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Nigerian police say armed group killed 33 in fresh simultaneous attacks

Northern Nigeria is in the grip of a complex security crisis featuring both Islamic militants and armed criminal gangs kidnapping people for rans

Revanth Reddy calls for setting up AI village, war room in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday, February 20, proposed an AI war room to be established in Hyderabad with the help of

A.P. Home Minister asks DGP to organise women police sports meet

All India Police South Zone T-20 Cricket Tournament begins at Mulapadu Andhra Cricket Association Stadium

People of Assam are watching: Priyanka Gandhi criticises Assam CM

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in grips, chokes placed on PM: Rahul Gandhi on India-U.S. trade deal

India is going to become a data colony with this deal, the LoP in Lok Sabha claimed

Rs 7 crore profit turns into Rs 36 lakh nightmare for Hyderabad investor

Hyderabad: A 35-year-old man from Hyderabad was allegedly duped of Rs 36.30 lakh in an investment fraud after scammers claiming to be representat

Two communities clash in Madhya Pradesh town, indulge in vandalism; police fire teargas shells

The incident occurred in Azad Chowk area of Sihora on Thursday (February 19, 2026) night, after which heavy police force was deployed there, he s

Stones thrown at Shivaji Jayanti procession, meats shops in Bagalkot in Karnataka

Eight persons being questioned, say police

The DMKCongress alliance has endured for many years

Ray-Ban deepens its dialogue with music and culture at Nomads 2026 through two curated listening spaces

Noted Bengali author 'Shankar' dies at 93

Mani Shankar Mukhopadhays novel Chowringee was widely regarded as one of the most popular authors in Bengali literature

Tata Punch EV facelift launched: price range, specs and details

Mumbai: Tata Motors on Friday, February 20 launched the facelift version of the Punch EV and said it expects the latest offering to democratise t

Taliban Legalizes Domestic Violence, Allows Beatings Without Visible Injury

Kabul: A newly introduced penal code in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has triggered widespread outrage among womens rights groups and legal experts,

Chennais isthri workers fuel change by switching to LPG boxes

High-rise near INS Shikra: HC raps Navy over lapse, intelligence failure

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up the Navy for its failure in intelligence while questioning how a high-rise came up unnoticed in

Arnawaz Vasudev Charities will host its biannual art camp at Cholamandal Artists Village from February 21-24

The participating artists this year are Meera Unnikrishnan, Rakesh Kumar, Ranganath Amrad, Sreelakshmi KS and Veeresh Rudraswami

Hyderabad: Idli steamer explodes at Chutneys in LB Nagar, 3 staff injured

Hyderabad: An idli steamer exploded at Chutneys in LB Nagar, Hyderabad, leaving three staff members seriously injured. Customers ran away in fear

PM Modi discusses potential of harnessing AI in agri, edu with CEOs of AI & deeptech startups

CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups presented their ideas and work at a roundtable meeting with the Prime Minister

Kerala emerge champions at Postal Cultural meet in Mysuru

Karnataka Postal Circle was the runner-up at the five-day event held in Mysuru

ABB India reports record order growth in Q4 despite margin pressures

Tourist Footfall In J&K Surges Post-2019, Over 7.85 Crore Visitors Recorded Between 202325: Govt

JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that the Union Territory has witnessed a sharp surge in tourist arrivals in the

India AI Summit: Andhra Pradesh Government signs seven MoUs

Senior officials of GoAP and representatives of the organisations collaborating with the State for harnessing the power of quantum technologies a

No Major Rain Or Snowfall Expected In J&K Till Month-End: Director MeT

Srinagar, Feb 20: Director Meteorological Department, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, on Friday said that no major rain or snowfall is forecast across Jammu a

AI can lift global growth by 0.8%; India's Viksit Bharat goal achievable: IMF MD

Speaking at a panel discussion at the AI Impact Summit here, Georgieva said faster economic growth is fantastic for creating more opportunities a

Congress failed to deliver promises after 800 days in power: Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Friday, February 20, slammed the Congress government in Telangana for failing to deli

PM Modi Chairs AI and Deeptech Startup Roundtable at Seva Teerth in New Delhi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups at Seva Teerth in New Delhi. During the mee

Kennedy movie review: Rahul Bhat powers this haunting meditation on systemic rot and redemption

Anurag Kashyap returns to his raw, uncompromising ways with a ticking-time-bomb of a film that rewards patience

PDP Raises Question On Pendency Of Rs 70 Cr For Marriage Assistance, Rs 200 Cr Under Ladli Beti

Jammu, Feb 20: PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Friday questioned the non-release of Rs 70 crore and Rs 200 crore under the Marriage Assistance a

Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Slams Assam CM For Targeting Gaurav Gogoi

She went on saying, The way Gaurav ji (Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi) and his family are being targeted proves that this kind of politics is wrong. I

MHADA Pune Lottery 2026 Update: How to book 3000 homes, key dates, and eligibility

MHADA Pune Board has announced a new lottery for approximately 3,000 additional affordable homes scheduled for March 2026, following the successf

Congress left borders open, leading to infiltration in Assam, alleges Amit Shah

During a pivotal speech, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the BJP government's effectiveness in addressing infiltration issues in Assam,

19kg of ganja found on Bengaluru-bound Tata-Yesvantpur Express near Arsikere in Karnataka

While the owner of the bag managed to evade arrest, authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to trace the origin of the consignmen

Gujarats subsidy bill set to cross 30,000 crore as welfare outlays rise

During the ongoing financial year alone, subsidies are projected to reach almost 29,000 crore, a 10% increase over FY25 actuals

The 'Mohammad Deepak' Effect: Are More People Finally Pushing Back Against Hate?

In the past few weeks, people backed a Muslim vendor accused of 'food jihad' and confronted mobs in another cities.

West Bengal SIR: SC Orders Culcutta HC to Help With SIR Process in State

The top court asked Calcutta HC to spare serving judicial officers along with some former judicial officers who can then in each district revisit

After Macrons praise for UPI, Congress credits UPA; takes dig at PM Modi

New Delhi: A day after French President Emmanuel Macron lauded Indias UPI architecture, the Congress on Friday said its initial conception happen

Swipe, create, monetise: Re-imagining skilling for the orange economy

The Orange Economy needs to be approached by policymakers with the same level of budgetary rigour as the 1990s IT transformation. This entails cr

The big EdTech story: Its still Google, YouTube, not AI

AI summit: How AI is solving energy and accessibility in the global south

Does This Video Show Manipur Leaders Declaring Freedom From India? A Fact-Check

Team WebQoof found that the video dated back to October 2019 and was not recent.

10 detained for staging protest at AI Impact Summit expo hall

The protesters marched inside the venue holding white T-shirts with images of PM Modi and US President Donald Trump printed on them along with sl

Helicopter rides inaugurated as part of Budanur Utsav in Mandya

This years Budanur Utsav, which is scheduled to be held on February 21 and 22, had been in a more unique and distinct manner compared to last yea

Furore over The Kerala Story 2: parties divided, producer says real life stories

Thiruvananthapuram: The yet to be released Hindi film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond on religious conversion is at the centre of an escalating r

Youth Congress workers stage protest at AI Summit, 10 detained

New Delhi: A group of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers on Friday, February 20, staged a brief protest at an exhibition hall of the AI Impact S

Thought of the day by Jerome K. Jerome: 'I like work. It fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.'

Thought of the day by Jerome K. Jerome highlights a quote about work and human behavior. The quote explains observation, delay, and attitude towa

Macabre dispute keeps body of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu unburied for months

A grave in Lusaka tells a chilling story. Zambias former President lies unburied as politics and rivalry continue beyond death. Read on...

How Villivakkam has evolved from a quiet village to a thriving urban locality

The bustling Villivakkam locality today, with its busy railway station and the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), was once a quiet village with hardly

Can Build The Human Genome in 20 Years: Adrian Woolfson

ADRIAN WOOLFSON, scientist and founder of Genyro, has authored a brave new book, 'On the Future of Species'. Here, Woolfson examines with SUCHETA

Anurag Kashyaps Bandar gets release date

Headlined by Bobby Deol, the movie is said to be inspired by real-life events and follows the story of a fading star accused of rape

Purpose Beats Pain: Why Nietzsches Quote Still Hits Hard

What did Nietzsche mean by He who has a why to live? Explore how purpose shapes resilience and mental strength in uncertain times.

Trump administration considers 5,000-person military base in Gaza: Report

Gaza Strip: The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering plans to establish a large military base in the Gaza Strip to support

Iranian supreme leader Khamenei, implacable foe of the US

The Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei grapples with unprecedented challenges. Surrounded by mounting foreign pressure and growing dissent

Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur Set to Tie the Knot on March 11 in Intimate Ceremony

In December 2025, Kritika offered a glimpse into their breakfast date, showing them adorably posing for the camera

Word of the Day: Sanctimonious

Word of the Day: Refined in sound yet pointed in implication, the word Sanctimonious reminds readers that moral authority is strongest when expre

Kerala Hikes Dearness Allowance To 35 Pc For Employees, Pensioners

The enhanced allowances to be disbursed along with the March salary, according to a government order.

Noidas LED entrepreneur builds steady growth in a competitive market

From purchase manager to business owner, a Noida entrepreneur builds an LED lighting unit aiming to cross Rs 1 crore turnover.

Kerala hikes 'Dearness Allowance' to 35 percent for employees, pensioners

The Kerala government has announced a significant increase in Dearness Allowance for state employees and pensioners. This hike will see allowance

India to focus on providing affordable compute capacity to all: Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg

India is prioritizing equitable access to affordable computing capacity for AI development through a collaborative model involving government, ph

SC sets deadline for YSRCP MLC murder case

The Supreme Court has ordered the swift conclusion of a murder trial involving YSRCP MLC Anantha Satya Udaya Bhaskara Rao. The court expressed st

EC to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry from Feb 25 to 27 to assess poll preparedness

From February 25 to 27, the Election Commission will visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to evaluate the regions election readiness ahead of the asse

Macron confirms India to co-produce Rafale, 114-jet order, supports Make in India

Sabarimala gold theft: Former TDB president A. Padmakumar gets statutory bail in one case

But Padmakumar will not be released from jail as he is yet to obtain bail in case related to alleged loss of gold from Dwarapalaka plates

MHADA Mumbai 2026 Update: How to book 118 flats in Andheri, Ghatkopar and other regions without lottery

MHADA Lottery 2026: Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has launched a significant initiative to clear its inventory by of

India Needs War-room to Monitor AI Developments: Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad can build an AI war-room for India with the support of the Central government. We need to establish an AI university of global standard

Mahesh Babu Recalls Intimidating First Day in the Wild for Varanasi

Varanasi will be released in theatres on 7 April 2027.

SC raps AP police, sets deadline in murder case against YSRCP MLC

New Delhi: Observing that the Andhra Pradesh Police is in complete collusion with those in power, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the tr

French PM Macrons India visit goes viral with Dhurandhar track

Hyderabad: French President Emmanuel Macrons recent visit to India ended with a special tribute video that quickly went viral. The 43-second vide

Communal violence erupts in MP town, police fire teargas shells

Jabalpur: Tension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district as members of two communities clashed, indulged in stone-pelting and d

Florida Airport To Be Renamed After Donald Trump

An airport in Florida will soon be renamed after US President Donald Trump, after a bill proposing the change was approved by the state's legisla

AI is Anti-India for Congress: BJP slams Youth Congress over shirtless protest at AI Impact Summit

Indian Youth Congress members protested shirtless at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Police detained several individuals. The Congr

AI-Biological Intelligence Convergence Can Transform Healthcare: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

She noted that biological systems function like distributed data centres, processing information with minimal energy compared to gigawatt-powered

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Not Nvidia or TSMC, only this company holds the tech that powers every chip in the world

ASML, a Dutch company, holds a near-monopoly on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, essential for manufacturing the most advanced chi

India set to get bigger, deadlier nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman as Pak eyes 8 Chinese subs

India's underwater nuclear capabilities are set for a significant enhancement with INS Aridhaman, a new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submari

Govt. announces seven measures to help boost exports

These measures are part of the 25,060-crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out in

Over 41,900 Forest Rights Claims Received Across J&K Under FRA: Govt

JAMMU, Feb 20: A total of 41,944 claims have been received across Jammu and Kashmir under the Forest Rights Act, with 28,925 individual forest ri

Watch: Election Commission asks 17 States, 5 UTs to prepare for next phase of SIR

The Election Commission has indicated that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in the remaining 22 States and Union Territories i

'Still crying after 10 years?': Priyanka Gandhi tears into Himanta over remarks on Gogoi family

Passport office in Secunderabad to remain closed on February 26

Hyderabad: The Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Secunderabad on Friday, February 20, announced it will remain closed on Thursday, February 26, d

Video: Shirts Off, Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit Over India-US Deal

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 saw several top CEOs speak about the revolutionary jump in technology - and also some angry people who took their

IMD to Roll Out Hyper-Local Weather Forecasting System For Himalayan States: CM Omar

JAMMU, Feb 20: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) plans to introduce a hyper-local weather forecasting system in Himalayan states, with Ra

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (February 20, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, February 20, 2026.

Murder case against YSRCP MLC: Supreme Court rules clear nexus between power, police

The Supreme Court made the observation on the investigation of a 2022 murder case involving a Dalit youth against YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bh

The Detox Myth: Nutritionist Explains Why Juice Cleanses Don't Detox You, And the Real Risks You Should Know

There are no credible scientific studies to support the claim that juice cleanses effectively detoxify the body beyond what the body does natural

Kerala Court Sentences 5 To Life Term For Beating Man To Death

District court said that such instances of mob lynching should be discouraged.

40% Global Jobs Hit, Entry-Level Roles In Danger: IMF Chief's AI Economy Warning

An estimated 40 per cent of the global workforce entry-level jobs in particular will be impacted by Artificial Intelligence, IMF chief Kristalina

Watch: Trump directs Pentagon to release files on UFOs

Are we alone in the universe? The question is back in the spotlight after U.S. President Donald Trump said he has directed the Pentagon to releas

SC says petitions filed to use top court as a platform to embarrass States ahead of polls

The court was hearing a petition filed by an NGO, Human Rights Foundation, on the installation of PVC flexboards in the State of Kerala, where el

How folk ballads preserved Tamil Nadus history

Prof. Aru Ramanathans new compilation traces the evolution of these oral storytelling traditions and how they recorded social, cultural and polit

Six e-commerce firms face action as CCPA targets unauthorised sale of anti-drone & signal jammers