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Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Slams Assam CM For Targeting Gaurav Gogoi

She went on saying, The way Gaurav ji (Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi) and his family are being targeted proves that this kind of politics is wrong. I think the people of Assam know that the other side is rattled by him. This is the reason why all this is happening. It is because he is walking on the right path, he is being attacked...It is like a badge of honour

20 Feb 2026 3:18 pm
West Bengal SIR: SC Orders Culcutta HC to Help With SIR Process in State

The top court asked Calcutta HC to spare serving judicial officers along with some former judicial officers who can then in each district revisit/dispose of pending claims under category of logical discrepancy

20 Feb 2026 3:08 pm
Can Build The Human Genome in 20 Years: Adrian Woolfson

ADRIAN WOOLFSON, scientist and founder of Genyro, has authored a brave new book, 'On the Future of Species'. Here, Woolfson examines with SUCHETA DASGUPTA the future of humanity in a world of AI and ABI

20 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur Set to Tie the Knot on March 11 in Intimate Ceremony

In December 2025, Kritika offered a glimpse into their breakfast date, showing them adorably posing for the camera

20 Feb 2026 2:48 pm
Kerala Hikes Dearness Allowance To 35 Pc For Employees, Pensioners

The enhanced allowances to be disbursed along with the March salary, according to a government order.

20 Feb 2026 2:43 pm
India Needs War-room to Monitor AI Developments: Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad can build an AI war-room for India with the support of the Central government. We need to establish an AI university of global standards with top facilities with a special focus on research: Revanth Reddy

20 Feb 2026 2:21 pm
Mahesh Babu Recalls Intimidating First Day in the Wild for Varanasi

Varanasi will be released in theatres on 7 April 2027.

20 Feb 2026 2:20 pm
AI-Biological Intelligence Convergence Can Transform Healthcare: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

She noted that biological systems function like distributed data centres, processing information with minimal energy compared to gigawatt-powered AI systems

20 Feb 2026 2:11 pm
Kerala Court Sentences 5 To Life Term For Beating Man To Death

District court said that such instances of mob lynching should be discouraged.

20 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
Shakira to Return to India After 20 Years; Check Out Tickets and More

The singer will perform in Mumbai at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

20 Feb 2026 1:53 pm
India-US Interim Trade Pact Likely To Be Operationalised in April: Goyal

A three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the US on February 23

20 Feb 2026 1:45 pm
6-Year-Old Killed As E-Rickshaw Overturns In Delhi's Janakpuri

Grandmother's pleas for help fell on deaf ears, says family

20 Feb 2026 1:32 pm
Allu Arjun Karnataka Fan Club Kicks Off, Strengthening His Pan-India Stardom

Following Karnataka, similar fan associations are expected to be launched in states like Kerala, further strengthening his nationwide appeal.

20 Feb 2026 1:31 pm
Macron Features 'Dhurandhar' Song in India Visit Video

The 43-second montage, shared by Macron on X after concluding his visit, offered glimpses of ceremonial welcomes, warm embraces with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, temple visits, cultural engagements and even a street jog in Mumbai

20 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Heritage Foods Follows Stringent Quality Norms, Empowers Farmers: Nara Bhuvaneswari

Her remarks come at a time when the firm promoted by the family members of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has come under attack from the opposition YSR Congress, which has allegedly linked it to Indapur Daily, which supplied ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

20 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
SC Rejects Petition Against Naming Religious Structures After Babur

After a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta showed its disinclination in entertaining the plea, the counsel appearing for the petitioner withdrew it

20 Feb 2026 1:21 pm
Pichai's Coffee Stop Brings India's GI-Tagged Coffee to Spotlight

Savouring Malabar Arabica, Pichai interacted with baristas (trained coffee professionals) and experienced the flavours of India's premium Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged coffees

20 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
Ravi Mantha and Epstein!

As for his alleged connection to Epstein, to be fair to the man, the emails in question largely reflect attempts to secure meetings for potential business opportunities

20 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
Suspected Animal Hunting Explosive Injures Boy At Belthangady

Preliminary inquiry revealed that the exploded object was likely a crude explosive planted by miscreants for hunting wild animals.

20 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
Pakistan Offers Incentives to Apple for Local iPhone Manufacturing

Apple has also agreed to refurbish iPhones in Pakistan for re-export under the new framework

20 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
Centre of Excellence for AI, Quantum to Come Up at Amaravati: Naidu

The CoE will position Amaravati as a Digital Embassy for secure AI, enabling sovereign, cyber secure AI deployments aligned with UN grade standards

20 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
Stone Pelting At Shivaji Jayanti Procession In Bagalkot

Prohibitory orders imposed after tension erupted when near Panaka Masjid unidentified persons allegedly hurled stones, leading to panic.

20 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting With Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein

India and the Principality of Liechtenstein established diplomatic relations in 1993 with Indian Ambassador to Switzerland concurrently accredited as Ambassador to the Principality

20 Feb 2026 12:42 pm
Writer Vijayendra Prasad Offers Apology over Caste Discrimination

Vijayendra Prasad acknowledged his own social background, stating that he belongs to an upper caste and was born into a wealthy family.

20 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
Priyanka Chopra Says Its a Pleasure to Work with Rajamouli

Varanasi is slated for a worldwide release on April 7, 2026.

20 Feb 2026 12:32 pm
Meenakshi Choudhary Set for B-town Debut?

The film is expected to hit screens by the end of 2026, with shooting scheduled to commence in February 2026.

20 Feb 2026 12:27 pm
Stakeholders Cite IT Expansion In Response To Kharges Comments

The statement issued by CII-Mangaluru underscores the continued investment in technology parks, data centres and industrial parks would benefit the entire state.

20 Feb 2026 12:14 pm
Fire Breaks Out in Maitrivanam Complex in Ameerpet, Students Trapped

The fire service department officials said the electrical short-circuit would be one of the cases for the incident

20 Feb 2026 11:49 am
Lunar New Year Prayers, Robots And Festivities Usher In China

China celebrating the Lunar new year, also the zodiac year of the Horse

20 Feb 2026 11:49 am
Yash Returns with a Gritty Punch: 'Toxic' Teaser Unveiled

The film is set for a major box office clash with Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar 2.

20 Feb 2026 11:46 am
Mahesh Babu on Expansion Bid, to Throw Open His Bengaluru Theatre

The Bengaluru expansion continues that legacy at a location that holds deep nostalgic value for generations of movie lovers.

20 Feb 2026 11:44 am
Pandemonium Prevails in AP Council over Laddu Issue

The YSRCP repeatedly requested the Chairman to allow a detailed discussion on the issue. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav took a serious note of the behavior of the YSRCP members and added that it is unacceptable

20 Feb 2026 11:36 am
Wife Kills Husband in Guntur for Asking to Reduce TV Volume

A heated argument took place between the couple over the issue and in a fit of rage, Ahmed manhandled her. Even as the argument between them continued, Kranti allegedly brought a knife being used to cut vegetables and attacked him

20 Feb 2026 11:18 am
India Joins US-led Global Alliance Pax Silica on AI, Supply Chain

US Ambassador to India Segio Gor; Jacob Helberg, United States Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Union Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw were present during the signing of the declaration

20 Feb 2026 10:57 am
Moderate rains in Telangana from Feb 22 to 24

No change in the forecast. Get ready for moderate rains and thunderstorms during February 22-24: Telangana Weatherman

20 Feb 2026 10:52 am
Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda Wedding: International Security Enlisted

The wedding festivities are scheduled to begin on February 24, 2026

20 Feb 2026 10:34 am
Pramod Shetty Addresses Rashmika Mandannas Wedding Invite Snub and Rakshit Shettys Attitude

Pramod and Rakshit Shetty share a close bond within the film industry.

20 Feb 2026 10:27 am
Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi To Appear Before Sultanpur Court

On July 26, 2024, Gandhi recorded his statement before the court, claiming innocence and terming the case a political conspiracy

20 Feb 2026 10:21 am
Youtuber Attacked for Filming Religious Site in Amberpet

The police said a YouTuber was filming a video near the religious place and on seeing him, a group attacked him

20 Feb 2026 9:59 am
200% Tariffs, If You Fight: Trump Reiterates India-Pak Ceasefire Claim

Trump also increased the number of jets that were shot down during the conflict, taking the number to 11 from his previous claims of eight

20 Feb 2026 9:59 am
Kerala CMs Remarks on Kerala Story 2' Movie Evokes Criticism from BJP

Goud said that in the name of secularism, political parties, especially the INDI bloc partners in Kerala, were raising their voice against the Kerala Story

20 Feb 2026 9:37 am
NASA Conducts Second Rehearsal of Artemis 2 Lunar Launch

Technical problems in early February cut short an initial so-called wet dress rehearsal

20 Feb 2026 9:18 am
2 Persons Get 3 Days Imprisonment in Petty Cases in Hyderabad

The two accused were found moving suspiciously in Mehdipatnam around 10.30 pm with their faces covered and gave evasive replies during questioning: Police

20 Feb 2026 9:10 am
Iran Warns US Bases, Assets 'Legitimate Targets' if it Attacks

President Donald Trump has deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the Middle East as he seeks to block Iran from building a nuclear bomb, something Tehran says it is not pursuing

20 Feb 2026 8:59 am
Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt Pay Visit to Salmans Father Salim Khan at Lilavati Hospital

Doctors confirmed on Wednesday that his condition is stable and that he is being kept under close watch in the intensive care unit (ICU).

20 Feb 2026 8:56 am
India To Formally Join US-Led Pax Silica Today

Pax Silica is the US Department of State's flagship effort on AI and supply chain security, advancing new economic security consensus among allies and trusted partners

20 Feb 2026 8:45 am
Former Prince Andrew Released 11 Hours After His Arrest on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated

20 Feb 2026 8:36 am
Alcaraz Fights Back to Book Last Four Berth in Qatar, Sinner Stunned

Playing his first tournament since completing his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier in February, Alcaraz will next face Andrey Rublev for a spot in the final in Doha

20 Feb 2026 7:13 am
Trump Warns of 'Bad Things' if Iran Doesn't Make a Deal

President Donald Trump said he believes 10 to 15 days is enough time for Iran to reach a deal

20 Feb 2026 7:00 am
New Trump Administration Order Could Lead To Detention of Thousands of Legal Refugees

A memo filed by the Department of Homeland Security ahead of a Thursday federal court hearing in Minnesota says refugees applying for green cards must return to federal custody one year after they were admitted to the US for review of their applications

20 Feb 2026 6:48 am