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How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering India's Cultural Renaissance

From the digitisation of palm-leaf manuscripts to real-time translation across India's extraordinary linguistic diversity, artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how Indians encounter their own heritage, and how the world understands India.

13 Feb 2026 11:48 pm
Sheikh Hasina Slams 'Engineered Vote' as BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Polls

On the day the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept to victory, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina issued a blistering statement denouncing the election as a pre-planned deception and farce.

13 Feb 2026 11:47 pm
Northeast To Get First Highway Landing Strip, Close To China, Myanmar Borders

The Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran bypass of National Highway 2 in Assam's Dibrugarh district will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

13 Feb 2026 11:40 pm
Valentine's Day 2026: Wishes, Messages And Quotes To Share With Your Loved One

The days leading up to February 14th are called Valentine's Week, and during this time, people typically exchange chocolates, roses, teddy bears, and other small gifts to express their feelings.

13 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
Indian Pleads Guilty To Failed Assassination Plot Against Khalistani Terrorist Pannun

Nikhil Gupta, 54, pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering

13 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
70% Bangladeshis Voted 'Yes' To July Charter. What Does It Mean?

There was also the national referendum on the implementation of a reform package, which saw a 60.26 per cent voter turnout in Bangladesh, with the 'yes' vote winning a clear majority, the Election Commission announced Friday.

13 Feb 2026 10:50 pm
'Need 10 Minutes': 19-Year-Old Who Argued And Won His Case In Top Court

Atharva Chaturvedi passed NEET not once, but twice. He scored 530 marks. Yet he could not secure an MBBS seat under the EWS quota in private colleges because the state had not implemented a policy to extend reservations there.

13 Feb 2026 10:32 pm
Girl's Fingers Cut Off In Karnataka School, Parents Allege Staff Threw Them Away

A six-year-old girl lost two fingers in a tragic accident at a government school in Karnataka's Tumakuru district on February 9.

13 Feb 2026 10:31 pm
Let's See If We'll Live: 4 Bihar Girls Die After Consuming Poison As Experiment

Recounting the moments leading up to the tragedy, the survivor told NDTV: My friend said, 'let's eat it and see if we will live or die. They gulped the poison meant to kill herons with water. I had very little of it and spat it out immediately, so I

13 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
Gujarat Appoints Veteran Banker Uday Kotak As Chairman Of GIFT City

Gujarat has appointed veteran banker Uday Kotak as the chairman of GIFT City, replacing former bureaucrat Hasmukh Adhia, according to a notice by the state government.

13 Feb 2026 10:13 pm
2 Men Jailed In UK Over Islamic State-Inspired Plot To Kill Hundreds Of Jews

Two men were jailed on Friday for plotting to kill hundreds in an Islamic State-inspired attack on the Jewish community in England, a plan prosecutors said could have been deadlier than December's mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

13 Feb 2026 10:10 pm
No More Paying Full Toll For Incomplete Expressways Under New Rules

The Centre has announced a change in toll collection rules for National Expressways. Now, the commuters won't pay the full toll if an expressway is not fully operational.

13 Feb 2026 10:10 pm
Sperm Isn't Just A Carrier Of DNA: Expert Shares How It Impacts Fertility And Pregnancy Outcomes

Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary reveals how male health before conception is interlinked with implantation, placental strength and pregnancy outcomes.

13 Feb 2026 9:01 pm
Punjab Board Announces Online Evaluation System For 2026 Board Exams

The OSM system was successfully tested in Punjab's supplementary exams, evaluating 23000 answer sheets digitally with unique QR-coded pages.

13 Feb 2026 9:00 pm
Rents Would Eat Your Salary Alive: Indian Expat Shares Cost Of Living In Dubai

An Indian expat who moved to Dubai two years ago has shared a candid account of life in the emirate, highlighting the high cost of living.

13 Feb 2026 8:56 pm
Black Panther And Leopard Spotted Together Drinking Water At Bhadra Tiger Reserve In Karnataka Wins Hearts Online

Viewers online called it a once-in-a-lifetime sight and praised Singh for capturing this rare moment so beautifully.

13 Feb 2026 8:45 pm
UP Man Beaten To Death By Cop, Others For Objecting To People Urinating Near House

A 45-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after he objected to some wedding guests urinating near his house in the Naini area of Prayagraj district, police said on Friday, adding that six of the 12 named accused have been arrested.

13 Feb 2026 7:41 pm
Air India Flew Plane 8 Times Without Airworthiness Permit, Fined Rs 1 Crore

In its order imposing the fine, the DGCA observed that the Airbus A320 aircraft was flown on multiple sectors, including flights connecting New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad.

13 Feb 2026 7:36 pm
7 Easy Postnatal Yoga Asanas For New Mothers

Exercises or yoga asanas which focus on the core, pelvic floor, back, and hips, and address common postpartum challenges like fatigue, back pain, and hormonal shifts, can be beneficial for new mothers.

13 Feb 2026 7:32 pm
'Godman', Poison Laddoo, 'Djinn' Ritual: How Delhi Triple Murder Was Executed

From poison-laced laddoos to claims involving Djinns (supernatural beings), each new revelation has added another disturbing layer to the triple murder case in Delhi's Peeragarhi.

13 Feb 2026 7:23 pm
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Gets Its First Woman Traveling Ticket Examiner After 145 Years

It reflects the increasing participation of women in railway services and marks a new milestone on one of the country's most renowned heritage routes.

13 Feb 2026 7:16 pm
RERA In Trouble? Why Supreme Court Warned It Can Be Shut Down

The Supreme Court issued a scathing remark on the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) on Thursday. Chief Justice Surya Kant said RERA has accomplished nothing concrete beyond providing benefits to defaulting builders.

13 Feb 2026 7:10 pm
On Camera, Speeding Sports Bike Hits Doctor In Uttarakhand, Rider Flees

A senior physician, Dr Harbhajan Singh, was seriously injured late at night in Uttarakhand's Haldwani district after being struck by a speeding biker.

13 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
New Oral Polio Vaccine Approved By WHO: A Boost For India's Eradication Efforts?

The World Health Organization has just prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2),a breakthrough in stopping polio outbreaks more sustainably with stronger global vaccine supply.

13 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
What Your Cardio Fitness Test Says About Your Fitness Levels And Why Improving It Matters

Cardio fitness shows heart-lung strength, predicts longevity, and improves health at any age.

13 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
CBSE Class 12 Percentage Calculation Explained: Easy Formula And Example

To calculate percentage, sum obtained marks and divide by total maximum marks, then multiply by 100. Students should follow CBSE guidelines as practicals and subject rules may vary.

13 Feb 2026 6:37 pm
Woman Gives Exclusive Tour Of Luxury Central Park Apartment In New York

The master bedroom features a traditional tatami mat bed. She personally applied custom wallpaper to the bathroom, giving it a unique and personal touch.

13 Feb 2026 6:32 pm
97% Flyers' Complaints Addressed, Says Centre. Explain How, Says Shashi Tharoor

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has informed parliament that nearly 97 per cent of passenger grievances have been addressed since the operationalisation of a dedicated 24x7 passenger assistance control room (PACR).

13 Feb 2026 6:30 pm
6 Bengaluru Students Sneak Out For Joyride, None Survive Horrific Crash

The tragedy occurred on the Hoskote-Dabaspete National Highway when a speeding Mahindra XUV 700, with a group of students on an early morning joyride, triggered a chain collision involving a motorcycle and a Canter truck.

13 Feb 2026 6:15 pm
How Jaish And Lashkar Are Gaining Ground By Recruiting Women

Pakistan-based terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) are amplifying their influence through women's networks to disseminate radical ideologies.

13 Feb 2026 6:14 pm
Cutting Down On TV Time Can Reduce Depression Risk By Nearly 40%, Finds New Study

The researchers analysed what happens when TV time is actively replaced with other activities such as exercise or sleep.

13 Feb 2026 6:11 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Bangladesh Polls: BNP May Have Won, But Yunus Or Jamaat Aren't Going Anywhere

Yunus's motivations across the board indicate that he's not likely to be 'retiring' soon. This election is a quiet - and overlooked - win for the Jamaat, too.

13 Feb 2026 4:12 pm
Madhya Pradesh Police Arrest Serial Thief Who Targeted Only Cops' Homes To Settle 15-Year Grudge

A man from Alirajpur has been arrested in Khandwa for allegedly carrying out 16 burglaries targeting police personnel's homes across Madhya Pradesh, with officers citing a long-standing grievance as a possible motive.

13 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
From Seva Teerth, PM Modi Clears Big-Ticket Welfare Push For Women, Farmers

The decisions include doubling the number of 'Lakhpati Didis' and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.

13 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
World Radio Day 2026: History, Significance And Theme Of The Day

World Radio Day 2026: The theme highlights that technology, especially artificial intelligence, can enhance the work of radio if used correctly and responsibly.

13 Feb 2026 3:40 pm
IIT JAM 2026: Last-Minute Preparation Strategy To Maximise Your Score

IIT JAM 2026 begins February 15 with IIT Bombay as the organizer, urging aspirants to focus on mock tests and avoid learning new topics at this stage.

13 Feb 2026 3:39 pm
Brown Rice Vs. White Rice: Which One Is Better For Weight Loss?

Brown rice and white rice can both aid in weight loss. Here is how it helps: they can individually help you, but which one should be on your plate?

13 Feb 2026 3:00 pm
Dehradun Property Dealer Shot Dead 500 Metres From Senior Cop's Residence

A 45-year-old property dealer and stone-crusher operator was shot dead today in Dehradun. The attack took place just 500 metres from the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP's) residence, raising serious questions security in the area

13 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
Bill Gates, Tony Blair, And Sundar Pichai Among Key Attendees At India AI Summit

India's first-ever Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit is scheduled in New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20, bringing together global leaders, innovators and policymakers.

13 Feb 2026 2:54 pm
Low-Carb Vs Low-Fat Diet: Here's What Actually Protects Your Heart, Reveals Study

A study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) on11 February 2026, settles a long-standing debate about low-carb vs. low-fat diets.

13 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
US Deploys 2nd Aircraft Carrier To Middle East Amid Rising Tensions With Iran

The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, putting more American firepower behind President Donald Trump's efforts to coerce Iran into a deal over its nuclear programme.

13 Feb 2026 2:47 pm
Chhattisgarh High Court's Big Order On Digital Evidence vs Right To Privacy

Private electronic communications including WhatsApp chats and call recordings can be used as evidence in matrimonial disputes, the Chhattisgarh High Court has said.

13 Feb 2026 2:43 pm
30 Million Views Later, Viral Shayari Girl Turns Out To Be AI

The Instagram profile presenting Tanvi Joshi describes her as a Punjabi girl. Viewers later began questioning the account after noticing her unusually flawless appearance.

13 Feb 2026 2:42 pm
CBSE Exam Controller Explains Evaluation Process, Shares Key Details

CBSE Board Exams 2026: The CBSE will conduct Class 10 and 12 Board examinations 2026starting February 17, covering over 31,000 schools in India and 26 countries abroad.

13 Feb 2026 2:35 pm
Seedance 2.0: All You Need To Know About ByteDance's New AI Video Tool

Seedance 2.0 users can upload multiple references at once. The AI then blends them into a single, polished video, the outlet further said in its report.

13 Feb 2026 2:34 pm
Chief Of Defence Staff On Why Nehru Wanted Panchsheel Agreement With China

India recognised Tibet as part of China in 1954 and the two neighbours signed the Panchsheel Agreement, which India assumed meant the settlement of the northern border though a formal treaty, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said.

13 Feb 2026 2:28 pm
Space, Trade And A New Orbit: US-India Ties Lift Off With Commercial Space Push

The first US trade delegation to India after the announcement of the US-India trade deal has signalled a decisive shift in bilateral engagement, with commercial space collaboration emerging as a central pillar of the renewed partnership.

13 Feb 2026 2:27 pm
Xoxo Signs, Island Plans: An Ex-Obama Aide's Epstein Links Blow Up

Goldman Sachs' general counsel, Kathy Ruemmler, will resign this summer after the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files revealed her past interactions with the convicted sex offender.

13 Feb 2026 2:19 pm
Opinion: Blog | Goodbye, South Block: From Child Visitor To Secretary, The Corridors That Made Me

It was 1951. My mother had just joined the Government of India as a mid-level officer, three years after independence. Decades later, I would serve in the South Block. Today, they are repositories of a 75-year-long history - personal and national

13 Feb 2026 2:15 pm
Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026: Registration Begins For Over 25,000 Vacancies, Apply Here

indian Army Recruitment: Selected Agniveers will receive a monthly salary starting at Rs. 30,000, increasing annually by Rs. 5,000, with in-hand pay ranging from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 28,000 after corpus fund contributions.

13 Feb 2026 2:15 pm