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Maruti eyes fleet-focused EV after e-Vitara retail push

An electric equivalent to Dzire, targeted at fleets, could materially alter EV adoption in a segment where higher daily running makes per-km savi

US deploys major air and naval forces to West Asia amid Iran tensions

Meanwhile, Iran and Russia have announced joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman

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Panruti Ramachandran launches new party, MGR ADMK

Though his party would not participatein elections, its members would be free to join hands with likeminded parties at the time of polls and they

Ghar ghuskar goli maarunga: BJP worker threatens Rahul Gandhi, detained

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker from Kota, Rajasthan, publicly issued a death threat to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he will

Glass Box, Not Black Box: PM Proposes 3-point Global Framework For Ethical AI At Impact Summit

The Prime Minister stated that India is committed to fostering a responsible and human-centric global ecosystem

Supreme Court accepts filmmaker's withdrawal of Ghooskhor Pandat title, says 'sensibilities are fragile'

The plea had alleged that the movie title and storyline were prima facie offensive and derogatory, which portray the Brahmin community in a defam

P.K. Sasi quits as KTDC chairman amid rift with CPI(M)

Sasi says his resignation is due to personal reasons and that he has no plans to join UDF

Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid U.S. tensions

U.S. has been seeking to negotiate a deal with Iran on its nuclear programme while threatening military action if talks fail

Martin Scorsese Cameos as Ardennian Fry Cook in New The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer

This recent cameo has reignited the conversation around his previous comments, leading audiences to wonder whether he has changed his perspective

Over 3.61 Lakh Households Still Await Tap Water Coverage In J&K: Minister

Jammu, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that about 15.6 lakh households across the Union Territory have been provided fu

Assembly segment-wise developmental plans are being prepared says Vizianagaram Collector

The constituency-wise developmental plans would enable the government to select right industries and projects based on the availability of natura

Watch: PM Modi, Macron, Lula among leaders who visit India Impact AI summit

Word of the Day: Imperturbable

Word of the Day: In times of turbulence, imperturbability can project reassurance and authority. Measured, refined and evocative, the word stands

Priyanka Gandhi in Assam, Attends Poll Meet, Visits Kamakhya Temple

The screening deliberations are expected to continue late into the night as part of the partys candidate selection process.

Hyderabads T-Hub partners with Hauts-de-France to boost startup collaboration

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based startup incubator T-Hub on Thursday, February 19, announced its strategic partnership with the Hauts-de-France region,

Opinion: Opinion | Trump Might Not Actually Have A 'Real' Plan For Iran

Sure, the US is very capable of another military-driven 'hit-and-run', this time in Iran. But the question would remain, to what end?

Harish Rao rattled by Telangana Municipal poll results: Congress MP Chamala

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim a 'murderer': Ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq shares WhatsApp chats, seeks help from Shehbaz Sharif and Mohsin Naqvi

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim's ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq has called him a murderer and accused him of infidelity in a series of Instagram post. She

Delhi plans drone push for governance, security

Delhi is developing a drone policy to boost investment and create jobs, integrating the technology into governance sectors like urban planning an

BJP sounds poll bugle: B.S. Yediyurappa says party should come to power on its own in Karnataka in 2028

Though BJP was in power for two terms in Karnataka, it has never won a simple majority on its own

J&K Assembly Admits PDP MLA Parras Resolution Flagging Hate Crimes Against Minorities

Jammu, Feb 19: The speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has admitted a private members resolution moved by PDP MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra, stron

Man Held in Kota for Threatening to Shoot Rahul Gandhi, Cong MPs

Superintendent of Police (SP), Kota, Tejaswani Gautam told PTI that the accused has been detained at Borkheda police station and is being questio

SC closes case against Ghooskhor Pandat after filmmakers drop controversial title

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea challenging the upcoming film earlier titled Ghooskhor Pandat after filmmaker Neeraj

Anubhav Sinha on why he made Assi: Was shocked to read accounts of survivors

A woman would have already been exploited somewhere in the country by the time we finish this conversation, says filmmaker Anubhav Sinha whose ne

Hyderabad: Girl forced to drink alcohol at knifepoint, sexually assaulted

Hyderabad: The Narsingi Police on Wednesday, February 18, arrested two people, including a minor boy, for allegedly forcing a 16-year-old girl to

Generate jobs, pay salaries instead: SC slams govts on freebies culture

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India (SC) on Thursday, February 18, slammed the freebies culture, saying it was high time to revisit such polici

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life imprisonment: Who is he and why was he jailed?

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for masterminding an insurrection by attempting to impose mar

Odishas public debt likely to increase to 15.7% of GSDP from current 13.6% over next five years

Odisha Economic Survey tabled in State Assembly projects States annual growth rate at 7.9% in 2025-26 against expected all-India growth rate of 7

Supreme Court stays Madras HC orders which 'paralysed' Tamil Nadu Waqf Board

Opinion: Opinion: Tim Cook Seems Determined To Keep Bruising Apple

For 13 years running, the iPhone maker has been the world's most valuable brand as measured by the consulting firm Interbrand.

India, Israel Sign Another MoU Deepening Defence Ties Ahead of PM Visit

The International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) have facilitated meetings between leading In

How A 2020 Tremor Through Central Asia Unmasked China's Nuclear Secrets

A small tremor rippled through a remote corner of Central Asia in June 2020. It registered at 2.75 on the seismic scale. The signal was picked up

Sam Altman, At Delhi Summit, Shares One Thing He Agrees With Others On AI

If there is one consensus from the massively successful India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in Delhi, it would be the call for regulation of artific

Suspected gas leakage in Karachi kills 16, including children

In the early hours of Thursday, a suspected gas explosion in a residential building in Karachi claimed atleast 16 individuals, including several

Supriya Sule's Security Request For Nephew After Ajit Pawar's Death In Plane Crash

Supriya Sule on Thursday demanded that the Maharashtra government provide security to her party MLA Rohit Pawar, noting that he has been raising

In 2026, AGI is on the horizon: Google Deepmind CEO Hassabis on AIs next leap at AI Impact Summit

British Couple, Arrested For Espionage During World Tour, Jailed For 10 Years

A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, p

16 Killed In Building Collapse After Gas Cylinder Blast In Pak's Karachi

A gas explosion ripped through an apartment building in Pakistan's largest port city of Karachi on Thursday, killing at least 16 people, includin

AUS vs IND Womens 2nd T20I: India opts to bowl against Australia

India lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the series opener at Sydney by 21 runs via DLS Method

Ahead of Modi's visit, India and Israel sign another MoU deepening defence ties

India-Israel defence ties: The International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) have facilitated

National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear on Mar 9 ED plea against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others

The Delhi High Court will hear the Enforcement Directorate's challenge to a trial court's decision. The trial court refused to accept the ED's ch

Kim Jong Un Behind The Wheels Of Rocket Launcher In North Korea Nuclear Flex

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly took a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher for a stroll on the roads of the capital, Pyongyang.

Maharashtra Woman Appears For Class 12 Exam With Her 10-Day-Old Baby

A woman carried her 10-day-old baby while appearing for her Class 12 Maharashtra board examination in Nanded city, prompting authorities to set u

58 bird species documented during Campus Bird Count 2026 at Yenepoya university in Mangaluru

The Campus Bird Count 2026 was part of the universitys ongoing commitment to biodiversity awareness, environmental stewardship and citizen scienc

Stop playing big shots across the line initially: Gavaskar tells Abhishek

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar suggests Abhishek Sharma needs to ease pressure and play smarter at the crease. He also lauded Shivam Dube's powerful hi

Hyderabad bus crashes in Gadwal, four critically injured

Hyderabad: An Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus lost control and crashed into aroadside ditch on an early Thursday mor

'Setting' as poll currency: Bengal's pet conspiracy word back to centre stage ahead of elections

Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections, political parties are using allegations of secret deals, termed 'setting', to shape voter perception. Ri

Vizag Gets Googles Largest AI Hub with $15 Billion Investment: Lokesh

In a post on X, he said Brimming with pride today as Vizag gets mentioned as Googles largest AI hub with a $15 billion investment. Thank you Goog

Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Goa proposed with 13-hour journey time

Two VB rakes will have to be deployed, 13-hour journey possible if the service skips Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction stations

T20 World Cup Super 8 schedule 2026: Check India's match dates. Will Ind play against Pak?

T20 World Cup Super 8 India Matches: The Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is now set. Eight teams have qualified and are divided

VijayRashmika wedding countdown begins: Heres full event timeline

Hyderabad: With just a week to go, wedding buzz around Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna is growing louder by the day. While the couple has

At least 16 killed in explosion due to suspected gas leakage in Pakistans Karachi

The explosion caused a part of the building structure to collapse

T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies Beat Italy By 42 Runs To Enter Super 8s As Group Toppers

West Indies posted 165 for six in their final Group C fixture and then bundled out Italy for 123 in 18 overs

Release of Kerala Story 2 Should Be Seen With Utmost Gravity: Kerala CM

The film will hit theatres on February 27, 2026.

AIMIM signals Rajya Sabha bid from Bihar as poll equations heat up

Patna: Following the announcement of Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across the country, political mobilisation has intensified in Bihar, with

Freebies Culture Hampers Indias Economic Development: Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said, freebies culture is hampering the countrys economic development. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped international player in womens cricket history

In an incredible feat, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has etched her name in the annals of women's cricket history. Achieving this landmark on T

National Herald Case: Delhi HC To Hear On Mar 9 ED Plea Against Gandhi

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), objected to the request made by the counsel for the respondent le

Give Perks To Women Marrying Farmers: Karnataka MLA Writes To Siddaramaiah

Farmer groups in Karnataka in the past have alleged that many young men engaged in agriculture are struggling to find brides.

Check-In Disruptions At Delhi, Other Airports Due To Software Glitch

Airlines, including IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air experienced temporary check-in disruptions at multiple airports, including

India Among Microsoft's Largest AI Investment Destinations: Brad Smith

Smith emphasised the need to bring infrastructure to the Global South, and that includes data centres in computing, more connectivity and electri

Clean Max, Gaudium IVF Announce IPO Price Bands, Bid Dates

Clean Max Enviro is Indias largest commercial and industrial renewable energy provider with 2.54 GW of operational, owned, and managed capacity a

United States is being too complacent about Iran and oil prices

US officials may be overconfident about oil prices in a potential US-Iran conflict. Despite last years limited impact on oil after Trump bombed I

5 beautiful animals of Uttarakhand's Corbett National Park

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett National Park is Indias oldest national park and one of the countrys most c

Sarvam AI, Emergent Labs, Neysa And C2i: Emerging Stars Of Indian AI Ecosystem

Indian AI startups like Sarvam AI, Emergent Labs, Neysa, and C2i are attracting major investments and advancing AI infrastructure in the country.

Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes Most Capped International Player in Women's Cricket

The Indian veteran cricketer achieved the milestone on Thursday as she walked out to captain the Women in Blue for their second T20I of the three

J&K Accredited Journalists Association Hailed The Pension Demand For Retired Journalists Raised By NC, MLA, Tanvir Sadiq

Jammu, Feb 19: Ashwani Kumar, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Accredited Journalists Association, has hailed the demand for a pension scheme f

Senior Kerala Congress MLA K Babu steps down from electoral politics

Tripunithura MLA K Babu announced his decision to step down from electoral politics. He will not contest the upcoming Assembly elections for pers

Wont leave India without prior permission, will cooperate in probe: Anil Ambani tells SC

New Delhi: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani has filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court that he will not leave the country without its prior

Kharge Reviews Roadmap After Telangana Local Body Poll Victory

AICC chief says Congress committed to social welfare, economic empowerment and inclusive growth in Telangana

J&K Finance Dept Orders Strict Reconciliation Of NPS Deductions

JAMMU, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has directed all departments to immediately verify and reconcile National Pension System

'Engineer Tarique Rahman': Class 12 pass Bangladesh PM seen dressed in construction helmets and safety vests. The reason will shock you

Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is being mocked by the Opposition 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami as an 'engineer'. The o

Principals Must Ensure Teachers Complete On-Screen Marking Practice: CBSE

CBSE On-Screen Marking 2026: Principals are instructed to ensure that all teachers of Classes 11 and 12 log in to the OSM portal and complete the

Galgotias University row: After Chinese robot dog, varsity under lens over Korean drone

Galgotias University faces new allegations regarding a drone soccer system, claimed as an in-house innovation but reportedly resembling commercia

Claim, blame, warning, exit: How Galgotias University's Chinese robodog row unfolded at AI Summit

Evolution & diffusion of technology: Anthropic CEO Amodei, Nandan Nilekani in Conversation | Impact AI Summit

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says World 'Urgently' Needs AI Regulation

An organisation could be set up to coordinate these efforts, similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Altman said

Rajamouli Is One of the Best in India, Says Priyanka Chopra

The film brings an epic period thriller to life, set in the historically and culturally rich Cayman Islands,

On CCTV, Stray Dogs Attack Karnataka Girl, 6. She Suffers Severe Eye Injury

A six-year-old girl was brutally injured after being attacked by a pack of dogs in Karnataka's Vijayapura district on Wednesday morning. The girl

Vivo V70 Elite and V70 launched: Price, features and sale

Both, Vivo V70 Elite and V70 hold a 6,500 mAh battery along with a 90W charger included in the box. The phones are IP68 and IP69 rated for water

2026 Winter Olympics womens single free skating schedule and results: Who is leading and top medal contenders

Olympic figure skating medals for women's singles will be decided today in Milan. The free skating segment follows the short program. Ami Nakai o

Hyderabad police warn public about online frauds using SEO

Hyderabad: The V C Sajjanar, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, warned people against falling prey to frauds generated through paid advertisements

Congress top leadership holds review with Telangana CM and Ministers in New Delhi

Adani Group Announces Scholarships For Young Talent At India's Top Business Schools

The Adani Group has announced 24 fully-funded scholarships for students at India's leading business schools under the 2025-27 cohort of the Adani

Punjab Woman, 99, Robbed, Killed, Body Found Inside Iron Trunk

A 99-year-old woman was murdered by a robber who stuffed her body inside an iron trunk in her house in a village here, police said on Thursday.

Congress a divided house in Kerala, has no leader to match stature of Pinarayi Vijayan: K.V. Thomas

K.V. Thomas, Keralas Special Representative with Cabinet rank in New Delhi, discusses the States political landscape, financial challenges, and p

Naidu to Participate in India AI Impact Summit Tomorrow

The Chief Minister will arrive in Delhi from Jaipur tomorrow morning and proceed to the summit venue at Bharat Mandapam. At 9:30 AM, he will take

Tata may keep its captain amid choppy waters & bold bets

Tata Sons is reportedly poised to grant Chairman N. Chandrasekaran a third term, signaling a strategic push for continuity amidst significant gro

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Live Score Updates, T20 2026: When will the toss take place?