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Pahalgam attack victims kin to get Govt job in Pune

MUMBAI, Feb 16: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed the Pune civic chief to induct Asawari Jagdale, daughter of Pa

Amit Shah presents 13th report of Parliamentary Official Language Committee to president

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the 13th report of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee to President Droupadi

Only 44 IT staff considered for Common IT Service, over 1,000 allege irregularities

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 16: Serious irregularities and alleged favouritism have been flagged in the framing and implementation of the Informati

SC questions Centre over videos in Wangchuks detention

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Centre about the transcripts of videos submitted by it against climate activist Son

Unemployment rises slightly to 5 pc in Jan: Govt Survey

Joblessness up in both rural, urban areas NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The rate of unemployment in the country among persons aged 15 years and above rose s

Improving timely credit access to MSMEs remains key policy priority: RBI Guv

MUMBAI, Feb 16 : RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy

Rajnath Inaugurates Missile Integration Facility at BEL, Flags Off Akash Regiment Combat systems

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Lim

Currency in circulation at record Rs 40 lakh cr despite rise in UPI transactions: SBI Report

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Even as digital payments scale new peaks, currency in circulation (CiC) in India has surged to an all-time high of nearly Rs 4

HC pulls up Govt for delay in PIL on ST status, warns of action

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today pulled up the UT Government for failing to file its res

Bhajan Clubbing Emerges As Viral Alternative To Conventional Nightlife

The innovative concept drew more than 2000 attendees, predominantly youth, to its most recent event in Visakhapatnam.

CEA: Tech adoption must align with mass employability

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran stated that AI's impact on India's demographic advantage hinges on current decisions, urging coordina

Laid off after 11.5 years at a top IT firm, employee calls it a blessing in disguise - here's how he is moving on

Thousands were affected in the recent Amazon layoffs. A 47-year-old senior engineering manager lost his job after 11.5 years at Amazon. The tech

3 Killed, Including Suspect, In Shooting At A Rhode Island Hockey Rink

Authorities said they believe the shooting was a targeted attack stemming from a family dispute.

Cong disassociates, but Aiyar says unlike Rahul friends, he is with party

Mani Shankar Aiyar hit back at the Congress after the party dissociated itself from his prediction of a Left victory in Kerala. Aiyar asserted hi

From robots in healthcare to drones scanning crops, it's India story at work

India in talks with 30+ nations to curb AI misuse: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Morikawa ends title drought as Bhatia finishes tied sixth

After six players shared the lead at various stages in a dramatic final round, Collin Morikawa seized control with back-to-back birdies, includin

Police Respond To Reports Of Shooting At Rhode Island Rink; Multiple Injured

Police are responding to reports of multiple people hurt in a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink where a youth hockey game was scheduled.

2 dead in Pawtucket shooting today: What happened at Dennis M. Lynch Arena ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

Pawtucket Rhode Island shooting: Two people are dead, including the suspected gunman, and four others are hospitalized after a shooting today at

India must use AI to make governance efficient, citizen-centric: Anthropic CEO

Unemployment in India rises slightly to 5% in January: Government survey

The UR (unemployment rate) or joblessness recorded a marginal increase in January in both rural and urban areas, showed the latest Periodic Labou

Madhira To Be Developed As Model Municipality: Bhatti

Development, welfare, and transparency, these three principles will guide us in providing better governance to the people of Madhira. Every promi

Zelensky Warns Of New Russian Strikes Ahead Of Geneva Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such str

T20 World Cup 2026: Fall of the Titans How Did Australia Get It So Wrong?

T20 World Cup 2026: The 2021 champions stand on the brink of elimination from the group stages itself. But, how?

Can't let India be maligned, Delhi HC tells journo in OCI card case

The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition from UK journalist Amrit Wilson. Her Overseas Citizen of India card was cancelled. The government cite

M.P. Assemblys Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governors address

The days proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Af

Cyber Cops Warn Of Ramzan Donation, Shopping Scams

V. Arvind Babu, DCP (Cybercrime), said scammers create fake websites, WhatsApp messages, Instagram pages and QR codes claiming to collect money f

American Idol Season 24 release time, schedule and how to watch new episode tonight: Global streaming timings worldwide

American Idol Season 24 release time, schedule and how to watch new episode tonight explains when Season 24 episode four airs on ABC and Hulu. Au

Assam Cong neta 'quits'; Gandhis as well as Himanta try to woo him

Assam Congress faces internal turmoil as campaign chief Bhupen Borah resigns, citing neglect. Party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, are scrambli

10 Indian students make their mark at global nuclear technology programme in Russia

You have 5-7 years to develop 6th gen aero engines: Rajnaths challenge for DRDO scientists

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged DRDO scientists to develop a 6th generation aero engine for fighter aircraft within 5-7 years, emphasizi

Subharti University Wins Strikers Cup 2026; Tournament Showcases Rising Standard Of College Football

New Delhi: The Strikers Cup 2026 concluded successfully at the Delhi Police Grounds, bringing together 24 colleges and over 600 student-athletes

Robert Duvall net worth after he died at 95: how did the seven-time Academy Awardnominated and Oscar-winning star build his fortune?

Robert Duvall net worth: Acting legend Robert Duvall died at 95 with a $70 million net worth. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in

Priest Gets Life-term for Murder of Devotee

Krishna was arrested after police gathered technical and circumstantial evidence, leading to his conviction.

East Bengal Hammer NorthEast United 3-0 In ISL Opener As Ezzejjari Stars With Brace At Salt Lake Stadium

East Bengal kicked off their ISL campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United at the Salt Lake Stadium, deliv

Siddaramaiah camp to take 27 MLAs abroad 'to counter DKS push for CLP meeting'

A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored

Bhopal News: Congress To Lay Siege To Assembly On February 24

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Congress state president Jitu Patwari has demanded that the chief minister either seek the resignation of three minister

Actor Trisha Condemns BJP Leader's Remark

Trisha posted on her social media, a legal communique in the wake of Nagenthran's comments linking her to Vijay while trying to criticise the act

Peace Panels Key to Crime-free Hyderabad: Sajjanar

Broadening the scope of public safety, the meeting also called for collective initiatives to combat cybercrime and eradicate the menace of drugs

Kharge Committee Submits Report On Pune Land Deal Involving Parth Pawar's Firm

The Kharge Committee, set up to probe the controversial 40-acre land deal in Pune, has submitted its report to the state government. Headed by ad

Advance of AI creating a governance responsibility

Ajay Kumar Sood noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a childs development, mental health and education over ti

Navy creates MILAN village in Vizag to welcome naval delegates from 70 countries

India is hosting a grand International Fleet Review and MILAN Exercise in Visakhapatnam, welcoming naval personnel from over 70 nations. A specia

Bharat Sindhu MSME Park Phase-1 Completed: MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

The industrial park was named Bharat Sindhu MSME Park as the initiative was conceptualised when Operation Sindoor by Indian Army was underway.

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MBVV Crime Branch Nabs MCOCA Accused Wanted For 6 Years In Solapur Robbery Case

Mira-Bhayandar: Crime Detection Branch Cell4 of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate has successfully arrested an accuse

RailTel Hosts AI-Driven Healthcare Panels At India AI Impact Summit 2026 In Delhi

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways curated and hosted two important panel discussions on Artificia

Nepalese Woman Held in Jabalpur for Burglaries in Hyderabad

Police tracked the fleeing accused to the Rupedia border, where they were apprehended just before crossing into Nepal.

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: 60+ years, 90+ credits and Oscar glory how did the Godfather stars death at 95 mark the end of a legendary career?

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: Robert Duvall built a 60+ year career with 90+ movie and TV credits before his death at 95. The Oscar-winning

10 Days Time for Entries Into UMEED Portal

A fixed timeline was set, with clear instructions to finish pending work within 10 days.

South Mumbai Traffic Nightmare Today: Road Closures, Parking Bans For Indo-French Summit

Thousands of office-goers and daily commuters heading to South Mumbai on Tuesday, February 17, are likely to endure long delays and last-mile har

90,000 Govt Staff to Be on Census 2027 Work in State

A conference of district collectors will be convened shortly to sensitise them about timelines, responsibilities and detailed operational plannin

Revanths Support-Women Policy Clicks

13 women leaders elected in open seats; women to head 70 urban local bodies; BRS backed one woman

Three-Day Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav Begins At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Birthplace In Junnar

A grand celebration of the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary - Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav' is being organised at the birthplace of th

Indias federalism is in need of a structural reset

There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance

Cabinet Clears 10,154-Crore KasaraManmad 3rd & 4th Line Project To Decongest MumbaiHowrah Route

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the third and fourth railway lines between Kasara and Manmad in Maharashtra, a major capacity-

A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all

There is an attempt in Budget 2026 to rebalance Indias financial system by moving risks away from banks and into markets

Congress Captures Nine Municipalities In Warangal Region

The party won clear majorities in Narsampet, Bhupalpally, Parkala, Maripeda, Mulugu and Station Ghanpur. In Wardhannapet, Kesamudram and Mahabuba

Only Stalin can consolidate INDIA bloc to help Rahul become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart, he says.

Word of the day: Skiddo

Skiddoo is a slang verb that means to leave quickly or go away. It became popular in the early 1900s and is believed to come from the word skedad

FedEx To Develop First Dedicated Cargo Hub At Navi Mumbai International Airport; Ground Breaking On Wednesday In Presence Of CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: Global logistics giant FedEx is set to formalise its footprint in Maharashtra with its first dedicated cargo hub at the Navi Mumbai Inter

Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund

ULBs need more administrative capacity before they can tap the market

Transitioning to green steel

The technology exists, the green premium is manageable, and there is market readiness

Congress Launches 'Talent Hunt' To Select Spokespersons In Madhya Pradesh

After the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, the Congress in Madhya Pradesh has now announced the launch of a Talent Hunt Programme to recruit a new batch

TN Cong seeks action against party MP Manickam Tagore for putting DMK ties under 'strain'

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction ar

DC Edit | India-Pak Contest Is A Damp Squib

There were more furrowed brows in the marketing rooms of the game and corporate boardrooms as the commercial value of the event, which draws more

Maha CM Fadnavis stays minority tags issued hours after Ajit Pawar's death

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stayed minority status certificates for at least 75 educational institutes following allegations of irregula

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'The secret to happiness is...' - life lessons by Greek historian and father of scientific history on freedom, courage, and how to be happy

Quote of the day by Thucydides: Ancient historian Thucydides' timeless wisdom connects happiness, freedom, and courage. His quote highlights that

Inclusive politics in an age of division

Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation

Greater Chennai Corporation unveils first Climate Budget, plans outlay of 7,200 crore

According to the report, the civic body has earmarked 3,190.61 crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2025-26; out of this amount, 1,341.2 cror

India moving from efficiency-driven to resilience-driven globalisation, says KPMG India CEO

India aims for strategic sovereignty through global integration. Leaders emphasize resilience without isolation. This involves diversified supply

CM Release Economic Survey

The Survey not only highlights the performance of the State's economy, it also indicates areas of concern that need to be addressed to reach the

'Action against Iran is 'weeks, not months' away': Graham reveals US strategy as he visits Israel

National conference on Tech and AI in Veterinary Medicine kicks off in Chennai

Public Health Emergency Operation Centre Set Up at Rs 5 Cr

The command control centre set up by the health department would coordinate between both the Centre and the state government in its functioning,

With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

The J&K government hasmade aproposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not pos

57-year-old Man mistakenly throws 20 gold bars worth $142,000 into trash, authorities rush to recover them

A 57-year-old man in Torre Lapillo, Puglia, mistakenly threw away 20 gold bars worth approximately 120,000 while cleaning his home. Believing the

NSE IPO survives High Court hurdle

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Securities and Exchange Board of India's approval for the National Stock Exchange's

IRS tax deadline 2026: After which date does your tax refund disappear - Key dates taxpayers should mark now

IRS holds $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds. Your 2022 tax refund expires April 15, 2026. The IRS enforces a strict three-year window. After this

Boss complains about disappearing staff, so worker reports every bathroom break on Teams - here's what happened next

A manager's vague complaint about disappearing staff led an employee to meticulously report every bathroom break and coffee run via Teams. This a

Supreme Court refers challenges to DPDP Act to 5-judge bench

The Supreme Court has sent petitions challenging parts of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its rules to a five-judge bench. Th

DC Edit | Telangana CM Cements Grip On Party, Govt With Wins

The next litmus test for Revanth Reddy will be capturing the Greater Hyderabad area, which is now trifurcated into Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malka

President Murmu to Witness the International Fleet Review (IFR)

An indigenously-built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sumedha, will serve as the Presidential Yacht and lead the Presidential Column.

High Court disposes of Future Group director Sunil Biyani's anticipatory bail plea in GST case

The Bombay High Court has disposed of an anticipatory bail application filed by Future Group non-executive director Sunil Biyani. The court noted

Greater Chennai Police destroy over 2,000 kg of ganja

A total of 2,119.65 kg of contraband ganja seized in 448 NDPS Act cases by different police stations across the city were destroyed

Consumers can report power issues directly via WhatsApp : EPDCL CMD

AP: Madhav Urges State to Order Probe into Land Pattas Issued During YSR Congress Party Regime

Madhav slammed the previous YSRC government for the issue of fake pattas without giving lands as their party leaders had submitted representation

Shooter Among 7 Held in Rohit Shetty Firing Case

At least five rounds were fired at the first floor of Mr. Shettys nine-storey building in Juhu at 12.45 am on February 1. The police have involve

BYJU's parent Think & Learn challenges Aakash rights issue in Supreme Court

Think & Learn, the parent company of BYJU's, has approached the Supreme Court. They seek to stop Aakash Educational Services from moving forward

Truck mows down 27-year-old employee of ride-hailing firm