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Alia Bhatt among presenters at 79th BAFTA Film Awards

New Delhi: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is set to present an award at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards, the British Academy announced on Tuesday

Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month''s Paralympics after decade-long absence

Russian athletes were initially banned because of a state-sponsored doping program, and the sanctions against Russia have continued since its inv

Hanumanala residents protest against closure of village schools by government of Karnataka

Villagers would not be able to send their children to the school at Uppina Betageri because of the lack of a proper bus service

Alcaraz battles into second round of Qatar Open

The world number one will face another Frenchman in round two, 60th-ranked Valentin Royer

Allegations in Epstein files may amount to crimes against humanity, say U.N. experts

The crimes, they said, showed a commodification and dehumanisation of women and girls

Stock markets open lower amid weakness in IT, Services shares

ITC, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Electronics Ltd, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharmaceutical and Bajaj Finance were the gain

Minor driver out on bail after SUV crash kills biker Sahil Dhaneshra in Delhi

The mother of Sahil Dhaneshra, who died in a road accident in Dwarka, has demanded justice, alleging that a minor driving an SUV was making socia

RJD will expand beyond Bihar, aspire to become national party: Tejashwi

Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) would expand beyond Bihar and aspire to become a national party. Addressing a funct

Cheetah Gamini gives birth to three cubs in MP`s Kuno National Park in MP

Cheetah Gamini has given birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking Indias total cheetah population to 38, Union Environ

Norway's Frostad wins big air gold in one of the greatest events ever at Winter Olympics

Frostad did so by nailing the nose butter on all three of his jumps of a snowy freeskiing nail-biter on the big hill

Delhi High Court hears Xs plea on safeguarding satire and public speech

Social media platform X on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that satire, fair comment and public speech must be safeguarded from takedown orders

Australia refuses repatriation of IS-linked women, children from Syria

The Australian government has declined to repatriate 34 women and children from Syria over alleged links to the Islamic State group. Prime Minist

Bhupen Borah meets Assam CM after Congress exit, likely to join BJP

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, a day after resigning from the Congress par

Rupee rises 5 paise to 90.67 against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee opened at 90.60 but lost some ground to trade at 90.67 against the US dollar, higher by 5 paise from its

Row erupts over China robodog branded as local at India AI summit

A Chinese-manufactured robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi has sparked an online backlash after a viral video alleged th

Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi who led protests at Columbia

The Trump administration may appeal the decision

Conventional financing remains a hurdle for pharma innovation, say industry leaders

Speaking at CEO Conclave at BioAsia, pharma industry leaders said apart from financing, facilitative measures to accelerate the process include r

Vibe coding startup Emergent hits $100M ARR in eight months, launches mobile app

The company says the milestone follows a sharp acceleration in the past month, during which ARR doubled from $50 million to $100 million.

Central experts visit Haryanas Palwal following mysterious deaths and illness

Deputy Commissioner Harish Kumar Vashisht stated that during the investigation, it was found that all cases had a common condition of acute liver

imm india 2026 Positions India's Furniture & Interiors Industry for Global Leadership

India’s furniture and interiors industry is entering a decisive growth phase, powered by urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, premium ho

India, France sign pact for manufacturing Hammer missiles, renew defence cooperation

The two leaders also discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of

Iran upbeat after U.S. talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met

Iran's supreme leader had warned earlier in the day that the country had the ability to sink a U.S. warship recently deployed to the region, afte

Rupee rises 5 paise to 90.67 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee opened at 90.60 but lost some ground to trade at 90.67 against the U.S. dollar

Why Okta believes trust, not speed, will define Indias AI-first enterprises

As enterprises race to adopt AI, leaders from Okta argued at a recent webinar that long-term success will hinge less on how fast AI is deployed a

Nuclear fusion start-up claims major advancein New Zealand trial

OpenStar Chief Executive Officer and founder Ratu Mataira is betting the simplicity of the companys reactor design gives it the edge in the globa

Madhya Pradesh Economic Survey projects States GDP at 11.14%

California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state

California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in

Tamil Nadu Assembly condoles deaths of Ajit Pawar, S.S. Rajagopalan

Assembly Speaker M. Appavu read out the condolence message, and the House stood in silence as a mark of respect

50 F-35, F-22, F-16 Jets: US Military Buildup Near Iran Amid Trump's Threat

The United States military is steadily building its air and naval assets near Iran, even as Tehran officials agreed to return to negotiating with

Building foundational AI in India: The gap between ambition and infrastructure

How startups are navigating GPU scarcity, cost pressures, and execution hurdles to build India's AI future.

Pilgrimage Turns Tragic as 2 Persons Die in Accident in Rangareddy District

The police said the accident occurred when they were returning home after completing a pilgrimage to Arunachalam

India AI Summit 2026 Day 3 LIVE: PM Modi highlights India's transformative potential, role in AI revolution

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologises for AI summit troubles on the opening day; Congress chief Kharge slams mismanagement

Real-time CCTV monitoring introduced for Telangana inter exams

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has introduced real-time CCTV monitoring of inter exams in the state, which are

Suspicious Object Found On Srinagar-Baramulla Highway At Hajiwara Payeen

Baramulla, Feb 18 : Security forces on Wednesday detected a suspicious object along the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway Ring road Hajiwara Pa

Qantas apologises and reimburses after mid-taxi biohazard incident sparks backlash

A passenger's ordeal on a Qantas flight, where projectile vomiting contaminated the cabin during taxi, has led to a full refund after initial rej

Accused in girls murder case ends life in Chittoor

The incident sparked tension in the locality, with residents staging protests and demanding strict punishment

Kuno National Park welcomes three cubs; India's Cheetah population rises to 38

Three new cheetah cubs have been born at Kuno National Park. The mother, Gamini, is a cheetah from South Africa. This event marks a significant m

Sundar Pichai Arrives in Delhi for AI Impact Summit

Nice to be back in India for the AI Impact Summit a very warm welcome as always and the papers looked great too, Pichai said

RSS chief urges Hindus to have atleast three children

Lucknow: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for uniting and empowering the Hindu society, saying there is no threat, but vigilance is necessary,

Delhi AI summit traffic advisory: Avoid these roads today; check list of diversions, alternate routes you can take

Delhi AI Summit Traffic Advisory: If you are in Delhi today, then you must avoid Sardar Patel Marg, Janpath, Rajesh Pilot Marg and other roads lo

Ashwini Vaishnaw Praises Youth Enthusiasm at AI Impact Summit

He shared how India is using AI to solve real world problems and gave a call to the top minds gathered for bringing solutions in making AI safe f

13 min that shrunk world: When India became 'Ground Zero' of global airmail on February 18, 1911

A 13-minute flight from Allahabad to Naini 115 years ago marked India as the birthplace of global airmail. This historic event is celebrated as W

Fed officials say AI productivity boost could raise neutral rate

AI and productivity are likely to take on increasing importance this year in debates over interest rates as President Donald Trump continues to p

Hawaiis Kilauea volcano ignites episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption

Hawaiis Kilauea volcano has triggered Episode 42 of its ongoing summit eruption inside Halemaumau crater at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The l

Trans dad named in US hockey game shootout at Pawtucket youth hockey match

Three people, including the suspect, were killed during a youth hockey game in Pawtucket on Monday, authorities confirmed. Among the victims was

Buffett cuts Amazon stake, makes bet on New York Times

Also in the fourth quarter, Berkshire continued trimming its stakes in Bank of America Corp. and Apple, Inc., bringing them to 7.1% and 1.5%, res

BNP leader Tarique Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh Prime Minister

Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladeshs Prime Minister on Tuesday, becoming the countrys first male premier in 35 years. Rahman, a senior lead

Zelenskyy Says Russia Launched Missiles, Drones Ahead of Geneva Talks

According to a statement by Zelenskyy, nine people, including children, were injured in the attack

Who is Aditi Hundia? Ishan Kishans girlfriend confirmed by grandfather amid T20 World Cup

Ishan Kishan GF Aditi Hundia: Ishan Kishan's relationship with model Aditi Hundia has been publicly confirmed by his grandfather, ending years of

IAF helicopters drop 1.39 lakh litres of water to douse AP's Walong blaze, continue high-risk firefighting in Nagaland's Dzukou Valley

The Indian Air Force is actively fighting wildfires in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Heavy-lift helicopters are deployed in challenging conditi

MLA Raja Singhs beheading remark in MP triggers outrage

Hyderabad: Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh sparked a controversy in Madhya Pradesh after making provocative remarks at a public rally, including a st

Hyderabad to host Ramzan crescent moon sighting committee meeting today

Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the Moon Sighting Committee, is scheduled to conven

Congress MP Manish Tewari questions alleged 2020 China Nuclear Test amid COVID-19, Galwan tensions

During the height of the COVID-19 crisis in June 2020, Congress MP Manish Tewari spotlighted concerns surrounding China's alleged nuclear activit

India discussing age restrictions with social media platforms

India is discussing age-based restrictions with social media companies, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said

Today Weather Update: Rain in Delhi, UP; snow in Himachal and dense fog in Odisha; here's what IMD has predicted for February 18 and 19

Weather update today: The IMD has forecast light rain for Delhi, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan for Wednesday. Snowfall has been pr

Rajpal Yadav Makes First Public Appearance After Release From Tihar Jail, Says, Agar Mujhpe Koi

The Court noted that Rs 1.5 crore has been deposited in the respondent's bank account while considering the relief.

4 States, 4 Elections, 4 Potential Crises For Congress Hoping For Poll Wins

Four states - Assam, Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu - are scheduled to hold elections in April/May, handing the Congress four opportunities to be

He was not making reels: Dwarka Scorpio accident accuseds father breaks silence as Sahil Dhaneshras mother demands justice

The father of Dwarka accident accused has spoken out after his son was accused in a fatal Dwarka crash. He denied the claims that his children we

YouTube back after major outage? Heres what we know so far

YouTube experienced a global disruption affecting its video platform. An issue with the recommendation system prevented videos from appearing. Yo

Out Of T20 World Cup, Iceland Cricket Roasts Australia's Bizarre Smith Call

Cricket Iceland mocked Australia after T20 World Cup exit, especially over the bizarre decision not to play Steve Smith against Sri Lanka.

Ten skiers missing, six stranded in California avalanche

The Sierra Avalanche Center had posted an alert warning of a high avalanche danger in the backcountry ski region

Indiramma housing to begin soon in CORE urban region: Ponguleti

Hyderabad: The Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Tuesday, February 17, announced that the government will soon

Defence, AI, Nuclear Push: Decoding India-France's Special Global Partnership

India and France have announced a sweeping upgrade of their bilateral relationship to a special global strategic partnership, marking a decisive

Delhi Biker Opens Doors Of Moving Buses For Reels. His Arrest Is Now Viral

A 22-year-old man in northeast Delhi has been arrested for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle and harassing bus passengers to

'No threat but vigilance is necessary': RSS chief renews 'united Hindus' pitch, backs 3-child policy

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Hindu families to have at least three children, citing concerns over a declining population. He emphasized uniting

Defamation case: Satyaki Savarkar moves Pune court seeking Rahul Gandhi's voice samples

Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of V D Savarkar, has taken legal action in Pune, targeting Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments.

California Surfing Legend Murdered During Robbery At His Home In Costa Rica

Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old Costa Rica resident and local hotel owner in Puerto Viejo on the country's Caribbean coast, was killed Saturday, acc

UP Board Exams 2026: UPMSP Class 10, 12 Hindi Paper Today, Check Guidelines

UP Board Exam 2026: The Class 10 exam is scheduled to be held from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM, while the Class 12 exam will be conducted from 2 PM to 5

Pulling Pyjama String Rape Attempt: Top Court Sets Aside High Court Order

Supreme Court has asked the National Judicial Academy to constitute a committee of experts to draft guidelines for approach of judges when dealin

Who Is Congress' Rakibul Hussain, Reason Behind Bhupen Borah's Resignation

Bhupen Borah alleged that Rakibul Hussain holds the reins of Congress in Assam.

Assi nabbe poore sau per cent truth!

Whats it about Anubhav Sinhas latest, pulsating thriller that must draw you into theatres this Friday?

Bill Gates-Backed Breakthrough Energy Halts New Investment, Lays Off Staff

Breakthrough Energy, the Bill Gates-backed group that bankrolls climate tech, has stopped making new investments from one of its key funds to sca

'Made fries, chicken tenders for nothing': YouTube outage leaves users scrambling as meme storm begins on X. Check the best ones here

YouTube outage memes: As YouTube suffered a global outage today, with users getting 'something is wrong' error message, many users rushed to soci

YouTube Suffers Global Outage

Tracking website Down Detector reported over 300,000 reports of problems from its user base, though the reports seemed to be diminishing after a

Penalise auto drivers who dont adhere to meter

An Ulwe resident stated in our report that drivers decide rates at their discretion and refuse rides if passengers argue

Indian cricketers not shaking hands with Pakistani counterparts is dadagiri by BJP, alleges Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said his party is of the opinion that matches should not be played between India and Pakistan

Macrons visit began in Mumbai with a jog on city streets; was there any security alert? MEA reacts

Caught A Bug After Weeks Of Travel: NVIDIA On CEO's Absence From AI Summit

Amid questions over CEO Jensen Huang's absence at the India AI Impact Summit, NVIDIA managing director for South Asia, Vishal Dhupar, said the to

Roundtable on Keralas future development to be held in Thiruvananthapuram

The roundtable aims to create a blueprint for the States development in areas such as health, education, agriculture, industry, science and techn

'Did Not Expect This': Foreign Man Surprised By Indian Train Experience

Foreign traveller Fran goes viral after expressing surprise at a full meal served on Indian train, praising the quality and overall taste.

Indias taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade

Expansion of the base has coincided with an improvement in tax administration efficiency

Sidharth Malhotra's Father Sunil Malhotra Dies In Delhi, Actor Pays Tribute

The loss has left the actor deeply affected, as he shared a close and affectionate bond with his father.

Breaking news live updates: Ukraine claims 'massive strike' by Russia deploying 29 missiles, 400 drones amid Geneva talks

Is YouTube down in India? Heres what Google said about the widespread outage faced by thousands of users

YouTube outage in India: YouTube faced a major global outage on Wednesday morning. Users in India and the United States reported significant prob

TTD presents silk vastrams to Srikalahasti temple

The TTD delegation offered prayers to the presiding deities of Vayulingeswara and Goddess Gnana Prasunambika

Delhi weather update: Light rain lashes Delhi after earliest 30C February in 5 years; IMD issues yellow alert. Check Noida, Gurugram forecast

Delhi Weather today: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi today and has warned of light rain and thunderstorms

Is YouTube down in Australia and New Zealand? Video platforms homepage goes dark for thousands globally

A widespread YouTube outage left hundreds of thousands of users globally unable to watch videos, sparking significant frustration. Reports of iss

Safalam 2026 to be held in city on February 19

A documentary on SAFs activities will be released at the event. Entrepreneurs associated with SAF for the past 15 years will be honoured on the o

Bulldozer justice? HC questions HYDRAA in Gudimalkapur case

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 17, expressed strong displeasure over the actions of HYDRAA in allegedly taking over pri

Oscar-nominated co-writer of It Was Just an Accident released from Iranian prison

Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested in Tehran shortly after signing a statement condemning Islamic Republic leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the regim