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Trump Issues Order To Support Production Of Glyphosate

The herbicide, which the WHO says is a probable carcinogen, is essential to the country's food security according to US president Trump

J&K Govt To Begin Regularisation Of Daily Wagers In 2026; Fill 30,000 Vacancies: CM Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government will initiate the process of regularising daily-rat

Google CEO Sundar Pichai enjoys Bharat GI coffee at AI summit

Google CEO Sundar Pichai hailed AI as the iggest platform shift of our lifetimes at the India AI Impact Summit, envisioning hyper progress for e

School assembly news headlines for February 20: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt received bail. India's AI Summit saw Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveil new commitments. An earthquake struck Iran, an

SC Refuses to Entertain Plea for SIR of Electoral Rolls in Poll-Bound Assam

The PIL, filed by Mrinal Kumar Choudhary, challenged the EC's decision to conduct a standard Special Revision in Assam instead of the more rigoro

Growing Political Concern Over Harassment of Kashmiri Students and Traders

Para, who represents Pulwama, introduced the resolution against the backdrop of rising reports of targeted attacks on Kashmiri students and trade

At India AI Summit, Jeet Adani Says AI Will Redefine Sovereignty

India must architect its own artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure rather than rely on imports, Adani Group executive director Jeet Adani s

Bangladesh Bars SpiceJet From Using Airspace Over Unpaid Dues

Budget carrier SpiceJet has been barred from using Bangladesh's airspace over pending air navigation charges, forcing the airline to reroute cert

What Is 'Misconduct In Public Office' Charge Against Ex-British Royal Andrew

Ex-royal Prince Andrew has been arrested from the family's estate in Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office, multiple British me

PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Hold Bilateral Talks At India AI Summit

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thurs

Dangers Of Physical Inactivity Beyond Weight Gain: 7 Major Health Risks

Here's a breakdown of how physical inactivity contributes to increased risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and other serious health conditions

AI To Profoundly Transform Global Economy, World Equilibrium in Coming Years: Mistral AI CEO

Mensch highlighted India's extremely large opportunity in artificial intelligence, driven by its vast talent pool, cultural diversity, ambition,

Aon Brings Together Three Mumbai Offices into a New Corporate Location to Drive Innovation and Client Value

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Who is he and why UK police arrested the great-nephew of last Viceroy of British India

A former British prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The i

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Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new analysis from JPMorganChase Institute shows

New research from JPMorganChase Institute reveals that tariffs paid by midsized U.S. businesses tripled last year, forcing companies to absorb co

Work underway to make Maharashtra a $1 trillion economy, State development corporation chiefs say

'Didn't Know What I Was Supposed To Do': Altman on Awkward Moment With Anthropic's Amodei

As cameras flashed, the Prime Minister and others held their hands up, while Altman and Amodei appeared briefly unsure whether to shake hands, cl

GHMC launches MyCURE app, all services under one roof

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)has launched the My CURE app, a one-stop destination for all citizen services across

AI-Generated Clip Showing Prez Macron Blaming India for Rafale Deal Losses Viral

AI-detection tool Deepfake-O-Meter revealed that the video was AI-generated.

Drugs Case: Man Gets 20 Years Rigorous Jail Term; Asked to Pay Rs.1 Cr fine

The court, however, acquitted two other co-accused, Shahid Sayed from Mumbai and Bobba Venkat Reddy from Hyderabad, citing lack of evidence on th

Germany seeks extra F-35 jets amid European programme snags

Germany may buy more American F-35 fighter jets. This comes as a joint fighter jet project with France faces significant challenges. The potentia

'Appeasing policy': Why Supreme Court flagged 'freebies culture' and cautioned states

The Supreme Court expressed serious concerns over the growing culture of freebies in states, warning it could hamper economic development and str

Why are gold and silver prices rising now and will precious metals hit new highs or fall back? Gold and silver rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver prices rising now and will precious metals hit new highs or fall back? Gold and silver prices increased as US Iran tensio

Inside the rise of robotics firm Unitree, glimpse into Chinas tech ambitions

Unitree, a private company started by tech entrepreneur Wang Xinxing (36) who designed his first robot at university, said this week it plans to

Naxal-hit districts down to seven: Govt review

The Union government has reduced the number of districts affected by Left Wing Extremism to seven. This development aligns with the goal to end t

Indecision Is the Real Failure: Ciceros Rule for Taking Action

More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. Marcus Tullius Cicero Most people fear making the wrong

Congress takes dig at PM Modi's 'MANAV' vision for AI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the MANAV vision for AI, emphasizing a human-centric approach focused on morality, accountability, national

ET Exclusive : AI Impact Summit Panel Discussion on Democratising AI Resources

Provide basic amenities to evicted people: Gauhati High Court tells Assam govt.

A total of 566 families have been living in a makeshift camp since their eviction in June 2025 from Hasila Beel in western Assams Goalpara distri

Ex-Prince Andrew arrested over misconduct amid Epstein Files row: What we know about the allegations

Ex-Prince Andrew arrested: Former British royal Prince Andrew, born Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in p

Altman and Modeis tense hand-hold: A photo-op that captured AIs defining rivalry

In the past, Altman and Amodei have taken a jibe at each other, after Anthropic aired a Super Bowl campaign in the US that appeared to mock OpenA

Rs 7,00,00,00,00,00,000 and counting: How taxmen filtered 60,00,00,00,00,00,000 bytes biryani bill data to detect mother of all GST scams

A major GST evasion scam has been uncovered in India's restaurant sector. AI analysis of billing data revealed suppressed sales worth thousands o

Sensex tumbles 1,236 points on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank amid escalating geopolitical tensions

The 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 365 points, or 1.41%, to close at 25,454.35

UK Education Hub Opens In Delhi To Boost India-UK Academic Collaboration

India-UK Academic Collaboration: The Hub provides a single, structured platform to enable engagement, partnership, and alignment with India's Nat

Govt. Sanctions Rs.5.80 Cr for Installing Telangana Thalli Statues in 33 Districts

The State government accorded approval for putting up Telangana Thalli statue on the premises of IDOC in 33 districts and to complete the works f

Telangana: Man smashes woman to death with hammer for rejecting proposal

Hyderabad: A man bludgeoned a woman to death with a hammer in Telanganas Suryapet district on Thursday, February 19, for allegedly rejecting his

Vijayapura: Daylight Jewellery Shop Robbery Cracked, Two Arrested With Rs 22 lakh Loot

Giving details about the arrest, Vijayapura District SP Laxman Nimbargi said that the two arrested have been identified as Hanamant Waghole (28),

Planetary Parade In February 2026: How And When To Watch Rare Six-Planet Alignment

According to NASA, at least one bright planet can be seen on most nights, depending on the weather.

Age could be dominant factor influencing antibody production: Study

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: Age could be a dominant factor in influencing antibody production in response to a virus for a given virus, certain antibodie

PM Modi Unveils MANAV Vision for AI, Pitches for Human Control of Technology

Inaugurating the AI Impact Summit here, he said India believes that artificial intelligence will truly serve the good of the world when it is sha

Video: Priyanka Gandhi Begins Assam Visit, Baba's 'Will Be PM' Blessing Goes Viral

Hamara beti pradhan mantri banega (Our daughter will be Prime Minister) , the ascetic said.

Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 75 4K Ultra HD TV launched in India

Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 75 comes with two 34W box speaker system tuned by Dolby Audio, DTS X, and DTS Virtual: X technologies

DMDK aligns with DMK, party it once fought with zeal; Captain's 'athma' won't forgive, says BJP

Tamil Nadu elections: DMDK's move came amidst reports that the opposition AIADMK was also actively wooing the party to its led NDA. Key NDA const

Raigad to Pratapgad: List of 6 must-visit forts of Shivaji Maharaj

On the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, we remember Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a visionary leader whose legacy continues to inspire millions. While Hy

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Anbumani forms seven-member panel to draft PMK manifesto

The committee will be headed by former Member of Parliament R. Senthil

About 13,000 Teacher Posts Vacant In Jammu And Kashmir: Education Minister

JAMMU, Feb 19: A total of 12,977 teaching posts are vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, and the School Education Department has not upgraded any sch

Singing in Tamil, across borders

Norwegian Tamil folk-rock band 9 Grader Nord brings stories of migration, memory, and identity to a Chennai audience

CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026: Essential Last-Minute Tips + Sample Paper Download

CBSE Class 10 English exam on February 21 includes reading, grammar, writing, and literature sections with focused marks distribution for strateg

Congress takes dig at PM's MANAV vision for AI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (February 19, 2026) unveiled the MANAV vision for a human-centric approach and use of the fast-emerging

Those Trying To Destroy J&K Peoples Dreams Will Be Reduced To Dust: LG Manoj Sinha

JAMMU, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said those attempting to destroy the dreams and aspirations of the p

Tobacco farmers protest sharp fall in prices, auctions suspended in few places in Karnataka

Anticipating a dip in sales after the 40% tax hike, cigarette manufacturers are believed to have curtailed purchases, leading to price volatility

India to commence production of rare-earth permanent magnet within this year: Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy

Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy also announced governments plans to set up dedicated parks for critical mineral processing plant in Odisha, Andhra

Prove religious defamation charge: BRS Kaushik Reddy to IPS association

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Padi Kaushik Reddy, on Thursday, February 19, demanded that the Telangana Indian Police Servic

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested Over Links to Epstein

The Thames Valley Police, an agency that covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsors former home, said it was assessing reports t

'Go to court, don't threaten people': Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar hits out at CM Vijayan over The Kerala Story 2

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of hypocrisy and distraction tactics over his opposition to 'Th

Russia urges restraint as U.S. builds up military assets near Iran

Russia has a strategic partnership treaty with Iran, although it does not include a mutual defence clause

Epstein files row: Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

A U.K. police force says it has arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Jamaat-e-Islamis Return: From Political Exile to Bangladeshs Main Opposition

Once deregistered, Jamaat swept the northwestern border divisions to emerge as Bangladeshs main Opposition.

GalaxEye's OptoSAR satellite will use AI to process Earth observation data

In an exciting leap for Earth observation, Bengaluru's GalaxEye is set to unveil Mission Drishti. Armed with NVIDIA's Jetson Orin technology, thi

Meri Zindagi Hai Tu schedule changed, no new episode on Friday

Islamabad: Just when fans were eagerly waiting for the finale of the popular Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu, a fresh update has left many vi

India's 3rd Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine To Enter Service Soon

India's nuclear deterrent has got a big boost with the country's third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Aridhaman set to en

'Her skin is so beautiful, LOVE HER!': Trump showers praise on Nicki Minaj at WH Black History event

PM Modis speech dubbed in 11 languages with live AI-enabled sign language

The AI-enabled sign language interpretation was projected on a large screen behind the prime minister in the auditorium at Bharat Mandapam, ensur

11 Unregistered Photographers Detained In Sonamarg; Ganderbal Police Launch Crackdown On Illegal Service Providers

Ganderbal, Feb 19: In a major enforcement action aimed at ensuring tourist safety and maintaining order in the sensitive Sonamarg tourist zone, G

Prince Charles brother Andrew arrested over Epstein Files row

London: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday, February 19, for his alleged involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Election of 45 Bihar MLAs, including Speaker Prem Kumar, challenged before High Court

Siddharth Prasad, who represents the Election Commission in the court, said the petitions have been filed by losing candidates from respective co

Godse factory: Cong slams BJP-RSS after Karni Sena man death threat to Rahul

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: The Congress on Thursday flagged a purported video of a man claiming to be from Karni Sena issuing death threats to Leader of

AI will either close divide between global north and south or widen further: Microsofts Brad Smith

National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear on Mar 9 ED plea against Gandhis

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: The Delhi High Court on Thursday listed for hearing on March 9 a plea by the ED challenging the order of the trial court that

AI Grants India collaborates with NVIDIA to support up to500 new AI start-ups from India

Under the initiative, over 10,000 early-stage founders will have access to advanced AI tools and enablement programming over the next 12 months t

After BJP forms govt in Punjab, no gangster will be seen in state: Union minister Bittu

CHANDIGARH, Feb 19: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday slammed the AAP Government over the alleged deteriorating law and order situat

Winter Olympics: Condoms restocked after 2,800 athletes use up 10,000 in just three days during Valentines week

Olympic villages in Milano Cortina have restocked condoms after an early shortage, with organizers confirming higher-than-anticipated demand. Thi

Former South Korean President Yoon convicted of rebellion charges

SEOUL, Feb 19: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted of rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

Indian-origin Singaporean woman jailed for slapping taxi driver over fare

SINGAPORE, Feb 19: An Indian-origin Singaporean woman was sentenced to two weeks in jail on Thursday for voluntarily causing hurt by slapping a t

Ahead of Modis visit, India and Israel sign another MoU deepening defence ties

Tel Aviv: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Israel later this month, an MoU was signed between India and Israel to deepen defence t

Perus congress elects countrys eighth president in a decade

LIMA, Feb 19: Perus Congress on Thursday elected legislator Jose Maria Balcazar as the countrys eighth president in a decade, replacing another i

King Charles' Brother Andrew Arrested Amid Probe Into Epstein Links: Reports

King Charles' Brother Andrew Arrested Amid Probe Into Epstein Links: Reports

Summer 2026 AC Guide: Top picks, deals and savings

As summer approaches, most Indian families are looking for a reliable way to escape the rising heat. With heatwaves becoming more frequent, ownin

Anti-CAA pleas: Supreme Court to start hearing petitions on May 5

CAA protests: The CAA seeks to grant citizenship to migrants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Jain and Parsi communities who came t

Nikhil Gupta, Pannun murder plot and the Nijjar connection: Inside a case that spanned 3 continents

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist, was assassinated in Canada, sparking diplomatic tensions. Simultaneously, a plot to kill Gurpatwan

The Hunting Party season 2: Will it be available on Netflix? Heres what we know so far

The Hunting Party: The Melissa Roxburghled thriller The Hunting Party, created by JJ Bailey, has climbed Netflixs U.S. charts following the arriv

Tamil Nadu signs four MoUs in aerospace & defence worth 1,600 crore

The investment will create jobs for 1,900 persons, said Industries Minister TRB Rajaa in a social media post

Fabricated Statement Attributed to Mitchell Marsh on 2023 World Cup Goes Viral

Team WebQoof did not find any evidence to support the claim that Marsh indeed made such a statement.

NASA Shares Photo Of Dazzling Green Auroras Captured From Space Station

According to NASA, auroras are produced when charged particles from the Sun collide with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere.

What Is Navitaire, And Why A Glitch Grounded Flights Across India?

During the outage, airlines such as IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express had to process passenger details manually.

Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: How countries got their names

Anthropic's Dario Amodei: AI may surpass most humans in just years

Facing US Warnings, Iran Defends Right to Nuclear Enrichment

The two foes recently resumed indirect talks, after US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened military action against Iran, at first over a

India to Begin Permanent Magnets Production this Year: Kishan Reddy

The government has identified four states - Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Gujarat - for establishing Critical Mineral Processing Plant