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T20 World Cup: South Africa beat UAE by six wickets; Super 8 spot already secured

New Delhi: South Africa, riding on Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis fiery knocks, beat UAE by six wickets in a low-scoring Group D match here on

Ramzan crescent moon not sighted in New Zealand, India awaits dusk

Hyderabad: While India awaits dusk, the Hilal Committee of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that the R

From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India

Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026: Winners of short story contest announced

The HinduLit for Life 2026 has awarded three winners for writing the best short stories, in a contest that received 1,114 entries from across the

How to explore Theyyam season in north Kerala

As the Theyyam season reaches its peak, curated experiences run by locals in Kannur and Kasaragod offer travellers a deeper engagement with Keral

J&K: Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity Ceiling For Govt Employees Raised To 25 Lakh

Jammu, Feb 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the maximum Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit for employees under the 7th P

Sanitation activities in and around Hyderabad reviewed a day after Telangana CMs directions

India vs Pakistan: Fans show fatigue as rivalry loses spark

The India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo generated noise across social media, but inside the stands the energy told a different story s

The Divide at Gate No. 4

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Watch: Sara Duterte says she is running for President of Philippines

How to pivot without losing early adopters of your startup

Learn how startups can pivot without losing early adopters. Discover strategies to protect trust, reduce churn and manage change effectively.

Keralas KEAM 2026 engineering exam to follow Tamil Nadu-model normalisation formula with 50:50 weightage

Reform being reintroduced after former model faced strong opposition last year as it was implemented after entrance examinations had been conduct

Secunderabad Cantonment MLA boycotts board meeting, demands SCB civil areas merger with GHMC

Indian army advances AI-enabled engineering support to 'smartise kill chain'

The Indian Army held a seminar on Artificial Intelligence to boost its operational capabilities. Experts discussed using AI to improve equipment

Supreme Court forms committee to guide judges about sensitivity, compassion in judicial work

The judgment was triggered over a 2025 order by Allahabad High Court Judge who used explicit language to narrate a sexual assault on a minor girl

Gaurav Gogoi humiliated me over alliance talks: Former Congress leader Bhupen Borah over resignation

Bhupen Kumar Borah has resigned from the Congress party after 32 years. He cited humiliation and a lack of response from leaders like Gaurav Gogo

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PM Modi meets Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic, discusses AI, clean energy, India-EU FTA

On the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovi

Hardik Pandyas 'M' and 'leopard' tattoos for girlfriend Mahieka: Artist reveals jaw-dropping cost per session, has inked Virat Kohli too

Hardik Pandya's tattoo artist, who inked two leopards and M tattoos on his neck, revealed that he charges Rs 5 lakh per session. Sunny Bhanushali

Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show

Epstein Files: A top executive from Dubai's DP World has resigned. His name appeared in documents linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein. These file

11 Bangladeshi women held in Pune for illegal stay

Pune: The Pune police on Wednesday, February 18, detained 11 Bangladeshi women staying illegally in the city, officials said. These women were fo

UK inflation hits its lowest in nearly a year at 3.0%

Britains annual inflation rate eased in January to its lowest since March last year. However, underlying price pressures stayed strong, a key con

Yash's Toxic: Premise of This 'Savage Action Thriller' Is No Longer a Secret

On March 19 this year, Toxic will clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 at the box office.

Maharashtra scraps Muslim quota, opposition protests

In a controversial move, the Maharashtra government has annulled the 5% reservation for Muslims in education and public sector jobs. This decisio

Video of Rs 8.5 crore note shower at Punjabi wedding goes viral, family says it was just Rs 4.5 lakh including dollars

A viral video from a Punjab wedding showing currency notes showered on a bride fueled claims of an Rs 8.5 crore cash party. However, the groom's

Despite massive AI push, over 90% firms see no impact on jobs or output: Survey

A recent NBER study reveals that despite widespread adoption, AI has had a limited immediate impact on employment and productivity for most firms

How Giridhar Udupa reaches out to the physically and mentally challenged through music

The ghatam artistes annual festival raises funds to help organise concerts in hospitals, hospices and care centres across Karnataka.

French President Emmanuel Macron leaves for New Delhi, concludes Mumbai visit

French President Emmanuel Macron has left Mumbai for New Delhi. He concluded his engagements in Mumbai, including talks with Prime Minister Naren

Nothing phone 4a and 4a pro announced: Check 4a series' launch date in India, price, camera and other specs

The highly anticipated Nothing Phone 4a is officially confirmed to arrive in India on March 5, 2026, during a global event livestreamed from Lond

SYPS Sell Your Positive Stuff

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2 men wearing burqa booked for posing as woman at Jagtial bus station

Hyderabad: Two youths were booked on Sunday, February 15, after one reportedly posed as a woman wearing a burqa and scarf at the Korutla bus stat

Gold chain snatched by duo near CM residence in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Making a mockery of womens safety in the city, bike-borne miscreants snatched a gold chain from a woman near the Chief Minister of Tel

Hyderabad BITS Pilani Student Develops 3-Layered Vehicle Safety System

Named Trinetra, the prototype developed by Nimeghala Krishna Muppavaram integrates smart sensors, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity into

Dwarka road accident: Lawyer says accused minor too stressed for Class 10 board exams

On February 10, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) granted the teenager interim bail; he was sent to an Observation Home on February 3 following th

By Rejecting Plea Against Assam CM, CJI Surya Kant Overlooks SC's Own Precedent

Those approaching SC against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma's communal rhetoric were shown the door by CJI.

A Man, a Fall, and a Miracle

Story: Mahesh Krishnan

Maharashtra government cancels 5 pc Muslim quota in jobs, education

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Maharashtra government has cancelled the five per cent reservation for members of the Muslim community in

BJPs Tamilisai Soundarajan slams TN interim Budget; says confident of NDA victory

Tamilisai Soundarajan of the BJP has criticized Tamil Nadu's interim budget. She believes the people are disappointed with the state government's

Fire Horse Chinese Zodiac: Which signs will finally reap the rewards of their hard work this year?

Year of the Fire Horse: Across all signs, the fire horse Chinese zodiac year is associated with speed, bold action, and visible transformation. A

AISF conference calls for fight to protect public education

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda tables 4.38 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27

Jagdish Devda tabled the Budget amid interruptions from the Opposition, which raised concerns over the mounting debt burden on the people of the

Rohit Pawar seeks Civil Aviation Minister's removal till Ajit Pawar plane-crash probe ends

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has called for the Civil Aviation Minister's resignation. He demands a thorough investigation into the plane crash that

IndiaAI Expo to remain closed on Feb 19, to get extra day on Feb 21

Meanwhile, the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 has entered the Guiness World Records for the highest number of pledges taken by students for the respo

Qualcomm commits up to $150 million for Strategic AI Venture Fund in India

Qualcomm announced it will invest up to $150 million through Qualcomm Ventures to support Indian AI startups at all stages, focusing on automotiv

Gold, silver prices rise over macro-economic factors

Gold has support at Rs 1,49,800 and Rs 1,47,700 while resistance at Rs 1,53,150 and Rs 1,55,500. MCX silver has support at Rs 2,24,400 and Rs 2,1

Salim Khans health update: Suffered brain haemorrhage, still on ventilator

Mumbai: In a major relief for the Khan family and millions of fans, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is now stable and expected to be taken off ve

ED Attaches Asset Linked to Malayalam Actor Jayasurya

This purported investment scheme is stated to be operated by a man named Swathi Rahim.

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

Indian Navy Vigilant in Safeguarding Country's Maritime Interests: Murmu

The President said the Indian Navy is deployed in the region to serve as a credible instrument of deterrence and defence against threats and chal

India to add $2T tech market cap in next decade: Accel partner

Highlighting the role of AI, Accel Partner Prayank Swaroop said what we are seeing in AI today is very fast. But it's going to get even faster in

Chiranjeevi Calls His Wife His Support System, Anchor of Family

Chiranjeevi once again reminded his fans that behind every towering legacy lies a quiet pillar of strength- and in his life, that pillar is Surek

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

AI Impact Summit Enters Guinness Records for Highest AI Use Pledges

Guinness World Records Adjudicator Pravin Patel announced that a total of 2,50,946 pledges were received during the summit.

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

Supreme Court asks Uttarakhand HC to decide plea of aviation firm against taking over of helipad by state

The Supreme Court has stepped in, urging the Uttarakhand High Court to promptly adjudicate two petitions from Deccan Charters Pvt Ltd, which are

Rohit Pawar Seeks Ram Mohan Naidu's Removal from Post Till Crash Probe Ends

The legislator, who is the nephew of the late NCP leader Ajit Pawar, also claimed that the VSR company, whose Learjet plane carrying his uncle cr

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

One Piece anime returns in April with long-awaited Elbaph Arc

The One Piece anime is set to make a major comeback this spring as the Elbaph Arc officially begins streaming on Crunchyroll in April, taking the

Man Posing as Customs Official Dupes Businessman at RGIA

The police advised the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to such fraudulent offers. Any suspicious persons should be immediately report

'Himanta is Assam's Jinnah': Congress plays down Bhupen Borah's exit; alleges confidential leaks

AI is not yet ready for decisions where there is no right answer: DeepMind CEO

Demis Hassabis said coding, math and games are more tractable for AI because outputs are verifiable. In contrast, policy and public decision-maki

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

How to remove worms and pesticides from strawberries at home: Simple kitchen hacks you should never skip

Strawberries are nutritious but may carry dirt, small insects and pesticide residues. Simple home cleaning methods can help ensure they are safe

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

Ashwini vaishnaw apologises for Day 1 inconvenience at AI summit, says fixes are already in motion

Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday apologised to attendees who faced inconvenience on the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit

Hindu Families Should Have at Least Three Children: Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat expressed concern over what he described as a declining Hindu population and said inducement- or coercion-based religious conversions sho

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

Amrita Hosts International SPARC Symposium

Welcoming the international delegates, Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh, Pro Vice Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, emphasized:

Galgotias University robot dog price in India: What is Chinese robodog Unitree Go2 that can jump, stretch and dance? Know the cost, features, specifications and more

Galgotias University India robot dog price: The robot displayed by the Galgotias University at the AI Summit in Delhi has been identified as Unit

Maid trouble no more: Urban India switches to a new mode of house help hiring

Domestic help apps: What began as a convenience-led trial is now gaining scale across parts of Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi NCR, fuelled by repeat

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

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How NAAV AI is using OpenAI tools to shrink translation timelines for Indian publishing

India reads in many languages, but publishing rarely speaks in all of them at once. With NAAV AI leveraging OpenAIs long-context models, simultan

Welcomed me with open arms: Kiara Advani remembers late father-in-law in emotional post

Sidharth Malhotra's father, Sunil Malhotra, passed away. Kiara Advani pens an emotional note remembering him.

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

Who is Kenisha Paliwal? UK-raised corporate leader now the bahu of billionaire Haldiram family

Kenisha Paliwal: Nagpur hosted a grand wedding this weekend. Kenisha Paliwal married Vevek Agrawal, son of Haldiram Group's MD. The event garnere

Supreme Court grants bail to accused in 2024 Pune Porsche accident case

The Supreme Court granted bail to Ashpak Basha Makandar in the Pune Porsche accident case. Makandar was accused of facilitating the tampering of

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 will be costlier; breaks 3-year no-hike streak

Samsung Electronics is likely to raise prices for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, marking its first increase in three years, amid rising global m

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

Salim Khan suffered haemorrhage; stable after surgery; Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Javed Akhtar visit Lilavati Hospital

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan, underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital after being rushed there by the famil

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

AI is harvesting potatoes and checking exam papers in India

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing India, from automated farming to efficient exam grading. Farmers like Bir Virk are boosting productivi

India AI Impact Summit: PM Modi meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai

The ramen profitability milestone: Why does it matter?

What is ramen profitability? Why founders prioritise survival, leverage and revenue over funding headlines in volatile startup markets.

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