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How Salman Khans home looked 20 years ago: Rare video goes viral

Hyderabad: Salman Khan, one of Bollywoods biggest stars, still lives in his small 2BHK flat at Galaxy Apartments in Bandra West, Mumbai. Despite

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute: HC fixes Mar 12 for next hearing

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Friday fixed March 12 as the date of the next hearing on the amendment application moved by the Muslim sid

Kerala hikes DA to 35% for govt employees, pensioners

Full-time contingent employees to also receive a similar increase

Telangana: Student injured after argument escalates to fight in Khammam

Hyderabad: A student of the Narayana Junior College in Telanganas Khammam district was injured after an argument escalated into a fight between t

As trade clarity boosts orders, Sri Lanka to drive growth for SP Apparels Ltd

SP Apparels Sri Lanka platform has reached an installed capacity of about 1,650 machines and is on track to achieve normalised operations from th

KRCL donates multi-utility vehicle to Udupi district police

KRCL responded to the request by the MP to provide a MUV to the district police

Congress appoints Vinod Jakhar as NSUI president

The Congress also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing NSUI chief, Varun Choudhary, appreciating his work and leadership

Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur fires fresh salvo at Punjab unit chief Warring

Chandigarh, Feb 20: Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has renewed her attack on Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, the partys Punjab unit chie

Epstein Estate Agrees to Settle Victim Claims for Up to $35 Mn

The settlement is related to victims who said they were sexually assaulted or abused or trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein between January 1, 1995, an

US-India partnership has critical role to play to make AI benefits available to everyone: Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's address follows his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two discussed accelerating Indias AI ambition

Ancestral property not immune from attachment under PMLA: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has declared that properties passed down through generations can indeed be seized under the Prevention of Money Laundering A

Mundamveli residents assured of stop-gap solution to arrest leakage before monsoon; permanent structural solutions may delay further

Permanent solutions, including structural rectifications, are expected to take longer, with a tentative timeline set for the end of this year for

FIFA to raise USD 75M for Gaza sports infrastructure under Trumps Board of Peace

Washington: United States President Donald Trump announced that FIFA will help raise USD 75 million to rebuild sports facilities in the Gaza Stri

UN Touts Panel for 'Human Control' of AI at Global Summit

But the US delegation warned against centralised control of the generative AI field, highlighting the difficulties of reaching consensus over how

Raj Kundra appears before court in Bitcoin money laundering case; granted bail

Mumbai: A special court here on Friday granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra after he appeared before it in a money laundering case linked to an

Rupee plummets 31 paise to settle at 90.99 against U.S. dollar

Positive momentum in domestic equity markets failed to support the Indian, forex analysts said

Govt disburses Rs 28,748 crore under 14 PLI schemes till Dec last yr

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The government has disbursed Rs 28,748 crore under PLI schemes for 14 sectors, including electronics and pharma, since the lau

Four workers injured in idli steamer explosion at Chutneys restaurant in L.B. Nagar

Northern Army Commander Reviews Anti-Infiltration Grid In Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 20 : Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Friday reviewed the anti-infiltration grid in Kashmir and assessed the operati

BJP seeks action against Kannur Corporation over plan to release sewage into sea

Second Rail Coach restaurant commissioned at Thanjavur Junction

An old rail coach that had completed its codal life was transformed into the restaurant

Watch: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta releases one year report card of BJP government

Big boost to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Nellore

The district administration has identified Leguntapadu, Bitragunta, Mahimaluru, Kalivelapalem, Manubolu and Kakupalli for promoting solar power o

Yashs Toxic teaser released: Fans say Dhurandhar 2 is in danger

Hyderabad: Yashs upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has created a storm online after the release of its teaser. The intense visuals a

Kerala CM to open Phase I of Akkulam-Chettuva waterways on Feb 26

The inauguration will also see the launch of the Chilakoor Tourism Project, alongside a series of infrastructure works completed by the Inland Na

STT GDC India Strengthens Its Market Presence in Chennai with Multi-Campus Expansion and INR 4,200 Crore Investment Commitment

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (“ STT GDC India ” or the “Company”), a leading AI-ready colocation data centre

Policymakers should ensure ethical AI solutions without compromising data privacy: Salesforce

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will not be a challenge in India, and policymakers should ensure that solutions a

Andhra Guv Reviews International City Parade in Vizag

The event saw enthusiastic public participation and showcased India's maritime ethos through operational displays, ceremonial processions, and cu

T.N. Assembly | Govt. withdraws contentious Private Universities (Amendment) Bill

Within a few days of the Bill being passed in the House last year amid opposition from the AIADMK and a few other parties, Higher Education Minis

Tata Motors expects new Punch.ev to democratise adoption of entry-level EVs

MUMBAI, Feb 20: Tata Motors on Friday launched the facelift version of the Punch EV and said it expects the latest offering to democratise the ad

IndusInd Bank doubles branches offering gold loans to 500

MUMBAI, Feb 20: Private sector lender IndusInd Bank on Friday announced that it has nearly doubled the number of branches selling gold loans to 5

Revanth Reddy calls for setting up AI village, war room in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday, February 20, proposed an AI war room to be established in Hyderabad with the help of

Union Minister Rajnath Singh calls for stronger global naval cooperation at MILAN

VISAHAPATNAM, Feb 20: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the international community to work collectively to address the increasingly compl

A.P. Home Minister asks DGP to organise women police sports meet

All India Police South Zone T-20 Cricket Tournament begins at Mulapadu Andhra Cricket Association Stadium

Prioritise patient-centric care, strengthen teaching & research: Nadda to heads of new AIIMS network

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday asked newly established campuses of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to

Not Quite The Start We Were Expecting : Sanjay Bangar

Our expectations were sky-high, but best is yet to come : Sanjay Bangar

ISRO plans liquid methane plant at Mahendragiri to fuel next-gen NGLV missions

ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri has invited Expression of Interest from suitable parties for design, manufacturing, testing, supply, erec

Amit Shah launches 2nd phase of Vibrant Villages Programme

NATHANPUR (Assam), Feb 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme, which will cover

Peripheral retina may help detect early signs of Alzheimers disease before brain damage: Study

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The outer area of the retina, or the peripheral retina, could offer a window into an early detection of Alzheimers disease lon

Kishtwar Zakat Regulation Not Arbitrary, Says J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Abdullah explained that community leaders had highlighted troubling instances where money was collected in the name of individuals whose identiti

People of Assam are watching: Priyanka Gandhi criticises Assam CM

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in grips, chokes placed on PM: Rahul Gandhi on India-U.S. trade deal

India is going to become a data colony with this deal, the LoP in Lok Sabha claimed

Pokemon Fire Red & LeafGreen return to Nintendo Switch: Heres when it will release price & availability

The Pokemon Company has revealed that Pokemon FireRed and Pokmon LeafGreen Version will arrive on the Nintendo Switch later this month, bringing

Kashmir Sees Warmest February In Decade, Record High Day Temperatures Across Valley

SRINAGAR, Feb 20: Kashmir is experiencing an unusually warm winter, with day temperatures settling 9-11 degrees above the normal in several areas

SC Slams Police-power Nexus, Asks Court to Conclude Murder trial against YSRCP MLC

The bench asked the chief justice of the Andhra Pradesh high court to entrust the trial in the case to a senior judicial officer who can take up

This is not about India, US doesnt want anyone buying Russian oil, says Sergio Gor

Telangana CM seeks assessment of AI-driven job displacement and investments in reskilling, job creation

Two communities clash in Madhya Pradesh town, indulge in vandalism; police fire teargas shells

The incident occurred in Azad Chowk area of Sihora on Thursday (February 19, 2026) night, after which heavy police force was deployed there, he s

Stones thrown at Shivaji Jayanti procession, meats shops in Bagalkot in Karnataka

Eight persons being questioned, say police

The DMKCongress alliance has endured for many years

Ray-Ban deepens its dialogue with music and culture at Nomads 2026 through two curated listening spaces

Noted Bengali author 'Shankar' dies at 93

Mani Shankar Mukhopadhays novel Chowringee was widely regarded as one of the most popular authors in Bengali literature

3 Injured in Idli Steamer Explosion in Chutneys Restaurant at LB Nagar

The preliminary probe into the incident suggested that over heat of the steamer could have resulted in the explosion injuring three persons

Classmate who does no work, but shows up to take all credit: Cong's dig at PM over UPI

French President Emmanuel Macron lauded India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), recognising its profound impact on digital transactions. Meanwh

'Congress left borders open': Amit Shah raises infiltration pitch in poll-bound Assam

Union home minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of leaving Assam's borders open to infiltrators, aiming to alter the state's demographics. He

Chennais isthri workers fuel change by switching to LPG boxes

Five, including 15-year-old, booked under POCSO Act for alleged sexual abuse of girl in Kerala

Investigation began when girls family caught a poultry shop owner assaulting her at home. It was revealed that the girl had been exploited for ab

High-rise near INS Shikra: HC raps Navy over lapse, intelligence failure

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up the Navy for its failure in intelligence while questioning how a high-rise came up unnoticed in

India is going to lead in AI through entrepreneurship: General Catalysts Hemant Taneja

Taneja delivered a keynote address at India AI Impact Summit 2026, a day after General Catalyst said it would invest $5 billion in the country ov

India To Focus On Providing Affordable Compute Capacity To All: Official

India is focusing on innovation and how that part can be a public interest infrastructure : Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg

92 Restoration Works Worth Rs 9.84 Cr Taken Up Post Floods In Marh Constituency: DyCM

JAMMU, Feb 20: Nearly, 92 restoration works worth Rs. 9.84 crore were taken up post 2025 floods across Marh Constituency in Jammu. This was infor

West Bengal SIR: SC directs Calcutta HC to deploy serving and former judges for voter list revision

The Supreme Court of India has taken decisive action in the clash between the West Bengal government and the Election Commission. By appointing j

Arnawaz Vasudev Charities will host its biannual art camp at Cholamandal Artists Village from February 21-24

The participating artists this year are Meera Unnikrishnan, Rakesh Kumar, Ranganath Amrad, Sreelakshmi KS and Veeresh Rudraswami

Hyderabad: Idli steamer explodes at Chutneys in LB Nagar, 3 staff injured

Hyderabad: An idli steamer exploded at Chutneys in LB Nagar, Hyderabad, leaving three staff members seriously injured. Customers ran away in fear

PM Modi discusses potential of harnessing AI in agri, edu with CEOs of AI & deeptech startups

CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups presented their ideas and work at a roundtable meeting with the Prime Minister

Kerala emerge champions at Postal Cultural meet in Mysuru

Karnataka Postal Circle was the runner-up at the five-day event held in Mysuru

ABB India reports record order growth in Q4 despite margin pressures

Tourist Footfall In J&K Surges Post-2019, Over 7.85 Crore Visitors Recorded Between 202325: Govt

JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that the Union Territory has witnessed a sharp surge in tourist arrivals in the

Who is Madam Zeher, Bobby Kabootars aide who ran a salon by day and operated as a lady don by night?

Delhi Police have arrested Khusnuma Ansari, also known as 'Madam Zeher'. She is accused of running a drug syndicate for the Lawrence BishnoiHashi

India AI Summit: Andhra Pradesh Government signs seven MoUs

Senior officials of GoAP and representatives of the organisations collaborating with the State for harnessing the power of quantum technologies a

No Major Rain Or Snowfall Expected In J&K Till Month-End: Director MeT

Srinagar, Feb 20: Director Meteorological Department, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, on Friday said that no major rain or snowfall is forecast across Jammu a

AI can lift global growth by 0.8%; India's Viksit Bharat goal achievable: IMF MD

Speaking at a panel discussion at the AI Impact Summit here, Georgieva said faster economic growth is fantastic for creating more opportunities a

Congress failed to deliver promises after 800 days in power: Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Friday, February 20, slammed the Congress government in Telangana for failing to deli

High-rise near INS Shikra: Bombay High Court raps Navy over 'lapse', 'intelligence failure'

The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Navy for a significant intelligence lapse. The court questioned how a tall building was constru

PM Modi Chairs AI and Deeptech Startup Roundtable at Seva Teerth in New Delhi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups at Seva Teerth in New Delhi. During the mee

Kennedy movie review: Rahul Bhat powers this haunting meditation on systemic rot and redemption

Anurag Kashyap returns to his raw, uncompromising ways with a ticking-time-bomb of a film that rewards patience

PDP Raises Question On Pendency Of Rs 70 Cr For Marriage Assistance, Rs 200 Cr Under Ladli Beti

Jammu, Feb 20: PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Friday questioned the non-release of Rs 70 crore and Rs 200 crore under the Marriage Assistance a

Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Slams Assam CM For Targeting Gaurav Gogoi

She went on saying, The way Gaurav ji (Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi) and his family are being targeted proves that this kind of politics is wrong. I

Bengal vs EC: SC takes 'extraordinary' step, judicial officers to be part of SIR duty

BRS not worried about Kavitha, says her new party will be non-starter

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders in Telangana are not worried about former party MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha running for elections. Ka

Congress left borders open, leading to infiltration in Assam, alleges Amit Shah

During a pivotal speech, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the BJP government's effectiveness in addressing infiltration issues in Assam,

19kg of ganja found on Bengaluru-bound Tata-Yesvantpur Express near Arsikere in Karnataka

While the owner of the bag managed to evade arrest, authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to trace the origin of the consignmen

Congress paradox: Shashi Tharoor praises AI Summit, youth leaders protest on spot

Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest against a trade deal at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, leading to their detention. This occ

Gujarats subsidy bill set to cross 30,000 crore as welfare outlays rise

During the ongoing financial year alone, subsidies are projected to reach almost 29,000 crore, a 10% increase over FY25 actuals

The 'Mohammad Deepak' Effect: Are More People Finally Pushing Back Against Hate?

In the past few weeks, people backed a Muslim vendor accused of 'food jihad' and confronted mobs in another cities.

West Bengal SIR: SC Orders Culcutta HC to Help With SIR Process in State

The top court asked Calcutta HC to spare serving judicial officers along with some former judicial officers who can then in each district revisit

After Macrons praise for UPI, Congress credits UPA; takes dig at PM Modi

New Delhi: A day after French President Emmanuel Macron lauded Indias UPI architecture, the Congress on Friday said its initial conception happen

Swipe, create, monetise: Re-imagining skilling for the orange economy

The Orange Economy needs to be approached by policymakers with the same level of budgetary rigour as the 1990s IT transformation. This entails cr

The big EdTech story: Its still Google, YouTube, not AI

How to Find Your Skills and Talents Through Patterns, Not Passion

Not sure what you're good at? Discover how to find your skills and talents using feedback, patterns, and smart experimentation.