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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 17 (ANI): The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will contest five seats in alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, said IUML National President Kader Mohideen on Tuesday. Speaking to ANI, Mohideen urged the DMK to allocate tickets to 16 Muslim candidates. "In this election, as part of the DMK alliance, we will seek five seats. Additionally, the DMK should provide opportunities to 16 Muslim cand ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday refused to entertain a public interest litigation filed by twelve petitioners, including former Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and academic Roop Rekha Verma, seeking guidelines for public officials, constitutional functionaries and executive administrators to follow constitutional morality in their conduct. The plea had specifically alleged discriminatory remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Ut ...Read More >
Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], February 17 (ANI): A massive fire broke out on Tuesday in an oil tanker on NH-27 in the Gossaigaon area of Assam's Kokrajhar district. Fire tenders arrived at the site of the incident and all efforts are being made to douse the fire. A thick plume of smoke is emerging from the site of the incident. Further details are awaited. Also Read | Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Launched: Check Price, Specifications, Features and Battery Rental Plan. On Monday, at least seven people ...Read More >
Samastipur (Bihar) [India], February 17 (ANI): U-19 World Cup winner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not appear for his class 10 CBSE board exam at the Podar International School in Bihar on Tuesday and was marked absent. Speaking to ANI, principal of Podar International School, NK Sinha, said Sooryavanshi was marked absent in accordance with the CBSE policy. "He is absent today. He has not come to the examination centre. We have marked him absent according to the policy of CBSE... If a student is ab ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], February 17 (ANI): Leaders of the Congress party, including General Secretary KC Venugopal, on Tuesday held a Padayatra in Puducherry, aiming to strengthen the party's outreach and reconnect with the people of the Union Territory. Venugopal, while joining the march, said that the people of Puducherry have been "cheated and deprived of good governance" under the NDA government. In a post on X, Venugopal wrote, "Electrifying atmosphere in Puducherry, as we embarked on the Pad ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 17 (ANI): Terming the visit of Bill Gates, Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as a significant moment for Andhra Pradesh, TDP MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) on Tuesday said the engagement would give a major boost to the state's development initiatives. Speaking to reporters in Vijayawada, Sivanath said that Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and the Andhra Pradesh government are working in close coordination to promote g ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - India is hosting an artificial intelligence summit this week, bringing together heads of state, senior officials and tech executives to New Delhi for a five-day gathering highlighting the growing global importance of the technology. Organizers said the India AI Impact Summit is the first such summit being held in the Global South to discuss the technology developed and dominated by wealthy companies based in rich countries. It comes at a pivotal moment as AI rapidly transforms ...Read More >
Sambalpur: In a major boost to youth employment and regional development, Sambalpur MP and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a CII Model Career Centre (MCC) today. The centre aims to provide career guidance tailored to students' education and interests, along with modern skill training through various partners of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Addressing the gathering, Pradhan emphasised industrial collaboration and urged established companies like Bajaj and J ...Read More >
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra urged the government and the administration to take immediate action on the matter, where he also pointed to an earlier similar accident in Ajmer, where 16 people were killed after a chemical tanker overturned. At least seven people were charred to death in a fire that broke out in a chemical factory in the Bhiwadi area of Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday, according to news agency ANI. Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Do ...Read More >
Anthropic has formally opened its Bengaluru office, underscoring India's position as the second-largest market for its Claude.ai platform and announcing new partnerships across enterprise, education, and agriculture. The announcement comes on the heels of AI Impact Summit 2026, happening in New Delhi, India, between February 16-20, 2026. India is now home to one of the most technically intensive developer communities using Claude, with nearly half of usage in the country tied to computer and m ...Read More >
US Ambassador Sergio Gor welcomed INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo to India, highlighting efforts to expand the US-India defence partnership. The visit underscores ongoing collaborations like the Joint Technical Group and a new 10-year framework. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Sunday welcomed Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), underscoring efforts to expand the growing US-India defence partnership. In a post on X, Gor said, "De ...Read More >
The summit will be accompanied by the India AI Impact Expo 2026. The expo is an experiential showcase of the summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the custodian. "The summit makes way for a technological revolution that would open unprecedented opportunities for advancements across every domain of human endeavor," said the official India AI Impact Summit website. The event woul ...Read More >
Reacting sharply to the BJP's protest and the ensuing violence, Sapkal accused the ruling party of twisting his words to divert attention from pressing national and state issues. "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity, our pride, and our honour. His valour is unparalleled. We do not need the BJP to teach us about Shivaji Maharaj," Sapkal said. "The BJP has distorted my statement and is trying to incite riots in the state. This was evident today in Pune." The controversy stems from Sapkal's c ...Read More >
Star India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is all set to miss his class 10 board exams due to a series of camps lined up for him. Vaibhav, who impressed with his stellar batting in the U-19 World Cup, has decided to skip his Class 10 board exams because of a busy schedule of training, camps, and tournaments. A resident of Tajpur, Bihar, Vaibhav studies at Modesty School, Tajpur and was scheduled to appear for exams running from February 17 to March 11. As per NDTV, Vaibhav's continuous cricket comm ...Read More >
The 15th Indo-French CEOs Forum on February 18 will bring top industry leaders from both countries together alongside French President Emmanuel Macron's India visit. French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17 to 19, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the trip, Macron will attend the AI Impact Summit. He will first meet Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday before travelling to New Delhi to take part in the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The two leaders ar ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Police on Saturday recreated the sequence of events concerning the February 1 firing at film producer-director Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence, and the scooter trail at the centre of the incident. "We took the accused to Pune and returned with them to understand how long it had taken them to bring the scooter to Mumbai, and the route they took before parking the two-wheeler outside Vile Parle railway station in Mumbai. The keys to the scooter were left in the vehicle. The shooter, who we ...Read More >
Trisha has hit out at Nainar Nagendran for his derogatory remarks ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Trisha Krishnan condemned BJP leader Nainar Nagendran's derogatory remarks linking her to Vijay * Trisha's lawyer stated she is politically neutral and wants to be known for her craft alone * Nagendran's comments sparked backlash, including criticism from DMK leaders Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Popular actor Trisha Krishnan has slam ...Read More >
A still from the film. New Delhi: Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor's adventure-romance Tu Yaa Main showed strong growth on Saturday. What's Happening * Released for Valentine's weekend, the film collected Rs 60 lakh on day 1. * Early Sacnilk estimates show day 2 earnings at Rs 1.4 crore, doubling the opening. * The two-day nett total stands at Rs 2 crore, with gross at Rs 2.35 crore. Background In Tu Yaa Main, Shanaya plays a social media influencer named Avani, also known as Miss Vanity ...Read More >
On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, BJP leaders and senior officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) visited the Lethpora spot in Pulwama, Kashmir, to pay floral tributes to the 40 soldiers who lost their lives in the 2019 attack on February 14. BJP senior leader and spokesperson Altaf Thakur, along with other party workers, paid respects to the martyrs. A memorial ceremony was held at Martyrs Memorial, 185 BN CRPF, Lethpora. The ceremony was attended by Gyanendra P ...Read More >
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 16 (ANI): A fire broke out at two factories in the Sahibabad Industrial Area, Site 4, on Monday. Upon receiving the information, fire tenders were deployed and are currently on site. Firefighters responded promptly, dispatching four trucks initially and calling in reinforcements from Noida and Hapur. CFO Rahul Pal reported the fire was brought under control within half an hour, with no casualties. Also Read | Himanta Biswa Sarma Rifle Video Case: 'No ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], February 16 (ANI): US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Monday that he has arrived in Chandigarh and looks forward to visiting the Western Command of the Indian Army. In a post on X, the US envoy said," Just landed in Chandigarh. Looking forward to visiting the Western Command of the Indian Army." The visit comes under the backdrop of the growing US-India defence partnership. Also Read | Ramadan 2026 Guide: Full List of What Breaks Your Fast and What Doesn't. Earlier on Sunda ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 16: Shriram Properties Limited ("SPL"), a leading mid-market and mid premium focused residential real estate developer, has acquired a strategically well-located land parcel of ~4 acres on Sarjapur Main Road, South-East Bengaluru, through an outright purchase transaction. Proposed High-Rise Residential Development with GDV of ~₹550-600Cr. Also Read | Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda's Wedding Invitation Card Leaked? Feb 26 Intimate Ceremony To Be Follo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must remain central to India's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy as the country works to unlock value in manufacturing and accelerate economic growth, Gaurav Kataria, VP Digital (Manufacturing) and CDIO PSPD at ITC Ltd told ANI today. "MSME is absolutely a great focus and really, really required at this point in time," Kataria told ANI on the sidelines of "Democratizing AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good", organised by the ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 16 (ANI): Assam Congress in-charge Bhupendra Jitendra Singh on Monday said that senior party leader Bhupen Borah has withdrawn his resignation following discussions with the party's leadership, adding that the matter has been resolved amicably through dialogue. Speaking to reporters, Singh said that Borah, who has been associated with the Indian National Congress for nearly three decades, had earlier submitted his resignation to the party's national president. ...Read More >
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], February 16 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Matsya 'O' Prani Sampada Mela and visited Subhadra Shakti stalls, including agriculture and farm mechanisation exhibits at the event premises in Sambalpur. Addressing the gathering, the Sambalpur MP urged Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to provide 1,000 cows to farmers to boost milk production and enhance their income. Under the initiative, each cow costs Rs 90,000, with farmers contrib ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): With the AI Impact Summit 2026 kicking off on Monday, Indian AI and gaming startups take centre stage, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that place the country at the forefront of AI-powered gaming and immersive technologies. The summit, positioned as a premier global platform on Artificial Intelligence, brings together policymakers, investors, technology leaders and startups to highlight real-world AI applications across sectors. Among the standout part ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): Emphasising India's growing leadership in emerging technologies, Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to usher in a transformative era and that fears surrounding job losses are misplaced as the AI Impact Summit kicked off on Monday in the national capital. Addressing concerns over automation-led job displacem ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 16 (ANI): Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Monday questioned the purpose and relevance of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' visit to Andhra Pradesh, alleging that the state government was focusing on publicity while neglecting pressing issues in welfare hostels. YSRCP spokesperson and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu questioned the visit, asking what tangible benefits it would bring to the state's people. "What benefits will Bill Gates' vi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): In a fresh hearing in the cheque bounce case involving Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court on Monday granted an interim suspension of his sentence till March 18. The bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, while passing the order, directed Yadav to furnish a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with one surety of the same amount. The Court noted that Rs 1.5 crore has been deposited in the respondent's bank account while considering the relief. It ...Read More >
New Delhi: 15/02/2026: Preparation underway ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 15, 2026. Photo by: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap/ The Hindu | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi Highlights: The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam. In a post on X, Modi said, "Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI ...Read More >
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