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Bill Gates backs out of India AI Summit keynote
Bill Gates withdrew from the India AI Impact Summit keynote shortly be...
SC pulls up FSSAI on front-of-pack health warnings
The Supreme Court of India questioned Food Safety and Standards Author...
Ramazan fasts begin across India
Millions of Muslims across India began observing the holy month of Ram...
Galgotias University under fire for robodog row
Galgotias University apologised after a Chinese-made robotic dog was m...
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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 people and society. With the world looking for ethical guardrails in the age of algorithms, he emphasised that AI should be inclusive,...
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 ...
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...
technology
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 glasses ra...
In a significant step for India’s deep-tech ecosystem, Sarvam AI has launched Kaze, an AI smart-glasses platform built entirely in Indi...
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...
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...
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
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), scheduled to take place ...
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...
Shashi Tharoor applauds Priyanka Chopra at Harvard
At the Harvard India Conference 2026, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and actress‑producer Pri...
national
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...
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...
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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Bill Gates backs out of India AI Summit keynote
Bill Gates withdrew from the India AI Impact Summit keynote shortly before it began, citing focus on the event itself. The move comes amid media ...
SC pulls up FSSAI on front-of-pack health warnings
The Supreme Court of India questioned Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over delays in introducing front-of-pack warning label...
Galgotias University under fire for robodog row
Galgotias University apologised after a Chinese-made robotic dog was mistakenly presented as its own innovation at the India AI Impact Summit. Th...
world news
UK mandates 48-hour removal of non-consensual intimate images
The UK government is introducing a new rule requiring social media and tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of...
Trump critiques UK over Chagos deal
Tensions have flared between the UK and the US over the future of the Chagos Islands. President Donald Trump has criticised the UK’s plan to tran...
US-Iran war fears rise as forces build up
Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating as diplomacy struggles to resolve disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Washington...