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Atharvana Bhadrakali Pictures acquires its overseas theatrical rights of the movie Rakasa. The film will release in 350 theaters spanning the USA, Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia on April 3.

Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj's highly-anticipated film, which is tentatively known as AA 23, has achieved a milestone even before starting shooting, with its theme music getting 1 million reels.

Akshay's confession left all those in the audience extremely amused, particularly because Twinkle Khanna has reinvented herself as a bestselling writer after stepping away from the film industry.

Megastar Chiranjeevi Konidela has dropped an emotional message to wish his wife, Sureka, on her birthday as well as their wedding anniversary in advance.

Bengaluru and Delhi NCR together account for over 50% of India's AI job openings, with Bengaluru at 25.4% and Delhi NCR at 24.8%, according to a CBRE South Asia report. Mumbai holds 19.2%, and the three cities together cover nearly 70% of AI roles.

The leaders discussed early FTA implementation and boosting ties in AI, digitalisation, innovation, clean energy, 6G, biofuels, and circular economy. PM Modi praised Croatia's interest in Yoga and Ayurveda and thanked Finland for FTA support.

At the closing bell, Sensex gained 283 points, or 0.34 per cent to settle at 83,734. Nifty added 93 points, or 0.37 per cent, to close at 25,819.

Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales called an AI-driven Grokepedia unrealistic at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting that Wikipedia relies on human collaboration, transparency, and verifiable sourcesqualities AI cannot replicate. He also criticized AI platforms for failing to credit original sources.

The Supreme Court stressed caution in pre-marital relationships in a rape-on-false-promise case, suggesting mediation. It also overturned a controversial Allahabad HC ruling, restoring minor rape attempt charges and directing guidelines for judicial sensitivity in sexual offence cases.

Galgotias University said the robodog on display was procured from Unitree, a Chinese robotics firm, and was being used as a learning tool for students. Following the controversy, Galgotias University was asked to exit the AI Summit immediately. However, the institution said it did not receive any such order from the government.

On February 18, Dr. Jalil Parkar from the Lilavati Hospital addressed the media stationed outside and said that legendary writer Salim Khan is doing 'fine'. He even revealed the reason behind putting him on ventilatior.

Qualcomm announced it will invest up to $150 million through Qualcomm Ventures to support Indian AI startups at all stages, focusing on automotive, IoT, robotics, and mobile. The announcement coincided with CEO Cristiano Amon's participation in the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026.'

Gold has support at Rs 1,49,800 and Rs 1,47,700 while resistance at Rs 1,53,150 and Rs 1,55,500. MCX silver has support at Rs 2,24,400 and Rs 2,18,800, and resistance is at Rs 2,32,200 and Rs 2,36,000, an analyst said.

Sidharth Malhotra's father, Sunil Malhotra, passed away. Kiara Advani pens an emotional note remembering him.

Samsung Electronics is likely to raise prices for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, marking its first increase in three years, amid rising global memory chip costs driven by the AI boom. The new flagship smartphone is expected to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco on February 25.

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan, underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital after being rushed there by the family physician. He is currently stable and on a ventilator, under close medical supervision. The press briefing will be held today.

IDFC FIRST Bank makes wealth creation easier by offering high-interest rates on savings and easy-to-use digital calculators that help you achieve predictable financial growth by saving regularly.

The move aims to deepen cooperation in defence, innovation, trade, technology and people-to-people exchanges. Key outcomes include the inauguration of the H125 helicopter final assembly line in Karnataka, renewed defence cooperation, and a joint venture.

In a swift joint operation, the Haryana Special Task Force arrested two Pakistani nationals within 24 hours of their escape from the RS Pura Juvenile Home in Jammu. The duo was apprehended from Ambala Railway Station and handed over to the J&K Police.

J&K is within touching distance of a historic maiden Ranji Trophy final after bundling out Bengal for 99 in the second innings of the semifinal. Chasing 126, J&K are comfortably placed at 43/2 with two days remaining. Pace spearhead Auqib Nabi and Sunil Kumar shared eight wickets to put the team firmly in control.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli once again visited Premanand Ji Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan. A picture of the duo attending a kirtan has surfaced online. The visit also almost coincided with their son Akaay's birthday, which was on February 15.

The Delhi High Court has observed that the right to operate and run a bar or pub must be balanced with citizens' and children's right to a noise-free, peaceful and orderly environment.

The 2026 BLDC ceiling fan guide highlights how cloud-connected, energy-efficient, and whisper-quiet motors are revolutionizing home cooling while slashing electricity bills by up to 65%.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are set to marry on February 26, with reports suggesting a destination wedding in Udaipur. The couple will host a reception in Hyderabad on March 4, as mentioned in a wedding invite circulating in the media, which states that celebrations will begin at 7 pm.

CEA Nageswaran called for a Team India approach involving government, industry and academia, along with reforms in education and skill development. S. Krishnan emphasised that AI must remain human-centric and democratically accessible.

UIDAI has recorded nearly 14 million downloads of its new Aadhaar App. Averaging over 100,000 daily downloads, the app offers services like mobile updates, biometric lock/unlock, e-Aadhaar downloads, and QR-based verification, promoting secure and user-friendly digital identity

The pact is expected to boost sectors such as data centres by lowering duties on enterprise GPU servers and improve Indian exports through reduced or zero tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of goods, while safeguarding agriculture and MSMEs.

Hari Shetty of Wipro Limited said AI will reshape jobs but create major opportunities. Citing the World Economic Forum, he noted AI could generate 170 million jobs while disrupting 92 million.

India's overall workforce data for January 2026 showed a largely stable trend, with labour force participation and worker population ratios remaining steady, especially in urban areas. Minor fluctuations were mainly rural-driven due to seasonal and post-harvest factors.

Security forces carried out coordinated anti-Maoist operations in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, recovering multiple IEDs and destroying Maoist memorials. Teams of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted search and area domination operations in the Usoor and Bhopalpatnam police station areas.

UPI has become the country's most preferred payment mode, accounting for 57% of total transactions, surpassing cash at 38%, according to a Finance Ministry-commissioned study. Digital payments now dominate daily spending habits, with 65% of users making multiple UPI transactions daily,

The startups will present solutions including AI-generated game assets, a cricket game with real-time GenAI commentary, and a console-grade mobile gaming ecosystem. A global investor panel will discuss AI-led game development, skilling, and policy support.

The Supreme Court of India dismissed as withdrawn a plea by 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salem .The court allowed him to approach the Bombay High Court for relief. Salem claimed he had completed 25 years, including remission, but the Maharashtra government said he has not yet served the full term.

Bomb threat emails were sent to courts in Davanagere, Hassan, Madikeri, and the High Court bench in Dharwad. The emails, including one claiming an RDX bomb threat and carrying a warning over reservation quotas

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 22 points, or 0.02 per cent, to reach 83,604, and Nifty lost 6 points, or 0.03 per cent, at 25,464.

A court in Gangavati, Karnataka, sentenced three men to death in the 2025 gangrape and murder case near Hampi. The First Additional District and Sessions Court termed the crime arest of rare after the accused sexually assaulted two women. The verdict, delivered within 11 months, sparked renewed political debate over law and order.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, industry experts said Artificial Intelligence presents a major opportunity for India. Young innovators showcased practical AI solutions, including platforms that support artisans, patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, and systems designed to reduce post-harvest grain losses.

Air quality in DelhiNCR remained in the 'poor' category on Monday, with the AQI recorded at 214, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several pollution hotspots, including Anand Vihar, Jahangiripuri and Rohini, reported high AQI levels, with Anand Vihar touching 300.

Over a million devotees from India and abroad gathered at the Art of Living International Center in Bengaluru for Maha Shivaratri, featuring mass meditation, Rudra Puja rituals and global online participation.

The initiative draws from India's experience in sharing digital public goods, offering opportunities for Nigerian developers, startups and institutions to build affordable AI solutions. The summit will showcase AI applications across agriculture, healthcare, education, energy and climate resilience.

The Prime Minister highlighted AI's transformative role across healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise, expressing confidence that the summit will shape a progressive and opportunity-driven future.

The festival of Maha Shivaratri is observed across the country with prayers, fasting, chanting of mantras, and visits to Shiva temples. Celebrities took to social media to extend their wishes to thier fans and devotees on the auspicious occasion via Instagram

The initiative includes the launch of the 'Annapurti' Grain ATM in Ahmedabad, capable of dispensing 25 kg of grains in 35 seconds, along with sealed distribution of pulses and the 'Garima Poshan' campaign. Shah said the model would be implemented nationwide within three to four years.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected the allegations, asserting that all trade agreements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi fully protect agriculture, dairy and fisheries. He accused Congress of misleading farmers, highlighted increased agriculture budgets and MSP procurement, and challenged Gandhi to a public debate.

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was briefly stopped by a security officer at the Munich Security Conference in Germany over the positioning of his ID card, with the officer asking him to make it clearly visible before entry.

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, S. Jaishankar stressed that India's energy decisions are guided by availability, cost, and risk, and are made independently. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed India had committed to stopping further Russian oil imports.