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Actor Sidharth Malhotra’s father passes away
Sunil Malhotra died in Delhi after a prolonged illness. Sidharth Malho...
Kunal Kamra faces Maharashtra panel
Comedian Kunal Kamra appeared before the Maharashtra Legislative Counc...
HiLITE Group gifts 47 cars to staff
Kozhikode-based HiLITE Group marked its 30th anniversary by gifting 47...
Hollywood actor Robert Duvall no more
Legendary actor Robert Duvall has died peacefully at 95. Celebrated fo...
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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 Minister Kanu Desai, marking his fifth consecutive year presenting the state budget. The plan shows an estimated surplus of ₹974 crore and...
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 ...
Sergio Gor highlights Indo-US defence ties
The United States has reaffirmed that its strategic partnership with India is growing stronger, with a special focus on defence cooperation and a...
Bill Gates meets Andhra Pradesh leaders
Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates visited Andhra Pradesh on Monday to discuss expanding technology‑driven collaborations in governance, public heal...
technology
Apple expands into video podcasts
Apple is reshaping its Podcasts platform with a strong push into video, reflecting a broader industry trend where audiences are increas...
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-ordered injunction ov...
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...
NVIDIA and Amazon collaborate for ease
NVIDIA has launched GeForce NOW on Amazon Fire TV Stick, letting users play PC games on their TVs without a console...
Tech titans head for India AI Impact Sum...
India is set to host one of its biggest technology events yet, the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi from...
Cisco launches One G300 AI networking ch...
Cisco Systems has launched a powerful new networking chip and router system designed specifically for artificial in...
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
Salim Khan recovering after brain haemorrhage
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is stable and responding to treatment at Lilavati Hospital after suffering a brain haemo...
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...
Shashi Tharoor applauds Priyanka Chopra at Harvard
At the Harvard India Conference 2026, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and actress‑producer Pri...
SC grants interim bail to Vikram Bhatt’s wife
The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Shwetambari Bhatt, wife of filmmaker Vikram B...
national
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...
Media flags AI threat to news revenue
At the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, senior editors and media executives made a strong case for recognising the value of professional journalism in...
DU bans campus protests for a month
Delhi University has imposed a one‑month ban on all protests, rallies, and public gatherings on its campus, effective February 17, 2026, citing c...
AI for all, PM Modi maps India’s plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the global community to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed and deployed for the large...
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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Actor Sidharth Malhotra’s father passes away
Sunil Malhotra died in Delhi after a prolonged illness. Sidharth Malhotra and wife Kiara Advani reached the capital to attend the last rites. The...
Kunal Kamra faces Maharashtra panel
Comedian Kunal Kamra appeared before the Maharashtra Legislative Council privileges committee in connection with his parody song on Eknath Shinde...
HiLITE Group gifts 47 cars to staff
Kozhikode-based HiLITE Group marked its 30th anniversary by gifting 47 cars worth ₹20 crore to employees. Luxury and popular SUVs were included. ...
world news
Sanae Takaichi secures second term as Japan’s PM
Japan has reaffirmed Sanae Takaichi as its prime minister following a decisive victory in the February 8, 2026, general elections. Lawmakers form...
Cricket legends appeal for Imran Khan’s health in jail
Fourteen former international cricket captains, including Indian legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to the Pakistan government, c...
India, France renew defence ties for next decade
India and France have decided to continue their defence cooperation for another 10 years, showing their strong and trusted partnership in the mil...