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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected as leader of the parliamentary party by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmakers

BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

Bill Gates to skip AI Summit, say govt sources; his foundation says he will

A spokesperson for his foundation in an emailed response to PTI said, "Bill Gates is attending the AI Impact Summit. He will be delivering his keynote as scheduled"

Bill Gates to skip AI Summit, say govt sources; his foundation says he will
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

AWS India, Yotta to provide hybrid cloud infra for Meghraj 2.0 initiative

Amazon Web Services India and Yotta Data Services will collaborate to deploy a hybrid cloud infrastructure for the National Informatics Centre's Meghraj 2.0 initiative.

AWS India, Yotta to provide hybrid cloud infra for Meghraj 2.0 initiative
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:24 PM IST

NPCIL reconnects Tarapur Atomic Power Station's Unit-1 to power grid

An official release issued by the NPCIL said the life-extension activities were executed under "stringent regulatory oversight" and align with global nuclear safety standards

NPCIL reconnects Tarapur Atomic Power Station's Unit-1 to power grid
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:24 PM IST

Decision on J-K statehood soon, says Union Minister Arjun Meghwal

'You will get it but there is a process for it. I feel you will soon get to hear about a decision in this regard,' Meghwal said

Decision on J-K statehood soon, says Union Minister Arjun Meghwal
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

Bihar govt signs pacts for investments worth ₹468 cr at AI Impact Summit

According to an official statement, the Bihar government has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹468 crore with several major technology companies as well as with IIT Patna

Bihar govt signs pacts for investments worth ₹468 cr at AI Impact Summit
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:21 PM IST

Eternal partners with OpenAI to boost AI across Zomato, Blinkit, District

Eternal is strengthening AI infrastructure across its consumer and enterprise platforms, building AI as foundational infrastructure across its commerce ecosystem

Eternal partners with OpenAI to boost AI across Zomato, Blinkit, District
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

AI to reshape tech careers, coding won't stay core: Nandan Nilekani

Nilekani stressed that legacy system modernization can no longer be deferred, citing high maintenance costs, siloed data, and rising security risks

AI to reshape tech careers, coding won't stay core: Nandan Nilekani
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

Markolines Q3FY26 result: Net profit jumps 12% to ₹6.78 crore

For the nine months ended December 2025, PAT stood at ₹14.87 crore compared with ₹10.43 crore in the year-ago period, while revenue rose to ₹243.34 crore from ₹185.92 crore

Markolines Q3FY26 result: Net profit jumps 12% to ₹6.78 crore
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Diamond Power Q3FY26 results: Net profit up 693% to ₹49.72 crore

The Vadodara-based integrated power transmission and distribution solutions provider had reported a net profit of ₹6.27 crore in the year-ago period, a company statement said

Diamond Power Q3FY26 results: Net profit up 693% to ₹49.72 crore
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

CleanMax's ₹3,100 crore IPO to open on Feb 23, price band set

The company's IPO will conclude on February 25, while the bidding for anchor investors will take place on February 20

CleanMax's ₹3,100 crore IPO to open on Feb 23, price band set
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 4:05 PM IST

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

AI can save India up to ₹20,000 crore in port cargo handling: EAC-PM member

Speaking at session 'AI-Powered Ports: Reimagining Efficiency and Operations' at the AI Impact Summit here, Vallabh said India is emerging as a global leader in the field of new technology

AI can save India up to ₹20,000 crore in port cargo handling: EAC-PM member
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:57 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

AI powering next phase of digital infrastructure: Reliance Jio official

At the AI Impact Summit, the official said India stands nearly a decade ahead of many developed economies in building population-scale digital platforms

AI powering next phase of digital infrastructure: Reliance Jio official
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:45 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

UN Women calls for greater female participation in building AI tools

At the AI Impact Summit, UN Women Regional Director for Asia Pacific Christine Arab said the underrepresentation of women in AI development was creating systemic bias in the technology

UN Women calls for greater female participation in building AI tools
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

AI regulations enough for innovations to thrive: MoS Jitin Prasada

Speaking at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) New Delhi Symposium 2026, the minister emphasised that everyone should be able to reap the benefits of technology transformation

AI regulations enough for innovations to thrive: MoS Jitin Prasada
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:09 PM IST