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J&K | NIA Raids House Of Retired Govt Employee In Srinagar

Srinagar, Feb 17: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at the house of a retired government employee here in conne

GHMC division issue reaches HC, notices issued to government

Hyderabad: The division of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three separate corporations has reached the Telangana High Cou

AI-Generated Clip of Nirmala Sitharaman Speaking About Investment Scheme Viral

AI-detection tool Deepfake-O-Meter revealed that the viral clip was created using AI.

Yamal misses a penalty and Barcelona''s late collapse hands Girona a 2-1 win in La Liga

The defeat was the second in less than a week for Barca and left it second in the table, two points behind Madrid

ByteDance vows to boost safeguards after AI model infringement claims

Built by TikTok owner ByteDance, Seedance 2.0 has produced Hollywoodesque scenes widely shared online

Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM today.

Bangladeshs newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in on February 17, followed by the oath-taking of the new government led by BNP Cha

Guatemala ends emergency powers after a monthlong crackdown sparked by 10 police killings

President said 83 gang members had been arrested during the state of emergency and that homicides and reports of extortion had fallen during the

AI Summit 2026 Live Updates: French President Macron, Amitabh Kant lead Day 2 line-up as discussions tackle governance, jobs & healthcare

UP Board Exam Class 10, 12 date 2026: Check date sheets for UPMSP exams, full guidelines, what's allowed and what's not

UP Board Exam Class 10, 12 date 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education (UPMSP) will begin the Class 10 and 12 Bo

Chiranjeevi undergoes surgery, here is his latest health update

Mumbai: Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi has shared an update with regards to his health, saying that he is recuperating well after a minor shoulder k

One dead, two critically injured in Merrylands stabbing; suspect in custody as police investigate motive

A fatal stabbing spree near a Merrylands train station has left one man dead and two others critically injured. Police arrested a suspect shortly

PM Modi Highlights Public-Interest Role of AI at Summit

Modi noted that science and technology become useful when guided by thoughtful decision-making and added the summit aims to explore how AI can se

AI knows how caste works in India. Heres why thats a worry

Schools in Hyderabad to shift to half-day schedule

Hyderabad: The schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are going to shift to a half-day schedule as part of the arrangement. Under

Resignation twist: Bhupen Borah quits Congress, pauses decision, Himantas BJP offer follows row explained

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invited former Congress chief Bhupen Borah to join BJP after his resignation. Sarma lauded Borah as a last Hindu lea

Elon Musk Edges Closer to Becoming Worlds First Trillionaire

As of February 2026, Musks net worth is estimated at about $849 billion, driven primarily by his ownership stakes in Tesla Inc. and SpaceX

Hyderabad man held for duping job aspirants with fake appointment letters

Hyderabad: A 30-year-old man was arrested for duping job aspirants with fake appointment letters in Hyderabad on Monday, February 16. The accused

Inke fun reel ki vajah se meri duniya ujad gayi: Sahil Dhaneshras mother narrates how minor Scorpio driver with 13 overspeeding challans killed her only son

Sahil Dhanashree Accident: A fatal road crash in Dwarka has sparked outrage across the coutry. A 23-year-old man died after a minor allegedly dro

Yunus invokes Indias seven sisters, sovereignty reset in farewell speech as Dhaka turns a fresh political page

Outgoing interim chief Muhammad Yunus asserted Bangladesh's restored foreign policy pillars of sovereignty and national interests during his fare

India Seizes Three Iran-Linked, US-Sanctioned Tankers: Report

India aims to prevent its waters from being used for ship-to-ship transfers that obscure the origin of oil cargoes, the source

PM Modi hails AIs role in public good amid ongoing summit; shares message in Sanskrit

Vijay, Rashmika To Wed on Feb 26

The note is signed with Vijays signature on behalf of both himself and Rashmika.

Indo-US defence partnership continues to grow stronger: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Admiral Paparo had asserted that the US-India defence relationship is on a steeply-upward trajectory and is set to expand further

'See you in Mumbai & later in Delhi': PM Modi's welcome message for 'dear friend' Emmanuel Macron

Clarence High School in Bengaluru marks 111 years with India Post commemorative special cover

The cover features photographs of the founders, former principals and a former KG coordinator

Woman arrested, daughter booked in Meerut over alleged Pak citizenship, espionage

Meerut: A woman has been arrested, and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistans ISI and residing in the country without valid citiz

Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to

Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, believed friends are vital companions on life's journey. They offer support through challenges, helping each oth

Frederick Wiseman, Documentarian of America's Institutions, Dead at 96

The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details were not immedia

Ramadan Dates 2026 India: Ramazan begins from February 18 or 19? Check suhoor and iftar timings, fasting hours, rules Muslims should follow

Ramadan 2026 date: Ramadan 2026 in India is expected to begin either on February 18 or 19, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Fastin

India's permanent contribution to agenda of world community is of enormous importance for us: UN chief Guterres

India, which has traditionally been among the largest troop contributors to UN Peacekeeping, was the first country to deploy the all-women Formed

Asia needs to play smarter to win climate dollars

Extreme weather disasters are increasingly devastating South and Southeast Asia, causing billions in losses annually. Despite global responsibili

Telangana Student Ends Life in NIT Kurukshetra Hostel Room

The student was a resident of Maheshwari village in Rangareddy district, Telangana

From Rafale to AI push: Whats on agenda as French President Emmanuel Macron meets PM Modi in Mumbai

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Mumbai for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Defence, artificial intelligence, and critical mineral

AI chatbots to face UK safety rules after outcry over Grok

Providers of chatbots will be responsible for preventing them from generating illegal or harmful content

Man Held in Hyderabad for Duping Youth with Fake Appointment Letters

Kumar allegedly used to meet the youth at the tea shops and tiffin centres in Kukatpally and its surroundings claiming that he has good contacts

Why fighting yesterday's battles against China's Belt & Road is pointless now

The Belt and Roads resurgence doesnt demonstrate that Chinas economic model is unstoppable. But it does show that Beijing isnt retreating from gl

Bangladesh Govt. Oath Ceremony LIVE updates: New MPs to take oath ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Prime Minister

Members of Constitution Reform Commission will also be administered oath, the Election Commission of Bangladesh said

La Liga: FC Barcelona Stumble 2-1 Against Girona FC In Catalan Derby As Title Race Tightens

The La Liga title race took another dramatic turn as FC Barcelona slipped to a 21 defeat against regional rivals Girona FC in a fiercely conteste

Gadar star Ameesha Patel faces non-bailable warrant in Moradabad cheque bounce case: What is the dispute?

A non-bailable warrant has been issued against actress Ameesha Patel by a Moradabad court for failing to appear in a 2017 wedding event dispute.

CBSE Board Class 10, 12 exams start today: Check full date sheet, guidelines, what's allowed, what's not

Class 10, 12 CBSE exams: The Class 10 and 12 CBSE board examinations will begin from today and the Board has issued a set of guidelines for stude

MMRDA budget: 4,000 crore allocated for development of Mumbai 3.0

MMRDA expects to generate around 11,000 crore in revenue through land monetisation for funding capital-intensive infrastructure projects

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai

Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, Februaru 16, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where

Womans body kept in Hyderabad flat for four days, police launch probe

Hyderabad: A womans body was kept inside a flat in Hyderabad for four days without performing the last rites. The incident occurred at Sri Sai Bh

Telangana revenue typists fear removal, seek govt relief

Hyderabad: Representatives of the Telangana Revenue Employees Welfare Association (TRESA) urged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy not to

The Trouble With Turning Vande Mataram Into a Loyalty Test

The decision to limit the singing of Vande Mataram was not appeasementit was pragmatism, writes Shuma Raha.

Sanofi expands Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, to add jobs

Hyderabad: Sanofi Healthcare India has significantly expanded its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, inaugurating an additional state-o

Indian Man Held in New Jersey Over Child Assault Charges

In a statement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified the individual as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli and described him as an un

US: Three including suspect killed in shooting during hockey game

Rhode Island: Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a Rhode Island youth hockey game on Monday, February 16, authorities

You don't deserve that chair: Navjot Kaur Sidhu in sharp criticism of Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of being disconnected from ground realities and faili

It Will Replace All of Us Quite Quickly: Rana Daggubati on AI's Impact on Cinema

Over 600 high-potential startups are participating, many of whom are building globally relevant and population-scale Al solutions already deploye

2 Men Posing As Cops Rob Jewellery Worth Lakhs From Bengaluru House

Two men posing as police officers entered a house and looted cash and gold jewellery worth several lakhs in Bengaluru on Monday.

'We've transferred this case with proof to Centre': Assam CM on Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links

The investigation into Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links has been transferred to the Central government. Assam Chief Minister Him

Indore News: Traders Back Crackdown On Traffic Violators In Rajwada Area

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Traders from the Rajwada area stated that strict action must be taken against those who break traffic rules, assuring th

US-EU Trade Pacts Unlock $400 Billion Agri Opportunity For India: Government Official

New Delhi : Trade agreements with the US and the 27-nation bloc European Union (EU) have opened up an opportunity of USD 400 billion for India's

Opposing Vande Mataram No Less Than Treason, Says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said opposing Vande Mataram and making insulting remarks against national symbols was no l

Trump says decision on Taiwan weapons coming soon

US President Donald Trump is set to decide soon on supplying more weapons to Taiwan. This comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned agai

Bhopal News: Count Animals Like Porcupines In State, Says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief minister Mohan Yadav has stressed on importance of counting animals like porcupines in Madhya Pradesh. Highlightin

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves motion to expel Rahul Gandhi, citing Parliamentary Precedents

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has moved a motion to expel Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament, alleging Gandhi aims to divide the country. This

Hyderabad student among toppers in JEE Main 2026

Hyderabad: A student from Hyderabad emerged as one of the toppers in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 1 for BE/BTec

Phalguna Amavasya 2026: Rare Surya Grahan coincides on same day Why you must be extra careful and what precautions you should follow

Phalguna Amavasya 2026 India: Phalguna Amavasya, considered highly auspicious for performing rituals to honour ones ancestors, coincides with the

Under Fire At Home, Muhammad Yunus Brings Up China, India's '7 Sisters' In Exit Speech

Bangladesh's outgoing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus used his farewell address to project defiance abroad, most notably through indirect but provoc

Hillary Clinton Slams Epstein 'Cover-Up,' Calls for Public Testimony

The Justice Department last month released the latest cache of so-called Epstein files -- more than three million documents, photos and videos re

Rafale deal, AI, trade on table: French President Emmanuel Macron set to meet PM Modi in Mumbai what's on agenda?

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrived in Mumbai for a three-day visit to strengthen the India-France strategic

The Godfather Actor Robert Duvall Passes Away At 95; Hollywood Celebrities Adam Sandler, Michael Keaton & Others Mourn His Demise

Hollywood actor Robert Duvall passed away on Monday. He was 95 years old, and on his Facebook page, an official statement about his demise was sh

AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 2 LIVE Updates: Applied AI And Social Equity Key Themes

India AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: The summit at Delhi's Bharat Mandapamwill enter its second day on Tuesday, a day afterPrime Minister Na

'Bienvenue Mumbai!': Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis Extends Warm Welcome To French Prez Emmanuel Macron Arriving In City, As Part Of 3-Day India Visit

Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai in the early hours of Tuesday, marking the start of his three-day official visit to In

India vs Pak: Drop them, Shahid Afridi slams Babar, Shaheen after 61-run loss

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has voiced strong criticism of the senior players following their T20 World Cup defeat to India. He suggest

Happy Birthday Sivakarthikeyan: From Doctor To Madharaasi, Here's The List Of The Interesting Movies Of 'Prince Of Kollywood' Available On OTT

Sivakarthikeyan, popularly referred to as SK, is a well-known South Indian actor primarily active in Tamil cinema, recognised for movies such as

Iran military drill around Island in strategic Strait of Hormuz ahead of talks with US

Breaking News Live Updates: French President Emmanuel Macron set to meet PM Modi today in boost to India-France defence ties

From auto driver to Kothagudem civic chief: CPIs Mood Ganesh elected Mayor

Hyderabad: CPI leader Mood Ganesh, who began his working life as an auto driver, was elected Mayor of the Kothagudem Municipal Corporation (KMC)

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu to present State's interim Budget today

The interim Budget comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to be held either in April or May this year

Former NRL premiership winner Matt Utai shot in suspected targeted ambush in Sydney, fighting for life in hospital

Former NRL star Matt Utai is in critical condition after being shot twice outside his Sydney home. Police are investigating the incident as a tar

Donald Trump backs US-Iran talks in Geneva

Washington: American President Donald Trump said he would be involved in those talks indirectly as US and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Ge

Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions

Renowned documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman has passed away at 96. Wiseman was celebrated for his unflinching look at American institutions.

Surya Grahan 2026 India Time: When is Annular Solar eclipse today? Check sutak timings, puja Vidhi, do's and don'ts

Surya Grahan Timing: Solar Eclipse is taking place today, February 17, 2026, however, this Solar Eclipse will not be visible in India. This is th

SC upholds quashing of SC/ST Act FIR against Telangana CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy has received major legal relief after the Supreme Court upheld the Telangana High Courts deci

Indo-U.S. defence partnership continues to grow stronger: U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor said the joint efforts of the two countries are key to a safe Indo-Pacific

Move HC on Assam CM's 'hate speech': SC

Rs 108 cr dues case: SC gives interim relief to Hyderabad GITAM University

Hyderabad: GITAM University in Hyderabad has received interim relief from the Supreme Court in a dispute over alleged electricity dues of Rs 108

SC to examine if Data Protection Act blunts RTI Act

'Tehran' Producer Dana Eden Dies Amid Season 4 Shoot in Greece, Investigation Underway

Dana Eden was found lifeless in a hotel room by her brother on Sunday. The case is currently being treated as a suicide based on evidence and tes

Bangladesh Hizbut Tahrir co-founder appointed Cabinet Secretary

In a surprising development, Dr. Nasimul Gani, a known ideologue of Hizbut Tahrir, is set to take on the role of Cabinet Secretary in Bangladesh'

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala order issues

Why enterprises are rethinking the concept of Job-Ready talent

Job-ready no longer means qualified, it means prepared to deliver results. In a fast-changing business world, enterprises must move beyond traini

SC: Wangchuk speech 3 minutes, translation 7 minutes, malice in that

Assamese Film 'Adi Shakti' Wins Big at Global Cine Confluence 2026

The film's strong narrative and socially relevant theme resonated with audiences and juries alike, drawing national and international attention t

SC 9-judge bench to revisit definition of 'industry'

French President Macron Arrives in Mumbai for India Visit

They were received at the airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Rahul Gandhi to attend Congress rally on India-US trade deal in Punjab

Chandigarh: The Congress will hold a rally over the issue of the India-US trade deal in Punjab, and it will be attended by Rahul Gandhi, said sen