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Indian passport jumps to 75th in Henley Index; visit 56 visa-free countries

Passport Ranking List 2026: India moves up 10 places in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, though its visa-free tally dips slightly to 56 destinations

Sweet treat to silent risk: How sugar may raise cancer, heart risk

Experts say refined sugars may do more than add calories because they can alter insulin response, raise cardiovascular risk and create conditions linked to cancer development

Why the same virus affects people differently, triggers varied outcomes

A new study shows that both our genes and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells, shaping how differently we respond to the same virus

AI Impact summit at Bharat Mandapam: Check entry timings, gate details

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a revised advisory for delegates attending the summit at Bharat Mandapam, detailing entry timings, gate access and parking arrangements

AI to boost productivity, not replace jobs: InfoEdge founder at AI Summit

InfoEdge Founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani said that young professionals should learn a few useful AI tools to make sure that they are not left behind

Dozens in Australia diagnosed with rare vision loss linked to tattoos

Researchers in Australia have documented 40 cases of tattoo-linked immune reaction that can inflame the eyes and potentially lead to permanent vision loss

Ethical AI is mandatory, not optional: Soha Ali Khan at AI Impact Summit

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Soha Ali Khan warned that as AI grows, women face rising online risks like deepfakes and data misuse, and said ethical safeguards are now essential, not optional

India's wholesale inflation stood at 1.81% in Jan, at a 10-month high

January 2026 WPI-based inflation: Positive rate of inflation in January 2026 was due to an increase in prices of the manufacture of basic metals, other manufacturing, and non-food articles

AI progress will not happen by 'drift', needs urgency: CEA Nageswaran

Nageswaran warned that without careful and calibrated action, rapid technological change could create social and economic instability

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Website designed to make it accessible to all

Accessibility options embedded within the India AI Impact Summit 2026 website enable users to customise text, contrast and layout for a more inclusive browsing experience

Traffic curbs in Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026: Check advisory here

AI Impact Summit begins at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi amid heightened security. Traffic curbs and route diversions are in place as CBSE board exams begin alongside the summit

Rs 1 crore per migrant? How Trump govt spent money on deportations

Senate Democrats say migrants were sent to remote nations at huge cost, with little oversight and many later returned home

Delhi AQI remains 'poor' amid hazy conditions; mercury to touch 30°C today

City records overall AQI of 218 with 24 stations in 'poor' category; IMD sees warmer days, clear skies and night-time mist, maximum temperature likely to reach 30 degrees Celsius today

AI Impact Summit 2026 kicks off in Delhi today: Key sessions to watch

India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20, bringing global leaders, tech CEOs together to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used for governance, jobs and public services

Which AI models will India unveil at 2026 Impact Summit: Details here

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw earlier said that India's home-grown AI models are ready for public release and will be presented at the summit

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Here's how to register for the mega event

Five-day summit begins in New Delhi today; applicants register on the official website, impact.indiaai.gov.in, via DigiYatra platform or by downloading the India AI Impact Summit mobile app

Govt planning new Rail Tech policy to cut dependence on foreign suppliers

Under the plan, the Railway board is expected to offer partial funding, technical help, and access to testing centres

IMD weather update: Rain, snow in hills; hot and humid weather along coast

IMD forecasts rain and snowfall in Himalayan states, possible thundershowers in north and central India, and hot, humid conditions along the west coast from February 16

Why Germany is turning to Indian nurses to fill growing workforce gap

Germany faces a shortage of up to 40,000 nurses as its ageing population strains hospitals, prompting a hiring push in India alongside new mobility and skills agreements

Cuba fuel crisis deepens as Trump tightens screws after Venezuela raid

Washington's tariff threat against oil suppliers is squeezing Cuba's energy lifeline, grounding flights and forcing rationing measures as Havana seeks support from partners including Brics states