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Ibomma Ravi Gets Bail in Piracy Case

CCS alleges accused ran one of Indias largest movie piracy and betting ad networks, causing massive losses to Telugu film industry

17 Feb 2026 5:29 pm
Gap Between India and Pakistan is Quite Vast, 8-1 Record is Going To Get Bigger: Sanjay Bangar

Sanjay Bangar shared his thoughts on Indias performance against Pakistan, Ishan Kishans knock, and how the pacers set the tone in the powerplay by snaring three wickets

17 Feb 2026 5:26 pm
Iran Fires Live Missiles Into Strait of Hormuz as New Round of Nuclear Talks Begins

Drill comes as US increases military presence Last week, Trump said the USS Gerald R. Ford, the worlds largest aircraft carrier, was being sent from the Caribbean Sea to the Mideast to join other warships and military assets the U.S. has built up in the region

17 Feb 2026 5:22 pm
Gujarat Passes Bill Allowing 10-Hour Workdays

The Bill also proposes that any woman, with her consent, can work on the night shift between 9 pm and 6 am at any shop or establishment

17 Feb 2026 5:15 pm
Hyderabads Pro-Growth Ecosystem Makes It a Strategic Pivot for Tredence

Trendence CFO Pratap Daruka explains why Hyderabads workforce growth and government backing make it the ideal launchpad for Tredences next phase of AI expansion.

17 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
India AI Impact Summit: Vaishnaw Apologizes for Day-1 Issues

Vaishnaw said the Summit team is open to feedback and has set up a war room to promptly address issues

17 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
TGSWREIS Students Excel in JEE Main 2026

Over 337 students likely qualify for JEE Advanced; 26 secure above 90 percentile

17 Feb 2026 4:45 pm
Security Heightened After Bomb Threats in Gujarat and Punjab

Security had already been strengthened in and around Fortis Hospital in Mohali after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted there

17 Feb 2026 4:45 pm
Karnataka: Women Flock KSIC Outlet As Only 40 Sarees Are Up For Grabs

However, not all who wait in long queues end up buying their favorite silk sarees. Some eager to buy their favourite sarees have to drop their idea of buying their saree over an expensive price tag as Mysuru Silk sarees start with a price tag of Rs 25,000 and above

17 Feb 2026 4:44 pm
SC Expresses Concern Over Growing Trend of Lawyers Using AI to File Pleas

The bench made the observations while hearing a PIL filed by academician Roop Rekha Verma seeking guidelines on political speeches

17 Feb 2026 4:33 pm
Aujla Urges Officials to Upgrade Air India Long-Haul Fleet for Travelers

Aujla said that the state of aircrafts remains poor despite paying high fares for the commute

17 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
Rain Threatens To Knock Australia Out Of T20 World Cup 2026

If the game were to be washed out and the points shared then Australia, who lost to Sri Lanka on Monday night, would be unable to qualify from the group

17 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
Clean Roads or Face Suspension, Says Revanth in MAUD Review

CM Reviews MAUD, Orders Smart Poles Study, PPP Skywalks and Strict Action on Illegal Hoardings

17 Feb 2026 4:25 pm
Kiwis Bounce Back To Seal Super Eight Spot

Earlier, Yuvraj not only lived up to his name but also etched it into the record books. Named after Indias World Cup hero, the 19-year-old Canadian produced a swashbuckling 110 off 65 deliveries, studded with six towering sixes and a flurry of boundaries

17 Feb 2026 4:20 pm
Tredence Scales Operations Announces New Innovation Centre In Hyderabad

The newly launched centre will leverage Telangana's premier GCC, Pharma & AI talent ecosystem.

17 Feb 2026 4:06 pm
PM Modi Meets French President Macron During His Fourth India Visit In Mumbai

In a post on X, the Governor of Maharashtra said, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi arrived in Maharashtra Lok Bhavan Mumbai for his meeting with the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron. The Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat Acharya Devvrat welcomed the Prime Minister at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai.Both leaders also shared a hug upon meeting

17 Feb 2026 4:06 pm
India linking With Global Partners From Position Of Strength: EAM S Jaishankar

India will also be more salient in the global calculus of production, on services, technology, skills and knowledge, S Jaishankar emphasised.

17 Feb 2026 4:04 pm
Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman Sworn in as Prime Minister

The leader was sworn in by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, in a ceremony held outside the parliament building, and broadcast on state television

17 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Polls Schedule Announcement for 4 States, 1 UT Likely in Mid-March; Polls in April: Sources

While the five-year term of Puducherry ends on June 15, the terms of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal end on May 20, 23, 10 and seven respectively.

17 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Canada's Yuvraj Becomes Youngest To Hit Hundred in T20 World Cup

The youngster, who was named after Indian swashbuckler Yuvraj Singh by his cricket fan father Baljit Samra, was playing in only his 19th T20 International since making his debut in March last year

17 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
Kharge Criticizes Government for AI Summit Chaos and Embarrassment

Kharge alleged that founders, exhibitors and visitors had to face extreme distress due to the prime minister gatecrashing for a photo opportunity on the very first day (Monday) of the five-day Summit

17 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
Sydney Man Jailed For Mailing Reptiles In Popcorn Bags

A district court in Sydney ordered 8 year jail to the man, 61-year-old Neil Simpson

17 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
Telangana Govt. Allows Staff to Leave at 4 pm during Ramzan Month

Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao issued a memo in this regard here on Tuesday

17 Feb 2026 3:33 pm
Iran, United States Hold New Talks in Geneva

Mediated by Oman, the discussions are aimed at averting the possibility of US military action, with Tehran expressing cautious optimism at Washington's more realistic position on its nuclear programme

17 Feb 2026 3:32 pm
Major Heist at MLA Dulipalla Narendras Mothers House in Ponnur

Thieves decamp with 43 savaralu of gold, 10 kg silver and 1 lakh cash; Ponnur Police launch investigation

17 Feb 2026 3:17 pm
Na Jaane Kaun Aa Gaya Not a Love Story, But a Love War

We were best friends for 13 years before we dated. That made it beautiful but also complicated. Eventually, I felt our life visions didn't align. I dream big. I want to travel the world, achieve a lot professionally, and constantly grow. I needed a partner who dreamt at the same scale

17 Feb 2026 3:14 pm
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.'

17 Feb 2026 2:27 pm
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, creating a projected USD 250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem in India, Adani Enterprises, the group's flagship firm, said in a statement

17 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
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 Canada

17 Feb 2026 2:14 pm
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 was not genuine but fabricated, says CBI

17 Feb 2026 2:10 pm
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 realities

17 Feb 2026 2:10 pm
Infosys Partners With Anthropic For AI Solutions

A key focus will be agentic AI - systems capable of independently handling multi-step tasks such as claims processing, compliance reviews and code generation and testing

17 Feb 2026 2:07 pm
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 Stadium.

17 Feb 2026 2:00 pm
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 were several instances in the past where states had been unfairly treated by the union government

17 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
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

17 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
NGT Upholds Environmental Clearance For Great Nicobar Project

National Green Tribunal directs strict compliance with EC conditions

17 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
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), a source told the portal.

17 Feb 2026 1:11 pm
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 Dassault Rafale fighter jets

17 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
MCA Invites Team Bids For T20 Mumbai Womens League

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will launch the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League on June 1, featuring three teams

17 Feb 2026 12:39 pm
Apple Revamps Video Podcasts as Industry Shifts Toward Visuals

Apple is partnering with hosting platforms, including Amazons Art19 and SiriusXMs Simplecast and AdsWizz, to ensure podcasters can deliver their video episodes to the app

17 Feb 2026 12:36 pm
India-Queensland Ties in Focus at BioAsia 2026

Queensland returns to India for the third consecutive year, underscoring deepening strategic engagement with Indias life sciences and healthcare ecosystem

17 Feb 2026 12:31 pm
Revanth Reddy Pitches Telangana as Biopharma Investment Destination

Revanth Reddy said Telangana is no longer just competing within India, but with top global clusters even as the city has transformed into the world's preferred destination for global capability centre

17 Feb 2026 12:22 pm
Pakistan Lost The Game In The First Innings : Waqar Younis

Former Pakistan Captain Waqar Younis praised Indias superior preparation

17 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
If Sri Lanka Do Not Win The Trophy AT Home, It will Be Disappointing : Nasser Hussain

All these conditions are in their favour, so there are expectation from Sri Lanka team

17 Feb 2026 12:11 pm
Kamal Haasan, Sivakarthikeyan Reunite for 'Seyon'; First Look Unveiled

Seyon' marks the second collaboration between Sivakarthikeyan and Kamal Haasan's production banner, Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI).

17 Feb 2026 12:09 pm
There Is Absolutely No Contest Between India And Pakistan Anymore : Irfan Pathan

The rivalry exists because of history and what has happened off the field, not because of what we see on the cricket field : Irfan Pathan

17 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
Bill Gates to Skip India AI Summit Amid Epstein File Controversy

Gates name has also been removed from the summits official website listing attendees

17 Feb 2026 11:58 am
Hamnet Review: Grief, Parenthood, and A Shakespearean Tragedy

Hamnet is currently nominated for 8 Academy Awards this year, and Jesse Buckley stands as the frontrunner to win her first Best Actress Oscar award.

17 Feb 2026 11:57 am
Goa Is Like a Second Home: Naga Chaitanya

Raoul Hyman laid the foundation with a clinical opening stint, setting the fastest lap of 53.527s and steadily stretching his lead on the tight street circuit.

17 Feb 2026 11:55 am
Civic Polls Results LIVE @ 12 pm: BRS Wins Ibrahimpatnam Municipality

While 106 municipalities have been decided, elections to another 11 municipalities including Ibrahimpatnam, Khyatanpally and Thorrur were put off for various reasons

17 Feb 2026 11:49 am