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Afghanistan releases 3 Pakistani soldiers after Saudi mediation

Kabul: Afghanistan has released three Pakistani soldiers who it had captured during cross-border fighting last October, its government spokesman

Bomb threat emails trigger searches at courts in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad: Multiple courts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have received bomb threat emails. Following it, security agencies launched checks

PIL against racial violence: SC asks attorney general to consider plea

New Delhi: Identifying persons on grounds of race, region, sex and caste would amount to treading a regressive path, the Supreme Court said on We

Rajasthan HC takes disciplinary action against eight judicial officers

Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court has placed eight judicial officers under Awaiting Posting Orders status as a disciplinary measure following a s

Jammu and Kashmir enter maiden Ranji Trophy final; Bengal left stunned

5 HDFC Bank employees arrested in J-K for financial fraud

Srinagar: Five HDFC employees have been arrested in connection with a large-scale financial fraud in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. T

Maharashtra cancels 5 % Muslim reservation in admissions, jobs

Prakash Singh Mumbai, February 18, 2026 In a major policy decision, the Government ofMaharashtra today formally cancelled its defunct order issue

Assi movie review: An unyielding indictment of collective complicity

Led by a fiercely committed ensemble, this moral interrogation of rape culture by filmmaker Anubhav Sinha dissects the anatomy of sexual violatio

BLDE Society to launch Mission Balram for organ donation awareness in Karnataka

Minister pledges to donate his organs

AI to revolutionise science, medicine; societal challenges need global cooperation: DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis

Demis Hassabis said the world is at a hreshold moment, with Artificial General Intelligence potentially on the horizon within the next five to e

The world according to Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, addressing the Munich Security Conference, hailed the colonial period as a phase of the Wests expansion

Irans Khamenei threatens to sink US warships in Gulf

Tehran: Irans Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned on Tuesday, February 17, that United States (US) warships deployed to Gulf could be sunk to the

AIMIM workers injured in attack at Hyderabads Shastripuram

Hyderabad: Three local AIMIM workers of Shastripuram suffered injuries when a group of persons suspected to be under the influence of ganja attac

Hyderabad goes crazy for Anirudh: 1.5 L fans chase 30,000 tickets

Hyderabad is buzzing with excitement as rockstar Anirudh Ravichander gets ready to take the stage for his first-ever concert in the city. The XV

Hyderabads lone survivor of Madinah bus accident gets job in TMREIS

Hyderabad: The 24-year-old Mohammed Abdul Shoeb from Hyderabad, the sole survivor of the Madinah bus crash that killed 45 Umrah pilgrims on Novem

SC Grants Bail to Accused in 2024 Pune Porsche Accident Case

The case relates to a May 19, 2024, incident in which a Porsche car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy under the influence of alcohol, fatally

The viral purple building of Hyderabad: Have you seen it yet?

Hyderabad is known for its rich heritage, iconic monuments, and unique cultural attractions, from Charminar to Numaish. Over the years, the city

Indus Valley Civilization Could Be Much Older Than We Thought

The civilisations previously accepted timeline was around 2600 BC, but using radiocarbon dating on pottery fragments and animal remains they have

India AI Summit 2026: Galgotias University kicked out for showing off imported robotic dog at expo

The private university said in a statement that it has not built robodog, or claimed to have built it, adding that they have consistently brought

Watched India-Pak T20 Match with My Expenses: Lokesh

Lokesh clarified that he went to Colombo in Sri Lanka to watch the recently held India Pakistan T20 match with his own expenses

Indian Navy vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu underscored Indian Nany's dedication to safeguard the nation's maritime integrity. At the International Fleet Review off

Jammu And Kashmir Saffron Output Drops To 19.58 MT In 2024-25

Jammu, Feb 18: Saffron production in Jammu and Kashmir has declined from 23.53 metric tonnes in 202324 to 19.58 metric tonnes in 202425, accordin

Detailed project report being prepared for six-laning of Salem-Chengapalli stretch of NH 544

While the 54-km Chengapalli-Coimbatore stretch has already been widened to six lanes, the remaining 102.5-km stretch up to Salem continues to ope

Its A Dream Come True Today: BCCI Prez Mithun Manhas On J&Ks Ranji Success

New Delhi, Feb 18: Back in 2021, when current BCCI president Mithun Manhas became one of the administrators of a crisis-ridden Jammu and Kashmir

WingManX Awards Honours the Indian Motorcycling Community; Becomes the First Platform to Recognize the Motorcycling Culture in India

In a recent development, WingMan X - an app-based platform for motorcycling enthusiasts emerged as the pioneers to host the first-of-its-kind Win

Australia blocks alleged Islamic State-linked citizen from returning from Syria

MELBOURNE, Feb 18: Australias government on Wednesday banned an Australian with alleged ties to the Islamic State group from returning from a Syr

T20 World Cup: Australia face rebuild after a flop show

Australia crashed out of the T20 World Cup in the group stage after losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka and a rain-hit match ended their campaign, r

Solomon Asamoah and the Sky Train Trial: The Week the Record Took Centre Stage

An early stage infrastructure investment intended to support the development of a proposed light rail project in Ghana is now being tested in cou

There's Nothing To Worry About Abhishek's Form: Piyush Chawla

Piyush Chawla shared his thoughts on Abhishek Sharma's form, Captain Suryakumar Yadav's approach, and the probable playing XI for the clash

Maldives moves to merge key elections to cut costs

Maldives will vote in a nationwide referendum on April 4. Citizens will decide if presidential and parliamentary elections can be held together.

A dry summer awaits Pakistan as India tightens another noose after Indus move

Pakistan faces a parched summer as India prepares to turn off the Ravi tap, reclaiming waters long flowing downstream. With the Shahpur Kandi dam

How to Get to Heaven From Belfast series review: Sisterhood, suspense and sass come together in Lisa McGees humorous mystery

Roisin Gallagher, Sinad Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne as the three friends haring around Ireland, uncovering the secret behind a fourth friends de

Maldives to hold referendum on merging key elections to cut costs

Maldives will hold a nationwide referendum on April 4. The vote will decide if presidential and parliamentary elections can be held together. Thi

DGP inspects Hindalga prison in Belagavi

Seeks report on use of mobile phones by prisoners

Indian Navy vigilant in safeguarding countrys maritime interests: Prez Murmu

Visakhapatnam, Feb 18: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding countrys maritime interests an

Watch: Iran partially shuts Strait of Hormuz, State media broadcasts military drills

Iranian state media broadcast footage on Tuesday (February 17) of Revolutionary Guards drills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, hours after tal

Zelenskyy says Trump exerting undue pressure on him

Any plan requiring Ukraine to give up territory that Russia had not captured in the eastern Donbas region would be rejected by Ukrainians if put

219 Ventilators Non-Functional Across J&K Medical Colleges, SKIMS: Govt

Jammu, Feb 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 219 ventilators are defunct across 10 Government Medical

Bengaluru HDFC Bank employee killed by speeding Bullet biker while crossing road for lunch, CCTV captures crash

A tragic accident on Dr Rajkumar Road in Bengaluru claimed the life of 27-year-old HDFC Bank employee Yogeshwari. She was struck by a speeding Bu

Mumbai Police Arrest 11 in Rohit Shetty Residence Firing; MCOCA Invoked

Further investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the shooter-gang nexus and the motivations behind the attack.

Indo-French Innovation Network Formally Launched During the Official Inauguration of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026

The Indo-French Innovation Network was formally launched late evening on the 17th of February during the official inauguration of the India-Franc

Waste collection likely to suffer in Bengaluru as over 150 garbage trucks blocked at Bellahalli

The protest was triggered by complaints from locals that funds promised for local infrastructure development have not been released for nearly tw

Sabarimala gold theft case: Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru gets bail

Tantri released after 41 days in remand

Motorist crashes into parked mini-truck in Maduravoyal, dies

The mini-truck was parked unauthorisedly without the mandatory warning sign; police arrested the driver of the vehicle

Kerala court grants bail to Sabarimala chief priest in gold loss cases

Sabarimala chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru has been granted bail. The vigilance court approved his release in cases concerning alleged gold misa

Indo-U.K. offshore wind task force launched, India crosses 272 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity

Energy Minister said offshore wind has a strategic role in the next phase and promising zones have been identified off the coasts of Gujarat and

Supreme Court sets aside controversial Allahabad HC order on what constitutes an 'attempt to rape', and what does not

The apex court passed the order on February 10 on a suo motu plea in which it had taken cognisance of the Allahabad High Court order, which state

Case booked against Haldirams outlet in Attapur for selling fungus-infected sweets

From atoms to empires: What makes gold so precious?

Its chemistrys greatest gift to mankind. Without it, we cant adorn ourselves with the finest jewellery; nor can we have a backup for financial se

Open Day at Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru on February 21

The institute will showcase a large number of demonstrations and interactive experiments on astronomy and basic physics, along with films, photog

Japan reappoints Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister following election

Takaichi has pledged to bolster Japan's defences to protect its territory and waters, likely further straining relations with Beijing, and to boo

Country's federalism needs 'structural reset,' says M K Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin proposes amendment to the Constitution to strengthen federalism. While tabling the first part of Justice Kur

Eight suspected terrorists killed in Pakistans Balochistan

A spokesperson of the Balochistan Counter Terrorism Department told the media that the CTD had carried out an intelligence-based raid near Daraks

Berlinale 2026: Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton among artists criticising the festival for silence on Gaza

The open letter comes just days after Indian author Arundhati Roy criticised the comments jury head Wim Wenders made in the opening press confere

Changing Film Titles Is Causing Creative Suffocation, Says Gopi Mohan

A film is promoted across various platforms with a chosen title, and asking for a change at the censor stage is unfortunate.

Gurugram CA slits throat of pregnant wife hours after Valentines celebration, couple married just 5 months back. Bone chilling details emerge

A chartered accountant in Gurugram allegedly killed his pregnant wife by slitting her throat with scissors after they celebrated Valentine's Day

Imad Wasims 2nd wedding puts Sania Mirzas divorce back in spotlight

Mumbai: Amid the massive backlash surrounding Imad Wasims second marriage to Nyla Raja, an old chapter from another high-profile split has resurf

Sithara Krishnakumar talks about Elelam kili, the new music video of her band

Sithara Krishnakumars band, Project Malabaricus music video presents a Tamil song, Elelam kili, featuring Manju Warrier in a cameo

Allu ArjunAtlee Film to Get Comic Stuff from Telugu Writers?

The film features Deepika Padukone as the female lead, with Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna playing key roles.

I-PAC raids case: Supreme Court to decide if ED is weaponised or terrorised

The ED has filed a petition seeking a CBI probe into the alleged obstruction of its raids at the offices of I-PAC by Mamata Banerjee and senior p

Alessio Vinassa on the Rise of the Multi-Hyphenate Entrepreneur

Ramco Systems Introduces Chia, an Enterprise-Grade Conversational AI Agent for Better Customer Experience

Who Is Stuart Russell, AI Pioneer Attending NDTV AI Summit

Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science at UC Berkeley and President of the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI, is attending t

Three Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno National Park

Each successful birth strengthens Project Cheetah and reflects the continuous efforts and dedication of the field staff and veterinary teams enga

Institutionalise human control for AI-enabled systems: Lt Gen Vipul Singhal

India is embarking on a new era of responsible AI implementation, as highlighted by Lt Gen Vipul Singhal's call for robust human oversight. This

Election For 37 Rajya Sabha Seats In April, Sharad Pawar, M Kharge Terms Ending

Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats - which will fall vacant in April - will take place across 10 states on March 16, the Election Commission said

Bengal SIR: Scrutiny deadline ends in four days

Kolkata: With only four days left for the scrutiny of the supporting identity documents provided by the voters at the hearing session regarding t

56 Days release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

56 Days release time, schedule and how to watch is now confirmed for Prime Video viewers worldwide. The series launches February 18 with all eigh

219 Ventilators Defunct In 10 GMCs, SKIMS In Jammu And Kashmir: Govt

Jammu, Feb 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said 219 ventilators are defunct in 10 government medical colleges and the Sher-i-Kas

'India Leading In AI Literacy': Open AI's Chris Lehane To NDTV

India is growing fast in AI literacy and agency and the country can help democratise artificial intelligence, Chris Lehane, Chief Global Affairs

Sustrack Successfully Organised the National Conference on Green Hydrogen and Industrial Decarbonization: Building India's End-to-End Ecosystem for Energy Transition

Green Hydrogen and Industrial Decarbonization: Building India’s End-to-End Ecosystem for Energy Transition ” on 10th February 2026 at

AI Summit: Microsoft Says it is on Pace To Invest $50 Billion in 'Global South' AI Push

Microsoft unveiled $17.5 billion worth of AI investments in India last year

Video: Shocking Surveillance Clip Shows Man Attempting To Kidnap Toddler In Supermarket

A man attempted to kidnap a one-year-old toddler at the Esselunga mall in Bergamo, Italy, but the mother stopped him.

Opinion: Opinion | 'AI-Enabled' Soldiers? What An India-China-Pak Crisis May Soon Look Like

AI compresses the decision-action loop, turning hours of analytical deliberation into seconds of machine-assisted judgment. In warfare, that comp

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to quit before Macron's term ends, FT reports

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde may step down early. This move could allow French President Emmanuel Macron to influence the se

Balancing Growth and Income: Linking SIP Investments with a Systematic Withdrawal Plan

Systematic Withdrawal Plan calculator becomes relevant when evaluating the second.   An SIP facilitates regular investing, while an SWP enab

SC adjourns to Mar 18 ED plea on Mamatas alleged interference in I-PAC raids

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing related to accusations of obstruction against West Bengal government to March 18. A bench of Justices Pra

Mbappe Calls For Prestianni Ban Over Alleged Racist Slur at Vinicius

Television footage showed the Argentine winger covering his mouth with his shirt before making a comment that Vinicius and nearby teammates inter

Cailabs Strengthens French Space Deep-Tech Excellence During its Visit to India

SC compares Vanuatu to Nithyananda's 'Kailasa': Is it a real nation, how to visit, things to do and their 'golden passport' scheme

A routine bail hearing at the Supreme Court of India took an unusual turn when a bench led by Justice Vikram Nath expressed skepticism over the e

Interim report of high-level panel on Union-State relations tabled in T.N. Assembly

Today is the day we take the initiative to amend the Constitution to ensure that State governments are vested with all necessary powers, the Chie

Open Models Essential For India's Data: Nvidia's Jay Puri At NDTV AI Summit

Open models are key to developing local models that lead to sovereignty, Jay Puri, executive vice president of Worldwide Field Operations respons

'India Heart Of Global Tech Talent': UK Minister At AI Impact Summit

The UK's Minister for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan, has underlined India's growing leadership in global artificial intelligence governa

Nampally Court Gets Hoax Bomb Call

A bomb disposal squad rushed to the complex and checked the premises thoroughly only to confirm that it was a hoax call

U.S. reveals new details of alleged Chinese nuclear test

A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington said the allegation about China conducting a nuclear test was entirely unfounded and an atte

BSP president Mayawati rejects alliance buzz for 2027 UP polls, calls reports AI-driven fake news

BSP chief Mayawati dismisses alliance rumors for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. She states the party will contest independently, citi

How Articul8 CEO Arun Subramaniyan Moved From Aerospace To Artificial Intelligence

Arun Subramaniyan previously served as Vice President of Cloud and AI, Strategy and Execution at Intel Corporation.

After Chinese Robot Dogs Row, Another Galgotias Claim Questioned Online

Galgotias University Chinese Robot Controversy: Galgotias University has come under renewed online questioning after it stated that staff and stu

9 Easy Ways To Use Chia Seeds For Weight Loss

Chia seeds are well-packed with essential minerals and vitamins, allowing your body receive essential nourishment while you are in a calorie defi

Fallout from Epstein, Mandelson puts Britains House of Lords under scrutiny

LONDON, Feb 18: Fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files has landed on the gilded wood and plush red benches of Britains House of Lords. Parliament