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DC Edit | Close India-France Ties Set To Touch a New High

Rafale deals, defence tech and trade reshape a boundary-less partnership

Nilgiris Foresters Draw 'Fire Line' to Foil Wildfires

The forest department in the Nilgiris, especially in MTR, accord top priority to fire prevention

'It sounds funny and suspicious!': Tlaib exposes shocking crypto cash pouring into Trumps campaign

DC Edit | Peace in Manipur Still Fragile

Evacuation of Kuki students highlights deep mistrust between Naga and Kuki communities

Uttam Sets Deadline for Irrigation Works Before Monsoon

He also instructed irrigation officials to coordinate with TRANSCO for timely completion and commissioning of power substations linked to lift ir

'Are you kidding me?': Lawmakers clash with former special counsel Jack Smith over Trump probe

Delhi police books Blinkit after criminals buy knives online

New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered a case against instant delivery platform, Blinkit, for allegedly selling knives that violate government-pr

Employee pulled from client meetings over unkempt hair, bosss boss threatens firing story sparks smart grooming tips

A Reddit user shared their challenge with receiving persistent criticism from a senior manager regarding appearance, mainly their hair, despite s

T.N. Engineers Federation members stage demonstration in Chennai

Husband hides layoff news to avoid ruining wifes friends wedding should he have told her sooner? Reddit weighs in

A man who lost his job just hours after dropping his wife at the airport for her best friends wedding has sparked online debate over whether he m

PM to address AI summit on February 19, world leaders gather

The plenary session will bring together several heads of state and government, with PM Modis address followed by keynote presentations by global

French auto parts major plans to invest more than 200 million in India

Education and healthcare are our top priorities: Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

12 BJP, VHP Members Detained in Warangal for Unauthorised Protest

Police said the group had assembled to protest the removal of a compound wall at the Trishakti Peetham Temple without prior permission

Microsoft to keep buying enough renewable energy to match all its electricity needs

Microsoft has achieved its 2025 goal of matching all electricity needs with renewable energy, contracting 40 gigawatts of new supply. The tech gi

FedEx to invest 2,500 crore in setting up automated cargo hub at Navi Mumbai airport

The facility to be developed in collaboration with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) will be designed as a regional consolidation and redistribut

Distraint proceedings initiated against Madurai Aavin for non-compliance with labour court order

The dispute involves 23 casual labourers working at Madurai Aavin dairy. They petitioned the Inspector of Factories, and obtained a permanent emp

Man sentenced to life for murder

BRS leader Suman arrested amidst high drama

Junior artiste held with 52 litres of liquor from Kochi

I-PAC raids: SC adjourns next hearing to March 18

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to March 18 the hearing on a plea moved by the ED alleging obstruction by the West Bengal gover

When Ce qui se trame traced centuries of textile history between India and France

With printed cottons and silk installations, landmark exhibition Ce qui se trame in Paris underlined four centuries of Indo-French textile dialog

No Penetration, No Rape: Chhattisgarh HC Ruling on Ejaculation Case

Referring to a supreme courts ruling, the high court observed that the complete penetration, rapture of hymen, or emission of semen are not neces

Simultaneous polls panel weighs bar on no-confidence motions in final year of governments term

Panel chairperson P.P. Chaudhary says Panchayati Raj laws in many States have similar restrictions, and the committee could propose introduction

Backward classes won over 61 pc seats in Telangana municipal elections

Hyderabad: Backward Classes have won more than 61 per cent seats in the recently held municipal elections in Telangana. Though 28.22 per cent of

II PU student jumps to death from college building in Kanakapura

With 155 films hitting the big screen, Tulu cinema completes 55 years on February 19

Richard Castelino of Mangaluru stands distinct in making and promoting regional language films of Tulu, Konkani and Kodava in addition to Kannada

Lion-tailed macaques form large groups outside protected areas in Valparai plateau

Its time the old perception of the JVPs India stance changed: Tilvin Silva

Focus of recent visit was development cooperation; Provincial polls, national question, power devolution not discussed

Quote of the day by Mira Sorvino: We all struggle with our failure to communicate and our failure to reach.

Mira Sorvino shared a quote about communication, fear, and love. She said people often fail to talk clearly and feel scared to connect with other

Why Trump's comment on discussing Taiwan arms sales with China has raised concerns

US President Donald Trump's remarks on discussing arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping have caused unease in Taipei. This move

DMK invites applications for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Assembly elections

Candidates seeking party tickets must submit applications between February 20 and March 2, a release from Anna Arivalayam, the DMK state headquar

Culture Ministry funded event platformed incendiary hate speech: Congress

The Congress claimed that the Sanatan Sanstha was under investigation by the Karnataka government in connection with the murders of journalist Ga

SOP to verify authenticity of academic and other certificates of guest faculty of degree colleges

A Certificate Verification Committee should be mandatorily formed in every government first-grade college to verify the authenticity of the educa

Pakistans economic woes likely to mount as geopolitical risks rise

New Delhi, Feb 18: Pakistans economic situation is likely to start unfolding negatively in 2026, as geopolitical headwinds appear to be re-emergi

Weapon used in firing at Rohit Shetty's residence recovered from shooter: Police

Mumbai police have recovered the weapon used in the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. Twelve individuals, including the shoo

Two sentenced to three days imprisonment for violating police orders

Hyderabad: Mehdipatnam police on Wednesday, February 18, secured convictions for two people in e-petty cases and sentenced them to three days of

BSNL pensioners discuss welfare, legal developments during conference

RBI defers introducing Unique Transaction ID for OTC derivatives

Earlier RBI had released a draft circular stating that the deadline for the implementation of UTI is set at April 2026

Hindutva workers driven away by locals in Varanasi

Varanasi: Hindutva workers were driven away by locals in Uttar Pradeshs Varanasi, after their efforts to intimidate Muslim shop owners proved fut

Japanese academicians visit Vedavalli Vidyalaya in Ranipet

Assembly Speaker Announces Study Trip for Students to Polavaram

Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu personally interacted with the students during a break in the session

CCB arrests absconding accused involved in several serious crimes

BRS flays Congress for holding Telangana governments performance review in Delhi

Works on bridge across Vasista to begin soon: Union Minister B. Srinivas Varma

Will dump garbage in front of houses of BJP MLAs and leaders, says DKS

French President Macron concludes Mumbai visit

Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding their official en

Tadoba controversy: Godrej criticises infra push in national parks

Industrialist Nadir Godrej opposes development in National Parks. He suggests monetizing biodiversity through tourism and forest products. Godrej

'SOROS network funding for POLITICAL GAINS!': Explosive testimony on Minnesota rocks Senate hearing

Thought of the day by Emma Watson: Im going to do what I want to do. Im going to be who I really am. Im going to

Thought of the day reflects a philosophy of growth, a commitment to exploration over imitation. In asserting the right to decide who she is, Emma

SAAP League: State-level chess event to be held in Tirupati on Feb. 21

ED attaches properties worth 10,021.46 crore in PACL case

MCX, NSE remove additional margin on gold, silver

Gold prices have fallen significantly by 4-5 per cent from their February peak

KSPL plans 200 crore expansion of Offshore Supply Vessel Complex

The Rs.200 crore expansion aims at additional handling of four MTPA of cargo, support the accommodation of Indian Navy and Coast Guard vessels an

Iran, Russia to conduct joint drills in the Sea of Oman

The joint naval exercise of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia will take place tomorrow (Thursday) in the Sea of Oman and in the northern In

Employee almost quit for a startup, boss stepped in, decision turned into a blessing - many call manager 'class'

An employee nearly left a job for more money. Their manager convinced them to stay for a major project. This project, though chaotic, provided in

ED attaches 505 crore in foreign accounts linked to Winzo under PMLA

2023 Chhattisgarh mob lynching: 17 accused walk free

Seventeen men, charged with the murder of a Muslim father and son in 2023 in Chhattisgarhs Bemetara district, were acquitted by a sessions court

Japan's Sanae Takaichi formally reappointed as PM following election victory

Sanae Takaichi is Japan's prime minister again. She won a big election. Takaichi will strengthen Japan's defence and economy. She plans new intel

Student organisations oppose RSS activities at educational institutions

Coastal Board seeks sufficient budgetary grants for the region

Kerala to regularise over 20,000 teacher posts

Kerala government has extended to all aided school managements the relaxation earlier granted to Nair Service Society for making permanent appoin

Dr Reddys buys progynova, cyclo-progynova brands for Indian market from Mercury Pharma for $32 million

The drug-maker forays into hormone replacement therapy segment

Government to Further Simplify Removal of Lands From 22-A Prohibited List: Minister

He said at the district level, in-charge ministers and district collectors will undertake a special drive to implement government guidelines for

Johnson & Johnson to invest $1 billion in new Pennsylvania plant amid US manufacturing push

In March, the company announced a plan to invest more than $55 billion through early 2029 to build manufacturing facilities and research infrastr

37,337 students to write II PU, 29,397 students to take SSLC-1 in Dakshina Kannada

Anganwadi workers staging road blockade protest arrested in Sivaganga

No talks with Opposition on bar timing extension, says Kerala Leader of the Opposition

Satheesan questions secrecy of decision taken ahead of polls; alleges even LDF leaders were unaware

Opposition boycotts Kalaburagi City Corporation meeting

Urumi swish draws crowd to 11thPonnyathankam

The week-long fete is organised by Kerala Folklore Academy, Kathirur panchayat and Pattiyam Gopalan Memorial Library. What began in 2015 as a mod

Delhi High Court seeks Centres stand on plea challenging provisions of data protection law

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act and its Rules enabled unchecked Executive access to data, blocking without a hearing, absence of meaning

Congress MP alleges defeats in Bhongir due to covert elements

Opposition targets govt over Chinese robot row, slams IT Minister

Opposition leaders have slammed an Indian university for showcasing a Chinese robot as its own innovation at the AI Summit. The incident has spar

Sita Rama Kalyanam set for April 1 at Vontimitta temple

Above 5,300 acres set for exclusion from Kolleru Lake in West Godavari

The entire land has been earmarked in the 10 villages for the exclusion as part of downsizing the Kolleru Lake.

Trade union BMS to hold nationwide protest on February 25

Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh will stage a nationwide protest on February 25. The trade union seeks to address long-pending worker welfare issues. Deman

Guest lecturers strike hits academic activities in Tiruchi

Hematologist K.A. Salim passes away

Man sentenced to 10 years of RI for sexual assault on minor

43 CRPF temporary operating bases created in Jammu and Kashmir post Pahalgam attack: Officials

Each temporary operating base houses about 16-25 troops, apart from some personnel of the local police, they said.

YSRC to Launch Agitation For Rayalaseema Projects

Anantha Venkatarami Reddy accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of failing to safeguard the interests of Rayalaseema despite hailing from t

Pharma, life sciences GCCs cut drug development timelines, costs: Report

End-to-end adoption of AI, automation and advanced analytics across the value chain is compressing drug development timelines from 1015 years to

Higher Education Minister R. Bindu inaugurates major college infrastructure projects across State

Scientists create a living 3D 'heart-on-a-chip' to study and stop deadly heart disease

3D heart on a chip technology: Scientists have created a groundbreaking 3D heart-on-a-chip. This lab-grown tissue beats and allows real-time moni

Watch | BJP counters Rahuls disorganised PR spectacle remark on AI Summit

A political row erupted after Rahul Gandhi called the AI Impact Summit a disorganised PR spectacle and alleged that Indian data was up for sale w

GalaxEye to launch Mission Drishti in 2026, will run AI workloads in orbit

The satellite will also feature GalaxEyes world-first SyncFused OptoSAR architecture

Most uncomfortable 20 secs: Vance slams AOCs embarrassing pause over Taiwan question in Munich

T.N. Police book first case in Villupuram district under Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities Act, 2025

Both India, France don't want to be dependent on US, China: Macron

Big push for RRR, HAM roads in new budget proposals: Komatireddy