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Photographer held for 55 lakh house burglary at Whitefield in Bengaluru, 348 grams of gold valuables recovered

Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh advised residents not to leave house keys in shoe racks or window ledges, warning that such practices render homes vulnerable to theft

17 Feb 2026 3:55 pm
Six Gujarat courts get bomb threat mails; nothing suspicious found so far

As per the officials, the courts in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Valsad, Rajkot, Gandhinagar and Mehsana received the threat emails

17 Feb 2026 3:55 pm
Targeted attack at Rhode Island hockey rink leaves three dead

A tragic shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, left three people dead including the suspect and three others critically injured during a youth hockey event on Monday afternoon. Police say the attack appears to have been a targeted incident stemming from a family dispute.

17 Feb 2026 3:49 pm
Seven more Chairperson posts take Congress tally to 93, indirect elections to 3 Telangana Municipalities postponed

Model Code of Conduct is lifted, Telangana State Election Commission announced on February 17, 2026 afternoon

17 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Tensions rise as Iran holds military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz

Irans Revolutionary Guard has launched military drills in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of renewed talks with the United States, amid a major U.S. naval buildup in the region.

17 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
Tirupati researcher shows AI can detect cervical cancer, suicidal tendency

Ms. Lalasas system teaches a computer to read the images, which uses colposcope to analyse images collected periodically from a patient to track changes in tissue colour, texture and vascular patterns to enable early detection of cervical precancerous lesionss

17 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
TDB appoints task force to rectify anomalies in Global Ayyappa Sangamam audit report

TDB president K. Jayakumar says board had erred in not answering auditors queries in entirety, thus inadvertently creating room for scepticism

17 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
Anganwadi workers continue protest for 15th day in Chennai demanding regularisation

Anganwadi teachers note that they are severely overworked and have neither received a pay increase nor been regularised

17 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
No anti-incumbency, LDF will return to power for third term in Kerala: Minister Sivankutty

The Minister claimed that even agencies engaged by the Congress had reportedly found no anti-government mood among the public.

17 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
An ensemble that revisits Pt. Ravi Shankars iconic repertoire

Conceived by wife Sukanya, daughter Anoushka Shankar and disciple Shubhendra Rao, the ensembles performance was the highlight of the three-day tribute festival, held at the maestros house in New Delhi.

17 Feb 2026 3:35 pm
Date night: How India dined on Valentines Day

From spending 1,30,155 on a single bill to making last minute reservations, here are the trend reports from online platforms

17 Feb 2026 3:25 pm
17 Feb 2026 3:25 pm
North feels fear, South instils hope: Farooq Abdullah makes emotional appeal for unity against fascist forces

This is supposed to be a federal country where States have their powers, and the Centre has its powers. But today the Centre controls everything, even stepping into areas meant for States, he said

17 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Gold futures drop nearly 2% to 1.52 lakh/10g on strong dollar

This is due to easing safe-haven demand amid improving geopolitical sentiment and a strong U.S. dollar

17 Feb 2026 3:20 pm
At Chennai Comic Con 2026, nostalgic comics and homegrown narratives came together in a vibrant celebration of fandom

Over 500 fans transformed the venue into a living, breathing multiverse, showcasing how Chennais fandom culture has evolved, placing the city on Indias pop culture map

17 Feb 2026 3:19 pm
Fresh, clean, local: Chennais cattle sheds become the new milk hotspots

Chennais mornings are changing, as more residents line up at Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) cattle shelters for fresh, unadulterated milk straight from the source. With 17 shelters across the city, the initiative is drawing steady demand not only for the quality of milk but also for the safer, cleaner environment its helping create on city streets.

17 Feb 2026 3:18 pm
Setback to Kerala govt as HC quashes LDFs Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme

PIL had alleged Kerala govt was misusing public funds to conduct the door-to-door survey ahead of Assembly elections. High Court says it finds sufficient cause to direct government to keep in abeyance all steps and proceedings initiated

17 Feb 2026 3:11 pm
Anirudh Ravichander launches Albuquerque Records, announces 15-year anniversary concert tour

Music composer and performer Anirudh Ravichander has unveiled a new artist-owned music label, while also announcing a nationwide live tour to celebrate 15 years of his career, beginning with his first-ever Hyderabad concert in March 2026

17 Feb 2026 3:09 pm
DU bans protests for a month after clashes during UGC protests

Protests banned temporarily include holding public meetings, rallies, dharna, protests or agitations, assemblies of five or more people, engaging in any activity that may affect general tranquillity of the public or the smooth flow of traffic, shouting slogans and making speeches, and carrying hazardous materials

17 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
How Ishara Puppet Theatre has turned puppetry into a fine art of modern storytelling

At its forthcoming festival on February 22 in New Delhi, Ishara Puppet Theatre will premiere its new production based on iconic artist Amrita Sher-Gils life.

17 Feb 2026 2:47 pm
Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: 16th Finance Commission report a disappointment, says Thangam Thennarasu

It is disappointing to see that our serious concern toward the increasing levy of cesses and surcharges has not found place in the Commissions recommendations, he said in the Assembly

17 Feb 2026 2:47 pm
Hardik to lead at Hobart Pro League

Captain Harmanpreet Singh has pulled out due to personal reasons

17 Feb 2026 2:44 pm
Plea in Madras High Court insists I-T dept probe into Ramanathapuram MP Navas Kanis assets

Chief Justices Bench orders notice, returnable by a week, to the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation)

17 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
Mattancherrys Armaan Collective blends art, music, culture and coffee

A former warehouse, this space will be open through the year for those looking for a dose of culture and fun

17 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
Salim Khan admitted to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, Salman Khan visits

Khan, who co-wrote the many Hindi cinema classics with Javed Akhtar in the 70s, celebrated his 90th birthday in November last year

17 Feb 2026 2:15 pm
Kochi designer draws inspiration from indigenous theatre form Chavittunadakam for her Biennale pop-up

Diya John interprets the colours and silhouettes of the theatre form on coastal Kochi for her pop-up in connection with the Kochi Muziris Biennale

17 Feb 2026 2:11 pm
India's permanent contribution to world communitys agenda is of enormous importance to us: Antonio Guterres

To a question on Indias role at the U.N., Antonio Guterres said first of all, we have a huge debt of gratitude to India for its presence in U.N. Peacekeeping

17 Feb 2026 2:04 pm
Indore water contamination: Cong MLAs protest with bottles of contaminated water in MP Assembly complex

Congress leader said that despite several deaths, the government has avoided a discussion on this issue in the Assembly, which is contrary to democratic values

17 Feb 2026 2:04 pm
Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained

Decision comes in response to recurrent flooding from rising sea levels, especially during full and new moons, which has resulted in loss of life and property in low-lying areas. Victims will now receive financial assistance similar to that for other natural disasters

17 Feb 2026 2:02 pm
Karnataka High Court quashes BJPs defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

The case was filed for allegedly issuing defamatory advertisements in mainstream newspapers against the then BJP government during the campaign for the State Legislative Assembly elections in 2023

17 Feb 2026 1:38 pm
24 of 44 public sector undertakings in J&K loss-making, four non-functional: govt to Assembly

Strengthening and revival of sick or loss-making PSUs, including measures related to infrastructure and manpower, are being examined by the respective administrative departments to improve their operational and financial performance, the deputy Chief Minister said.

17 Feb 2026 1:33 pm
Kerala on the cusp of new development chapter under Vision 2031, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

CM says Kerala govt will initiate follow-up action on the three-day Vision 2031 conference recommendations, including legislative measures where necessary

17 Feb 2026 1:29 pm
Imran Khan deserves to be treated with dignity and basic human consideration: former captains

Sunil Gavaskar, Greg Chappell, Kapil Dev, Clive Lloyd, Steve Waugh, Michael Atherton, Belinda Clark, were among the greats who signed the statement

17 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: Governments outstanding debt expected to increase to 10.71 lakh crore

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, while presenting the Interim Budget 2026-27, pointed to a lack of cooperation from the Union government toward the State

17 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
Power meets poise: The new BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro

BMWs X3 has long been the understated all-rounder in the luxury SUV space, but the new 30 xDrive M Sport Pro adds a noticeably sharper edge. We recently put it through its paces on a dedicated off-road track, where it revealed a depth of character that extends well beyond the typical urban luxury brief.

17 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Review | Rugged build, balanced performance in place of future-ready specs

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ that aims to push the boundaries with better durability, camera clarity and battery innovation

17 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Kennedy interview: Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone on stepping into Anurag Kashyaps neo-noir thriller

Actors Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone open up on essaying complex characters in Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy, all set to stream on ZEE5

17 Feb 2026 1:13 pm
Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035

The company said this investment will also catalyse an additional $150 billion across server manufacturing, cloud platforms, and supporting industries, creating a projected $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem

17 Feb 2026 1:07 pm
Watch: CBSE Board Exams 2026 begin amid excitement and nervousness across India

The CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams have begun today, with over 46 lakh students appearing nationwide. Students arrived at their exam centres with a mix of excitement and nervousness, while parents offered last-minute advice and support

17 Feb 2026 1:05 pm
Free power to handlooms, power-looms to be rolled out from April 1 in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Finance MinisterPayyavulaKeshav said the scheme will provide 200 units of free power per month to handloom weavers and 500 units to power-loom units

17 Feb 2026 1:05 pm