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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

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

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

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

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

Tamil Nadu Interim Budget | Centre artificially precipitating fiscal crisis in State: Thangam Thennarasu

While presenting the Interim Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly, Mr. Thennarasu said the GST rate rationalisation was approved by the GST Council

Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Dhaka: Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, days after leading his party to a forceful victory in the

Bill Gatesapplauds tech-driven governance in Andhra Pradesh

The visit underscores Andhra Pradeshs push towards becoming a leading technology-driven State, with RTGS positioned as a model for real-time, res

Iranian state TV reports that Iran has begun nuclear negotiations in Geneva

Geneva: The United States and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Irans nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the US ramps up its m

Pakistani spy serves 17 years in UP jail, deported

Saharanpur: Iqbal Bhatti alias Devraj Sehgal, a Pakistani citizen who completed his 17-year jail sentence after being accused of spying, was depo

Aujla Urges Officials to Upgrade Air India Long-Haul Fleet for Travelers

Aujla said that the state of aircrafts remains poor despite paying high fares for the commute

NPCI unveils domain-specific AI model for Indias payments ecosystem

FiMI has been built to understand Indian payment systems, including UPI, and covers areas such as transaction dispute handling, mandate lifecycle

CBSE boards: Students in Bihar denied entry at exam centre for arriving late

Three to four students were denied entry to the exam centre in Bihars Bettiah after arriving late for the Central Board of Secondary Education (C

Experts at India's First and Only Elevator & Escalator Symposium Call for Nationwide Unified Codes and Safety Standards

India’s first-ever Elevator & Escalator Symposium & Quiz 2026, held on 13th & 14th February 2026 in Chennai and dedicated exclu

'Must Protect Minorities': New Bangladesh Govt Faces its Hardest Critic in Youth

Youth in Bangladesh welcomed the return to competitive elections, but few see it as the end of the struggle.

Clean Roads or Face Suspension, Says Revanth in MAUD Review

CM Reviews MAUD, Orders Smart Poles Study, PPP Skywalks and Strict Action on Illegal Hoardings

In loss and survival

51 Kuki students evacuated from school in Manipurs Ukhrul

Exam centres for 18 of these students appearing for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams also shifted to the Kangpokpi JNV, according to officials

Political leaders, high constitutional functionaries must foster fraternity, live up to constitutional values, ethos: Supreme Court

Justice B.V. Nagarathna advocated the need to restrain discriminatory and communally divisive public speeches from all sides

AI will redefine tech jobs, coding will no longer be core: Nandan Nilekani

Bengaluru: Artifical Intelligence is rewriting the grammar of software development. And writing codes will no longer be the central role for tech

Machattu Mamangam: when the parched fields come alive with motif horses, drums and uncontainable human spirit

Raw energy, rhythmic beats and towering motif horses turn Thiruvanikkavu into a living canvas of tradition

T20 World Cup Live: Overs Reduced, What Happens To Australia If Game Is Abandoned

Ireland vs Zimbabwe Live: Good news coming in! The covers are coming off after rain delayed the toss for the crucial T20 World Cup Group B clash

Godawan Artisanal Single Malt Whisky Wins Triple Gold for Three Expressions at the International Taste Institutes - Superior Taste Awards 2026

SPJIMR PGPM ranked #74 globally in FT Global MBA 2026 Ranking, highest new entrant

Leads in faculty gender diversity; fifth globally

Developers key architect of AI; India stands at the centre: OpenUK CEO Brock

NEW DELHI, Feb 17:When you open an AI chatbot, generate an image, or use a smart app, it feels seamless, polished and effortless. But beneath tha

What Is P2P Crypto Trading, And How to Trade Safely on Binance

Khamenei says US 'will not succeed in destroying Iran' as Geneva nuclear talks begin

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has confidently proclaimed that the United States will not achieve its objectives regarding Iran. This state

Tamil Nadu Agri Budget | State has arrested decline in cultivable land: M.R.K. Panneerselvam

He presents Interim Agriculture Budget with an outlay of 47,248 crore

Chinese New Year 2026: How simple rituals are believed to attract wealth this Lunar New Year

As red lanterns adorn homes and festive markets hum with activity, families around the globe are gearing up to celebrate Chinese New Year, which

Macron courts Modi as India nears $40 billion Rafale fighter jet deal

France, already a major arms supplier to India, is offering joint production and technology transfer.

Unrelated Clips Shared as People Protesting in Us After Release of Epstein Files

Both these videos are old and unrelated to the protests around Epstein files.

Nothing announces Phone 4a series for March 5

If things go as expected, the upcoming Nothing Phone 4a series will succeed the Phone 3a and 3a Pro, probably catering to mid and premium segment

French President Macron and First Lady Brigitte pay moving tribute to 2008 Mumbai terror attack victims

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India for a visit. He and his wife paid tribute to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Pri

Gifts World Expo Mumbai and Paperworld Mumbai Ready to Unlock Cross-category Growth

All set with a stronger, broader and more market-relevant showcase for India’s fast evolving gifting, stationery, paper, art & industri

SCO vs NEP Live Streaming: Playing 11, where to watch, weather update, pitch report and more

Scotland and Nepal will compete in a vital T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match. The outcome will significantly influence the race for the Super 8 st

SMBC, Julius Baer among firms setting up India tech centers

Major global financial institutions like Sumitomo Mitsui and Julius Baer are expanding their presence in India by establishing global capability

Brazils President Lula to visit India with the largest-ever delegation

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and presidential candidate, dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, the revered civil rights leader, dies at the age of 84. This influential Baptist minister and eloquent speaker played a pivotal ro

Tredence Scales Operations Announces New Innovation Centre In Hyderabad

The newly launched centre will leverage Telangana's premier GCC, Pharma & AI talent ecosystem.

Rajkummar Rao responds to propaganda films critique with one word

Hyderabad: Rajkummar Rao has always been known for his commitment to authentic storytelling. As he prepares for his upcoming biopic, Nikam, he sh

Even Healthcare elevates executives to lead hospital and business units

The leadership moves come as the Bengaluru-based company expands its integrated care model spanning health benefits, hospital services and clinic

PM Modi Meets French President Macron During His Fourth India Visit In Mumbai

In a post on X, the Governor of Maharashtra said, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi arrived in Maharashtra Lok Bhavan Mumbai for his meeting

Drugs worth 21.5 crore seized in Bengaluru, 15 persons arrested

Three of the arrested persons are foreigners

India linking With Global Partners From Position Of Strength: EAM S Jaishankar

India will also be more salient in the global calculus of production, on services, technology, skills and knowledge, S Jaishankar emphasised.

Transatlantic strains: On Europe and the U.S. | The Hindu Editorial

At the Munich Security Conference, European and U.S. leaders exposed widening transatlantic rifts as Europe grapples with war, U.S. unpredictabil

Remarks against Shinde: Comedian Kamra appears before Maharashtra council's privileges committee

In the absence of the main complainant, Pravin Darekar, the hearing has been rescheduled to March 10

'From arsh to farsh': Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Rahulian' outburst and 'uncle' syndrome

11 security personnel, 1 child killed in attack in Pakistan

TTP claimed responsibility for the deadly suicide attack on the FC check post in the Bajaur district bordering Afghanistan

Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman Sworn in as Prime Minister

The leader was sworn in by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, in a ceremony held outside the parliament building, and broadcast on state television

Muslim employees allowed to leave office early during Ramzan: Telangana govt

Hyderabad: With Ramzan in two days, the state government, on Tuesday, February 17, announced that all Muslim government employees will be allowed

Photographer held for 55 lakh house burglary at Whitefield in Bengaluru, 348 grams of gold valuables recovered

Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh advised residents not to leave house keys in shoe racks or window ledges, warning that such practices ren

Six Gujarat courts get bomb threat mails; nothing suspicious found so far

As per the officials, the courts in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Valsad, Rajkot, Gandhinagar and Mehsana received the threat emails

6 corn breakfast recipes to kickstart your morning the right way

Corn-based breakfast ideas: Discover six healthy and energising corn-based breakfast recipes designed to kickstart your day. From high-fibre Indi

Why is gold price down today by 2% and will it go below $4,862 or head towards $6,000 dream level? Gold fall, future, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price down today by 2% and will it go below $4,862 or head towards $6,000 dream level is linked to dollar strength, liquidity drop, F

Assembly elections 2026: ECI likely to announce West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry poll schedule in mid-March

Targeted attack at Rhode Island hockey rink leaves three dead

A tragic shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, left three people dead including the suspect and three others critical

Polls Schedule Announcement for 4 States, 1 UT Likely in Mid-March; Polls in April: Sources

While the five-year term of Puducherry ends on June 15, the terms of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal end on May 20, 23, 10 and seven re

Seven more Chairperson posts take Congress tally to 93, indirect elections to 3 Telangana Municipalities postponed

Model Code of Conduct is lifted, Telangana State Election Commission announced on February 17, 2026 afternoon

Assam approves 3% reservation for tea tribes, Adivasis in Grade 1 and 2 govt jobs

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced a 3 per cent reservation for youths from tea gardens in Grade I and Grade II government jobs in Octobe

Tensions rise as Iran holds military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz

Irans Revolutionary Guard has launched military drills in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of renewed talks with the United States, amid a major U.S. n

Tirupati researcher shows AI can detect cervical cancer, suicidal tendency

Ms. Lalasas system teaches a computer to read the images, which uses colposcope to analyse images collected periodically from a patient to track

TDB appoints task force to rectify anomalies in Global Ayyappa Sangamam audit report

TDB president K. Jayakumar says board had erred in not answering auditors queries in entirety, thus inadvertently creating room for scepticism

Kharge Criticizes Government for AI Summit Chaos and Embarrassment

Kharge alleged that founders, exhibitors and visitors had to face extreme distress due to the prime minister gatecrashing for a photo opportunity

Equirus InnovateX Fund closes debut enterprise tech fund at Rs 166 Cr

The fund has deployed more than one-third of its corpus across seven startups and is targeting a portfolio of up to 15 companies.

Telangana Govt to expand Genome Valleys 4th phase in 100 acres: Minister Sridhar Babu

The fourth phase of the Genome Valley will be developed with state of the art infrastructure facilities

Kapil Dev, Gavaskar Among 14 Former Captains Petition Pakistan Govt for Imran Khans Treatment, Rights

New Delhi: Fourteen former international cricket captains on Tuesday jointly urged Pakistans government to ensure proper medical treatment and le

CleanMax to float Rs 3,100 cr IPO on Feb 23

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, a commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy provider, on Tuesday said its Rs 3,100-c

Anganwadi workers continue protest for 15th day in Chennai demanding regularisation

Anganwadi teachers note that they are severely overworked and have neither received a pay increase nor been regularised

Glottis Logistics Aligns Expansion with Budget's Infrastructure Push

Chennai-based Glottis Logistics is aligning its expansion strategy with the infrastructure-led thrust outlined in Union Budget 2026–27, bet

Opinion: Opinion | 'Team Rahul' And 'Team Priyanka': Inside Congress' Plans For Kerala And Assam

They don't function at cross purposes or differ on key ideological issues. However, in practice, they are often seen following slightly different

Macron Meets PM Modi, AI Summit To Potential Rafale Contract On Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day visit to India focused on artifi

PDP MLA Seeks All-Party Meet On Free Trade Agreements, Flags Threat To J&Ks Horticulture Sector

Jammu, Feb 17: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday pressed for convening an all-party meeting to discuss the impa

Are You Brushing Wrong? Dentist Shares The Right Method, Brush Type And More Tips

Research consistently shows that how we brush is more important than how often we brush. In my experience, improper technique, rather than infreq

GSEB SSC Admit Card 2026 OUT: How Gujarat Board Class 10 students can download their hall ticket now; Direct process explained

GSEB SSC Hall Ticket 2026: Gujarat Board Class 10 admit cards for 2026 are now available for schools to download. Students must collect their man

No anti-incumbency, LDF will return to power for third term in Kerala: Minister Sivankutty

The Minister claimed that even agencies engaged by the Congress had reportedly found no anti-government mood among the public.

No Land Belonging To Kashmiri Migrants Acquired Without Due Process: J&K Govt

Jammu, Feb 17: No land belonging to Kashmiri migrants has been acquired in the valley in violation of prescribed legal procedures, Jammu and Kash

Sydney Man Jailed For Mailing Reptiles In Popcorn Bags

A district court in Sydney ordered 8 year jail to the man, 61-year-old Neil Simpson

An ensemble that revisits Pt. Ravi Shankars iconic repertoire

Conceived by wife Sukanya, daughter Anoushka Shankar and disciple Shubhendra Rao, the ensembles performance was the highlight of the three-day tr

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Hints At Early Decision On J&K Statehood Issue

Srinagar, Feb 17: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Tuesday said that statehood would be restored to Jammu

11 security personnel,1 child killed in attack in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Feb 17: Militants from the banned TTP rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a checkpost in northwest Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa prov

RRB Group D answer key 2026: Steps to check and download response sheet on DigiLMS

Railway job aspirants, get ready! The RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 is expected soon after the February 10th exam conclusion. This provisional key

Youth offer drugs as prasad in viral reel, Hyderabad CP reacts

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Tuesday, February 17, warned youth against performing objectionable acts for social medi

Telangana Govt. Allows Staff to Leave at 4 pm during Ramzan Month

Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao issued a memo in this regard here on Tuesday

Iran, United States Hold New Talks in Geneva

Mediated by Oman, the discussions are aimed at averting the possibility of US military action, with Tehran expressing cautious optimism at Washin

Tarique Rahman's Oath-Taking Ceremony Live: Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh's New PM Shortly

Tarique Rahman's oath ceremony in Bangladesh: BNP has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats in the 13th

Delhi University Bans Protests On Campus After Violent Clash Near Arts Faculty

Delhi University Bans Protests: The order, effective from today, prohibits demonstrations, slogan-shouting and any activity that may disrupt traf

Temperatures Above Normal Across J&K, No Major Rain Or Snow Till Feb End

SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Day and night temperatures continued to remain above normal across Jammu & Kashmir as the region experiences an extended dry sp

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson, Aide Of Martin Luther King, Dies At 84

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who became a close associate of Martin Luther King, has died at age 84.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Spiritual Leader At Vrindavan

Mathura (UP), Feb 17: Cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife and actor Anushka Sharma on Tuesday sought the blessings of spiritual leader Premanand J