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IMD forecasts temperature rise across India; Delhi receives light rain

IMD has forecast a rise in minimum temperatures across northwest and central India as winter recedes. Rain and snowfall may hit hill states, while Delhi is likely to see light rain and thunderstorms

IMD forecasts temperature rise across India; Delhi receives light rain
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

AI, machine learning reshaping trajectory of human civilisation: JK L-G

The L-G said that India's campuses have evolved beyond mere degree-granting institutions and have transformed into factories of ideas and workshops of innovation

AI, machine learning reshaping trajectory of human civilisation: JK L-G
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:03 AM IST

Freed after 43 years, Indian-origin man denied bail in deportation case

Subramanyam Vedam, 64, will remain in custody while he appeals a 1999 deportation order

Freed after 43 years, Indian-origin man denied bail in deportation case
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Datanomics: OTP scams topped cyber fraud as Telangana became a hotspot

The new norms are slated to kick in from April 1

Datanomics: OTP scams topped cyber fraud as Telangana became a hotspot
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Delhi Police identifies person involved in theft at India AI Summit

Yadav said that the theft of his products was "difficult and painful," noting it occurred during a security shutdown for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit

Delhi Police identifies person involved in theft at India AI Summit
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Social media firms resist Ramdev's plea, flag risks to satire and news

Platforms told the Delhi HC that Ramdev's takedown demands could curb satire, commentary and reportage, even as the court sought a consolidated list of posts he wants removed under personality rights

Social media firms resist Ramdev's plea, flag risks to satire and news
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:37 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

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