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Vijay, Rashmika To Wed on Feb 26

The note is signed with Vijays signature on behalf of both himself and Rashmika.

Indo-US defence partnership continues to grow stronger: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Admiral Paparo had asserted that the US-India defence relationship is on a steeply-upward trajectory and is set to expand further

Clarence High School in Bengaluru marks 111 years with India Post commemorative special cover

The cover features photographs of the founders, former principals and a former KG coordinator

Woman arrested, daughter booked in Meerut over alleged Pak citizenship, espionage

Meerut: A woman has been arrested, and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistans ISI and residing in the country without valid citiz

Frederick Wiseman, Documentarian of America's Institutions, Dead at 96

The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details were not immedia

India's permanent contribution to agenda of world community is of enormous importance for us: UN chief Guterres

India, which has traditionally been among the largest troop contributors to UN Peacekeeping, was the first country to deploy the all-women Formed

Asia needs to play smarter to win climate dollars

Extreme weather disasters are increasingly devastating South and Southeast Asia, causing billions in losses annually. Despite global responsibili

Telangana Student Ends Life in NIT Kurukshetra Hostel Room

The student was a resident of Maheshwari village in Rangareddy district, Telangana

From Rafale to AI push: Whats on agenda as French President Emmanuel Macron meets PM Modi in Mumbai

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Mumbai for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Defence, artificial intelligence, and critical mineral

AI chatbots to face UK safety rules after outcry over Grok

Providers of chatbots will be responsible for preventing them from generating illegal or harmful content

Man Held in Hyderabad for Duping Youth with Fake Appointment Letters

Kumar allegedly used to meet the youth at the tea shops and tiffin centres in Kukatpally and its surroundings claiming that he has good contacts

Indias world agenda role crucial: UN chief

United Nations: Indias permanent contribution to the agenda of the international community and that of the UN is of enormous importance for us, t

Why fighting yesterday's battles against China's Belt & Road is pointless now

The Belt and Roads resurgence doesnt demonstrate that Chinas economic model is unstoppable. But it does show that Beijing isnt retreating from gl

Bangladesh Govt. Oath Ceremony LIVE updates: New MPs to take oath ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Prime Minister

Members of Constitution Reform Commission will also be administered oath, the Election Commission of Bangladesh said

Lean into the abyss: the counterintuitive beauty of skiing

Skiings origins stretch back over 5,000 years: rock carvings in Norway and ancient ski fragments across Scandinavia suggest humans were strapping

Gadar star Ameesha Patel faces non-bailable warrant in Moradabad cheque bounce case: What is the dispute?

A non-bailable warrant has been issued against actress Ameesha Patel by a Moradabad court for failing to appear in a 2017 wedding event dispute.

CBSE Board Class 10, 12 exams start today: Check full date sheet, guidelines, what's allowed, what's not

Class 10, 12 CBSE exams: The Class 10 and 12 CBSE board examinations will begin from today and the Board has issued a set of guidelines for stude

MMRDA budget: 4,000 crore allocated for development of Mumbai 3.0

MMRDA expects to generate around 11,000 crore in revenue through land monetisation for funding capital-intensive infrastructure projects

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai

Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, Februaru 16, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where

Womans body kept in Hyderabad flat for four days, police launch probe

Hyderabad: A womans body was kept inside a flat in Hyderabad for four days without performing the last rites. The incident occurred at Sri Sai Bh

Telangana revenue typists fear removal, seek govt relief

Hyderabad: Representatives of the Telangana Revenue Employees Welfare Association (TRESA) urged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy not to

The Trouble With Turning Vande Mataram Into a Loyalty Test

The decision to limit the singing of Vande Mataram was not appeasementit was pragmatism, writes Shuma Raha.

Judge tells US National Park Service to reinstall Philadelphia slavery exhibit

A US federal judge has ordered the National Park Service to put back a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia. The exhibit was removed following claims

Indian Man Held in New Jersey Over Child Assault Charges

In a statement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified the individual as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli and described him as an un

US: Three including suspect killed in shooting during hockey game

Rhode Island: Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a Rhode Island youth hockey game on Monday, February 16, authorities

You don't deserve that chair: Navjot Kaur Sidhu in sharp criticism of Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of being disconnected from ground realities and faili

It Will Replace All of Us Quite Quickly: Rana Daggubati on AI's Impact on Cinema

Over 600 high-potential startups are participating, many of whom are building globally relevant and population-scale Al solutions already deploye

India's textile and apparel exports down by 3.75% in January, outlook improves now with India US interim deal

India's textile and apparel exports saw a dip in January. High tariffs from the United States impacted shipments. However, a recent reduction in

2 Men Posing As Cops Rob Jewellery Worth Lakhs From Bengaluru House

Two men posing as police officers entered a house and looted cash and gold jewellery worth several lakhs in Bengaluru on Monday.

'We've transferred this case with proof to Centre': Assam CM on Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links

The investigation into Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links has been transferred to the Central government. Assam Chief Minister Him

US-EU Trade Pacts Unlock $400 Billion Agri Opportunity For India: Government Official

New Delhi : Trade agreements with the US and the 27-nation bloc European Union (EU) have opened up an opportunity of USD 400 billion for India's

Cross-voting row: BJP suspends Metpally councillor; cadres attack leader

Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday suspended its 18th ward councillor, Cherlapalli Meena and her husband, Cherlapalli Sukhende

Opposing Vande Mataram No Less Than Treason, Says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said opposing Vande Mataram and making insulting remarks against national symbols was no l

Trump says decision on Taiwan weapons coming soon

US President Donald Trump is set to decide soon on supplying more weapons to Taiwan. This comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned agai

Bhopal News: Count Animals Like Porcupines In State, Says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief minister Mohan Yadav has stressed on importance of counting animals like porcupines in Madhya Pradesh. Highlightin

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves motion to expel Rahul Gandhi, citing Parliamentary Precedents

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has moved a motion to expel Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament, alleging Gandhi aims to divide the country. This

Hyderabad student among toppers in JEE Main 2026

Hyderabad: A student from Hyderabad emerged as one of the toppers in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 1 for BE/BTec

Phalguna Amavasya 2026: Rare Surya Grahan coincides on same day Why you must be extra careful and what precautions you should follow

Phalguna Amavasya 2026 India: Phalguna Amavasya, considered highly auspicious for performing rituals to honour ones ancestors, coincides with the

Hillary Clinton Slams Epstein 'Cover-Up,' Calls for Public Testimony

The Justice Department last month released the latest cache of so-called Epstein files -- more than three million documents, photos and videos re

'Nothing To Hide, Totally Exonerated': Trump Again Denies Links To Epstein

US President Donald Trump has again denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein, saying he has othing to hide and has been otally exonerated as new att

Rafale deal, AI, trade on table: French President Emmanuel Macron set to meet PM Modi in Mumbai what's on agenda?

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrived in Mumbai for a three-day visit to strengthen the India-France strategic

The Godfather Actor Robert Duvall Passes Away At 95; Hollywood Celebrities Adam Sandler, Michael Keaton & Others Mourn His Demise

Hollywood actor Robert Duvall passed away on Monday. He was 95 years old, and on his Facebook page, an official statement about his demise was sh

AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE Updates: Applied AI And Social Equity Key Themes

India AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: The summit at Delhi's Bharat Mandapamwill enter its second day on Tuesday, a day afterPrime Minister Na

'Bienvenue Mumbai!': Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis Extends Warm Welcome To French Prez Emmanuel Macron Arriving In City, As Part Of 3-Day India Visit

Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai in the early hours of Tuesday, marking the start of his three-day official visit to In

India vs Pak: Drop them, Shahid Afridi slams Babar, Shaheen after 61-run loss

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has voiced strong criticism of the senior players following their T20 World Cup defeat to India. He suggest

Happy Birthday Sivakarthikeyan: From Doctor To Madharaasi, Here's The List Of The Interesting Movies Of 'Prince Of Kollywood' Available On OTT

Sivakarthikeyan, popularly referred to as SK, is a well-known South Indian actor primarily active in Tamil cinema, recognised for movies such as

New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epsteins Zorro Ranch

The so-called truth commission seeks to identify ranch guests and state officials who may have known what was going on at the 7,600-acre property

Breaking News Live Updates: French President Emmanuel Macron set to meet PM Modi today in boost to India-France defence ties

International Artists Come Together for Art Residency in Mukteshwar

There were first timers, students, professionals, and international award winners among the participants, who got equal opportunity to interact a

From auto driver to Kothagudem civic chief: CPIs Mood Ganesh elected Mayor

Hyderabad: CPI leader Mood Ganesh, who began his working life as an auto driver, was elected Mayor of the Kothagudem Municipal Corporation (KMC)

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu to present State's interim Budget today

The interim Budget comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to be held either in April or May this year

Former NRL premiership winner Matt Utai shot in suspected targeted ambush in Sydney, fighting for life in hospital

Former NRL star Matt Utai is in critical condition after being shot twice outside his Sydney home. Police are investigating the incident as a tar

Donald Trump backs US-Iran talks in Geneva

Washington: American President Donald Trump said he would be involved in those talks indirectly as US and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Ge

Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions

Renowned documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman has passed away at 96. Wiseman was celebrated for his unflinching look at American institutions.

SC upholds quashing of SC/ST Act FIR against Telangana CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy has received major legal relief after the Supreme Court upheld the Telangana High Courts deci

Indo-U.S. defence partnership continues to grow stronger: U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor said the joint efforts of the two countries are key to a safe Indo-Pacific

Dont panic, AI wont take your job; AI startup Neysas $1.2B funding

With AI sparking debate about the future of employment in India, Sanjeev Bhikchandani said historical trends indicate that concerns over large-sc

Move HC on Assam CM's 'hate speech': SC

Rs 108 cr dues case: SC gives interim relief to Hyderabad GITAM University

Hyderabad: GITAM University in Hyderabad has received interim relief from the Supreme Court in a dispute over alleged electricity dues of Rs 108

SC to examine if Data Protection Act blunts RTI Act

'Tehran' Producer Dana Eden Dies Amid Season 4 Shoot in Greece, Investigation Underway

Dana Eden was found lifeless in a hotel room by her brother on Sunday. The case is currently being treated as a suicide based on evidence and tes

Bangladesh Hizbut Tahrir co-founder appointed Cabinet Secretary

In a surprising development, Dr. Nasimul Gani, a known ideologue of Hizbut Tahrir, is set to take on the role of Cabinet Secretary in Bangladesh'

Why enterprises are rethinking the concept of Job-Ready talent

Job-ready no longer means qualified, it means prepared to deliver results. In a fast-changing business world, enterprises must move beyond traini

SC: Wangchuk speech 3 minutes, translation 7 minutes, malice in that

Assamese Film 'Adi Shakti' Wins Big at Global Cine Confluence 2026

The film's strong narrative and socially relevant theme resonated with audiences and juries alike, drawing national and international attention t

SC 9-judge bench to revisit definition of 'industry'

French President Macron Arrives in Mumbai for India Visit

They were received at the airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Rahul Gandhi to attend Congress rally on India-US trade deal in Punjab

Chandigarh: The Congress will hold a rally over the issue of the India-US trade deal in Punjab, and it will be attended by Rahul Gandhi, said sen

175 people fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand

At least 175 people, predominantly children, fell ill after consuming contaminated food at a Mahashivratri fair in Jharkhand's Palamu district. M

PM Modi to Visit Israel Next Week: Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu described the relationship between the two nations as a tremendous alliance and said the leaders will discuss multiple areas of coopera

Microsoft India President Says AI Will Not Eliminate Jobs, It Will Unbundle Them

Puneet Chandok said that India is poised to lead the AI century, with 92% of knowledge workers using AI and 59% of businesses adopting AI agents.

Technical breakout in Blue Star suggests fresh bullish leg: Kkunal V. Parar

Nothing to hide: Trump denies Jeffrey Epstein links, says he was totally exonerated

Robert Duvall, 'Tender Mercies' Oscar winner, dies at 95

Veteran actor Robert Duvall has passed away at 95. He was celebrated for his diverse roles, including Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now and Boo R

French President Macron Arrives In Mumbai For AI Summit, Bilateral Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two leaders will

At least 175 people, mostly children, fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand

The food was allegedly consumed at a fair organised on Mahashivratri; most of the patients were suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal

Amazon Delivery Deliver Drives Van Into Water Following GPS In Britain

An Amazon delivery van became stuck on the historic Broomway path in Essex after the driver followed GPS instructions into rising tide waters.

67% of work completed onCMRLsphase II stretch fromKoyambeduto Chennai Trade Centre

The stretch is scheduled to open in June this year, with viaduct work likely to be finished before the end of March; it will provide a second tra

Heavy rain batters New Zealand's South Island, triggers flood warnings

Heavy rain is battering New Zealand's South Island, causing widespread flooding, road closures, and landslides. A state of emergency has been dec

Stock Market Live Updates February 17: Stock to buy today: Cummins India (4,520.65) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Cummins India. The rise on Monday marks the end of the brief consolidatio

Morning Digest: Tarique Rahman to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM today; AI Summit draws massive turnout on day one, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Two persons killed, three injured in shooting at hockey arena in US' Rhode Island

A shooting at a Rhode Island hockey arena resulted in two deaths, including a young girl, and three injuries. The gunman died by suicide and repo

Ahead of Russia-Ukraine talks, Trump says Kyiv must negotiate 'fast'

President Trump urged Ukraine to quickly reach a deal with Russia ahead of crucial Geneva talks brokered by the US. Previous US-mediated discussi

Quote of the day by Charles Baudelaire, Always be a poet, even in prose how the 1857 publication of Les Fleurs du mal continues to shape modern creativity in 2026

Quote of the day: Charles Baudelaires quote of the day, Always be a poet, even in prose, shows why his 1857 Les Fleurs du mal still influences wr

Two Pakistani nationals among 3 escape from Observation home in Jammu, investigation underway

Three inmates escaped the Observation Home in R.S. Pura, Jammu, on Monday evening. The escapees include Karajeet Singh and two Pakistani national

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks

The U.S. President said Iran sought tough negotiations but learned the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the U.S. bombed Ir

BNP chairman Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM on Tuesday

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as Prime Minister on Tuesday. This marks a new political era after Sheikh H

3 Dead in Shooting at Rhode Island Youth Hockey Game

While police were not involved in the shooter's death, authorities were still investigating

Morning Brief Podcast: A Climate Leader Working on Indias Most Serious Power Problems

Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down, cites 'terrible judgment' in Epstein ties

Thomas Pritzker has resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels. He cited errible judgment for his continued contact with convicted sex offen