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Sabarimala gold theft: Former TDB president A. Padmakumar gets statutory bail in one case

But Padmakumar will not be released from jail as he is yet to obtain bail in case related to alleged loss of gold from Dwarapalaka plates

India Needs War-room to Monitor AI Developments: Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad can build an AI war-room for India with the support of the Central government. We need to establish an AI university of global standard

Mahesh Babu Recalls Intimidating First Day in the Wild for Varanasi

Varanasi will be released in theatres on 7 April 2027.

SC raps AP police, sets deadline in murder case against YSRCP MLC

New Delhi: Observing that the Andhra Pradesh Police is in complete collusion with those in power, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the tr

French PM Macrons India visit goes viral with Dhurandhar track

Hyderabad: French President Emmanuel Macrons recent visit to India ended with a special tribute video that quickly went viral. The 43-second vide

Communal violence erupts in MP town, police fire teargas shells

Jabalpur: Tension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district as members of two communities clashed, indulged in stone-pelting and d

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Silchar on two-day Assam visit

On February 21, Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for the new campus of the 10th Assam Police Battalion at Kasutoli in Sonapur near Guwahat

AI-Biological Intelligence Convergence Can Transform Healthcare: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

She noted that biological systems function like distributed data centres, processing information with minimal energy compared to gigawatt-powered

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Not Nvidia or TSMC, only this company holds the tech that powers every chip in the world

ASML, a Dutch company, holds a near-monopoly on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, essential for manufacturing the most advanced chi

India set to get bigger, deadlier nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman as Pak eyes 8 Chinese subs

India's underwater nuclear capabilities are set for a significant enhancement with INS Aridhaman, a new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submari

Govt. announces seven measures to help boost exports

These measures are part of the 25,060-crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out in

Over 41,900 Forest Rights Claims Received Across J&K Under FRA: Govt

JAMMU, Feb 20: A total of 41,944 claims have been received across Jammu and Kashmir under the Forest Rights Act, with 28,925 individual forest ri

Watch: Election Commission asks 17 States, 5 UTs to prepare for next phase of SIR

The Election Commission has indicated that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in the remaining 22 States and Union Territories i

Gujarat to amend marriage registration rules, cites 'misuse' of existing norms

As per the proposed rules, every marriage registration application will need to be submitted before the Assistant Registrar, while applicants mus

Passport office in Secunderabad to remain closed on February 26

Hyderabad: The Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Secunderabad on Friday, February 20, announced it will remain closed on Thursday, February 26, d

Video: Shirts Off, Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit Over India-US Deal

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 saw several top CEOs speak about the revolutionary jump in technology - and also some angry people who took their

Second Case of Seetharam: Vijay Raghavendra stars in an engaging slow-burn thriller

Though Second Case of Seetharam, starring Vijay Raghavendra, kicks off with classic crime-thriller clichs, the movie picks up steam, showcasing s

Murder case against YSRCP MLC: Supreme Court rules clear nexus between power, police

The Supreme Court made the observation on the investigation of a 2022 murder case involving a Dalit youth against YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bh

Kerala Court Sentences 5 To Life Term For Beating Man To Death

District court said that such instances of mob lynching should be discouraged.

40% Global Jobs Hit, Entry-Level Roles In Danger: IMF Chief's AI Economy Warning

An estimated 40 per cent of the global workforce entry-level jobs in particular will be impacted by Artificial Intelligence, IMF chief Kristalina

Watch: Trump directs Pentagon to release files on UFOs

Are we alone in the universe? The question is back in the spotlight after U.S. President Donald Trump said he has directed the Pentagon to releas

How folk ballads preserved Tamil Nadus history

Prof. Aru Ramanathans new compilation traces the evolution of these oral storytelling traditions and how they recorded social, cultural and polit

Six e-commerce firms face action as CCPA targets unauthorised sale of anti-drone & signal jammers

Shakira to Return to India After 20 Years; Check Out Tickets and More

The singer will perform in Mumbai at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

Toy Story 5 trailer: Woody and Buzz back to battle kids screen obsession

The film follows the events of Toy Story 4, which saw Woody step away from Bonnies toy box in search of independence, leaving open questions abou

Malayalam film world: breaking conventions, finding new vistas

Watch: U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor says Marco Rubio will visit India in next the few months

Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi opposes acquisition of Keralas Ambukuthi forest land for government medical college

WPSS alleges that govt order handing over 8.97 hectares at Puthoor in Sulthan Bathery and 2.34 hectares at Kappad for compensatory afforestation

India, US Sign Pax Silica Declaration at India AI Impact Summit

New Delhi: India and the United States have signed the Pax Silica declaration at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi today. This declaration

India-US Interim Trade Pact Likely To Be Operationalised in April: Goyal

A three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the US on Febru

S&P/ASX 200 ends week with a drop as Australian shares ease after record run, Guzman y Gomez sees big dip; check top gainers and losers

Australian shares finished the week lower on Friday, February 20, 2026. However, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index saw weekly gains. Strong corpora

Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar dance to SRKs Chaleya, video viral

Islamabad: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir grabbed headlines last week after several videos and pictures of her in a bridal avatar from a wedding-s

Anand Mahindra amazed after this Physics teacher uses Bernoulli's principle in real life, wishes his school made science this 'exciting'

Industrialist Anand Mahindra has once again captured the internet's attention by sharing a viral video of a science teacher demonstrating Bernoul

US-India trade marathon eyes April finish line

India and the United States are set to operationalise an interim trade agreement in April, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. N

Diageo CEO plans to overhaul executive team, FT reports

Diageo's new chief executive Dave Lewis is planning a significant overhaul of his top team. The company's 14-person executive committee is expect

Epstein Estate Agrees To Pay Up To $35 Million To Settle Victims' Claims

The estate of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle the outstanding legal claims of potentially

Gold Futures Climb To Rs 1.56 Lakh/10g Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

New Delhi, Feb 20: Gold prices climbed by Rs 1,315 to Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams in the futures trade on Friday, tracking firm global trends amid

AI Summit: PM Modi discusses potential of harnessing AI in agri, edu with top execs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with AI and deeptech startup leaders. They explored using artificial intelligence in agriculture, environmental

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM of 'abject surrender' in trade deal

Rahul Gandhi questions the integrity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trade pact with the United States, suggesting that India is making

India-U.S. interim trade pact likely to be operationalised in April, says Commerce Minister

He also said that India's free trade agreements (FTAs) with the U.K. and Oman are likely to be implemented in April. With New Zealand, the pact i

India-US interim trade pact likely to be operationalised in April, says commerce minister

A three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the US on Febru

Woman found dead near Coimbatore

6-Year-Old Killed As E-Rickshaw Overturns In Delhi's Janakpuri

Grandmother's pleas for help fell on deaf ears, says family

India assumes IONS Chairmanship at conclave of chiefs in Vizag

India has taken over the leadership of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium. This forum aims to boost maritime cooperation among nations. India is re

Don't Politicise: Omar Abdullah Defends J&K Ramzan Charity Order

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today defended the order regulating charity during the month of Ramzan and asked political leaders

Jeffrey Epstein Had Ties With US Customs Officers In Virgin Islands: Report

Investigators sought to determine whether Epstein received any special treatment or assistance while passing through the airport.

Macron Features 'Dhurandhar' Song in India Visit Video

The 43-second montage, shared by Macron on X after concluding his visit, offered glimpses of ceremonial welcomes, warm embraces with Prime Minist

Officials of India and U.S. to begin three-day meet on February 23 to finalise legal text for interim trade pact

Indian team will be headed by chief negotiator Darpan Jain, who is a joint secretary in the Commerce Ministry

Chandigarh University Hosts Indias First AI Fest 2026 on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit

Not sure how to give wishes for the Year of the Horse? Lets hear from CGs in Guangzhou

AI sovereignty doesnt imply digital isolation: Yottas Sunil Gupta

NEW DELHI, Feb 20:Sovereignty in artificial intelligence (AI) does not imply isolation or complete self-reliance, but rather strategic control, S

Novartis Indias stock surges 20 pc after parent firms stake-sale deal with ChrysCapital

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: Shares of Novartis India surged 20 per cent to hit the upper circuit limit on Friday after its parent firm Novartis AG agreed

Heritage Foods Follows Stringent Quality Norms, Empowers Farmers: Nara Bhuvaneswari

Her remarks come at a time when the firm promoted by the family members of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has come under attack from the oppo

Delhi HC asks Jaideep Sengar to surrender in Unnao custodial death case

Jaideep Sengar, 50, souht the bail extension on the grounds that he is suffering from oral cancer

Surgical Tool Left Inside Woman's Abdomen Removed After 5 Years

An artery forceps was found inside the abdomen of a Punnapra native, five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College in Vanda

For Everyone, Everywhere: Sundar Pichai's Big Push For AI accessibility

The US-India partnership has a critical role to play in making the benefits of AI available to everyone and everywhere, said Sundar Pichai, CEO o

Answer to abject surrender lies in grips, chokes placed on PM: Rahul on India-US trade deal

New Delhi, Feb 20: Stepping up his attack on the government over the interim US trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the answe

J-Ks Kishtwar order curbing Zakat, Sadaqah sparks row, CM defends move

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district have issued an order regulating the collection of Zakat and Sadaqah during the holy month of

Kerala Releases Final Voters List For 2026 With Over 2.69 Crore Electors

The Kerala State Election Commission has released the final electoral roll for 2026, listing 2,69,53,644 registered voters across the state.

Toddler drowns in temple pond in Ranipet

The Art of Living & Autocracy Machinery: Restoring the Heartbeat of India's Water Bodies

From city skylines to rural horizons, India’s waters are in distress - overwhelmed by sewage, choked by weeds and abandoned to years of neg

SC Rejects Petition Against Naming Religious Structures After Babur

After a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta showed its disinclination in entertaining the plea, the counsel appearing for the petitio

PM Discusses Potential Of Harnessing AI In Agri, Edu With CEOs Of AI & Deeptech Startups

New Delhi, Feb 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the potential of harnessing artificial intelligence technology in various sec

Journalists protest restrictions at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru

Media personnel expressed objection to the circular that mandates journalists to obtain official video statements only at a designated location n

Donald Trump loved his visit to India, told me the culture is unmatched: US envoy Sergio Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor hinted at an upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, emphasizing growing AI and semiconductor

Planning To Marry In Gujarat? Your Parents Will Now Be Notified

The landscape of marriage registration in Gujarat is set for a major transformation. The state government has introduced a proposal that brings t

Donald Trump 'loved' his India visit, PM Modi has invited him again: US Envoy Sergio Gor

Addressing a joint press conference with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and US President's Science and Technology

9 patients' eyes removed, 9 others lose vision after cataract surgery in Gorakhpur; hospital sealed

They said that within 24 hours of the surgeries, several patients began complaining of severe pain and discharge from the operated eye

India-US to begin 3 day negotiations to finalise interim trade pact

India-US trade deal: The Countries are set to finalize an interim trade agreement. Officials will meet in the US to draft the legal text. This de

Chennai hospital launches dedicated centre for sleep health

This is not about India; US doesn't want to see anyone buying Russian oil: Sergio Gor

To resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Trump has consistently called for energy decoupling from Russia, with officials from his administration urg

Quote of the Day by Nicole Kidman on life and opportunities: Even from a very early age I knew I didn't want to miss out on

Nicole Kidman, an Oscar-winning actress born in Hawaii, began her acting career in Australia as a teenager. After early roles in films like 'Bush

In Pictures: Global Navies gather in Visakhapatnam for MILAN 2026

Visakhapatnam hosts a slate of major maritime events in February, bringing global navies to Indias east coast

SC refuses plea against mosques named after Babur

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to restrain the construction, establishment or naming of a

Pichai's Coffee Stop Brings India's GI-Tagged Coffee to Spotlight

Savouring Malabar Arabica, Pichai interacted with baristas (trained coffee professionals) and experienced the flavours of India's premium Geograp

Parul University Launches India's First New Zealand Centre of Excellence at a Private University

Parul University today announced the launch of India’s first New Zealand Centre of Excellence at a private university, marking a significan

Ailing30-year-oldfemale elephantundergoes treatment at Thalavadi

Farmers noticed the elephant lying in the field and alerted the Thalavadi Range Office under the Hasanur Forest Division

How a 1970s hippie magazine became Stoned Pig, Anjunas new cocktail bar

Kerala: Life imprisonment for Five in Mankada mob lynching case

Malappuram: A court here on Friday sentenced five men to life imprisonment for beating to death a 42-year-old man in 2016 in a suspected moral po

Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Modules in India

Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have signed a pact under which Tata Electronics will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Modules in Assam

IIT-M researchers develop technique to accurately measure blood clotting time; of use to manufacturers making implants

The team is also looking at deploying the technique for other real-world applications, primarily to guage purity of water

Ravi Mantha and Epstein!

As for his alleged connection to Epstein, to be fair to the man, the emails in question largely reflect attempts to secure meetings for potential

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India in next few months: Gor

The envoy said India and the US are taking their bilateral ties to the next level

Is Your Health Insurance Going To Cover Everything You Need Or Do You Need A Medical Contingency Fund?

Even among insured families, coverage gaps remain, out-of-pocket expenditure still accounts for nearly 40% of total healthcare spending in India.

From Polite Prompts To Power Grids: The Growing Debate Over AI's Energy Use

Studies comparing digital services have estimated that a single generative AI query can consume several times more electricity than a conventiona

Sunita Williams Stranded In Space Labeled One Of Worst NASA Disasters

Starliner's botched flight left Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stuck for months at the International Space Station.

Kannur ADM Naveen Babu death: Prosecution tells court no need for further probe

Prosecution opposes petition by Naveen Babus wife seeking fresh probe, says issues raised in plea had been examined and rejected by courts from M

Strong manufacturing growth lifts India's private sector in February, PMI shows

HSBC's flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 59.3 in February from January's 58.4 - the stronge

Suspected Animal Hunting Explosive Injures Boy At Belthangady

Preliminary inquiry revealed that the exploded object was likely a crude explosive planted by miscreants for hunting wild animals.