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AI for people, applying technology for social good

Artificial intelligence must help advance social justice, inclusive work, and equitable growth

19 Feb 2026 1:18 am
Indias moment to restoring balance to copyright

Rigid copyright laws are undermining access, creativity and technological progress

19 Feb 2026 1:16 am
What the scrapping of reservation means for Muslims in Maharashtra

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan asked why the BJP-led government had scrapped the decision soon after Ajit Pawar's demise, when Mr. Pawar had taken the decision in 2014

19 Feb 2026 1:07 am
Delhi Police cracks down on online sale of large knives

The police initiated the action after finding that perpetrators of at least two recent incidents of stabbing had procured knives online

19 Feb 2026 1:01 am
India will lead the Global South one day: Mohan Bhagwat in Lucknow

Mohan Bhagwat's remarks assume significance, as they come amid the recent tariff controversy with the U.S.

19 Feb 2026 12:56 am
Court rejects bail applications of three accused in biker death case

Kamal Dhyani, who worked at a private bank in Rohini, was returning home on the intervening night of February 5 and 6 when he fell into the pit, sustaining fatal injuries

19 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Blow to justice, say kin after 17 acquitted in Chhattisgarh father-son murder case

Raheem Ummad Mohammad, 55, and son Idul Mohammad, 35, were found dead following communal violence in Bemetara district in 2023

19 Feb 2026 12:50 am
RS polls on March 16; DMK, AIADMK to accommodate allies

Both parties are faced with a situation where they have to fulfil the demand of some smaller parties to allot a Rajya Sabha berth as a condition for an alliance in the Assembly polls.

19 Feb 2026 12:50 am
DMK alliance remains intact: VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan

The Congress will remain in the alliance and there need be no doubt over this, says VCK leader

19 Feb 2026 12:47 am
CM launches 2,158-cr. DJB projects to resolve old water, sewage issues

Over 1,250 crore allocated for water supply works; public funds being used for first timeto fulfil residents needs, says Gupta; amnesty scheme for water bill payments extended till Aug.

19 Feb 2026 12:44 am
Odisha govt.s directions to shut forest rights cells prompt Central scrutiny

Tribal Affairs Ministry inquiring into States directions to shut FRA Cells, sack staff; the most recent order, on Tuesday, directs closing 50 subdivisional cells and clearing pending claims by March end

19 Feb 2026 12:38 am
Water hyacinth chokes parts of Adyar river, sparks mosquito menace in city

The trash boom barriers upstream of Thiru.Vi.Ka. bridge is lifted at times to release the accumulated water hyacinth downstreaminstead of clearing it, residents say

19 Feb 2026 12:19 am
MTC to operate special buses from Egmore station during redevelopment work

The Southern Railway will be reducing the number of suburban train services on the Beach-Tambaram section for a period of 45 days starting from February 20

19 Feb 2026 12:13 am
WesleyKoolhof Interview | Doubles tennis is a great different discipline

Dutchman WesleyKoolhofbelieves singles and doubles can coexist and dispels the notion that doubles players arebad tennis players; the former World No. 1 and 2023 Wimbledon champion also feels that fast and spectacular doubles can be the perfect complement to chess-like singles

18 Feb 2026 11:59 pm
18 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
Multi-speciality hospitals to be set up in State under PPP model

The initiative aims at strengthening healthcare access across the State, Health Minister Satya Kumar informs Legislative Assembly

18 Feb 2026 11:48 pm
Bill passed allowing voter registration in PR institutions four times a year

The amendment allows voter registration on four qualifying dates each year January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, and aligns Panchayat Raj institutions with the existing system followed for Assembly and Parliament elections

18 Feb 2026 11:45 pm
Govt. to further simplify process of deleting private lands from 22A list

Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu notes that land issues persist across the State and stresses effective implementation of guidelines

18 Feb 2026 11:41 pm
Assembly passes two Bills removing leprosy references from State Laws

Both seek to remove discriminatory references to persons affected or cured of the disease

18 Feb 2026 11:39 pm
18 Feb 2026 11:26 pm
Road transport corporation employees call for Bengaluru Chalo protest despite partial arrears release

JAC urged all KSRTC employees to participate in the protest in large numbers and clarified that there was no change in the Bengaluru Chalo programme

18 Feb 2026 11:23 pm
Watch: M.K. Stalin | India now stands at a constitutional juncture that calls for recalibration rather than complacency

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin calls for a fundamental recalibration of Union-State relations

18 Feb 2026 11:15 pm
Police, CRPF raze 44 Maoist-built monuments in Gadchiroli

The operation underscores the changing security landscape in Gadchiroli, where the administration is focusing on development and security after years of insurgency

18 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
Kerala government moves Supreme Court after High Court stalls public survey

Kerala says High Court intruded into matters of public policy by putting on hold governments Nava Keralam Citizen Response Programme

18 Feb 2026 11:03 pm
Court order violated at Aland shrine site, alleges Siddalinga Swami

The seer claims that trees and vegetation surrounding the Raghav Chaitanya Shivalinga on the Ladle Mashak Dargahs premises had been cleared and a platform-like structure had been constructed at the spot recently.

18 Feb 2026 10:58 pm
T20 World Cup | Mohammad Nabi still has a lot of cricket left in him: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan said that no team could be taken lightly and they had to beat the big teams to advance deep in any event

18 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
Amid global uncertainty, assertive Sanae Takaichi has the mandate to pursue structural reforms: Sanjaya Baru

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi belongs to the Abe lineage and represents continuity with his twin emphasis on restoring Japans economic competitiveness and enhancing its strategic relevance, says public policy analyst Sanjaya Baru

18 Feb 2026 10:50 pm
India stays out of joint statement criticising Israels West Bank plans

Indias decision not to sign the statement or join the U.S.-led Board of Peace seen as linked to Modis upcoming visit to Israel

18 Feb 2026 10:49 pm
Intense U.S. naval, air power buildup sets stage for potential Iran war

Washington currently has 13 warships in the West Asia: one aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln nine destroyers and three littoral combat ships, with more on the way, according to a U..S official

18 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
Centre to bring 1,954 border villages under development scheme

Vibrant Village Programme, originally aimed at areas along China border, will now be launched in villages along Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar also

18 Feb 2026 10:36 pm