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Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Lone Hindu Minister in Bangladesh Government

Currently serving as a vice-president of the BNP, Chowdhury won from the Magura-2 constituency in the elections held on February 12

Christopher Nolan Faces Challenges as DGA President Amid Industry Turmoil

The emerging AI interference in creative fields and the ongoing negotiations between Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Netflix regarding a

New tax code changes could leave refunds unclaimedheres what one expert says to watch for

IRS tax refund tips: New tax laws introduced over 100 changes, including expanded deductions and credits, potentially leaving many Americans with

6 probiotic-rich raitas variations

Raita is the unsung hero of the Indian table, providing a cooling contrast to spicy curries and a creamy texture to dry biryanis. While the class

Galgotias University apologises for AI Summit mix-up, blames ill-informed rep

Galgotias University has apologized for confusion at the AI summit. A representative mistakenly presented a Chinese-made robotic dog as their own

Congress needs Shashi Tharoor till Kerala polls, favour may not last after: CPM's John Brittas

CPI(M) MP John Brittas suggests the Congress leadership's ceasefire with Shashi Tharoor is temporary, driven by the upcoming Kerala Assembly elec

Target shoppers could receive $1,711+ after retailer agrees to $2.2 million transparency settlement

Target will pay over $1,700 to eligible individuals due to a class action lawsuit alleging failure to disclose salary ranges in Washington job po

After BMC setback, Raj Thackeray meets Eknath Shinde amid MNS unease

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, marking their first interaction since the BMC e

Four more village panchayats created in Tiruchi district

Bhupen Borahs resignation exposes rift in Assam Congress,Priyanka to step in

Bhupen Borah, a two-time legislator who headed the State unit from 2021 to 2025, announced his resignation citing self-respect and dissatisfactio

Kalaburagi: Police and doctors strive to build healthy society, says Police Commissioner

Suhoor and Iftar times in the US: Full Ramadan schedule

Ramadan 2026 in America is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. Muslims across the United State

Here is Yash-starrer Toxics alleged plotline, story goes viral

Hyderabad: Yashs upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is one of the most-anticipated releases in Indian

Google to Build New Subsea Connections From India in AI Push

Global tech giants are racing to unveil deals and investments in the country this week, as world leaders and top industry figures gather to discu

TMC set to win 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Bengal, BJP 1; Left to lose representation

West Bengal's Rajya Sabha elections are set for March 16. The ruling TMC is expected to win four seats, while the BJP anticipates securing one. T

India vs Netherlands Ahmedabad weather update: What to expect today, pitch report

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report: India aim to maintain their unbeaten streak and secure a Super 8 spot against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad. D

Over 1.70 lakh illegal foreigners detected under Assam Accord in 40 years: Minister

The Minister said that as per provision of the Accord, 1,37,152 illegal immigrants who entered the State post-1971 till December 31, 2025, and an

In Focus Podcast | Japans strategic shift: What Takaichis return means

Japan reappoints Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister after historic landslide election victory. Sanjaya Baru joins us to offer insights into Japans

Ranji Trophy | Its important that all the batters fire, says Karnatakas Smaran

6 Indian soups for a light dinner

Discover the healing power of Indian soups with this guide to six comforting bowls. From the protein-rich Dal Shorba to the zesty Tomato Saar and

Amid ruckus, HP CM promises MLA funds by March-end

The Himachal Pradesh government will release Rs 1.10 crore in MLA Area Development Fund installments before March 31. Chief Minister Sukhwinder S

Police clarify only 30 sovereigns of gold jewellery stolen at house in Erode

Badminton | Misbun sees great potential in the Hatsun Badminton Academy shuttlers

NIA nabs man from Kochi airport for links with PFI

Malappuram native has been absconding for the past three years after being booked in a case involving arms training

Evening news wrap: Galgotias University under fire over Chinese robodog at AI Summit; Gogoi calls CM Himanta 'Assam's Jinnah' & more

Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit after its showcased robot dog was identified as a commercially availab

Only motive of conducting Special Revision in Assam is to include eligible and exclude ineligible voters: CEC

Addressing a press conference at the end of the 3-day visit to review poll preparedness in Assam, Gyanesh Kumar said the SR was conducted in Assa

Andhra: 7-year-old raped, murdered; accused found dead in lake

Amaravati: The body of a seven-year-old girl was found in a drum on Tuesday, February 17, after she was allegedly raped and murdered by her neigh

Structural failures continue to plague NH 66 in Kollam

Residents say concrete panels are cracking and shifting under the weight of construction machinery at Kottiyam and Parakkulam

Uber to invest over $100 million in autonomous vehicle charging hubs

Uber is investing more than $100 million into the creation of autonomous vehicle charging hubs. The investment will build DC fast charging statio

Watch: Avalanche hits Zermatt ski resort in Switzerland

ECI officials flouting Supreme Court directives, issuing instructions on WhatsApp, alleges TMC's Abhishek

Even more disturbing are credible reports of Special Roll Observer, C. Murugan, issuing instructions regarding the acceptability of birth certifi

Indias Digital Infrastructure Is Fueling Growth in Real-Time Online Gaming

In the past decade, India has quietly built one of the most dynamic digital ecosystems in the world. Cheap mobile data, an enormous smartphone ma

T20 World Cup | West Indies batting coach Reifer hails Hetmyers impact

Ishan Kishan jumps to No. 8 in T20I rankings after world cup blitz

Ishan Kishan has climbed to eighth in the ICC T20I rankings. He is India's top scorer in the World Cup. Abhishek Sharma remains number one in bat

Japanese pancakes with Mediterranean martinis: Inside The Hood, Olive Groups new restaurant in Bengaluru

Swiss President Guy Parmelin backs push to democratize AI for all nations

Switzerland backs India's push to democratize artificial intelligence. Swiss President Guy Parmelin emphasized cross-border data flow for digital

ISKCON playing key role in serving mankind: Shah in Mayapur

The Home Minister says ISKCON is playing a key role in carrying the flag of Sanatan Dharma across the world.

Sahibzada Farhan becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 World Cup century

Sahibzada Farhan achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second Pakistani to score a century in the ICC T20 World Cup during their match a

Tamil Nadu Assembly | Ruling party, AIADMK spar over credit for establishing medical colleges

Assembly also witnesses heated debate over distribution of free laptops to students and functioning of Amma Unavagams

Six skiers rescued from avalanche in California, 9 still missing

CALIFORNIA, Feb 18: Six skiers trapped in an avalanche in the mountains of California in the United States have been rescued, while search teams

Rs 640-crore cyber fraud case: Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to CA

The SC denied anticipatory bail to Bhaskar Yadav in a Rs 640 crore cyber fraud and money laundering case, involving siphoning funds from middle-c

Quote of the day by Usain Bolt: 'I dont think limits'

Quote of the day by Usain Bolt: Usain Bolt's famous quote, I don't think limits, encapsulates his mindset of self-belief and ambition that propel

Blue Jet, Rinella, Romanos and Invictor show out

PM Modi holds talks with Kazakhstan PM on sidelines of AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. The leaders discussed strengthening their strategic partnership.

BTS Jung Kook One Meal A Day Diet Plan, Fitness

Jung Kook, the youngest member of the BTS band, revealed his dieting preferences. This confession comes ahead of their much-awaited flutter back

'Her enthusiasm of being on camera': In apology over robodog fiasco, Galgotias University pins blame on professor

Ukrainian, Russian envoys hold second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva

GENEVA, Feb 18 : Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv met Wednesday in Geneva for a second consecutive day of US-brokered talks, with officials trying to

Analysis suggests minimal effects of exercise in easing osteoarthritis

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: Effects of exercise on easing symptoms of osteoarthritis are likely minimal, short lived, and probably no better than no treat

Polish army bans Chinese vehicles from military premises

WARSAW (Poland), Feb 18: The Polish army has banned Chinese cars from entering military facilities hoping to prevent the collection of sensitive

Reclaiming educational federalism is a constitutional necessity, says high-level panel on Union-State relations

Report says Governors of States should be divested of their role of Chancellors of State universities; recommends that education be shifted to th

Air pollution directly linked with increased Alzheimers disease risk: Study

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: A study conducted in 27.8 million people in the US has shown that exposure to air pollution can directly contribute towards in

'India wont walk away from Russia': Ex-US official warns Trump, 'forcing Delhi could backfire'

Bangla PM Tarique Rahmans cabinet holds first meeting

DHAKA, Feb 18: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday chaired the first meeting of his newly formed cabinet to set the course for

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 118.75 feet

Ponting Rues Lack of Aura as Australia Crash Out of T20 World Cup 2026

Ponting said the team on paper did not carry the same presence as previous Australian outfits that dominated ICC tournaments

What is Sarvam AI? How founders Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan are building 'Bharat's' AI?

Sarvam AI, led by founders Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan, unveiled a groundbreaking suite of India-centric AI solutions at the 2026 Summit. H

Drunk auto driver arrested for causing accident that injured schoolchildren

Last resort: Mayor Mamdani threatens to hike NYC property tax to fill $5.4B budget hole

Dream Walkin and Emphatic catch the eye

Why are Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft stocks, share prices are up today? What to expect at S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow?

U.S. Stock Market: Broader AI-linked and megacap technology stocks had also lost ground as investors looked for stronger evidence the heavy inves

Bangla PM Tarique Rahman's Cabinet Holds First Meeting

Rahman is presiding over the session, which began at 3 pm on Wednesday, his first official day in office

UK police investigates Jeffrey Epstein's use of London airports for trafficking

UK police are probing whether Jeffrey Epstein utilised London airports as part of his trafficking operations. This development follows the inform

Artist Raghava KK transforms Dr Shriram Nenes Ferrari 296 GT3 into a tiger-striped tribute to the family

Raghava, who has known the Nene family for over a decade, explains how this machine became his muse, and speed met storytelling

T20 WORLD CUP | Bosch, Nortje star in South Africas easy win

CRICKET | Opting to bowl under overcast conditions, Markrams men dismiss United Arab Emirates for 122 and then romp home with more than six overs

With agreed-upon 18% U.S. tariffs still pending, it could happen in 3-4 days sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump reduced Indias tariff from 50% to 25% effective February 7. The reduction of the remaining 25% reciprocal tariffs to

Satheesan sees mystery behind extension of bar timing

Decision taken without Cabinet discussion, says Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly.

Voice of opposition!: Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK Shadow Cabinet featuring top Tory defectors

The lyricist writes a show: Swanand Kirkire on crafting Bandwaale and finding his voice

Swanand Kirkire opens up on writing the coming-of-age drama, working with Ankur Tewari, how he instils simplicity to his songs and more

Kerala grants temporary pay relief to 20,000 teachers after Supreme Court K-TET ruling

Addressing a press conference, Sivankutty said that under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, passing the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) i

Daily Quiz | On novelist Toni Morrison

American novelist Toni Morrison was born on this day in 1931. Here is a quiz on one of the most famous writers of all time.

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking encapsulates a life devoted to understanding the cosmos. It reminds humanity that even in the face of limitat

NITI Aayogs Suman Bery links growth, women and clean energy at Climate Week

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery at Mumbai Climate Week highlighted the link between Indias economic growth, womens workforce participation, a

Atharvana Bhadrakali Pictures acquires Rakasa overseas rights; set to release in 350+ theatres

Atharvana Bhadrakali Pictures acquires its overseas theatrical rights of the movie Rakasa. The film will release in 350 theaters spanning the USA

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday

Modi will also welcome the leaders of the various participating countries at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, this evening, the Prime Minister'

MP Police SI, Subedar result 2026 out at esb.mp.gov.in: Check how to download scorecard, direct link and more

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has announced the MP Police Sub-Inspector and Subedar Result 2026. This recruitment drive fills 500

I-PAC raids: Supreme Court adjourns ED plea against Mamata Banerjee to March 18

On January 15, the top court observed that the West Bengal chief ministers alleged obstruction of the EDs probe was very serious and agreed to ex

Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj's film AA 23 hits milestone ahead of shooting; theme track goes viral

Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj's highly-anticipated film, which is tentatively known as AA 23, has achieved a milestone even before starting sho

Telangana BJP seeks equal festival benefits after Ramzan relaxations

Hyderabad: Criticising the Congress government in Telangana over its order allowing Muslim employees to leave offices early during Ramzan, the BJ

Hyderabads rise as AI innovation hub for global healthcare companies highlighted at BioAsia 2026

India gifts Maldives first high-speed ferry for new transport link

India has rolled out a series of transport link services in the Maldives to enhance connectivity. India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporti

Akshay Kumar on why he never read a book in his life; fans amused by confession

Akshay's confession left all those in the audience extremely amused, particularly because Twinkle Khanna has reinvented herself as a bestselling

ICAI probe into Gensol, BluSmart advances, referred to disciplinary committee

The audit regulator had commenced their probe of Gensol, BluSmart and IndusInd Bank last year amid concerns over illicit diversion of funds

Ramakrishna Jayanti 2026: Belur Math programme timings; When and where to watch live streaming

Ramakrishna Jayanti 2026 will be celebrated on February 22nd at Belur Math. The day begins with Mangalarati and includes various spiritual discou

Chiranjeevi's emotional message on Sureka's birthday melts fans' hearts [read now]

Megastar Chiranjeevi Konidela has dropped an emotional message to wish his wife, Sureka, on her birthday as well as their wedding anniversary in

With 5 Rajya Sabha seats going to polls, Bihar braces for hectic political activity

Rajya Sabha elections Bihar: According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, filing of nomination papers will begin on February 26

Sanjay Gargs Raw Mango to debut at the London Fashion Week

With Its Not About The Flowers, Sanjay Garg takes Raw Mango to the London Fashion Week, with a story to tell about his enduring connection to flo

Indias rare earth challenge: Why China leads and what comes next

Rare earth elements are no longer just technical materials. They are becoming tools of power in global geopolitics. This video explains how China

India vs Netherlands Live Score: India aim to carry unbeaten streak into Super 8

Over 50 pc of India's AI jobs in Bengaluru, DelhiNCR

Bengaluru and Delhi NCR together account for over 50% of India's AI job openings, with Bengaluru at 25.4% and Delhi NCR at 24.8%, according to a

Gujarat economy to grow 11.4% in FY27, GSDP seen at 33.24 lakh crore

Manufacturings share has risen to 32.8%, while agricultures share has declined to 14.2%, reflecting structural shifts