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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

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

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

Endings, and beginnings | Interview with British writer Geoff Dyer

Dyer reflects on his genre-fluid oeuvre and what John Berger helped him to see

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

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

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

19-year-old student beaten up by live-in partner admitted to AIIMS in critical condition

Police have arrested the accused partner, identified as Shivam (19), a resident of Delhi. The victim, a native of North Tripura, was a biotechnol

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

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

Video: Mahesh Babu lights up Bengaluru after Hyderabad success

Hyderabad: AMB Cinemas has recently opened its new location in Bengaluru, located in the historic Kapali Theatre in Gandhinagar. This new multipl

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

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

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

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India in the upcoming months. This news comes straight from the desk of US Ambassador Sergio Go

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

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India very soon, Envoy Sergio Gor says

The U.S. Envoy to India did not specify dates of the visit, but said it is scheduled in the next few months

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

Marco Rubio set for India visit later this year, says US envoy

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India in the next few months, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday, February, 20. The

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

Actor Eric Dane Dies Just 10 Months After ALS Diagnosis: Why It Can Turn Aggressive Fast

ALS is a progressive disease and it can take about 2-5 years from the time of diagnosis to death. Some people might live for 5 years or more, oth

WebQoof Recap: Misinformation Around Macrons India Visit & AI Visuals

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that went viral this week!

Mumbai Climate Week 2026: Bela Gram emerges as Maharashtras first net-zero village through panchayat leadership

Climate action begins at home, when the Panchayat guides, people participate, and change starts, say Sarpanch of Bela Gram

Arundhathi Subramaniams book of poetry launched by Prakriti Foundation in Chennai

The Gallery Of Upside Down Women, a poetry book by Arundhathi Subramaniam chronicles complex women through history

IMD Plans Hyper-Local Weather Forecasting System For Himalayan States: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said the India Meteorological Department is planning to introduce a hyper-local weather

57-year-old Sikh man kidnapped in U.S.

The victim appears to have entered the car against his will, police said

Nykaa Strengthens Its Korean Beauty Portfolio with the Launch of Viral Skincare Sensation, medicube

Nykaa, India’s leading beauty and lifestyle company, announces the arrival of medicube, a brand that has redefined results-led skincare glo

West Bengal Class 12 Mathematics Exam 2026: Board To Award Full Marks For 3 Out-Of-Syllabus Questions

WBCHSE Class 12 Maths Exam: Altogether, 10 marks were linked to questions that were reportedly not part of the council's prescribed syllabus.

Realme P4 Lite 4G launched for budget buyers in India

Realme P4 Lite 4G holds a 6,300 mAh battery, and offers 6W reverse charging

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa freed as house arrest is lifted after amnesty move

Environmentalists oppose construction of stadium on KSIC filature factory premises in T. Narasipura in Karnataka

Parisarakkagi Naavu, an environment protection organization, pointed out that the land in T. Narsipura earmarked for construction of a stadium co

Pakistan Offers Incentives to Apple for Local iPhone Manufacturing

Apple has also agreed to refurbish iPhones in Pakistan for re-export under the new framework

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi records statement in Sultanpur court over remarks on Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 criminal defamation case concerning remarks allegedly made about Amit Shah during

Chhatrasal Stadium murder case: Delhi HC seeks police's stand on wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail plea

The court issued notice to Delhi Police and the kin of the deceased, and asked them to file a status report and a reply, respectively.

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea That Sought Ban On Naming Mosques After Babur

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea that sought a ban on the construction or naming of any mosque or religious structure in the name of

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

India-US trade deal: Officials from both countries will meet in the US from February 23 to finalize the legal text for an interim trade agreement

Stone Pelting At Shivaji Jayanti Procession In Bagalkot

Prohibitory orders imposed after tension erupted when near Panaka Masjid unidentified persons allegedly hurled stones, leading to panic.

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: UP court fixes March 9 as next date of hearing

Sultanpur (UP), Feb 20 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday appeared before an MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradeshs Sulta

Israel bans Ramzan decorations in occupied Jerusalem amid tighter security

Jerusalem: Israeli authorities have banned Ramzan decorations across parts of occupied East Jerusalem and tightened security measures as the holy

PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting With Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein

India and the Principality of Liechtenstein established diplomatic relations in 1993 with Indian Ambassador to Switzerland concurrently accredite

Who was Quentin Griffiths and what is his cause of death, net worth and family details? Here's complete truth and all details

Who was Quentin Griffiths and what is his cause of death, net worth and family details? ASOS co-founder died after falling from Thailand apartmen

Tata Punch EV 2026 vs Nexon EV: Price, range, charging options, interior and more specs compared

Tata Punch EV vs Nexon EV: Tata Motors launched the Tata Punch EV Facelift in India on February 20, 2026, introducing significant design and tech

'MODI governance means Maximum Optics Damaging India': Cong's dig over US-Pak 'romance'

Congress has attacked the government's foreign policy. They state that US-Pakistan relations remain strong. Meanwhile, India's leader is busy wit

Bengalurus Indian Cartoon Gallery and its role in documenting this art form

As the Indian Cartoon Gallery enters into its 20th year, we take a look at how it began and its workings

This Assam venture is creating livelihoods through sustainable home dcor

Rooted in Assams artisanal traditions, Kraftinn is bringing sustainable, handcrafted design into modern spaces. Its mission goes beyond dcor to b

AI Can Transform Healthcare In Areas Lacking Specialists: Ex-WHO Deputy Director-General Soumya Swaminathan

Former Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan, on Friday said artificial intelligence can have a significan

Watch: Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions

There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens

Faisal Shaikh or Shiv Thakare? Know who is the winner of The 50

Mumbai: The most awaited update about Colors TVs reality show The 50 is finally here. The grand finale episode was successfully shot on Thursday,

Unnao cusodial death case: Delhi HC asks Jaideep Sengar to surrender

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday asked Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender before jail autho

When Will CBSE Board Exam Results 2026 Be Declared? A Look at Past Trends

CBSE Board Exam 2026 Results: Class 10 exams will conclude on March 10, while Class 12 exams will end on April 10. In total, students are appeari

Writer Vijayendra Prasad Offers Apology over Caste Discrimination

Vijayendra Prasad acknowledged his own social background, stating that he belongs to an upper caste and was born into a wealthy family.

Opinion: Opinion | In Bangladesh, A Story Of Many Wins

The rain is over, and the clouds are clearing. Now, the hard work of rebuilding a nation begins, and India must be standing right there alongside

J.SivashanmugamPillai: a tall leader of Tamil Nadu belonging to what was once known Depressed Classes

J.SivashanmugamPillaiwas the first Scheduled Caste member to become the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker in 1946.He was known for impartiality, with f

Man Accidentally Throws Away Gold Worth Rs 15 Lakh. Scrap Dealer Returns It

Haji Akhtar Khan, a scrap dealer from Faridabad, was going through junk at his shop when he found 100 grams of gold jewellery valued at over Rs 1

House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser: All-out Targaryen war as Rhaenyra and Alicent collide

HBO Maxs first teaser for House of the Dragon Season 3 signals the bloodiest chapter yet, with dragonfire, political betrayal and the long-awaite

Priyanka Chopra Says Its a Pleasure to Work with Rajamouli

Varanasi is slated for a worldwide release on April 7, 2026.

Revenue before hype: Prateek Maheshwaris advice to Indias 01 founders

In a candid on-stage conversation with Shradha Sharma, founder and CEO of YourStory, Prateek Maheshwari - co-founder of Physics Wallah

India, US to hold 3-day talks from Feb 23 to finalise interim trade pact text

New Delhi: A three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the

ReassessingPeriyarE.V.Ramasamystake on Tamil, which he called a barbarian language

TheDravidarKazhagamfounder believed that Tamil lacked sufficient literature that would pave the way for human development and cultivation of scie

New terminal of Guwahati airport to begin operations from Feb. 22, says Assam CM

Domestic and international flights are likely to operate from the new terminal by March, while the old terminal will be converted into a cargo hu

Watch: Trump claims he prevented India-Pakistan conflict by threatening 200% tariffs

Donald Trump has yet again claimed he stopped the IndiaPakistan military skirmish by threatening 200% tariffs on both countries. Addressing the B

Meenakshi Choudhary Set for B-town Debut?

The film is expected to hit screens by the end of 2026, with shooting scheduled to commence in February 2026.

French President Macron's 'Thank You' Note To India With 'Dhurandhar' Track

French President Emmanuel Macron shared the glimpses from his trip in a 43-second montage, with the song 'Na De Dil Pardesi Nu' from the Hindi bl

Ukraine's 2026 defence exports could hit 'several billion dollars', official says

Ukraine is poised to generate billions through military exports this year, marking a significant milestone as its first wartime sales since the i

Received An Emergency Text Alert On Your Smartphone Today? Here's What It Means

NDMA and DoT conducted a live test of India's emergency alert system using cell broadcast on February 20 to verify public safety technology.

Shakira India Tour 2026: 'Hips don't lie' singer to perform in Delhi and Mumbai, check tickets and dates

Shakira India Concert Tickets: Latin pop superstar Shakira is set to electrify Mumbai and Delhi in April 2026 with a two-city concert tour. This

How The Tragic Death Of Eric Dane Mirrors His Grey's Anatomy End

Eric Dane's most popular role to date is as Dr Mark Sloan, Head of Plastic Surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital in Grey's Anatomy

Chhatrasal Stadium murder case: Delhi HC seeks polices stand on wrestler Sushil Kumars bail plea

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the stand of Delhi Police on a bail plea by Olympian Sushil Kumar in the murder case of

Dont Politicise Religious Matters: CM Omar Clarifies DC Kishtwars Order On Charity

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that the recent order issued by the Deputy Commission

36 km In 8 Minutes, No Runway, No Fuel: India To Get First Air Taxi Soon

Developed by The E Plane Company in collaboration with IIT Madras, the electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (e-VTOL) aircraft is designed to cu

Umpire Dies After Bee Attack During Cricket Match In UP

Umpire Manik Gupta's fellow Umpire, Jagdish Sharma, said, We were attacked by a swarm of bees during the drinks break. We ran, but since Manik bh

Opinion: Opinion | The Paradox Of India's 'YOLO' Consumer

The higher weightage for personal care, transport and intoxicants draws the picture of a consumer with a YOLO (you-only-live-once) approach.