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"AI bias can manifest in ways not obvious in Western contexts": PM Modi calls for global cooperation on AI
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 6:50:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted concerns about bias and limitations in Artificial Intelligence, noting that AI systems can reflect gender, language, and socio-economic biases and may impact India differently due to its vast linguistic and cultura ... read..


"One-day briefing held before starting SIR voters list process": Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 6:20:47 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa on Tuesday said that a one-day briefing session was conducted prior to initiating the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in the state, to ensure the process is carried out systematically ... read..


"They're threatening and interfering in state matters...this is Tughlaki commission": Mamata Banerjee targets Election Commission
Howrah (West Bengal) | February 17, 2026 6:20:43 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday attacked the Election Commission, alleging that it was interfering in state matters and threatening officials and said that any attempt to "kill democracy" by anyone would be met with a "befitting repl ... read..


No demand for leadership change in Karnataka: G Parameshwara
Mangaluru (Karnataka) | February 17, 2026 6:20:42 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday dismissed speculation over any imminent change in the state's leadership, asserting that there is currently no situation at present warranting such a move and that decisions regarding the Chief Minister ar ... read..


"India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally": PM Modi sets 2047 vision
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 6:20:35 PM IST
As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced in the national capital marking the first time that a global convening of this scale on artificial intelligence is being organised in the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a special interview to ANI ... read..


Karnataka HC quashes defamation case filed by BJP against Rahul Gandhi
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 17, 2026 5:50:23 PM IST
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed the defamation case filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The state unit of the party had alleged that Gandhi had shared a series of unsubstantiated allegations against ... read..


"Expect Civil Aviation Ministry to provide answers": Supriya Sule on investigation in Ajit Pawar's death
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 5:50:20 PM IST
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday expressed concern over questions suggesting "foul play" in the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, and said she expects the Civil Aviation Ministry to provide clarifications. ... read..


NCLT allows transmission of shares to legal heirs in KJS Cement dispute; other allegations to be examined later
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 5:50:18 PM IST
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has passed an interim order in the ongoing family dispute concerning KJS Cement (I) Limited, granting partial relief to the legal heirs of late industrialist KJS Ahluwalia while keeping ... read..


"Will seek 5 seats, DMK should give 16 tickets to muslims": IUML National President Kader Mohideen ahead of TN polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 5:21:42 PM IST
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. ... read..


Fire engulfs oil tanker on NH-27 in Assam's Kokrajhar district
Kokrajhar (Assam) | February 17, 2026 5:21:39 PM IST
A massive fire broke out on Tuesday in an oil tanker on NH-27 in the Gossaigaon area of Assam's Kokrajhar district. ... read..


Delhi High Court: Swami Ramdev seeks protection from AI-generated deepfakes, online misuse
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 5:21:37 PM IST
Yoga guru and Patanjali Ayurved founder Swami Ramdev has moved the Delhi High Court seeking urgent protection of his personality and publicity rights, alleging large-scale misuse of his identity through artificial intelligence-generated content and unauth ... read..


Selective targeting: SC refuses to entertain plea seeking guidelines against hate speech
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 5:21:35 PM IST
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, constitutio ... read..


Akali Dal leader Giani Harpreet Singh demands investigation into sale of SGPC land
Amritsar (Punjab) | February 17, 2026 5:21:32 PM IST
Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) President made serious allegations against the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, demanding that the "truth be revealed" regarding the land belonging to Gurdwara Amb Sahib and Gurdwara Bhatta Sahib, Kotla Nihang Khan, accord ... read..


"Cheated and deprived of good governance under NDA govt": Congress leaders hold padayatra in Puducherry
Puducherry | February 17, 2026 5:21:30 PM IST
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. ... read..


Akali Dal Punar Surjit leader Giani Harpreet Singh demands investigation into sale of SGPC land
Amritsar (Punjab) | February 17, 2026 5:21:05 PM IST
Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) President Giani Harpreet Singh made serious allegations against the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, demanding that the "truth be revealed" regarding the land belonging to Gurdwara Amb Sahib and Gurdwara Bhatta Sahib, Kotl ... read..


"Only Muslims, Backward classes, Dalits being served Form 7 notices": Akhilesh Yadav on SIR
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 5:21:02 PM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that minorities and backward communities are being selectively targeted under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and said that the party has sought time from the ... read..


Bill Gates foundation, AP govt working together for state's development: TDP MP Kesineni Sivanath
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 4:50:40 PM IST
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 initiati ... read..


Delhi University prohibits demonstration, public gatherings for one month after UGC protests
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 4:20:29 PM IST
Delhi University on Tuesday prohibited meetings, processions, and protests for a period of one month. ... read..


"AI Summit turned into 'Utter chaos', PM gatecrashed for Photo-Op": Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 4:20:21 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the alleged mismanagement of the AI Summit, claiming that what could have been a "showpiece" event for India turned into "utter chaos." Kharge claimed that visitor ... read..


"Bound down accused's father under MV Act": DCP Dwarka Ankit Kumar Singh on Dwarka road accident
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 4:20:14 PM IST
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that police have taken action against the father of the juvenile accused in the Dwarka fatal road accident case under the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act). ... read..


Congress stuck in policy paralysis, Modi's nation first trade leadership opens global markets for India: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Dibrugarh (Assam) | February 17, 2026 3:20:51 PM IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal sharply contrasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proactive global trade strategy with the Congress party's alleged history of indecision and obstruction, crediting Modi's leadership for I ... read..


Qualcomm showcases humanoid robotics at AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 3:20:48 PM IST
Qualcomm on Tuesday showcased its robotics technologies, including humanoid systems, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. ... read..


Uttrakhand CM Dhani flags off 5-km run in Dehradun to promote road safety, environmental protection
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2026 3:20:46 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday flagged off a 5-kilometre run from Cantt Road in Dehradun, organised to promote road safety awareness and environmental protection, with a large number of participants from various age groups takin ... read..


Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS intercept speedboat carrying 203 kg crystalline drug-like substance
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 17, 2026 3:20:44 PM IST
In a Swift and daring overnight operation on Monday, the Indian Coast Guard undertook an intelligence-based operation at sea, jointly with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). ... read..


"Criminals don't fear government": AAP's Anurag Dhanda slams Haryana government after Rohtak killing
Rohtak (Haryana) | February 17, 2026 3:20:33 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Media Incharge Anurag Dhanda hit out at the Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini-led Haryana government over the state's law and order situation following the killing of a young man in Rohtak. ... read..


"Neither the public is with Rahul Gandhi, nor the allies...": BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla
Pune (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2026 3:20:32 PM IST
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Tuesday slammed Congress MP and leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, stating that neither the public nor his allies and party members want to be associated with him. ... read..


DMK's "dravidian model" has turned into "deceptive model": AIADMK's Palaniswami slams Tamil Nadu's interim budget
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 2:50:49 PM IST
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday slammed the incumbent DMK government over the Interim Budget, alleging that the so-called "Dravidian Model" has turned into a "deceptive model" and has tormented the people of Tamil Nadu. ... read..


Bengaluru among top global hubs for AI skilling and startups: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 17, 2026 2:50:48 PM IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday highlighted the state's growing prominence in artificial intelligence, stating that Bengaluru ranks among the leading global hubs for AI skilling and startups. ... read..


Akasa Air welcomes 34th aircraft Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 at Bengaluru airport
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 2:50:38 PM IST
Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, welcomed its 34th aircraft, marking its third aircraft induction in under two months since the beginning of CY 2026. ... read..


"Long-Standing relationship deepened": Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomes French President Macron
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 2:21:07 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, noting that bilateral ties between India and France have evolved into a robust strategic alliance. Highlighting progress since 2014, Chaturvedi noted that ... read..


"Indian Army is on the path of implementing the core technologies...": Major General VTS Varaich at AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 2:21:05 PM IST
The Indian Army is advancing its transformation into a data-centric, AI-enabled force aligned with India's vision of technological self-reliance and secure digital capability. At the India AI Summit, the Army is presenting a suite of indigenous AI solutio ... read..


"Our responsibility to provide AI-enabled education to India's new generation": Union Minister Pradhan at AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 2:21:01 PM IST
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said integrating artificial intelligence into education is a national priority to empower the country's youth. ... read..


AAIB provides update on investigation into Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) accident at Baramati
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 2:20:54 PM IST
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is carrying out a detailed investigation into the accident involving Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK at Baramati on 28 January 2026, strictly in accordance with the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Inci ... read..


"Ensure relationship we shared returns to same footing": Priyanka Chaturvedi on Om Birla's visit to Bangladesh
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 2:20:53 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Tuesday, emphasised the strategic importance of India's presence at the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh's newly elected government led by Tarique Rahman. The MP's remarks came as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rea ... read..


Centre appears to leave no stone unturned to artificially precipitate a fiscal crisis in Tamil Nadu: State FM Thangam Thennarasu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 1:50:54 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Tuesday said the State is facing unprecedented fiscal challenges due to the actions of the Union Government, alleging denial of funds, a reduction in tax revenues, and the imposition of conditions that hav ... read..


Delhi HC issues summons in Rs. 20 crore defamation suit filed by Priya Sachdeva Kapur; parties asked to maintain media restraint
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 1:50:53 PM IST
In a significant development in the ongoing family dispute, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued summons in a Rs. 20 crore defamation suit filed by Priya Sachdeva Kapur against her sister-in-law, Mandhira Kapur Smith and another individual. ... read..


"AI is a massive learning booster": Sridhar Vembu on transforming rural education at India AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 1:50:51 PM IST
Zoho Corporation co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Tuesday highlighted the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, particularly for rural students. He emphasised deploying purpose-built AI models to assist teachers, boost learning, and enable student ... read..


Union Minister Amit Shah flags off Mobile blood collection van in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 17, 2026 1:50:35 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off a Mobile Blood Collection Van at the Sola Civil Hospital on Tuesday. ... read..


"Cannot afford to depend on AI models coming from abroad": DRDO DG at AI Summit
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 1:50:32 PM IST
Director General of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chandrika Kaushik on Tuesday underscored the urgent need for indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the defence sector, asserting that India cannot rely on foreign-deve ... read..


"AI game changer for century, indelible mark ahead": BJD MP Sasmit Patra on AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 1:50:29 PM IST
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday described Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a "game changer" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting its potential to transform governance, health, education, rural development, and innovation. ... read..


MP: Congress protests over Indore water contamination issue in state assembly
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 1:21:17 PM IST
Congress legislators in Madhya Pradesh staged a massive protest over the water contamination issue in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality on the premises of the state assembly on the second day of the budget session on Tuesday and demanded action against thos ... read..


"APCC has become APCC (R)": Bhupen Borah says he'll withdraw resignation if convinced by Pradyut Bordoloi, Debarata Saikia
Guwahati (Assam) | February 17, 2026 1:21:16 PM IST
Amid internal turmoil in the Indian National Congress, Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Kumar Borah on Tuesday said he is willing to withdraw his resignation if senior leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Debabrata Saikia convince h ... read..


"Accident or murder?": Rohit Pawar questions 20-Day delay in Ajit Pawar crash investigation
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2026 1:21:11 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday slammed the slow pace of the probe into the plane crash that killed former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, questioning if the delay was intended to protect private interests. Marking 20 days sin ... read..


Registration fee to be charged for Char Dham Yatra online registration to curb fake bookings
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2026 1:21:00 PM IST
Pilgrims registering online for the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will soon have to pay a registration fee, with a committee formed under the chairmanship of the Additional Commissioner of Garhwal Division to determine the amount at the earliest, Garhwal ... read..


SP MP Rajeev Rai accuses BJP of raising issues linked to Vande Mataram to divert attention from agreement with America
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 1:20:53 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai has accused the BJP of raising issues linked to Vande Mataram for polarisation and to divert public attention from "the agreement with America". ... read..


Manickam Tagore hits out at BJP's Nainar Nagendran over his 'cheap' remarks on women
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 12:50:59 PM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore hit out at Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran over his remark regarding Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay and actor Trisha, calling them cheap and unacceptable, while demanding action. ... read..


Chennai jewellery shop worker linked to illegal transfer of gold appears before ED in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case
Kochi (Kerala) | February 17, 2026 12:51:01 PM IST
A Chennai-based jewellery shop worker, Kalpesh, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi for interrogation on Tuesday. ... read..


Tamil Nadu unfairly treated by 16th Finance Commission, says TN Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 12:50:47 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Tuesday voiced strong disappointment over the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, stating that the report has failed to address the legitimate concerns of States regarding their share in the di ... read..


Tina Ambani skips ED's money laundering probe 2nd consecutive time
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 12:50:45 PM IST
Tina Ambani, wife of industrialist Anil Ambani, on Tuesday again skipped Enforcement Directorate summons in a money-laundering probe for the second consecutive time within a month. ... read..


Ahmedabad Crime Branch nabs fugitive in Rs 100+ crore crypto scam
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2026 12:50:43 PM IST
The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch apprehended a fugitive Wanted for Two Years in aan alleged Rs. 100+ Person Crypto-Investment Fraud and MPID Act Offenses in Dahisar, Mumbai. ... read..


Several schools, Fortis Hospital receive bomb threat in Mohali
Mohali (Punjab) | February 17, 2026 12:50:42 PM IST
Security has been heightened outside Fortis Hospital in Mohali today, after several schools and the private hospital, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been admitted, received bomb threats. ... read..


"Maharashtra can become a climate finance gateway for the Global South," says CM Devendra Fadnavis at Mumbai Climate Week
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2026 12:50:39 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated Mumbai Climate Week, highlighting the city's potential as a climate finance hub for the Global South. He called on global institutions to partner in developing scalable, sustainable infra ... read..


Gorakhpur doctor alleges extortion threat call demanding Rs 15 lakh, files complaint with SSP; police initiate probe
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 12:20:46 PM IST
A Gorakhpur-based doctor, Pankaj Kumar Dixit, has alleged that he received an extortion threat call on February 12, in which the caller, identifying himself as Rahul Sharma, allegedly demanded Rs 15 lakh and threatened to disrupt the functioning of his ho ... read..


Travancore Devaswom Board to discuss audit discrepancies of Global Ayyappa Summit: K Jayakumar
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 17, 2026 12:20:43 PM IST
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President K Jayakumar said the audit report related to the Global Ayyappa Summit will be discussed at a Board meeting on Tuesday amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged discrepancies in accounts. ... read..


Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls for structural reset in India's federalism, emphasises trust and autonomy
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 12:20:40 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said he had received Part I of the report from the high-level committee he set up to examine Union-State relations. ... read..


Delhi HC stresses urgent need for real-time hospital bed data, calls for full use of digital health platform
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 11:50:38 AM IST
The Delhi High Court has observed that integration of hospitals through digital systems can significantly improve patient care and enable faster treatment, especially in emergencies, while directing authorities to ensure real-time availability of informat ... read..


"In MGNREGA, wages were not paid on time...": Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Congress' assembly siege
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 11:50:35 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday said that the Congress should compare the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the VB-G-RAM-G Bill, underlining that wages were not paid timely in MGNREGA, however, there ... read..


EC allots 'Torch Light' symbol to Makkal Needhi Maiam ahead of Puducherry assembly elections
Puducherry | February 17, 2026 11:50:34 AM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notification allotting the "Torch Light" symbol to the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in Puducherry. ... read..


4 Rashtriya Rifles, BDA organise snow marathon in Bhaderwah under Operation Sadbhavna to honour fallen soldiers, promote tourism
Bhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 17, 2026 11:50:31 AM IST
The 4 Rashtriya Rifles regiment of the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA), organised a 5 km snow marathon in Bhaderwah under Operation Sadbhavna on Monday, paying tribute to ten soldiers who lost their lives in an ... read..


Tamil Nadu finance minister presents 2026-27 interim budget; highlights growth, women, and Tamil culture
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 11:50:28 AM IST
Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Saturday presented the interim budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the state assembly. ... read..


"Black Box Burned?": Sanjay Raut questions alleged technical lapses in Baramati plane crash
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2026 11:50:18 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday supported suspicions within the Pawar family over the January 28 plane crash that killed former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, calling the burned condition of the aircraft's black box "mysterious" a ... read..


Union MoS Health Anupriya Patel pushes for AI literacy, says "will reduce doctor's burden of routine work"
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 11:50:17 AM IST
Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Tuesday stressed on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the health sector, adding that it cannot take place of doctors, but reduce the burden of their routine work. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Madurai HC dismisses bail pleas of police personnel in Sivaganga custodial death case
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 11:20:38 AM IST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed the bail petitions filed by four police personnel accused in the custodial death of 29-year-old temple security guard B. Ajith Kumar in Sivaganga district. ... read..


"Lots of speculation happening, AICC will be final decision maker": Congress MP Vijay Vasanth on alliance talks with DMK
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 11:20:30 AM IST
Congress MP Vijay Kumar alias Vijay Vasanth on Tuesday acknowledged that there are lot of speculations in the political arena of the alliance between the Congress and the DMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls, asserting that the final call will b ... read..


AI can address health inequities, but cannot replace human touch: Union MoS Health Anupriya Patel
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 11:20:19 AM IST
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare on Tuesday. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Karur Police register case against BJP district president over remarks on MP Jothi Mani
Karur (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 10:51:19 AM IST
The Karur Town Police have registered a case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) District President Senthil Nathan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Congress Member of Parliament Jothimani during a protest held in the town earlier this mont ... read..


Innovators must co-create AI with healthcare experts, ensure validation: Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 10:51:15 AM IST
Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul on Monday urged innovators in the healthcare sector to co-create artificial intelligence (AI) solutions with medical and public health experts, stressing that validation and regulatory compliance are essential for adoption wit ... read..


"Truth about everyone should be brought out": BJP's Dilip Ghosh calls for punishment after ECI suspends 7 officials
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 17, 2026 10:51:11 AM IST
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said on Tuesday that the truth must come out after the Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended seven officials in West Bengal over the alleged misconduct linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. ... read..


Indore Man kills girlfriend, rapes dead body; arrested
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 10:51:07 AM IST
Indore police arrested a 24-year-old MBA student for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, raping her dead body, and later attempting to contact her spirit through tantric rituals after fleeing to Mumbai, officials said. ... read..


"India is democratising AI, technology": CPRG director Ramanand at AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 10:50:58 AM IST
Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) Director Dr Ramanand on Tuesday hailed the AI Impact Summit stating that the event sends a message that India is democratising both AI and technology. ... read..


'Workers to protest govt policies at UP Assembly today': State Congress President Ajay Rai
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 10:20:27 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Tuesday said that the Congress party workers will lay a siege to the State Assembly to raise issues such as the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and market demoli ... read..


Union Minister JP Nadda to launch SAHI and BODH initiative at India AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 10:20:26 AM IST
Health and Family Welfare Union Minister, JP Nadda, will launch two landmark national initiatives, one the Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India (SAHI), and the other the Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI (BODH), at the ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi gives no respect to seniors": BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra claims Congress leaders feeling 'suffocated'
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 10:20:24 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manan Kumar Mishra criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that senior party members are feeling "suffocated" under his leadership. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Seven injured after 60-foot temple chariot topples in Vellore
Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 10:20:22 AM IST
Seven people sustained serious injuries after a 60-foot temple chariot toppled during the annual Mayana Kollai festival held on the banks of the Palar River in Vellore district. ... read..


"Nervous yet excited": Students kick off CBSE 2026 board exams across country
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 10:20:21 AM IST
Lakhs of students across the country appeared for the first day of the CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Exams on Tuesday. Students arriving with their admit cards and stationery mark the start of a month-long examination. ... read..


Odisha CM Majhi chairs high-level meeting on SOP for counting Sri Mandir Ratna Bhandar jewellery
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 17, 2026 9:50:51 AM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting over the counting of Sri Mandir Ratna Bhandar's Jewellery in Bhubaneswar. ... read..


Posters welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron put up across Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra), | February 17, 2026 9:50:49 AM IST
Posters and hoardings welcoming the French President Emmanuel Macron have been put up across Mumbai as he began his official visit to India from February 16 to 19. ... read..


Shop, warehouse sealed in Greater Noida after multiple residents fall ill from kuttu flour
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 9:50:46 AM IST
A retail shop and a primary warehouse were sealed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar police in connection with food poisoning across multiple residential societies in Greater Noida. The action was initiated after several residents of Supertech Ecovillage-3, Royal ... read..


"DMK cannot form government without Congress support": TVK's CTR Nirmal Kumar
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 9:50:42 AM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) joint general secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar questioned the stability of the DMK government, asserting that the ruling party cannot return to power in Tamil Nadu without Congress support. ... read..


Telangana BJP chief expresses gratitude to people over municipal polls mandate
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 17, 2026 9:50:38 AM IST
Telangana BJP Chief Ramchander Rao on Tuesday expressed happiness over party's performance in the recent state civic polls, stating that for the first time it has been able to secure both mayor and deputy mayor positions in a municipal corporation. ... read..


Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrives in Jaipur to launch Bharat-VISTAAR
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 17, 2026 9:50:37 AM IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived at Jaipur airport on Tuesday ahead of the scheduled launch of the new digital companion 'Bharat-VISTAAR', aimed at benefiting farmers across the country. ... read..


Haryana: Man shot dead outside private hospital in Rohtak
Rohtak (Haryana) | February 17, 2026 9:20:55 AM IST
A young man was killed on the spot after two unidentified assailants opened fire outside a private hospital on the Delhi Bypass. ... read..


Google releases 'Ring of Fire' animation for first solar eclipse of 2026
California | February 17, 2026 9:20:54 AM IST
As the first solar eclipse of 2026 unfolds today, February 17, Google has introduced a special interactive animation on its Search page to mark the annular "Ring of Fire" event, allowing users worldwide to experience the celestial phenomenon virtually. ... read..


"Intelligence, rationality make technology useful": PM Modi underlines public interest focus of AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 9:20:52 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said intelligence and rationality are essential to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits society, underlining the public interest focus of the India AI Impact Summit. ... read..


Twin brothers from Odisha secure identical marks in JEE-Main 2026
Kota (Rajasthan) | February 17, 2026 9:20:49 AM IST
Twin brothers Mahroof and Masroor Ahmed Khan from Bhubaneswar have secured identical scores in the JEE-Main 2026 Session 1 examination. ... read..


Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', AQI at 259
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 9:20:46 AM IST
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 259 around 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..


"75 per cent is allocated to Metro and road flyovers...": Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde on MMRDA's budget
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2026 9:20:41 AM IST
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Monday said that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority's (MMRDA) budget of Rs. 48 thousand crores has been approved today, with 75 per cent allocated for Metro and flyover development. ... read..


"You don't deserve that chair": Navjot Kaur Sidhu launches sharp criticism of Rahul Gandhi
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2026 8:51:06 AM IST
Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has launched a scathing critique of Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition of being completely "disconnected from ground realities" and failing to address internal corruption in the Punjab unit. ... read..


BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves motion to expel Rahul Gandhi, citing Parliamentary Precedents
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 8:51:05 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has initiated a substantive motion seeking the expulsion of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament. ... read..


Congress-DMK alliance intact, AICC will lead seat-sharing talks for Tamil Nadu polls: K Selvaperunthagai
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 17, 2026 8:51:03 AM IST
Congress Tamil Nadu state president K Selvaperunthagai said that all decisions regarding the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will be taken by the party's central leadership, stressing that the state unit will abide by the directives of All India Co ... read..


"We've transferred this case with proofs to Centre": Assam CM on Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pak links
Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2026 8:51:00 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the investigation into the alleged Pakistan links of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has been transferred to the Central government, along with all the evidence. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami assures swift grievance redressal at 'Mukhya Sevak Ki Chaupal' in Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2026 8:50:58 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday participated in the "Mukhya Sevak Ki Chaupal" programme held under the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" campaign at Village Aryanagar (Gajiwali), Shyampur Kangri in rural Haridwar. ... read..


"Bengal youth has no option but to hunt for jobs in other states": BJP MP Raju Bista launches Chakri Chai Bangla Campaign
Siliguri (West Bengal) | February 17, 2026 8:50:55 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party has launched Chakri Chai Bangla Campaign here against job crisis in West Bengal under the Trinamool Congress regime. ... read..


Congress Syed Naseer Hussain says, India-US interim trade deal seems like "surrendering our sovereignty"
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 8:50:53 AM IST
Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain launched a scathing attack on the Central government, alleging that the recent India-US interim trade framework was signed under pressure. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets BJP leaders to review development works
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2026 8:20:53 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Rajya Sabha MP and State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party Mahendra Bhatt, Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi, MLA Khajan Das, and MLA Premchand Aggarwal at his official residence. ... read..


CCPA takes action against E-commerce entities for selling toys that violates mandatory Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 7:50:33 AM IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken strict action against e-commerce entities and sellers for the sale of toys in violation of the mandatory Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 and prescribed Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standard ... read..


Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal joins Raijor Dal ahead of Assam polls
Guwahati (Assam) | February 17, 2026 7:20:39 AM IST
Three-time Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal has officially joined the Raijor Dal party, signalling a shift in the political landscape of Guwahati, Assam. Following the induction, Raijor Dal founder and president Akhil Gogoi expressed confidence in the par ... read..


UMCRS holds press conference in Agartala, raises demand for Roman script
Agartala (Tripura) | February 17, 2026 6:50:45 AM IST
The United Movement Committee for Roman Script (UMCRS), a joint movement committee jointly initiated by Twipra Students' Federation (TSF) and Tipra Indigenous Students' Federation (TISF), held a press meet on Sunday and briefed on their demand, expectatio ... read..


Delhi mother appeals for justice after son killed by minor driver making "reels"
New Delhi | February 17, 2026 6:50:43 AM IST
Inna Makan, the mother of the 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who died in a road accident after an SUV driven allegedly by a minor collided with his motorcycle, appeals for justice. ... read..


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