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DC Edit | India-Pak Contest Is A Damp Squib

There were more furrowed brows in the marketing rooms of the game and corporate boardrooms as the commercial value of the event, which draws more

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'The secret to happiness is...' - life lessons by Greek historian and father of scientific history on freedom, courage, and how to be happy

Quote of the day by Thucydides: Ancient historian Thucydides' timeless wisdom connects happiness, freedom, and courage. His quote highlights that

Inclusive politics in an age of division

Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation

Greater Chennai Corporation unveils first Climate Budget, plans outlay of 7,200 crore

According to the report, the civic body has earmarked 3,190.61 crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2025-26; out of this amount, 1,341.2 cror

Robert Duvall cause of death at 95: How did The Godfather and Apocalypse Now Oscar-winning Hollywood legend die?

Robert Duvall cause of death: Acting legend Robert Duvall has died at 95. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at his home in Virginia

India moving from efficiency-driven to resilience-driven globalisation, says KPMG India CEO

India aims for strategic sovereignty through global integration. Leaders emphasize resilience without isolation. This involves diversified supply

'Action against Iran is 'weeks, not months' away': Graham reveals US strategy as he visits Israel

National conference on Tech and AI in Veterinary Medicine kicks off in Chennai

Public Health Emergency Operation Centre Set Up at Rs 5 Cr

The command control centre set up by the health department would coordinate between both the Centre and the state government in its functioning,

With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

The J&K government hasmade aproposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not pos

57-year-old Man mistakenly throws 20 gold bars worth $142,000 into trash, authorities rush to recover them

A 57-year-old man in Torre Lapillo, Puglia, mistakenly threw away 20 gold bars worth approximately 120,000 while cleaning his home. Believing the

NSE IPO survives High Court hurdle

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Securities and Exchange Board of India's approval for the National Stock Exchange's

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 7 release time and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings worldwide

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 7 release time and how to watch is confirmed for February 16 on ABC and February 17 on Hulu. The Baja episode follows

IRS tax deadline 2026: After which date does your tax refund disappear - Key dates taxpayers should mark now

IRS holds $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds. Your 2022 tax refund expires April 15, 2026. The IRS enforces a strict three-year window. After this

Supreme Court refers challenges to DPDP Act to 5-judge bench

The Supreme Court has sent petitions challenging parts of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its rules to a five-judge bench. Th

DC Edit | Telangana CM Cements Grip On Party, Govt With Wins

The next litmus test for Revanth Reddy will be capturing the Greater Hyderabad area, which is now trifurcated into Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malka

President Murmu to Witness the International Fleet Review (IFR)

An indigenously-built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sumedha, will serve as the Presidential Yacht and lead the Presidential Column.

High Court disposes of Future Group director Sunil Biyani's anticipatory bail plea in GST case

The Bombay High Court has disposed of an anticipatory bail application filed by Future Group non-executive director Sunil Biyani. The court noted

Greater Chennai Police destroy over 2,000 kg of ganja

A total of 2,119.65 kg of contraband ganja seized in 448 NDPS Act cases by different police stations across the city were destroyed

Consumers can report power issues directly via WhatsApp : EPDCL CMD

AP: Madhav Urges State to Order Probe into Land Pattas Issued During YSR Congress Party Regime

Madhav slammed the previous YSRC government for the issue of fake pattas without giving lands as their party leaders had submitted representation

Shooter Among 7 Held in Rohit Shetty Firing Case

At least five rounds were fired at the first floor of Mr. Shettys nine-storey building in Juhu at 12.45 am on February 1. The police have involve

Truck mows down 27-year-old employee of ride-hailing firm

Aakar Patel | Of Indias National Song And Anthem Ways To Boost The Nationalistic Spirit

Exactly 50 years ago, in 1976, the then government added fundamental duties to the Constitution. These duties are to promote harmony and the spir

Delhi Police Special Cell HQ to lead fight against terror: Shah

Dispute over admit cards resolved: Education Minister Ashish Sood

Announcement after AAP stir over denial of admit cards to studentsdue to appear for Class 10, 12 exams starting today citing non-payment of fee

President Murmu in Vizag Today

Droupadi Murmu would hold a Presidential Banquet at the naval sase in the evening. After staying here overnight, she would participate in the Int

BJP seeks apology from Priyank Kharge for projecting coastal belt in poor light with communal tag

The party takes strong exception to Mr. Kharge likening the RSS and BJP to a devil and its shadow

Priyank is targeting RSS to please Congress high command, say Karnataka BJP leaders

Man held on charge of sexual assault

Palghar Crime: Naigaon Police Arrest Absconding Accused After 1 Year In Gang Rape And Robbery Case

Palghar, Maharashtra, Feb 16: The Crime Detection Team of Naigaon Police Station has successfully traced and arrested an accused who had been abs

PM inaugurates India AI Impact Expo, interacts with startups

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo here featuring over 600 high-potential startups and 13 cou

UP Kargil War Veteran Kills Wife, Son; Then Dies By Suicide: Cops

A 51-year-old retired army personnel, who was a Kargil war veteran, allegedly shot his wife and 16-year-old son dead at their home here in Sen Pa

Court issues notices to Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot under ED's Rs 61,700 cr bank loan fraud allegation

Enforcement Directorate has taken cognisance of a chargesheet in a bank loan fraud case. A Delhi court has issued notices to Videocon Group promo

Top Army Commanders review counter terrorism grid

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Top Army commanders on Monday visited the general area of Kishtwar to review the Counter Terrorism Grid and assess operational

Woman who lost son in accident pleads for justice on social media

23-year-old died after his bike was allegedly hit by a car driven by a minor in Delhis Dwarka on February 3

Godfather and Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies

Govt to conduct survey on drug abuse in 10 districts

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir government will conduct a survey on drug abuse in 10 districts of the Union territory as it has launched a comm

Western Railway Extends Special Train Services Until Late March 2026 To Clear Holi Rush Across Key Routes; Check Details

Mumbai, Feb 16: For the convenience of passengers and to clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season of Holi, Western R

Shikha Mukerjee | As Democracy Returns In Bangladesh What Next?

It is for Tarique Rahman to figure out how enhancing presidential powers and a 100-member upper house fits into his vision of a democratic, unifi

Delhi L-G, CM inaugurate multi-level parking facility in Nehru Place

Developed by the Delhi Development Authority under the Nehru Place redevelopment plan, it aims to streamline parking in the area that records an

Punjab Government Under Attack Over Top Cops' Presence In Anti-Drug Rally

The Opposition parties in Punjab have raised multiple questions regarding the government's anti-drug rally and have objected to the presence of g

Grand Rathotsavams Mark Shivaratri in Sri Sathya Sai District

Superintendent of Police Sathish Kumar reviewed security ahead of Tuesdays Dhupam ritual, during which devotees offer sambrani into the sacred fi

HC grants centre more time in plea against ban on 25 Books

SRINAGAR, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted the Centre more than a months additional time to respond to petitions

J&K to be violence-free by 2029: Amit Shah

Security situation in UT has improved postArticle 370 abrogation Terror-related violence has significantly declined 20142026 marked as a golden e

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Better On-Board Services & Expanded Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Under Railways 52 Reforms Drive

Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced that, in li

34 pc power shortage likely in J&K, Ladakh during Ramadan

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Ahead of holy month Ramadhan, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness power deficiency of 34 percent during the peak

PM Modi, C Naidu Playing Key Role In India's Digital Revolution: Bill Gates

Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Monday said India was ahead in the digital revolution and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Prades

After his partner was rejected from 20 jobs a week, man tests ATS, results shock many - here's what he found

A post on Reddit says many job resumes fail because ATS systems cannot read them properly. A man tested resume software for months and found smal

'Bhupen Borah Is Our Asset, I Apologise If Any Wrong Was Done': Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday praised Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, calling him a strong Congress leader

Bill Gates Lauds PM Modi, CM Naidu for Digital Revolution

Bill Gates lauded the use of technology by the disaster management services to prevent loss of life and property during times of natural calamiti

J&K to witness dry weather, light snowfall: MeT

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted mainly dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the next week,

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to push biopharma, semiconductor missions in Norway

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in Oslo to boost India's bio-pharma and semiconductor sectors. She will meet Norwegian Prime Minister Jona

PM Modi Explores Artificial Intelligence Exhibits At India AI Expo 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday explored multiple exhibition pavilions, engaging with startups, researchers, and technology leaders showca

Goods Trade Deficit Widens in Jan

India's goods shipments to China moderated to $1.63 billion in January from $2.05 billion in December and $2.20 billion in November.

Hyderabad: Mob attacks drivers transporting eggs at Tukkuguda

Hyderabad: Two Muslim mini truck drivers transporting eggs were allegedly attacked by a mob at around midnight in Tukkuguda, Hyderabad, on Februa

Gates Impressed by the Functioning of RTGS

RTGS is rendering the civic services, as also healthcare and helping the agriculture sector by using high-end technology, Naidu told Gates during

4th SEC meeting of DMRR&R | CS pushes for institutionalized, time-bound disaster relief mechanism

Jammu Tawi, Feb 16:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today underscored the need for timely and effective relief to disaster-affected families while ch

Unemployment rate up a tad to 5% in January, higher rise for females

India's unemployment rate saw a slight increase in January, reaching 5%. Joblessness rose more significantly for women compared to men. Rural une

US, Hungary sign nuclear cooperation deal as Trump deepens ties with Viktor Orbn

ICC T20 World Cup: Nissanka's ton pushes Sri Lanka to Super 8s; Australia flirting with elimination

Sri Lanka secured a Super 8 spot in the T20 World Cup. Pathum Nissanka scored a brilliant century to chase Australia's 181. Kusal Mendis also con

Real Madrid returns to Benfica for Champions League revenge mission with Mbapp back

Three weeks after Mourinho's team stunned his former club in a 4-2 win that allowed Benfica to qualify and kept the Spanish giant from automatica

Himachal Governor Cuts Assembly Speech To 2 Minutes, Row Erupts

The Budget Session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly began on a stormy note, with sharp differences surfacing between Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla

India moves to stop Ravi waters to Pak as Shahpur Kandi dam nears finish

India is set to redirect surplus Ravi river water, previously flowing into Pakistan, to its own drought-prone regions once the Shahpur Kandi dam

Regulatory Sandboxes Needed For Checking Start-ups: IFSCA

Speaking at the first day of the session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Joshy also said he would look at the things

GATE exam cheating ring busted in Raipur: Multi-state operations suspected

In a groundbreaking operation, Raipur police have detained six suspects allegedly involved in a cheating scheme for the GATE exam. Investigators

CM Revanth's Strategy To Secure Control of Hung ULBs Pays Off

Ministers, MPs, MLCs and MLAs as well as senior party leaders were deployed across districts to coordinate negotiations, prevent defections and c

Video: 3, Including 2 Pakistanis, Shoot Their Way Out Of J&K Observation Home

A major security lapse has left the Jammu and Kashmir Police scrambling after three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, staged a violent

Wholesale inflation touches 10-month high of 1.8% in January

India's wholesale inflation reached a 10-month peak of 1.81 percent in January. This rise was fueled by higher costs for food, non-food articles,

Three-Tier Security Blanket at Odisha Assembly Ahead of Budget Session

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 will be enforced in the sensitive Lower PMG area to prevent unlawful assembly, while CCTV cameras will keep

ED probes 234 cyber frauds, tracks crypto links to China

In a sweeping crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate has launched an investigation into 234 cybercrime cases, ranging from illicit online betting

Hyderabad to Host ICCA Global Summit Next Year

This will be the first time in the associations 64-year history that this summit will be held in India

Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh's Prime Minister Today

Tarique Rahman will take the oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial

$150,000 housing help opens February 24: Who qualifies for the states Dream for All program

$200 million is now available for California first-time homebuyers under the Dream For All down payment assistance program reopening February 24.

Hyderabad Student Vivan Sharad Maheshwari Tops JEE Main Session-1 From Telangana

The JEE Main Session-1 was conducted in 658 centres in 326 cities, including 15 outside India. A total of 13,55,293 candidates registered and 13,

Govt plans Champion CPSEs for Viksit Bharat by 2047, NITI Aayog roadmap soon

India is preparing to create 'champion' public sector companies. These firms will boost economic growth and technology. The goal is to help India

ECI suspends 7 officials in Bengal over 'misconduct'

In an extraordinary step, the Election Commission of India has suspended seven Assistant Electoral Registration Officers in Bengal due to allegat

Two Toppers From AP Shine in JEE Main 2026

Narendra Babu Gari Mahith from Tirupati and Pasala Mohith secured a perfect NTA score of 100.0000000 in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) and stood in the t

Pak duo among 3 inmates flee Jammu juvenile home after injuring 2 cops

Nancy Guthrie case update: Trump warns of most severe penalties as search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies

President Trump vowed most severe federal penalties for those responsible for kidnapping Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie. He indi

At India AI Impact Summit 2026, Akash Ambani showcases Jio's AI ecosystem to PM Modi

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Akash Ambani showcased Reliance Jio Infocomm Limiteds AI ecosystem to Narendra Modi.The presentation highligh

J&K Reopens 14 More Tourist Destinations After Security Review

L-G Manoj Sinhas Decision Signals Renewed Confidence in Tourism

India-Pak T20 World Cup: Why history may judge Suryakumars India harshly

When the toss happened, Surya had his hands firmly behind his back, or crossed, ensuring that there was no risk that his counterpart would imagin

Telangana: Congress Gains Control Over 87 Municipalities, 7 Corporations

While 106 municipalities have been decided, elections to another 11 municipalities were put off for various reasons

ET Graphics: Deregulation 2.0: 28 reforms moves to cut red tape for land, biz, schools and health

The Centre has identified 28 priority areas for deregulation, with states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh already developing action plans. Key p

CAG Flags Huge Gap in Telangana's Tax Receipts

According to the CAGs State Accounts at a Glance report released on Monday, Telangana recorded a revenue deficit of 10,566 crore, against the bud

WPI Rises To 9-month High of 1.81% In Jan

Inflation in food articles was 1.55 per cent in January as against deflation of 0.43 per cent in December. Similarly, inflation was 6.78 per cent

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From masala dosa to machine learning: Tejasvi Surya discusses India-US ties with Sergio Gor in Bengaluru

BJP leader Tejasvi Surya welcomed US Ambassador Sergio Gor to Bengaluru. They discussed the expanding India-US partnership in trade, technology,

Sabarimala reference case: A nine-member bench to begin hearing on Apr 7

A nine-judge bench will hear cases on women's entry to religious sites. This includes the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. The hearings begin on Apri