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Is Your Health Insurance Going To Cover Everything You Need Or Do You Need A Medical Contingency Fund?

Even among insured families, coverage gaps remain, out-of-pocket expenditure still accounts for nearly 40% of total healthcare spending in India.

20 Feb 2026 1:01 pm
From Polite Prompts To Power Grids: The Growing Debate Over AI's Energy Use

Studies comparing digital services have estimated that a single generative AI query can consume several times more electricity than a conventional web search.

20 Feb 2026 1:01 pm
Sunita Williams Stranded In Space Labeled One Of Worst NASA Disasters

Starliner's botched flight left Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stuck for months at the International Space Station.

20 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
Actor Eric Dane Dies Just 10 Months After ALS Diagnosis: Why It Can Turn Aggressive Fast

ALS is a progressive disease and it can take about 2-5 years from the time of diagnosis to death. Some people might live for 5 years or more, others might survive with the condition for over a decade.

20 Feb 2026 12:59 pm
West Bengal Class 12 Mathematics Exam 2026: Board To Award Full Marks For 3 Out-Of-Syllabus Questions

WBCHSE Class 12 Maths Exam: Altogether, 10 marks were linked to questions that were reportedly not part of the council's prescribed syllabus.

20 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea That Sought Ban On Naming Mosques After Babur

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea that sought a ban on the construction or naming of any mosque or religious structure in the name of Mughal emperor Babur or Babri Masjid.

20 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
AI Can Transform Healthcare In Areas Lacking Specialists: Ex-WHO Deputy Director-General Soumya Swaminathan

Former Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan, on Friday said artificial intelligence can have a significant positive impact on healthcare, especially in regions where specialist doctors are scarce.

20 Feb 2026 12:39 pm
When Will CBSE Board Exam Results 2026 Be Declared? A Look at Past Trends

CBSE Board Exam 2026 Results: Class 10 exams will conclude on March 10, while Class 12 exams will end on April 10. In total, students are appearing for 83 subjects in Class 10 and 120 subjects in Class 12.

20 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
Opinion: Opinion | In Bangladesh, A Story Of Many Wins

The rain is over, and the clouds are clearing. Now, the hard work of rebuilding a nation begins, and India must be standing right there alongside as a friend.

20 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
Man Accidentally Throws Away Gold Worth Rs 15 Lakh. Scrap Dealer Returns It

Haji Akhtar Khan, a scrap dealer from Faridabad, was going through junk at his shop when he found 100 grams of gold jewellery valued at over Rs 15 lakh. It was like a lottery ticket he had never purchased but still won.

20 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
French President Macron's 'Thank You' Note To India With 'Dhurandhar' Track

French President Emmanuel Macron shared the glimpses from his trip in a 43-second montage, with the song 'Na De Dil Pardesi Nu' from the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' playing in the background.

20 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Received An Emergency Text Alert On Your Smartphone Today? Here's What It Means

NDMA and DoT conducted a live test of India's emergency alert system using cell broadcast on February 20 to verify public safety technology.

20 Feb 2026 12:22 pm
36 km In 8 Minutes, No Runway, No Fuel: India To Get First Air Taxi Soon

Developed by The E Plane Company in collaboration with IIT Madras, the electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (e-VTOL) aircraft is designed to cut travel time in congested cities.

20 Feb 2026 12:16 pm
Opinion: Opinion | The Paradox Of India's 'YOLO' Consumer

The higher weightage for personal care, transport and intoxicants draws the picture of a consumer with a YOLO (you-only-live-once) approach.

20 Feb 2026 12:16 pm
Ever Heard Of Jock Itch Or Tinea? Why That Rash Might Be More Than Just Irritation

Persistent itchy rashes may be fungal infections like tinea, not irritation, seek proper treatment.

20 Feb 2026 11:38 am
US State Sues Apple Over Alleged Use Of ICloud For Storing Child Sex Abuse Material

The US state of West Virginia on Thursday said it is suing Apple over child sex abuse material people tuck away in its iCloud online storage service.

20 Feb 2026 11:38 am
UK Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest Puts Spotlight On Lord Mountbatten Abuse Claims

The arrest of former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor now also put the spotlight on Andrew's great-uncle, and India's last Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, who was accused of sexually abusing young boys in the Kincora Boys' Home scandal.

20 Feb 2026 11:37 am
Almost Half Of Antibiotic Prescribing For Surgery Is Inappropriate, New Report Shows

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.

20 Feb 2026 11:26 am
Watch: Burj Khalifa Lights Up In Tricolour For India AI Impact Summit 2026

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi is marked by the Burj Khalifa light show, highlighting the UAE's support and growing India-UAE partnership.

20 Feb 2026 11:17 am
Grey's Anatomy Actor Eric Dane Dies A Year After His ALS Diagnosis: What You Need To Know About The Disease

The actor had revealed in April 2025 that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

20 Feb 2026 10:00 am
Ex-Prince Andrew's Picture In His Range Rover After Release From Jail Goes Viral

Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man once referred to as the Playboy Prince stares ahead of him as the car leaves Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England.

20 Feb 2026 9:57 am
'Don't Know Why People Are Criticising It': Macron On India Rafale Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for critics of India's proposed move to purchase and co-produce 114 Rafale fighter jetsthe deal will make India stronger.

20 Feb 2026 9:56 am
Gurugram HR Executive Thrashed With Bats In Road Rage Incident

An HR executive associated with an IMT Manesar-based private firm was allegedly thrashed and threatened by three unidentified persons in a suspected road rage incident here, police said on Thursday.

20 Feb 2026 9:53 am
Austria's AI Universities Look To India For Deep Academic Collaboration

This initiative follows discussions held during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vienna, where both sides agreed to deepen academic and research engagement.

20 Feb 2026 9:53 am
Andhra Woman Stabs Husband To Death After Fight Over TV Volume

A man was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife following a heated argument over the volume of the TV set, police said.

20 Feb 2026 9:47 am
UK Denies Trump's Request To Use Its Key Base For Any Iran Strike: Report

Donald Trump's retraction of support for UK's deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius comes as the UK government holds off giving permission for him to use the Diego Garcia military base in the archipelago for any possible strike on Iran.

20 Feb 2026 9:41 am
Ranveer Singh Was Asked For 10 Crores By Bishnoi Gang, Note Came From US Number

A key operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang Harry Boxer tried to extort Rs 10 crore from actor Ranveer Singh, sources told NDTV Friday morning.

20 Feb 2026 9:38 am
'Melts Our Hearts': Foreign Traveller Praises Kerala's Warmth And Kindness In Viral Video

Travel vlogger Maria Green's viral video highlighted Kerala's kindness and welcoming spirit during her recent visit to India.

20 Feb 2026 9:32 am
India Set To Join US-Led Pax Silica Today, Elite Global Tech Alliance

India on Friday is expected to join the Pax Silica a US-led strategic alliance launched in December 2025 to secure the global AI and semiconductor supply chain and reduce dependence on non-aligned nations.

20 Feb 2026 8:40 am
I Don't Like Young, Handsome Men. Women I Like: Trump At Peace Board Meet

World leaders who accepted the invitation of President Donald Trump to join his new peace board were greeted in Washington on Thursday with a mix of fanfare and personal flattery.

20 Feb 2026 8:32 am
Budget Battle Begins: Haryana Assembly Session Set For BJP-Congress Showdown

The political temperature in Haryana is soaring as the budget session kicks off today. With both the ruling BJP and the Congress sharpening their strategies, the state Assembly is bracing for a fierce confrontation that could dominate state politics.

20 Feb 2026 8:26 am
Tremendous Interest: Trump Orders Release Of Files On Aliens, UFOs

Donald Trump said Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to UFOs and aliens, a move sought for decades by some Americans.

20 Feb 2026 8:26 am
CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live Updates: Class 12 Physics, Six Class 10 Papers Today

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live: Class 12 Physics papers and six Class 10 papers, Beauty and Wellness, Marketing and Sales, Multi-Media, Multi Skill Foundation Course, Physical Activity Trainer, and Data Science, are scheduled from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

20 Feb 2026 8:15 am
India-UAE Ties Get AI Boost As Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Wraps Key Delhi Visit

India and the UAE on Thursday deepened their fast-expanding strategic partnership with a strong push on artificial intelligence, advanced technology and investment, as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince concluded a two-day official visit to India.

20 Feb 2026 6:38 am
55% Indian Americans Disapprove Of Trump's India Policies: Survey

The 2026 Indian American Attitudes Survey released by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace revealed deep dissatisfaction of Indian Americans with US President Trump's second term, particularly his handling of bilateral relations with India.

20 Feb 2026 4:31 am
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Apologises On Behalf Of Kailash Vijayvargiya

A heated exchange between Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar was seen in the State Assembly during the budget session on Thursday, leading to disruptions and repeated adjournments of the House.

20 Feb 2026 4:23 am
Trump Warns Of Bad Things If Iran Doesn't Make A Deal

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran's nuclear program fizzle out.

20 Feb 2026 1:01 am
No Better Place Than India To Discuss AI Transformation: Rishi Sunak

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday called India the ideal venue for shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), and said there was o better place to deliberate on the global AI transformation than India.

20 Feb 2026 12:41 am
'India To Be OpenAI's Biggest Market Soon': Sam Altman At AI Impact Summit

India is set to become the biggest market for OpenAI in the near future, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Thursday.

20 Feb 2026 12:41 am
Unable To Bear Labour Pain, Woman Slits Abdomen, Delivers Healthy Baby Later

A 35-year-old pregnant woman on Thursday allegedly slit her own abdomen with a kitchen knife after she could not bear the labour pain and later delivered a healthy baby girl in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, officials said.

20 Feb 2026 12:41 am
Tripura Woman, 19, Brutally Assaulted By Live-In Partner In Gurugram

A 19-year-old man has been arrested by Gurugram Police after a biotechnology student was allegedly brutally assaulted by her live-in partner at a paying guest accommodation in the city.

20 Feb 2026 12:00 am
India Attends 1st Meet Of Trump's Board Of Peace In Washington As Observer

Last week, India had said it was reviewing a proposal to join the Board.

20 Feb 2026 12:00 am
Man Shares Long-Term Plan To Leave Dubai Tech Job For Business In India

The techie stated that this is not a sudden decision, but a plan that has been gradually developing over the past few months.

19 Feb 2026 11:56 pm
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Has Debts to Pay

King Charles' troublesome younger brother had already been caught lying about his friendship with the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, making his denials of sexual wrongdoing, including allegedly abusing the late Virginia Giuffre when she was 17.

19 Feb 2026 11:54 pm
AI, Semiconductors, Water Tech: What PM Modi, Dick Schoof Discussed

India and the Netherlands are setting the stage for a major expansion of their strategic partnership, with a sharp focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, water management and emerging technologies.

19 Feb 2026 11:52 pm
Austria Sees Huge Scope For AI Collaboration With India: Top Official To NDTV

Austria's State Secretary for Digitalisation and e-Governance, Alexander Proll, on Tuesday underlined the growing scope for bilateral cooperation between India and Austria in the field of artificial intelligence.

19 Feb 2026 11:39 pm
Amit Shah To Be In Assam Ahead of Polls, Will Visit Bangladesh Border

Union home minister Amit Shah will arrive in Assam's Silchar on Thursday night for a three-day visit to the state, ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

19 Feb 2026 11:36 pm
Andrew Can Be Kept In Custody For 4 Days At Most, Likely To Be Released In 1

In one of the gravest crises to affect the House of Windsor, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his close relationship with late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

19 Feb 2026 11:33 pm
Advantage BJP As 37 Seats Up For Grabs In Big Rajya Sabha Battle

The race for the Rajya Sabha is set to intensify with elections to 37 seats across 10 states scheduled for March 16, and early trends suggest the BJP-led NDA could further consolidate its position in the Upper House.

19 Feb 2026 10:37 pm
Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon Collapses During Football Match, Dies

Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon, of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), died on Thursday evening after suddenly falling ill while playing football, triggering widespread shock and grief across Meghalaya's political spectrum.

19 Feb 2026 10:35 pm