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CBI Opposes Jaideep Sengar's Plea For Extension Of Interim Bail

Jaideep Sengar who is jailed after the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor's father provided the prescription in support of his plea

Only 30 Pc AI Professionals Women: UN Women Calls for Inclusive Design

Arab noted that a persistent design gap remains globally, warning that fewer women building AI systems means fewer products that reflect women's

Modi, Macron to meet in Mumbai; 30Bn Rafale deal, AI ties on table

Infosys Partners With Anthropic For AI Solutions

A key focus will be agentic AI - systems capable of independently handling multi-step tasks such as claims processing, compliance reviews and cod

Assam tables Rs 62,294.78 cr interim budget for FY'27

Assam's Finance Minister Ajanta Neog unveiled an interim budget exceeding Rs 62,000 crore for the coming financial year ahead of the assembly ele

FIR Registered After Kannada TV Actress Alleges Secret Filming in Washroom, Blackmail

In her complaint, the actress, also a reality show contestant, said that she had attended a three-day event organised at Koramangala Indoor Stadi

'$200 billion and counting...': Ashwini Vaishnaw announces major investments at AI impact summit

'Accident or murder?': Ajit Pawar's son Rohit Pawar questions 20-day delay plane crash probe

Sewa-II Power Plant Generated Rs 3.6k Cr Revenue Since 2010: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated

Supreme Court says political leaders must foster fraternity, declines plea for speech guidelines

The Supreme Court has called upon petitioners to craft a new request for regulations on political address. Emphasizing the importance of cohesion

Model Code of Conduct lifted after Telangana Municipal election process

Hyderabad: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) which was enforced for the second ordinary elections to urban local bodies in Telangana has been lifte

Cash craze: Currency in circulation touches record Rs 40 lakh crore

The amount of cash circulating in the economy has hit an all-time peak of Rs 40 lakh crore in January, after rising 11.1% year-on-year. Yet, inte

Fire in coach of New Delhi-Chennai express train; no casualty

A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning. Railway officials confirmed

Not all humans are equally frightening to wildlife, says new study

New research suggests wildlife's fear of humans is not uniform. Animals exhibit strong fear responses to hunters and fishers but less so to touri

Surya Grahan 2026 Live Streaming: When, where and how to watch the solar eclipse in India

Solar Eclipse 2026 Live Streaming: The first solar eclipse of 2026, a stunning Ring of Fire annular event, will occur on February 17th. While not

Sunjay Kapur inheritance case: Delhi HC restrains Priya, Mandhira from defaming each other; says 'conduct yourself with dignity'

The Delhi High Court has ordered Priya Kapur and Mandira Kapur Smith, wife and sister of the late Sunjay Kapur respectively, to cease public alle

Sewa-II Power Plant Generated Rs 3.6k Cr Revenue Since 2010: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated

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China becomes backdoor hub for Western cars entering Russia amid sanctions over Ukraine war

Tens of thousands of cars are reaching Russia from China. These vehicles bypass Western sanctions and automaker pledges to leave the Russian mark

Malla Reddy Group of Institutions Hosts Indias Largest Mahashivaratri Celebration; 40,000-Strong Gathering Marks a Spiritual Milestone

'Conveniently ignored others': Supreme Court rejects plea against Himanta Sarma, Yogi Adityanath

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea for mandatory constitutional morality guidelines for public officials, citing the petition's focus

Karnataka High Court quashes BJPs defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

The case was filed for allegedly issuing defamatory advertisements in mainstream newspapers against the then BJP government during the campaign f

Galgotias University Pavilion Emerges as a Key Attraction at AI Impact Summit 2026 with Rs. 350+ Crore AI Showcase

Galgotias University witnessed strong engagement and sustained footfall on Day One of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The five-day

24 of 44 public sector undertakings in J&K loss-making, four non-functional: govt to Assembly

Strengthening and revival of sick or loss-making PSUs, including measures related to infrastructure and manpower, are being examined by the respe

CM Revanth Reddy pitches Telangana as biopharma investment destination

Hyderabad: Issuing a global call for investment in Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, February 17, pledged that his government

Biker throws acid on woman labourer in Punjabs Ludhiana

Ludhiana: An unidentified man on a motorcycle allegedly threw acid on a 40-year-old woman labourer in Punjabs Ludhiana, leaving her injured, poli

Shreyas Mishra JEE Main 2026 Topper: Delhis 17-year-old reveals smart preparation plan behind his 100/100 score

Shreyas Mishra from Delhi scored a perfect 100 score in the JEE Main 2026. The 17-year-old revealed his preparation strategy and said he started

Who is Yuvraj Samra? Meet Canadas 19-yr-old left-hander who hammered a 55-ball ton against NZ and is named after Yuvraj Singh

Nineteen-year-old Yuvraj Samra achieved global recognition by scoring a rapid 55-ball century for Canada against New Zealand in a crucial T20 Wor

India offers limited farm quotas in US trade deal

India has offered quotas for most agricultural products in its proposed interim trade agreement with the United States. Officials stated the quan

Bill Gates praises Andhra Pradeshs AI push, calls India a global digital leader

During a recent visit to Amaravati, Bill Gates, the visionary behind Microsoft, praised the remarkable development seen in Andhra Pradesh. He und

Kerala on the cusp of new development chapter under Vision 2031, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

CM says Kerala govt will initiate follow-up action on the three-day Vision 2031 conference recommendations, including legislative measures where

Imran Khan deserves to be treated with dignity and basic human consideration: former captains

Sunil Gavaskar, Greg Chappell, Kapil Dev, Clive Lloyd, Steve Waugh, Michael Atherton, Belinda Clark, were among the greats who signed the stateme

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Tables Interim Budget

Making Budgetary allocations and explaining the flagship schemes of the government and its impact, the Minister said in a federal polity, there w

Malaysia and Japan plan major cross-border carbon capture project, despite climate benefit doubts

Japan intends to export its carbon emissions to Malaysia for storage. This pioneering Southeast Asian project aims to capture and bury carbon dio

Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: Governments outstanding debt expected to increase to 10.71 lakh crore

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, while presenting the Interim Budget 2026-27, pointed to a lack of cooperation from the Union government towa

Power meets poise: The new BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro

BMWs X3 has long been the understated all-rounder in the luxury SUV space, but the new 30 xDrive M Sport Pro adds a noticeably sharper edge. We r

PM Modi Debuts Indigenous AI Smart Glass Sarvam Kaze at Summit

Modi tried the device during his walkthrough after inaugurating the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

NGT Upholds Environmental Clearance For Great Nicobar Project

National Green Tribunal directs strict compliance with EC conditions

Lalu Prasad Yadav bail case: SC adjourns hearing to April 22

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of Lalu Prasad Yadav to April 22. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh deferred the m

Land in focus at Geneva peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia are set for U.S.-mediated peace talks in Geneva, with land disputes dominating discussions. President Trump urges a swift deal

Kennedy interview: Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone on stepping into Anurag Kashyaps neo-noir thriller

Actors Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone open up on essaying complex characters in Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy, all set to stream on ZEE5

At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan

Northwest Pakistan witnessed deadly violence on Monday. Two bomb attacks and a gunfight claimed the lives of at least 11 security personnel and t

No Phone Policy at Rashmika-Vijay Deverakonda Wedding

The guest list is very small, and a strict no-phone policy will be in place. Even the photography team has signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs

How a 19-year-old MP NEET aspirant argued his own case in Supreme Court and won MBBS seat

NEET aspirant Supreme Court case: A 19-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh successfully argued his own case before the Supreme Court, secu

India engaging global partners more intensively, says EAM S Jaishankar; cites recent trade deals

India is actively engaging with global partners from a strong stance. Recent trade agreements highlight this enhanced international cooperation.

Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035

The company said this investment will also catalyse an additional $150 billion across server manufacturing, cloud platforms, and supporting indus

Free power to handlooms, power-looms to be rolled out from April 1 in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Finance MinisterPayyavulaKeshav said the scheme will provide 200 units of free power per month to handloom weavers and 500 units to power-

France's Macron Eyes Fighter Jet Deal in India

France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a possible contract for 114 additional French D

Maragadha Naanayam 2: Aadhi, Nikkii Galrani and Priya Bhavani Shankars sequel film launched

Maragadha Naanayam 2 also features Sathyaraj, Munishkanth, Anandaraj, Danie, Arunraja Kamaraj, and Muruganandam in pivotal roles.

Kalithimbam tribal hamlet in Erode gets bus service

In the absence of a bus facility, students faced hardship while traversing the forest stretch and had sought the introduction of at least two ser

How prenatal infections shape newborn health

About 6062% of pregnant women are estimated to experience some form of infection during their prenatal period. If not detected early, such infect

SC adjourns to April 22 hearing on CBIs appeal against bail to Lalu Prasad in Deoghar treasury scam

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to April 22 the hearing on a plea filed by the CBI, challenging the bail granted by the

'Trump angles for the biggest catch': Sen. Graham says Iran decision a matter of 'weeks, not months'

SoverignFX Aims to Bridge Global Markets for a New Wave of International Traders

How SoverignFX is simplifying cross-border trading for globally minded investors

Climate change an urgent governance challenge, says Devendra Fadnavis; seeks stronger action

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared climate change an urgent governance challenge, highlighting the direct impact of extreme we

Aditya Dhars production house faces blacklisting over Dhurandhar 2

Mumbai: Filmmaker Aditya Dhars production house B62 Studios could be blacklisted by the A-Ward office of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (

Kung Fu Meets Spring Unitree Spring Festival Gala Robots Present Cyber Real Kung Fu in the Year of the Horse

Infosys and Anthropic Announce Collaboration to Unlock AI Value across Complex, Regulated Industries

'No One Entitled To Visa': Marco Rubio Says 'Privilege' Can Be Withdrawn

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated that visas are ot a right and warned that the United States will revoke them if foreign visitor

Apparel Group Announces Strategic Partnership to Bring Iconic Australian Brand Cotton On to India

Aaj Kuch Toofani Karte Hain: Hanumankind and Thums Up Amp Up India Vs Pakistan ICC Mens T20 World Cup

Indias billion-dollar brand, Thums Up brought the Taste the Thunder anthem to the stadium

Beant Singh murder case: Supreme Court defers to March 11 hearing on Hawara's plea for transfer to Punjab jail

In Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh To Get 1st Male PM In 35 Years: Top Points

After a landslide victory in the national election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmakers have formally elected their chief, Tarique R

Watch: Sachin Pilot slams LDFs Lost Decade in Kerala

Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot critiques the Left Democratic Fronts decade-long rule in Kerala, highlighting migration, fiscal distress, and

Baramati plane crash: AAIB seeks specialised support to retrieve data from cockpit voice recorder

Requesting all stakeholders to avoid speculation, AAIB said it was diligently following all prescribed technical and procedural protocols to ensu

Kanpur murder-suicide horror: Kargil veteran kills wife, shoots 16-year-old son, then jumps in front of train; here's what led to the family tragedy

In Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, a 51-year-old Kargil war veteran allegedly shot his wife and teen son and then jumped in front of a train. According t

Three police officials killed in attack in Paks NW

PESHAWAR, Feb 17: At least three militants and as many policemen were killed during a search operation in northwest Pakistan, police said. The se

Pocket Novel: Thiagarajan Kumararaja reunites with Vijay Sethupathi for his next; film goes on floors

With music scored by Ilaiyaraaja, the upcoming film also stars Raj B Shetty, Kishore and Malavika Mohanan

15,661 Human-Wildlife Conflict Cases Between 2023 And 2025 In J&K, 32 Dead: Govt

Jammu, Feb 17: A total of 15,661 cases of human-wildlife conflict were recorded across J&K between 2023 and 2025, resulting in 32 deaths and 350

Repatriate 'gangster' Kumar Pillai to Hong Kong: Court; cites acquittal in extradition cases

A Supreme Court ruling has made it clear that in the absence of permission from the extraditing country, the applicant cannot be tried in India f

Bill Gates To Attend AI Summit, Clarifies Gates Foundation After Name Dropped

The Gates Foundation, a philanthropic organisation set up byBill Gates, said Tuesday theMicrosoft founder will deliver the keynote address on Thu

HBSE Haryana Board Exam Admit Cards 2026: Release date, how to download and what class 10 & 12 students should know

HBSE Admit Cards 2026: HBSE Haryana Board exams for Class 10 and 12 are approaching. Admit cards are now available on the official website. Regul

Bill Gates not to attend AI Impact Summit, say govt sources

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates will not be attending AI Impact Summit, government sources said. Gates featured among the

Greenzo Energy, Lords Mark Industries sign MoU to develop clean power projects

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: Greenzo Energy has signed an agreement with Lords Mark Industries to jointly develop clean energy projects across Uttar Prades

Kerala CM flags fiscal concerns, calls for fair federalism

Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan is urging for fairness in intergovernmental fiscal arrangements. He said that the state has maintained

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Shanaka lauds win over Australia as one of the best performances

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck a belligerent 52-ball 100 to power Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win

State targets sharper fiscal consolidation; deficit to fall to 3% of GSDP in 2026-27

In the forthcoming years, Fiscal Deficit to GSDP ratio is projected to be 2.89% in 2027-28 and 2.80% in 2028-29, which are within the targets fix

Nagpur's 'Haldiram Wedding': Shahid Kapoor's Dance, Spectacular Fireworks Steal The Show

'The Haldiram wedding': The wedding of Vivek Agarwal and Kenisha Paliwal was organised at the luxury five-star hotel.

MCA Invites Team Bids For T20 Mumbai Womens League

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will launch the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League on June 1, featuring three teams

Canada's Yuvraj Samra scripts T20 World Cup history, slams 58-ball ton against New Zealand

Yuvraj Samra of Canada achieved a historic feat by scoring a century against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Chennai. His 58-ball k

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Remarks by Randhawa on Kashmir

JAMMU, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed noisy scenes and heated exchanges after MLA Khursheed objected to

Word of the day: Pernicious

Pernicious means very harmful or damaging, usually in a gradual or subtle way. This word captures quiet, creeping harm that causes serious damage

Apple Revamps Video Podcasts as Industry Shifts Toward Visuals

Apple is partnering with hosting platforms, including Amazons Art19 and SiriusXMs Simplecast and AdsWizz, to ensure podcasters can deliver their

2026 Winter Olympics Men's freestyle skiing: How to watch the 'Big Air' final and players to look for

2026 Winter Olympics Men's freestyle skiing: The stage is set at the Livigno Snow Park in Valtellina for the Mens Freeski Big Air Final, one of t

Madras High Court refuses to extend time granted to actor Vishal for depositing 10 crore

Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and K. Kumaresh Babu hold that his application filed on December 18, 2025 seeking eight weeks time has become infructuo

New MRI Machine In Sydney Can Freeze Tumours, Reduce Pain In Patients

MRI-guided cryoablation debuts in Sydney, offering precise, minimally invasive tumour treatment.

24 of 44 PSUs in J-K loss-making, four non-functional: UT government to Assembly

Jammu and Kashmir's public sector landscape reveals a challenging picture: 24 out of 44 PSUs are operating at a loss, with four completely non-fu

Who Is Kenisha Paliwal? Ivy-Educated Executive Marrying Into Haldiram Family

Vevek Agrawal, son of Kamal Agrawal (MD of Haldiram Group) and grandson of Chairman Shivkishan Agrawal, got married to Kenisha Paliwal in a lavis

India-Queensland Ties in Focus at BioAsia 2026

Queensland returns to India for the third consecutive year, underscoring deepening strategic engagement with Indias life sciences and healthcare

India eyes $200B in data center investments as it ramps up its AI hub ambitions

NEW DELHI February 17, 2026 (AP) India is hoping to garner as much as $200 billion in investments for data centers over the next few years as it