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A 'Pink' Rebel in a Sea of Saffron: The Quiet Cheek of Taapsee Pannu

Pannu doesn't pretend art exists in a vacuum & repeatedly pushes back against films as 'apolitical entertainment.'

Leaders React to SC Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs

Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal, who argued against the tariffs before the Supreme Court, hailed the ruling as a landmark affirmation

Brazilian Content Creator Bianca Dias Dies at 20 Days After Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery

The news of her death spread quickly on social media, as friends and fellow creators shared messages remembering her life and personality.

Twenty Point Programme chief cautions against populist schemes and freebies

The Chairman, accompanied by BJP district president Samanchi Srinivas and General Secretary Kadiri Naresh, received petitions from the public on

Businessman held for using fake number plate, 12 challans wrongly issued to another vehicle owner

The accused, Arif Khan, a resident of Ahmed Nagar in Masab Tank, was apprehended by Langar Houz police following inputs from the Hyderabad Traffi

U.S. trade deal has become an ordeal: Congress slams PM Modi

Congress says India-U.S. interim trade deal is an ordeal the country is being subjected to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's desperation and surr

'India is proving its possible': US chief calls on President Murmu; praises clean energy push at AI Summit

Mahanagar stn was part of Metro plan but dropped later

'He has multiple tools in his toolbox': Scott Bessent on Trumps trade game plan post tariff fallout

Telangana: TIMS Sanathnagar embraces full digital shift with e-HMIS ahead of launch

Hyderabad: Ahead of the launch of the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (TIMS), Sanathnagar on Ugadi, the Telangana government

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago

OpenAI said last June the company identified the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar via abuse detection efforts

Fire in Commercial Building in Kukatpally; No Casualties

The fire-fighters took necessary precautionary measures to prevent the flames for spreading to other shops in the building

Donald Trump to remove Vietnam from restricted technology list: Hanoi

The two leaders met in person for the first time at the White House, after Mr. Lam attended the inaugural meeting of Mr. Trumps Board of Peace

Metro 4 incident: Story of negligence, government apathy, dubious consultancy, and safety concerns

These accidents raised concerns over the safety of the public and workers working at the metro construction site. About 337 km of the metro netwo

Muted Ramadan in Iran as kin mourn protest victims

AI summit statement delayed to maximise signatories, says India

There is huge consensus on the declaration. We are just trying to maximise the number, India's IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters

Congress questions PM Modi over 'desperate' February 2 India-US trade deal after SC strikes down Trump's tariffs

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the timing of the India-US trade deal announcement on February 2, alleging

Simultaneous polls needed for economic stability, says JPC Chair P.P. Chaudhary

Electoral reform is needed, and simultaneous polls is an issue of national interest, says the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee ex

Rs.530 Cr Budget Proposals Sent to Telangana Govt. for Godavari Pushkaralu Arrangements

With the funds allocated by the State government, the construction and repair works of bathing ghats will be carried out at small temples along w

No change in trade deal with India; it is on Trump after SC verdict

Scott Bessent Says Tariff Revenue to Stay Intact Despite SC Setback

Bessent clarified that the Courts 6-3 decision limits the administrations ability to use IEEPA to raise revenue through tariffs but does not stri

Allahabad HC quashes case against two students booked for reading namaz at restricted site

A court in Sant Kabir Nagar had taken cognisance of the alleged offences and issued a summoning order against the two students in May 2019

Bishnoi gang makes Rs10cr extortion call to Cong Akola MLA

Andhra inks 7 agreements at AI Summit focusing on education, skilling

New Delhi: The Andhra Pradesh government has signed seven agreements at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with most of them directed towards hig

For some Gujarat groups, parental consent for marriage written in constitution

Updates in marriage rules proposed by state govt give role to parents, but caste and village bodies have drawn up their own codes laying down fin

1 in 7 stroke patients in India under 45 years: National Registry

Over Half Dead Or Disabled In Three Months

CBSE Boards 2026 Live: Class 10 English Paper Today; How Last Years Exam Went

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live: The board exams began on February 17, 2026, with over 43 lakh students appearing-around 25 lakh in Class 10 and 18.5

Assault video reunites missing woman with kin

A viral video from Indore showed a woman attacked on child-lifting suspicion. This incident led to a surprising reunion. Her daughter, seeing the

120 km Per Hour, 3 Coaches: All About India's Fastest Metro In Meerut

The Meerut Metro will be India's fastest metro system with a maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph.

After poll loss, candidates knock on voters doors to reclaim cash, gifts

Defeated candidates in Telangana are reportedly demanding cash and gifts back from voters after municipal election results. Viral videos show con

Morning Brief Podcast: India AI Impact Summit: Mistral AI's Arthur Mensch on Decentralizing AI Power

Cong now wants MVA's sole winnable Rajya Sabha seat for itself

Trump: India Cut Russian Oil Imports at My Request

India pulled out of Russia. India was getting its oil from Russia, and they pulled way back on my request because we want to settle a horrible wa

Five get life sentence in Keralas moral policing murder of 2016

A Kerala court has handed life sentences to five men for the brutal 2016 murder of a 42-year-old man in a moral policing incident. The judge desc

Delivery Boy Killed By Speeding Car In Delhi, Accused Arrested

A delivery boy lost his life after being allegedly hit by a speeding car in the Subhash Nagar area of West Delhi in the early hours of Saturday,

Simultaneous elections are essential to become a developed nation by 2047: Chaudhary

Electoral reform is needed, and simultaneous polls is an issue of national interest, says the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee ex

Setback to BJP as its rebel elected Bhiwandi mayor of Cong-led front

In Hyderabad, Palate by Design brings together architects and chefs

The debut festival presents immersive culinary environments

Octanom Tech Expands Presence in Mumbai

Khushal Devera, a CFP (CM) with a B.Sc. in Statistics and an MBA in Finance, will lead Octanom Techs future-ready, client-centric Family Office d

Delhi HC asks Sengar's brother to surrender

Telangana HC questions plea on IPS appointments to IAS posts

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the petitioner to clarify under what legal standing the plea was filed, challenging the appointm

Love His Vision On AI: OpenAI's Sam Altman After Meeting PM Modi

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on Artificial Intelligence, while noting the excitement regarding the technolo

RSS focused on Hindu unity, not political power: Bhagwat

Meerut: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday, February 20, said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is not driven by any desire for political power and

'Hats off': Cong praises US SC verdict on Trump tariffs, hails 'American system of checks and balance'

USTR expects new Section 301 probes to cover most major trading partners

The U.S. Trade Representative will launch new Section 301 investigations into major trading partners and sectors like pharmaceutical pricing. Thi

India news live updates: PM Modi to participate in groundbreaking event of HCL-Foxconn chip project today

Tariffs Ruling Plunges Trump Into Political and Economic Chaos

The ruling by the United States' top court comes just days before his State of the Union address on Tuesday -- a crucial moment for any president

'10 fighter jets were shot down...': Trump revises his count of downed jets in Operation Sindoor

UK govt considers removing ex-prince Andrew from line of succession

Britain's government is considering a law to remove Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession. Police are investigating his past actions, q

Communal clash breaks out in Telanganas Kamareddy over mall music

Hyderabad: A minor dispute over playing music at a shopping mall turned into communal tension in Banswara, Kamareddy district of Telangana. The i

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks

Iran and the United States are rapidly approaching military conflict as diplomatic hopes fade over Tehran's nuclear program. Both sides are entre

The invisible cost of AI drift in Indian enterprises

As AI becomes more embedded into everyday workflows, drift goes from being a technical concern to an operational and business risk.

Revanth Reddy meets Global CEOs at US Mission Dinner in Delhi

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy attended a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of the United States of America to India, Sergio G

Allow devotees to use Mahalaxmi Temple walkway

The access road to their homes is choked by devotees, mounds of footwear that are piled Everest high at times just outside their building gates.

TGRERA imposes Rs 43.71 L fine against Puppalguda realtor; acts against 4 more

Hyderabad: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG-RERA) has initiated a series of stringent actions against multiple real estate deve

Trump reiterates claim of 'settling' India-Pakistan conflict with tariffs after SC verdict

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan with his threats of 200 per cent tariffs as he

Morning Digest: Trump signs 10% global tariff order after U.S. top court rebuke; Amid SIR, Home Ministry notifies another panel to clear pending CAA applications in Bengal, and more

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How will companies get refunds now that US Supreme Court has rejected Trump's tariffs?

The U.S. Supreme Court declared tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump illegal. The court did not specify how the government should refund an

Sarvam targets AI beyond languages; General Catalysts $5B India bet

Sarvam AI has set a roadmap to bring out AI innovations that go beyond languages. General Catalysts CEO Hemant Taneja believes Indian entrepreneu

Democrats Demand Refunds After US Court Tosses Trump Tariffs

Governor JB Pritzker demanded about $1,700 for every Illinois household -- the amount Yale University experts said the average US household would

Despite differences, AI summit has set stage for cooperation: Indian officials

India has emerged as 'shining beacon' of Global South: Report

Near-term economic outlook remains favourable: RBI Bulletin

Stretched valuation of AI firms and disruptions of AI in the software services industry are posing na egative risk to outlook

How Prabhas Turns Every Movie Set Into a Royal Feast

In the past Prabhas has extended a similar grand gesture to Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Shruti Haasan, Saif Ali Khan and many more.

Current Policy Rate Appropriate, Says RBI Gov Malhotra

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said that economic growth is turning out to be quite robust and the momentum is likely to continue in FY27. Infl

No change in trade deal with India, it is on: Trump after SC verdict

Deal with India is they pay tariffs. This is a reversal for what it used to be, says US President

AI race is democratic vs autocratic, says OpenAI

Mohammad Amir Predicts Indias Early Exit from T20 WC 2026

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, advanced to the Super 8 stage without losing a match, including a comprehensive win over the Netherlands

Court Returns Charge Sheet

A woman died due to suffocation and her son suffered serious injuries and was recently discharged from hospital.

US partners that struck deals with Trump now face 10% tariff: White House

US trading partners that have reached tariff deals with President Donald Trump's administration will now also face a 10 percent duty, despite hig

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 12 people, intensifying rising regional tensions

Israel said it had hit command centers of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Bekaa Valley. There was no immediate statement from Hezbollah

Shakira to perform in India after 19 years

Global pop icon Shakira is set to perform in India after 19 years, with concerts in Mumbai on April 10 and Delhi on April 15. This marks the firs

Trump to Visit China from March 31 to April 2: White House

Trumps volatile foreign policy approach has prompted China to engage with a range of world leaders in recent months, including British Prime Mini

'India is a natural collaborator in building inclusive & trusted AI'

US plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years

Washington: The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the US Embassy

US SC strikes down majority of Trumps unlawful tariffs

Washington, Feb 20: In a major setback to President Donald Trumps economic agenda, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of his sweepin

Bdesh: 43 newly-elected MPs face murder charges

Dhaka, Feb 20: As many as 43 Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held in Bangladesh last week face mu

Venezuela approves amnesty to free scores of political prisoners

Caracas, Feb 20: Venezuelas acting president Delcy Rodrguez on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politic

US ending certain tariff actions after Supreme Court ruling, White House says

The White House has announced an end to certain tariff actions. This comes after the Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's sweepin

U.S. trade partners cautiously welcome tariff ruling

soon after the decision was announced, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% tariff on all imports into the United States under a sep

Nepal polls: All eyes on Jhapa seat where Oli is pitted against Balen

New Delhi, Feb 20: When parliamentary election is held in Nepal on March 5, all eyes and ears would be turned to the Jhapa-5 constituency where f

UK police continue search of Andrews former Royal Lodge

London, Feb 20: The UK police investigating allegations of misconduct in public office against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles IIIs youn

Trumps threatened strikes to compel Iran deal risk backfiring

President Donald Trump is weighing limited military strikes to pressure Iran into agreeing to a new nuclear deal, even as experts warn that bombi

Iran warns of decisive response if subjected to military aggression

United Nations, Feb 20: Iran will respond decisively and proportionately to any military aggression, exercising its right to self-defence under t

RSS Not Seeking Power, Focused On Uniting Hindu Society: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is not driven by any desire for political power and is solely committed to

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under deal with US

Dubai, Feb 20: Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, c

'AI language models hitting publishers'

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything.... How The Alchemist shaped modern self-discovery culture

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything that isn't rea

What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down Trump's tariffs

The Supreme Court has limited President Trump's tariff authority. This decision creates economic uncertainty and raises questions about his promi