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Maharashtra CET Cell extends registration for MBA/MMS, MHT courses

According to official notices issued on Friday, the registration deadline for MAH-MBA/MMS CET has been extended to February 25, while for MAH-MHT

Top analyst says Prince Andrew's arrest could force King Charles to consider stepping aside

A CNN royal commentator warns that Prince Andrew's recent arrest in the UK could cast a significant shadow over King Charles III's reign. The arr

IAS officers Vaidya, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah Relieved From J&K After Transfer

JAMMU, Feb 20: The General Administration Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government today relieved two IAS officers from the Union Territory

'Cannot be planted somewhere else': Calcutta High Court backs fisher-seller father in custody row

The Calcutta High Court has decided that an eight-year-old boy will continue to live with his father, with whom he has been staying for the past

NH Toll Plazas May Go Cashless From April 1; NHAI Proposes Only FASTag, UPI Payments

New Delhi, Feb 20: Highways authority NHAI is considering discontinuing cash payments at highway toll plazas from April 1, requiring commuters to

What is ALS? Signs, treatment options and prognosis as Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane passes away

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrigs disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that damages motor neurons controllin

Hyderabad: CBI Court Receives Second Hoax Bomb Threat

A thorough check was conducted in the court premises and the threat was declared as hoax, police said

China-bound exports in double digits even as US shipments fall and trade deficit widens: RBI

India's merchandise trade deficit widened in January 2026 as imports outpaced exports, driven by a surge in gold and silver shipments. Despite ex

Gaza death toll in first 16 months of war far higher than reported: Lancet study

Gaza Strip: More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 16 months of Israels military campaign in Gaza Strip, significantly exceed

Post SIR, voter base in Gujarat, Lakshdweep, Puducherry shrinks by nearly 69 lakhs

Gujarat, Lakshadweep and Puducherry recently published their respective final electoral rolls as part of the poll roll cleanup exercise

Meenakshi Choudhary Bollywood-bound

She is debuting in Hindi opposite Akshay Kumar

Why are gold and silver prices fluctuating so often, and is it complete manipulation? Bullion price movements, analysts insights, metals market outlook explained

Why are gold and silver prices fluctuating so often, and is it complete manipulation? Gold prices increased due to US-Iran tensions, falling Euro

Darshan of fig tree wood Perumal idol at Kumbakonam temple from March 1 to 10

India super-fortunate to have young people embracing AI, policymakers giving digital push: IMF chief

India is fortunate with a young population embracing AI. Policymakers are investing in digital infrastructure and removing entrepreneurship barri

Include 50 per cent import duty on apples: Mehbooba Mufti to Modi

Srinagar: Emphasising that the interim Indo-US trade deal would take a toll on the nations farmers and fruit growers, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on

7 foods to avoid within 1 hour of waking up

Many of us rely on a morning ritual to kickstart our day, but consuming certain foods too quickly after waking can sabotage your energy and diges

Trumps tariffs face Supreme Court ruling today: Heres how it could hit your wallet

Supreme Court tariff ruling impact on consumers Americans may see relief as the Supreme Court considers President Trump's tariffs. A ruling again

Govt announces seven measures to help boost exports

New Delhi: The government on Friday, February 20, announced seven measures, including credit assistance for e-commerce exporters and support for

Abandoned by mother, baby monkey Punch finds comfort in stuffed orangutan; charms zoo visitors

Punch has rarely been seen without the orangutan since, dragging the cuddly toy everywhere even though it is bigger than him, and delighting fans

OPS supporter and AIADMK MLA praises CM on final day of Assembly

With the blessings of former Chief Ministers M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa, Stalin would win the upcoming Assembly election, says Ayyappa

Kerala government sets record price of 150 a kg for raw cashew nut

The move is expected to provide immediate relief to cashew farmers while ensuring that cashew factories have a steady and reliable supply of raw

Electronic weighing scales at DPCs are tampered with, say farmers

Congress a national shame, says Rijiju after protest at AI Summit

The BJP said that at a time when India is hosting a prestigious global AI Summit, showcasing its innovation and leadership in technology, the Con

IRS alerts taxpayers to $525 fines with interest if you miss this key 60-day rule

The IRS has warned taxpayers about a strict 60-day rule for filing taxes. People who file very late may face a minimum $525 penalty plus interest

Only Family And Close Friends To Attend Vijay-Rashmika Nuptials

So far, no one from the Telugu or Hindi film industries has been invited for the wedding. The very private event at Udaipur will be attended by o

Chasing shadows: How VPNs keep Delhi school hoaxers out of reach

Bomb hoaxes continue to target Delhi schools. Police face challenges tracing threats due to VPNs and encrypted emails. Perpetrators use internati

Green Bengalurus air quality on par with the Netherlands: Dutch PM Dick Schoof

During his brief tour to Bengaluru, the Netherlands PM visited IISc, the Philips Innovation Campus, and the citys Traffic Management Centre (TMC)

India can double its share in global media with AI adoption, JioStar Vice Chairman Uday Shankar

NEW DELHI, Feb 20:India has the opportunity to double its share in the global media market through bold adoption of artificial intelligence, JioS

Shakira headed to India for the Feeding India Concert 2026

New Delhi, Feb 20: Global pop icon Shakira, popular for global chartbusters such as Hips Dont Lie, Whenever Wherever and Waka Waka (This Time for

Top news of the day: Supreme Court directs appointment of judicial officers for Bengal SIR; India signs pact to join U.S.-led Pax Silica, and more

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Excess supply triggers crash in prices of shallot in Tiruchi market

Traders say the prices may remain low for the next two months; say the market in Tiruchi has received 300 tonnes of stocks as against the demand

57-year-old Sikh man kidnapped in US

NEW YORK, Feb 20: A 57-year-old Sikh man has allegedly been kidnapped from the Tracy area in Californias San Joaquin County. The San Joaquin Coun

Schools in Hyderabad change timings for Ramzan 2026

Hyderabad: Some schools in Hyderabad have made changes to their timings during Ramzan 2026. A school in the city mentioned that the adjustments h

Evening news wrap: SC orders judicial officers to be part of SIR duty in Bengal; Centre slams Congress' 'topless' protest at AI Summit

From 1891 to 2026: Inside Hyderabads library culture

Hyderabad has always been a city where centuries coexist. On one hand, Irani cafes and IT towers share the same neighbourhood, and on the other,

Japan remains committed top peace treaty with Russia: Foreign Minister

TOYYO, Feb 20: Japan continues to adhere to its policy of resolving the territorial issue and concluding a peace treaty with Russia, and also pro

Releaf Wellness Launches Indias 1st Small-Molecule Herbal Solutions

The company has been incubated at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and holds certifications from the Ministry of AYUSH and th

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn

DUBAI, Feb 20: Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, c

Book of the Day: Anything You Want by Derek Sivers A manifesto for entrepreneurs who refuse the rulebook

Book of the Day: Readers often call Anything You Want liberating, especially those who feel disconnected from corporate jargon and inflexible man

Over 54,908 crore projects take off in Kerala a year after invest summit: Minister Rajeeve

The summit received EoIs worth 1,81,209 crore from 449 investors

Was Epstein a spy of any nation's intel agency?: Billionaire Les Wexner faces fiery Dems grilling

Australia vs Oman T20 World Cup 2026: Match preview, playing 11, pitch, weather report & more

Australia vs Oman Live Streaming: Australia faces Oman in a crucial ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match on February 20. The final group-st

Gujarat, Lakshdweep, Puducherry Voter Base Shrinks By Nearly 69L Post SIR

Gujarat, Lakshadweep and Puducherry recently published their respective final electoral rolls as part of the poll roll cleanup exercise

37 years after burial in Kasaragod, priests remains reinterred beside wife in Kottayam

Mortal remains of Rev. Alexandros Cor Episcopa were exhumed from a grave in Kasaragod and reinterred beside his wife in Kottayam

Jyotirmath authorities lock building after namaz video sparks tension

Authorities in Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, locked an under-construction building after a video showed namaz being offered there, sparking tensions.

Book fair in Tiruchi has been attracting high footfall

Stalls at the fair, organised by the district administration, the Directorate of Public Libraries and BAPASI, have been witnessing good demand fo

T.N. Assembly: State government withdraws contentious Private Universities (Amendment) Bill

Within a few days of the Bill being passed in the House last year amid opposition from the AIADMK and a few other parties, Higher Education Minis

Indias core sectors growth loses steam, slows to 4% in January

India's core infrastructure sectors expanded by 4.0% in January 2026, a slowdown from December's 4.7% growth. This moderation was primarily drive

'First-ever' Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF) starts on March 25: Ticket price, venue details inside

The national capital is gearing up for a major cultural transformation with the launch of the first-ever Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF)

Piyush Goyal hits back at Rahul Gandhis $100B US import claims, calls him detached from reality

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Video: Shoaib Malik allegedly flirts with married actress on show

Islamabad: Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who frequently makes headlines not only for his performances on the field but also for his personal

Flash Mob, Youremyeyesbaby and The Milenium Force catch the eye

Puducherry BJPs alliance for Assembly polls only with AINRC for now: Nirmal Kumar Surana

The alliance with the AINRC has been sealed, and we are in talks with other parties, the party in-charge for Puducherry added

Amit Shah Slams Congress For 'Changing Demography' of Assam

Pointing out that BJP government led by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has focused on both security and development, Mr Shah reiterated that

APSCHE extends time till February 23 to register for certification course on quantum computing

The certification examination was being conducted in association with National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, APSCHE Secretary explai

Two lorries laden with paddy seized in Thanjavur

AI Summit 2026: Youth Congress members stage shirtless protest; 10 detained

The protesters marched into Exhibition Hall No 5, wearing or holding white T-shirts printed with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Pr

Rishab Sharma Supported His Discipleship To Pt Ravi Shankar With Photos

Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has released official statement against claims denying him as a youngest and last disciple of Pt Ravi Shankar.

3 Tourism Projects Worth Rs 307 Lakh Completed In Ramgarh, Another Underway: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said three tourism projects have been completed in in Ramgarh constituenc

RBI minutes signal firmer growth path, muted price pressures after February hold

India's economy is set for strong growth. Policymakers are watching closely as inflation stays low. This gives them flexibility. Economic momentu

Include 50% Import Duty On Apples, Save J&Ks Fruit Industry: Mehbooba Mufti To Modi

Srinagar, Feb 20: Emphasising that the interim Indo-US trade deal would take a toll on the nations farmers and fruit growers, PDP chief Mehbooba

Extraordinary decision: SC orders deployment of judicial officers for Bengal SIR

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, February 20, directed the Calcutta High Court to assign judicial officers to help complete the Special In

Rupee plummets 31 paise to settle at 90.99 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 20 (PTI) The rupee plunged 31 paise to settle at 90.99 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a strong American curr

GCCs to drive up to 50% of India office demand; US to dominate while UK & EU to gain share- says Colliers India

India's forex reserves rises by $8.66 bn to hit an all-time high of $725.7 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $8.66 billion to reach an unprecedented $725.727 billion in the week ending February 13. This signifi

Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor's former stately home, day after his arrest

Police have concluded their search there but are still searching Royal Lodge, his 30-room former home in the grounds of Windsor Castle, just west

Fractal launches Vaidya 2.0, outperforming leading frontier models on Healthcare AI Benchmarks

J&K Govt Places CEO Bandipora Under Suspension Pending Probe

Jammu, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended Mr. Balbir Kumar, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Bandipora, with immediate effect pe

Youth Congress Workers Hold Shirtless Protest At AI Summit, 10 Detained

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: A group of Indian Youth Congress workers on Friday staged a dramatic shirtless protest at an AI Impact Summit exhibition hall,

Exercise prudence in Sabarimala gold theft probe, says Edneer Mutt head

Agencies must exercise caution and responsibility in the case, the head says over the arrest of the Sabarimala temples chief priest who had been

PM Modi, Sri Lankan President take stock of Indo-Lanka ties on the sidelines of AI summit

Talks covered bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, skilling, culture, blue economy, according

In Focus podcast | Rubios Munich speech: A call for unapologetic Western domination?

Suhasini Haidar speaks to us about Marco Rubios call to Make the West Great Again and its implications for the world.

Theatre The Myth of Reality OTT Release: When and where to watch Rima Kallingals acclaimed film online

The internationally acclaimed Malayalam film Theatre: The Myth of Reality is finally set for its digital debut after a successful theatrical and

Dangers of AI prompts: Palo Alto Networks CEO shares why even your wife shouldn't know what you are chatting with ChatGPT or Gemini

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warned that AI tools are rapidly gaining deep personal insights, potentially knowing users better than their

Nandyal MP Shabari participates in consecration of temple in Old Muchumarri village

Communal clash in Jabalpur district; damages shops and vehicles

Tension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district after members of two communities clashed near Azad Chowk. Stone-pelting and vand

Sudha Reddy Foundation & MEIL Upgrade Classrooms at Hyderabad School

Sudha Reddy, founder of SRF, said, For many children, especially those facing challenges at home, a proper desk and chair mean more than just fur

9 Years Later, Delhi Court Acquits Brazilian Man In Cocaine Seizure Case

Kashmir is experiencing an unusually warm winter, with day temperatures settling 9-11 degrees above the normal in several areas making the month

Sensex rebounds 316 points, Nifty ends above 25,550; banks, metal stocks lead recovery

NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Titan, Maruti Suzuki In

'Need To Work With India At Full Speed On AI': German Minister To NDTV

Karsten Wildberger said Germany was embracing AI at full speed as part of a broader effort to modernise governance and make life easier for citiz

Sensex rebounds 316 pts, Nifty ends above 25,550; banks, metal stocks lead recovery

Mumbai, Feb 20 (PTI) Stock markets rebounded on Friday with the benchmark Sensex closing higher by 316 points after heavy buying in banking and m

SMC Executive Engineer Suspended Over Alleged Irregularities In Eidgah Road Works

Jammu, Feb 20: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Er. Imtiaz Ahmad, In-charge Executive En

Watch: What is Pax Silica?

India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative focused on artificial intelligence and secure supply chains, signalling a reset in In

Government announces seven measures to help boost e-commerce exports

These measures are part of the Rs 25,060-crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out

Swanand Kirkire joins Sooraj Barjatyas next directorial Yeh Prem Mol Liya

The film also stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari Wagh

Priyanka Gandhi: Zubeen Garg is voice of Assams soul

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Zubeen Garg's cremation ground. She described the singer as the 'voice of Assam's soul' and stated he was above pol

Bengali Author Sankar Who Transformed Mundane Urban Life Into Timeless Tales Dies At 92

The Sahitya Akademi award-winning writer, best known for his iconic novel Chowringhee and a body of work that chronicled the aspirations, anxieti

'PM Modi torn between grips of US & China': Rahul returns with jiu-jitsu analogy; explains why he used it in Parliament

Cash-for-jobs allegation: Will face the case legally, says K.N. Nehru

The Madras High Court, earlier on Friday, ordered the registration of an FIR based on the materials shared by the ED