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TATA WPL 2026 Shatters Records To Become Most-Viewed Season

Digital and TV viewership soar to unprecedented highs; final sets new benchmark for womens cricket

18 Feb 2026 6:22 pm
Galgotias University Removed From AI Expo for Showcasing Chinese Robot as Own Innovation

The controversy over Galgotias robotic display erupted immediately after the social media users quickly identified the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by Chinas Unitree Robotics for about $2,800 and widely used in research and education globally

18 Feb 2026 6:19 pm
Grants-in-Aid To Decline, but States To Spend More on Capex in FY27

The decline in grants would continue in FY27 as the 16th Finance Commission has recommended discontinuation of post-devolution revenue deficit grants (RDGs) to states.

18 Feb 2026 6:15 pm
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Lone Hindu Minister in Bangladesh Government

Currently serving as a vice-president of the BNP, Chowdhury won from the Magura-2 constituency in the elections held on February 12

18 Feb 2026 6:09 pm
Christopher Nolan Faces Challenges as DGA President Amid Industry Turmoil

The emerging AI interference in creative fields and the ongoing negotiations between Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Netflix regarding a potential acquisition has proven as a threat to the 20,000 union members who are dealing with a sharp decline in their jobs

18 Feb 2026 6:06 pm
Google to Build New Subsea Connections From India in AI Push

Global tech giants are racing to unveil deals and investments in the country this week, as world leaders and top industry figures gather to discuss the opportunities and challenges that AI poses

18 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
AI and Ultra-Fast Delivery Power Amazons Valentine Rush

Gifting emerged as one of the most popular categories with a 1.2X YoY growth with premium segments such as luxury chocolates and curated hampers seeing over 1.3X YoY growth.

18 Feb 2026 5:47 pm
BTS Jung Kook One Meal A Day Diet Plan, Fitness

Jung Kook, the youngest member of the BTS band, revealed his dieting preferences. This confession comes ahead of their much-awaited flutter back to the stage dated for March 20th, 2026, after nearly a 4-year gap.

18 Feb 2026 5:35 pm
Ponting Rues Lack of Aura as Australia Crash Out of T20 World Cup 2026

Ponting said the team on paper did not carry the same presence as previous Australian outfits that dominated ICC tournaments

18 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
Bangla PM Tarique Rahman's Cabinet Holds First Meeting

Rahman is presiding over the session, which began at 3 pm on Wednesday, his first official day in office

18 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
Energy the Real Currency of Growth, Says Revanth Reddy

India emerged as a services powerhouse driven by the telecom and software revolution, with global technology firms establishing operations and the country hosting the largest number of global capability centers : Revanth Reddy

18 Feb 2026 4:08 pm
Maharashtra Govt Cancels 5 % Muslim Quota in Jobs, Education

The previous Congress-NCP government had issued an ordinance to grant a 16 per cent quota to Marathas and five per cent to Muslims

18 Feb 2026 4:04 pm
Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Scare at Rajamahendravaram Courts

The alerts, which follow similar incidents reported earlier in Gujarat and Karnataka, have now spread across multiple judicial complexes in the Telugu states.

18 Feb 2026 3:20 pm
Deccan-e-dawat: A Journey Through The Royal Flavours of Nizams

The unique star of this menu is the ghosh ka marag, an excellent start to this gastronomical adventure whose taste will elevate to a more premier status when it is combined with their special charkoni naan

18 Feb 2026 3:19 pm
Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50: Corporates Bet on Responsible Growth

Collectively, the Impact 50 companies generated revenue of INR 48.5 lakh crore in FY25, more than the GDP of Norway, while delivering a combined net profit of INR 4.95 lakh crore

18 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
Australia Face Rebuild After T20 World Cup 2026 Flop

Having entered the global showpiece with injuries, players out of form and scant preparations, Mitchell Marsh's team were embarrassed by Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka before a washed-out match sealed their elimination on Tuesday

18 Feb 2026 3:01 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat UAE To Finish Group Stage With All-Win Record

Chasing a target of 123, the Proteas romped home in 13.1 overs with Aiden Markram smashing 28 off 11 balls to set the stage for young Brevis who also helped himself to a 36 off 25 balls

18 Feb 2026 2:49 pm
Screenwriter Salim Khan on Ventilator Support and Stable, Say Doctors

Now the ventilator was put as a safeguard so that his situation doesn't get worse. So it is not that he is critical, Dr Jalil Parkar told reporters.

18 Feb 2026 2:42 pm
Ukraine Slams Move To Allow Russians, Belarusians To Compete Under Own Flags At Paralympics

Six Russian and four Belarusian will be allowed to compete under their own flags and not as neutral athletes, the Games' governing body confirmed to AFP on Tuesday

18 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
Modi Meets Spain Prez, Finland PM; Praises India-EU Trade Deal

Modi said he had a productive meeting with President Pedro Sanchez and discussed ways to boost the India-Spain friendship, especially in areas such as defence, security and technology

18 Feb 2026 2:39 pm
'Tell Me Lies' to end with season 3 finale

The ensemble cast includes Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Alicia Crowder, Gabriella Pession, Tom Ellis, Costa D'Angelo, Natalee Linez, Cat Missal and Branden Cook.

18 Feb 2026 2:37 pm
Yash's Toxic: Premise of This 'Savage Action Thriller' Is No Longer a Secret

On March 19 this year, Toxic will clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 at the box office.

18 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Hyderabad BITS Pilani Student Develops 3-Layered Vehicle Safety System

Named Trinetra, the prototype developed by Nimeghala Krishna Muppavaram integrates smart sensors, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity into a single cognitive safety unit

18 Feb 2026 2:12 pm
ED Attaches Asset Linked to Malayalam Actor Jayasurya

This purported investment scheme is stated to be operated by a man named Swathi Rahim.

18 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
Indian Navy Vigilant in Safeguarding Country's Maritime Interests: Murmu

The President said the Indian Navy is deployed in the region to serve as a credible instrument of deterrence and defence against threats and challenges arising in the sea

18 Feb 2026 1:58 pm
Chiranjeevi Calls His Wife His Support System, Anchor of Family

Chiranjeevi once again reminded his fans that behind every towering legacy lies a quiet pillar of strength- and in his life, that pillar is Surekha.

18 Feb 2026 1:53 pm
AI Impact Summit Enters Guinness Records for Highest AI Use Pledges

Guinness World Records Adjudicator Pravin Patel announced that a total of 2,50,946 pledges were received during the summit.

18 Feb 2026 1:51 pm
Rohit Pawar Seeks Ram Mohan Naidu's Removal from Post Till Crash Probe Ends

The legislator, who is the nephew of the late NCP leader Ajit Pawar, also claimed that the VSR company, whose Learjet plane carrying his uncle crashed in Pune's Baramati town last month, was being protected

18 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
Man Posing as Customs Official Dupes Businessman at RGIA

The police advised the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to such fraudulent offers. Any suspicious persons should be immediately reported to the nearest police authorities

18 Feb 2026 1:47 pm
Hindu Families Should Have at Least Three Children: Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat expressed concern over what he described as a declining Hindu population and said inducement- or coercion-based religious conversions should be stopped

18 Feb 2026 1:39 pm
Amrita Hosts International SPARC Symposium

Welcoming the international delegates, Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh, Pro Vice Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, emphasized:

18 Feb 2026 1:38 pm
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