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NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Titan, Maruti Suzuki India and Axis Bank were the major gainers on Friday (February 20, 2026) among Sensex stocks
India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative focused on artificial intelligence and secure supply chains, signalling a reset in India-U.S. ties after a turbulent year. Pax Silica is aimed at protecting technology supply chains from strategic vulnerabilities particularly amid concerns over Chinas dominance in critical sectors.
The Madras High Court, earlier on Friday, ordered the registration of an FIR based on the materials shared by the ED
Minor scratches to two police officers
TATA.ev is also offering the option of BaaS, starting at 6.49 lakh with a Battery EMI of 2.6/km, enabling an alternative financing option for customers
A final trade deal with India will be signed sooner than later as a few tweaking points are required, he added
The duo had been convicted by a trial court on the charge of murdering Sakeer and for causing grievous injuries to his father
KRCL responded to the request by the MP to provide a MUV to the district police
The Congress also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing NSUI chief, Varun Choudhary, appreciating his work and leadership
Permanent solutions, including structural rectifications, are expected to take longer, with a tentative timeline set for the end of this year for select works
Positive momentum in domestic equity markets failed to support the Indian, forex analysts said
An old rail coach that had completed its codal life was transformed into the restaurant
The district administration has identified Leguntapadu, Bitragunta, Mahimaluru, Kalivelapalem, Manubolu and Kakupalli for promoting solar power on a pilot basis
Within a few days of the Bill being passed in the House last year amid opposition from the AIADMK and a few other parties, Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan had said the government would withdraw and review it
Northern Nigeria is in the grip of a complex security crisis featuring both Islamic militants and armed criminal gangs kidnapping people for ransom
All India Police South Zone T-20 Cricket Tournament begins at Mulapadu Andhra Cricket Association Stadium
India is going to become a data colony with this deal, the LoP in Lok Sabha claimed
The incident occurred in Azad Chowk area of Sihora on Thursday (February 19, 2026) night, after which heavy police force was deployed there, he said
Eight persons being questioned, say police
Mani Shankar Mukhopadhays novel Chowringee was widely regarded as one of the most popular authors in Bengali literature
Investigation began when girls family caught a poultry shop owner assaulting her at home. It was revealed that the girl had been exploited for about a year. Two have been arrested
The participating artists this year are Meera Unnikrishnan, Rakesh Kumar, Ranganath Amrad, Sreelakshmi KS and Veeresh Rudraswami
CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups presented their ideas and work at a roundtable meeting with the Prime Minister
Karnataka Postal Circle was the runner-up at the five-day event held in Mysuru
Senior officials of GoAP and representatives of the organisations collaborating with the State for harnessing the power of quantum technologies and AI inked the facts
The airport renaming will also require the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Anurag Kashyap returns to his raw, uncompromising ways with a ticking-time-bomb of a film that rewards patience
While the owner of the bag managed to evade arrest, authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to trace the origin of the consignment, and to identify the owner of the bag
The Orange Economy needs to be approached by policymakers with the same level of budgetary rigour as the 1990s IT transformation. This entails creating cutting-edge content incubators in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, offering tax breaks to innovative firms, and making sure that our financial institutions accept digital IP as legitimate loan collateral.
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 years festivities
A grave in Lusaka tells a chilling story. Zambias former President lies unburied as politics and rivalry continue beyond death. Read on...
The bustling Villivakkam locality today, with its busy railway station and the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), was once a quiet village with hardly any civic amenities
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
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
On February 21, Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for the new campus of the 10th Assam Police Battalion at Kasutoli in Sonapur near Guwahati
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 January
The Election Commission has indicated that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in the remaining 22 States and Union Territories is expected to begin from April 2026.
As per the proposed rules, every marriage registration application will need to be submitted before the Assistant Registrar, while applicants must attach a declaration stating whether the bride and groom have informed their parents about the marriage

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