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A viral video showing a Mahindra Thar allegedly crashing into an NH-48 highway signboard has sparked online debate, with many questioning whether the dramatic clip is real or AI-generated. Moreover, a closer examination of the viral video revealed several inconsistencies. A video is going massively viral on social media showing a Mahindra Thar crashing directly into a…

Galgotias University faces controversy after a robotic dog and drone shown as in-house projects were identified as commercial devices. Here’s who owns and runs the institution. Galgotias University in Noida, Uttar Pradesh has come under controversy after a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit was allegedly presented as an in-house innovation but was later…

Neha is the longtime partner of Bobby Kabutar, a high-profile gunman and weapon supplier for the gang, who was also taken into custody. The Delhi Police Special Cell Counter Intelligence has arrested Khusnuma Ansari, alias Neha, a woman accused of managing a drug syndicate for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Neha is the longtime partner of Bobby Kabutar,…

The Crown Prince was in New Delhi to participate in the AI Impact Summit, underscoring the growing centrality of technology and innovation in India-UAE relations. India and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday deepened their fast-expanding strategic partnership with a strong push on artificial intelligence, advanced technology and investment, as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin…

Ashoka warned that within the next two days, Bengaluru would turn ‘stenchy’ as garbage was not being cleared, and garbage lorries and auto rickshaws were stranded on the outskirts. Garbage collection in Bengaluru is likely to be disrupted on Thursday due to the ongoing blockade of waste-laden compactors at Bellahalli landfill even as the issue snowballed into…

The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the Modi government and said the incident has brought “international embarrassement” for the country. Following the controversy, the University was asked to vacate the Expo. Amid the Galgotias University’s Robodog controversy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP government, accusing them of ‘copy-paste’. In a post…

Mallya, who left India in March 2016, is accused of defaulting on multiple loan repayments amounting to several thousand crores. He was declared a Fugitive Economic Offender in January 2019 by a special court hearing cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Following the declaration, extradition proceedings against him were initiated. Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya…

With inadequate police deployment to manage the surge, the situation remained tense for some time at Pune’s Shivneri Fort. At narrow entry and exit points such as the Hathi Darwaza and Ganesh Darwaza below the Amberkhana, several people moved forward simultaneously, triggering the stampede. A huge crowd assembled at Shivneri Fort in Pune district for Shivaji Jayanti,…

Galgotias University said Professor Neha Singh mistakenly presented a Chinese-made robotic dog “Orion” as its own during the India AI Impact Summit. The university clarified she was unaware of the robot’s origins and was not authorised to speak to the press, attributing the error to her enthusiasm on camera. Galgotias University has issued a formal statement on…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Ramzan, wishing peace and togetherness. Akhilesh Yadav, Kiren Rijiju, S Jaishankar and Priyanka Gandhi also extended greetings on X. The holy month begins on February 19 after the crescent moon sighting, with Muslims set to observe the first Roza on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes…

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reduced the sentence of the accused from seven years to three and a half years after medical evidence indicated that the survivor’s hymen was intact. Ejaculation without full penetration constitutes attempted rape and not actual rape, the Chhattisgarh High Court ruled on Monday. Consequently, the court reduced the sentence of the accused…

India has not yet confirmed or denied Washington’s claim that it has committed to stopping the procurement of Russian crude oil. Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said it has “no reason” to believe that India has changed its position on buying Russian oil, which it said is beneficial for both countries and maintains stability in the global…

The woman, who had remarried, had filed a domestic violence case against the man, because of which he could not return to Canada. Frustrated that a domestic violence case filed by her had prevented him from returning to Canada, where he worked at an IT firm, a man allegedly barged into his ex-wife’s house in Hyderabad and…

An exciting lineup is set for Day 4 of the AI Impact Summit in India. Among some of the key speakers today are names such as Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Wipro’s Executive Chairman Rishad Premji. Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and Gates Foundation Chair, is also expected to be present at the summit.…

Six days later, on February 10, the JJB granted the 17-year-old interim bail to enable him to appear for his Class 10 board examinations. The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), before which a 17-year-old boy appeared a day after he allegedly drove a speeding Mahindra Scorpio that killed 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra in Dwarka, observed that the minor…

At least 26 children died after allegedly consuming the cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh last year. The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently denied bail to Dr. Pravin Soni arrested last year for prescribing Coldrif cough syrup that led to the death of several children in Chhindwara district [Dr Praveen Soni v. The State of Madhya Pradesh] In an…

Hasin Jahan argued that Shami travels across countries and thus has sufficient resources and measures to contest the cases in Delhi. The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami on petitions filed by his wife seeking the transfer of various matrimonial proceedings, including her maintenance plea and domestic violence complaint, from West Bengal…

Petroleum crude usually constitutes about 80% of India’s total merchandise imports from Russia. India’s merchandise imports from Russia in January fell 40.48% to $2.86 billion compared to $4.81 billion in January 2025, according to latest data released on Monday, with the reduction largely on account of Indian refiners drastically cutting Russian crude purchases . Petroleum crude usually…

Renowned Hindi and Marathi actress Pravina Deshpande passed away at 60 after battling multiple myeloma since 2019. Known for Ghar Ek Mandir, Kumkum, and films like Ready, she faced skin eruptions, severe back pain, chemotherapy, and a bone marrow transplant during her cancer journey. The disease affects plasma cells and weakens bones. Pravina Deshpande, a renowned television…

Seven villagers, mostly children, have died within weeks in Chayasa village of Haryana’s Palwal district after suffering hepatitis, fever, vomiting and sudden liver failure, triggering panic among residents. A winter haze hangs low over Chayasa village in Haryana’s Palwal district. The handpumps creak as women draw water, children weave through narrow lanes, and conversations drop to whispers…

Opposition leaders have questioned how 75 files could be processed and signed within a short span, especially on a day when the state administration was reportedly preoccupied with the breaking news surrounding Ajit Pawar. A fresh controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over administrative decisions taken on January 28, the same day news of senior leader Ajit Pawar’s…

A schoolteacher was allegedly lured from Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun to a village in Madhya Pradesh as part of a honeytrap scheme. However, he was strangled to death there after he resisted being photographed with a woman in an objectionable manner. A murder case in Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district has unravelled into a failed honeytrap conspiracy that ended…

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee questioned the Election Commission after it declared certain documents invalid during an SIR hearing. She alleged voter deletions in Bengal, accused the poll body of bias, and claimed officials were being targeted. BJP countered that she fears the SIR exercise. A day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared certain documents…

The massive investment will cater to the development of artificial intelligence technology through “one of the world’s largest integrated energy-compute commitments”. The investment will be made till 2035 and the data centres will be powered by renewable energy, the company said in an exchange filing The Adani Group on Tuesday announced an investment of $100 billion to…

Bhupen Kumar Borah will join BJP on February 22, confirmed by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with Dilip Saikia present at the event. Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah will officially join the BJP on February 22 in the presence of state BJP President Dilip Saikia, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. “… Bhupen Borah will…

  Sahil Dhaneshra, who was going to his office, was killed after a Scorpio, allegedly driven by the minor, rammed his motorcycle head-on near Lal Bahadur Shastri College around 12 noon on February 3. The father of the teen whose SUV ran over a 23-year-old biker in Delhi earlier this month told NDTV that the tragic accident…

Tom Cooper, one of the world’s foremost aviation historians and analysts, says he has plenty of proof to back up his claim. The question of whether one particular strike was the straw that broke the camel’s back and made Pakistan approach the Indian side and push for a ceasefire after Operation Sindoor last year has long been…

Misri conveyed greetings to Shafiqur on his new role and reaffirmed India’s enduring support to Bangladesh, underscoring the people-centric nature of the ties. New Delhi: Signalling its intent to move on from the acrimony of the past, New Delhi on Tuesday reached out to Jamaat-e-Islami, which was once known for its hostility to India and now emerged…

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on behalf of Wangchuk’s wife submitted that some of the words attributed to the activist were never said by him. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Centre over translations of the transcripts of videos submitted by it against Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying it should be precise in the age…

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor spent a late evening in Bengaluru with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, combining street food with strategic conversation as the two spoke about the growing India-US partnership. Sharing photographs and videos on X, Surya said he welcomed the ambassador to Karnataka’s capital and hosted him over masala dosa and strong filter coffee…

IndiGo has extended cancellations of flights to several Central Asian and Caucasus cities amid rising tensions around Iran. The airline prioritises passenger safety while adjusting schedules to manage operational constraints caused by geopolitical developments. IndiGo on Monday extended the cancellation of flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent till March 28 due to developments related…

In Bhopal, Pritam Kushwaha, jailed earlier for axing his three sons to death, murdered 50-year-old woman who had sheltered him, stabbing her at an under-construction house. He died by suicide under a train, exposing a chilling past, broken trust, and a crime that shocked the city deeply. A man who had already served 18 years in jail…

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai for a three-day India visit and was welcomed at the airport by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. Macron will hold talks with PM Narendra Modi to deepen the India–France strategic partnership. The leaders will launch the Year of Innovation 2026 and discuss cooperation in defence, tech and digital sectors. French President…

Infighting, strain with allies to senior leaders’ comments: A look at the Congress’s poll position, alliances in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Bengal Be it the strain with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over power-sharing or Assam senior leader Bhupen Kumar Borah’s resignation which the party said he later withdrew or even the war of words involving…

Inna Makan seeks justice after Sahil Dhaneshra died in a Dwarka crash caused by a minor driving a Scorpio for fun reels. Police registered an FIR and the accused got interim bail. Inna Makan, the mother of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who died in a road accident in Delhi’s Dwarka, has appealed for strict action against the minor…

CCTV cameras installed near the house captured Dhamnotiya, arriving with the student on February 10. Roughly two and a half hours later, the same cameras recorded him leaving alone, carrying a bag. He lit incense sticks in a secluded corner of Panvel near Mumbai. He watched YouTube videos on “how to summon spirits.” He whispered apologies into…

‘The tax incentives announced in the Budget are designed to accelerate investment in this space, lower the cost of building advanced facilities and position India as a globally-competitive destination for data infrastructure,’ Modi said. With the Budget providing incentives to turbocharge investments in data centres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched India as a global hub…

The high-profile event, which will be held from February 16 to 20 at the Bharat Mandapam here, will focus on inclusive and impact-driven AI. The India AI Impact Summit, one of the biggest artificial intelligence conclaves in the Global South, will begin in New Delhi on Monday. The high-profile event, which will be held from February 16…

Mumbai Traffic Police have imposed major traffic restrictions on the Western Express Highway on Monday due to the visit of the PM Modi and the French President. Heavy Motor Vehicles are banned on 17th Feb from 8 AM to 9 PM between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. Exemptions include ambulances, fire brigade, police, and VIP security…

PM Modi said that New Delhi’s growing manufacturing base, expanding services sector and stronger MSMEs have empowered the country to conclude FTAs with 38 nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India now negotiates trade deals from a “position of strength” because of its growing manufacturing base, expanding services sector, and stronger MSMEs. In an exclusive…

Unless organisations in India abandon the myth that Indians are not private when implementing our new data protection law, they may be in for a surprise. Indians are not private and do not understand the right to privacy. So goes a myth that possibly emerged in lobbying circles during the years when India was trying to enact…

Vinod Khosla warned that AI would wipe out most expertise-based professions, though it could democratise access to healthcare and education Tech billionaire and venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has predicted that IT services and BPOs will “almost completely disappear” within five years due to artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Speaking to HT ahead of the India AI Summit, Khosla…

The centre was shut as several families refused to send their children after the Dalit helper, Sharmistha Sethi, was recruited as the helper to prepare food. The controversial Odisha anganwadi centre, which remained shut after protests erupted over the appointment of a Dalit anganwadi helper, finally resumed operations after the local administration stepped in. The district administration…

Earlier, AAP MLA from Ludhiana Central, Ashok Parashar Pappi, had also received threats, following which his security was enhanced and he was provided with a bulletproof vehicle. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Ludhiana’s Atam Nagar, Kulwant Sidhu, has reportedly been receiving threatening calls. The MLA confirmed the development and alleged that Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) terrorist…

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was shifted to Mohali to ensure access to advanced medical facilities at the multi-specialty hospital after experiencing exhaustion. Mann’s hospitalisation comes just a day before the Aam Aadmi Party’s mega ‘anti-drug rally’ in Moga on February 16. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali on February 15…

Day 1 will include a leadership session on leveraging AI for the future of learning and work, examining its impact on global employment and skills. Another session will explore how artificial intelligence can transform India’s judicial system by improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. India is all set to host the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026 from Monday…

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge compared the RSS to the “devil” and called the BJP its “shadow”, alleging money laundering and questioning the organisation’s funding sources, registration status and accountability under the Constitution. Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), likening it to the “devil” and describing the BJP…

“Oil companies in India, as in Europe, as probably in other parts of the world, look at availability, look at costs, look at risks and take the decisions that they feel are in their best interest,” Jaishankar said at an event held on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. New Delhi: India’s energy companies…

A YouTuber touring in Pakistan’s Karachi was left shocked after he found an Indian film being sold at the market- out in the open. The movie-in-question was ‘Dhurandhar’, which was being sold for just Rs 16! For those not aware, ‘Dhurandhar’ is banned in Pakistan. For two neighbouring countries that have been clashing with each other from…

The route will provide direct connectivity to major multinational hubs and corporate parks housing giants like Microsoft, TCS, Infosys, Adobe, and Oracle In a significant move to overhaul urban mobility in the National Capital Region, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the much-anticipated extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line. This 11.56-kilometre…

A speeding Indica overturned near Jindal flyover, Bengaluru, crashing into a KSRTC bus and killing five youths from Doddaballapur. A late-night drive ended in tragedy near Bengaluru’s Jindal flyover when a speeding car overturned and crashed into a state transport bus, killing all five youths inside the vehicle. The accident took place at around 11.30 PM within…

Two Canadian nationals had a memorable 7-hour sleeper class train ride in India, bonding with local children and experiencing community spirit. Two Canadian nationals travelling across India had a memorable train ride in the sleeper class after their cabin was gatecrashed by curious little children. In a now-viral Instagram post, Kim Greenwood shared how she accidentally booked…

Addressing the alarming HIV cases due to sexual transmission in Mizoram, its Health Minister Lalrinpuii called for immediate action, he said the situation is a ‘collective disgrace’ for the Mizo society. On the occasion of International Condom Day, the minister disclosed that 70 per cent of HIV cases are sexually transmitted, placing the state above the national…

The case took a grim turn when residents in Dwarkapuri alerted police about a foul smell coming from a locked house in their neighbourhood. An MBA student who had been missing for two days was found dead inside her classmate’s rented house in Indore on Friday, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the city. Police…

The plea calls for a CBI probe against Siddaramaiah and others into allegations that certain mining leases were illegally renewed during his tenure as Chief Minister. The petition seeking directions for the Governor to grant sanction to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a corruption case has been copy-pasted from an earlier complaint on the same issue, Karnataka…

The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Shwetambari Bhatt, wife of filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, in the alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case, questioning the Rajasthan Police over making her and her daughter accused. The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Shwetambari Bhatt, wife of filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, in connection with an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud…

The sudden cave-in trapped several workers beneath the rubble, triggering panic at the site. Eyewitnesses estimated that around 20 to 22 labourers were present when the incident took place. A child was killed while over a dozen labourers were left grievously injured in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad after an under-construction floor of a building structure collapsed on Friday.…

Ten-month-old Alin Sherin Abraham became Kerala’s youngest organ donor after a road accident. Her liver, kidneys, heart valve and eyes will save five people, including a six-month-old baby. In a hospital corridor filled with grief, a 10-month-old child became a quiet symbol of hope. Alin Sherin Abraham, a baby from Mallappally in Pathanamthitta, has become the youngest…

Partap Singh Bajwa criticised reported moves to expel Rahul Gandhi, calling it a dangerous precedent that weakens democracy and undermines Parliament’s role as the highest forum of accountability. Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday condemned reported moves to expel Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi,…

Addressing newspersons in Delhi, Saini alleged that AAP first showed false dreams to the people of Delhi and deceived them. Later, in Punjab, it made promises that remained unfulfilled, causing distress among the people there. Rebutting the allegations of the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that he tried to lure its MLA into BJP under “Operation Lotus”,…

Police claim to have cracked the case within 24 hours, revealing a twisted tale of love, betrayal, blackmail, and murder that began on Instagram and ended in a septic tank. A decomposed body of a 33-year-old woman was recovered from a septic tank in an empty plot in Bhopal’s Nishatpura area on Thursday evening. Police claim to…

India now ranks 75th in 2026, up from 85th in 2025 but has lost access to two countries to enter without a visa The latest edition of the Henley Passport Index is out, and it brings a curious twist for India. On paper, the country’s global mobility standing has improved. Yet, when you look at the raw…

Parameshwara said that the KSCA had been directed to follow the recommendations of the D’Cunha commission report. Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday cleared IPL matches at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium but will impose conditions. “The cabinet has decided to allow IPL matches to be played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. But conditions will be imposed and the…

The CANSSEA members staged a brief dharna outside its office complex for some time from 11 am. However, the protest did not impact the functioning of government offices in Kohima, with official work continuing as usual. The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) on Thursday joined in the nationwide strike called by the All…

“We have received an invitation from the US govt to join. We are currently considering this proposal and reviewing it,” Indian spokesperson said. Will India be going for the maiden meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, widely seen as his alternative to the Unitedin National in global conflict management? New Delhi is reviewing the…

Piyush Goyal criticised Rahul Gandhi for his claims regarding the India-US trade deal, labeling them as unfounded and accusing him of misleading farmers. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, dismissing his allegations on the India-US trade deal as “baseless” and accusing…

The incident took place around 6 pm near the Hanuman Temple on Kanpur Road. Preliminary information suggests the student was driving a Maruti Swift with his girlfriend when the accident occurred. A tragic road accident was reported in Lucknow’s Banthra area on Thursday evening after a speeding car allegedly driven by a Class 12 student returning from…

Bihar woman Kanchan Devi’s Rose Day celebration with her husband, wherein he gave him roses and a bottle of wine, has landed her in legal trouble, considering alcohol is banned in the eastern state. A woman’s ‘Rose Day’ celebrations in Bihar caused her to face police action and a raid, after a video of her giving her…

Addressing newspersons here, the AAP MLA from Sangrur Narinder Kaur Bharaj, along with party state media incharge Baltej Pannu, accused the BJP of approaching the former with inducements under its “Operation Lotus’’. Punjab ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday accused Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini of “attempting to lure one of its MLA to resign from…

In a purported clip, a voice resembling Tharoor appeared to praise Pakistan’s diplomatic strategy after it withdrew its boycott threat. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor reacted strongly to a viral video that falsely attributed remarks to him regarding Pakistan’s decision to reverse its proposed boycott of the high-stakes India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash. Dismissing the clip as…

2 Indians On ‘Donkey Route’ Redirected To Azerbaijan, Tortured On Livestream Two people from Gujarat’s Anand district who set out for the United States through an illegal migration, or the “Donkey Route”, have returned from what their family describes as a dungeon-like captivity in Azerbaijan, after a diplomatic intervention by the government. Dhruv Patel, 22, from Jhakharia…

The spokesperson’s statement came in light of a resurfaced clip from Trump’s press conference, where he is praising PM Modi, saying that “Modi is a great man, that he loves Trump.” The Ministry of External Affairs’s Official Spokesperson for Randhir Jaiswal addressed questions about a video in which U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said he “doesn’t want…

Earlier this week, Delhi Police registered an FIR under charges of criminal conspiracy in connection to the memoir’s leak. The move followed questions raised by India Today Digital over how an unpublished book reached Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Amid the ongoing row over former Army Chief General MM Naravane’s memoir Four Stars of Destiny, the Delhi Police…

Hardeep Singh Puri criticised Rahul Gandhi for making baseless allegations about Epstein and leaving without hearing the replies. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday hit back at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after the Congress leader referred to his alleged links with Jeffrey Epstein in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of making “baseless allegations” and walking…

A joint platform of ten central trade unions—including AITUC, INTUC, CITU, HMS, TUCC, SEWA, AIUTUC, AICCTU, LPF, and UTUC—has called for the strike. A nationwide strike, also known as Bharat Bandh, has been called on Thursday, by over 10 central trade and farmers’ unions. The strike protests against labour reforms and other policies that unions say weaken…

Over the last 12 months, Rekha Gupta noted that the administration discovered challenges as the seasons changed. The Delhi government has assumed full responsibility for the recent fatality in Janakpuri, where a motorcyclist died after falling into a pit dug for civil works, and initiated departmental inquiries into the incident, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday.…

Under the new guidelines, the composition of the senior designation committee has been changed to limit it to the Chief Justice and two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court of India has notified new guidelines for the designation of Senior Advocates. Titled ‘Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India,…

Deepinder Goyal revealed he received over 8,000 emails after inviting former employees to reconnect with Eternal, calling the response overwhelming and unexpected. As his post went viral, he even asked those who worked closely with him to “find my number and WhatsApp me,” sparking a flood of reactions online. Deepinder Goyal’s attempt to reconnect with former team…

Ahead of the upcoming AI summit in New Delhi, UNICEF released guidelines addressing the implications of AI for children and communities. On the eve of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit in New Delhi later this month, UNICEF has issued a detailed guideline about the “opportunities and risks to children, young people and their families, teachers and communities.”…

Bangladesh will hold its first general elections since the 2024 uprising that led to the ouster of then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, February 12 and Jamaat-e-Islami, leading an 11-party alliance, has emerged as the main rival to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition. Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman said that his party would work to build…

Police said the victims were Manish Kumar (35), his wife (around 32), and their three young children, Honey (8), Priyanshi (5) and Prateek (3) A suicide video recorded by the father and a message scribbled on the wall were found at a home in a village in Mathura where five members of a family were discovered dead…

The directive, and the inclusion of four previously-removed stanzas, will kick up a row, particularly as there was a fight between the BJP and the Congress on this topic last year. ‘Vande Mataram’, the national song, must be played  before the national anthem, i.e., ‘Jana, Gana, Mana’ at all government events and in all schools, the Union Home…

The Court held that tweets and articles accusing Adani Group of cronyism and illegality crossed the line from criticism into criminal defamation. A Gujarat court recently convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by the Adani Group and sentenced him to one year of imprisonment and a fine of ₹5,000 [Adani Enterprises Limited vs.…

The Delhi University (DU) on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that appeals seeking disclosure of information relating to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s degrees were an attempt to sensationalise the issue. Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta appeared for DU and stated that there was no merit in the matter. “This is only to sensationalise. There is…

US Lawmaker Greg Steube has introduced the ‘EXILE ACT’ that seeks to end the H-1B visa program. The move will impact Indians as the H-1B visas are used by a large number of Indian professionals to live and work in the US. A lawmaker in the United States has introduced a bill to end the H-1B visa…

Former Chief of Armed Staff General MM Naravane addressed the controversy surrounding his unpublished book, “Four Stars of Destiny,” after Rahul Gandhi displayed a copy, raising questions about its availability. Former Chief of Armed Staff (CoAS) General MM Naravane on Tuesday broke his silence on the controversy over his unpublished book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’, days after…

The sudden spike in patients suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting led to a rush at G.G. Hospital, with doctors and healthcare staff pressed into rapid response. Residents have also complained to the administration about possible contamination in drinking water pipelines, alleging that dirty water may have mixed with the supply. Fifteen cholera cases have been confirmed and…

Officials said Motta was taken into custody by the Haryana Police soon after he landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Tuesday. Fugitive alleged gangster Sombir Motta, wanted by the Haryana Police in connection with a murder case and the use of firearms, was deported from the United States to India on Tuesday in…

Taking a sharp dig at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswamy, who recently made remarks about the Congress-DMK alliance, Selvaperanthugai said the opposition leader should instead focus on the stability of his own party. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperanthugai on Tuesday dismissed speculation about internal discord within the INDIA alliance in the state, asserting…

The Aam Aadmi Party criticised the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal for joining Punjab’s anti-drug campaign, alleging their previous rule led to a massive spread of narcotics in the state. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for participating in a campaign against drugs in…

Haryana launches a major crackdown on veterinary NSAIDs lethal to vultures, inspecting 113 chemist shops and collecting 93 drug samples for lab testing. Experts warn drugs like diclofenac and nimesulide can kill vultures within 48 hours. BNHS lauds the state’s proactive enforcement as a national model, urging other states to adopt similar measures to safeguard biodiversity. In…