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Stand With Survivors: Bill Gates Out Of AI Summit Amid Epstein Backlash

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is not expected to attend the India AI Impact Summit, government sources told NDTV Tuesday morning

17 Feb 2026 11:47 am
Australia To Promote National AI Plan At India AI Impact Summit 2026

Australia is stepping up its global engagement on artificial intelligence, with Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Dr Andrew Charlton visiting India this week to participate in the AI Impact Summit.

17 Feb 2026 11:46 am
Not Shaky: Congress MP Rejects Strain In 20-Year Alliance With DMK

Vijay Vasanth said the DMK-Congress partnership is a 20-year-old successful alliance, maintaining that periodic differences should not be mistaken for a rupture.

17 Feb 2026 11:45 am
Bengaluru Family Forgets 4-Year-Old In Cab, Traced By Cops In An Hour

Afour-year-old child was accidentally left behind by his family inside a cab in Bengaluru, but was traced within an hour with the police's help.

17 Feb 2026 11:42 am
Rishabh Pant Begins Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Faster Recovery Ahead Of IPL 2026: What Is HBOT?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a medical treatment in which you breathe pure oxygen in an enclosed space with higher-than-normal air pressure.

17 Feb 2026 11:42 am
CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE Updates: Class 10 Result Crucial For Career, Says Student

CBSE 2026 Class 10 12 Board Exam Live Updates: Over 43 lakh students set to appear, around 25 lakh in Class 10 and 18.5 lakh in Class 12. The exams will be conducted across 8,074 centres for Class 10 and 7,574 centres for Class 12.

17 Feb 2026 11:41 am
Government Issues High-Severity Alert For Google Chrome Users

The government has issued a high-severity cybersecurity warning for users of the popular Google Chrome browser, urging immediate action to protect devices from serious security threats.

17 Feb 2026 11:33 am
Solar Eclipse 2026: Health Myths, Eye Risks And Safety Tips Explained

As the solar eclipse captivates skywatchers today, here's what you need to know about whether it affects pregnancy or digestion, and how to protect your eyes safely.

17 Feb 2026 11:27 am
We Are In AI Era: Top Court Raps Centre Over Sonam Wangchuk Transcripts

There is certain malice if the transcription of a 3-minute speech runs for 7-8 minutes, the Supreme Court has said, pulling up the Centre over the translation of activist Sonam Wangchuk's speech, based on which he was arrested in September.

17 Feb 2026 10:10 am
7 Deaths In Haryana Village Amid Water Contamination Reports: Viral Hepatitis Symptoms, Prevention Explained

Preliminary probe suggests that viral Hepatitis and a possible water contamination were behind the deaths, however, a confirmation is awaited.

17 Feb 2026 10:08 am
Man Killed, 2 Injured In Illegal Mining Row, Chhattisgarh Officer Among 4 Arrested

Serious allegations against a revenue administration team in Chhattisgarh's Kusmi village have triggered outrage and tension across the region.

17 Feb 2026 10:08 am
Deeply Regret My Association: Hyatt Executive Resigns Over Epstein Ties

The executive chairman of the Hyatt hotel chain stepped down Monday after emails revealing his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

17 Feb 2026 9:58 am
Norwegian Scientist Gives Himself Brain Damage, Trying To Disprove 'Havana Syndrome'

A Norwegian scientist suffers brain damage after testing a device designed to investigate Havana Syndrome, prompting US and Norwegian government involvement.

17 Feb 2026 9:50 am
CBSE Issues Advisory On Proper Distribution Of Mathematics Question Papers

CBSE Board Exams 2026: The advisory has been issued for the entire duration of the examination to prevent discrepancies during question paper distribution.

17 Feb 2026 9:41 am
Gold Down Rs 1,145, Silver Slides 1.5% In Morning Trade: Check City-Wise Prices

Precious metals traded lower on Tuesday morning even as retail prices across major cities remained firm.

17 Feb 2026 9:40 am
Haemorrhage, Skull Fracture: Autopsy Of Delhi Man Killed By Teen Driver

An autopsy report has shed light on the tragic death of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who was killed earlier this month in a multi-vehicle collision in Dwarka.

17 Feb 2026 9:39 am
Microsoft India President Says AI Will Not Eliminate Jobs, It Will Unbundle Them

Puneet Chandok said that India is poised to lead the AI century, with 92% of knowledge workers using AI and 59% of businesses adopting AI agents.

17 Feb 2026 7:01 am
French President Macron Arrives In Mumbai For AI Summit, Bilateral Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two leaders will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership.

17 Feb 2026 6:58 am
Amazon Delivery Deliver Drives Van Into Water Following GPS In Britain

An Amazon delivery van became stuck on the historic Broomway path in Essex after the driver followed GPS instructions into rising tide waters.

17 Feb 2026 6:53 am
Ireland Opens Probe Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Over Sexualised Images

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) said on Tuesday it had opened a formal investigation into X's AI chatbot Grok over the processing of personal data and its potential to produce harmful sexualised images and video, including of children.

17 Feb 2026 6:11 am
Police Respond To Reports Of Shooting At Rhode Island Rink; Multiple Injured

Police are responding to reports of multiple people hurt in a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink where a youth hockey game was scheduled.

17 Feb 2026 3:20 am
Congress Launches 'Talent Hunt' To Select Spokespersons In Madhya Pradesh

After the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, the Congress in Madhya Pradesh has now announced the launch of a Talent Hunt Programme to recruit a new batch of party spokespersons.

17 Feb 2026 1:27 am
UP Kargil War Veteran Kills Wife, Son; Then Dies By Suicide: Cops

A 51-year-old retired army personnel, who was a Kargil war veteran, allegedly shot his wife and 16-year-old son dead at their home here in Sen Pashchim Para, before dying by suicide on a nearby railway track, police said on Monday.

17 Feb 2026 12:48 am
Punjab Government Under Attack Over Top Cops' Presence In Anti-Drug Rally

The Opposition parties in Punjab have raised multiple questions regarding the government's anti-drug rally and have objected to the presence of government officials on the occasion.

17 Feb 2026 12:42 am
PM Modi, C Naidu Playing Key Role In India's Digital Revolution: Bill Gates

Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Monday said India was ahead in the digital revolution and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu with playing a key role in it.

17 Feb 2026 12:33 am
'Bhupen Borah Is Our Asset, I Apologise If Any Wrong Was Done': Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday praised Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, calling him a strong Congress leader and an asset to the party amid ongoing internal discussions within the state unit.

17 Feb 2026 12:33 am
PM Modi Explores Artificial Intelligence Exhibits At India AI Expo 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday explored multiple exhibition pavilions, engaging with startups, researchers, and technology leaders showcasing AI applications across sectors at the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

17 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Admitted To Hospital: Report

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital Mohali, sources said on Monday.

17 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Himachal Governor Cuts Assembly Speech To 2 Minutes, Row Erupts

The Budget Session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly began on a stormy note, with sharp differences surfacing between Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and the state government over the contentious issue of Revenue Deficit Grant or RDG.

17 Feb 2026 12:22 am
Video: 3, Including 2 Pakistanis, Shoot Their Way Out Of J&K Observation Home

A major security lapse has left the Jammu and Kashmir Police scrambling after three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, staged a violent escape from an Observation Home in RS Pura on Monday evening.

17 Feb 2026 12:20 am
Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh's Prime Minister Today

Tarique Rahman will take the oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial general elections.

17 Feb 2026 12:16 am
Sunetra Pawar Chosen As NCP's National President, Official Announcement Soon

The proposal to appoint Sunetra Pawar was moved by the party's National Working President, Praful Patel. The proposal was endorsed by all MLAs, who expressed their support by raising their hands during the meeting.

16 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
Lovers' Arch Collapses On Valentine's Day On Italy's Adriatic Coast

A famous rock structure on Italy's Adriatic coast known as the Lovers' Arch collapsed on Valentine's Day after days of bad weather, prompting local officials to warn that other stretches of the fragile coastline could be at risk.

16 Feb 2026 10:21 pm
Parents Of Indian Student Found Dead In US Want To Collect Body Themselves

The family of a 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student, who was found dead in the US days after he went missing, is still struggling to come to terms with the fact he is no more.

16 Feb 2026 10:20 pm
Will India Witness The First Solar Eclipse Of 2026? Everything To Know About The February 17 'Ring Of Fire'

Solar Eclipse on February 17: Commonly known as a Ring of Fire, this phenomenon happens when the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, leaving a thin, bright ring visible.

16 Feb 2026 10:18 pm
Bangladesh's Yunus Announces Resignation, End Of Interim Government

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus stepped down on Monday in a farewell broadcast to the nation before handing over to an elected government.

16 Feb 2026 10:17 pm
J&K Throws Open Key Tourist Destinations Months After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Ten months after the Pahalgam terror attack paralysed the region's travel industry, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the immediate reopening of 14 major tourist destinations.

16 Feb 2026 9:31 pm
'Tehran' TV Series Producer Dana Eden Found Dead In Athens Hotel Room

TV producer Dana Eden, who co-created the hit Israeli spy thriller series Tehran, has been found dead in a hotel room in central Athens, Greek police told AFP on Monday.

16 Feb 2026 7:54 pm
JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: 12 Candidates Score 100 Percent, 13 Lakh Candiates Appeared

JEE Mains Session 1 Result Details: The JEE Mains session 1 paper 1 (BE/BTech) result was declared today. Among the 13 lakh candidates who appeared for the examination. 12 candidates have scored 100 percentile.

16 Feb 2026 7:54 pm
Why Tarique Rahman's Swearing-In Is Departure From Past For Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman's swearing in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh will see several firsts for his country, including the ceremony taking place in the presence of foreign leaders, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

16 Feb 2026 7:51 pm
X Down For Thousands Of Users Worldwide, Including India

Elon Musk's social media platform X went down on Monday in a massive global outage, including in India.

16 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
JEE Main Session 1 Result (Out) 2026: BE/BTech Paper 1 Scorecards Released, Download Directly Here

JEE Main Session 1 Result Out: JEE Main Session 1 result announced by NTA. Check download link, after result process here.

16 Feb 2026 7:36 pm
Who Is Irina Ghose, Former Microsoft MD Now Leading Anthropic India?

Anthropic has appointed Irina Ghose, a former managing director at Microsoft India, to manage the AI startup's India operations.

16 Feb 2026 7:33 pm
Bombay High Court Says State Also Accountable For Goa Tragedy, Flags 'Systemic Failure'

The Bombay High Court at Goa has delivered a significant ruling in the wake of the December 2025 Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub tragedy, holding both the state government and the establishment's owners accountable for compensating the victims.

16 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
Low Focus, Poor Sleep, Bad Diet: Nutritionist Shares How Dopamine Scrolling Impacts Daily Life

Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal also suggested 5 foods that naturally support dopamine and prevent dopamine scrolling.

16 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
Anthropic Opens Bengaluru Office, Announces Partnerships Across Sectors

American artificial intelligence firm Anthropic on Monday announced it has opened a Bengaluru office, its second in Asia after Tokyo, and will focus on hiring local talent across a wide array of roles.

16 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
What Is On The AI Summit Menu? Dhingri Kachru To Sepu Wadi, Full List From Taj Palace Kitchen

Taj Palace, New Delhi, executive Chef Nitin Mathur's curated menu uses brass utensils, stone-ground chutneys, and spices from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

16 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
I Regret: Tamil Nadu BJP Chief's 'Sorry' For Actor Trisha-Vijay Remark

The BJP's Tamil Nadu unit chief, Nainar Nagendran, was forced to apologise this week after distasteful comments about Tamil actor Trisha Krishnan and actor-politician Vijay.

16 Feb 2026 7:12 pm
Chances That We've Been Visited By Aliens...: Obama's Clarification

Former US President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens have made contact with us, after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a podcast over the weekend.

16 Feb 2026 7:11 pm
JEE Main 2026 Result: Category-Wise Expected Cut-Off, Scorecard Details Here

JEE Main Result, Cut-Off 2026: As per the previous year cutoff analysis, it is expected that the qualifying cutoff for the General Category will be around 93 to 95th percentile, and for GEN-EWS, it will be around 80-82 percentile.

16 Feb 2026 7:10 pm