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Jio to invest Rs. 10 lakh crores over the next seven years on AI: Mukesh Ambani

From farmhouses to heritage homes: Hyderabads dining clubs on the rise

How curated, ticketed meals are offering an alternative to restaurants in the city

ChatGPT to recommend streaming links from JioHotstar for users browsing entertainment content

ChatGPT will now recommend and share streaming links available on JioHotstar for users searching for entertainment content on the AI platform

4 New Rail Lines Proposed For Kashmir Valley, Surveys Underway: J&K Govt Tells House

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that the Northern Railway is undertaking final location surveys for f

K. Babu, senior Congress leader in Kerala and Thripunithura MLA, quits active politics

K. Babu exudes confidence that his party will shortlist the best candidate for the constituency and that UDF will win 2026 Assembly elections

Water, electricity cut off in Dalit settlement of Odisha village

Bolangir: Water and electricity services were cut off in a Dalit settlement, with residents alleging caste-based discrimination in Odishas Balang

Andhra secures Waaree Energies battery giga-factory with 8,175 crore investment

IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said the project marks a significant milestone in Andhra Pradeshs clean-energy journey

The 50 big twist: Prince Narula quits grand finale race?

Mumbai: One of the most-watched reality shows on Indian television right now, The 50, continues to grab attention with its leaked updates. The sh

Chennai will be global deep-tech cluster, coastal city model for climate resilience by 2040: TNEB Chairman

Speaking at the Super Chennai Conclave in the city on Thursday (February 19, 2026), Dr. Radhakrishnan said: Though we have institutions and talen

J&K: Soldier Shoots Self Dead at Nagrota Army Camp

Jammu, Feb 19: A 24-year-old Agniveer allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle while on guard duty at an Army camp in Nagrota on the ou

Big Billion Property Sale Returns with Rs. 25,000 Crore Inventory Across Gurugram, Noida and Panipat

25,000 crore across Gurugram, Noida and Panipat. Organised by M3M India and Smartworld Developers, the platform has evolved into a large-scale, t

Pawan Kalyan And Harish Shankar Share BTS Moment From Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Ustaad Bhagat Singh marks the second collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar.

Sam Altman Hails India as Global AI Leader, Predicts New and Better Jobs

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Altman expressed optimism about the nations digital trajectory, noting that the work ha

Sterlite Coppers attempt to re-enter Thoothukudi must be blocked by T.N. govt.: Vaiko

Speaking to the media, he said that the Vedanta group has announced the new proposal claiming it would have a lower carbon footprint. Such a prop

Telangana govt provides 89 2BHK houses to SC, ST victims

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, February 18, distributed 89 double-bedroom houses to people from the Scheduled Caste and Schedu

EPFOs higher pension plan is back, but only a select few will actually benefit: Details here

EPFO has reinstated the option for certain subscribers to link their pension contributions to their full salary, benefiting those who had previou

Largest mosque in Australia receives threat on Ramzan eve

The Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, the largest in Australia, reportedly received a threat letter on Wednesday, February 18, on the eve of the holy mon

New Casting Rumour: Sudeep To Join SS Rajamoulis Varanasi?

Prakash Raj plays Mahesh Babu's father in this April 2027 release.

Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law

South Korea has not executed a death row inmate since 1997

80-year-old man charred to death in fire at home in Kengeri in south Bengaluru

According to the complaint lodged by Ramya (32), grand-daughter of the deceased, the victime was living alone in a house adjacent to her residenc

Bill Gates skips India AI Summit keynote address amid Epstein references

New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will not deliver the keynote address he was previously scheduled for at the India AI Impact Summit, hi

SC Slams Freebies Culture, Says States Should Open Avenues for Employment

Taking note of the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd's plea, which proposed to provide free electricity to all irrespective of financ

Captain Vikram Batra: The Brave Sher Shah of Kargil

Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com Captain Vikram Batra is remembered as one of the bravest soldiers of india.He was born on 9 September

Soldier Shoots Self Dead At Army Camp In Jammu

JAMMU, Feb 19: A soldier allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle at an Army camp here, officials said on Thursday. The 24-year-old Agn

DMDK joins DMK-led alliance ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls

The DMDK has joined forces with the DMK-led coalition for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The official announcement took place in

SC grants bail to Vikram Bhatt, wife in multi-crore fraud case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted regular bail to Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari in connection with an

50,000 Heroin Users Among 70,000 Addicts In Valley, Govt Tells House

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legeslative assembly that around 70,000 persons, mostly youth, are involved in substance u

New labour codes: Andhra Labour Department invites feedback from stakeholders

Officials said the representations received within the prescribed time frame will be examined before finalising the Rules

When AI cant fix egos: OpenAIs Sam Altman and Anthropics Dario Amodei skip hand-hold at Delhi AI Summit

At the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Modi advocated for shared AI development. A subtle moment saw OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario A

Can Kajal Or Eyeliner Cause Eye Infections? Yes, Hygiene Tips Are Not Optional

Using or reusing kajal, stick eyeliners and other eye makeup can increase the risk of bacterial contamination, irritation and infections such as

Impact AI Summit | 'Knowledge without wisdom not useful': Vishal Sikka

OBC Quota In Local Bodies Envisaged, J&K Govt Informs House

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the House that no final decision has yet been taken on reservation for Other

CBSE Warns Students, Parents Against Fake Paper Leak Claims Amid Exams

CBSE Board Exams 2026: The Board further warned that any attempt to spread misinformation or disrupt the examination process will be dealt with s

RSS Chief Asked PM To Saffronise Army? Centre Calls Out Fake Video

A video of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, in which he is purportedly heard saying that he has asked Prime Minister Na

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Naxalism Drawing its Last Breaths: CRPF DG

The CRPF DG said decisive steps have been taken by the CRPF in joint operations with other security agencies against Naxalites last year

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Just 5 Weeks Of Brain Training May Cut Dementia Risk By 20 Years, Claims New Study

A discovery that could improve brain health and lower the risk of dementia. Here is what the study says about brain training and how it could mak

Software outage disrupts airline check-ins nationwide

New Delhi: Airlines faced issues in checking in passengers at various airports on Thursday, February 19, morning due to a software problem that l

A narrow lane in Mylapore that keeps the crowd coming back

Murugan and Shanthi tried their hands at many business ventures, but it is a humble sundal cart on Pichu Street in Mylapore that they think will

Watch: DMDK to contest TN elections as part of DMKs alliance

Govt Must Provide Security To Rohit Pawar: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule

Rohit Pawar was articulating the doubts and concerns in the minds of the people before the authorities after Ajit Pawar's air crash : Supriya Sul

What Kind Of Culture...? Supreme Court Slams 'Freebies' Ahead Of Elections

What Kind Of Culture...? Supreme Court Slams 'Freebies' Ahead Of Elections

AI Must Not Replace Human Potential, But Augment It: UN Chief

Warning about the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that AI must not replace human poten

Arjuna Ranatunga Joins Calls For Compassion Toward Imran Khan

While Ranatunga was not among the 14 ex-captains who recently signed a letter to the Pakistan government requesting fair treatment for Khan, he h

Drummer Sivamani Part Of Dhurandhar 2 Background Music Score

In a surprise revelation, Sivamani announced his involvement in the upcoming Hindi film Dhurandhar 2.

Supreme Court grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt in cheating case

Complainant Ajay Murdia has alleged that Mr. Bhatt and his wife induced him to invest over 30 crore in a biopic of his late wife, promising high

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: DMDK joins DMK-led alliance; will win over 200 seats, says Premallatha

She said the alliance was formed as per the wishes of DMDK district secretaries and cadre. Our leader, Captain (Vijayakant), wanted this to happe

Chhattisgarh High Court verdict states partial penetration is attempt to rape, not rape

The court ruled that while there was evidence of sexual assault and partial penetration, the ingredients of completed rape had not been conclusiv

AIIMS finds high accuracy in Karnatakas AI app that screens lung diseases via smartphone; Heres how it works

A Karnataka-based start-up has developed an AI-powered app, Shwaasa, that analyses cough sounds to screen for chronic lung diseases such as COPD

India AI Summit 2026: Jio with Reliance to invest 10 lakh crore over seven years, Mukesh Ambani announces

The best of AI is yet to come and that AI can usher in an era of super abundance, Reliance Industries Chairman said

Girls, Some As Young As 14, Forced Into Sex To Clear Debts In London: Report

Women and girls, some as young as 14, have been subject to forced sex by criminal gangs in London, according to a report.

How to keep your house cool naturally in summer without an air conditioner: Use these six easy and simple tricks that work

With summer coming near, most people would switch to an AC to keep their house and rooms cool. But if you don't want to use an air conditioner, y

Top 4 Favourites to Win ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India, South Africa, England & Afghanistan Lead the Race

The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup kicks off on February 7 amid a lot of controversy regarding where Bangladesh’s matches would be played and wheth

US Senator Lindsey Graham says Netanyahu amazed by UAE-Israel ties

Tel Aviv: United States (US) Senator Lindsey Graham has highlighted Israels deepening ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), conveying strong

Watch: Scientists Record First Video Evidence Of Shark In Antarctic's Freezing Waters

For the first time, researchers recorded a three to four-meter shark in Antarctic Ocean waters, challenging the belief that sharks do not inhabit

Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears 27 investment proposals worth Rs 29,000 cr

Andhra Pradesh has cleared 27 ambitious projects, with an impressive investment of over Rs 29,000 crore. The state is on a mission to streamline

Five arrested as excise officials seize ganja, cannabis products and non-duty paid liquor in Hyderabad

Five men were arrested in two separate cases, leading to a seizure of sharp weapons from their possession, informed sleuths

Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Confucius: When we see men of a contrary character, we should...

Confucius, a Chinese philosopher, sought to restore harmony during a time of unrest by advocating for ethical leadership and moral education. His

EV charging network provider Statiq raises $18M led by Tenacity Ventures

The company intends to use the newly raised funds to scale its infrastructure and strengthen its presence across Tier I and II cities.

South Korea Court Gives Ex-President Life In Prison For Insurrection

A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison, finding him guilty of leading an insurrection when he abruptly decla

Don't Want Flying Ban? See New Definitions Of Unruly Behaviour On Flight

The civil aviation regulator DGCA has added six new categories of what can be defined as unruly behaviour in a flight.

Several schools in Noida receive bomb threats during CBSE exams

Noida: Nearly a dozen schools in Noida received bomb threat emails on Thursday, February 19, sparking panic among students, parents and school st

Lokesh Announces DSC Notification Soon, More Teacher Posts for Kurnool

HRD Minister says teacher recruitment to be part of job calendar; higher salaries issue to be raised with Centre

AI Summit: It is important to democratise AI so that humans dont become just a data point: PM Modi

Modi stated that Indias AI vision, centered on Welfare for all, Happiness for all, serves as the benchmark for the country

Jio With Reliance To Invest Rs 10 lakh Cr Over 7 Years: Ambani At AI Summit

New Delhi, Feb 19: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced Rs 10 lakh crore investment by his group as he promised to revolutionise artif

Opinion: Opinion | Will Iran Actually Use Its Catastrophic 'Strait Of Hormuz' Card Against US?

Should the US launch any attacks on Iran - and every indication is that it means to very soon - it will be to implement a regime change. In which

India Sees Fortune, Blueprint Of Tomorrow In AI: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched for democratising artificial intelligence and making it a tool for inclusion

Reliance to Invest 10 Lakh Crore Over 7 Years in Indias AI Push

Addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Ambani said the investment is aimed at creating long-term economic value and strategic r

Rail Seva Puraskar for 52 SCR Secunderabad division staff

Is China preparing robot soldiers for war? Here's the truth

A viral video showing robots with assault rifles has been debunked as AI-generated. Claims of Chinese military robot training are false. However,

Amid Tadoba Row, Godrej Flays Development Works In National Parks

Instead for monetisation by nurturing biodiversity through activities like tourism : Nadir Godrej

In family business disputes, emotion is the real battlefield: AMR Law founder Munaf Virjee

Munaf Virjee, founder of AMR Law, says the key to resolving family business disputes is separating emotions from business decisions. Representing

No Open Or Unauthorized Charity Collection During Ramadan Without Prior Approval: DM Kishtwar

Kishtwar, Feb 19: District Magistrate Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), has issued a detailed order regulating and monitoring the collection

J&K: Man Held With Foreign Pistols, Ammunition in Nowshera

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a joint operation with the Army, arrested a man in Rajouri districts Nowshera belt and recovered fore

UDF promises sweeping reforms in Keralas higher education sector

Student welfare, university autonomy and AI integration form core of new policy framework

33 Named in Sabarimala Ghee Scam

The court flagged a serious lack of oversight by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), noting that the distribution of ghee packets was being reco

Trump Administration Expands ICE Authority To Detain Refugees

The Trump administration has given immigration officers broader powers to detain legal refugees awaiting a green card to ensure they are e-vette

No stampede at Shivneri Fort during Shivjayanti: Pune police

Pune: Pune Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Singh Gill on Thursday, February 19, denied reports of a stampede at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

UP: 15-year-old Dalit gang-raped by two youths, minor at hotel

Banda: A 15-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped at a hotel in Uttar Pradeshs Banda district by two youths and a minor, who

Hyderabad Police Cautions Public on Rising Search Engine Scams

In case of suspected cyber fraud, immediate reporting to the national cyber crime helpline at 1930 can help prevent further damage. Vigilance rem

A sneak into The RoGue Edit: Funky Fish brings edgy fashion to Chennai

A preview into Funky Fishs RoGue Edit that gathers homegrown designers from all over India to showcase bold and contemporary designs

J&K Police, Army Nab Man With Foreign Made Pistols, Magazines In Nowshera

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army have arrested a man in possession of foreign-made pistols, magazines, and live rounds in the Now

Names of top 4 finalists of The 50; Prince Narula out

Mumbai: Banijay Asias captive gaming reality show The 50 has been registering impressive viewership since its premiere on February 1. The show, w

MAHE Partners with OpenAI to Integrate Artificial Intelligence Across Teaching, Learning, and Research

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, has partnered with OpenAI to integrate advanced a

TCS Stock Rises 2 Pc as Tata Group, OpenAI Announce Strategic AI Partnership

The partnership with OpenAI has been announced amid the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, and a day after Infosys announced a tie-up w

Cultural insensitivity: Mamata slams PM Modi over Swami prefix to Ramakrishnas name

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the prefix 'Swami' for Sri Sri Ramakris

US Justice Department Probes Warner Sale's Impact on Theaters

The US Justice Department has summoned some of the country's largest theater chains to private conversations about the potential impact of a sale

Pine Labs partners with OpenAI to embed AI into its merchant stack

The partnership aims to drive 'agentic commerce' by embedding AI-driven reasoning into high-volume financial workflows.

DMK, 'Captain' Vijayakanth's Party Ally For Tamil Nadu Poll, AIADMK Fumes

Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, or DMK, has allied with the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, or DMDK, for the Assembly election l