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Altman and Amodeis tense hand-hold: A photo-op that captured AIs defining rivalry

In the past, Altman and Amodei have taken a jibe at each other, after Anthropic aired a Super Bowl campaign in the US that appeared to mock OpenA

Coastal Karnataka industry bodies cite IT growth data to counter Priyank Kharges claims

The statement follows comments by Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge on the regions economic potential.

To maintain lavish lifestyle, Hyderabad man steals family gold, stages theft

Hyderabad: A 32-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabads Chikkadpally area for staging a theft at his residence to maintain his lavish lifestyle,

Stray dog attacks boy in Thirukattupalli

Puducherry CPI launches election campaign amid standoff in the INDIA bloc

With the Congress-DMK standoff over the leadership of the alliance continuing, the CPIs unilateral decision to launch the campaign assumes signif

Delhi High Court seeks Kuldeep Sengar's stand on Unnao rape survivor's plea in custodial death case

A Bench of justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja issued notice to Sengar and other convicts on the survivor's plea seeking condonation of a d

Vasuki calls for slashing of charges to renew fitness certificate of lorries

Airbus softens output target in engine row with Pratt & Whitney

Airbus is reducing its aircraft production targets. This is due to engine supply problems from Pratt & Whitney. Airbus plans to enforce its contr

Chander Kunj apartment owners resist move by army housing forum to opt out of tripartite agreements for appointing consultant, demolition contractor

Army Welfare Housing Organisation and Chander Kunj Army Towers Apartment Owners Association clash over more issues, including green building and

Bengaluru police rescue by city police seconds before drowning in Bellandur Lake

The 23-year-old woman called the emergency helpline Namma 112 stating that she intended to end her life due to distress caused by frequent domest

T20 World Cup | Sublime Hope and incisive Joseph ease Windies past Italy

Telangana Inter Exams 2026 hall tickets released; students can collect from colleges

The Board would send download link through SMS

Reimagining watchmaking through craft and community

Rotoris is positioning timepieces not just as objects of prestige, but as entry points into a craft-led community

Tucker Carlson detained in Israel after he interviewed US envoy

USconservative commentator Tucker Carlson claimed that he and his staff were briefly detained by Israeli security staff at the Ben Gurion Airport

Work towards building a developed India, Puducherry L-G urges technocrats

Powered by indigenous innovation, scientific excellence and a combination of tradition and technology, India was moving confidently towards self-

Imad Wasims ex-wife makes disturbing claims, shares video and chats

Islamabad: Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim has landed in controversy following his second marriage to influencer Nyla Raja, after his former wife

Animal part in soft drink causes health scare in Tiruchi college

According to reports, the incident took place at the canteen of a government college in Tiruchi when the male students shared a bottle of the sof

Trump Issues Order To Support Production Of Glyphosate

The herbicide, which the WHO says is a probable carcinogen, is essential to the country's food security according to US president Trump

J&K Govt To Begin Regularisation Of Daily Wagers In 2026; Fill 30,000 Vacancies: CM Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government will initiate the process of regularising daily-rat

Google CEO Sundar Pichai enjoys Bharat GI coffee at AI summit

Google CEO Sundar Pichai hailed AI as the iggest platform shift of our lifetimes at the India AI Impact Summit, envisioning hyper progress for e

School assembly news headlines for February 20: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt received bail. India's AI Summit saw Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveil new commitments. An earthquake struck Iran, an

Man detained in Kota for threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi, other Congress MPs

Kota Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswani Gautam told PTI that police took suo motu action and detained the accused at Borkheda police station

Srisailam gears up for Ugadi

While the festivities will start on March 16, devotees will start arriving to the temple town from the first week of March itself, the EO said

Growing Political Concern Over Harassment of Kashmiri Students and Traders

Para, who represents Pulwama, introduced the resolution against the backdrop of rising reports of targeted attacks on Kashmiri students and trade

Naxal-affected Districts in India Reduce to 7 in Latest Review

A comprehensive review of the National Policy and Action Plan to Address LWE was undertaken recently by the Union government, analysing 38 distri

At India AI Summit, Jeet Adani Says AI Will Redefine Sovereignty

India must architect its own artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure rather than rely on imports, Adani Group executive director Jeet Adani s

Demands for bus stands, memorial buildings raised in T.N. Assembly

The Minister was responding to a question raised by Manithaneya Makkal Katchi leader and Papanasam MLA M.H. Jawahirullah, who demanded the constr

Supreme Court to hear CAA petitions from May 5

Final hearing in Citizenship (Amendment) Act case to begin May 5; over 250 petitions challenge CAA and Rules

Tata Communications Unveils Bold, New Corporate Brand Identity: Together, limitless

The new identity is deliberately purpose-led aligning employee experience, customer engagement and commercial strategy under a single, unified n

Damage to steel crash barrier raises safety concerns among motorists near Mutharasanallur

Hundreds of vehicles use this stretch of the busy Tiruchi-Karur Highway and railways had installed the steel barrier for about 1 km as a safety m

What Is 'Misconduct In Public Office' Charge Against Ex-British Royal Andrew

Ex-royal Prince Andrew has been arrested from the family's estate in Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office, multiple British me

The Hindu Best Places to Work Awards 2026 see strong multi-sector participation as entries near close

The awards recognise excellence in employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture, assessed through WorkLs globally recognised Six Steps to

In pictures: Presidential Fleet Review

A collection of images of ships from friendly nations that took part in the International Fleet review off Visakhapatnam

PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Hold Bilateral Talks At India AI Summit

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thurs

Dangers Of Physical Inactivity Beyond Weight Gain: 7 Major Health Risks

Here's a breakdown of how physical inactivity contributes to increased risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and other serious health conditions

Yiwu in the Year of the Horse: Understanding the Chinese Expression of a Global Community

YIWU, China,Feb. 19, 2026/PRNewswire/ --A news report fromYiwu Media Convergence Center:

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea for SIR of electoral rolls in poll-bound Assam

The PIL, filed by Mrinal Kumar Choudhary, challenged the EC's decision to conduct a standard Special Revision in Assam instead of the more rigoro

MILAN 2026: A Showcase of Diplomatic Ties of a 70+ Years Strong Republic hosting 70+ Navies

Aon Brings Together Three Mumbai Offices into a New Corporate Location to Drive Innovation and Client Value

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Who is he and why UK police arrested the great-nephew of last Viceroy of British India

A former British prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The i

Watch: Tamil Nadus women paradox: Educated, but not employed? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has one of the highest rates of womens education in India. The state leads in healthcare, financial inclusion, and even has all-women

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Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new analysis from JPMorganChase Institute shows

New research from JPMorganChase Institute reveals that tariffs paid by midsized U.S. businesses tripled last year, forcing companies to absorb co

Work underway to make Maharashtra a $1 trillion economy, State development corporation chiefs say

'Didn't Know What I Was Supposed To Do': Altman on Awkward Moment With Anthropic's Amodei

As cameras flashed, the Prime Minister and others held their hands up, while Altman and Amodei appeared briefly unsure whether to shake hands, cl

GHMC launches MyCURE app, all services under one roof

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)has launched the My CURE app, a one-stop destination for all citizen services across

Drugs Case: Man Gets 20 Years Rigorous Jail Term; Asked to Pay Rs.1 Cr fine

The court, however, acquitted two other co-accused, Shahid Sayed from Mumbai and Bobba Venkat Reddy from Hyderabad, citing lack of evidence on th

Germany seeks extra F-35 jets amid European programme snags

Germany may buy more American F-35 fighter jets. This comes as a joint fighter jet project with France faces significant challenges. The potentia

Opinion: Opinion | India's Hit-And-Run Crisis: Cases Grow By 67%, 90% Pending In Courts

The share of hit-and-run cases in total road fatalities has expanded from roughly 13-14% to nearly 18%, indicating that fleeing the scene has bec

'Appeasing policy': Why Supreme Court flagged 'freebies culture' and cautioned states

The Supreme Court expressed serious concerns over the growing culture of freebies in states, warning it could hamper economic development and str

Why are gold and silver prices rising now and will precious metals hit new highs or fall back? Gold and silver rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver prices rising now and will precious metals hit new highs or fall back? Gold and silver prices increased as US Iran tensio

Inside the rise of robotics firm Unitree, glimpse into Chinas tech ambitions

Unitree, a private company started by tech entrepreneur Wang Xinxing (36) who designed his first robot at university, said this week it plans to

Naxal-hit districts down to seven: Govt review

The Union government has reduced the number of districts affected by Left Wing Extremism to seven. This development aligns with the goal to end t

Indecision Is the Real Failure: Ciceros Rule for Taking Action

More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. Marcus Tullius Cicero Most people fear making the wrong

ET Exclusive : AI Impact Summit Panel Discussion on Democratising AI Resources

Provide basic amenities to evicted people: Gauhati High Court tells Assam govt.

A total of 566 families have been living in a makeshift camp since their eviction in June 2025 from Hasila Beel in western Assams Goalpara distri

Interference In Religious Affairs: Omar Abdullah's Party On Ramzan Charity Order

A political row has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after the administration in Kishtwar district ordered regulating charity collections during the

Ex-Prince Andrew arrested over misconduct amid Epstein Files row: What we know about the allegations

Ex-Prince Andrew arrested: Former British royal Prince Andrew, born Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in p

Altman and Modeis tense hand-hold: A photo-op that captured AIs defining rivalry

In the past, Altman and Amodei have taken a jibe at each other, after Anthropic aired a Super Bowl campaign in the US that appeared to mock OpenA

Rs 7,00,00,00,00,00,000 and counting: How taxmen filtered 60,00,00,00,00,00,000 bytes biryani bill data to detect mother of all GST scams

A major GST evasion scam has been uncovered in India's restaurant sector. AI analysis of billing data revealed suppressed sales worth thousands o

UK Education Hub Opens In Delhi To Boost India-UK Academic Collaboration

India-UK Academic Collaboration: The Hub provides a single, structured platform to enable engagement, partnership, and alignment with India's Nat

Govt. Sanctions Rs.5.80 Cr for Installing Telangana Thalli Statues in 33 Districts

The State government accorded approval for putting up Telangana Thalli statue on the premises of IDOC in 33 districts and to complete the works f

Vijayapura: Daylight Jewellery Shop Robbery Cracked, Two Arrested With Rs 22 lakh Loot

Giving details about the arrest, Vijayapura District SP Laxman Nimbargi said that the two arrested have been identified as Hanamant Waghole (28),

NHRC flags misuse of its name, issues notices to states for action

The Commission warned that such nomenclature could erode public trust and create confusion between statutory bodies and private organisations

Planetary Parade In February 2026: How And When To Watch Rare Six-Planet Alignment

According to NASA, at least one bright planet can be seen on most nights, depending on the weather.

Age could be dominant factor influencing antibody production: Study

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: Age could be a dominant factor in influencing antibody production in response to a virus for a given virus, certain antibodie

PM Modi Unveils MANAV Vision for AI, Pitches for Human Control of Technology

Inaugurating the AI Impact Summit here, he said India believes that artificial intelligence will truly serve the good of the world when it is sha

Video: Priyanka Gandhi Begins Assam Visit, Baba's 'Will Be PM' Blessing Goes Viral

Hamara beti pradhan mantri banega (Our daughter will be Prime Minister) , the ascetic said.

Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 75 4K Ultra HD TV launched in India

Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro 75 comes with two 34W box speaker system tuned by Dolby Audio, DTS X, and DTS Virtual: X technologies

DMDK aligns with DMK, party it once fought with zeal; Captain's 'athma' won't forgive, says BJP

Tamil Nadu elections: DMDK's move came amidst reports that the opposition AIADMK was also actively wooing the party to its led NDA. Key NDA const

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Anbumani forms seven-member panel to draft PMK manifesto

The committee will be headed by former Member of Parliament R. Senthil

From silence to statement: Indias stand on Israels West Bank actions

India has added its name to the list of countries criticising Israel for its unilateral measures on the West Bank.

About 13,000 Teacher Posts Vacant In Jammu And Kashmir: Education Minister

JAMMU, Feb 19: A total of 12,977 teaching posts are vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, and the School Education Department has not upgraded any sch

Singing in Tamil, across borders

Norwegian Tamil folk-rock band 9 Grader Nord brings stories of migration, memory, and identity to a Chennai audience

CBSE Class 10 English Exam 2026: Essential Last-Minute Tips + Sample Paper Download

CBSE Class 10 English exam on February 21 includes reading, grammar, writing, and literature sections with focused marks distribution for strateg

Congress takes dig at PM's MANAV vision for AI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (February 19, 2026) unveiled the MANAV vision for a human-centric approach and use of the fast-emerging

Those Trying To Destroy J&K Peoples Dreams Will Be Reduced To Dust: LG Manoj Sinha

JAMMU, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said those attempting to destroy the dreams and aspirations of the p

Tobacco farmers protest sharp fall in prices, auctions suspended in few places in Karnataka

Anticipating a dip in sales after the 40% tax hike, cigarette manufacturers are believed to have curtailed purchases, leading to price volatility

Prove religious defamation charge: BRS Kaushik Reddy to IPS association

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Padi Kaushik Reddy, on Thursday, February 19, demanded that the Telangana Indian Police Servic

Odisha Outpaces National Growth In Economic Survey 2025-26; GSDP Nears Rs 10 lakh crore

Per capita income rose by 9.2 per cent to Rs 1,86,761, outpacing the national growth rate of 6.9 per cent

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested Over Links to Epstein

The Thames Valley Police, an agency that covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsors former home, said it was assessing reports t

'Go to court, don't threaten people': Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar hits out at CM Vijayan over The Kerala Story 2

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of hypocrisy and distraction tactics over his opposition to 'Th

Russia urges restraint as U.S. builds up military assets near Iran

Russia has a strategic partnership treaty with Iran, although it does not include a mutual defence clause

Jamaat-e-Islamis Return: From Political Exile to Bangladeshs Main Opposition

Once deregistered, Jamaat swept the northwestern border divisions to emerge as Bangladeshs main Opposition.

GalaxEye's OptoSAR satellite will use AI to process Earth observation data

In an exciting leap for Earth observation, Bengaluru's GalaxEye is set to unveil Mission Drishti. Armed with NVIDIA's Jetson Orin technology, thi

Meri Zindagi Hai Tu schedule changed, no new episode on Friday

Islamabad: Just when fans were eagerly waiting for the finale of the popular Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu, a fresh update has left many vi

India's 3rd Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine To Enter Service Soon

India's nuclear deterrent has got a big boost with the country's third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Aridhaman set to en

SC Reserves Order On AIADMK Leader's Plea Against MK Stalin

AIADMK Leader Saidai S Duraisamy's plea challenged MK Stalin's delection In 2011.

'Her skin is so beautiful, LOVE HER!': Trump showers praise on Nicki Minaj at WH Black History event

PM Modis speech dubbed in 11 languages with live AI-enabled sign language

The AI-enabled sign language interpretation was projected on a large screen behind the prime minister in the auditorium at Bharat Mandapam, ensur