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Alia Bhatt among presenters at 79th BAFTA Film Awards

New Delhi: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is set to present an award at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards, the British Academy announced on Tuesday

Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month''s Paralympics after decade-long absence

Russian athletes were initially banned because of a state-sponsored doping program, and the sanctions against Russia have continued since its inv

Hanumanala residents protest against closure of village schools by government of Karnataka

Villagers would not be able to send their children to the school at Uppina Betageri because of the lack of a proper bus service

Alcaraz battles into second round of Qatar Open

The world number one will face another Frenchman in round two, 60th-ranked Valentin Royer

Allegations in Epstein files may amount to crimes against humanity, say U.N. experts

The crimes, they said, showed a commodification and dehumanisation of women and girls

Row erupts over China robodog branded as local at India AI summit

A Chinese-manufactured robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi has sparked an online backlash after a viral video alleged th

imm india 2026 Positions India's Furniture & Interiors Industry for Global Leadership

India’s furniture and interiors industry is entering a decisive growth phase, powered by urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, premium ho

India, France sign pact for manufacturing Hammer missiles, renew defence cooperation

The two leaders also discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of

Iran upbeat after U.S. talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met

Iran's supreme leader had warned earlier in the day that the country had the ability to sink a U.S. warship recently deployed to the region, afte

HiLITE Group Gifts 47 Cars Worth Rs. 20 Crore to Employees, Unveils 50 Million Sq. Ft. Expansion Plan at 30-Year Milestone

www.hilitegroup.com ) has marked its 30th-anniversary milestone with an extraordinary gesture of appreciation, gifting a fleet of 47 cars valued

Rupee rises 5 paise to 90.67 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee opened at 90.60 but lost some ground to trade at 90.67 against the U.S. dollar

Why Okta believes trust, not speed, will define Indias AI-first enterprises

As enterprises race to adopt AI, leaders from Okta argued at a recent webinar that long-term success will hinge less on how fast AI is deployed a

Nuclear fusion start-up claims major advancein New Zealand trial

OpenStar Chief Executive Officer and founder Ratu Mataira is betting the simplicity of the companys reactor design gives it the edge in the globa

Madhya Pradesh Economic Survey projects States GDP at 11.14%

50 F-35, F-22, F-16 Jets: US Military Buildup Near Iran Amid Trump's Threat

The United States military is steadily building its air and naval assets near Iran, even as Tehran officials agreed to return to negotiating with

Building foundational AI in India: The gap between ambition and infrastructure

How startups are navigating GPU scarcity, cost pressures, and execution hurdles to build India's AI future.

Three new cubs born to Cheetah Gamini in M.P.'s Kuno Park; India's count rises to 38

Each birth strengthens the foundation of Project Cheetah and reflects the passion, perseverance, and round-the-clock dedication of the field staf

Pilgrimage Turns Tragic as 2 Persons Die in Accident in Rangareddy District

The police said the accident occurred when they were returning home after completing a pilgrimage to Arunachalam

India AI Summit 2026 Day 3 LIVE: PM Modi highlights India's transformative potential, role in AI revolution

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologises for AI summit troubles on the opening day; Congress chief Kharge slams mismanagement

Real-time CCTV monitoring introduced for Telangana inter exams

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has introduced real-time CCTV monitoring of inter exams in the state, which are

Suspicious Object Found On Srinagar-Baramulla Highway At Hajiwara Payeen

Baramulla, Feb 18 : Security forces on Wednesday detected a suspicious object along the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway Ring road Hajiwara Pa

Qantas apologises and reimburses after mid-taxi biohazard incident sparks backlash

A passenger's ordeal on a Qantas flight, where projectile vomiting contaminated the cabin during taxi, has led to a full refund after initial rej

Kuno National Park welcomes three cubs; India's Cheetah population rises to 38

Three new cheetah cubs have been born at Kuno National Park. The mother, Gamini, is a cheetah from South Africa. This event marks a significant m

Sundar Pichai Arrives in Delhi for AI Impact Summit

Nice to be back in India for the AI Impact Summit a very warm welcome as always and the papers looked great too, Pichai said

President of Spain Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon arrives in india to attend AI Impact Summit

Spain's President Pedro Sanchez is in India for the AI Impact Summit 2026. He was welcomed by Minister Jayant Singh. This visit strengthens India

RSS chief urges Hindus to have atleast three children

Lucknow: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for uniting and empowering the Hindu society, saying there is no threat, but vigilance is necessary,

Delhi AI summit traffic advisory: Avoid these roads today; check list of diversions, alternate routes you can take

Delhi AI Summit Traffic Advisory: If you are in Delhi today, then you must avoid Sardar Patel Marg, Janpath, Rajesh Pilot Marg and other roads lo

Ashwini Vaishnaw Praises Youth Enthusiasm at AI Impact Summit

He shared how India is using AI to solve real world problems and gave a call to the top minds gathered for bringing solutions in making AI safe f

13 min that shrunk world: When India became 'Ground Zero' of global airmail on February 18, 1911

A 13-minute flight from Allahabad to Naini 115 years ago marked India as the birthplace of global airmail. This historic event is celebrated as W

Fed officials say AI productivity boost could raise neutral rate

AI and productivity are likely to take on increasing importance this year in debates over interest rates as President Donald Trump continues to p

Zelenskyy Says Russia Launched Missiles, Drones Ahead of Geneva Talks

According to a statement by Zelenskyy, nine people, including children, were injured in the attack

Who is Aditi Hundia? Ishan Kishans girlfriend confirmed by grandfather amid T20 World Cup

Ishan Kishan GF Aditi Hundia: Ishan Kishan's relationship with model Aditi Hundia has been publicly confirmed by his grandfather, ending years of

IAF helicopters drop 1.39 lakh litres of water to douse AP's Walong blaze, continue high-risk firefighting in Nagaland's Dzukou Valley

The Indian Air Force is actively fighting wildfires in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Heavy-lift helicopters are deployed in challenging conditi

MLA Raja Singhs beheading remark in MP triggers outrage

Hyderabad: Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh sparked a controversy in Madhya Pradesh after making provocative remarks at a public rally, including a st

Hyderabad to host Ramzan crescent moon sighting committee meeting today

Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the Moon Sighting Committee, is scheduled to conven

Congress MP Manish Tewari questions alleged 2020 China Nuclear Test amid COVID-19, Galwan tensions

During the height of the COVID-19 crisis in June 2020, Congress MP Manish Tewari spotlighted concerns surrounding China's alleged nuclear activit

India discussing age restrictions with social media platforms

India is discussing age-based restrictions with social media companies, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said

Word of the day: Mendacious

Mendacious means deliberately lying. It is a precise word for intentional deception. The term highlights conscious dishonesty, not simple mistake

Rajpal Yadav Makes First Public Appearance After Release From Tihar Jail, Says, Agar Mujhpe Koi

The Court noted that Rs 1.5 crore has been deposited in the respondent's bank account while considering the relief.

4 States, 4 Elections, 4 Potential Crises For Congress Hoping For Poll Wins

Four states - Assam, Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu - are scheduled to hold elections in April/May, handing the Congress four opportunities to be

He was not making reels: Dwarka Scorpio accident accuseds father breaks silence as Sahil Dhaneshras mother demands justice

The father of Dwarka accident accused has spoken out after his son was accused in a fatal Dwarka crash. He denied the claims that his children we

YouTube back after major outage? Heres what we know so far

YouTube experienced a global disruption affecting its video platform. An issue with the recommendation system prevented videos from appearing. Yo

Out Of T20 World Cup, Iceland Cricket Roasts Australia's Bizarre Smith Call

Cricket Iceland mocked Australia after T20 World Cup exit, especially over the bizarre decision not to play Steve Smith against Sri Lanka.

Ten skiers missing, six stranded in California avalanche

The Sierra Avalanche Center had posted an alert warning of a high avalanche danger in the backcountry ski region

Indiramma housing to begin soon in CORE urban region: Ponguleti

Hyderabad: The Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Tuesday, February 17, announced that the government will soon

Maharashtra scraps 5% Muslim quota in government, semi-govt jobs and educational institutions

The Maharashtra government has rescinded its resolution. This resolution had previously granted a 5% reservation for the Muslim community. The qu

Delhi Biker Opens Doors Of Moving Buses For Reels. His Arrest Is Now Viral

A 22-year-old man in northeast Delhi has been arrested for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle and harassing bus passengers to

'No threat but vigilance is necessary': RSS chief renews 'united Hindus' pitch, backs 3-child policy

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Hindu families to have at least three children, citing concerns over a declining population. He emphasized uniting

Defamation case: Satyaki Savarkar moves Pune court seeking Rahul Gandhi's voice samples

Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of V D Savarkar, has taken legal action in Pune, targeting Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments.

California Surfing Legend Murdered During Robbery At His Home In Costa Rica

Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old Costa Rica resident and local hotel owner in Puerto Viejo on the country's Caribbean coast, was killed Saturday, acc

UP Board Exams 2026: UPMSP Class 10, 12 Hindi Paper Today, Check Guidelines

UP Board Exam 2026: The Class 10 exam is scheduled to be held from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM, while the Class 12 exam will be conducted from 2 PM to 5

Pulling Pyjama String Rape Attempt: Top Court Sets Aside High Court Order

Supreme Court has asked the National Judicial Academy to constitute a committee of experts to draft guidelines for approach of judges when dealin

Who Is Congress' Rakibul Hussain, Reason Behind Bhupen Borah's Resignation

Bhupen Borah alleged that Rakibul Hussain holds the reins of Congress in Assam.

Rape Accused Beaten To Death By Friends, Body Dumped In Haridwar Forest

A man in Dehradun was allegedly beaten to death with a baseball bat by friends, who later buried the body in the Chidiyapur forests in Haridwar,

'Made fries, chicken tenders for nothing': YouTube outage leaves users scrambling as meme storm begins on X. Check the best ones here

YouTube outage memes: As YouTube suffered a global outage today, with users getting 'something is wrong' error message, many users rushed to soci

YouTube Suffers Global Outage

Tracking website Down Detector reported over 300,000 reports of problems from its user base, though the reports seemed to be diminishing after a

Indian cricketers not shaking hands with Pakistani counterparts is dadagiri by BJP, alleges Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said his party is of the opinion that matches should not be played between India and Pakistan

Macrons visit began in Mumbai with a jog on city streets; was there any security alert? MEA reacts

Caught A Bug After Weeks Of Travel: NVIDIA On CEO's Absence From AI Summit

Amid questions over CEO Jensen Huang's absence at the India AI Impact Summit, NVIDIA managing director for South Asia, Vishal Dhupar, said the to

Peru Ousts Interim President over Corruption Probe

Jers removal from office is the latest chapter in a prolonged political crisis in a country that has seen seven presidents since 2016

Roundtable on Keralas future development to be held in Thiruvananthapuram

The roundtable aims to create a blueprint for the States development in areas such as health, education, agriculture, industry, science and techn

'Did Not Expect This': Foreign Man Surprised By Indian Train Experience

Foreign traveller Fran goes viral after expressing surprise at a full meal served on Indian train, praising the quality and overall taste.

Sidharth Malhotra's Father Sunil Malhotra Dies In Delhi, Actor Pays Tribute

The loss has left the actor deeply affected, as he shared a close and affectionate bond with his father.

Breaking news live updates: Ukraine claims 'massive strike' by Russia deploying 29 missiles, 400 drones amid Geneva talks

Is YouTube down in India? Heres what Google said about the widespread outage faced by thousands of users

YouTube outage in India: YouTube faced a major global outage on Wednesday morning. Users in India and the United States reported significant prob

TTD presents silk vastrams to Srikalahasti temple

The TTD delegation offered prayers to the presiding deities of Vayulingeswara and Goddess Gnana Prasunambika

Delhi weather update: Light rain lashes Delhi after earliest 30C February in 5 years; IMD issues yellow alert. Check Noida, Gurugram forecast

Delhi Weather today: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi today and has warned of light rain and thunderstorms

Is YouTube down in Australia and New Zealand? Video platforms homepage goes dark for thousands globally

A widespread YouTube outage left hundreds of thousands of users globally unable to watch videos, sparking significant frustration. Reports of iss

Safalam 2026 to be held in city on February 19

A documentary on SAFs activities will be released at the event. Entrepreneurs associated with SAF for the past 15 years will be honoured on the o

Bulldozer justice? HC questions HYDRAA in Gudimalkapur case

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 17, expressed strong displeasure over the actions of HYDRAA in allegedly taking over pri

AI Arms Race Risks Human Extinction, Warns Top Researcher

Russell, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said the heads of the world's biggest AI companies understand the dangers posed b

Telangana man sets woman on fire for rejecting marriage proposal

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old married woman was set on fire allegedly by a man after she rejected his marriage proposal in Mahabubabad town on Tuesday

YouTube outage today: How to fix 'something is wrong' error in YouTube? Here's a complete guide

Youtube something went wrong: Many users are facing an outage with YouTube and they are getting 'Something is Wrong' error message when they are

Veteran Actress Pravina Deshpande Passes Away; CINTAA Pays Heartfelt Tribute

CINTAA offered a heartfelt tribute to the late actress.

India AI Impact Summit: Cyber Peace Foundation flags AI privacy & deepfake risks

Medak collector sentenced to 6 months jail for contempt of court

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the conduct of Medak District Collector Rahul Raj for failing to comply

48 sovereigns of gold stolen from jewellery shop near Singanallur

The shop, located opposite the Coimbatore Corporation East Zone office on Trichy Road, was locked on the night of February 15 for Shivaratri. The

College student injured after jumping from moving bus in Coimbatore

YouTube down in Canada? Thousands of users report issues, heres what caused the outage and when it might be fixed

Millions are experiencing a major YouTube outage, with reports of disruptions starting around 7:45 PM ET and escalating quickly. DownDetector sho

HC pauses Ibrahimpatnam chairperson poll amid councillor disappearance

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 17, directed the state government to produce Akula Yadagiri, a councillor elected from W

YouTube down reason: Why something went wrong error message is affecting thousands of users in India, US and other countries

Something went wrong YouTube: YouTube suffered a global outage on February 17, with over 2,00,000 users logging complaints on DownDetector in the

YouTubedown for more than 2,40,000 users in U.S.

YouTube TV had 8,923 issue reports on the website, while Google had 2,694

Gujarat Police aspirants' heights 'shrink', HC orders recheck

Nationwide winter storms sweep Canada as heavy snow, freezing rain, and extreme cold expected across multiple regions

Canada is bracing for severe winter storms. Snow, freezing rain, and strong winds are impacting regions from the Prairies to Newfoundland. Travel

YouTube down for users across the world, netizens express frustration

YouTube Down: YouTube faced a major disruption on Tuesday. Over three lakh users in the United States reported issues with the popular video plat

Headline-chasing interim head: Jethmalani on Yunus' NE remark

Standing for Dharma: Shankarlal Lalwani M.P. and cause of Pakistani Hindu Sharnarthis

Introduction: The Oath in Sindhi The hallowed halls of the Lok Sabha have witnessed countless oaths, but on a historic day, the words resonated w

PM to IT firms: Go beyond services, make AI products

Socrates: An Honest Man Is Always a Child The Life Lesson We Ignore

An honest man is always a Child. Socrates At first glance, the line sounds almost playfulmaybe even nave. But Socrates wasnt ..

Iran to Return with Proposals After Progress in US Talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law to President Donald Trump, held discussions with Iranian authorities in Geneva