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Bengaluru airport ships over 60 mn roses this Valentines season

Bengaluru: As the Valentines season drove peak demand of fresh roses worldwide, Kempegowda International Airport here shipped around 60 million r

BNP MPs elect Tarique Rahman as leader of parliamentary party

Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman is all set to be the Prime Minister of the country after his partys Members of

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 17, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

GIFT City IFSC set for 1st IPO as XED files RHP with ROC

The IPO will be open to global investors, including NRIs, foreign portfolio investors, institutional investors, and other permitted overseas part

How Ishara Puppet Theatre has turned puppetry into a fine art of modern storytelling

At its forthcoming festival on February 22 in New Delhi, Ishara Puppet Theatre will premiere its new production based on iconic artist Amrita She

Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: 16th Finance Commission report a disappointment, says Thangam Thennarasu

It is disappointing to see that our serious concern toward the increasing levy of cesses and surcharges has not found place in the Commissions re

Hyderabad CP warns of strict action after video shows youths flaunting drugs before deity

Plea in Madras High Court insists I-T dept probe into Ramanathapuram MP Navas Kanis assets

Chief Justices Bench orders notice, returnable by a week, to the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation)

SIR in Hyderabad: Know what to do before BLOs reach your doorstep

Hyderabad: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list is all set to begin in the next few weeks in Telangana, and in view of it, booth-l

Will Bill Gates attend AI Impact Summit? Conflicting claims emerge

Govt sources say Bill Gates will not be attending the Summit while his foundation maintains that he will deliver his keynote as scheduled

Regina Cassandra exposes how Bollywood treated her for being south Indian

Hyderabad: Regina Cassandra, a renowned South Indian actress known for her roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, recently shared her challengi

Athletes Train Their Legs And Lungs For Gulmarg Ahead Of Khelo India Winter Games 2nd Leg

Gulmarg, Feb 17: The picturesque winter wonderland of Gulmarg will be buzzing with sporting action when the second leg of the Khelo India Winter

Sajjanar Warns Of Action After Youth Film Reel Offering Drugs At Temple

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned youth against performing objectionable acts for social media 'likes.'

Watch: Kerala CM Vijayan visits family of Keralas youngest organ donor

Dalit professor accuses Punjab University of caste-based discrimination

Chandigarh: A Dalit assistant professor, Harpreet Singh, has accused the Punjab University of casteism and delaying his promotion based on his ca

Adani Group to Invest $100 Billion in AI Data Centres by 2035

The initiative is expected to catalyse an additional USD 150 billion across server manufacturing, cloud platforms, and supporting industries, cre

Mattancherrys Armaan Collective blends art, music, culture and coffee

A former warehouse, this space will be open through the year for those looking for a dose of culture and fun

Farmers interests safeguarded in India-US trade deal: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Jaipur, Feb 17: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the recent India-US trade deal was finalised after careful consi

BJP Leader Randhawa Clarifies Remarks Amid Uproar In J&K Assembly

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed chaotic scenes for nearly half an hour after Question Hour as Cong

DU bans protests on campus for a month citing law and order concerns

Delhi University has banned all public gatherings on its campus for one month. The university cited concerns over traffic disruption, safety thre

French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Mumbai for his India visit

Unnao rape case: CBI opposes Jaideep Sengars interim bail extension plea

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday, February 17, opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea by Jaideep Sengar, brother o

HAMMER bombs: Here's all about how the guided bomb system that will enhance Indian Rafales strike capability

India and France are set to deepen defense ties with proposed co-production of HAMMER precision-guided munitions and discussions on acquiring 114

T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand Beat Canada To Qualify For Super 8s

New Zealand's top-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips scored unbeaten half-centuries to guide their team to an eight-wicket win over

Kochi designer draws inspiration from indigenous theatre form Chavittunadakam for her Biennale pop-up

Diya John interprets the colours and silhouettes of the theatre form on coastal Kochi for her pop-up in connection with the Kochi Muziris Biennal

CBI Opposes Jaideep Sengar's Plea For Extension Of Interim Bail

Jaideep Sengar who is jailed after the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor's father provided the prescription in support of his plea

Only 30 Pc AI Professionals Women: UN Women Calls for Inclusive Design

Arab noted that a persistent design gap remains globally, warning that fewer women building AI systems means fewer products that reflect women's

Modi, Macron to meet in Mumbai; 30Bn Rafale deal, AI ties on table

Opinion: Opinion | Pak 'Impostors' To Jamaat Trolls: What's Going On With Bangladesh Social Media?

The largest single spends on social media were from DailyNews24, which masquerades as a news organisation but is, in reality, a Jamaat organ. The

Repeated Stomach Issues? Doctors Flag Water, Hygiene Risks Beyond Food

Doctors say recurring diarrhea, typhoid and stomach infections may not always be food-related. Contaminated water and poor hygiene are major trig

Logan Paul Sets Guinness Record With Rs 150 Crore Pokemon Card Sale

Logan Paul sells rare Pikachu Illustrator trading card for $16.49 million, setting a new Guinness World Record and making a significant profit on

India's permanent contribution to world communitys agenda is of enormous importance to us: Antonio Guterres

To a question on Indias role at the U.N., Antonio Guterres said first of all, we have a huge debt of gratitude to India for its presence in U.N.

Indore water contamination: Cong MLAs protest with bottles of contaminated water in MP Assembly complex

Congress leader said that despite several deaths, the government has avoided a discussion on this issue in the Assembly, which is contrary to dem

Behind Trump's Global Tariff Strategy, A Low-Profile But Influential Lawyer

Jamieson Greer has emerged as a key figure in global trade policy, working closely with US President Donald Trump to roll out tariff measures.

Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained

Decision comes in response to recurrent flooding from rising sea levels, especially during full and new moons, which has resulted in loss of life

Assam tables Rs 62,294.78 cr interim budget for FY'27

Assam's Finance Minister Ajanta Neog unveiled an interim budget exceeding Rs 62,000 crore for the coming financial year ahead of the assembly ele

Salman Khans dad, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan admitted to ICU

Hyderabad: Veteran screenwriter and actor Salman Khans father, Salim Khan, has been admitted to the ICU of Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, o

FIR Registered After Kannada TV Actress Alleges Secret Filming in Washroom, Blackmail

In her complaint, the actress, also a reality show contestant, said that she had attended a three-day event organised at Koramangala Indoor Stadi

Who is Dilpreet Bajwa? The 23-year-old Punjab cricketer who rose to become Canada T20 World Cup 2026 captain

Young cricketer Dilpreet Bajwa, born in Punjab, is making waves internationally as he is the captain of Canada at the T20 World Cup at just 23. D

'$200 billion and counting...': Ashwini Vaishnaw announces major investments at AI impact summit

'Accident or murder?': Ajit Pawar's son Rohit Pawar questions 20-day delay plane crash probe

Sewa-II Power Plant Generated Rs 3.6k Cr Revenue Since 2010: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated

Supreme Court says political leaders must foster fraternity, declines plea for speech guidelines

The Supreme Court has called upon petitioners to craft a new request for regulations on political address. Emphasizing the importance of cohesion

5 Teachers Suspended For Facilitating Mass Copying During Exam In Maharashtra

Five teachers, who were caught allegedly facilitating large-scale copying during an HSC (Class 12) examination paper at a centre in Maharashtra's

Model Code of Conduct lifted after Telangana Municipal election process

Hyderabad: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) which was enforced for the second ordinary elections to urban local bodies in Telangana has been lifte

Fire in coach of New Delhi-Chennai express train; no casualty

A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning. Railway officials confirmed

Tell Me Lies Season 3 Finale Episode 8 release time and how to watch worldwide: Will there be a Season 4 or the series ends here? Global streaming timings, final episode spoilers

Tell Me Lies Season 3 Finale Episode 8 release time and how to watch worldwide is now confirmed. The finale streams February 17 on Hulu and Disne

Result Of Hard Work: Rajasthan District Topper Scores 99.62 Percentile In JEE Mains

Dashrath said he has already begun preparing for the JEE Advanced examination, the final stage for admission to IITs and other premier institutio

Surya Grahan 2026 Live Streaming: When, where and how to watch the solar eclipse in India

Solar Eclipse 2026 Live Streaming: The first solar eclipse of 2026, a stunning Ring of Fire annular event, will occur on February 17th. While not

UP Sub-Inspector Killed, 4 Cops Injured As Police SUV Crashes Into Tree

A sub-inspector was killed and four police personnel, including a woman officer, were injured after a speeding police SUV rammed into a tree in U

Sunjay Kapur inheritance case: Delhi HC restrains Priya, Mandhira from defaming each other; says 'conduct yourself with dignity'

The Delhi High Court has ordered Priya Kapur and Mandira Kapur Smith, wife and sister of the late Sunjay Kapur respectively, to cease public alle

Sewa-II Power Plant Generated Rs 3.6k Cr Revenue Since 2010: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated

Kapil Dev, Gavaskar Bat For Jailed Imran Khan, Request Pak For Fair Treatment

Imran Khan's health deteriorates in jail. A group of international captains has called for the fair and humane treatment of the jailed former Pri

Pet Dog Survives Miraculously As Owners Die In Tragic Plane Crash In US

Award-winning pilot Ron Timmermans and wife Barbara died in a plane crash in East Texas after declaring an emergency due to engine trouble; their

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China becomes backdoor hub for Western cars entering Russia amid sanctions over Ukraine war

Tens of thousands of cars are reaching Russia from China. These vehicles bypass Western sanctions and automaker pledges to leave the Russian mark

Malla Reddy Group of Institutions Hosts Indias Largest Mahashivaratri Celebration; 40,000-Strong Gathering Marks a Spiritual Milestone

Fire In Coach Of New Delhi-Chennai Express Train In Maharashtra, None Hurt

A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning, railway officials said.

'Conveniently ignored others': Supreme Court rejects plea against Himanta Sarma, Yogi Adityanath

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea for mandatory constitutional morality guidelines for public officials, citing the petition's focus

Karnataka High Court quashes BJPs defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

The case was filed for allegedly issuing defamatory advertisements in mainstream newspapers against the then BJP government during the campaign f

7 In 10 Indians Plan To Use AI For Online Shopping Despite Privacy Concerns: Survey

The survey was conducted by LocalCircles, a civic engagement platform, across 332 districts and received over 75,000 responses from online shoppe

Chemists' Association Writes To PM Modi Over Concerns Of AI-Generated Fake Prescriptions

In a letter, the chemists' body flagged the growing trend of AI-generated prescriptions, often carrying fictitious hospital names and fabricated

24 of 44 public sector undertakings in J&K loss-making, four non-functional: govt to Assembly

Strengthening and revival of sick or loss-making PSUs, including measures related to infrastructure and manpower, are being examined by the respe

CM Revanth Reddy pitches Telangana as biopharma investment destination

Hyderabad: Issuing a global call for investment in Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, February 17, pledged that his government

Biker throws acid on woman labourer in Punjabs Ludhiana

Ludhiana: An unidentified man on a motorcycle allegedly threw acid on a 40-year-old woman labourer in Punjabs Ludhiana, leaving her injured, poli

Shreyas Mishra JEE Main 2026 Topper: Delhis 17-year-old reveals smart preparation plan behind his 100/100 score

Shreyas Mishra from Delhi scored a perfect 100 score in the JEE Main 2026. The 17-year-old revealed his preparation strategy and said he started

Who is Yuvraj Samra? Meet Canadas 19-yr-old left-hander who hammered a 55-ball ton against NZ and is named after Yuvraj Singh

Nineteen-year-old Yuvraj Samra achieved global recognition by scoring a rapid 55-ball century for Canada against New Zealand in a crucial T20 Wor

Bill Gates praises Andhra Pradeshs AI push, calls India a global digital leader

During a recent visit to Amaravati, Bill Gates, the visionary behind Microsoft, praised the remarkable development seen in Andhra Pradesh. He und

Heavy police deployment in Thorrur Municipality ahead of chairperson election

Hyderabad: Security has been intensified in Thorrur Municipality in Telangana ahead of the rescheduled municipal chairperson election. Police for

Kerala on the cusp of new development chapter under Vision 2031, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

CM says Kerala govt will initiate follow-up action on the three-day Vision 2031 conference recommendations, including legislative measures where

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Tables Interim Budget

Making Budgetary allocations and explaining the flagship schemes of the government and its impact, the Minister said in a federal polity, there w

Malaysia and Japan plan major cross-border carbon capture project, despite climate benefit doubts

Japan intends to export its carbon emissions to Malaysia for storage. This pioneering Southeast Asian project aims to capture and bury carbon dio

Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: Governments outstanding debt expected to increase to 10.71 lakh crore

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, while presenting the Interim Budget 2026-27, pointed to a lack of cooperation from the Union government towa

Power meets poise: The new BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro

BMWs X3 has long been the understated all-rounder in the luxury SUV space, but the new 30 xDrive M Sport Pro adds a noticeably sharper edge. We r

PM Modi Debuts Indigenous AI Smart Glass Sarvam Kaze at Summit

Modi tried the device during his walkthrough after inaugurating the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

NGT Upholds Environmental Clearance For Great Nicobar Project

National Green Tribunal directs strict compliance with EC conditions

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Review | Rugged build, balanced performance in place of future-ready specs

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ that aims to push the boundaries with better durability, camera clarity and battery innovation

Lalu Prasad Yadav bail case: SC adjourns hearing to April 22

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of Lalu Prasad Yadav to April 22. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh deferred the m

Kennedy interview: Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone on stepping into Anurag Kashyaps neo-noir thriller

Actors Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone open up on essaying complex characters in Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy, all set to stream on ZEE5

At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan

Northwest Pakistan witnessed deadly violence on Monday. Two bomb attacks and a gunfight claimed the lives of at least 11 security personnel and t

No Phone Policy at Rashmika-Vijay Deverakonda Wedding

The guest list is very small, and a strict no-phone policy will be in place. Even the photography team has signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs

How a 19-year-old MP NEET aspirant argued his own case in Supreme Court and won MBBS seat

NEET aspirant Supreme Court case: A 19-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh successfully argued his own case before the Supreme Court, secu

India engaging global partners more intensively, says EAM S Jaishankar; cites recent trade deals

India is actively engaging with global partners from a strong stance. Recent trade agreements highlight this enhanced international cooperation.

Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035

The company said this investment will also catalyse an additional $150 billion across server manufacturing, cloud platforms, and supporting indus

Watch: CBSE Board Exams 2026 begin amid excitement and nervousness across India

The CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams have begun today, with over 46 lakh students appearing nationwide. Students arrived at their exam centres wi

Free power to handlooms, power-looms to be rolled out from April 1 in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Finance MinisterPayyavulaKeshav said the scheme will provide 200 units of free power per month to handloom weavers and 500 units to power-

France's Macron Eyes Fighter Jet Deal in India

France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a possible contract for 114 additional French D

Maragadha Naanayam 2: Aadhi, Nikkii Galrani and Priya Bhavani Shankars sequel film launched

Maragadha Naanayam 2 also features Sathyaraj, Munishkanth, Anandaraj, Danie, Arunraja Kamaraj, and Muruganandam in pivotal roles.

Kalithimbam tribal hamlet in Erode gets bus service

In the absence of a bus facility, students faced hardship while traversing the forest stretch and had sought the introduction of at least two ser

How prenatal infections shape newborn health

About 6062% of pregnant women are estimated to experience some form of infection during their prenatal period. If not detected early, such infect