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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
News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi Addresses AI Impact Summit & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Key Accused In Bangladesh Hindu Cop Murder Detained At Delhi Airport and Pakistan Announces Shehbaz Sharifs US Visit For 'Board Of Peace' Meet.

19 Feb 2026 1:16 pm
'AI Needs Clear Human Values, Direction': PM Modi At Plenary Session Of AI Summit

PM Modi at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi emphasised human values in artificial intelligence, aiming for a responsible, human-centric global AI ecosystem inspired by Buddha.

19 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
Who Is Param? Forget Galgotias Chinese Robodog, Bengalurus Authentic Version Masters Traffic | Watch

A Bengaluru startup showcased its indigenous robot dog Param at the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in Delhi.

19 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
Did Your Biryani Order Fuel Multi-Crore Tax Evasion? What Probe Into Billing Software Data Reveals

Investigators allege some restaurant chains used billing software that allowed selective deletion of invoices, especially cash sales, effectively shrinking their reported turnover

19 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
PIB Flags Fake Video Of Mohan Bhagwat On Saffronisation Of Indian Army

A fabricated audio track was overlaid to falsely claim that he spoke about the saffronisation of the Indian Army.

19 Feb 2026 12:27 pm
Bihar Unveils Game-Changing E-Voting At AI Summit 2026 But Is Indias First-Of-Its-Kind System Fraud-Proof?

The commission is also preparing to scale this model further and may expand it for use in the next Assembly elections.

19 Feb 2026 11:58 am
Who Is Ankur Vora? Indian-Origin Man To Replace Bill Gates At AI Summit 2026

Ankur Vora will represent the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at the India AI Impact Summit after Bill Gates withdrew from the keynote address.

19 Feb 2026 11:57 am
'India Not Just Part Of AI Revolution, But Leading It': PM Modi At India AI Summit | Top Points

PM Modi said the expo is taking place in India, a country with the world's largest young population and a hub of the largest tech talent pool.

19 Feb 2026 11:47 am
'Finalise Cabinet Notes On Time Or Face Consequences': Govt Warns Ministries Over Delays | Exclusive

CNN-News18 has accessed a copy of the letter from the Cabinet Secretariat which reflects the frustration of the top office with ministries not finalising Cabinet notes in time

19 Feb 2026 11:13 am
Moral, Sovereign, Inclusive: PM Modi Unveils Human-Centric MANAV Vision At India AI Summit

PM Modi hailed the AI Summit in Bharat as a proud moment for the Global South, emphasizing India's commitment to inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence development.

19 Feb 2026 10:57 am
AI Powers Accessibility: PM Modis Speech Live-Dubbed In Regional Languages At Delhi Summit

PM Modi used AI for live multilingual and sign language translation at the India AI Summit in Delhi.

19 Feb 2026 10:57 am
'India Built Digital System Of Kind No Other Country Has': Emmanuel Macron At India AI Summit

India has built something that no other country in the world has built. A digital identity for 1.4 billion people, Macron said.

19 Feb 2026 10:48 am
'Black Box Can't Be Destroyed Easily': Ajit Pawar's Son Seeks Detailed Probe Into Plane Crash

Jay Pawar demands a thorough probe into the Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar.

19 Feb 2026 10:39 am
NCB Seizes 4.7 Kg Cocaine Worth Rs 23.88 Crore At Bengaluru Airport, Brazilian Held

The accused was taken into immediate custody at the airport. A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

19 Feb 2026 10:25 am
Justice Kurian Panel Seeks To Strip Governors Of Key Powers In Centre-State Reform Push

The 387-page Part I of the report recommends significant changes to the appointment, tenure and functioning of governors.

19 Feb 2026 9:50 am
Who Is Neha Singh? Galgotias Professor Goes Open To Work On LinkedIn After AI Summit Robodog Mess

The move comes days after her university faced backlash over claims linked to the Chinese robotic dog displayed at the summit.

19 Feb 2026 9:45 am
Man Held In Delhi For Posing As NIA Officer, Cheating Job Seekers Using Forged Identity Card

Given the sensitivity of the matter, joint interrogation was conducted with Special Cell, IB, and the concerned central agency.

19 Feb 2026 9:40 am
Karnataka Man Kills Wife Over Loan Dispute, Buries Body In House Compound

Police later exhumed the body following due legal procedure. After conducting the post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to the family.

19 Feb 2026 9:07 am