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Pakistan issues demarche to Taliban regime over use of Afghan soil for terror attack

According to a press release by the Foreign Office, the demarche was issued on February 18, when the Afghan deputy head of mission was summoned t

WaterFest with diverse events gets under way across Puducherry

A.P. budget this year shifted gears towards all-round progress: Finance Minister Keshav

The first budget tabled by him had to clean up the mess created by the YSRCP and the second one just about managed to put the economy back on the

Govt. demands apology from YSRCP for wrong claims on ghee supplied to TTD during its term

Despite laboratory reports and findings of the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team, Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Counci

Two get 20 years imprisonment for transporting ganja in Telangana

Hyderabad: Two individuals were sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by a local court in Sangareddy for transporting 850 kg of ganja, p

Upalokayukta censures Nagamangala DySP over transportation of minor minerals

Infiltration foiled along LoC in J&Ks Rajouri, says Army

A high state of operational alert continuesto be maintained across Rajouri sector, says an Army spokesperson

HC notices to Centre, State over GHMC trifurcation

Peru picks Jose Maria Balcazar as interim President, eighth leader in a decade

In these few months that remain, we will guarantee the people of Peru a peaceful and transparent democratic and electoral transition, leaving no

Next AI Impact Summit will be held in Geneva, says Switzerlands President

Smaller countries must cooperate on AI for all, not just in the hands of a few big powers, says Guy Parmelin

Amara Hospital completes 100 robotic knee replacement surgeries

Kerala is a ray of light amid darkness of communalism and fascism, says Binoy Viswam

CPI State secretary inaugurates State Service Pensioners Council meet in Thrissur; new 85-member State committee elected

Councillor can be removed for misconduct despite pending criminal case on same charge: Karnataka HC

Priyanka Gandhi releases charge sheet against Assam government

In the 20-point document, Congress accuses the BJP-led government of indulging in large-scale corruption and giving away the lands of the indigen

Aurobindo Pharma gets 170 cr. GST demand over past refunds

Forest and police personnel hold joint meeting in Tenkasi

UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

At least 15 children were killed in a drone strike on a displacement camp in West Kordofan this week, UNICEF said, while local rights defenders s

Puducherry hospital completes 50 renal transplants

Wipro reaches out to delayed freshers, starts pre-skill training plan: NITES

In January, NITES lodged a complaint alleging that over 250 fresh graduates selected across multiple States had not been onboarded

Heritage Foods never supplied ghee to TTD, says B.R. Naidu

YSRCP making frivolous charges against the ruling dispensation in a desperate bid to divert public attention from its corrupt role in ghee supply

HC issues notice to CBFC, producers of film Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond

HC move in the wake of a petition that challenges the issuance of censor certificate to the film which, according to the petitioner, has the pote

VTU V-C tells students to be AI-ready

6,794 forest land titles distributed in Thrissur: Minister

State accelerates pending claims, uploads 4,123 cases for Centres approval; 980 hectares likely to be handed over to eligible occupants

Lucknow University students protest RSS chiefs visit, detained

Lucknow: Protests erupted at Lucknow University on Wednesday, February 18, during a visit by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwa

Madras High Court revives hearing of cases against ECR bungalows of Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Udhayanidhi Stalin

Justices Anita Sumanth and Mummineni Sudheer Kumar order disposal of property owners statutory appeals before May 31, 2026

Chain-snatcher caught by passersby

Minor boy beaten to death at Jayankondam

VACB questions Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan in the microfinance fraud case

The prosecutions case is that the suspects fraudulently misappropriated large sums of money borrowed from banks through the Kerala State Backward

Two sentenced to 20 years RI in 850 kg ganja haul case in Sangareddy

Kerala sets up committees to exempt settlements from wildlife sanctuary buffer zones

Committees will gather feedback from local representatives, prepare draft guidelines, and submit them to government for detailed review before fo

Perambalur police rescue 24 wandering mentally ill persons in one year, reunite 11 of them with their family

Every time a mentally ill wandering person is found during patrolling, they are immediately rescued and taken to the private home for the mentall

Drug manufacturers directed to revise safety risk labelling information for two drug formulations

Industry leaders reaffirm confidence in coastal Karnatakas progress, inclusive spirit

They issue a joint statement in view of minister Priyank Kharges statement over negative investment climate in coastal region due to communal ten

State Highways property retrieved in Dindigul, encroaching buildings razed

With burgeoning traffic, the Highways Department, in consultation with police and other officials, has been establishing big roundabouts on the h

Farmers body opposes resumption of safari in Nagarhole and Bandipur

Timetable for TOSS SCC and intermediate exams announced

Hyderabad: The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) on Thursday, February 19, announced the timetable for its upcoming theory and practical exami

110 people elected to Nair Service Society delegates council

118 vacancies reported in council. While 110 members were elected unopposed, remaining eight positions will be filled through a ballot election

Priyanka Chopra Jonas interview: On The Bluff, swishing swords, and why she loves a challenge

Ahead of the release of her pirate thriller The Bluff, actor and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas speaks about prepping to play a fierce fighter an

Atmakur in Hanamkonda Chosen as Model Solar Village

The MLA and Kuda chairman said the government intends to develop at least one model solar village in every district

New Volkswagen Tayron R-Line Priced at Rs 46.99 Lakh

Flagship 7-seater to rival Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq

US unsecured loan balances hit record high on demand from subprime customers

Unsecured loans in the US saw a significant jump last year, reaching a record $276 billion. This growth was fueled by subprime borrowers and thos

Traffic sees mild relief on Sikh VillageParadise stretch, commute time largely unchanged

Harish Rao meets Balka Suman in Adilabad jail

Ajit Pawar death: Probe advances in Baramati Learjet crash, data retrieved

Investigators have retrieved crucial flight data from the crashed business jet in Maharashtra. This marks a significant step in the ongoing probe

HeritageIndapur nexus exposed, claims YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy

He accuses Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of shielding irregularities in the supply of adulterated ghee, terms State Budget as a bundle of lies

Vizag needs more anganwadi centres: East MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu

Nutritionist Shares 4 Simple Steps To Manage Weight, Blood Sugar And Cholesterol

Balanced plates, enough protein, smart carbs, and good sleep can do more than any extreme diet ever will.

Aided college teachers continue their protest

2 Telangana Prohibition and Excise officers promoted as Joint Commissioners

Hyderabad: Two Prohibition and Excise officers were promoted as Joint Commissioners on Thursday, February 19. Warangal Deputy Commissioner (Excis

After SC rebukes Allahabad HC judge for unreasoned order, Bar association writes to CJI against such stigmatic remarks

In an order on February 9, a Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan had termed an order passed by Justice Pankaj Bhatia of the Luc

Hyderabad: 3 UP residents held for burglary, Rs 28.6 lakh recovered

Hyderabad: The police arrested three interstate offenders on Wednesday, February 18, for burglary and bike theft worth Rs 28.61 lakh in Hyderabad

Pakistan, US sign pact to redevelop New York's Roosevelt Hotel

Pakistan and the United States government have agreed to redevelop New York's Roosevelt Hotel. This century-old hotel, owned by Pakistan's nation

'$1.8B in cash flown overseas in suitcases!': Starling revelation on Minnesota fraud shocks Senate

Speak up against dowry, drug abuse: Governor tells students

Two accused of robbery and shooting arrested

In Reply To NDTV Query On India Ties, Macron's Rafale Deal Mention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Delhi today, on the sidelines of the India AI Impa

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka through to final as match meanders into a draw

The game is called off after 14 overs in the final session on the fifth day; Avneesh, Saurabh and Abhay excel with half-centuries for Uttarakhand

Kodavatancha Temple to be Developed as Second Yadadri : MP Kavya

Kavya said Rs 12.15 crore had been sanctioned for restoration works, which were inaugurated by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on February 8

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi fellowships for Venuji, Kaithapram, Jayaprakash Kuloor

Eighteen artistes selected for 2025 akademi awards and 22 for Gurupuja honours

Cooperative healthcare conclave held in Keralas Kollam

NS hospital president and board of directors honoured in recognition of hospital being selected for International Cooperative Alliances Cooperati

Wreath threat at M.N. Vijayans sons house shows CPI(M)s intolerance, alleges V.D. Satheesan

Says incident signals threat politics, alleges CPI(M) benefits from a culture of intimidation and martyr narratives

SC dismisses Patanjali curative petition on yoga camp tax

The Supreme Court has rejected Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust's final appeal. The court upheld a tribunal's decision that the trust must pay service ta

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 118.50 feet

MILAN 2026: Rajnath calls for mutual trust among navies to tackle complex challenges at sea

Holistic maritime security and mutual prosperity can only be achieved through cooperation, trust, and shared commitment among like-minded nations

Next Decade To See Energy-Efficient AI Systems Operating Locally: NXP Top Official To NDTV

As world leaders, policymakers, and technology giants gathered at the AI Summit in New Delhi, a clear message emerged from the semiconductor indu

Reliance To Invest Rs 10 Lakh Crore in Building AI Infrastructure: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries to build AI data centres, nationwide edge network

People gather for first iftar of Ramzan 2026 at Hyderabads Makkah Masjid

Hyderabad: The Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad hosted a massive iftar spread on Thursday, February 19, marking the end of the first fast of Ramzan 202

ET Exclusive | Democratisation of AI Resources: Panel discussion on Talent, Data, Infra & Capital

Trump LIVE | US President leads first-ever Board of Peace meeting in Washington

Salon Owner By Day, 'Madam Zeher' By Night: Delhi Lady Don's Dual Life

The Delhi Police Special Cell Counter Intelligence has arrested Khusnuma Ansari, alias Neha, a woman accused of managing a drug syndicate for the

BJP State executive adopts three resolutions condemning Congress govt. in Karnataka

The State executive adopted a resolution applauding the BJP-led Union government for honouring Vande Mataram and enacting VB-G RAM G Act

Mock drill held at Ahobilam temple

US farmers to sow more soybeans in 2026, less corn, USDA says

American farmers are shifting focus in 2026, planting more soybeans and less corn. This change comes amid a global surplus and increasing costs f

SC raps States over freebies culture

States run in deficit, yet they have money for largesse: SC

Anthropics Super Bowl ad pays off: How Claude users surge 11% and enters Apple App Store's top 10 after taking aim at OpenAI

Anthropic Super Bowl ad impact on Claude users: Anthropic's Super Bowl ad, which targeted rival OpenAI, significantly boosted Claude's user engag

CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Tomorrow: Solve These Sample Papers To Boost Preparation

CBSE will conduct the Class 12 Physics exam on February 20, 2026, from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm with 33 compulsory questions across five sections.

All closed tourist destinations in J&K to reopen by May: CM Omar Abdullah

At least 44 tourist destinations across Kashmir were closed after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam

CISFs coastal cyclothon to cover three Malabar districts

The cyclothon, covering a total distance of 6,553 km, is being undertaken by around 120 participants, including 65 cyclists and other CISF person

City police conduct drone surveillance in parts of Mysuru

Twin city students excel in JEE Mains

Aim to break into top 10 apps used for UPI payments, says MobiKwik co-founder

Coaches augmented on Dadar-Tirunelveli Express

Democratisation of AI Is the Only Fair and Safe Path Forward: Sam Altman

Sam Altman describes an awkward moment with Dario Amodei

Delay flagged in action against Viveka murder accused

KTR demands funds for poll promises made in budget

Woman killed as boat capsizes in Ariankuppam river

Telangana restaurants among top evaders in Rs 70,000 crore tax scam

Hyderabad: An investigation into Hyderabads biryani chains revealed that there is a greater tax evasion scam worth at least Rs 70,000 crore in th

Dwajarohanam Marks Second Day of Brahmotsavams at Yadagirigutta

Temple priests conducted the ceremonial flag-hoisting as a formal invitation to celestial deities

Delhi Crash Exposes India's Road Crisis: Two-Wheeler Riders at Highest Risk

In 2023, two-wheeler users accounted for nearly half of all road deaths in the country.

T20 WC: Zimbabwe outclass Sri Lanka to enter Super 8s unbeaten

Colombo: Brian Bennetts measured fifty and Sikandar Razas raw power propelled Zimbabwe to a facile six-wicket win over a fancied Sri Lanka, as th