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Military AI and the urgency of guardrails

India should utilise the opportunity to push for a non-binding framework rooted in its principles of accountability and aligned with its interests

19 Feb 2026 1:55 am
Indias Third Way for AI governance

For nations seeking development pathways compatible with their strategic interests and institutional capacities, Indias model holds real appeal

19 Feb 2026 1:53 am
RJD MP Sudhakar urges Bihar CM to end all ties with Gates Foundation following its name surfaces in Epstein files

In a letter sent on February 17 and available in public domain on February 18, Mr. Singh said that the name of Bill Gates, owner of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill Gates & Melinda Gates Foundation, has appeared in the Epstein Files.

19 Feb 2026 1:48 am
At thelast frontier of thought: will AI kill creativity?

Across human history, each generation has generally advanced cognitively and creatively beyond the previous one. Yet ours may be the rst generation at risk of intellectual regression.

19 Feb 2026 1:47 am
AI for people, applying technology for social good

Artificial intelligence must help advance social justice, inclusive work, and equitable growth

19 Feb 2026 1:18 am
Indias moment to restoring balance to copyright

Rigid copyright laws are undermining access, creativity and technological progress

19 Feb 2026 1:16 am
What the scrapping of reservation means for Muslims in Maharashtra

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan asked why the BJP-led government had scrapped the decision soon after Ajit Pawar's demise, when Mr. Pawar had taken the decision in 2014

19 Feb 2026 1:07 am
Troubled waters: On the Great Nicobar Project

Concerns about the Nicobar project should have got a fair appraisal

19 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Kashmir revival: On the path of tourism

Tourism that benefits locals can help counter the terrorist ecosystem

19 Feb 2026 1:02 am
Delhi Police cracks down on online sale of large knives

The police initiated the action after finding that perpetrators of at least two recent incidents of stabbing had procured knives online

19 Feb 2026 1:01 am
Fishermen take oath to oppose coastal projects

Kabaddi Maran, a community leader, said that bothCentral andState governmentsare vying with each other to make money out of the coast in the name of economic development.

19 Feb 2026 1:01 am
India will lead the Global South one day: Mohan Bhagwat in Lucknow

Mohan Bhagwat's remarks assume significance, as they come amid the recent tariff controversy with the U.S.

19 Feb 2026 12:56 am
Court rejects bail applications of three accused in biker death case

Kamal Dhyani, who worked at a private bank in Rohini, was returning home on the intervening night of February 5 and 6 when he fell into the pit, sustaining fatal injuries

19 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Blow to justice, say kin after 17 acquitted in Chhattisgarh father-son murder case

Raheem Ummad Mohammad, 55, and son Idul Mohammad, 35, were found dead following communal violence in Bemetara district in 2023

19 Feb 2026 12:50 am
RS polls on March 16; DMK, AIADMK to accommodate allies

Both parties are faced with a situation where they have to fulfil the demand of some smaller parties to allot a Rajya Sabha berth as a condition for an alliance in the Assembly polls.

19 Feb 2026 12:50 am
DMK alliance remains intact: VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan

The Congress will remain in the alliance and there need be no doubt over this, says VCK leader

19 Feb 2026 12:47 am
CM launches 2,158-cr. DJB projects to resolve old water, sewage issues

Over 1,250 crore allocated for water supply works; public funds being used for first timeto fulfil residents needs, says Gupta; amnesty scheme for water bill payments extended till Aug.

19 Feb 2026 12:44 am
Odisha govt.s directions to shut forest rights cells prompt Central scrutiny

Tribal Affairs Ministry inquiring into States directions to shut FRA Cells, sack staff; the most recent order, on Tuesday, directs closing 50 subdivisional cells and clearing pending claims by March end

19 Feb 2026 12:38 am
Water hyacinth chokes parts of Adyar river, sparks mosquito menace in city

The trash boom barriers upstream of Thiru.Vi.Ka. bridge is lifted at times to release the accumulated water hyacinth downstreaminstead of clearing it, residents say

19 Feb 2026 12:19 am
MTC to operate special buses from Egmore station during redevelopment work

The Southern Railway will be reducing the number of suburban train services on the Beach-Tambaram section for a period of 45 days starting from February 20

19 Feb 2026 12:13 am
WesleyKoolhof Interview | Doubles tennis is a great different discipline

Dutchman WesleyKoolhofbelieves singles and doubles can coexist and dispels the notion that doubles players arebad tennis players; the former World No. 1 and 2023 Wimbledon champion also feels that fast and spectacular doubles can be the perfect complement to chess-like singles

18 Feb 2026 11:59 pm
18 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
Multi-speciality hospitals to be set up in State under PPP model

The initiative aims at strengthening healthcare access across the State, Health Minister Satya Kumar informs Legislative Assembly

18 Feb 2026 11:48 pm
Bill passed allowing voter registration in PR institutions four times a year

The amendment allows voter registration on four qualifying dates each year January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, and aligns Panchayat Raj institutions with the existing system followed for Assembly and Parliament elections

18 Feb 2026 11:45 pm
Govt. to further simplify process of deleting private lands from 22A list

Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu notes that land issues persist across the State and stresses effective implementation of guidelines

18 Feb 2026 11:41 pm
Assembly passes two Bills removing leprosy references from State Laws

Both seek to remove discriminatory references to persons affected or cured of the disease

18 Feb 2026 11:39 pm
18 Feb 2026 11:26 pm
Road transport corporation employees call for Bengaluru Chalo protest despite partial arrears release

JAC urged all KSRTC employees to participate in the protest in large numbers and clarified that there was no change in the Bengaluru Chalo programme

18 Feb 2026 11:23 pm
Watch: M.K. Stalin | India now stands at a constitutional juncture that calls for recalibration rather than complacency

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin calls for a fundamental recalibration of Union-State relations

18 Feb 2026 11:15 pm