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Sunder Pichai's Wow Moment After Sipping Bharat GI Coffee At AI Summit | Watch

Piyush Goyal shared the video of Pichai on his X handle and said that the world is raising a cup to Bharat GI Coffee at the AI Summit.

19 Feb 2026 11:39 pm
At Board Of Peace Meet, Trump Reasserts Tariff Threat Stopped India-Pakistan War

Despite the US President's insistence, the Indian government has consistently and firmly rejected any narrative of third-party mediation

19 Feb 2026 11:24 pm
5 People Die Under Mysterious Circumstances After Tilak Event In Bihar

At least 5 people died after attending a tilak ceremony in Mathiya village Bihar. Authorities suspect contaminated liquor. Investigations and postmortem results are still awaited.

19 Feb 2026 11:21 pm
PM Modi's Jam-Packed Schedule At AI Summit: From Meetings With World Leaders To CEO Roundtable

PM Modi emphasised the need to make AI more human-centric, sensitive and responsible at the most high-profile day of the ongoing summit in New Delhi.

19 Feb 2026 10:35 pm
AI Can Do Many Things But: Rishi Sunak Quips On Delhi Traffic At AI Summit

Severe traffic congestion and repeated route diversions have turned the daily commute into a harrowing experience for thousands of commuters in Delhi.

19 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon Dies Of Cardiac Arrest While Playing Football

Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon died at 54 after collapsing during football in Mawlai Mawiong.

19 Feb 2026 10:22 pm
Khalistan Commando Force Terrorist Arrested By UP Police In Punjab

UPATS and Noida police arrested Sukhwinder Singh Dhillon, a Khalistan Commando Force terrorist, in Mohali after 31 years absconding.

19 Feb 2026 9:48 pm
My Aim Is To Link Indian Philosophies With Tech: 8-Year-Old Ranvir, Youngest AI Summit Speaker

Ranvir Sachdeva, an 8-year-old prodigy, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi with insights on AI, Indian philosophies, and his role in advancing AI and literacy.

19 Feb 2026 9:17 pm
After Sacrificing Ticket To Shiv Thakare, Prince Narula Also Reaches The 50 Finale: Report

After sacrificing his finale ticket for Shiv Thakare, Prince Narula gets another shot, wins again, and reportedly secures his place in The 50 finale.

19 Feb 2026 9:07 pm
Intelligence Agencies Sound Alarm Over Rohingyas, Infiltration In Bengal After Bangladesh Elections

Intelligence agencies warned that Pakistan's ISI is colluding with the Jamaat-e-Islami to push illegal immigrants into Bengal ahead of the state Assembly elections.

19 Feb 2026 9:02 pm
Labelling Kashmiri Pandits Exodus Propaganda Was Second Genocide: LG Manoj Sinha

Describing exodus of Kashmiri Pandits as one of the worlds most heartbreaking tragedies, J&K LG Manoj Sinha said society must ensure it is not buried under political noise.

19 Feb 2026 8:50 pm
Sabarimala Ghee Case: HC Pulls Up Temple Authorities Over Poor Record-Keeping, 33 Named Accused

The court said that it was shocking to see the careless and casual way in which records were kept and the revenue from the sale of sacred offerings was accounted for.

19 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
India To Restore All Visa Services In Bangladesh? Envoy's Big Remark After PM Rahman Takes Charge

Ties between the two neighbours soured after the July-August 2024 agitation, which resulted in toppling the Awami League government and forcing out then PM Sheikh Hasina.

19 Feb 2026 7:51 pm
Indian Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along LoC After Detecting Suspicious Movement Of Terrorists

Indian Army's White Knight Corps foiled a terrorist infiltration at Nathua ka Tibba in Sunderbani sector, maintaining high operational alert along the LoC.

19 Feb 2026 7:50 pm
SIR May Start In 22 States, UTs From April As Poll Body Directs Officials To Be Ready

The Election Commission of India will start Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in April 2026 across multiple states and UTs.

19 Feb 2026 7:08 pm
From Washington To Westminster: Worldwide Fallout Of Epstein Files Release

The sheer volume of correspondence and financial logs has already triggered high-profile resignations and fresh criminal investigations across the globe

19 Feb 2026 6:54 pm
Three Killed In Clash Between Two Groups At Wedding In Maharashtra's Dhule

As per the reports, tensions escalated when some relatives circulated objectionable messages and videos on WhatsApp.

19 Feb 2026 6:35 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Andrew, Brother Of King Charles, Arrested Amid Epstein Files Row & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: France's Macron Says Rafale Deal Will Make India Stronger, How US-Iran Standoff Has Reached Boiling Point & Other Stories.

19 Feb 2026 6:24 pm
India Mandates Fresh Safety Warnings For Two Commonly Used Drugs

Indias drug regulator has ordered updated safety warnings for doxycycline and carbimazole after reviews flagged new adverse effects, aiming to better inform doctors and patients.

19 Feb 2026 5:44 pm
Ramadan Donation Triggers Row In Kishtwar Triggers National Conference Vs BJP Face-Off

BJP Leader of the Opposition and local MLA Sunil Sharma said the administration had received complaints about misuse of donations.

19 Feb 2026 5:36 pm
Bengaluru Doctor Waits 10 Years, Moves High Court To Donate Kidney To A Stranger

She wanted to donate a kidney to anyone who needed it. No relative, no friend, no emotional bond. Just a stranger whose life might continue because of her choice.

19 Feb 2026 5:28 pm
Was Sort Of Confused: OpenAIs Altman On Awkward Moment With Anthropics Amodei At AI Summit

Altman and Amodei, standing next to each other, contemplated for a few seconds whether they wanted to hold hands.

19 Feb 2026 5:20 pm
Bansal, A Scientist. Ahirwar, A Plumber: Why ChatGPT's Caste Sorting Should Worry Us All

As AI systems are increasingly deployed in hiring, education and governance, concerns are mounting that embedded bias could influence decision-making in many ways

19 Feb 2026 5:13 pm
'Videos Cited For My Detention Never Shown To Me': Sonam Wangchuk To Supreme Court

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Wangchuk, argued that a video in which he clearly stated he did not support violence was ignored by the authorities.

19 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
Will Karnataka Govt Pay Women To Marry Young Farmers?

Congress MLA HD Ranganath has urged Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to introduce incentives for brides of farmers in Kunigal, sparking debate on rural marriage challenges

19 Feb 2026 5:04 pm
Rajasthan Karni Sena Activist Threatens To Kill Rahul Gandhi, Detained

A Karni Sena activist was detained in Kota for a video threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi and 25 Congress MPs over alleged abuse of Om Birla in Lok Sabha during the Budget session.

19 Feb 2026 4:54 pm
40 Lakh Trees On National Highways: What Is Bee Corridors? Will It Reduce Pollution? NHAIs Plan Explained

NHAI has taken the initiative to develop continuous stretches of bee-friendly vegetation with flowering trees and plants along the National Highways.

19 Feb 2026 4:35 pm
Opinion | How Trade Deals With EU And US Could Ignite A Manufacturing Revolution In India

Together, the European Union and the United States are a $50+ trillion opportunity for India with a very wide scope for investments.

19 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
Hidden Camera Inside Vaishno Devi Temple Triggers Major Security Crackdown

A content creator filmed restricted areas at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, sparking outrage. An FIR was filed and a probe launched by authorities.

19 Feb 2026 4:13 pm
Veteran Umpire Manik Gupta Dies After Bee Attack During Cricket Match In UP

Manik Gupta, who was reportedly a heart patient, soon began to lose consciousness as his condition deteriorated rapidly.

19 Feb 2026 4:08 pm
What Is Navitaire Outage That Disrupted Operations At Delhi, Mumbai Airports?

Carriers such as IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet reported delays in check-in and boarding as airport systems faced interruptions.

19 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
HC Sends Notice To The Kerala Story 2 Producers After Plea Seeks Directions To Stop Its Release

Sreedev Namboodiri petitioned Kerala High Court to halt The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond, claiming its teaser stigmatizes Kerala and may cause unrest.

19 Feb 2026 3:54 pm
Supreme Court To Hear Petitions Challenging Citizenship Amendment Act On May 5

The Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, which allows non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to get citizenship, has been challenged as unconstitutional.

19 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
What Are Robodogs And Why Does India Need Them? Explained

Robodogs mimic the mobility of real-life canines. These machines have several uses across sectors.

19 Feb 2026 3:37 pm
Vinyl-Wrapped Trains Go Viral: Mamata Banerjees Brainchild? The Shocking Truth

High-grade vinyl wrapping on Indian trains reportedly started during Mamata Banerjees second tenure as Railway Minister (2009-2011).

19 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
Supreme Court Stays Madras HC's Order To Halt Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Over Non-Muslim Member Issue

The Madras High Court had ruled on January 8 that the Boards constitution was not in accordance with the law, as it lacked two non-Muslim members.

19 Feb 2026 3:01 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya Plus KN-611 Winning Numbers (19/02/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Karunya Plus KN-611 lottery for Thursday, February 19, 2026.

19 Feb 2026 2:59 pm
From PM Modi To Mukesh Ambani, Macron, Pichai And Altman: Indias AI Rise Hits The Summit

World leaders & industry titans framed the summit as a moment where geopolitical ambition, digital scale & capital commitment converged around Indias bid to become AI superpower.

19 Feb 2026 2:50 pm
French President Macron Visits Bangla Sahib Gurudwara On Sidelines Of India AI Summit | Video

This is Macron's fourth official visit to India since becoming the French President in 2017.

19 Feb 2026 2:42 pm
'While Some People Fear AI, India Finds Future In It': PM Modi At AI Summit

PM Modi at India AI Summit in Delhi champions AI as India's future, urging ethical guidance, global standards, and inclusive growth for humanity and the Global South.

19 Feb 2026 2:28 pm
IndiGo, Akasa, AIX Operations Hit At Delhi And Mumbai Airports By Navitaire Outage

Navitaire, used by airlines for reservations, check-ins, and departure control, was first affected in the Asia-Pacific region and later impacted some European carriers.

19 Feb 2026 2:28 pm
Bihar Declared 'Naxal-Free' As Top Maoist, Who Carried Rs 3 Lakh Bounty On His Head, Surrenders

A top Maoist surrendered to Bihar Police in Munger, ending the Naxal network in Bihar. He was wanted in 60 cases, with many of them under the stringent UAPA.

19 Feb 2026 2:27 pm
3-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted In Visakhapatnam, Accused Detained

As per the reports, the accused lured the child by offering her snacks and subsequently took her away.

19 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
Guwahati Airports New Terminal To Begin Operations From February 22

The terminal was inaugurated by PM Modi in December. Spread across 140,000 square metres, the new infrastructure is designed to handle 13.1 million passengers annually.

19 Feb 2026 2:15 pm
From 1930s CP Bookstore To Greater Noida Powerhouse: Galgotias Founders Net Worth Hits Rs...

Galgotias Universitys journey began with a small bookstore in the 1930s in Connaught Place.

19 Feb 2026 2:06 pm
Mahua Moitra Moves Delhi High Court Against Ex-Partner Over Custody Of Pet Dog Henry

Mahua Moitra has moved the Delhi High Court, challenging Saket Court's denial of interim custody of pet Henry.

19 Feb 2026 2:05 pm
GK: Do You Know Which Indian Railway Junction Is The World's Busiest?

This railway station in Uttar Pradesh stands out for a unique reason. Unlike major hubs in America, China or Japan, it connects seven directions, a feature unmatched anywhere else!

19 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
'What Kind Of Culture Are You Cultivating?': Supreme Court Slams 'Freebies' Ahead Of Elections

Criticising the freebies culture, the Supreme Court said the economic development of the nation gets hampered with this kind of largesse distribution.

19 Feb 2026 1:39 pm
DMDK Forms Alliance With DMK Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Polls, AIADMK Objects

The alliance was confirmed by DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant on X after she met DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin at his Chennai residence on Thursday morning.

19 Feb 2026 1:39 pm
Bangladesh Bars SpiceJet From Using Its Airspace Over Pending Dues: Sources

The airline did not specify the amount involved but indicated that efforts are underway to settle the dues.

19 Feb 2026 1:39 pm