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WebQoof Recap: Misinformation Around Macrons India Visit & AI Visuals

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that went viral this week!

Mumbai Climate Week 2026: Bela Gram emerges as Maharashtras first net-zero village through panchayat leadership

Climate action begins at home, when the Panchayat guides, people participate, and change starts, say Sarpanch of Bela Gram

Arundhathi Subramaniams book of poetry launched by Prakriti Foundation in Chennai

The Gallery Of Upside Down Women, a poetry book by Arundhathi Subramaniam chronicles complex women through history

IMD Plans Hyper-Local Weather Forecasting System For Himalayan States: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said the India Meteorological Department is planning to introduce a hyper-local weather

57-year-old Sikh man kidnapped in U.S.

The victim appears to have entered the car against his will, police said

Rs 1,684 Cr Paid For Ring Road Land In J&K, Govt Informs House

JAMMU, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over Rs 1,684 crore in compensation has been released so far for l

Environmentalists oppose construction of stadium on KSIC filature factory premises in T. Narasipura in Karnataka

Parisarakkagi Naavu, an environment protection organization, pointed out that the land in T. Narsipura earmarked for construction of a stadium co

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi records statement in Sultanpur court over remarks on Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 criminal defamation case concerning remarks allegedly made about Amit Shah during

Chhatrasal Stadium murder case: Delhi HC seeks police's stand on wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail plea

The court issued notice to Delhi Police and the kin of the deceased, and asked them to file a status report and a reply, respectively.

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: UP court fixes March 9 as next date of hearing

Sultanpur (UP), Feb 20 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday appeared before an MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradeshs Sulta

Israel bans Ramzan decorations in occupied Jerusalem amid tighter security

Jerusalem: Israeli authorities have banned Ramzan decorations across parts of occupied East Jerusalem and tightened security measures as the holy

Bengalurus Indian Cartoon Gallery and its role in documenting this art form

As the Indian Cartoon Gallery enters into its 20th year, we take a look at how it began and its workings

India, US officials to begin 3-day meet on Feb 23 to finalise legal text for interim trade pact

Indian team will be headed by chief negotiator Darpan Jain, who is a joint secretary in the Commerce Ministry

This Assam venture is creating livelihoods through sustainable home dcor

Rooted in Assams artisanal traditions, Kraftinn is bringing sustainable, handcrafted design into modern spaces. Its mission goes beyond dcor to b

Faisal Shaikh or Shiv Thakare? Know who is the winner of The 50

Mumbai: The most awaited update about Colors TVs reality show The 50 is finally here. The grand finale episode was successfully shot on Thursday,

Unnao cusodial death case: Delhi HC asks Jaideep Sengar to surrender

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday asked Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender before jail autho

J.SivashanmugamPillai: a tall leader of Tamil Nadu belonging to what was once known Depressed Classes

J.SivashanmugamPillaiwas the first Scheduled Caste member to become the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker in 1946.He was known for impartiality, with f

House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser: All-out Targaryen war as Rhaenyra and Alicent collide

HBO Maxs first teaser for House of the Dragon Season 3 signals the bloodiest chapter yet, with dragonfire, political betrayal and the long-awaite

Revenue before hype: Prateek Maheshwaris advice to Indias 01 founders

In a candid on-stage conversation with Shradha Sharma, founder and CEO of YourStory, Prateek Maheshwari - co-founder of Physics Wallah

India, US to hold 3-day talks from Feb 23 to finalise interim trade pact text

New Delhi: A three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the

ReassessingPeriyarE.V.Ramasamystake on Tamil, which he called a barbarian language

TheDravidarKazhagamfounder believed that Tamil lacked sufficient literature that would pave the way for human development and cultivation of scie

New terminal of Guwahati airport to begin operations from Feb. 22, says Assam CM

Domestic and international flights are likely to operate from the new terminal by March, while the old terminal will be converted into a cargo hu

Watch: Trump claims he prevented India-Pakistan conflict by threatening 200% tariffs

Donald Trump has yet again claimed he stopped the IndiaPakistan military skirmish by threatening 200% tariffs on both countries. Addressing the B

Meenakshi Choudhary Set for B-town Debut?

The film is expected to hit screens by the end of 2026, with shooting scheduled to commence in February 2026.

Ukraine's 2026 defence exports could hit 'several billion dollars', official says

Ukraine is poised to generate billions through military exports this year, marking a significant milestone as its first wartime sales since the i

Shakira India Tour 2026: 'Hips don't lie' singer to perform in Delhi and Mumbai, check tickets and dates

Shakira India Concert Tickets: Latin pop superstar Shakira is set to electrify Mumbai and Delhi in April 2026 with a two-city concert tour. This

Chhatrasal Stadium murder case: Delhi HC seeks polices stand on wrestler Sushil Kumars bail plea

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the stand of Delhi Police on a bail plea by Olympian Sushil Kumar in the murder case of

Dont Politicise Religious Matters: CM Omar Clarifies DC Kishtwars Order On Charity

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that the recent order issued by the Deputy Commission

Supreme Court rejects plea for ban on naming mosques after Babur

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta rejected a plea by Devki Nandan Pandey, who sought a blanket judicial restraint on naming mosqu

Stakeholders Cite IT Expansion In Response To Kharges Comments

The statement issued by CII-Mangaluru underscores the continued investment in technology parks, data centres and industrial parks would benefit t

Beyond gross: Influencer washes underwear in hotel coffee maker, internet revolts

A travel influencer's viral video demonstrating washing underwear in hotel coffee makers has ignited widespread outrage. Critics condemned the pr

Kerala SIR: State has a little over 2.69 crore voters in final list

Keralas final electoral roll to be formally published on February 21

Frances Soufflet Malt bets on Indias growing beer market with new facility

PARIS, Feb 20 (Reuters) Frances Soufflet Malt, the worlds largest malt producer, will invest 100 million euros ($118.2 million) in a new product

Indo-German alliance formed to advance Bioprocess Scale-Up in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a major boost to Indias Bio E 3 (biotechnology, environment, economy and employment), Germany-based GLATT and Hyderabads PreferCo o

Tamil Nadu elections: DMK begins distribution of applications for poll aspirants

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: A party release on February 18 said, a fee of Rs 25,000 will be charged for general category candidates and Rs 15,000

Fire breaks out at Aditya Enclave in Hyderabads Ameerpet, no casualties reported

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Court fixes next date of hearing

Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday. He recorded his statement in a 2018 defamation case. The case relates to remarks made again

Eric Dane, Greys Anatomy star, passes away at 53

Hyderabad: Eric Dane, best known for playing Dr Mark Sloan, or McSteamy, on Greys Anatomy, has passed away at the age of 53. His family confirmed

Kishtwar DCs Order On Collection Of Donations During Ramzan Taken After Consultations With Clerics: Omar

Jammu, Feb 20: Amid a row over an order regulating the collection of donations during Ramzan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on F

Radha Yadav's all-round brilliance takes India A to Women's Rising Stars Asia Cup final

In the final, India will face the winner of the other semifinal between Bangladesh and Pakistan which will be played later in the day

Tension grips Belagavi village after Sangolli Rayanna statue desecrated

Black ink was found smeared on the statue, following which the village youth raised slogans in protest.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on immigration, social services, and provincial powers amid budget and oil price strain

Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19, 2026. Voters will decide on immigration, healthcare, and education access. Premier Danielle Smith s

Japan PM Takaichi warns of China coercion, vows security overhaul

In first post-election speech, Sanae Takaichi plans to review Japan's defence strategy and military export rules; promises to speed up nuclear re

J&K Govt Accelerates Plan For New Bhawans In Delhi, Mumbai; Prithviraj Road Project Faces Heritage Hurdles

JAMMU, Feb 20: In a major push to expand its footprint in key metropolitan cities, the Jammu and Kashmir government is pursuing the construction

96% Of District Capex Works Under Execution, Rs 500 Cr Already Utilized: Govt

JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a staggering 96 percent of developmental works e

House of the Dragon Season 3 release date, cast, trailer, plot update: When will new season return? Dance of the Dragon, missing characters and possible returns explained

House of the Dragon Season 3 release date, cast, trailer, plot update confirms the HBO series will return in June 2026. The teaser shows war betw

Think About Geographical Restriction: Delhi HC To NIA On JK MP Rashids Bail Plea

New Delhi, Feb 20: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the NIA whether Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashids movement could

Meta cuts stock awards by 5% for most employees: Report

Meta reduced its annual distribution of stock options by about 5% for most of its staff, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg ploughs billions of dollars into

'Stay Tuned': US Envoy Sergio Gor hints at PM Modi-Trump meeting

Stay tuned, I'm sure it'll happen at the right moment,on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit when asked about the possibility of a meeting be

Vivo V70 vs Vivo V70 Elite: Which is the 'best buy' for you? Camera, price, specs and more compared

Vivo V70 V70 Elite: Vivo has officially expanded its premium smartphone lineup in India with the dual launch of the Vivo V70 and the all-new Vivo

J&K Lok Bhavan Celebrated Statehood Day Of Arunachal Pradesh And Mizoram

Jammu, Feb 20: The Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan celebrated the Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ex

Sameer Kanodia Wins The Prestigious CEO of the Year Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Two-month exhibition to show how foreign artists saw India between 1857 and 1947

A two-month long exhibition at the Alipore Museum in Kolkata will bring back to life that India by showcasing works of close to 40 foreign artist

India joins US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica

India signed a pact joining the coalition at a ceremony at the AI Impact Summit here. The signing ceremony was attended by Union Minister Ashwini

Fire Breaks Out in Maitrivanam Complex in Ameerpet, Students Trapped

The fire service department officials said the electrical short-circuit would be one of the cases for the incident

Lunar New Year Prayers, Robots And Festivities Usher In China

China celebrating the Lunar new year, also the zodiac year of the Horse

India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI models

Fledgling Indian AI companies showcased homegrown technologies this week at a major summit in New Delhi

Assam CM greets people of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on statehood day

Assam shares a deep and enduring bond with both the States, HImanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X

Yash Returns with a Gritty Punch: 'Toxic' Teaser Unveiled

The film is set for a major box office clash with Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar 2.

Mahesh Babu on Expansion Bid, to Throw Open His Bengaluru Theatre

The Bengaluru expansion continues that legacy at a location that holds deep nostalgic value for generations of movie lovers.

Amazon can be sued over deaths linked to chemical sales, Washington Supreme Court rules

U.S. Justice G. Helen Whitener wrote that Amazon owed customers a duty of reasonable care, and must avoid exposing them to harm from the foreseea

Dragging Gaurav's family, children into 'Pak link' allegation by Assam CM wrong politics: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She stated that attacking Gaurav Gogoi and his family is wrong pol

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to restrain naming of religious structures in Babur's name

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition seeking to prevent the construction or naming of any mosque or religious structure after Babur

Priyanka Gandhi criticises Assam CM for dragging Gaurav Gogois family, children into Pakistan link allegation

After paying homage to Zubeen Garg at his cremation ground 'Zubeen Khetra' at Sonapur, the Congress leader said the singer was above politics and

Ever Heard Of Jock Itch Or Tinea? Why That Rash Might Be More Than Just Irritation

Persistent itchy rashes may be fungal infections like tinea, not irritation, seek proper treatment.

US State Sues Apple Over Alleged Use Of ICloud For Storing Child Sex Abuse Material

The US state of West Virginia on Thursday said it is suing Apple over child sex abuse material people tuck away in its iCloud online storage serv

UK Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest Puts Spotlight On Lord Mountbatten Abuse Claims

The arrest of former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor now also put the spotlight on Andrew's great-uncle, and India's last Viceroy, Lord

'Na de dil pardesi nu': Emmanuel Macron says thank you India in Dhurandhar style, netizens say with one video he has trolled Pakistan

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to India concluded with a viral farewell video featuring a popular Bollywood soundtrack. Th

Pandemonium Prevails in AP Council over Laddu Issue

The YSRCP repeatedly requested the Chairman to allow a detailed discussion on the issue. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav took a serious note of

Third-Party Claim Documents: What You Need for Faster Settlement

A third party car insurance claim is document-driven because it involves proving liability towards another person. Insurers typically verify the

The Silent Pillar of Prosperity: Rethinking Term Insurance in Modern Finance

We tend to gauge financial success by what is visible, increased earnings, assets that increase in value and the investments that have been well

Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

Mahatma Gandhi, born in 1869, was a pivotal leader in India's independence movement. He developed Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistan

Years on: Political Interference Hinders Progress of Bridge Construction in Nala Panchayat, Residents Demand Accountability

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, February 19 The residents of Nala Panchayat in Sunderbani Tehsil of Rajouri District have accused the political leadership o

Guru Spandana adalat to resolve grievances of government teachers at block level in Mangaluru

Grievances from Mangaluru North, Mangaluru South blocks will be heard on February 21

Hrithik Roshan says Shahid Kapoor is best in quirky genre

Mumbai: Hrithik Roshan has heaped praise on Shahid Kapoor, calling him the best when it comes to pulling off quirky roles. The Bollywood star wen

IOC to contribute 60 crore for Gorakhpur international cricket stadium

An MoU to this effect was signed between the Uttar Pradesh government and the company.

Dragging Gauravs family, children into Pak link allegation by Assam CM wrong politics: Priyanka

Guwahati, Feb 20 : Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for attacking Gaurav Gogoi

Modis AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contact

Indias prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi

Almost Half Of Antibiotic Prescribing For Surgery Is Inappropriate, New Report Shows

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a rec

Bangladesh MBBS Admission Scam: Four Charge-Sheeted by EOW Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 20: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has charge-sheeted four persons in a major overseas MBBS admission

Union Minister Giriraj Singh backs The Kerala Story 2 amid legal challenge

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has backed 'The Kerala Story 2'. He stated filmmakers have the right to show truth. The film's trailer depicts Hindu

Surgical instrument found in Kerala womans abdomen 5 years after surgery

Health Minister orders inquiry. The woman, seeking treatment for abdominal pain, was found to have an artery forceps in her after an X-ray

The closet as inheritance | Objects are mnemonic devices at a time of AI and friction-maxxing

In an age of AI-generated stories and friction-maxxing, objects take on renewed meaning. Creatives from Samyukta Nair to Gourab Ganguli share the

T20 World Cup: New Zealand batters aim to tame Pakistan spinners in Super 8s clash

New Zealands middle-order faces a stern test against Pakistans spinners in the T20 World Cup Super Eight opener. Kiwi batters must support their

Defamation case: Rahul to appear before Sultanpur court

The case dates back to 2018 when local BJP leader Vijay Mishra had filed a defamation complaint against Mr. Gandhi

Himachal toll tax hiked: Check new rates you will have to pay to enter hills from April 1

Himachal toll tax hike new rate: Himachal Pradesh is increasing entry fees for vehicles from April 1. This move aims to boost state revenue amid

Berlinale 2026 | Director Shahrbanoo Sadat on her rom-com No Good Men, set in Kabul

Sadat says she made the film, which opened Berlinale 2026, to counter the bleak narratives about her country, Afghanistan

Wife Kills Husband in Guntur for Asking to Reduce TV Volume

A heated argument took place between the couple over the issue and in a fit of rage, Ahmed manhandled her. Even as the argument between them cont

'200% Tariffs, 11 Jets Down': Trump Inflates His Claim On India-Pak Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he mediated between India and Pakistan during the 2025 military standoff, claiming he had thr

Watch: Burj Khalifa Lights Up In Tricolour For India AI Impact Summit 2026

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi is marked by the Burj Khalifa light show, highlighting the UAE's support and growing India-UAE partn