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Is Your Health Insurance Going To Cover Everything You Need Or Do You Need A Medical Contingency Fund?

Even among insured families, coverage gaps remain, out-of-pocket expenditure still accounts for nearly 40% of total healthcare spending in India.

20 Feb 2026 1:01 pm
From Polite Prompts To Power Grids: The Growing Debate Over AI's Energy Use

Studies comparing digital services have estimated that a single generative AI query can consume several times more electricity than a conventional web search.

20 Feb 2026 1:01 pm
Sunita Williams Stranded In Space Labeled One Of Worst NASA Disasters

Starliner's botched flight left Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stuck for months at the International Space Station.

20 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
Actor Eric Dane Dies Just 10 Months After ALS Diagnosis: Why It Can Turn Aggressive Fast

ALS is a progressive disease and it can take about 2-5 years from the time of diagnosis to death. Some people might live for 5 years or more, others might survive with the condition for over a decade.

20 Feb 2026 12:59 pm
West Bengal Class 12 Mathematics Exam 2026: Board To Award Full Marks For 3 Out-Of-Syllabus Questions

WBCHSE Class 12 Maths Exam: Altogether, 10 marks were linked to questions that were reportedly not part of the council's prescribed syllabus.

20 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea That Sought Ban On Naming Mosques After Babur

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea that sought a ban on the construction or naming of any mosque or religious structure in the name of Mughal emperor Babur or Babri Masjid.

20 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
AI Can Transform Healthcare In Areas Lacking Specialists: Ex-WHO Deputy Director-General Soumya Swaminathan

Former Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan, on Friday said artificial intelligence can have a significant positive impact on healthcare, especially in regions where specialist doctors are scarce.

20 Feb 2026 12:39 pm
When Will CBSE Board Exam Results 2026 Be Declared? A Look at Past Trends

CBSE Board Exam 2026 Results: Class 10 exams will conclude on March 10, while Class 12 exams will end on April 10. In total, students are appearing for 83 subjects in Class 10 and 120 subjects in Class 12.

20 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
Opinion: Opinion | In Bangladesh, A Story Of Many Wins

The rain is over, and the clouds are clearing. Now, the hard work of rebuilding a nation begins, and India must be standing right there alongside as a friend.

20 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
Man Accidentally Throws Away Gold Worth Rs 15 Lakh. Scrap Dealer Returns It

Haji Akhtar Khan, a scrap dealer from Faridabad, was going through junk at his shop when he found 100 grams of gold jewellery valued at over Rs 15 lakh. It was like a lottery ticket he had never purchased but still won.

20 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
French President Macron's 'Thank You' Note To India With 'Dhurandhar' Track

French President Emmanuel Macron shared the glimpses from his trip in a 43-second montage, with the song 'Na De Dil Pardesi Nu' from the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' playing in the background.

20 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Received An Emergency Text Alert On Your Smartphone Today? Here's What It Means

NDMA and DoT conducted a live test of India's emergency alert system using cell broadcast on February 20 to verify public safety technology.

20 Feb 2026 12:22 pm
How The Tragic Death Of Eric Dane Mirrors His Grey's Anatomy End

Eric Dane's most popular role to date is as Dr Mark Sloan, Head of Plastic Surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital in Grey's Anatomy

20 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
36 km In 8 Minutes, No Runway, No Fuel: India To Get First Air Taxi Soon

Developed by The E Plane Company in collaboration with IIT Madras, the electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (e-VTOL) aircraft is designed to cut travel time in congested cities.

20 Feb 2026 12:16 pm
Umpire Dies After Bee Attack During Cricket Match In UP

Umpire Manik Gupta's fellow Umpire, Jagdish Sharma, said, We were attacked by a swarm of bees during the drinks break. We ran, but since Manik bhai was older, he couldn't outrun the bees.

20 Feb 2026 12:16 pm
Opinion: Opinion | The Paradox Of India's 'YOLO' Consumer

The higher weightage for personal care, transport and intoxicants draws the picture of a consumer with a YOLO (you-only-live-once) approach.

20 Feb 2026 12:16 pm
Ever Heard Of Jock Itch Or Tinea? Why That Rash Might Be More Than Just Irritation

Persistent itchy rashes may be fungal infections like tinea, not irritation, seek proper treatment.

20 Feb 2026 11:38 am
US State Sues Apple Over Alleged Use Of ICloud For Storing Child Sex Abuse Material

The US state of West Virginia on Thursday said it is suing Apple over child sex abuse material people tuck away in its iCloud online storage service.

20 Feb 2026 11:38 am
UK Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest Puts Spotlight On Lord Mountbatten Abuse Claims

The arrest of former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor now also put the spotlight on Andrew's great-uncle, and India's last Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, who was accused of sexually abusing young boys in the Kincora Boys' Home scandal.

20 Feb 2026 11:37 am
Almost Half Of Antibiotic Prescribing For Surgery Is Inappropriate, New Report Shows

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.

20 Feb 2026 11:26 am
'200% Tariffs, 11 Jets Down': Trump Inflates His Claim On India-Pak Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he mediated between India and Pakistan during the 2025 military standoff, claiming he had threatened to put 200 per cent tariffs on the two nuclear-armed neighbours if they didn't stop the fighting.

20 Feb 2026 11:18 am
Watch: Burj Khalifa Lights Up In Tricolour For India AI Impact Summit 2026

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi is marked by the Burj Khalifa light show, highlighting the UAE's support and growing India-UAE partnership.

20 Feb 2026 11:17 am
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 5 Live Updates: Pax Silica Ensures Supply Chains Are Safe, Secure: Sundar Pichai At AI Summit

AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: The day is headlined by the GPAI Council Meeting, where member nations of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence review progress on responsible and inclusive technology.

20 Feb 2026 11:09 am
AI To Starlink: How Drone Technology Transformed Battlefield In Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine drags into its fifth year, drones have come to completely dominate the front line -- a transformation in modern warfare that is being watched around the world.

20 Feb 2026 10:57 am
Brazil President Visits India With Largest Business Delegation To Boost Trade

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in India on a high-profile state visit this week, bringing with him the largest-ever Brazilian business delegation to travel abroad, underscoring trade and economic cooperation

20 Feb 2026 10:57 am
Who Is Namgya Khampa, Indian Diplomat At Donald Trump's Board Of Peace Meet

Namgya C Khampa is a 2000-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). She has over two decades of experience in Indian diplomacy.

20 Feb 2026 10:50 am
Hike In Himachal Toll From April 1. Cars To Pay Rs 170 Instead Of Rs 70

Come April 1, visitors to Himachal Pradesh would have to shell out more at toll barriers located at its entry points as the state's amended toll policy takes effect from the next fiscal -- drastically hiking fees for private vehicles from other state

20 Feb 2026 10:46 am
Gold And Silver Rates Today: Check City-Wise Prices

Gold futures for April rose 0.33 per cent to Rs 1,55,335 at 9:03 am. Silver futures for March also indicated a jump, rising 1.2 per cent to Rs 2,44,300.

20 Feb 2026 10:41 am
India Joins US-Led Pax Silica: Here's What It Means

India is poised to become a full member of the US-led strategic group Pax Silica, with a formal invitation expected next month, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor revealed during his visit to New Delhi.

20 Feb 2026 10:35 am
Why ICC Is Facing Criticism Over T20 World Cup Super 8 Format

ICC faces backlash over T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 format as pre-seeding places all group winners in one group, creating an imbalance.

20 Feb 2026 10:34 am
Epstein Told Me His Darkest Secrets: Survivor Recalls Once Silenced Horror To NDTV

Rina Oh, who was 21 at the time, told NDTV that Jeffrey Epstein psychologically harmed her by insulting and criticising her body.

20 Feb 2026 10:27 am
Illegal Indian 'Alien' Truck Driver In ICE Custody After Fatal US Crash

A 25-year-old Indian man has been arrested in the United States after his truck caused a three-vehicle collision, killing a 64-year-old man in Indiana.

20 Feb 2026 10:18 am
Extremely Well: Tharoor Praises AI Summit Amid Congress' Criticism

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday praised the AI Impact Summit, saying the first couple of days had gone extremely well and some glitches can happen at any large event.

20 Feb 2026 10:14 am
Grey's Anatomy Actor Eric Dane Dies A Year After His ALS Diagnosis: What You Need To Know About The Disease

The actor had revealed in April 2025 that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

20 Feb 2026 10:00 am
Ex-Prince Andrew's Picture In His Range Rover After Release From Jail Goes Viral

Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man once referred to as the Playboy Prince stares ahead of him as the car leaves Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England.

20 Feb 2026 9:57 am
Amir Says India Won't Qualify For T20 World Cup Semis. Explains Why

After calling Abhishek Sharma a 'slogger', ex-Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has fired a warning to the Indian team.

20 Feb 2026 9:57 am
'Don't Know Why People Are Criticising It': Macron On India Rafale Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for critics of India's proposed move to purchase and co-produce 114 Rafale fighter jetsthe deal will make India stronger.

20 Feb 2026 9:56 am
Gurugram HR Executive Thrashed With Bats In Road Rage Incident

An HR executive associated with an IMT Manesar-based private firm was allegedly thrashed and threatened by three unidentified persons in a suspected road rage incident here, police said on Thursday.

20 Feb 2026 9:53 am
Austria's AI Universities Look To India For Deep Academic Collaboration

This initiative follows discussions held during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vienna, where both sides agreed to deepen academic and research engagement.

20 Feb 2026 9:53 am
Andhra Woman Stabs Husband To Death After Fight Over TV Volume

A man was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife following a heated argument over the volume of the TV set, police said.

20 Feb 2026 9:47 am
UK Denies Trump's Request To Use Its Key Base For Any Iran Strike: Report

Donald Trump's retraction of support for UK's deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius comes as the UK government holds off giving permission for him to use the Diego Garcia military base in the archipelago for any possible strike on Iran.

20 Feb 2026 9:41 am
Ranveer Singh Was Asked For 10 Crores By Bishnoi Gang, Note Came From US Number

A key operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang Harry Boxer tried to extort Rs 10 crore from actor Ranveer Singh, sources told NDTV Friday morning.

20 Feb 2026 9:38 am
'Melts Our Hearts': Foreign Traveller Praises Kerala's Warmth And Kindness In Viral Video

Travel vlogger Maria Green's viral video highlighted Kerala's kindness and welcoming spirit during her recent visit to India.

20 Feb 2026 9:32 am
Rafale Absolutely Key: Macron Blasts Critics Of India's 114 Jet Proposal

French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for critics of India's proposed move to purchase and co-produce 114 Rafale fighter jets-the deal will make India stronger.

20 Feb 2026 9:03 am
Girl, 6, Dies In Delhi Hit-And-Run, Grandmother Says She Begged Driver For Help

A six-year-old girl lost her life after a speeding car hit the e-rickshaw she was travelling in with her grandmother, causing the vehicle to overturn in West Delhi's Janakpuri area.

20 Feb 2026 8:52 am
Beta Perform Karo: Afridi's Stinging Reply To Shadab In 2-Minute Rant

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi delivered a stinging rebuttal to Shadab Khan's criticism of past players, after the all-rounder highlighted their failure to defeat India in World Cups.

20 Feb 2026 8:44 am
Grey's Anatomy, Euphoria Star Eric Dane Dies At 53 After ALS Battle

Dane revealed his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a People interview last year.

20 Feb 2026 8:41 am
India Set To Join US-Led Pax Silica Today, Elite Global Tech Alliance

India on Friday is expected to join the Pax Silica a US-led strategic alliance launched in December 2025 to secure the global AI and semiconductor supply chain and reduce dependence on non-aligned nations.

20 Feb 2026 8:40 am
I Don't Like Young, Handsome Men. Women I Like: Trump At Peace Board Meet

World leaders who accepted the invitation of President Donald Trump to join his new peace board were greeted in Washington on Thursday with a mix of fanfare and personal flattery.

20 Feb 2026 8:32 am
Budget Battle Begins: Haryana Assembly Session Set For BJP-Congress Showdown

The political temperature in Haryana is soaring as the budget session kicks off today. With both the ruling BJP and the Congress sharpening their strategies, the state Assembly is bracing for a fierce confrontation that could dominate state politics.

20 Feb 2026 8:26 am