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SC Grants Bail to Accused in 2024 Pune Porsche Accident Case

The case relates to a May 19, 2024, incident in which a Porsche car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy under the influence of alcohol, fatally knocked down two IT professionals in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area

18 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Indus Valley Civilization Could Be Much Older Than We Thought

The civilisations previously accepted timeline was around 2600 BC, but using radiocarbon dating on pottery fragments and animal remains they have found at the site, Archaeological Survey of India and other institutions found evidence of human settlement dating far earlier than that

18 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
Watched India-Pak T20 Match with My Expenses: Lokesh

Lokesh clarified that he went to Colombo in Sri Lanka to watch the recently held India Pakistan T20 match with his own expenses

18 Feb 2026 1:22 pm
There's Nothing To Worry About Abhishek's Form: Piyush Chawla

Piyush Chawla shared his thoughts on Abhishek Sharma's form, Captain Suryakumar Yadav's approach, and the probable playing XI for the clash

18 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Odia Sailor Missing in Singapore: Family Seeks Criminal Probe After Return

Sarthak Mohapatra, a native of Odisha, reportedly disappeared under unexplained circumstances on February 3 while on duty aboard the merchant vessel EA Jersey, operated by Anglo-Eastern

18 Feb 2026 1:10 pm
Rahul Gandhi Calls AI Summit Disorganised PR Spectacle

Posting on X, Gandhi said that instead of leveraging Indias talent and data, the summit was turning into a publicity exercise featuring Chinese technology

18 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Mumbai Police Arrest 11 in Rohit Shetty Residence Firing; MCOCA Invoked

Further investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the shooter-gang nexus and the motivations behind the attack.

18 Feb 2026 1:01 pm
Changing Film Titles Is Causing Creative Suffocation, Says Gopi Mohan

A film is promoted across various platforms with a chosen title, and asking for a change at the censor stage is unfortunate.

18 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
Allu ArjunAtlee Film to Get Comic Stuff from Telugu Writers?

The film features Deepika Padukone as the female lead, with Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna playing key roles.

18 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
Three Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno National Park

Each successful birth strengthens Project Cheetah and reflects the continuous efforts and dedication of the field staff and veterinary teams engaged in the programme, the minister said

18 Feb 2026 12:40 pm
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Meets PM Narendra Modi

The Summit brought together government policymakers, industry AI experts, academicians, technology innovators and civil society from across the world

18 Feb 2026 12:36 pm
AI Summit: Microsoft Says it is on Pace To Invest $50 Billion in 'Global South' AI Push

Microsoft unveiled $17.5 billion worth of AI investments in India last year

18 Feb 2026 12:33 pm
Mbappe Calls For Prestianni Ban Over Alleged Racist Slur at Vinicius

Television footage showed the Argentine winger covering his mouth with his shirt before making a comment that Vinicius and nearby teammates interpreted as a racial slur against the 25-year-old, with referee Francois Letexier halting the match for 11 minutes after activating FIFA's anti-racism protocols

18 Feb 2026 12:28 pm
Nampally Court Gets Hoax Bomb Call

A bomb disposal squad rushed to the complex and checked the premises thoroughly only to confirm that it was a hoax call

18 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
Galgotias University Asked to Vacate AI Summit Expo: Sources

Controversy erupted after Galgotias University faced online backlash for showcasing a robotic dog labeled Orion at the AI Summit expo that critics said was actually a Chinese-made Unitree Go2

18 Feb 2026 12:05 pm
ASK Asset & Wealth Management To Enter MF Business

The four-decade-old ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group manages assets worth over 82,000 crore as of December 31, 2025

18 Feb 2026 11:53 am
Jammu and Kashmir Make History, Enter Ranji Trophy Final For First Time in 67 Years

Jammu and Kashmir defeated two-time former champions Bengal by six wickets on day four of the semifinal

18 Feb 2026 11:32 am
Apology to Allu Arjun Over Conditions Remark: Too Little, Too Late?

Following the public apology, Allu Arjuns team is reportedly considering dropping the legal proceedings.

18 Feb 2026 11:28 am
EC to Hold Polls to 2 Rajya Sabha Seats in Telangana in March

ECI Under Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said the last date of filing nominations is March 9

18 Feb 2026 11:21 am
No More Productions for Me, Says Lakshmi Manchu

Lakshmi Manchu has previously produced films such as Gundello Godari, Lakshmi Bomb, and W/o Ram.

18 Feb 2026 11:20 am
Ram Charans PEDDI: Director's Birthday Celebrated on Set

PEDDI is scheduled to hit the big screens on April 30, 2026.

18 Feb 2026 11:17 am
Nvidia To Sell Meta Millions of Chips in Multiyear Deal

Nvidia did not disclose a value for the deal, but said it includes its current Blackwell chips as well as its forthcoming Rubin AI chips

18 Feb 2026 11:16 am
1 Million Reels: Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj Celebrate Success of #AA23 Theme

The project is being produced under the prestigious Mythri Movie Makers banner.

18 Feb 2026 11:14 am
Rahul Gandhi is Dangerous for India's Security: Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju raised questions on Gandhi's various meetings, alleging that the Opposition leader kept meeting with Naxalites, extremists, ideologues, and people like George Soros both during his foreign trips and within the country

18 Feb 2026 11:06 am
Droupadi Murmu Attends International Fleet Review 2026 At Visakhapatnam

Scheduled from February 15 to 25, the IFR is being hosted by the Indian Navy, marking India's first time hosting it alongside Exercise MILAN and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs.

18 Feb 2026 11:00 am
UEFA Champions League: Vinicius Junior Says He Was Racially Insulted in Real Madrid Win

Play was halted when Vinicius claimed he had been racially insulted by an opponent during Madrid's 1-0 win

18 Feb 2026 10:56 am
Warner Bros Rejects Revised Paramount Bid, But Remains Open To a Final Offer

Paramount has until February 23 to make a new offer, which Netflix is allowed to match under the terms of the merger agreement

18 Feb 2026 10:46 am
India Pushes for 50% Local Content in Rafale Deal at Defence Talks

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin co-chaired the ministerial-level dialogue

18 Feb 2026 10:42 am
PM Highlights India's Transformative Potential in AI Revolution

The summit brings together Heads of State and Government, ministers, global technology leaders and industry stakeholders to deliberate on the role of AI in advancing inclusive growth

18 Feb 2026 10:31 am
Pilgrimage Turns Tragic as 2 Persons Die in Accident in Rangareddy District

The police said the accident occurred when they were returning home after completing a pilgrimage to Arunachalam

18 Feb 2026 9:56 am
Accused in girls murder case ends life in Chittoor

The incident sparked tension in the locality, with residents staging protests and demanding strict punishment

18 Feb 2026 9:44 am
Sundar Pichai Arrives in Delhi for AI Impact Summit

Nice to be back in India for the AI Impact Summit a very warm welcome as always and the papers looked great too, Pichai said

18 Feb 2026 9:41 am
Ashwini Vaishnaw Praises Youth Enthusiasm at AI Impact Summit

He shared how India is using AI to solve real world problems and gave a call to the top minds gathered for bringing solutions in making AI safe for all

18 Feb 2026 9:30 am
Zelenskyy Says Russia Launched Missiles, Drones Ahead of Geneva Talks

According to a statement by Zelenskyy, nine people, including children, were injured in the attack

18 Feb 2026 9:16 am
Rajpal Yadav Makes First Public Appearance After Release From Tihar Jail, Says, Agar Mujhpe Koi

The Court noted that Rs 1.5 crore has been deposited in the respondent's bank account while considering the relief.

18 Feb 2026 9:01 am
YouTube Suffers Global Outage

Tracking website Down Detector reported over 300,000 reports of problems from its user base, though the reports seemed to be diminishing after a peak

18 Feb 2026 8:26 am
Peru Ousts Interim President over Corruption Probe

Jers removal from office is the latest chapter in a prolonged political crisis in a country that has seen seven presidents since 2016

18 Feb 2026 8:15 am
Sidharth Malhotra's Father Sunil Malhotra Dies In Delhi, Actor Pays Tribute

The loss has left the actor deeply affected, as he shared a close and affectionate bond with his father.

18 Feb 2026 8:10 am
AI Arms Race Risks Human Extinction, Warns Top Researcher

Russell, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said the heads of the world's biggest AI companies understand the dangers posed by super-intelligent systems that could one day overpower humans

18 Feb 2026 7:47 am
Veteran Actress Pravina Deshpande Passes Away; CINTAA Pays Heartfelt Tribute

CINTAA offered a heartfelt tribute to the late actress.

18 Feb 2026 7:45 am
Iran to Return with Proposals After Progress in US Talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law to President Donald Trump, held discussions with Iranian authorities in Geneva

18 Feb 2026 7:04 am
Kerala: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Textile Showroom in Kozhikode

Several fire tenders reached the spot to douse the fire

18 Feb 2026 6:32 am
Excise Raids Fetch 9.6 Kg Ganja Chocolates

The accused, B. Vikash Sharma, a native of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly selling the product between Chudi Bazaar and Begum Bazaar under the Charminar excise station limits.

18 Feb 2026 3:09 am
IIIT-Hs Vahan Eye Targets Truck Plates

The institutes iHub-Data, drawing on prior research from the Centre for Visual Information Technology, has deployed an artificial intelligence-based system called Vahan Eye to monitor sand transport vehicles for the Telangana Mineral Development Corporation.

18 Feb 2026 2:58 am
Ruptured Pipeline Repaired At Manikonda

Repairs began at 7 am, with the damaged portion being replaced using 1,150 mm MS barrels. Officials said the works are expected to be completed by 7 pm, after which supply will be restored in phases.

18 Feb 2026 2:51 am
KPCC Chief Doubts Lapses In Electoral Rolls, Demands Corrective Measures From Elections Commission

In a complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner, Karnataka State Election Commission, Bengaluru, Shivakumar, also the president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) drew the attention of the Election Commission stating a significant number of genuine voters have been removed from the rolls without due notice or verification.

18 Feb 2026 2:40 am
3 Anantapur District Rural Students Excel In JEE

Ashok Padapati mentioned that around 13 lakh students appeared for JEE Main Session-1 this year. In such a large competition, good scores by students of government schools with a rural background are truly encouraging.

18 Feb 2026 2:16 am
Vijayawada Railway Infra Set For Major Overhaul

After meeting divisional railway manager Mohit Sonakiya, the MP cited the recent inauguration of the Rayanapadu railway station by the prime minister.

18 Feb 2026 2:07 am
Modern AI Tools Cutting Research Time, Says Google DeepMind Official

Released in 2020, AlphaFold achieved accuracy in protein structure prediction.

18 Feb 2026 1:53 am
Obesity, Diabetes Centurys Biggest Health Threats

He, however, cautioned that declining public trust in science and inconsistent funding could threaten preparedness.

18 Feb 2026 1:52 am