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J&Ks Debt At Rs 1.37 Lakh Cr For Fy25 To Be Offset By Increased GSDP: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmirs total debt in the financial year 2024-25 is estimated at Rs 1,37,067 crore, 48 per cent of the Union Territorys

Watch: Omar Abdullah congratulates Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for reaching Ranji Trophy final

How some Bengaluru residents are bridging the Kannada language gap in their localities

A look at how Pai Layout Residents Welfare Association took a proactive approach to learning Kannada

Tambaram police seize over 2,700 kg of banned tobacco products

YSRCP seeks resumption of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project

New study points to alarming degradation of Veli-Akkulam estuary

Doctors strike affecting patient care at MCHs

Suspension of elective surgeries from Thursday is expected to disrupt patient care, leading to a backlog of cases and prolonged waiting periods f

Remembering S Ramachandra: Cornerstone of Kannadas parallel cinema

Ramachandra, popularly known as Ramu, blended technical precision with artistic depth to shape the visual language of Kannada cinema

Imagery reveals Iran repairing, shielding facilities as US pressure grows

Iran is actively rebuilding and hiding key sites after recent attacks. Satellite images reveal new construction and efforts to conceal facilities

Spanish police arrest hacker who booked luxury hotels for one cent

The suspect is believed to have manipulated the site's payment system, altering the validation process of an electronic payment platform so that

Andhra Pradesh Assembly approves Bill for collecting only 50% of VLT during construction period

The House also passes a Bill making registration mandatory for all AYUSH clinics, dispensaries, therapy centres and hospitals to prevent unqualif

A.P. Tourism to go big on branding, festivals and global showcasing

Logan Pauls rare Pokmon card sells for Rs 150 crore at auction

Hyderabad: Logan Paul, a social media star and professional wrestler, made history by selling his rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokmon card for Rs. 14

Top news of the day: Rohit Pawar says two extra fuel tanks on Ajit Pawars plane, demands setting up of monitoring committee; Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory, and more

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Power is the real currency of economy: Revanth at Mumbai Climate Week

Reiterating Telanganas ambition to grow from a $200-billion economy to $1 trillion by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047, the Chief Minister explained

The Centre and the margins

Residents stage road roko demanding basic amenities in Salem

GRAP 2 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality levels show improvement: CAQM

Stage- I and II of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are in force since October 14 and October 19 last year, respectively

NIRBHIKAM 2K26 on February 19 and 20

Karnataka: Three of family dead in accident

Truck par namaz, highway kiya jam: Zee News fined Rs 1 lakh for false reporting

News Broadcasting and Standards Authority (NBDSA) imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Zee News for false reporting aired on March 4, 2025, based on an

Haryana Redefines Entertainment: STAGE Unveils Its Power-Packed 2026 Slate in Rohtak

Google to lay new undersea cable routes between US and India: CEO Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, will house a gigawatt-scale compute facility and an intern

MSMEs secure trade commitments worth 81 crore in Tradex Kerala

More than 30 international buyers from over 20 countries and around 400 MSMEs from nine key sectors across Kerala participate in the meet

As publishing goes open access, does ONOS still deliver value for public money?

AI Impact Summit: Modi discusses gains from India-EU FTA with leaders from Finland, Spain

In a separate meeting with the Spanish President, the two leaders discussed the positive spin-offs of the FTA on India-Spain economic partnership

Govt. approves 601.40 acres of land for Google data centre in Vizag

Against the initial allotment of 480 acres at three locations in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts, the data centre has now been allotted 26

Kerala Cabinet nod for Kerala Nativity Card Bill

The Nativity Card is modelled on the existing Nativity Certificate issued by the State government to certify that a person is a Keralite. The car

Live updates on Hyderabad Ramzan crescent moon sighting committee meeting

Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the crescent moon sighting committee, has commenced

Watch: Eileen Gu hits back at journalist over two golds lost question

Health Department signs MoU for dementia care

TN warns public against purchase of unapproved oral nicotine pouches; notices issued to Amazon, dealers

The Public is advised to refrain from using such nicotine pouches as an aid for smoking cessation, gutka and tobacco chewing cessation or for tre

Home Minister inaugurates dedicated police outpost at Mangaluru International Airport

The facility is designed to ensure a continuous police presence at this critical access point

Nepotism, self-aggrandisement anathema to democratic system: Supreme Court

A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod Chandran set aside an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which had refused to intervene in

UEFA to probe claims of 'discriminatory behaviour' towards Real Madrids Vinicius

Tuesday's (February 17, 2026) first leg of the knockout phase play-off tie was stopped for more than 10 minutes after Vinicius complained to Fren

Minister Azharuddin launches welfare schemes for minorities in Nampally

Hyderabad: The Telangana Minorities Finance Corporation on Wednesday, February 18, launched a series of economic support, asset distribution, and

TATA WPL 2026 Shatters Records To Become Most-Viewed Season

Digital and TV viewership soar to unprecedented highs; final sets new benchmark for womens cricket

India vs Netherlands playing 11 prediction: Probable line-ups for Ahmedabad match

India is set to rest players for their T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands. The team has already secured a Super 8 spot. This game offers

Delhi HC seeks steps to fill DCW vacancies

Court questions Delhi government on vacant chairperson, member posts in Delhi Commission for Women

RTO emphasises on safe riding practices

Galgotias University Removed From AI Expo for Showcasing Chinese Robot as Own Innovation

The controversy over Galgotias robotic display erupted immediately after the social media users quickly identified the robot as the Unitree Go2,

Bridge pier suffers damage, traffic diverted

RPF intensifies crackdown on illegal vending on trains and platforms

DMK failed to solve basic problems plaguing agricultural sector: Farmers federation

None of the election promises of DMK given in 2021 with regard to irrigation projects hav been fulfilled, says Vaigai Kiruthumal Gundar Irrigatio

NGT orders survey of 'illegal' quarrying near Tata Cancer Hospital in Navi Mumbai

The National Green Tribunal has ordered a survey of alleged illegal stone quarrying near Tata Cancer Hospital in Kharghar. The hospital had compl

Grants-in-Aid To Decline, but States To Spend More on Capex in FY27

The decline in grants would continue in FY27 as the 16th Finance Commission has recommended discontinuation of post-devolution revenue deficit gr

The Hormuz Threat: Iran's Most Powerful Card Against The US

Two American carrier strike groups are now positioned within operational reach of Iran. One, the USS Abraham Lincoln, has been tracked roughly 70

Hyderabadis in Mumbai, this Ramzan sweet trail is for you

Hyderabad: As the silver crescent will be sighted this evening, the holy month of Ramzan will begin tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, across India

NDA stages demonstration condemning State Govt. for diverting funds meant for SC/ST welfare to other schemes

Tamil Nadu Government has diverted over 25,000 crore meant for SC/ST welfare to other general schemes, and hence National SC/ST Commission has so

Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Lone Hindu Minister in Bangladesh Government

Currently serving as a vice-president of the BNP, Chowdhury won from the Magura-2 constituency in the elections held on February 12

India Is Central To The Future Of AI Innovation: Former US AI Advisor Krystle Veda Kaul

At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping geopolitics, defence, and global commerce, the scale and ambition of India's AI Impac

Christopher Nolan Faces Challenges as DGA President Amid Industry Turmoil

The emerging AI interference in creative fields and the ongoing negotiations between Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Netflix regarding a

Chernobyl-Scale Disaster Warning In AI Guru Stuart Russell's Note To World

The world does not have an answer yet to what would happen to humanity if machines start 'thinking', UC Berkeley professor Stuart Russell said at

Odisha Woman Fights Off Bear With Axe To Save Husband

Malde Soren and his wife, Lili Soren, had ventured into the forest to collect leaves when they suddenly encountered a group of six wild bears.

Ramzan 2026: Palestinians hold first Taraweeh prayers in Gaza after ceasefire

Gaza Strip: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip performed the first Taraweeh prayers of Ramadan on Tuesday evening since the October ceasefire, gather

Vellore: 7 people were injured after a 60-foot temple chariot topples during Mayana Kollai festival

New tax code changes could leave refunds unclaimedheres what one expert says to watch for

IRS tax refund tips: New tax laws introduced over 100 changes, including expanded deductions and credits, potentially leaving many Americans with

6 probiotic-rich raitas variations

Raita is the unsung hero of the Indian table, providing a cooling contrast to spicy curries and a creamy texture to dry biryanis. While the class

Galgotias University apologises for AI Summit mix-up, blames ill-informed rep

Galgotias University has apologized for confusion at the AI summit. A representative mistakenly presented a Chinese-made robotic dog as their own

Congress needs Shashi Tharoor till Kerala polls, favour may not last after: CPM's John Brittas

CPI(M) MP John Brittas suggests the Congress leadership's ceasefire with Shashi Tharoor is temporary, driven by the upcoming Kerala Assembly elec

Thirumayam Inspector shifted after video clip on his removal of petty shop goes viral

IRS reveals tax refunds are higher this year, giving millions of Americans a welcome boost

Tax refunds in the US are higher this year, giving extra money to many people. The IRS says millions are still waiting for payments, and more ref

Zepto discontinues Zepto Daily as subscriptions fail to anchor loyalty in quick commerce

The quick commerce firm said it periodically reviews and refines its subscription and loyalty programmes. The move leaves Swiggy Instamart as the

After BMC setback, Raj Thackeray meets Eknath Shinde amid MNS unease

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, marking their first interaction since the BMC e

Four more village panchayats created in Tiruchi district

Bhupen Borahs resignation exposes rift in Assam Congress,Priyanka to step in

Bhupen Borah, a two-time legislator who headed the State unit from 2021 to 2025, announced his resignation citing self-respect and dissatisfactio

Kalaburagi: Police and doctors strive to build healthy society, says Police Commissioner

Suhoor and Iftar times in the US: Full Ramadan schedule

Ramadan 2026 in America is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. Muslims across the United State

Here is Yash-starrer Toxics alleged plotline, story goes viral

Hyderabad: Yashs upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is one of the most-anticipated releases in Indian

Google to Build New Subsea Connections From India in AI Push

Global tech giants are racing to unveil deals and investments in the country this week, as world leaders and top industry figures gather to discu

TMC set to win 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Bengal, BJP 1; Left to lose representation

West Bengal's Rajya Sabha elections are set for March 16. The ruling TMC is expected to win four seats, while the BJP anticipates securing one. T

Over 1.70 lakh illegal foreigners detected under Assam Accord in 40 years: Minister

The Minister said that as per provision of the Accord, 1,37,152 illegal immigrants who entered the State post-1971 till December 31, 2025, and an

In Focus Podcast | Japans strategic shift: What Takaichis return means

Japan reappoints Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister after historic landslide election victory. Sanjaya Baru joins us to offer insights into Japans

Ranji Trophy | Its important that all the batters fire, says Karnatakas Smaran

6 Indian soups for a light dinner

Discover the healing power of Indian soups with this guide to six comforting bowls. From the protein-rich Dal Shorba to the zesty Tomato Saar and

Amid ruckus, HP CM promises MLA funds by March-end

The Himachal Pradesh government will release Rs 1.10 crore in MLA Area Development Fund installments before March 31. Chief Minister Sukhwinder S

Police clarify only 30 sovereigns of gold jewellery stolen at house in Erode

AI and Ultra-Fast Delivery Power Amazons Valentine Rush

Gifting emerged as one of the most popular categories with a 1.2X YoY growth with premium segments such as luxury chocolates and curated hampers

NIA nabs man from Kochi airport for links with PFI

Malappuram native has been absconding for the past three years after being booked in a case involving arms training

Evening news wrap: Galgotias University under fire over Chinese robodog at AI Summit; Gogoi calls CM Himanta 'Assam's Jinnah' & more

Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit after its showcased robot dog was identified as a commercially availab

Only motive of conducting Special Revision in Assam is to include eligible and exclude ineligible voters: CEC

Addressing a press conference at the end of the 3-day visit to review poll preparedness in Assam, Gyanesh Kumar said the SR was conducted in Assa

Andhra: 7-year-old raped, murdered; accused found dead in lake

Amaravati: The body of a seven-year-old girl was found in a drum on Tuesday, February 17, after she was allegedly raped and murdered by her neigh

Structural failures continue to plague NH 66 in Kollam

Residents say concrete panels are cracking and shifting under the weight of construction machinery at Kottiyam and Parakkulam

Uber to invest over $100 million in autonomous vehicle charging hubs

Uber is investing more than $100 million into the creation of autonomous vehicle charging hubs. The investment will build DC fast charging statio

Watch: Avalanche hits Zermatt ski resort in Switzerland

NIA arrests PFI member absconding for 3 years at Kochin airport

Hyderabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, February 18, arrested a member of banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), wh

ECI officials flouting Supreme Court directives, issuing instructions on WhatsApp, alleges TMC's Abhishek

Even more disturbing are credible reports of Special Roll Observer, C. Murugan, issuing instructions regarding the acceptability of birth certifi

Indias Digital Infrastructure Is Fueling Growth in Real-Time Online Gaming

In the past decade, India has quietly built one of the most dynamic digital ecosystems in the world. Cheap mobile data, an enormous smartphone ma

T20 World Cup | West Indies batting coach Reifer hails Hetmyers impact

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