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Energy the Real Currency of Growth, Says Revanth Reddy

India emerged as a services powerhouse driven by the telecom and software revolution, with global technology firms establishing operations and th

Maharashtra Govt Cancels 5 % Muslim Quota in Jobs, Education

The previous Congress-NCP government had issued an ordinance to grant a 16 per cent quota to Marathas and five per cent to Muslims

Gaurav Gogoi says BJP joiners become insignificant, challenges CM Himanta Sarma to debate on Hinduism

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi declared that politicians joining the BJP lose their political relevance. He predicted former state Congres

When Salim Khan said Salman Khan tries to convert his girlfriends

Mumbai: Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Bollywood star Salman Khan, is currently hospitalised in Mumbai after suffering a minor brain

22-year-old Delhi biker arrested after a viral 12-second reel showing him opening moving vehicles' doors recklessly

Delhi Police have intensified their crackdown on dangerous road behavior after two separate incidents of reckless bike stunts went viral this wee

5 Detained As Manhunt For Juvenile Home Escapee Widens Within, Outside Jammu

Jammu, Feb 18: At least five suspected persons have been detained for questioning amid intensified search for a gangster who remained at large af

Delhi University imposes one-month ban on protests, sparks criticism

Delhi University has banned all protests and public gatherings on its campuses for one month. This decision follows a recent clash during a demon

'Boy vs girl' budget: Rajasthan BJP MLA's sexist remark sparks row; he asks 'what is wrong?'

A Rajasthan BJP MLA sparked controversy by comparing the state budget to gendered outcomes, calling the BJP's budget a youth budget that gave bir

Delimitation Of Panchayat Halqas After Completion Of Census Exercise: Javid Dar

1200 Posts Referred To Recruitment Agencies; No Proposal For New Veterinary Centres In Gulabgarh: Javid Dar JAMMU, Feb 18: Minister for Rural Dev

Kerala teachers body seeks withdrawal of order appointing principals as daytime watchmen for question papers

Aided Higher Secondary Teachers Association says school principals, who also assume the charge of chief superintendents, will be forced to come t

GMC Anantnag Takes Historic Leap; Becomes First Newly Established GMC Of J&K To Receive Nod For Superspeciality Course In Cardiology

JAMMU, Feb 18: In a landmark development for the healthcare sector of Jammu and Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has achieved a

U.S., Iran agree on guiding principles in nuclear talks amid threats of a regional war

The United States and Iran have reported cautious progress in nuclear talks held in Geneva.

'Prohibition causing significant financial losses': NDA allies nudge Nitish Kumar to reconsider liquor ban

Word of the Day: Intransigent

Word of the Day: In an era marked by ideological polarisation, intransigent remains a powerful descriptor of positions that resist change.

CM Omar Abdullah Moves 13 Demands, 19 Supplementary Demands In Legislative Assembly

JAMMU, Feb 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today moved 13 Demands and 19 supplementary Demands in the Legislative Assembly which was subsequentl

Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

Paris Saint-Germain's title defence looked to be unraveling when 2-0 down in Monaco until Desire Doue came off the bench to inspire a 3-2 win

Adanis APSEZ, French port Marseille Fos sign pact to boost IMEC trade connectivity

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Frances Port of Marseille Fos

J&K: Govt Examining Proposal To Raise Upper Age Limit For Civil Service Examination

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that the issue to enhance the upper age limit for candidates appearing in the Jammu &

Feroz Abbas Khans Hind 1957 revisits the unhealed wounds of Partition

A poignant adaptation of August WilsonsFences, the play captures lingering prejudice and generational hope through stellar performances and evoca

Healthy living in focus

The Redwood Foundations 11th organic fair returns with over 30 stalls showcasing organic produce, eco-friendly products and preservative-free hom

Study links chronic kidney disease with cognitive impairment

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: An advancing of chronic kidney disease may be linked to an increase in cognitive impairment, such as problems with attention,

India may be faster in AI adoption than America in 10 yrs: Sridhar Vembu

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: India may be faster in AI adoption than America in ten years with its youthful, more optimistic population embracing the new w

PIL against racial violence: Supreme Court asks attorney general to consider plea

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a petition aimed at stopping discrimination and violence against people from India's northeast and other re

SC cancels flat allotments over nepotism in Haryana housing society

The Supreme Court has cancelled the allotment of two flats by a Haryana government housing society to a governing body member and his subordinate

From auction data to algorithms: AI reshapes art buying and selling

AI-powered valuation tools are bringing fresh transparency to the opaque art market, using data-driven insights to help collectors price, buy and

How to remove hidden worms and insects from cauliflower in 4 steps without killing its nutrition: Use these simple and easy kitchen hacks

Cauliflower, one of the most common vegetables found in Indian kitchens, may often have hidden insects, dirt and worms inside them, so it becomes

This fight is between the old corrupt Congress and the new leaders, says Gaurav Gogoi

Pakistan hockey players revolt against PHF, say they had to wash dishes and stay in Airbnbs as no hotel was booked

Pakistan's national hockey team captain has accused the Pakistan Hockey Federation of severe mismanagement during their Australia tour. Players w

T.N. govt. defers Union Road Ministrys notification on fee enhancement by three months

The Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways on November 11, 2025, issued a notification enhancing the fee for conducting test/certificate

Watch: After 32 years in Congress, Bhupen Borah quits citing humiliation

India eases curbs on Chinese equipment imports for power, coal as projects delayed: Reports

This is the first significant easing of five-year-old curbs that have largely shut Chinese firms out of India's $700 billion-$750 billion governm

Why campus networks are failing students

Instead of viewing them as static infrastructure, campuses should see their networks as living academic systems shaped by behaviour, cycles, and

Niramala Sitharaman pitches India as a growth hotspot to Norwegian CEOs, eyes deeper trade ties

During a strategic meeting in the heart of Oslo, Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged with top Norwegian business leaders and inves

Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026-27: Rs 4.38 lakh crore outlay; Rs 1.27 lakh crore for women's schemes

Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026-27: Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the state's 2026-27 budget, a women-centric plan with a Rs

Dhruv Kapoors new hybrid Mary Jane shoes are for everyone

Designer Dhruv Kapoor takes us through creating limited-edition Mary Janes for a collaboration with Johnnie Walker Blonde Non-Alcoholic Lemonade,

J&K Govt Examining Proposal To Raise Upper Age Limit For Civil Service Examination

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that the issue to enhance the upper age limit for candidates appearing in the Jammu &

Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Scare at Rajamahendravaram Courts

The alerts, which follow similar incidents reported earlier in Gujarat and Karnataka, have now spread across multiple judicial complexes in the T

Italys MIR Group to establish manufacturing facility in Mangaluru

MIR Group plans to produce around 250,000 sq metres of BIPV panels at the manufacturing plant in the first year

Deccan-e-dawat: A Journey Through The Royal Flavours of Nizams

The unique star of this menu is the ghosh ka marag, an excellent start to this gastronomical adventure whose taste will elevate to a more premier

Bomb threat to CBI court in Nampally declared hoax after searches

PM Modi Meets Google CEO, Discusses AI Collaborations

NEW DELHI, Feb 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a meeting with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc,

Vijay Mallya says he cant say when hell board flight to India as he must follow UK law

Vijay Mallya informed the Bombay High Court he cannot specify a return date to India, citing legal restrictions preventing him from leaving the U

Crocs Welcomes Siddhant Chaturvedi as the Face of Its Echo Range, Championing Street Culture and Self-Expression

Indonesias MDI Ventures Doubles Down on Execution and Trust to Unlock Regional Portfolio Value

IFR-MILAN 2026 and the Rise of the Indian Navy as a Global Security Partner

Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50: Corporates Bet on Responsible Growth

Collectively, the Impact 50 companies generated revenue of INR 48.5 lakh crore in FY25, more than the GDP of Norway, while delivering a combined

Spine and Nerve Issues: When the Bodys Communication Network Breaks Down

By Dr. Biplab Das, Director Neurology & Interventional Neuroradiology, Batra Hospital The spine is vital to the health and function of the human

South Africa beats UAE by 6 wickets, finishes T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten

T20 World Cup: It was South Africa's fourth consecutive win in the tournament, including a double-tiebreaker victory over 2024 semifinalist Afgha

Doing thing in Salomon sneakers: Harsh Goenka points out two things about Macron jogging on Mumbai streets

French President Emmanuel Macron's low-key morning jog on Mumbai's Marine Drive, with minimal security, sparked widespread online discussion. Net

AI Impact Summit 2026: Netherlands PM Schoof arrives in India

The Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof has arrived in New Delhi for the Global AI Impact Summit. World leaders are gathering for this signifi

Notices issued to 224 unregistered clinics, hospitals in Hyderabad; administration warns of penalties and temporary closure

Beant Singh assassination case: SC to hear convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's plea on March 18

The Supreme Court's upcoming session on March 18 will address Balwant Singh Rajoana's appeal, as he aims to switch his death sentence to life in

T20 World Cup: Pakistan wins toss, opts to bat against Namibia

Pakistan has dropped off-colour pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed

Varshini Suresh drives through challenges in and as Auto Vijayashanti

From being a database developer to a television actor the actor recollects her journey

Kerala generates 596 million litres per day of untreated urban sewage

Kerala has set up STP projects for treatment of 435.83 MLD. Remaining urban sewage of 596.17 MLD is currently treated through various onsite faci

Pakistan vs Namibia Live Score Updates, T20 2026: Head-to-Head

Rs 300 crore for 25 min: Grand scene planned in SS Rajamoulis Varanasi

Hyderabad: Varanasi, a fantasy-mythological action-adventure film directed by S. S. Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, is quickly becoming one o

India to be 3rd largest economy by 2027-28, eyes $35 trillion by 2047: Piyush Goyal at GEC

India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027. The nation is working towards a $30-35 trillion economy by 2047. This expansion

Nvidia, OpenAI partner Indian industry, educational institutes

The AI firms announced the partnerships during the ongoing AI Impact Summit

Australia Face Rebuild After T20 World Cup 2026 Flop

Having entered the global showpiece with injuries, players out of form and scant preparations, Mitchell Marsh's team were embarrassed by Zimbabwe

Inside Chennais Pickleball boom: From midnight games to thriving WhatsApp communities

As new pickleball courts open across Injambakkam, T Nagar and Gandhi Nagar, the sport is doing more than just filling evening slots it is creati

T20 World Cup: South Africa beat UAE by six wickets; Super 8 spot already secured

New Delhi: South Africa, riding on Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis fiery knocks, beat UAE by six wickets in a low-scoring Group D match here on

From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India

Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026: Winners of short story contest announced

The HinduLit for Life 2026 has awarded three winners for writing the best short stories, in a contest that received 1,114 entries from across the

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How to explore Theyyam season in north Kerala

As the Theyyam season reaches its peak, curated experiences run by locals in Kannur and Kasaragod offer travellers a deeper engagement with Keral

When is Ash Wednesday 2026? When does Lent start in 2026? Key dates and what to know about the sacred season

Ash Wednesday 2026: On this day, millions of Christians worldwide gather for church services, where clergy mark worshippers foreheads with ashes

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat UAE To Finish Group Stage With All-Win Record

Chasing a target of 123, the Proteas romped home in 13.1 overs with Aiden Markram smashing 28 off 11 balls to set the stage for young Brevis who

J&K: Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity Ceiling For Govt Employees Raised To 25 Lakh

Jammu, Feb 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the maximum Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit for employees under the 7th P

Gujarats voter base shrinks by 13.4% after massive roll revision; 77 lakh names deleted

Gujarat's electoral rolls have seen a significant 13.4% reduction, with 4.4 crore voters remaining after a Special Intensive Revision. Approximat

The Silence After

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Sanitation activities in and around Hyderabad reviewed a day after Telangana CMs directions

India vs Pakistan: Fans show fatigue as rivalry loses spark

The India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo generated noise across social media, but inside the stands the energy told a different story s

Screenwriter Salim Khan on Ventilator Support and Stable, Say Doctors

Now the ventilator was put as a safeguard so that his situation doesn't get worse. So it is not that he is critical, Dr Jalil Parkar told reporte

Rs 640 crore cyber fraud: Supreme Court refuses anticipatory bail to CA in ED case

The Supreme Court has denied anticipatory bail to a chartered accountant involved in a Rs 640 crore cyber fraud money laundering investigation. T

Ukraine Slams Move To Allow Russians, Belarusians To Compete Under Own Flags At Paralympics

Six Russian and four Belarusian will be allowed to compete under their own flags and not as neutral athletes, the Games' governing body confirmed

Modi Meets Spain Prez, Finland PM; Praises India-EU Trade Deal

Modi said he had a productive meeting with President Pedro Sanchez and discussed ways to boost the India-Spain friendship, especially in areas su

Epic Games Store Free Games: Claim Nobody Wants to Die and The Darkside Detective before they expire

The window is closing for gamers to add this week's Epic Games free games to their permanent library. Two acclaimed titlesthe noir thriller Nobod

The Divide at Gate No. 4

Story: Sandip Das

No Obligation To Inform State Cops Of Raid: Central Agency In I-PAC Case

The Enforcement Directorate has no statutory obligation to inform state police before a search in connection with a probe, the central agency has

Watch: Sara Duterte says she is running for President of Philippines

How to pivot without losing early adopters of your startup

Learn how startups can pivot without losing early adopters. Discover strategies to protect trust, reduce churn and manage change effectively.

Development not absolute; cannot trade health for growth: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling. Development cannot be pursued at the cost of a clean environment. The right to life, which inc

Who Is Arvind Jain, The Glean CEO Speaking At The NDTV AI Summit

Arvind Jain will address the audience in a session titled The Working Intelligence: AI & the Enterprise.

How To Update Aadhaar Address Using App: A Step-by-Step Guide

UIDAI has made the process of Aadhaar address change easier, using the Aadhaar app.

Keralas KEAM 2026 engineering exam to follow Tamil Nadu-model normalisation formula with 50:50 weightage

Reform being reintroduced after former model faced strong opposition last year as it was implemented after entrance examinations had been conduct

We are completely sovereign & open source: How BHASHINI is building Indias AI sovereignty

Secunderabad Cantonment MLA boycotts board meeting, demands SCB civil areas merger with GHMC

Indian army advances AI-enabled engineering support to 'smartise kill chain'

The Indian Army held a seminar on Artificial Intelligence to boost its operational capabilities. Experts discussed using AI to improve equipment

Between a house and a Home

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