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Nargis Fakhri Shares Her Healing Journey With Stem Cells

Fakhri revealed that years of physically demanding routines gradually took a toll on her knees.

Hyderabad: Major pipeline burst floods colonies in Manikonda

Hyderabad: A major drinking water pipeline carrying supply from the Singur reservoir to Hyderabad ruptured in Manikonda in the early hours of Tue

Two die of suspected food poisoning after eating at restaurant in Keralas Vizhinjam

Family of six had dinner late on Monday night from the restaurant that specialises in seafood dishes. Four later developed uneasiness and were ho

Work on three rural health facilities in Belagavi district launched by Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Karnataka is in forefront of healthcare, says Minister

Will Hyderabad witness annular solar eclipse today?

Hyderabad: Astrophiles will once again get a chance to look at the ring of fire due to the annular solar eclipse on February 17, however, those i

Discussions encouraging, we are nearing consensus on most pillars, MeitY official says

The 2026 India AI Impact Summit, taking place from February 16-20 in New Delhi, is structured around seven core pillars and it aims to achieve c

Cricketer Imad Wasim marries for 2nd time; ex-wife calls him murderer

Islamabad: Former Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim has tied the knot with his girlfriend Nyla Raja, just months after confirming his separation fro

Jagtial: Senior Cong leader Jeevan Reddy slams party over chairperson post

Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader and former minister T Jeevan Reddy on Monday, February 16, made strong remarks against the party leadership, al

Guthrie family not suspects in Arizona kidnapping, sheriff says

Nancy Guthrie, presumably kidnapped, was last seen on January 31 when family dropped her off at her home near Tucson

Congress SC Morcha stages protest against VB-G RAM G Act in Belagavi district of Karnataka

Congress members demand resumption of MGNREGA scheme

Infosys, Anthropic partner to build AI tools for complex, regulated industries

The collaboration aims to help enterprises automate complex workflows, accelerate software delivery, and adopt AI with the governance and transpa

J&K | NIA Raids House Of Retired Govt Employee In Srinagar

Srinagar, Feb 17: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at the house of a retired government employee here in conne

Prakash Raj to Play a Shiva Bhakt in Mahesh Babus Varanasi

The SS Rajamouli directorial will hit the screens on 7 April 2027.

GHMC division issue reaches HC, notices issued to government

Hyderabad: The division of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three separate corporations has reached the Telangana High Cou

AI-Generated Clip of Nirmala Sitharaman Speaking About Investment Scheme Viral

AI-detection tool Deepfake-O-Meter revealed that the viral clip was created using AI.

Yamal misses a penalty and Barcelona''s late collapse hands Girona a 2-1 win in La Liga

The defeat was the second in less than a week for Barca and left it second in the table, two points behind Madrid

ByteDance vows to boost safeguards after AI model infringement claims

Built by TikTok owner ByteDance, Seedance 2.0 has produced Hollywoodesque scenes widely shared online

Odisha Showcases AI Initiatives at AI Impact Summit 2026

A key highlight of Odishas participation is its strategic collaboration with Sarvam AI, aimed at building sovereign AI capabilities with a specia

Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM today.

Bangladeshs newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in on February 17, followed by the oath-taking of the new government led by BNP Cha

Hyderabad Police appoints inspector to lead new anti-food adulteration wing

Guatemala ends emergency powers after a monthlong crackdown sparked by 10 police killings

President said 83 gang members had been arrested during the state of emergency and that homicides and reports of extortion had fallen during the

You don't deserve that chair: Navjot Kaur Sidhu lashes out at Rahul Gandhi after quitting Congress

You have to be in touch with the ground reality to know. You cant be living in a dream world, Ms. Sidhu said of Rahul Gandhi

Two Jana Sena workers from Chittoor drowned in sea at Puducherry

National Woman Thinkers conference in Delhi on March 7-8, webinar series in north Karnataka from February 21-26

Participants would deliberate on various issues and the resolutions emerging from these discussions will be submitted to the Union Government

Man Stabs Bhopal Woman 13 Times, Then Jumps In Front Of Train

A 45-year-old woman in Bhopal was stabbed to death nine times in the chest, three times in the abdomen, and once in the neck allegedly by a man w

Murder Case Against Chhattisgarh Officer After Man Dies During Illegal Mining Probe

Serious allegations against a revenue administration team in Chhattisgarh's Kusmi village have triggered outrage and tension across the region.

AI Summit 2026 Live Updates: French President Macron, Amitabh Kant lead Day 2 line-up as discussions tackle governance, jobs & healthcare

A separate classification for denotified tribes | Explained

Why were Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes classified as criminal groups in the colonial era? What did the Idate Commission recommend?

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 90.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.23% higher at 97.14

India Looking Forward to French President's Visit: PM Modi

Macron said he was accompanied by business leaders and economic, industrial, cultural and digital players who give real, tangible life to the tie

Free health camp by United Hospital in Kalaburagi to celebrate anniversary on February 18

The management stated that the anniversary health camp forms part of its ongoing efforts to promote preventive healthcare and early diagnosis amo

7 Deaths In Haryana Village Amid Water Contamination Reports: Viral Hepatitis Symptoms, Prevention Explained

Preliminary probe suggests that viral Hepatitis and a possible water contamination were behind the deaths, however, a confirmation is awaited.

Man Killed, 2 Injured In Illegal Mining Row, Chhattisgarh Officer Among 4 Arrested

Serious allegations against a revenue administration team in Chhattisgarh's Kusmi village have triggered outrage and tension across the region.

UP Board Exam Class 10, 12 date 2026: Check date sheets for UPMSP exams, full guidelines, what's allowed and what's not

UP Board Exam Class 10, 12 date 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education (UPMSP) will begin the Class 10 and 12 Bo

Irish watchdog opens EU data probe into Grok sexual AI imagery

The large-scale inquiry relates to potential breaches of the bloc's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), said a statement by Ireland's Data

Chiranjeevi undergoes surgery, here is his latest health update

Mumbai: Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi has shared an update with regards to his health, saying that he is recuperating well after a minor shoulder k

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 90.73 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) The rupee rose by 1 paisa to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, aided by a fall in global crude oil pric

One dead, two critically injured in Merrylands stabbing; suspect in custody as police investigate motive

A fatal stabbing spree near a Merrylands train station has left one man dead and two others critically injured. Police arrested a suspect shortly

Deeply Regret My Association: Hyatt Executive Resigns Over Epstein Ties

The executive chairman of the Hyatt hotel chain stepped down Monday after emails revealing his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light

AI knows how caste works in India. Heres why thats a worry

Ishan Kishan's Grandfather Confirms India Star's Relationship Status

Ishan Kishan is also dominating headlines off the field as well, with his grandfather confirming his relationship status, putting years of specul

Schools in Hyderabad to shift to half-day schedule

Hyderabad: The schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are going to shift to a half-day schedule as part of the arrangement. Under

Meerut Metro to become Indias fastest, to run at 120 kmph

New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) The upcoming Meerut Metro is set to become the fastest metro service in the country, with a maximum operational speed of

India AI Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE updates: Summit aims to capture use of AI for public interest, PM Modi says

The Prime Minister inaugurated the summit on February 16, drawing overwhelming crowds to Bharat Mandapam

Resignation twist: Bhupen Borah quits Congress, pauses decision, Himantas BJP offer follows row explained

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invited former Congress chief Bhupen Borah to join BJP after his resignation. Sarma lauded Borah as a last Hindu lea

Elon Musk Edges Closer to Becoming Worlds First Trillionaire

As of February 2026, Musks net worth is estimated at about $849 billion, driven primarily by his ownership stakes in Tesla Inc. and SpaceX

Norwegian Scientist Gives Himself Brain Damage, Trying To Disprove 'Havana Syndrome'

A Norwegian scientist suffers brain damage after testing a device designed to investigate Havana Syndrome, prompting US and Norwegian government

Inke fun reel ki vajah se meri duniya ujad gayi: Sahil Dhaneshras mother narrates how minor Scorpio driver with 13 overspeeding challans killed her only son

Sahil Dhanashree Accident: A fatal road crash in Dwarka has sparked outrage across the coutry. A 23-year-old man died after a minor allegedly dro

Yunus invokes Indias seven sisters, sovereignty reset in farewell speech as Dhaka turns a fresh political page

Outgoing interim chief Muhammad Yunus asserted Bangladesh's restored foreign policy pillars of sovereignty and national interests during his fare

CBSE Issues Advisory On Proper Distribution Of Mathematics Question Papers

CBSE Board Exams 2026: The advisory has been issued for the entire duration of the examination to prevent discrepancies during question paper dis

Gold Down Rs 1,145, Silver Slides 1.5% In Morning Trade: Check City-Wise Prices

Precious metals traded lower on Tuesday morning even as retail prices across major cities remained firm.

Haemorrhage, Skull Fracture: Autopsy Of Delhi Man Killed By Teen Driver

An autopsy report has shed light on the tragic death of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who was killed earlier this month in a multi-vehicle collisi

India Seizes Three Iran-Linked, US-Sanctioned Tankers: Report

India aims to prevent its waters from being used for ship-to-ship transfers that obscure the origin of oil cargoes, the source

PM Modi hails AIs role in public good amid ongoing summit; shares message in Sanskrit

Researchers develop model to predict deadly scorpion hotspots

An international team of researchers has developed a method to forecast hotspots for some of the worlds most venomous scorpion species. By analyz

BJP MP Raju Bista launches Chakri Chai Bangla campaign, cites job crisis in WB

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Raju Bista launched the Chakri Chai Bangla Campaign to spotlight the rising job crisis in West Bengal under the Trinamo

CCPA penalizes Snapdeal over toys lacking BIS certification

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Snapdeal Rs 5 lakh for selling toys that did not meet mandatory Bureau of Indian Stand

Humanoid robot dazzles with traditional Chinese sword dance

Chinas Robotera unveiled the L7 humanoid robot performing a traditional Chinese sword dance to mark the Year of the Fire Horse. Developed with Ts

Laundry-folding robot Issac 0 debuts in US homes, promises 30-90 min folding

Weave Robotics has introduced Issac 0, a stationary home robot capable of folding laundry in 30 to 90 minutes. Currently shipping in the Bay Area

Vijay, Rashmika To Wed on Feb 26

The note is signed with Vijays signature on behalf of both himself and Rashmika.

AI animals evolve their own vision from scratch, study finds

Researchers in Sweden have created virtual AI animals that develop functional vision on their own, evolving from simple light sensitivity to the

PM Modi to lay stone of north India's first semiconductor unit, open Namo Bharat corridor in Uttar Pradesh next week

UP CM Adityanath said the foundation stone of the semiconductor unit in Gautam Buddh Nagar would be laid on February 21, terming it a significant

'See you in Mumbai & later in Delhi': PM Modi's welcome message for 'dear friend' Emmanuel Macron

Swiss Alps derailment after avalanche disrupts key Lotschberg rail route

A passenger train derailed in southern Switzerlands canton of Valais after an avalanche swept away the railway track around 7 am local time. Seve

Clarence High School in Bengaluru marks 111 years with India Post commemorative special cover

The cover features photographs of the founders, former principals and a former KG coordinator

Bangladesh polls: Four minority candidates, including two Hindus, elected

In Bangladeshs general elections, four candidates from minority communities were elected, all representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)

Woman arrested, daughter booked in Meerut over alleged Pak citizenship, espionage

Meerut: A woman has been arrested, and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistans ISI and residing in the country without valid citiz

Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to

Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, believed friends are vital companions on life's journey. They offer support through challenges, helping each oth

Frederick Wiseman, Documentarian of America's Institutions, Dead at 96

The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details were not immedia

Ramadan Dates 2026 India: Ramazan begins from February 18 or 19? Check suhoor and iftar timings, fasting hours, rules Muslims should follow

Ramadan 2026 date: Ramadan 2026 in India is expected to begin either on February 18 or 19, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Fastin

Who wins the science prize when AI makes the discovery?

AI is never just a calculator: it can come up with answers that humans may not be able to explain

Asia needs to play smarter to win climate dollars

Extreme weather disasters are increasingly devastating South and Southeast Asia, causing billions in losses annually. Despite global responsibili

Telangana Student Ends Life in NIT Kurukshetra Hostel Room

The student was a resident of Maheshwari village in Rangareddy district, Telangana

From Rafale to AI push: Whats on agenda as French President Emmanuel Macron meets PM Modi in Mumbai

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Mumbai for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Defence, artificial intelligence, and critical mineral

AI chatbots to face UK safety rules after outcry over Grok

Providers of chatbots will be responsible for preventing them from generating illegal or harmful content

Man Held in Hyderabad for Duping Youth with Fake Appointment Letters

Kumar allegedly used to meet the youth at the tea shops and tiffin centres in Kukatpally and its surroundings claiming that he has good contacts

Why fighting yesterday's battles against China's Belt & Road is pointless now

The Belt and Roads resurgence doesnt demonstrate that Chinas economic model is unstoppable. But it does show that Beijing isnt retreating from gl

Bangladesh Govt. Oath Ceremony LIVE updates: New MPs to take oath ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Prime Minister

Members of Constitution Reform Commission will also be administered oath, the Election Commission of Bangladesh said

Lean into the abyss: the counterintuitive beauty of skiing

Skiings origins stretch back over 5,000 years: rock carvings in Norway and ancient ski fragments across Scandinavia suggest humans were strapping

Gadar star Ameesha Patel faces non-bailable warrant in Moradabad cheque bounce case: What is the dispute?

A non-bailable warrant has been issued against actress Ameesha Patel by a Moradabad court for failing to appear in a 2017 wedding event dispute.

CBSE Board Class 10, 12 exams start today: Check full date sheet, guidelines, what's allowed, what's not

Class 10, 12 CBSE exams: The Class 10 and 12 CBSE board examinations will begin from today and the Board has issued a set of guidelines for stude

MMRDA budget: 4,000 crore allocated for development of Mumbai 3.0

MMRDA expects to generate around 11,000 crore in revenue through land monetisation for funding capital-intensive infrastructure projects

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai

Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, Februaru 16, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where

Womans body kept in Hyderabad flat for four days, police launch probe

Hyderabad: A womans body was kept inside a flat in Hyderabad for four days without performing the last rites. The incident occurred at Sri Sai Bh

Telangana revenue typists fear removal, seek govt relief

Hyderabad: Representatives of the Telangana Revenue Employees Welfare Association (TRESA) urged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy not to

Open-and-shut case for city kids

Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora discuss the lack of safe, open public spaces, especially for its children who continue to be denied of such basic faci

Debate grows over 12 new AC local services on Western Railway

Western Railway will introduce 12 new AC local services from February 19, replacing 11 non-AC trains. The move has sparked debate over fare diffe

Police warn travellers after jewellery theft on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Police have cautioned travellers on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway after a cab driver allegedly stole gold jewellery worth Rs 7 lakh during a stop at

The Trouble With Turning Vande Mataram Into a Loyalty Test

The decision to limit the singing of Vande Mataram was not appeasementit was pragmatism, writes Shuma Raha.

Sanofi expands Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, to add jobs

Hyderabad: Sanofi Healthcare India has significantly expanded its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, inaugurating an additional state-o