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Watch: Tamil Nadus women paradox: Educated, but not employed? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has one of the highest rates of womens education in India. The state leads in healthcare, financial inclusion, and even has all-women

NorthGoasBicholim tosee3.17xlandappreciationby2032:Liases Foras Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NHRC flags misuse of its name, issues notices to states for action

The Commission warned that such nomenclature could erode public trust and create confusion between statutory bodies and private organisations

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

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

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

Odisha Outpaces National Growth In Economic Survey 2025-26; GSDP Nears Rs 10 lakh crore

Per capita income rose by 9.2 per cent to Rs 1,86,761, outpacing the national growth rate of 6.9 per cent

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.

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

SC Reserves Order On AIADMK Leader's Plea Against MK Stalin

AIADMK Leader Saidai S Duraisamy's plea challenged MK Stalin's delection In 2011.

'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

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

Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say

WASHINGTON, Feb 19: Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the

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

SC slams freebies culture, says States should provide employment

Top court says economic development gets hit with such largesse distribution and States should work to open avenues for employment instead of giv

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

India wont let AI turn humans into data points: Modi at AI Impact Summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, February 19, pitched for democratising artificial intelligence and making it a tool for incl

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

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

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet Highlights Need For AI Access For SMEs To Drive Inclusive Global Growth

At Accenture, we're incredibly proud to have over 350,000 and growing reinventors here in India. The firm also operates one of the world's larges

Vijayakants soul will not forgive, says T.N. BJP after DMDK joins DMK-led alliance

The BJP also shared an old video of Vijayakant opposing the DMK-Congress alliance and said, Till his last breath, he was opposed to the anti-Tami

Google Introduces AI Music Generation in Gemini with Lyria 3

New feature allows users to create original soundtracks from text, photos, and videos; available in multiple languages for 18+ users.

King Charles' brother Andrew arrested by UK police: Report

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles, has been arrested. Police took him into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Maruti eyes fleet-focused EV after e-Vitara retail push

An electric equivalent to Dzire, targeted at fleets, could materially alter EV adoption in a segment where higher daily running makes per-km savi

Help Families In Need: Usha Vance Asks Supporters To Donate Diapers

Diaper banks provide essential supplies to low-income families.

Sensex, Nifty crash 1 per cent in mid-session amid profit-booking

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in the mid-session trade on Thursday, February 19, amid a broad-based profit-booking ru

NGT seeks comprehensive plan to prevent coastal erosion of Ghoramara Island; sets up committee

The principal Bench of the NGT appointed a Joint Committee, which will collect all the relevant facts and will prepare a comprehensive plan for t

Saudi Arabia announces timings to visit inner sanctum of Prophets Mosque

Madinah: Saudi Arabia has announced visiting hours for the inner sanctum of the Prophets Mosque in Madinah during the holy month of Ramzan. The a

Anti-CAA pleas: SC to Start Hearing Petitions on May 5

The CJI said the bench would conclude the hearing on the petitions on May 12

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka elects to bat against Zimbabwe

Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have qualified for the Super Eights from this group

Akshay Kumar calls out racism against North-east Indians

Mumbai: On Wheel of Fortune India, Akshay Kumar did what very few celebrities consistently choose to do, he turned a mainstream entertainment pla

Satire | My scoop at AI Impact Summit

Saltman, who is driving the AI revolution, thinks India is the greatest country in the world

Ajit Pawar Repeatedly Paid Homage To Shivaji Maharaj : Maharashtra DCM Sunetra Pawar

DCM Sunetra Pawar delivered her first public speech at an event organised to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Shi

Quote of the Day by Sam Altman: 'No matter how successful you are, the haters will...'. Here's how to apply OpenAI CEO's mantra at your workplace

Sam Altman, the tech billionaire, in his quote, said no matter how successful you are, the haters will never go away. The quote by OpenAI CEO mea

Mamata Banerjees barging into I-PAC raids site a gross abuse of power, ED tells Supreme Court

'The manner of entry constituted a clear show of force and numerical strength, during which documents and incriminating material were forcibly ta

'Thakur, Not Swami': Mamata Banerjee Flags PM's Post On Mystic Ramakrishna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X on the occasion of mystic Ramakrishna Paramhansa's birth anniversary has sparked a massive row, with the

SC reserves order on AIADMK leader's plea challenging MK Stalin's 2011 election

The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on a plea by AIADMK leader Saidai S Duraisamy. This plea challenges a Madras High Court ruling that d

US deploys major air and naval forces to West Asia amid Iran tensions

Meanwhile, Iran and Russia have announced joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman

Amodei, Altman Refuse To Hold Hands For Group Pic at AI Impact Summit

The two tech leaders looked distinctly uncomfortable as well

CBSE Issues Important Instructions For On-Screen Marking Before Evaluation

CBSE On-Screen Marking 2026: Principals are instructed to ensure that all teachers of Classes 11 and 12 log in to the OSM portal and complete the

India AI Impact Summit: Google, Nvidia, other tech giants announce major investments in India

Global tech giants have announced major investments at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, as India looks to position itself at the centre of the

J&K Ramadan Zakat Order Sparks Widespread Political & Community Backlash

However, BJP defends the directive as a welcome and praiseworthy step

Bengaluru's corporate dream falling apart? Viral 'I quit' post lists all the problems

Bengaluru professional's viral Reddit post detailing their decision to quit corporate life due to burnout, poor work-life balance, and city chall

Panruti Ramachandran launches new party, MGR ADMK

Though his party would not participatein elections, its members would be free to join hands with likeminded parties at the time of polls and they

Your Age May Influence Antibody Production In Response To A Virus: Study

Age strongly influences antibody production against viruses, researchers find. A Nature Immunology study shows age, sex, and genetics shape immun

Ghar ghuskar goli maarunga: BJP worker threatens Rahul Gandhi, detained

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker from Kota, Rajasthan, publicly issued a death threat to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he will

UAE Announces Reduced Private Sector Working Hours For Ramadan 2026

Under UAE labour law, private sector employees, both Muslim and nonMuslim, will work two hours less each day during Ramadan.

Glass Box, Not Black Box: PM Proposes 3-point Global Framework For Ethical AI At Impact Summit

The Prime Minister stated that India is committed to fostering a responsible and human-centric global ecosystem

NHRC Flags Misuse Of Its Name, Logo By NGOs; Directs Authorities To Take Action

New Delhi, Feb 19: The NHRC on Thursday said it has taken cognisance of misuse of its name and logo by some NGOs registered under nomenclatures w

Supreme Court accepts filmmaker's withdrawal of Ghooskhor Pandat title, says 'sensibilities are fragile'

The plea had alleged that the movie title and storyline were prima facie offensive and derogatory, which portray the Brahmin community in a defam

P.K. Sasi quits as KTDC chairman amid rift with CPI(M)

Sasi says his resignation is due to personal reasons and that he has no plans to join UDF

Rebel BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma joins TMC ahead of West Bengal polls

West Bengal election: Sharma had repeatedly voiced support for the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state, arguing that the Darjeeling Hills requ

Rajasthan: Man detained in Kota for threatening to 'shoot' Rahul Gandhi and 25 other Congress MPs

A man identifying as a Karni Sena spokesperson was detained in Kota for allegedly uploading a video threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi and 25 othe

Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid U.S. tensions

U.S. has been seeking to negotiate a deal with Iran on its nuclear programme while threatening military action if talks fail

Martin Scorsese Cameos as Ardennian Fry Cook in New The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer

This recent cameo has reignited the conversation around his previous comments, leading audiences to wonder whether he has changed his perspective