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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Russian, Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

GENEVA, Feb 17: Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv were in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of US-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth

Date night: How India dined on Valentines Day

From spending 1,30,155 on a single bill to making last minute reservations, here are the trend reports from online platforms

Who is Prathyusha? SC closes 24 year old case with final verdict

Hyderabad: On February 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered its final verdict in the case of Prathyusha, a young actress whose tragic d

Apartment fire in northeast Spain kills 5 people and injures another 5

MADRID, Feb 17: Five people have died and five others suffered light injuries in northeastern Spain in a fire that broke out in an apartment buil

What is snowball earth?

City-Killer Asteroid Threat: Could thousands of undetected space rocks hit Earth? Heres whats keeping NASA Scientists awake at night

Space agencies maintain that global cooperation and sustained investment are vital to planetary defence. While the DART mission demonstrated that

Humanoid robots steal the show during Chinas 2026 Spring Festival Gala

North feels fear, South instils hope: Farooq Abdullah makes emotional appeal for unity against fascist forces

This is supposed to be a federal country where States have their powers, and the Centre has its powers. But today the Centre controls everything,

Gold futures drop nearly 2% to 1.52 lakh/10g on strong dollar

This is due to easing safe-haven demand amid improving geopolitical sentiment and a strong U.S. dollar

Watch: Ashwini Vaishnaw on deepfakes: We need much stronger regulation

At Chennai Comic Con 2026, nostalgic comics and homegrown narratives came together in a vibrant celebration of fandom

Over 500 fans transformed the venue into a living, breathing multiverse, showcasing how Chennais fandom culture has evolved, placing the city on

Fresh, clean, local: Chennais cattle sheds become the new milk hotspots

Chennais mornings are changing, as more residents line up at Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) cattle shelters for fresh, unadulterated milk stra

J&K Records Rs 24,080.79 Cr GST Collection In Three Years, Gets Rs 15,795.13 Cr IGST Share: CM

Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steady rise in GST collections, with total revenue amounting to Rs 24,080.79 crore over the past thre

Delhi's 'deadliest' roads: These five roads in National Capital have the highest number of fatal accidents

New Delhis vast road network, spanning nearly 1,400km, hides a chilling statistic: just five major corridors account for nearly 28% of the citys

India needs to embrace new tech, AI can save 20,000 cr in cargo handling: EAC-PM member

Speaking at session 'AI-Powered Ports: Reimagining Efficiency and Operations' at the AI Impact Summit here, Vallabh said India is emerging as a g

Lottery favours Congress in Jangaon and Thorrur Municipalities

Randhawa Clarifies Remarks in J&K Assembly After Protests by MLAs

JAMMU, Feb 17: BJP legislator Vikram Randhawa on Tuesday clarified in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that his earlier remarks on alle

Anirudh Ravichander launches Albuquerque Records, announces 15-year anniversary concert tour

Music composer and performer Anirudh Ravichander has unveiled a new artist-owned music label, while also announcing a nationwide live tour to cel

Tamannaah, Mouni, Srinidhi join Sadhgurus Mahashivratri night at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore

Mahashivratri 2026 saw widespread celebrations across India, with prominent figures from the film industry participating in night-long festivitie

DU bans protests for a month after clashes during UGC protests

Protests banned temporarily include holding public meetings, rallies, dharna, protests or agitations, assemblies of five or more people, engaging

Civil Aviation Minister inspects site for construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Palasa

Telangana Municipal Chairperson, Mayor elections completed in 8 civic bodies

Hyderabad: Elections to the posts of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Mayor, and Deputy Mayor were completed in eight municipalities where polling

School bus overturns into stream in Kerala, students escape unhurt

Thiruvananthapuram: A school bus carrying 21 children lost control and overturned into a stream adjoining the road near Marayamuttom here on Tues

Pakistan face must-win test against winless Namibia to seal Super 8s berth

Colombo: With their backs against the wall, former champions Pakistan will rely on their fragile batting to come good after the jolt against Indi

BNP MPs elect Tarique Rahman as leader of parliamentary party

Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman is all set to be the Prime Minister of the country after his partys Members of

Hyderabad Police debunk viral child-luring message

'Chicken's Neck' attack & broken economy: Tarique Rahman needs to sweeten bitter past

Tarique Rahman is set to take office as Bangladeshs new prime minister, inheriting a nation on edge. A fragile economy, youth unrest, and a garme

At meetings with EC, parties seek one or two-phase assembly polls in Assam

Assam's political parties, including national and state outfits, met with the Election Commission and requested assembly polls be held in one or

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 17, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

GIFT City IFSC set for 1st IPO as XED files RHP with ROC

The IPO will be open to global investors, including NRIs, foreign portfolio investors, institutional investors, and other permitted overseas part

How Ishara Puppet Theatre has turned puppetry into a fine art of modern storytelling

At its forthcoming festival on February 22 in New Delhi, Ishara Puppet Theatre will premiere its new production based on iconic artist Amrita She

Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: 16th Finance Commission report a disappointment, says Thangam Thennarasu

It is disappointing to see that our serious concern toward the increasing levy of cesses and surcharges has not found place in the Commissions re

Hyderabad CP warns of strict action after video shows youths flaunting drugs before deity

'Serious kyu ho rhe ho': Watch actor Mizna Waqas roast ex-Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik live on TV

Shoaib Malik viral video: A lighthearted moment on Pakistani television has become a viral sensation. Actor Mizna Waqas left former cricketer Sho

Ireland vs Zimbabwe Live Score Updates, T20 2026: Pitch and weather conditions in Pallekele

Plea in Madras High Court insists I-T dept probe into Ramanathapuram MP Navas Kanis assets

Chief Justices Bench orders notice, returnable by a week, to the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation)

SIR in Hyderabad: Know what to do before BLOs reach your doorstep

Hyderabad: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list is all set to begin in the next few weeks in Telangana, and in view of it, booth-l

Ashwini Vaishnaw offers an apology for long delays faced by visitors on AI Summits opening day

The India AI Impact Summit saw an overwhelming turnout on its opening day, leading to some logistical challenges. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apolo

Will Bill Gates attend AI Impact Summit? Conflicting claims emerge

Govt sources say Bill Gates will not be attending the Summit while his foundation maintains that he will deliver his keynote as scheduled

Tell Me Lies Season 3 Finale Episode 8 ending explained and Season 4 renewal: Will series return with another season? Full final episode breakdown, Lucy and Stephen fate

Tell Me Lies Season 3 Finale Episode 8 ending explained and Season 4 renewal confirms the series conclusion. The finale shows Lucy, Stephen, Bree

Treat Imran Khan fairly in jail: Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev among 14 captains write to Pakistan government

In a significant gesture of solidarity, fourteen ex-captains of cricket teams from across five countries have penned a letter to the Pakistani au

Word of the Day: Subliminal

Subliminal means operating below conscious awareness. This hidden influence affects thoughts and behaviour without direct recognition. It bypasse

Three Apprehended With Brown Sugar-Like Substance In J&Ks Baramulla

SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday apprehended three alleged drug peddlers from Pattan area of Baramulla district. In a post o

Sonia Gandhi asked me to decide date of my swearing-in as Assam Congress CM in 2014: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed a past political maneuver. He stated Sonia Gandhi had offered him the choice of his swearing-in

Athletes Train Their Legs And Lungs For Gulmarg Ahead Of Khelo India Winter Games 2nd Leg

Gulmarg, Feb 17: The picturesque winter wonderland of Gulmarg will be buzzing with sporting action when the second leg of the Khelo India Winter

Sajjanar Warns Of Action After Youth Film Reel Offering Drugs At Temple

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned youth against performing objectionable acts for social media 'likes.'

Watch: Kerala CM Vijayan visits family of Keralas youngest organ donor

Sovereign AI Models Available At Summit, Huge Response To Event: Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: Sovereign AI models have been made available at the AI Impact Summit and the government is planning huge infrastructure to mak

Adani Group to Invest $100 Billion in AI Data Centres by 2035

The initiative is expected to catalyse an additional USD 150 billion across server manufacturing, cloud platforms, and supporting industries, cre

Mattancherrys Armaan Collective blends art, music, culture and coffee

A former warehouse, this space will be open through the year for those looking for a dose of culture and fun

Farmers interests safeguarded in India-US trade deal: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Jaipur, Feb 17: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the recent India-US trade deal was finalised after careful consi

BJP Leader Randhawa Clarifies Remarks Amid Uproar In J&K Assembly

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed chaotic scenes for nearly half an hour after Question Hour as Cong

DU bans protests on campus for a month citing law and order concerns

Delhi University has banned all public gatherings on its campus for one month. The university cited concerns over traffic disruption, safety thre

French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Mumbai for his India visit

Unnao rape case: CBI opposes Jaideep Sengars interim bail extension plea

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday, February 17, opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea by Jaideep Sengar, brother o

Salim Khan admitted to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, Salman Khan visits

Khan, who co-wrote the many Hindi cinema classics with Javed Akhtar in the 70s, celebrated his 90th birthday in November last year

T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand Beat Canada To Qualify For Super 8s

New Zealand's top-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips scored unbeaten half-centuries to guide their team to an eight-wicket win over

Kochi designer draws inspiration from indigenous theatre form Chavittunadakam for her Biennale pop-up

Diya John interprets the colours and silhouettes of the theatre form on coastal Kochi for her pop-up in connection with the Kochi Muziris Biennal

CBI Opposes Jaideep Sengar's Plea For Extension Of Interim Bail

Jaideep Sengar who is jailed after the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor's father provided the prescription in support of his plea

Only 30 Pc AI Professionals Women: UN Women Calls for Inclusive Design

Arab noted that a persistent design gap remains globally, warning that fewer women building AI systems means fewer products that reflect women's

Modi, Macron to meet in Mumbai; 30Bn Rafale deal, AI ties on table

Opinion: Opinion | Pak 'Impostors' To Jamaat Trolls: What's Going On With Bangladesh Social Media?

The largest single spends on social media were from DailyNews24, which masquerades as a news organisation but is, in reality, a Jamaat organ. The

Repeated Stomach Issues? Doctors Flag Water, Hygiene Risks Beyond Food

Doctors say recurring diarrhea, typhoid and stomach infections may not always be food-related. Contaminated water and poor hygiene are major trig

Infosys Partners With Anthropic For AI Solutions

A key focus will be agentic AI - systems capable of independently handling multi-step tasks such as claims processing, compliance reviews and cod

India's permanent contribution to world communitys agenda is of enormous importance to us: Antonio Guterres

To a question on Indias role at the U.N., Antonio Guterres said first of all, we have a huge debt of gratitude to India for its presence in U.N.

Indore water contamination: Cong MLAs protest with bottles of contaminated water in MP Assembly complex

Congress leader said that despite several deaths, the government has avoided a discussion on this issue in the Assembly, which is contrary to dem

Behind Trump's Global Tariff Strategy, A Low-Profile But Influential Lawyer

Jamieson Greer has emerged as a key figure in global trade policy, working closely with US President Donald Trump to roll out tariff measures.

Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained

Decision comes in response to recurrent flooding from rising sea levels, especially during full and new moons, which has resulted in loss of life

Assam tables Rs 62,294.78 cr interim budget for FY'27

Assam's Finance Minister Ajanta Neog unveiled an interim budget exceeding Rs 62,000 crore for the coming financial year ahead of the assembly ele

Salman Khans dad, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan admitted to ICU

Hyderabad: Veteran screenwriter and actor Salman Khans father, Salim Khan, has been admitted to the ICU of Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, o

FIR Registered After Kannada TV Actress Alleges Secret Filming in Washroom, Blackmail

In her complaint, the actress, also a reality show contestant, said that she had attended a three-day event organised at Koramangala Indoor Stadi

Hours After Valentine's Day Dinner, Chartered Accountant Slits Wife's Throat

What began as a Valentine's Day evening for a young couple in Haryana ended in a shocking and brutal death. A man, who had just spent the evening

Who is Dilpreet Bajwa? The 23-year-old Punjab cricketer who rose to become Canada T20 World Cup 2026 captain

Young cricketer Dilpreet Bajwa, born in Punjab, is making waves internationally as he is the captain of Canada at the T20 World Cup at just 23. D

'$200 billion and counting...': Ashwini Vaishnaw announces major investments at AI impact summit

'Accident or murder?': Ajit Pawar's son Rohit Pawar questions 20-day delay plane crash probe

Sewa-II Power Plant Generated Rs 3.6k Cr Revenue Since 2010: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated