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Naturals eyes 2028 IPO if Reliance stake talks fail

Talks, first announced in late 2022, stalled after Reliance sought a 51% stake, while Naturals was prepared to sell only 49%, so as to retain con

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures decline ahead of US return: Markets wrap

Contracts for the S&P 500 dropped 0.4% and those for the Nasdaq 100 Index slipped 0.7% in a sign of risk aversion before the US returned Tuesday

TN Interim Budget: State to rollout shipbuilding policy soon, says Thangam Thennarasu

5,200-crore Thoothukudi cluster, 30,000-crore investment MoUs signal major maritime push He presented the Interim Budget Estimates for 2026-27 to

Greater Noida West: Kuttu atta turns hazardous for three residential society residents, 70 fall ill on Mahashivratri

Dozens fell ill with suspected food poisoning after consuming buckwheat flour during Mahashivratri in Greater Noida West. Police sealed a shop an

Producer of hit Israeli TV series Tehran dies suddenly in Greece

Athens: Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama Tehran, has died suddenly in Greece, Israeli public broadca

Anthropic's revenue run-rate doubled in India in 4 months, says CEO Amodei

Anthropics revenue run-rate in India has doubled in four months, chief executive officer Dario Amodei said on Monday

Pratyusha Case: SC Asks Siddharth to Surrender Before Police in 4 Weeks

Pratyusha's mother Sarojini alleged that Siddharth did not get stern punishment in the case as the evidence collected after the incident was tamp

India Gives 33% More Data to ChatGPT Than US: Amitabh Kant

Kant said AI should follow the countrys open and interoperable DPI model, allowing a public identity layer on which private innovation can compet

No Proposal to Waive Power Bill Arrears of Small, Marginal Farmers in J&K: Govt

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that there is no proposal under co

School headmaster booked for sexual assault on minor girl in Namakkal

New MPs take oath in Bangladesh

Dhaka: The newly elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmakers were sworn in on Tuesday, February 17, six days after the crucial general e

Occult rituals after killing? Indore MBA students classmate allegedly performed witchcraft after 'mistreating' her dead body

Indore MBA student murder: A 24-year-old MBA student was found dead in Indore. Police arrested her classmate in Mumbai. He confessed to stranglin

NHAI accepts NHIT's Rs 6,221 cr offer to monetise two highway assets

National Highways Authority of India has accepted an offer of over Rs 6,200 crore from National Highways Infra Trust. This deal monetises two hig

IIT Madras, Finnish Met Institute to create virtual lab to study aerosol influence on regional climate

India AI Impact Expo Powerful Convergence Of Ideas, Innovation, Intent: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 17: India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tue

BNP sweeps Bangladesh elections, Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026, and more: The week in 5 charts

Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories from last week.

Video Filmed In SUV Shows Moment Delhi Teen's Car Collided Head-On With Bike

A video recorded inside the Scorpio SUV involved in the collision that killed 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra has come to light, raising fresh questi

Stock markets erase early losses on buying in Infosys, ITC

Sensex dropped to 82,987.43 and Nifty declined to 25,570.30

Title Case: Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika to Tie the Knot Soon; Rumoured Guest List Out

Fans are eagerly urging the couple to make an official announcement about their wedding.

Nargis Fakhri Shares Her Healing Journey With Stem Cells

Fakhri revealed that years of physically demanding routines gradually took a toll on her knees.

Over 17.27 Lakh Kanals Of State Land Encroached In J&K, 14.29 Lakh Recovered: Govt Informs Assembly

JAMMU, Feb 17: The Government on Tuesday informed the House that over 17.27 lakh kanals of state land have been encroached across Jammu and Kashm

US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war looms

U.S. and Iran are holding indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, amid heightened regional tensions. Washington is preparing for pote

Over 1 Lakh Casual, Daily Wagers Registered; Regularization Under Legal, Financial Review: Govt

Jammu, Feb 17: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that a total of 1,00,501 Casual

23-year-old man murdered on his birthday in Thirunindravur; two arrested

Cabinet Secretariate asks top officials to track India AI summit, submit action notes

The Cabinet Secretariat has directed top officials across ministries to attend the ongoing AI summit and identify actionable takeaways. They are

T20 World Cup: Injury scare for SL, Pathirana Limps Off Without Completing his 1st Over

Pathirana's suspected hamstring injury durig the match on Monday may have left the former champions without their fastest bowler for the rest of

Hyderabad: Major pipeline burst floods colonies in Manikonda

Hyderabad: A major drinking water pipeline carrying supply from the Singur reservoir to Hyderabad ruptured in Manikonda in the early hours of Tue

'Child Rapist': ICE Says Indian 'Alien' Sexually Assaulted 13-Year-Old

An Indian man has been detained in the United States for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said

Two die of suspected food poisoning after eating at restaurant in Keralas Vizhinjam

Family of six had dinner late on Monday night from the restaurant that specialises in seafood dishes. Four later developed uneasiness and were ho

Work on three rural health facilities in Belagavi district launched by Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Karnataka is in forefront of healthcare, says Minister

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HBSE Class 10,12 Board exam 2026: Check date sheet, how to download, timings, guidelines, what's allowed and what's not

HBSE exam date sheets: The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani, date sheets for Class 10 and 12 board examinations have been relea

Gambhir Offered IPL Return, Set To Be Approached For Role Of CEO By Franchise

Gautam Gambhir is currently overseeing India's T20 World Cup title defence, with the team already through to the Super Eight stage.

Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers sworn into parliament

Bangladesh Prime Minister swearing in: Tarique Rahman is set to take over from an interim government that has steered the country of 170 million

Will Hyderabad witness annular solar eclipse today?

Hyderabad: Astrophiles will once again get a chance to look at the ring of fire due to the annular solar eclipse on February 17, however, those i

Trump rubbishes links with Epstein, says 'have nothing to hide, nothing to do with him'

President Donald Trump has again denied any association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating he has been exonerated and has othi

PM to lay stone of north Indias first semiconductor unit, open Namo Bharat corridor in UP next week

LUCKNOW:, Feb 17: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of north

Discussions encouraging, we are nearing consensus on most pillars, MeitY official says

The 2026 India AI Impact Summit, taking place from February 16-20 in New Delhi, is structured around seven core pillars and it aims to achieve c

'Furious' Mohsin Naqvi's Message To Pak Team After Thrashing Against India

Pakistan's T20 World Cup loss to India: Is India vs Pakistan really worth the hype? That is the big question after Suryakumar Yadav and Co. thras

Enough. Leave It: Waqar Younis Loses It When Reminded Of Pak Misery

Waqar Younis struggled to hide his frustration in the commentary box when reminded of Pakistan's miserable record against India in recent times.

Kerala clinches investments worth 1.18 lakh croreat Davos, says CM

Pinarayi Vijayan addresses 6th session of CII Southern Region Council in Thiruvananthapuram

Cricketer Imad Wasim marries for 2nd time; ex-wife calls him murderer

Islamabad: Former Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim has tied the knot with his girlfriend Nyla Raja, just months after confirming his separation fro

Jagtial: Senior Cong leader Jeevan Reddy slams party over chairperson post

Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader and former minister T Jeevan Reddy on Monday, February 16, made strong remarks against the party leadership, al

Girls Body Stuffed in Drum Found in Chittoor

The body was found stuffed in a drum in the house of one Kulavardhan. On receiving information, the police rushed to the spot and detained Kulava

Guthrie family not suspects in Arizona kidnapping, sheriff says

Nancy Guthrie, presumably kidnapped, was last seen on January 31 when family dropped her off at her home near Tucson

Congress SC Morcha stages protest against VB-G RAM G Act in Belagavi district of Karnataka

Congress members demand resumption of MGNREGA scheme

Mohali Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails, Fortis Hospital Also Mentioned

CHANDIGARH, Feb 17: Some schools in Punjabs Mohali received bomb threat emails on Tuesday, which also mentioned Fortis Hospital, prompting police

Infosys, Anthropic partner to build AI tools for complex, regulated industries

The collaboration aims to help enterprises automate complex workflows, accelerate software delivery, and adopt AI with the governance and transpa

Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: Imagination is more important than knowledge, knowledge is

Albert Einstein, a brilliant physicist, revolutionized our understanding of the universe with his theory of relativity and the iconic E=mc equati

Assembly Pays Tributes; Two-Minute Silence Observed in Memory of Former Minister, Ex MLC

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday paid obituary reference to former Minister Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah during

Delhi HC Orders Ilaiyaraaja Not to Use Saregamas Music Catalogue

The composer is already embroiled in a legal battle with Saregama over the hit song En Iniya Pon Nilave.

Two die in Kerala of suspected food poisoning after eating at Vizhinjam eatery

Tragedy struck a family in Kollam after two members died. They had dined at a restaurant in Vizhinjam. Two other family members are receiving tre

J&K | NIA Raids House Of Retired Govt Employee In Srinagar

Srinagar, Feb 17: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at the house of a retired government employee here in conne

What's next for Muhammad Yunus as Tarique's BNP takes charge in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is transitioning to a new political era with the BNP's victory. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will step down as Chief Adviser. His fut

Prakash Raj to Play a Shiva Bhakt in Mahesh Babus Varanasi

The SS Rajamouli directorial will hit the screens on 7 April 2027.

GHMC division issue reaches HC, notices issued to government

Hyderabad: The division of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three separate corporations has reached the Telangana High Cou

Indian Coast Guard seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers

The three vessels were intercepted about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai

AI-Generated Clip of Nirmala Sitharaman Speaking About Investment Scheme Viral

AI-detection tool Deepfake-O-Meter revealed that the viral clip was created using AI.

Yamal misses a penalty and Barcelona''s late collapse hands Girona a 2-1 win in La Liga

The defeat was the second in less than a week for Barca and left it second in the table, two points behind Madrid

ByteDance vows to boost safeguards after AI model infringement claims

Built by TikTok owner ByteDance, Seedance 2.0 has produced Hollywoodesque scenes widely shared online

Odisha Showcases AI Initiatives at AI Impact Summit 2026

A key highlight of Odishas participation is its strategic collaboration with Sarvam AI, aimed at building sovereign AI capabilities with a specia

Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM today.

Bangladeshs newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in on February 17, followed by the oath-taking of the new government led by BNP Cha

New Zealand vs Canada Live Score Updates, T20 2026: Canada opts to bat first in hopes of spin-friendly conditions

Guatemala ends emergency powers after a monthlong crackdown sparked by 10 police killings

President said 83 gang members had been arrested during the state of emergency and that homicides and reports of extortion had fallen during the

You don't deserve that chair: Navjot Kaur Sidhu lashes out at Rahul Gandhi after quitting Congress

You have to be in touch with the ground reality to know. You cant be living in a dream world, Ms. Sidhu said of Rahul Gandhi

Family Faces Ire for Refusing to Perform Funeral in Kukatpally

The locals alerted the police who rushed to the house and made it clear to Shamanthakamni's family that if they failed to perform the last rites

Two Jana Sena workers from Chittoor drowned in sea at Puducherry

National Woman Thinkers conference in Delhi on March 7-8, webinar series in north Karnataka from February 21-26

Participants would deliberate on various issues and the resolutions emerging from these discussions will be submitted to the Union Government

Man Stabs Bhopal Woman 13 Times, Then Jumps In Front Of Train

A 45-year-old woman in Bhopal was stabbed to death nine times in the chest, three times in the abdomen, and once in the neck allegedly by a man w

Murder Case Against Chhattisgarh Officer After Man Dies During Illegal Mining Probe

Serious allegations against a revenue administration team in Chhattisgarh's Kusmi village have triggered outrage and tension across the region.

A separate classification for denotified tribes | Explained

Why were Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes classified as criminal groups in the colonial era? What did the Idate Commission recommend?

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 90.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.23% higher at 97.14

India Looking Forward to French President's Visit: PM Modi

Macron said he was accompanied by business leaders and economic, industrial, cultural and digital players who give real, tangible life to the tie

We Are In AI Era: Top Court Raps Centre Over Sonam Wangchuk Transcripts

There is certain malice if the transcription of a 3-minute speech runs for 7-8 minutes, the Supreme Court has said, pulling up the Centre over th

Free health camp by United Hospital in Kalaburagi to celebrate anniversary on February 18

The management stated that the anniversary health camp forms part of its ongoing efforts to promote preventive healthcare and early diagnosis amo

7 Deaths In Haryana Village Amid Water Contamination Reports: Viral Hepatitis Symptoms, Prevention Explained

Preliminary probe suggests that viral Hepatitis and a possible water contamination were behind the deaths, however, a confirmation is awaited.

Man Killed, 2 Injured In Illegal Mining Row, Chhattisgarh Officer Among 4 Arrested

Serious allegations against a revenue administration team in Chhattisgarh's Kusmi village have triggered outrage and tension across the region.

UP Board Exam Class 10, 12 date 2026: Check date sheets for UPMSP exams, full guidelines, what's allowed and what's not

UP Board Exam Class 10, 12 date 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education (UPMSP) will begin the Class 10 and 12 Bo

Chiranjeevi undergoes surgery, here is his latest health update

Mumbai: Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi has shared an update with regards to his health, saying that he is recuperating well after a minor shoulder k

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 90.73 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) The rupee rose by 1 paisa to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, aided by a fall in global crude oil pric

One dead, two critically injured in Merrylands stabbing; suspect in custody as police investigate motive

A fatal stabbing spree near a Merrylands train station has left one man dead and two others critically injured. Police arrested a suspect shortly

PM Modi Highlights Public-Interest Role of AI at Summit

Modi noted that science and technology become useful when guided by thoughtful decision-making and added the summit aims to explore how AI can se

Deeply Regret My Association: Hyatt Executive Resigns Over Epstein Ties

The executive chairman of the Hyatt hotel chain stepped down Monday after emails revealing his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light

AI knows how caste works in India. Heres why thats a worry

Ishan Kishan's Grandfather Confirms India Star's Relationship Status

Ishan Kishan is also dominating headlines off the field as well, with his grandfather confirming his relationship status, putting years of specul

Schools in Hyderabad to shift to half-day schedule

Hyderabad: The schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are going to shift to a half-day schedule as part of the arrangement. Under

Meerut Metro to become Indias fastest, to run at 120 kmph

New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) The upcoming Meerut Metro is set to become the fastest metro service in the country, with a maximum operational speed of

India AI Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE updates: Summit aims to capture use of AI for public interest, PM Modi says

The Prime Minister inaugurated the summit on February 16, drawing overwhelming crowds to Bharat Mandapam

Resignation twist: Bhupen Borah quits Congress, pauses decision, Himantas BJP offer follows row explained

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invited former Congress chief Bhupen Borah to join BJP after his resignation. Sarma lauded Borah as a last Hindu lea

Elon Musk Edges Closer to Becoming Worlds First Trillionaire

As of February 2026, Musks net worth is estimated at about $849 billion, driven primarily by his ownership stakes in Tesla Inc. and SpaceX