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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

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs not holding hands moment steals show at AI summit

New Delhi: OpenAIs Sam Altman and Anthropics Dario Amodei didnt hold hands for a group photograph with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India

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

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

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

Prince Charles brother Andrew arrested over Epstein Files row

London: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday, February 19, for his alleged involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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

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

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

Former South Korean President Yoon convicted of rebellion charges

SEOUL, Feb 19: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted of rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

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

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

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

India to Begin Permanent Magnets Production this Year: Kishan Reddy

The government has identified four states - Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Gujarat - for establishing Critical Mineral Processing Plant

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

The world in a bowl: Flavours of Europe

Last time, we explored the American avatars of rice. This time, well surprise you with another continent of a rice bowl: Europe. Prepare to be su

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

Major FTAs done; focus now on their effective utilisation

India has significantly advanced its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy, prioritizing deals with Western developed economies like the EU and USA

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

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

Over 3.61 Lakh Households Still Await Tap Water Coverage In J&K: Minister

Jammu, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that about 15.6 lakh households across the Union Territory have been provided fu

Assembly segment-wise developmental plans are being prepared says Vizianagaram Collector

The constituency-wise developmental plans would enable the government to select right industries and projects based on the availability of natura

Watch: PM Modi, Macron, Lula among leaders who visit India Impact AI summit

Word of the Day: Imperturbable

Word of the Day: In times of turbulence, imperturbability can project reassurance and authority. Measured, refined and evocative, the word stands

Shirtless, Blindfolded: Disturbing Video Emerges Of 2024 'Hazing' Session

Fresh details about a hazing incident that took place at the University of Iowa in November 2024 have emerged, courtesy of police body camera foo

Priyanka Gandhi in Assam, Attends Poll Meet, Visits Kamakhya Temple

The screening deliberations are expected to continue late into the night as part of the partys candidate selection process.

Hyderabads T-Hub partners with Hauts-de-France to boost startup collaboration

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based startup incubator T-Hub on Thursday, February 19, announced its strategic partnership with the Hauts-de-France region,

Opinion: Opinion | Trump Might Not Actually Have A 'Real' Plan For Iran

Sure, the US is very capable of another military-driven 'hit-and-run', this time in Iran. But the question would remain, to what end?

Harish Rao rattled by Telangana Municipal poll results: Congress MP Chamala

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim a 'murderer': Ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq shares WhatsApp chats, seeks help from Shehbaz Sharif and Mohsin Naqvi

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim's ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq has called him a murderer and accused him of infidelity in a series of Instagram post. She

Delhi plans drone push for governance, security

Delhi is developing a drone policy to boost investment and create jobs, integrating the technology into governance sectors like urban planning an

BJP sounds poll bugle: B.S. Yediyurappa says party should come to power on its own in Karnataka in 2028

Though BJP was in power for two terms in Karnataka, it has never won a simple majority on its own

J&K Assembly Admits PDP MLA Parras Resolution Flagging Hate Crimes Against Minorities

Jammu, Feb 19: The speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has admitted a private members resolution moved by PDP MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra, stron

Sooryavanshi's Father Breaks Silence On India U19 Star Missing Class 10 Exam

On Tuesday, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not appear for his class 10 CBSE board exam at the Podar International School in Bihar and was marked absent

Man Held in Kota for Threatening to Shoot Rahul Gandhi, Cong MPs

Superintendent of Police (SP), Kota, Tejaswani Gautam told PTI that the accused has been detained at Borkheda police station and is being questio

SC closes case against Ghooskhor Pandat after filmmakers drop controversial title

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea challenging the upcoming film earlier titled Ghooskhor Pandat after filmmaker Neeraj

Anubhav Sinha on why he made Assi: Was shocked to read accounts of survivors

A woman would have already been exploited somewhere in the country by the time we finish this conversation, says filmmaker Anubhav Sinha whose ne

Hyderabad: Girl forced to drink alcohol at knifepoint, sexually assaulted

Hyderabad: The Narsingi Police on Wednesday, February 18, arrested two people, including a minor boy, for allegedly forcing a 16-year-old girl to

Generate jobs, pay salaries instead: SC slams govts on freebies culture

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India (SC) on Thursday, February 18, slammed the freebies culture, saying it was high time to revisit such polici

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life imprisonment: Who is he and why was he jailed?

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for masterminding an insurrection by attempting to impose mar

Odishas public debt likely to increase to 15.7% of GSDP from current 13.6% over next five years

Odisha Economic Survey tabled in State Assembly projects States annual growth rate at 7.9% in 2025-26 against expected all-India growth rate of 7

Bangladesh's New Sports Minister Seeks To Resolve Issue With India After T20 WC Row

Aminul Haque said Bangladesh aims to build sincere and cordial relationship with India across all sectors, including sports

Opinion: Opinion: Tim Cook Seems Determined To Keep Bruising Apple

For 13 years running, the iPhone maker has been the world's most valuable brand as measured by the consulting firm Interbrand.

India, Israel Sign Another MoU Deepening Defence Ties Ahead of PM Visit

The International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) have facilitated meetings between leading In

How A 2020 Tremor Through Central Asia Unmasked China's Nuclear Secrets

A small tremor rippled through a remote corner of Central Asia in June 2020. It registered at 2.75 on the seismic scale. The signal was picked up