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Four more village panchayats created in Tiruchi district

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

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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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

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

Structural failures continue to plague NH 66 in Kollam

Residents say concrete panels are cracking and shifting under the weight of construction machinery at Kottiyam and Parakkulam

Watch: Avalanche hits Zermatt ski resort in Switzerland

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

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.

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

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

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

Drunk auto driver arrested for causing accident that injured schoolchildren

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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

Satheesan sees mystery behind extension of bar timing

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

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

Daily Quiz | On novelist Toni Morrison

American novelist Toni Morrison was born on this day in 1931. Here is a quiz on one of the most famous writers of all time.

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

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

Telangana BJP seeks equal festival benefits after Ramzan relaxations

Hyderabad: Criticising the Congress government in Telangana over its order allowing Muslim employees to leave offices early during Ramzan, the BJ

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

Sanjay Gargs Raw Mango to debut at the London Fashion Week

With Its Not About The Flowers, Sanjay Garg takes Raw Mango to the London Fashion Week, with a story to tell about his enduring connection to flo

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

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

RHODE ISLAND SHOOTING | High School Ice hockey event turns deadly; Trans shooter kills ex-wife, son

Fireworks shop explosion in China kills 12 people in second such blast in days

A massive explosion at a fireworks shop in Xiangyang, Hubei province, left 12 individuals dead. This disaster comes on the heels of a similar eve

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Inflation in the United Kingdom has dropped to its lowest point in ten months. This development is largely due to reduced food and gas prices. Of

Shankaracharya Temple, Devi Museum, Heli Service Among Major Decisions For Katra: LG Sinha

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday announced a series of major initiatives for the development of Katra

IN-SPACe announces grant for startups, MSMEs to explore use of AI in space sector

India AI Summit: The announcement of the 'AI INSPIRED (Innovating Space Performance with Intelligent Resilient Engines Development) Opportunities

Farrhana to Baseer: Guest list of Sana Khans Ramzan show season 2

Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan is all set to bring back the spiritual glow of Ramzan with the second season of her talk show Raunaq-e-Ramadan,

Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking. How does this mindset help build a healthier marriage?

Marcus Aurelius, the last famous Stoic philosopher of antiquity, through his quote, says that true happiness does not depend on external things b

Orthodox Church slams Kerala govt. decision to extend operating hours of bars

The move will destroy an entire generation, says association secretary of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

Only motive of Assams Special Revision is to include eligible voters, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reported a significant achievement in Assams electoral roll revision, successfully registering eligible

Epstein files point toward global criminal organisation: UNHRC experts

The Epstein Files suggest the existence of a global criminal trade, while the acts described in them were led by extremist beliefs, according to

CMAT Result 2026 Out at cmat.nta.nic.in: How to check your scorecard, marks, percentile and rank

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CMAT 2026 results on its official website, cmat.nta.nic.in. Over 41,000 candidates appeared fo

Death of newborn: doctor suspended following protests

Family alleges that delay in conducting C-section led to the babys death. Expert team asked to look into issue and submit report on Wednesday its

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 90.55 feet

Man duped by fake Hyderabad airport officer offering cheaper iPhones

Hyderabad: A man posing as a customs official of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) duped a 53-year-old man out of Rs 75,000 by promis

Two Holy Mosques witness large turnout for first Taraweeh of Ramzan 2026

Riyadh:Worshippers gathered on Tuesday, February 17, to perform the Isha and first Taraweeh prayers of Ramzan 14472026 at the Two Holy Mosques in

Viral Chinese bar checks pulse before serving a 'healthy' alcoholic cocktail and users find it 'healing'

In a softly lit corner of Shanghai, a new kind of nightlife is brewing, one that trades neon shots for apothecary drawers and tequila hangovers f

Woman branded witch; burnt alive along with one-year-old child in Jharkhand

The womans husband, who sustained burn injuries, said a dozen villagers called them out of their house at night, poured kerosene on his wife and

Watch | India AI Summit controversy: Galgotias stall shut over China-made Unitree Go2 robodog

A major controversy broke out at the India AI Impact Summit after Galgotias University displayed a China-made Unitree Go2 robotic dog, prompting

Bomb threats trigger panic at Telangana courts; declared hoaxes

Panic spread across two court complexes in Telangana on Wednesday. Bomb threats were received via email at the CBI court in Hyderabad and the dis

Satrac inaugurates its trailer and truck body manufacturing plant near Chennai; invests 250 crore

Next, it plans a manufacturing facility at Jamshedpur, and then in Pune and near Gandhidham in Gujarat at a total investment of around 900 crore.

ISKCON playing key role in serving mankind: Amit Shah in West Bengal

West Bengal elections: Shah said he had seen ISKCON's influence across India during his travels as BJP president and Union minister, noting that

Watch: Salim Khan is doing quite well, says doctor

Semiconductor startup Vervesemi raises $10M led by Ashish Kacholia, Unicorn India Ventures

Semiconductor startup Vervesemi will use the fresh investment for product commercialisation, R&D and expanding into newer markets.

Modi, Serbian Prez Aleksandar Vucic discuss expanding cooperation across sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined forces with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to enhance collaboration across trade, investment, artificial

T20 World Cup 2026 | Playing against Nepal was like playing cricket in a nightclub, says Scotland pacer Currie

Captain Berrington, meanwhile, focused on the cricketing positives. He spoke of pride in Scotlands preparation and competitiveness, even if key m

Mohammad Azharuddin joins former captains in appeal for fair treatment to Imran Khan

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin voiced concern for Imran Khan's health. He joined 14 other former international captains in appealing

AI can help in managing Indias grid stability: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The International Energy Agency has also stated that AI can help manage complexities in the power sector

Groping woman, untying her pyjama string an 'attempt to rape', rules SC

The Supreme Court has redefined attempt to rape, classifying groping and untying a pyjama string as such, overturning a controversial High Court