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15,849 vehicles with same chassis, engine number registered in multiple Northeast States: CAG

The latest audit report flagged contract carriage permits for school buses in Assam, resulting in the bypassing of mandatory fitness tests

Collector Launches Car Driving Training For Women

Officials said participants will receive support in obtaining permanent driving licences and assistance in procuring vehicles through government-

Petitions filed in Patna High Court challenging election of several MLAs, court issues notices

The petitions have been filed by the candidates who lost the election from their respective constituencies

How AI companies are driving a record $13.6 billion convertible bond surge in the US

AI companies convertible bonds: The US convertible bond market is experiencing a record start in 2026, largely propelled by AI companies. Nearly

Madanapalle: Accuseds Body Handed To Municipality As Family Refuses Claim

Police said his paternal uncle and aunt, younger sister and brother-in-law were present at the hospital after the autopsy but declined to take cu

57 leaders, one campus: PSMO College hosts rare political reunion

CSL signs shipbuilding contract with French firm

Proceedings for road project to be completed in a time-bound manner: Minister

A dad with two kids laid off right after a promotion- sparking a wave of hard-earned job search advice and community support

A Tampa Bay operations manager faced job elimination shortly after a promotion. He shared his situation on Reddit seeking guidance. The post reso

Chennai Corporation mandates registration of bulk waste generators

Altman: India not just building, but shaping future of global AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted India's pivotal role in AI, revealing over 100 million weekly ChatGPT users, with a third being students. He em

Traffic Curbs at Tilaknagar for 2 Days After Sewage Leak

Diversions will be in force from February 19 to February 20 until completion of repair works.

Nancy Guthrie DNA evidence update: has the FBI finally identified a suspect after new forensic findings surfaced in the Tucson abduction investigation?

Nancy Guthrie DNA evidence update: A third biological sample recovered from inside her Tucson home does not match the victim, and Pima County She

Monks Yatra to End on March 2 at Buddhavanam

The initiative is jointly organised by Gagan Malik Foundation, Ashray Foundation, M Seeds Foundation, and Triirattanabhumi Society.

UK Ex-Royal Andrew Released Hours After Arrest Amid Epstein Files Probe

The former Prince Andrew has been released after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Overreach during flight: On the DGCA and passenger ban rules

Disruptive behaviour must not be confused with airing of grievances

CBI Books Cases Against Contractor and Railway Official

The central investigating agency has also booked cases against some railway officials for allegedly accepting bribes from the contractor.

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Bangladesh With Tarique As PM, Cant Ignore Hasinas Legacy

Now that one problem in Bangladesh -- perhaps the most disruptive one -- seems likely to be solved with Tarique Rahman being sworn in as Prime Mi

Bear Attacks Man in Kadapa District

Battala Desaiah of Botumeda Palli village sustained injuries in the incident.

Sule Seeks Security for Rohit Pawar

Emphasising that questioning the system is a constitutional right of every Indian citizen, Sule said Rohit Pawar was articulating the doubts and

Tehran reenters the global geopolitical spotlight

Iran returns to haunt the United States and West Asia alike

DC Edit | Keep Striving For Equal Society

The Supreme Courts refusal to entertain a petition seeking formulation of guidelines to recognise racial slur as a separate category of hate crim

Germany Emerges a Key Destination for Skilled and Semi-Skilled Workers From State

After TOMCOM began training in the German language in 2023, about 70 youth got placement in European nations. It trained 130 in A2 level German d

In Manipur, justice remains elusive even after death

The harrowing story of an 18-year-old woman who was deprived of a future

DC Edit | India should grab opportunity to be AI enabler

The world sees in the progress of artificial intelligence up to this point a transformative inflection point in history.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance update: FBI identifies names and photos of possible suspects in Nancy Guthrie case

Twenty suspects are now the focus as the FBI identifies names and photos in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Agents are canvassing gun shops with

Visakhapatnam Coastline Set for 203-Crore Resilience Project

Fishing communities have suffered significant socio-economic losses due to habitat destruction, damaged equipment and restricted access to tradit

Trump repeats claim he ended conflict between India and Pakistan; said he threatened 200% tariffs on countries

Donald Trump repeated the claim that he stopped eight wars within the first year of his second term in the White House as he addressed an event o

Word of the day: Yemeles

Yemeles is a very old English word from Germanic roots that people do not use anymore today. It was last seen in Middle English time. There is al

AI and Quantum to Enter Mainstream Curriculum, VCs Told

The Central Zone Vice Chancellors Meet 202526, hosted by Osmania University in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities, opened

Karat slams Indo-US trade agreement

Certainty of enforcement, not just awareness, crucial to road safety push: Road transport secretary

Strict enforcement, not just awareness, is crucial for curbing road accidents and rule violations, stated Union road transport secretary V Umasha

Police Stops Ambati Rambabu From Leading A Huge Procession

Rambabu had been released on bail on Wednesday after 18 days of custody. The YSRC leader chose to remain in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday night.

'Bad things will happen, if...': Trump gives 10 days to Iran to make the nuke deal

IRS Tax refunds delayed in 2026: Are 164 Million filings, staffing cuts, and backlogs slowing your expected refund processing time?

164 million tax returns are expected before the April 15, 2026 tax deadline. The IRS is still handling nearly 2 million unresolved cases. Staffin

Indian Navy likely to commission third indigenous N-powered submarine by April-May

India's sea-based nuclear deterrent is set to be significantly bolstered with the upcoming commissioning of INS Aridhaman, the third indigenous A

Dial-100 Caller Booked For Attacking Cops On Patrol Duty

Police said the patrol team reached the spot, but the alleged accused had left by then. When the officers informed Shankar that efforts would be

Rafale to make India stronger, willing to increase its indigenous content; ready to sell more submarines: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed that Rafale jets will bolster India's military might and expressed commitment to increasing indigenous

Nancy Guthrie update: Sheriff Nanos believes victim held near home, DNA evidence analyzed

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos believes Nancy Guthrie, 84, was a victim of targeted kidnapping near her Tucson home. Law enforcement is actively

Remand prisoner dies in hospital; kin allege police assault

Unions welcome allocation for settling dues to retiredtransport employees in T.N.

Govt. releases 2,446.46 cr. for settlement of pending terminal benefits to 6,867 employeeswho had retired, taken VRS between August 2024 and Marc

Rare SixPlanet Parade in February 2026: How and when to watch the celestial spectacle

Skywatchers have a rare opportunity to witness a rare six-planet alignment on February 28, 2026. Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jup

SC reserves for judgment Duraisamy-Stalin 2011 election dispute

Omar Govt promised 1 lakh jobs, created only 653 in One & half years: LoP

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Slamming Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for failing to provide employment to youth, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on T

4 Profs To Get Awards On Mother Language Day

State president of the Telangana Intellectuals Forum Raj Narayan Mudiraj said the awards recognise contributions to language scholarship and teac

Two youth held for smuggling painkiller tablets from Odisha

Quote of the day by Jeffrey Immelt: Leadership is an intense journey into yourself... Every morning, I look in the mirror and say, 'I could have done three things better yesterday'.

Jeffrey Immelts quote, Leadership is an intense journey into yourself... Every morning, I look in the mirror and say, 'I could have done three th

BTC USD price prediction: Why Eric Trump doubles down on Bitcoin reaching $1 million - here's what crypto traders must know

Bitcoin BTC USD price prediction: Eric Trump expressed strong confidence in Bitcoin at the World Financial Forum, calling it a top-performing ass

Govt. puts off plan to provide separate scribes to students for public exams

Trump Warns Of Bad Things If Iran Doesn't Make A Deal

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the Unit

Perambur residents flag encroachments,put forth demands

They demanded strict enforcement of CMDA norms,protection of OSR lands in their memorandum to political parties ahead of Assembly polls

J&K to be terrorism free soon: LG

Says Modi Govt committed to return of KPs Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government is committed to ensure re

Regularise teachers who cleared TET: Ramadoss

Will fill 30000 vacancies this year: CM

Daily-wagers regularisation to begin in phases;No plan to privatise power distribution companies Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Prime state properties in Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh under occupation: Govt

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:The Jammu & Kashmir Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in its h

Infiltration bid foiled along LoC

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Army on Thursday said that it foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani sector of Rajou

India to Lead Global Critical Minerals Journey, Says Kishan

Kishan Reddy said the government is accelerating reforms in Reform Express mode, uniting the centre, states, and stakeholders to cut imports and

11 universities functional in J&K: Govt

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday informed the House that a total of 11 universitiesnine public and two centrala

Man arrested for befriending family, cheating them of gold jewellery

Doctors being sensitised to prescribe generic medicines: Itoo

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that the Health and Medical Education Department is actively promoting the prescr

Tambaram Corporations plan for recreation centre on OSR land draws ire from residents

Residents seek full-fledged park on the land in Nemilichery; civic body plans recreation centre for senior citizens on 30% of the land; remaining

EC asks states, UTs including J&K to prepare for final phase of SIR

New Delhi, Feb 19 : The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories including Delhi to complete preparatory work relate

Gang held in Ranipet for smuggling 12 tonnes of PDS rice

SIO Telangana holds round table on education budget

Hyderabad: The Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of Telangana on Wednesday, February 17, held a round table meeting in Hyderabad to deliberate

Travel operators seek road tax relief, rollback of 3% cess in pre-Budget memorandum

To help achieve the targets under the Tourism Policy 202429, the association sought tax exemptions or reductions for tourist vehicles, including

Gang arrested for looting 15 kg silver ornaments from jewellery merchant

IMF to release new US economic policy prescriptions next week

The International Monetary Fund will present its U.S. economic policy review on February 25. This report will examine fiscal, trade, and current

Panchayat, ULB elections likely to be held in Sep-Oct this year

Process initiated after appointment of SEC Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 19: The elections for the much awaited panchayats and the Urban Local B

Lokesh Vows to Complete Kurnool Cluster University Next Academic Year

Lokesh said the government was committed to developing institutions under a cluster-based approach with vertical and horizontal integration, crea

No Better Place Than India To Discuss AI Transformation: Rishi Sunak

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday called India the ideal venue for shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), and said th

Unable To Bear Labour Pain, Woman Slits Abdomen, Delivers Healthy Baby Later

A 35-year-old pregnant woman on Thursday allegedly slit her own abdomen with a kitchen knife after she could not bear the labour pain and later d

Nellore Civic Body Installing Cameras To Check Littering, Enhance Security

As many as 280 CCTV cameras will be installed across key locations in the city. The network will include bullet cameras, which provide fixed-angl

Former CM Jagan Alleges Heritage-Indapur Nexus in TTD Ghee Supply

Linking the issue to the Tirupati laddu controversy, Jagan Mohan Reddy asserted that the CBI charge sheet had endorsed irregularities in ghee sup

Scientific temper to the fore at school exhibition

Two youth killed in a road accident near Chengam

Three Delhi schools get bomb threat E-mails

Zoo signage to become more interactive with QR code

Hoarding featuring Kejriwal torn down across Delhi: AAP

Congresss Vote Share is Up, Revanth Tells AICC

The reports also highlighted the Congress victories in the Secunderabad Cantonment bypoll in 2024 and the Jubilee Hills bypoll in 2025, both wres

People above platforms: AI in healthcare

Artificial intelligence must serve patients rights, health equity and public purpose, while health workers and professionals remain the backbone

Can AI interview tools really help you get a job? Reddit user shares real experience

Many job seekers are now trying AI interview tools to feel more confident during interviews. These tools can help people structure answers, remem

US pays about $160 million of nearly $4 billion it owes United Nations

The United States has paid USD 160 million towards its substantial UN dues. This payment is for the UN's regular budget. The UN had warned of fin

In Srinagar, Himachal CM Sukhu warns India-US trade deal to hit apple growers in J&K, HP

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed concerns over the recent India-US trade deal. He stated the agreement will adver

Delhi HC seeks lawyers stand on Mahua Moitra's plea over shared custody of pet dog

Delhi High Court said the local courts order deprived her of the love and affection of a pet she raised for two years.

Battle over CAA enters final phase as Supreme Court to hear challenges on May 5

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, February 19, said that it will commence the final hearing on May 5 over 200 pleas challenging the const

448 Government Model School students from Tamil Nadu qualify in JEE Mains

Klarna shares crashed 26% after $26 million Q4 loss heres what spooked buy now, pay later investors

Klarna shares crashed 26% after $26 million Q4 loss. One year ago, it earned $40 million profit. Revenue hit $1.08 billion a record high. But Wa

Word of the Day: Susurration

Discover the word 'susurration', a beautiful term for soft, whispering sounds. It captures the gentle rustle of leaves or quiet murmurs. This wor

Discount for Russia's Urals crude oil is deepest since 2023, data shows

Russian Urals oil faces its largest discount in three years from Baltic ports. Western sanctions are the cause. This impacts Russia's budget sign

Rain Gardens Raise Groundwater By 2.3 Metres at CSIR-NGRI Campus

Nine recharge ponds and a rain garden were constructed within the campus to capture and infiltrate runoff water