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Granthi levels graft charges against SGPC leadership

Former Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh accused the Badal family of patronizing corruption within the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Commit

Lalu aide seeks transfer of case to SC; court issues notice to ED

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate regarding a plea by Amit Katyal, an alleged associate of Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Quote of the day by Yoko Ono: 'If you have too many quotes from other people in your head, you can't...' - lessons on creativity and mindfulness by the Grammy Award winner and John Lennons spouse

Quote of the day by Yoko Ono: Yoko Ono shares a powerful quote on creative freedom. She believes an empty mind is crucial for original thought, a

Is Lil Poppa dead at 25? Jacksonville rappers death confirmed who was Janarious Mykel Wheeler, CMG artist, and what happened?

Is Lil Poppa dead? Yes. Forensic data confirms Janarious Mykel Wheeler died at 11:23 AM ET on February 18, 2026. He was only 25 years old. The Ja

Can't give a precise date for my return to India, Vijay Mallya tells Bombay HC

Vijay Mallya's solicitors informed the Bombay High Court that he cannot precisely state when he will return to India, citing court orders in Engl

5 die after 'tilak' function in Bihar village

At least five deaths have been reported among wedding attendees in Bihar's Rohtas district following a 'tilak' ceremony on February 14. A probe h

India adds its name to list of countries criticising Israels unilateral measures on West Bank

India had not joined the original group of 85 countries that announced the statement on February 17

$5.3 billion Air Force One program: why is Trump repainting Air Force One now, and what will it cost taxpayers? Timeline and overheating risks Explained

Trump Air Force One repaint: The $5.3 billion Air Force One replacement program is moving forward in 2026. President Donald Trump is updating the

LIVE: Trump participates in Black History Month Reception

Seven Amendment Bills Cleared in AP Assembly

On behalf of Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, tourism minister Kandula Durgesh introduced the AP Panchayat Raj (amendment) Bill, 2026.

SIPB Clears 27 Projects Worth Rs.29,021 Crore

Naidu noted that mega proposals from reputed global players such as Google, ArcelorMittal and BPCL were in the pipeline. He stressed the need for

SSUS students evince interest in exploring innovative start-up ideas

Military AI and the urgency of guardrails

India should utilise the opportunity to push for a non-binding framework rooted in its principles of accountability and aligned with its interest

Indias Third Way for AI governance

For nations seeking development pathways compatible with their strategic interests and institutional capacities, Indias model holds real appeal

RJD MP Sudhakar urges Bihar CM to end all ties with Gates Foundation following its name surfaces in Epstein files

In a letter sent on February 17 and available in public domain on February 18, Mr. Singh said that the name of Bill Gates, owner of Microsoft and

Foundation stones laid for court complexes

At thelast frontier of thought: will AI kill creativity?

Across human history, each generation has generally advanced cognitively and creatively beyond the previous one. Yet ours may be the rst generati

Webinar on biotech education in personalised medicine to be held on February 22

Rajasthan Speaker orders investigation into food item purchase at tribal hostels

Opposition Congress MLAs expressed dissatisfaction with Tribal Area Development Minister Babulal Kharadis reply to a question regarding the price

Quote of the day by Hermann Hesse, The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Who would be born must first destroy a world Why this 1919 Demian line still defines personal growth today?

Quote of the day: Nobel Prize winner Hermann Hesse wrote in Demian, The bird fights its way out of the egg. Today, searches for Hermann Hesse quo

Organic Fairs to Boost Natural Farming in NTR District

A natural farming fair would be organised on February 22 at the IGMC Stadium in Vijayawada.

MIM MLC Alleges Protocol Breach During Azhar Event

The programme, attended by several dignitaries, witnessed brief disruption when Baig said he would not share the stage with a person who does not

Quote of the Day by Beyonc: 'Don't try to lessen yourself for the world'Inspiring quotes by the global superstar

Quote of the Day: Beyonc's powerful quote, Dont try to lessen yourself for the world; let the world catch up to you, encapsulates her career of r

SC Adjourns ED Plea Alleging Obstruction By Mamata Govt

A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and K.V. Viswanathan deferred the matter after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that a

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon reveals he owns Bitcoin (BTC USD) after years of calling it 'speculative' - what changed under Donald Trump?

Goldman Sachs CEO owns Bitcoin BTC USD: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon revealed he holds a very, very limited amount of Bitcoin, marking a cauti

AI for people, applying technology for social good

Artificial intelligence must help advance social justice, inclusive work, and equitable growth

Indias moment to restoring balance to copyright

Rigid copyright laws are undermining access, creativity and technological progress

What the scrapping of reservation means for Muslims in Maharashtra

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan asked why the BJP-led government had scrapped the decision soon after Aji

Interest In Sports, A Deterrent To Drug Habits: CM

Participating in an event organized by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Stalin listed out the initiati

21-Yr-Old Man Dies By Suicide

Gachibowli police said at around 9 pm on February 16 (Monday), they had dinner together, during which Dalendra was alleged to in an inebriated co

Troubled waters: On the Great Nicobar Project

Concerns about the Nicobar project should have got a fair appraisal

Dialysis technicians demand regularisation of services

Kashmir revival: On the path of tourism

Tourism that benefits locals can help counter the terrorist ecosystem

Delhi Police cracks down on online sale of large knives

The police initiated the action after finding that perpetrators of at least two recent incidents of stabbing had procured knives online

Fishermen take oath to oppose coastal projects

Kabaddi Maran, a community leader, said that bothCentral andState governmentsare vying with each other to make money out of the coast in the name

Komatireddy Calls For Push To RRR, HAM Roads

Reviewing last years allocations and progress at the Secretariat, the minister said the upcoming budget must be guided by clear planning, measura

Ex-defence Staffer Dies by Suicide as Wife Fails to Cook Chicken on Maha Shivaratri

According to police, Prakash brought chicken home and asked his wife Padma to cook it. She reportedly advised him against consuming non-vegetaria

Cultural fest at VIT Chennai turns the clock back withtent kottai

SCR Celebrates 70th Railway Week

The celebrations reaffirmed the division's steadfast commitment to innovation, efficiency and delivering safe, reliable, customer-focused rail se

21-year-old Student Killed in Shamshabad Accident

Police said the lorry driver, Ramniwas, 58, from Madhya Pradesh, has been booked. Investigation is underway.

Belagavi: Car Driver Arrested In Connection With Fatal Accident

The incident occurred on the morning of February 11 near Halaga on NH-48, when a car rammed into a motorcycle.

India will lead the Global South one day: Mohan Bhagwat in Lucknow

Mohan Bhagwat's remarks assume significance, as they come amid the recent tariff controversy with the U.S.

Private Colleges Protest Over Hall Tickets

The Telangana Private Junior Colleges Managements Association urged the Board to allow 300 students to pay the examination fee.

Is U.S.Iran war imminent? Oil prices spike to $65.01 as 150+ U.S. cargo planes signal war within days are you prepared for another major Middle East conflict?

WTI crude oil jumped 4.4% to $65.01 as fears of a U.S.Iran war intensified. Brent crude climbed near $69. Over 150 U.S. military cargo planes and

Court rejects bail applications of three accused in biker death case

Kamal Dhyani, who worked at a private bank in Rohini, was returning home on the intervening night of February 5 and 6 when he fell into the pit,

Biker arrested for doing stunts for social media video

176 grams of suspected MDMA seized in major drug bust

Madras University, KVB establish lab to study endangered, indigenous languages

Maharashtra govt scraps Muslim quota; Congress calls it 'vengeful'

Maharashtra's Congress party has labelled the state government's decision to cancel a 2014 order granting reservation to Muslims as an act of ven

India Will Lead Global South One Day: Mohan Bhagwat In Lucknow

India will lead the Global South one day, and then no nation or no tariffs would be able to harm us, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Moha

Blow to justice, say kin after 17 acquitted in Chhattisgarh father-son murder case

Raheem Ummad Mohammad, 55, and son Idul Mohammad, 35, were found dead following communal violence in Bemetara district in 2023

Students flag Priorities In UoH Spending

The RTI revealed that over 330 crore has gone into IoE buildings, 59.07 crore into equipment, 11.83 crore into library resources, and 102.74 cror

RS polls on March 16; DMK, AIADMK to accommodate allies

Both parties are faced with a situation where they have to fulfil the demand of some smaller parties to allot a Rajya Sabha berth as a condition

GHMC Launches MyCURE App

MyCURE App is available on both Android (Google Play Store) and Apple iOS (App Store).

BJP Seeks Tie-Up With BRS To Keep Cong. Out In Khanapur

Khanapur municipality has 12 wards, with the Congress securing three seats, the BRS four and the BJP four, while one seat was won by an Independe

INS Krishna launched: Navy cadets to get floating classrooms for sea training

India's naval cadets now have dedicated 'floating classrooms' at sea with the launch of INS Krishna, the first of three indigenous training ships

AI Impact Summit 2026: UP Private University Act puts Galgotias under state lens amid robot dog row

Galgotias University is under fire for presenting a Chinese robot as its own at the AI Impact Summit. The Uttar Pradesh government may investigat

Stalin Stresses On Constitutional Amendment

Presenting part one of the report of the High-level committee on Union-State relations, headed by former Judge Kurian Joseph, in the State Assemb

CM launches 2,158-cr. DJB projects to resolve old water, sewage issues

Over 1,250 crore allocated for water supply works; public funds being used for first timeto fulfil residents needs, says Gupta; amnesty scheme fo

GHMC Chief Reviews Ramzan Sanitation

The commissioner held onsite discussions with officials on drain desilting, preventing garbage accumulation, and supervision at Circle and Zonal

Justice remains 'inaccessible' for 'Persons with Disabilities', says NCPEDP study

A new report reveals significant hurdles for persons with disabilities in accessing India's justice system. Inaccessible police stations, a lack

Fed minutes show division, and talk of rate hikes, beneath January pause

Federal Reserve officials kept interest rates unchanged at their January meeting. However, opinions diverged on future policy. Some policymakers

IICA forms advisory group to simplify corporate compliance

In a major step forward, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs has established a pivotal advisory committee aimed at streamlining corporate c

1,250 functionaries to participate at BJP State executive ON February 19 with focus on local body polls

Hundreds join open-air classes organised for five rusticated JNU students

HMT land bank may be monetised as AI clusters

India is preparing a plan to use land owned by HMT Ltd for artificial intelligence clusters. HMT has a large land bank across several states. Inv

Ajit Pawar's Son Seeks Detailed Probe In Baramati Plane Crash

Jay Pawar, the younger son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar who died in a plane crash last month, on Wednesday sought a thorough p

Google Unveils India-US Subsea Cable To Boost AI Connectivity

Betting big on India's AI potential, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced new subsea cable routes to boost AI connectivity between Ind

Ajit Pawar's Son Jay Demands Thorough, Impartial Probe Into Plane Crash

Amid a raging row over the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar, his son Jay Pawar on Wednesday demande

PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With World Leaders On AI Summit Sidelines

World leaders converged in New Delhi on Wednesday as the Global India AI Impact Summit 2026 continued, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding

Barefoot Monks Greeted at Buddhavanam

Flower spray machines lined the pathway, which was decorated with Buddhist flags

ECI Notifies Polls for 37 Rajya Sabha Seats

Notifications for the polls will be issued on February 26.

NIA nabs PFI accused on return from UAE after 3 years on run

The National Investigation Agency has apprehended Moideenkutty P, a Popular Front of India coordinator, at Cochin International Airport. He was a

Woman Killed By Ex-Husband In BN Reddy Nagar

The deceased has been identified as Udukula Sunitha, a native of Ballarsha in Maharashtra: Reports

Laptop Politics Vs Vijay Wave: First-Time Voters On DMK's Freebie Pitch

With actor Vijay making a high-voltage political plunge, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK is sharpening its youth outreach - the centr

IRS ends direct file heres how Americans can still file taxes for free

IRS has ended its free Direct File tax website after less than two years. The government said the program was costly and not many taxpayers used

Turkish Erdogan's son Bilal on quiet Dhaka visit after Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM

Bilal Erdogan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, arrived in Dhaka. He was accompanied by former footballer Mesut Ozil and TIKA chair

AICC Calling Entire Telangana Cabinet To Delhi Humiliating: Harish

In the letter, released to the media, Harish Rao said the Congress leadership must explain the collapse of governance and betrayal of promises in

Vijayawadas 1.48-Crore Road Doctor To Heal Potholes, Cut Emissions

The advanced mobile road repair unit has been purchased for 1.48 crore under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) utilising the 15th Finance C

Azhar Launches Welfare Sops For Minorities

With a total outlay of about 90 crore for schemes, these included ongoing schemes under economic support (2025-26): Reports

Stanleys vascular surgeons perform two complex aortic repairs in a month

Visa, Mastercard payment systems to be stopped? Check latest details

Visa and Mastercard process more than 95 percent of card payments in the UK, according to the Payment Systems Regulator.

West Begnal Govt Show Cause Notice to Kabir's Wife For Wetland Grab

According to sources, Ms Sultana came under the scanner after she illegally filled the water body of two acres by force, converted it into a land

Winning, yet wanting: India beat Netherlands to maintain all-win record but batting fluency remains elusive

India dominated the opening round of the World Cup. However, the batting unit has not always fired on all cylinders. Abhishek Sharma's form is a

Doctors Perform Rare Surgery To Remove 6 Kg Ovarian Tumour in Korutla

The patient was suffering from abdominal swelling and persistent pain for several months before seeking medical care

SahilDhaneshradeath: Accuseds fatherapologises, says will cooperate

28 of 62 projects announced in 2025 completed: GCCs action-taken report

Indian Navy Growing in Strength Globally: Rammohan Naidu

Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said he was impressed with the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor.

Water hyacinth chokes parts of Adyar river, sparks mosquito menace in city

The trash boom barriers upstream of Thiru.Vi.Ka. bridge is lifted at times to release the accumulated water hyacinth downstreaminstead of clearin

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward

Paris prosecutors have launched two new probes into potential sex abuse and financial crimes connected to Jeffrey Epstein. This action follows th