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Tina Ambani skips ED questioning for second time in money laundering case

The former actor, summoned in connection with a money laundering case, did not appear before the federal probe agency on February 10 following which she was issued the fresh notice

Tina Ambani skips ED questioning for second time in money laundering case
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Assam FM Ajanta Neog presents ₹62,295 crore interim budget for FY27

Tabling her last budget before the state goes into polls, Neog said Assam is, at present, the fastest-growing state in India as per the RBI data

Assam FM Ajanta Neog presents ₹62,295 crore interim budget for FY27
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Farmers' interests safeguarded in India-US trade deal, reiterates Chouhan

Amid a war of words between Centre and Opposition on the US-India trade deal, Chouhan accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of levelling false allegations on a daily basis

Farmers' interests safeguarded in India-US trade deal, reiterates Chouhan
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

AI can bridge information gap in agriculture: MeitY secretary S Krishnan

On access to credit, the Secretary pointed to a persistent paradox in rural India where small farmers are legally not required to furnish collateral to borrow, yet are routinely asked to do so

AI can bridge information gap in agriculture: MeitY secretary S Krishnan
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Two Iranians nabbed with over 200 kg chemical substance off Gujarat coast

In a joint operation with the Coast Guard lasting eight to 10 hours, two Iranian nationals were apprehended with 203 packets of suspected chemicals around 8 pm on Monday

Two Iranians nabbed with over 200 kg chemical substance off Gujarat coast
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Registration fee to be charged for Char Dham Yatra to curb fake bookings

Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said a minimum fee of Rs 10 has been proposed to prevent fake registrations, a concern that has grown in recent years

Registration fee to be charged for Char Dham Yatra to curb fake bookings
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

AI will play pivotal role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat: Pradhan

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Pradhan called on the next generation to deepen their engagement with AI, strengthen teamwork, and explore the vast possibilities the technology unlocks

AI will play pivotal role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat: Pradhan
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

NGT clears Great Nicobar infra project, says adequate safeguards provided

Earlier, a batch of petitions challenged the clearances granted for the project, claiming violations of the Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) notification

NGT clears Great Nicobar infra project, says adequate safeguards provided
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

FM tables Interim Budget, accuses Centre of 'unfairly' treating Tamil Nadu

FM Thangam Thenarasu also accused Centre for attempting to create fiscal crisis in Tamil Nadu

FM tables Interim Budget, accuses Centre of 'unfairly' treating Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Schools in Mohali receive bomb threat, Fortis Hospital also mentioned

Mohali City SP Dilpreet Singh said there was also a mention of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in the email

Schools in Mohali receive bomb threat, Fortis Hospital also mentioned
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

Exciting to see Andhra's AI, technology driven growth, says Bill Gates

Following his visit to Amaravati, Gates expressed his admiration for the southern state's innovations across health, agriculture and education

Exciting to see Andhra's AI, technology driven growth, says Bill Gates
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

India AI Impact Expo powerful convergence of ideas, innovation: PM Modi

PM Modi on Monday inaugurated the Expo here featuring more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem

India AI Impact Expo powerful convergence of ideas, innovation: PM Modi
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

French President Macron to meet PM Modi today in Mumbai: What's on agenda

During the visit, Macron is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to travel to Mumbai on Tuesday for the meeting

French President Macron to meet PM Modi today in Mumbai: What's on agenda
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Meerut Metro to share Namo Bharat tracks, run at 120 kmph- fastest in India

In a first, the Meerut Metro will run on the same tracks and infra as the semi-high-speed Namo Bharat trains, creating an integrated transport model that combines regional rapid transit with metros

Meerut Metro to share Namo Bharat tracks, run at 120 kmph- fastest in India
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 9:24 AM IST

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' despite favourable weather; AQI at 259

Air quality dips back into 'poor' category with several monitoring stations recording 'very poor' levels; IMD forecasts rising temperatures for today, and light rain with gusty winds on February 18

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' despite favourable weather; AQI at 259
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

BJP's Nishikant Dubey moves substantive motion to expel Rahul Gandhi

Dubey argues the motion aims to 'expose the intentions of the Tukde Tukde gang to divide the country into pieces' and asserts that Parliament has previously expelled members through similar motions

BJP's Nishikant Dubey moves substantive motion to expel Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 8:37 AM IST

Gangster, 2 Pak nationals escape juvenile home after attacking cops in J-K

The three inmates, gangster Karajeet Singh alias Gugga, a resident of Dablehar in RS Pura, and Pakistani nationals, allegedly attacked the policemen before fleeing the facility

Gangster, 2 Pak nationals escape juvenile home after attacking cops in J-K
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Rohit Shetty firing case: Shooter among 7 held, intent was to 'instil fear'

Investigators said the crime was carried out by Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Shubham Lonkar with the intent to cause harm to the filmmaker and to instil fear and supremacy

Rohit Shetty firing case: Shooter among 7 held, intent was to 'instil fear'
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:22 AM IST

Rising mercury signals early seasonal shift; rain likely in several states

With temperatures climbing beyond seasonal norms, IMD forecasts contrasting weather - rain in northwest states, snow in the hills and humid, unsettled conditions along the southern coast

Rising mercury signals early seasonal shift; rain likely in several states
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress rally against India-US trade deal in Punjab

According to senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, the rally is expected to be held either on February 28 or March 1

Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress rally against India-US trade deal in Punjab
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST