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AI In Focus: The 2026 AI Impact Summit put in perspective

insights and an exploration of Artificial Intelligence across five Editorial and Opinion page articles

Poop is a metadrive of information: Shweta Taneja

The Bengaluru-based writers latest book, The Big Book of Wild Poop, explores how digestive waste tells stories of how animals live, think, feel,

UK to impose 48-hour online takedown rule for nonconsensual intimate images

The online world is the frontline of the 21st century battle against violence against women and girls, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a stat

Rubio to brief Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on US-Iran talks

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the US-I

Traffic diversions in Hyderabad for Chatrapathi Shivaji Jayanthi procession

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued an advisory for diversions in view of the Chatrapathi Shivaji Jayanthi procession on Thursday,

Maharashtra: Ajit Pawars son Jay seeks probe into Baramati plane crash

Pune: Jay Pawar, the younger son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash last month, on Wednesday, February 18

Who is Neha Singh, Galgotias University Professor seen introducing Chinese RoboDog as 'Orion' at the Delhi AI Summit?

Neha Singh Galgotias: Neha Singh, a faculty member at the Galgotias University, is at the centre of a controversy after a video went viral in whi

TN BJP Chief Apologises To Trisha

The remark on Trisha Krishnan sparked criticism and demands for an apology.

Mumbai: Man held for travelling in burqa in womens coach of local train

Mumbai: A 57-year-old man was apprehended from Nashik for allegedly travelling in the womens compartment of a suburban train in Mumbai while wear

Israeli moves amount to 'de-facto annexation' of West Bank: UN political affairs chief

BPCL, HMEL Buy Venezuelan Oil in First Deals

The two refiners have bought a million barrels each of Venezuela's Merey crude grade

Man Who Lived For Free In New Yorker Hotel, Claimed To Own It, Admits To Fraud

A New York City man who attempted to claim ownership of the New Yorker Hotel has pleaded guilty to fraud, ending a lengthy legal saga involving a

'Some of the greatest computer scientists in US are of Indian origin,' Stanford Professor says at AI Summit 2026

India is set to retain its top tech talent and foster its own artificial intelligence capabilities. Surya Ganguli, a Stanford expert, highlights

PM Modi, Macron, Sundar Pichai, Top Tech Bosses To Address India AI Summit

The theme of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which began on Monday, is Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya, which means welfare for all, happiness

Trump Kicks Off His 'Board Of Peace', With Eye On Gaza And Beyond

US President Donald Trump gathers allies to inaugurate the Board of Peace, his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions re

Breaking news live updates: Trump to hold 'Board of Peace' meeting with over 20 countries with eye on Gaza and beyond

Millions To Lose Jobs In Next 12 To 18 Months Because Of AI, Warns US Entrepreneur Andrew Yang

Yang estimates that 20-50% of the 70 million white-collar workers in the US could lose their jobs in the coming years.

US Ready To Attack Iran This Weekend, Trump's Nod Awaited: Report

The US military is ready to attack Iran as early as this weekend, even though President Donald Trump has not made a final decision yet on whether

AI Summit 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 4: PM Modi To Inaugurate AI Impact Summit Today

AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: PM Modi will participate in the opening ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at around 9:40 AM.

Donald Trump's remarks on Taiwan arms sales with China stir unease in Taipei

US President Donald Trump's statement about discussing arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping has sparked worry in Taipei. Expert

Canada Revises Express Entry Immigration Rules, Adds Military Roles

Canada introduced new immigration priority categories to bring in skilled workers in fields ranging from research and health care to aviation, an

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live: Sam Altman, Mukesh Ambani, Bill Gates and more set to take the stage today

This day brings together India Inc.s biggest names and the worlds top AI leaders for what promises to be a packed event with big announcements

Yesterday match India vs Netherlands result: Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube power IND to big win in T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad

Yesterday cricket match result: Shivam Dube's explosive 66 and Varun Chakravarthy's 3/14 guided India to a 17-run victory over the Netherlands, s

Domestic Help Found Dead In Ghaziabad, Cops Suspect Suicide

A 40-year-old domestic help was found dead on Wednesday afternoon at the office-cum-residence of a sand trader here, police said.

Watch: 'Speedster' Dog Steals Show By Crossing Finish Line At Winter Olympics Skiing Event

A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul ran alongside athletes during the Winter Olympics cross-country sprint qualifiers, becoming a viral sensat

SC to hear plea today against Sonam Wangchuks detention

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday, February 19, a petition filed by Geetanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakhi social activist

Branded Witch, Jharkhand Mob Kills Woman, One-Year-Old Baby: Cops

A 32-year-old woman and her baby were allegedly set on fire in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district after she was branded a witch, police said on

Marco Rubio Likely to Visit Israel on Feb 28

According to the report, Rubio is likely to brief Netanyahu on the ongoing Geneva talks concerning a potential nuclear agreement with Iran

India backs UN statement condemning Israels West Bank actions

India has joined over 100 nations in condemning Israel's actions in the West Bank. New Delhi endorsed a United Nations statement denouncing Israe

Eight skiers confirmed dead in California avalanche, one still missing

Eight skiers perished in a devastating avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. One more skier is presumed dead. This incident marks on

On Babar's Demotion vs Namibia, Pak Teammate's Brutal 'Super 8' Message

Players cannot take things to heart as everyone is trying to win matches for Pakistan, said all-rounder Shadab Khan after Babar Azam was not sent

Vijay Deverakonda And Rashmika Wedding Invitation Box?

The elegant packaging and carefully curated items have already created strong buzz online.

SC stays exhumation of bodies of tribal Christians for burial elsewhere

Ramadan Sehri, Iftar and Roza Dua you should recite this holy month Meaning, significance and full translation

Ramadan 2026: Ramadan, also referred to as Ramzan, Ramzaan, or Ramazan, begins in India on Thursday, February 19, following the moon sighting. Du

Zepto discontinues Zepto Daily; AI voice agents for financial services

Zepto discontinued its subscription programme Zepto Daily. Arrowhead is building AI-powered voice agents for the financial services sector. Embar

Eight skiers found dead, 1 still missing after California avalanche

Blackbird Mountain Guides said in a statement that the group, including four guides, was returning to the trailhead when the avalanche occurred

Kamaal Hai: Irfan Pathan Mocks Sahibzada Farhan's Ton. Here's The Reason

Sahibzada Farhan scored 100 not out off 58 balls against Namibia in their T20 World Cup Group A game on Wednesday.

Man Stabs Brothers, Sister-In-Law Over Dinner-Table Dispute In UP; 2 Killed

A man and wife were stabbed to death while another person was critically injured after a petty dispute in a joint family in a village turned fata

Nestle weighs limiting presence in ice cream business, Bloomberg News reports

Nestle is exploring options for a smaller presence in the ice cream sector. This includes potentially reducing its stake in Froneri, a joint vent

'A real hero with street smarts...': Trump honors Jesse Jackson at Black History Month event

Why price sensitivity and trust are not opposites in the online travel market

As travellers become more informed and discerning, the focus is shifting from simply finding the lowest price to choosing platforms that offer cl

Indian-Origin Nurse Hurt in Alleged Racial Attack in Australia

A video circulating on social media appears to show one of the men directing racial slurs at Singh, including calling him an Indian dog

India Well Positioned To Be Leader In AI; Incredible Optimism: Rishi Sunak

Supported by a deep talent pool and strong digital public infrastructure, India is well positioned to be a leader in AI and demonstrate its mass

EU leaders back early trade pact, AI cooperation in meetings with Modi

US Military moves into place for possible strikes in Iran this weekend

U.S. forces are rapidly building up in the Middle East, presenting President Trump with the option of military action against Iran as soon as thi

Major US Naval, Air Buildup Sets Stage for Potential Iran War

Trump had repeatedly warned Iran that if it killed protesters, the United States would intervene militarily

Smriti, Deepti, Divya, Jaismine and Anahatin contention

All these trailblazers are nominated for the coveted Sportstar of the Year (Female) honour in the eighth edition of the Sportstar Aces Awards

Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Blue Dart Express (5,826.20)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The stock of Blue Dart Express has been consolidating since early last week. It has been oscillating be

'Switzerland actively contributing to development of technical standards'

Swiss President Guy Parmelin advocates for a multi-faceted AI governance framework, emphasizing societal norms alongside legal and technical stan

Backlash After Activist Targets Hanuman Statue in US

Several commenters pointed out that the temple operates legally on private property and reflects the religious practices of local residents

Saad Bin Zafar Interview: Virat Kohli Is the Opposite of His False Cocky Image

T20 World Cup: Canada is unique. Here, Saad Bin Zafar can say Virat Kohli is the GOAT despite hailing from Pakistan.

'Estonia using AI smartly by building trust between govts and societies'

Estonia offers its experience in societal digitalization and building trust in AI to India and the world. The nation has successfully moved most

Nearly 100 people fall ill after consuming prasad in Bihars Khagaria

Doctors have urged villagers to maintain hygiene and ensure safe distribution of food during religious and social gatherings to avoid such incide

Morning Digest: Modi to address AI summit today; India joins list of countries criticising Israels unilateral measures on West Bank, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Satellite Images Show Iran Fortifying Sites Amid US Tensions

Images also show that Iran has buried tunnel entrances at a nuclear site bombed by the U.S. during Israel's 12-day war with Iran last year

Germany's Merz joins calls for social media limits for children

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports stricter controls on social media for children. He highlights the dangers of fake news and online manip

Morning Brief Podcast: Anthropics India Play

Survey: Kids use AI daily, but most don't know how it works

A recent survey reveals that 35% of Indian children using edtech tools are now employing Generative AI, with a significant misconception that the

Real Madrid pip Benfica; Doue rescues holders PSG

Vincius Jnior says he was racially insulted Madrid, Feb 18: The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madr

US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere

The U.S. State Department is developing an online portal, freedom.gov, to allow users globally to access content banned by their governments, inc

Jammu and Kashmir stun Bengal to enter maiden Ranji Trophy final

Kalyani (West Bengal), Feb 18: Sixty seven years after their maiden appearance, Jammu and Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy finals for the fi

Karnataka build 802-run lead to assure Ranji Trophy final berth

Lucknow, Feb 18: Ravichandran Smaran scored his second successive hundred as Karnataka continued to grind down Uttarakhand to reach 299 for six i

Ranji Trophy final set to be played at Hubballi

Bengaluru, Feb 18: The upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir is set to be played at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, H

Morning Brief Podcast: India AI Impact Summit: Microsofts Brad Smith on Sovereignty, Scale and Skills

Need to maintain balance between innovation and regulation: Vaishnaw

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized a balanced techno-legal approach for AI development, combining technical solutions with legal frame

Doctor says Salim Khan on ventilator support, stable

Salmans father suffering from minimal brain hemorrhage Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan suffered a brain haemorrhage which has been tackled, is on

Arundhati Reddys four-wicket haul shows how hard-working she is: Aavishkar Salvi

Arundhati claimed 4/22 to help India bowl Australia out for a mere 133 and win the contest by 21 runs via DLS Method in Sydney to take a 1-0 lead

Tata Sons board set to clear N Chandrasekaran's third term, EGM next

Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of the Tata Group holding company, had already passed a unanimous resolution in October last year to reappo

Pacers give India Women confidence as they target series win over Aussies

CANBERRA, Feb 18: Aiming to establish an unassailable lead over Australia, Harmanpreet Kaurs India would draw confidence from a strong bowling pe

Slovakian players celebrate their third goal against Germany during the Ice Hockey quarter-finals

Slovakian players celebrate their third goal against Germany during the Ice Hockey quarter-finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Tuesday

Winter Olympics: Japanese pair upstage Blade Angels, Germany sweeps 2-man bobsled

CORTINA D AMPEZZO, Feb 18: Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the Blade Angels from the U.S. to ta

Court Denies Bail To Contractors In Delhi Biker Death Case

A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of two contractors in connection with the death of a 25-year-old biker who fell into a pit

Padhoji delivers outstanding performance in JEE Main Examination 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Marking yet another milestone in its journey of academic excellence and student success, Padhoji today ann

LG Ladakh visits several technology pavilions at Bharat Mandapam

Excelsior Correspondent 19NEW DELHI, Feb 18: As India advances decisively on the path of becoming a global technology leader, Artificial Intellig

BNP faces obstacles on Yunus-led govt moves

New Delhi, Feb 17: A heated dispute emerged in Bangladesh on Tuesday over the proposed Constitutional Reform Council, highlighting legal and poli

FCIK seeks urgent rollout of SOTS for MSMEs

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 18: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today demanded urgent measures for a Special On

FS Vikram Misri, Jamaat chief discuss people-centric ties

Dhaka, Feb 18: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, on Tuesday, met with Shafiqur Rahman, chief of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of

Envoys see no breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine talks

GENEVA, Feb 18: The latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva ended Wednesday without a breakthrough, as the war approaches i

Khatana justifies allocation of MPLADS funds to UP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Nominated Rajya Sabha MP, Gulam Ali Khatana of BJP has justified his allocation of MPLADS (Member of Parli

U.S. and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact

The Joint Investment Framework between the U.S. International Development Finance Corp (DFC) and Central Asias most populous nation aims to advan

Degrees of Destruction

Dr. Gagan Bhagat Terrorism is commonly linked to grim realities such as grinding poverty, widespread illiteracy, and deep-seated social exclusion

Autopsy hinting rape ignored, Bombay HC asks CBI to probe 2010 death

'Electronic service valid under BNSS': Bombay HC upholds summons via WhatsApp

How much was Lil Poppa worth when he died at 25? Heres the estimated net worth, earnings, and wealth the CMG rapper Janarious Mykel Wheeler left behind

Lil Poppa's net worth was estimated at $1.5 million to $3 million. He had 247 million Spotify streams. His YouTube channel had 602 million views.

'Height of lawlessness': Calcutta HC on Left-era picks

Child-lifting rumours fuel MP mob attacks

A disturbing surge in mob violence, fueled by child-lifting rumors, has led to innocent individuals being attacked across Madhya Pradesh. In Indo

Grounded Engagement in Jammu & Kashmir

Lt Gen R S Reen rsinghreen@gmail.com The insightful opinion by Sh. Sunil Sharma (LOP) published in Daily Excelsior some time ago provides a compe

Gold, Silver rise on economic factors

MUMBAI, Feb 18: Gold and silver prices rose Wednesday after two days of decline, supported by global macro-economic factors, easing US-Iran tensi

Markets end higher on late buying in bank, metal stocks

MUMBAI, Feb 18: Indian equity markets extended gains for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, driven by last-hour buying in bank, metal, a

Over 15,000 fake birth records on Maharashtra portal; 5 held from Jharkhand