions regarding the acceptability of birth certifi

Indias Digital Infrastructure Is Fueling Growth in Real-Time Online Gaming

In the past decade, India has quietly built one of the most dynamic digital ecosystems in the world. Cheap mobile data, an enormous smartphone ma

T20 World Cup | West Indies batting coach Reifer hails Hetmyers impact

Ishan Kishan jumps to No. 8 in T20I rankings after world cup blitz

Ishan Kishan has climbed to eighth in the ICC T20I rankings. He is India's top scorer in the World Cup. Abhishek Sharma remains number one in bat

Japanese pancakes with Mediterranean martinis: Inside The Hood, Olive Groups new restaurant in Bengaluru

ISKCON playing key role in serving mankind: Shah in Mayapur

The Home Minister says ISKCON is playing a key role in carrying the flag of Sanatan Dharma across the world.

Sahibzada Farhan becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 World Cup century

Sahibzada Farhan achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second Pakistani to score a century in the ICC T20 World Cup during their match a

Woman ganja peddler detained under Goondas Act

Tamil Nadu Assembly | Ruling party, AIADMK spar over credit for establishing medical colleges

Assembly also witnesses heated debate over distribution of free laptops to students and functioning of Amma Unavagams

Six skiers rescued from avalanche in California, 9 still missing

CALIFORNIA, Feb 18: Six skiers trapped in an avalanche in the mountains of California in the United States have been rescued, while search teams

Rs 640-crore cyber fraud case: Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to CA

The SC denied anticipatory bail to Bhaskar Yadav in a Rs 640 crore cyber fraud and money laundering case, involving siphoning funds from middle-c

Quote of the day by Usain Bolt: 'I dont think limits'

Quote of the day by Usain Bolt: Usain Bolt's famous quote, I don't think limits, encapsulates his mindset of self-belief and ambition that propel

Blue Jet, Rinella, Romanos and Invictor show out

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Election Commission announces schedule for 37 seats

New Delhi, Feb 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the biennial elections to the Council of States

Ukrainian, Russian envoys hold second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva

GENEVA, Feb 18 : Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv met Wednesday in Geneva for a second consecutive day of US-brokered talks, with officials trying to

Analysis suggests minimal effects of exercise in easing osteoarthritis

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: Effects of exercise on easing symptoms of osteoarthritis are likely minimal, short lived, and probably no better than no treat

Polish army bans Chinese vehicles from military premises

WARSAW (Poland), Feb 18: The Polish army has banned Chinese cars from entering military facilities hoping to prevent the collection of sensitive

Reclaiming educational federalism is a constitutional necessity, says high-level panel on Union-State relations

Report says Governors of States should be divested of their role of Chancellors of State universities; recommends that education be shifted to th

Air pollution directly linked with increased Alzheimers disease risk: Study

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: A study conducted in 27.8 million people in the US has shown that exposure to air pollution can directly contribute towards in

'India wont walk away from Russia': Ex-US official warns Trump, 'forcing Delhi could backfire'

Bangla PM Tarique Rahmans cabinet holds first meeting

DHAKA, Feb 18: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday chaired the first meeting of his newly formed cabinet to set the course for

Paks opposition alliance calls off sit-in; Insists on physicians access to Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 18: Pakistans opposition alliance on Wednesday ended its days-long sit-in in the national capital over concerns about the health o

Ponting Rues Lack of Aura as Australia Crash Out of T20 World Cup 2026

Ponting said the team on paper did not carry the same presence as previous Australian outfits that dominated ICC tournaments

What is Sarvam AI? How founders Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan are building 'Bharat's' AI?

Sarvam AI, led by founders Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan, unveiled a groundbreaking suite of India-centric AI solutions at the 2026 Summit. H

Drunk auto driver arrested for causing accident that injured schoolchildren

Last resort: Mayor Mamdani threatens to hike NYC property tax to fill $5.4B budget hole

Dream Walkin and Emphatic catch the eye

Why are Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft stocks, share prices are up today? What to expect at S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow?

U.S. Stock Market: Broader AI-linked and megacap technology stocks had also lost ground as investors looked for stronger evidence the heavy inves

Bangla PM Tarique Rahman's Cabinet Holds First Meeting

Rahman is presiding over the session, which began at 3 pm on Wednesday, his first official day in office

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal apologises to followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji

The Congress leader, facing criticism in the run-up to Shivaji Jayanti, says his remarks had been misrepresented

Artist Raghava KK transforms Dr Shriram Nenes Ferrari 296 GT3 into a tiger-striped tribute to the family

Raghava, who has known the Nene family for over a decade, explains how this machine became his muse, and speed met storytelling

T20 WORLD CUP | Bosch, Nortje star in South Africas easy win

CRICKET | Opting to bowl under overcast conditions, Markrams men dismiss United Arab Emirates for 122 and then romp home with more than six overs

With agreed-upon 18% U.S. tariffs still pending, it could happen in 3-4 days sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump reduced Indias tariff from 50% to 25% effective February 7. The reduction of the remaining 25% reciprocal tariffs to

Satheesan sees mystery behind extension of bar timing

Decision taken without Cabinet discussion, says Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly.

Voice of opposition!: Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK Shadow Cabinet featuring top Tory defectors

The lyricist writes a show: Swanand Kirkire on crafting Bandwaale and finding his voice

Swanand Kirkire opens up on writing the coming-of-age drama, working with Ankur Tewari, how he instils simplicity to his songs and more

Kerala grants temporary pay relief to 20,000 teachers after Supreme Court K-TET ruling

Addressing a press conference, Sivankutty said that under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, passing the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) i

India-Canada FTA: Countries may finalise terms of reference for trade pact talks next month

India and Canada are set to finalize terms for free trade agreement talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming visit to India is expec

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking encapsulates a life devoted to understanding the cosmos. It reminds humanity that even in the face of limitat

NITI Aayogs Suman Bery links growth, women and clean energy at Climate Week

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery at Mumbai Climate Week highlighted the link between Indias economic growth, womens workforce participation, a

Atharvana Bhadrakali Pictures acquires Rakasa overseas rights; set to release in 350+ theatres

Atharvana Bhadrakali Pictures acquires its overseas theatrical rights of the movie Rakasa. The film will release in 350 theaters spanning the USA

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday

Modi will also welcome the leaders of the various participating countries at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, this evening, the Prime Minister'

MP Police SI, Subedar result 2026 out at esb.mp.gov.in: Check how to download scorecard, direct link and more

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has announced the MP Police Sub-Inspector and Subedar Result 2026. This recruitment drive fills 500

I-PAC raids: Supreme Court adjourns ED plea against Mamata Banerjee to March 18

On January 15, the top court observed that the West Bengal chief ministers alleged obstruction of the EDs probe was very serious and agreed to ex

Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj's film AA 23 hits milestone ahead of shooting; theme track goes viral

Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj's highly-anticipated film, which is tentatively known as AA 23, has achieved a milestone even before starting sho

CEC Gyanesh Kumar reviews poll preparedness in Assam; voter experience set to improve with new EVM features

As Assam gears up for the 2026 assembly polling season, the Election Commission is prioritizing voter engagement and accessibility. In a recent o

Hyderabads rise as AI innovation hub for global healthcare companies highlighted at BioAsia 2026

India gifts Maldives first high-speed ferry for new transport link

India has rolled out a series of transport link services in the Maldives to enhance connectivity. India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporti

Akshay Kumar on why he never read a book in his life; fans amused by confession

Akshay's confession left all those in the audience extremely amused, particularly because Twinkle Khanna has reinvented herself as a bestselling

ICAI probe into Gensol, BluSmart advances, referred to disciplinary committee

The audit regulator had commenced their probe of Gensol, BluSmart and IndusInd Bank last year amid concerns over illicit diversion of funds

Ramakrishna Jayanti 2026: Belur Math programme timings; When and where to watch live streaming

Ramakrishna Jayanti 2026 will be celebrated on February 22nd at Belur Math. The day begins with Mangalarati and includes various spiritual discou

Chiranjeevi's emotional message on Sureka's birthday melts fans' hearts [read now]

Megastar Chiranjeevi Konidela has dropped an emotional message to wish his wife, Sureka, on her birthday as well as their wedding anniversary in

With 5 Rajya Sabha seats going to polls, Bihar braces for hectic political activity

Rajya Sabha elections Bihar: According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, filing of nomination papers will begin on February 26

Indias rare earth challenge: Why China leads and what comes next

Rare earth elements are no longer just technical materials. They are becoming tools of power in global geopolitics. This video explains how China

India vs Netherlands Live Score: India aim to carry unbeaten streak into Super 8

Over 50 pc of India's AI jobs in Bengaluru, DelhiNCR

Bengaluru and Delhi NCR together account for over 50% of India's AI job openings, with Bengaluru at 25.4% and Delhi NCR at 24.8%, according to a

Gujarat economy to grow 11.4% in FY27, GSDP seen at 33.24 lakh crore

Manufacturings share has risen to 32.8%, while agricultures share has declined to 14.2%, reflecting structural shifts

PM Modi, EU member states discuss strengthening cooperation through FTA

The leaders discussed early FTA implementation and boosting ties in AI, digitalisation, innovation, clean energy, 6G, biofuels, and circular econ

Maharashtra govt cancels Muslim quota: AIMIM alleges discrimination in jobs, education

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel vehemently condemned the Maharashtra government's removal of the five percent reservation for Muslims, asserting that

Nifty, Sensex post notable gains amid deeper AI discussions at Impact Summit

At the closing bell, Sensex gained 283 points, or 0.34 per cent to settle at 83,734. Nifty added 93 points, or 0.37 per cent, to close at 25,819.

Grokepedia an unrealistic idea that won't work: Wikipedia Co-founder at AI Summit

Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales called an AI-driven Grokepedia unrealistic at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting that Wikipedia relie

US will prevent Iran nuclear weapons: Energy secretary

America has vowed to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated this commitment on Wednesday. He emphasize

'How can boy and girl indulge in physical relationship before marriage': SC on pre-marital relationships in bail hearing

The Supreme Court stressed caution in pre-marital relationships in a rape-on-false-promise case, suggesting mediation. It also overturned a contr

AIADMK-DMK MLAs spar in Tamil Nadu Assembly over free laptop scheme, 7.5% reservation for students

Tamil Nadu Assembly saw a heated debate between DMK and AIADMK members. The discussion focused on the distribution of free laptops to students an

Markets Abuzz With Festive Bustling On Eve Of Ramzan In Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 18: The hustle and bustle of Ramzan shopping have reached its peak in Kashmir with markets across the Valley bustling with activity