Two die of suspected food poisoning after eating at restaurant in Keralas Vizhinjam
Family of six had dinner late on Monday night from the restaurant that specialises in seafood dishes. Four later developed uneasiness and were hospitalised
Work on three rural health facilities in Belagavi district launched by Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Karnataka is in forefront of healthcare, says Minister
Guthrie family not suspects in Arizona kidnapping, sheriff says
Nancy Guthrie, presumably kidnapped, was last seen on January 31 when family dropped her off at her home near Tucson
Congress SC Morcha stages protest against VB-G RAM G Act in Belagavi district of Karnataka
Congress members demand resumption of MGNREGA scheme
Indian Coast Guard seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers
The three vessels were intercepted about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai
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
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 Chairman Tarique Rahman.
Hyderabad Police appoints inspector to lead new anti-food adulteration wing
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 period compared with the same stretch a year earlier
You don't deserve that chair: Navjot Kaur Sidhu lashes out at Rahul Gandhi after quitting Congress
You have to be in touch with the ground reality to know. You cant be living in a dream world, Ms. Sidhu said of Rahul Gandhi
Two Jana Sena workers from Chittoor drowned in sea at Puducherry
Participants would deliberate on various issues and the resolutions emerging from these discussions will be submitted to the Union Government
A separate classification for denotified tribes | Explained
Why were Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes classified as criminal groups in the colonial era? What did the Idate Commission recommend? What was the problem with the SEED scheme rolled out by the Social Justice Ministry? Why do community leaders demand a separate classification for DNTs?
Rupee rises 1 paisa to 90.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.23% higher at 97.14
Irish watchdog opens EU data probe into Grok sexual AI imagery
The large-scale inquiry relates to potential breaches of the bloc's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), said a statement by Ireland's Data Protection Commission
The Prime Minister inaugurated the summit on February 16, drawing overwhelming crowds to Bharat Mandapam
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
Who wins the science prize when AI makes the discovery?
AI is never just a calculator: it can come up with answers that humans may not be able to explain
CBSE Board Exams 2026 Begins Today : Essential Checklist, Rules & What Students Must Know Today
Gangtok, 17 Feb : Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and Class 12 The post CBSE Board Exams 2026 Begins Today : Essential Checklist, Rules & What Students Must Know Today appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
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
Members of Constitution Reform Commission will also be administered oath, the Election Commission of Bangladesh said
Lean into the abyss: the counterintuitive beauty of skiing
Skiings origins stretch back over 5,000 years: rock carvings in Norway and ancient ski fragments across Scandinavia suggest humans were strapping boards to their feet long before anyone thought to do it for fun
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
At least 175 people, mostly children, fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand
The food was allegedly consumed at a fair organised on Mahashivratri; most of the patients were suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain
67% of work completed onCMRLsphase II stretch fromKoyambeduto Chennai Trade Centre
The stretch is scheduled to open in June this year, with viaduct work likely to be finished before the end of March; it will provide a second transit point between phase I and II networks at Koyambedu; along with this portion, stations on thePoonamallee-Vadapalanistretch too will be opened
Maharashtra forms task force to address climate change and prevent farmers suicides
A 10-member panel comprising eight government officials and two experts held its first meeting on Monday
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
The U.S. President said Iran sought tough negotiations but learned the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites
Nigeria announces arrival of 100 U.S. soldiers
The Ministry did not specify when the U.S. military trainers arrived or were due to arrive
T20 World Cup: Rashid Khan becomes first cricketer to take 700 wickets in T20s
The Afghanistan skipper achieved the feat during the 16th over in the first innings when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan by a hit-wicket
A hundred years ago | Leagues anti-malaria campaign
Morikawa ends title drought as Bhatia finishes tied sixth
After six players shared the lead at various stages in a dramatic final round, Collin Morikawa seized control with back-to-back birdies, including a decisive 4-iron from 235 yards on the par-5 18th
Unemployment in India rises slightly to 5% in January: Government survey
The UR (unemployment rate) or joblessness recorded a marginal increase in January in both rural and urban areas, showed the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
M.P. Assemblys Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governors address
The days proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs January 28 directive
Advance of AI creating a governance responsibility
Ajay Kumar Sood noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a childs development, mental health and education over time
Indias federalism is in need of a structural reset
There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance
A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all
There is an attempt in Budget 2026 to rebalance Indias financial system by moving risks away from banks and into markets
Only Stalin can consolidate INDIA bloc to help Rahul become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar
The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart, he says. He criticises Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, K.C. Venugopal and Pawan Khera.
Transatlantic strains: On Europe and the U.S.
Europe should engage with the wider world to reduce dependence on the U.S.
The technology exists, the green premium is manageable, and there is market readiness
Inclusive politics in an age of division
Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation
Greater Chennai Corporation unveils first Climate Budget, plans outlay of 7,200 crore
According to the report, the civic body has earmarked 3,190.61 crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2025-26; out of this amount, 1,341.2 crore has been identified as climate-relevant spending
National conference on Tech and AI in Veterinary Medicine kicks off in Chennai
With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters
The J&K government hasmade aproposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not possible because of the Indus Water Treaty
Greater Chennai Police destroy over 2,000 kg of ganja
A total of 2,119.65 kg of contraband ganja seized in 448 NDPS Act cases by different police stations across the city were destroyed
Consumers can report power issues directly via WhatsApp : EPDCL CMD
Delhi Police Special Cell HQ to lead fight against terror: Shah
Dispute over admit cards resolved: Education Minister Ashish Sood
Announcement after AAP stir over denial of admit cards to studentsdue to appear for Class 10, 12 exams starting today citing non-payment of fee
BJP seeks apology from Priyank Kharge for projecting coastal belt in poor light with communal tag
The party takes strong exception to Mr. Kharge likening the RSS and BJP to a devil and its shadow
Priyank is targeting RSS to please Congress high command, say Karnataka BJP leaders
Man held on charge of sexual assault
Woman who lost son in accident pleads for justice on social media
23-year-old died after his bike was allegedly hit by a car driven by a minor in Delhis Dwarka on February 3
Godfather and Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall dead at 95
Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies
Delhi L-G, CM inaugurate multi-level parking facility in Nehru Place
Developed by the Delhi Development Authority under the Nehru Place redevelopment plan, it aims to streamline parking in the area that records an average daily footfall of over 1.3 lakh
Annamalai cross-examines DMK leader T.R. Baalu
Former Puducherry CM challenges Amit Shah to give proof of corruption during Congress government
Supporting Mr. Narayanasamys demand, V. Vaithilingam said the Home Minister has levelled unsubstantiated charges to hide the misdeeds of the AINRC-BJP government in the Union Territory
Security beefed up as courts in Uttar Pradesh receive bomb threat emails
The 18 districts which received the threats include Lucknow, Varanasi, Moradabad, Meerut, Ayodhya among others
The anicut is a vital structure from where the water is diverted to the Bangaru Vaickal bringing water to several irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry including the major tank of Bahour
Power shutdown in parts of Puducherry today
Power supply will also be affected between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. in some areas due to maintenance work in 22 KV Villianur Sedharapet interlinking feeder
Rat-hole mine blast: 57 FIRs and 15,000 tonnes illegal coal seized in Meghalaya
Conrad K. Sangma presents enforcement figures in a statement in the 60-member Assembly
ASHA workers stage protest in Puducherry
The health workers are demanding permanent jobs with a monthly pay of 8,000
India vs. Pakistan a rivalry only in reams of newsprint
Matches between the sides were gripping affairs but that seems to be a thing of the past; the former holds a perfect 8-0 record in ODI World Cups and an 8-1 advantage in the T20 showpiece; Sundays contest in Colombo showed the increasing gulf in terms of quality
SRIHER sets up centre of excellence for craniofacial care
The Centre offers advanced and holistic treatment for patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and complex craniofacial conditions
Rail users demand direct Vizag-Bengaluru express train
Oath for Constitution Reform Commission surprises new MPs
Massive fire at Faridabad firm; at least 24 persons sustain burn injuries
Congress veteran Aiyar comes down on partys State, national leadership
He says he will retract his prediction of a third term for CM Pinarayi Vijayan if the Congress endorses Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan as the UDFs Chief Minister candidate. Aiyar also paints a grim picture of UDFs electoral prospects
Telangana eyes inclusion among five regional medical tourism hubs announced in Union Budget
Watch: Around 30 evacuated after regional train derails in Swiss Alps
A regional train derailed near Goppenstein in the Swiss Alps on February 16, injuring several people and prompting the evacuation of around 30 passengers.
Isnt checking infiltration your job, Assam party asks Amit Shah
The Barak Democratic Front has requested the Home Minister to publish a White Paper on the number of illegal infiltrators detected and expelled during the last 10 years of the BJP rule
Ranji Trophy semifinal | Dogra and Samads knocks reviveJammu & Kashmir against Bengal
BDA revamps e-auction communication with the help of citizen collective
BDAsproperty e-auction platform nowfeatures an interactive interfacewith a map view, filters,andasearchoption. Information has beenreorganised,making key details easy to find. The new interface is alsooptimisedfor mobile viewing
Japan protests China comments on reviving 'militarism'
Japanese people should no longer allow themselves to be manipulated or deceived by those far-right forces, or by those who seek to revive militarism, says Beijing's top diplomat
Consanguineous marriages prevalent in T.N., says survey
Drive for removal of green waste in Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation
Properties of tax defaulters in Jayanagar zone to be auctioned on February 21
Spa partner abducted after car rams bike in Electronic City
Investigators suspect that the abduction may have stemmed from a dispute between business partners.
Better for Congress to remain in DMK-ledfront for its own sake, says CPI(M) State secretary
The Congress has raised the issue of power-sharing in Tamil Naduat an inappropriate time, says P.Shanmugam. The CPI(M) will not take part in a coalition government, as its policy is not to be part of a government led by another party, he says
The UWF urged the State government to safeguard existing sector-specific labour welfare legislations and ensure the continued functioning of welfare boards for unorganised workers
Congress says U.S. trade deal mortgages farmer interests, energy security and digital autonomy
Congress leader and ex-Commerce Minister Anand Sharma claimed UPA govt. negotiated trade deals as sovereign equals, calls the interim trade agreement with the U.S. as a sell-out
Bengaluru student achieves 99.99 percentile score in JEE-2026 (main) Session-1
Over 8 lakh students to appear for Class 12 Board Exam in T.N.
School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi holds meeting with School Education Department authorities to check the preparations for the upcoming public exams
Stage set for BioAsia, Telanganas next course of growth
Watch: AI Summit 2026: PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16, inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, underscoring Indias commitment to responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence.
Centre, BJP-ruled States ignoring injustice to gig workers: Rahul Gandhi
Class and caste-based discrimination are deeply embedded in the sector, and there is little accountability for companies, Congress leader says
Nutritious meal workers stage protest in Thoothukudi
Senior citizens federation seeks formation of a commission
Some of the demands include an increase of old age pension from existing 1,200 to 5,000, an old age home in every district, and self-help groups for elderly persons
Oath for Constitution Reform Commission surprises newly elected MPs of Bangladesh
Shortage of coal shutters brick kilns in Tripura
Tripura has approximately 300 brick kilns; the problem has worsened in the past two weeks
Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions claim 100 percentiles for fourth consecutive year
