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India France bilateralism and Macron-Modi bonhomie have special significance

Amidst Trumps unilateralism, two leaders underline space for multilateralism By T N Ashok The optics of French President Emmanuel Macrons visit

Court order violated at Aland shrine site, alleges Siddalinga Swami

The seer claims that trees and vegetation surrounding the Raghav Chaitanya Shivalinga on the Ladle Mashak Dargahs premises had been cleared and a

Mending fences with Bangladesh: Modi has taken the right move but the task is too tough

Highly rejuvenated Jamaat will be deciding factor in the course of bilateral relations By Nitya Chakraborty Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tak

Keep the Skies Alive by Feeding Hungry Wings

By Mool Raj Winter in my village Bhagota is long and unforgiving. Snow covers the land, water bodies freeze, and the earth shuts itself down. For

How the Real Power Had Shrunk into the Hands of the Marathas from the Mughals

By Er. Rajesh Pathak Launching not an attack on the enemy fleeing the battle with his back turned; granting pardon to the enemy fallen into ones

KSHRC directs Mines and Geology dept. to stop illegal sand extraction in Charmady after residents complaint

T20 World Cup | Mohammad Nabi still has a lot of cricket left in him: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan said that no team could be taken lightly and they had to beat the big teams to advance deep in any event

Amid global uncertainty, assertive Sanae Takaichi has the mandate to pursue structural reforms: Sanjaya Baru

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi belongs to the Abe lineage and represents continuity with his twin emphasis on restoring Japans economic competitivene

India stays out of joint statement criticising Israels West Bank plans

Indias decision not to sign the statement or join the U.S.-led Board of Peace seen as linked to Modis upcoming visit to Israel

Statehood still uncertain

Though the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has hinted at an early decision regarding the return of statehood in Jam

US Commerce Dept's ITA delegation visits Bengaluru to strengthen AI partnership

The International Trade Administration delegation engaged with American and Indian tech companies to understand how AI is being leveraged to grow

Intense U.S. naval, air power buildup sets stage for potential Iran war

Washington currently has 13 warships in the West Asia: one aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln nine destroyers and three littoral combat s

Deep-sea fish larvae use mix-and-match visual cells

The discovery challenges the century-old view that vertebrate vision relies solely on distinct rods and cones, suggesting a more adaptable and ev

AI integration and rope car at Marina part of 90 announcements byMayor for FY2026-27

Kerala HC expresses shock at alleged misappropriation of funds at ghee sale counter in Sabarimala

Watch: Chinese-made humanoid robots steal show at Spring Festival Gala

Three killed in separate accidents in Bengaluru

Bengaluru firm unveils two AI language models

Launch of the much-anticipated models at the summit is seen as a milestone for AI development in India; these are not yet available to the public

Modi, Sanchez stress AI partnership for inclusive progress

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday hailed artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative

U.S. energy chief says IEA must 'drop' focus on climate change

Chris Wright threatened last year to pull the United States out of the IEA which was founded to coordinate responses to major disruptions of sup

Three held for kidnapping spa owner for 2 lakh ransom; victim rescued

Absconding for Nine Years, Notorious Offender Arrested by Mangaluru Police in AP

Accused in 31 cases traced to Rayachoti, where he lived under a fake identity

Watch: India is well-positioned to be a leader in AI: Former U.K. PM Rishi Sunak

Speaking at the AI for All: Reimagining Global Cooperation session in New Delhi, the former U.K. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, argued that India i

NCB seizes 4.7 kg of cocaine worth 23.88 crore at KIA, Brazilian national held

Pope Leo laments a world in flames at Ash Wednesday service

Before sprinkling ashes on the heads of participants, a sign of mortality, the pope said the ashes could represent the weight of a world that is

SR Strengthens Freight Network Through Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals

The Gati Shakti cargo terminal policy of Indian Railways aims to create modern, efficient and customer-friendly freight infrastructure on railway

CM urges caution against the Kerala Story sequel

Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch anti-Maoist operation along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border

CRPF-led KGH-2 targets top CPI (Maoist) leadership as government pushes to end left-wing extremism by March 2026

Watch: Anganwadi workers across T.N. intensify protest over pay and job regularisation

Anganwadi and nutritious meal workers across Tamil Nadu have continued their agitation for the 15th consecutive day, demanding regularisation and

A.P. SIPB approves 27 projects withinvestments of 29,021 crore

Speed of Doing Business policy should be the guiding principle in all matters related to industrial projects, says Naidu

Doctors strike disrupts OP services at Kozhikode MCH

Ropeway Car Project Planned for Marina

GCC proposes Rs 75-crore cable car linking lighthouse and Anna memorial

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government For Scrapping 5% Muslim Quota

Congress leader Nasim Khan said the decision amounted to injustice against minorities. By cancelling the reservation, the BJP government has comm

Look into plea for special law on hate crimes: SC to Attorney General

The Supreme Court said that classifying crime on the basis of the identity of the victim may run the danger of dividing the society

Dr. Reddys forays into HRT with acquisition of 2 brands from U.K. firm

Ramadan Chand Mubarak 2026 wishes images, greetings, messages and WhatsApp status

Chand Mubarak Wishes 2026: Chand Mubarak, a greeting for the new moon of Shawwal, signifies the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid-ul-Fitr. This

Karnataka showcases its AI prowess at India AI Impact Summit

Karnataka IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted that the state has maintained its AI leadership in the country with dedicated policies.

Gold price jumps above $5,000, silver price surges 6% as Fed Minutes and global talks drive market volatility will gold hit $6,000 and silver reach $309

Gold and silver price prediction 2026: Gold and silver prices surged on Wednesday. Investors reacted to geopolitical news and awaited US Federal

Congress slams tax on disability pension, seeks rollback of policy

The party terms the tax an insult to soldiers sacrifice and warns of its impact on morale

300 Naxals on target of security forces to meet March deadline, officials say

Security forces are intensifying operations to eliminate around 300 Maoists, including four senior commanders, by the March 2026 deadline. Misir

BNP-Led regime vows action over targeting of minorities in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Bangladeshs new BNP-led government on Wednesday, February 18, warned that mob culture will not be tolerated, amid a rise in mob violence,

DC Edit | Close India-France Ties Set To Touch a New High

Rafale deals, defence tech and trade reshape a boundary-less partnership

Word of the Day: Abysmal

Discover 'abysmal,' a powerful adjective for describing something exceptionally bad, plunging far below expectations. Originating from the Greek

'Dark money groups funded $60M': Soros-linked network in Minnesota 'exposed' at Senate hearing

Nilgiris Foresters Draw 'Fire Line' to Foil Wildfires

The forest department in the Nilgiris, especially in MTR, accord top priority to fire prevention

Ernakulam District Panchayat Budget to give thrust to welfare measures

Beyond the FTA: AI emerging as new pillar of India-Europe relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez hailed artificial intelligence as a transformative force. India is enhancing coo

AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 3: PM Modi welcomes world leaders at Bharat Mandapam

After 90 days in jail, iBomma Ravi released on conditional bail

Hyderabad: After spending nearly 90 days in jail, Immadi Ravi, the main accused behind the iBomma piracy racket, was released from the Chanchalgu

Did marine algal toxins cause Vizhinjam seafood deaths ?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2026: Check if schools and colleges are closed tomorrow in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra observes a public holiday on February 19, 2026, for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. While government offices and banks will be c

Festo, German automation tech firm opens GCC; to hire 800 people by 2030

'India has secured 9 trade agreements since 2022': Goyal says we are at forefront of global trade

Hyderabad software employee murdered by ex-husband

Hyderabad: A man allegedly killed his former wife, a software employee at her house here on Wednesday, February 18, police said. The incident hap

Target 50% votes per booth, BJP chief Nitin Nabin tells Assam party workers

Nitin Nabin begins his two-day visit to the poll-bound State by addressing a Panna Pramukh Sammelan in Dibrugarh

Forgery case complainant emerges false-charge suspect

Quantum Century science expo begins on Thursday

'It sounds funny and suspicious!': Tlaib exposes shocking crypto cash pouring into Trumps campaign

DC Edit | Peace in Manipur Still Fragile

Evacuation of Kuki students highlights deep mistrust between Naga and Kuki communities

Uttam Sets Deadline for Irrigation Works Before Monsoon

He also instructed irrigation officials to coordinate with TRANSCO for timely completion and commissioning of power substations linked to lift ir

'Are you kidding me?': Lawmakers clash with former special counsel Jack Smith over Trump probe

Revanth attends dinner hosted by Modi

Employee pulled from client meetings over unkempt hair, bosss boss threatens firing story sparks smart grooming tips

A Reddit user shared their challenge with receiving persistent criticism from a senior manager regarding appearance, mainly their hair, despite s

T.N. Engineers Federation members stage demonstration in Chennai

Husband hides layoff news to avoid ruining wifes friends wedding should he have told her sooner? Reddit weighs in

A man who lost his job just hours after dropping his wife at the airport for her best friends wedding has sparked online debate over whether he m

PM to address AI summit on February 19, world leaders gather

The plenary session will bring together several heads of state and government, with PM Modis address followed by keynote presentations by global

EU launches European Legal Gateway Office in India for students and professionals

The initiative aims to provide clear information on legal mobility, qualification requirements, and skills pathways, particularly in the ICT sect

French auto parts major plans to invest more than 200 million in India

Education and healthcare are our top priorities: Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

12 BJP, VHP Members Detained in Warangal for Unauthorised Protest

Police said the group had assembled to protest the removal of a compound wall at the Trishakti Peetham Temple without prior permission

Microsoft to keep buying enough renewable energy to match all its electricity needs

Microsoft has achieved its 2025 goal of matching all electricity needs with renewable energy, contracting 40 gigawatts of new supply. The tech gi

Distraint proceedings initiated against Madurai Aavin for non-compliance with labour court order

The dispute involves 23 casual labourers working at Madurai Aavin dairy. They petitioned the Inspector of Factories, and obtained a permanent emp

Man sentenced to life for murder

BRS leader Suman arrested amidst high drama

Junior artiste held with 52 litres of liquor from Kochi

I-PAC raids: SC adjourns next hearing to March 18

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to March 18 the hearing on a plea moved by the ED alleging obstruction by the West Bengal gover

When Ce qui se trame traced centuries of textile history between India and France

With printed cottons and silk installations, landmark exhibition Ce qui se trame in Paris underlined four centuries of Indo-French textile dialog

Chinese robotic dog row widens at India AI Summit

Sources familiar with the matter, however, said Wipros demo focused on its InspectAI solution, not the robot itself

Simultaneous polls panel weighs bar on no-confidence motions in final year of governments term

Panel chairperson P.P. Chaudhary says Panchayati Raj laws in many States have similar restrictions, and the committee could propose introduction

Backward classes won over 61 pc seats in Telangana municipal elections

Hyderabad: Backward Classes have won more than 61 per cent seats in the recently held municipal elections in Telangana. Though 28.22 per cent of

II PU student jumps to death from college building in Kanakapura

With 155 films hitting the big screen, Tulu cinema completes 55 years on February 19

Richard Castelino of Mangaluru stands distinct in making and promoting regional language films of Tulu, Konkani and Kodava in addition to Kannada

Lion-tailed macaques form large groups outside protected areas in Valparai plateau

Its time the old perception of the JVPs India stance changed: Tilvin Silva

Focus of recent visit was development cooperation; Provincial polls, national question, power devolution not discussed

Galgotias University faces backlash for passing off Chinese robodog, Korean drone as in-house innovations

Social media users flagged that the robodog has been made by Chinese firm Unitree and is commercially available for sale

Quote of the day by Mira Sorvino: We all struggle with our failure to communicate and our failure to reach.

Mira Sorvino shared a quote about communication, fear, and love. She said people often fail to talk clearly and feel scared to connect with other

DMK invites applications for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Assembly elections

Candidates seeking party tickets must submit applications between February 20 and March 2, a release from Anna Arivalayam, the DMK state headquar

Culture Ministry funded event platformed incendiary hate speech: Congress

The Congress claimed that the Sanatan Sanstha was under investigation by the Karnataka government in connection with the murders of journalist Ga

SOP to verify authenticity of academic and other certificates of guest faculty of degree colleges

A Certificate Verification Committee should be mandatorily formed in every government first-grade college to verify the authenticity of the educa

Pakistans economic woes likely to mount as geopolitical risks rise

New Delhi, Feb 18: Pakistans economic situation is likely to start unfolding negatively in 2026, as geopolitical headwinds appear to be re-emergi