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Youngest speaker Ranvir, 8, inspires at India S...
Eight-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva became the youngest keynote speaker at ...
Trump repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claim
US President Donald Trump again said he halted an India-Pakistan confl...
India backs 100+ nations against Israel’s West ...
India has joined more than 100 countries in criticising Israel’s recen...
UK denies US use of RAF base for Iran strike
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PM Modi pitches India as global AI leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched India as a trusted and inclusive global hub for artificial intelligence, calling for technology that is developed domestically and deployed for the benefit of the world. Speaking at the high-profile India AI Impact...
PM Modi champions democratic AI at Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented India’s human-centric vision for artificial intelligence, saying the technology must serve peo...
Gujarat tables record ₹4.08 lakh cr budget
The Gujarat government presented its biggest-ever budget for 2026‑27, with a total of ₹4,08,053 crore. The budget was announced by Finance Minist...
India eyes top-three global AI rank by 2047
India has set its sights on becoming one of the world’s three leading artificial intelligence powers by 2047, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi o...
PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron meet to boost ties
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai today for a three‑day visit to India, marking his fourth trip to the country and his first to ...
technology
Meta CEO faces social media addiction trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on February 18 for a high-profile trial over claims that social media plat...
AI converts PM’s speech into 11 languag...
In a first-of-its-kind demonstration of artificial intelligence for inclusive communication, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at ...
Sarvam Kaze puts India in AI smart glass...
In a significant step for India’s deep-tech ecosystem, Sarvam AI has launched Kaze, an AI smart-glasses platform bu...
Apple expands into video podcasts
Apple is reshaping its Podcasts platform with a strong push into video, reflecting a broader industry trend where a...
Nokia’s win halts Acer, Asus sales
A major patent battle has forced Acer and Asus to suspend direct PC sales in Germany, after Nokia secured a court-o...
Apple opens Borivali store on Feb 26
Apple is set to launch its sixth official retail store in India on February 26, marking another milestone in its st...
health
Kerala infant donor saves 4 lives
In a heart-rending yet inspiring story from Kerala, a 10-month-old baby has become the youngest organ donor in the State, helping save four lives...
AI stethoscopes help bridge screening gaps
Artificial intelligence-enabled digital stethoscopes could significantly improve health screenings, especially in areas with limited access to sp...
Bird flu alert in Tamil Nadu after mass crow deaths
Tamil Nadu has issued a bird flu alert following the sudden deaths of more than 1,000 crows in Chennai and nearby areas, including Adyar, Pallika...
lifestyle
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dies at 53
There are some actors who become famous, and then there are a few who become part of the emotional memory of television....
Alia Bhatt joins star presenters at BAFTA 2026
Actor Alia Bhatt will be one of the presenters at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), sche...
Salim Khan recovering after brain haemorrhage
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is stable and responding to treatment at Lilavati Hospital after suf...
Baba Ramdev personality rights clash with online satire
In a digital showdown that pits reputation against free expression, social media giants X (formerly ...
Nita Ambani hosts Queen Rania with elegance
In a warm and culturally rich reception, Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan was welcomed in Mumbai by...
national
Shillong MP Syngkon dies at 54
Dr Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, the Lok Sabha MP from Shillong, passed away on February 19 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 54. The fi...
INS Aridhaman to bolster India’s sea security
India is preparing to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, in 2026, marking a major milestone in strength...
Ramazan fasts begin across India
Millions of Muslims across India began observing the holy month of Ramazan on Thursday, following the sighting of the crescent moon on the evenin...
India to stop Ravi river flow to Pakistan
India is set to halt surplus water from the Ravi River that has traditionally flowed into Pakistan, following the near completion of the Shahpur ...
Bill Gates to speak at India AI Summit
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the India AI Impact Summit and deliver his keynote address as scheduled, his team confirmed, putting ...
Ajit Pawar plane black boxes damaged in fire
The investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of senior Maharashtra leader Ajit Pawar has become more complex after both black box...
opinion
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
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Youngest speaker Ranvir, 8, inspires at India Summit
Eight-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva became the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. He shared insights on AI, met...
Trump repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claim
US President Donald Trump again said he halted an India-Pakistan conflict by threatening steep tariffs, claiming 11 aircraft were downed and 25 m...
Burj Khalifa shines in tricolour for India AI Summit 2026
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai illuminated in India’s tricolour to celebrate the India AI Impact Summit, showcasing messages on artificial intelligenc...
world news
Trump orders alien and UFO files to be made public
On 20 February 2026, US President Donald Trump ordered the government to release files on UFOs, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and possible...
Prince Andrew arrested, released under probe
On February 19, 2026, former UK royal Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, was arrested by British police on suspicion of miscondu...
India backs 100+ nations against Israel’s West Bank plans
India has joined more than 100 countries in criticising Israel’s recent actions in the West Bank, calling them illegal and a threat to peace effo...