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Worked to bring positive change: Delhi CM on govt's first anniversary

Gupta and her Council of Ministers took oath on February 20, 2025 following the BJP's massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections held last year

Worked to bring positive change: Delhi CM on govt's first anniversary
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail in murder case

The trial court, in Oct 2022, framed charges against Kumar under IPC sections dealing with murder, criminal conspiracy, intimidation and rioting with a deadly weapon

Delhi HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail in murder case
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

Is that milk? One in three samples fails quality tests nationwide

As India's dairy production reaches record highs, synthetic milk rackets are compromising the nation's foundational staple

Is that milk? One in three samples fails quality tests nationwide
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

New terminal of Guwahati airport to begin operations from Feb 22: Assam CM

The airport is named after Assam's first chief minister, whose 80-foot statue was also unveiled by Modi outside the terminal

New terminal of Guwahati airport to begin operations from Feb 22: Assam CM
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

India joins US-led 'Pax Silica' tech supply chain bloc at AI Summit

India joins US-led Pax Silica coalition at AI Summit in Delhi, strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, semiconductors and artificial intelligence supply chains

India joins US-led 'Pax Silica' tech supply chain bloc at AI Summit
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

What is Pax Silica, the US-led AI supply chain bloc India joined today?

India joined Pax Silica at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, becoming part of a US-led push to build reliable supply chains for AI and key minerals needed for future industries

What is Pax Silica, the US-led AI supply chain bloc India joined today?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

French President Macron wraps up India visit with a 'Thank You India' video

With Dhurandhar's title track in the background, the short clip revisits Macron's warm welcome, social interactions and diplomatic discussions during his two-day visit to India

French President Macron wraps up India visit with a 'Thank You India' video
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Global food systems under strain, AI can transform agriculture: Fadnavis

At the India AI Impact Summit, Fadnavis said agriculture is not just an economic activity but a pillar of livelihood, social stability, and national security for countries of the Global South

Global food systems under strain, AI can transform agriculture: Fadnavis
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:42 AM IST

How Hyderabad biryani chains probe exposed ₹70,000 cr tax evasion scam

A routine investigation in Hyderabad uncovered a nationwide restaurant billing scam, where AI analysis of 60 TB data revealed ₹70,000 crore in suppressed sales since 2019-20

How Hyderabad biryani chains probe exposed ₹70,000 cr tax evasion scam
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

Stones hurled during Shivaji Jayanti procession in Karnataka's Bagalkote

The incident occurred on Thursday in the old city when the procession, which began around 3:30 pm, was passing through the mosque area, officials said

Stones hurled during Shivaji Jayanti procession in Karnataka's Bagalkote
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

AI Summit day 5: Traffic curbs on key Delhi roads today; check details

Traffic restrictions will be in place across key Delhi roads during peak hours as VVIP movement linked to the AI Impact Summit is scheduled. Commuters are advised to plan ahead

AI Summit day 5: Traffic curbs on key Delhi roads today; check details
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

India attends 1st meet of Trump's 'Board of Peace' on Gaza as observer

Namgya Khampa, Charge d'affaires at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, represented New Delhi at the session held at the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace

India attends 1st meet of Trump's 'Board of Peace' on Gaza as observer
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

MP CM apologises after minister uses unparliamentary word for LoP Singhar

During the discussion on the motion of thanks on the Governor's address in the Assembly on Thursday, the parliamentary affairs minister lost his cool, triggering an uproar

MP CM apologises after minister uses unparliamentary word for LoP Singhar
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' levels again despite rising mercury

Nineteen stations record poor air quality as overall AQI rises to 203; temperatures set to climb above normal and morning mist likely to persist over the coming week

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' levels again despite rising mercury
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

UP govt, IOCL sign MoU for Gorakhpur's international cricket stadium

The stadium will have a 30,000-seat capacity and feature modern facilities like pitches, practice areas, floodlights, and high-end sports infrastructure

UP govt, IOCL sign MoU for Gorakhpur's international cricket stadium
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Tharoor praises AI Summit, says some glitches can happen at any large event

His remarks come a day after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi dubbed the ongoing AI Summit in Delhi a 'disorganised PR spectacle' and alleged that Chinese products were being showcased there

Tharoor praises AI Summit, says some glitches can happen at any large event
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:56 AM IST

North India braces for warmer days as IMD predicts rise in temperatures

According to the latest IMD bulletin, both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to rise across large parts of the country, signalling a gradual seasonal transition

North India braces for warmer days as IMD predicts rise in temperatures
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:51 AM IST

Datanomics: India's fake news challenge grows amid rising AI misuse

Misinformation rises sharply despite laws and fact checks

Datanomics: India's fake news challenge grows amid rising AI misuse
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

AAIB to issue preliminary report on Baramati Learjet 45 plane crash: MoCA

AAIB to release preliminary report within 30 days; DGCA audit of VSR Ventures and other non-scheduled operators underway after Baramati Learjet crash

AAIB to issue preliminary report on Baramati Learjet 45 plane crash: MoCA
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

EC asks 22 states, UTs to prepare for next phase of SIR expected in April

In Bihar, the SIR exercise was completed and is ongoing in nine states and three UTs

EC asks 22 states, UTs to prepare for next phase of SIR expected in April
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST