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‘AI a force-multiplier': What PM Modi said on concerns over AI taking away jobs

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 05:05 am IST

"The government has launched one of the most ambitious skilling initiatives in the world," PM Modi said.(PTI)

PM Modi invites Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman to India, Om Birla hands over letter

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka.(X/Om Birla)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 05:04 am IST

Ex-Assam Cong chief Bhupen Borah to join BJP on Feb 22: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

File photo of Bhupen Borah.(ANI)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 05:05 am IST

Oman says ‘good progress’ made during US-Iran talks in Geneva

Iranian protesters hold placards and portraits as they demonstrate in front of United Nations office ahead of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva.(AP)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 05:48 am IST

Five injured, including firefighter, in explosion at New York church

Massive explosion

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 05:04 am IST

PM Modi, Macron renew defence pact, launch assembly line for H125 helicopters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron held up the bilateral partnership as a force of global stability and progress in a turbulent era. (AP)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 05:03 am IST

‘Cried like a child’: Businessman who filed case against Rajpal Yadav

Businessman Gopal Agrwal said that he met Rajpal Yadav through a common friend, MP Mithilesh Kumar. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 05:03 am IST

Regena Cassandrra has worked with directors who hurl abuses on set | Interview

Madhur Bhandarkar directed Regena Cassandrra in his upcoming film, The Wives.

Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:07 am IST

Ian Healy launches 5-minute rant after Australia exit T20 World Cup: ‘Duped us’

Ian Healy tore into Australia for the shambolic performance in the T20 World Cup. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 11:23 pm IST

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Anurag Kashyap says special effects work in Nishaanchi is ‘better’ than Sinners

Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:11 am IST

Anurag Kashyap has compared the special effects work in his film Nishaanchi with that of Ryan Coogler's Sinners.

Anil Kapoor says his wife Sunita's contribution is ‘tremendous’ in his career

Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor have three kids together.

Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:03 am IST

Mohsin Naqvi names ‘hero’ behind two billion viewers for IND-PAK T20 WC clash

Pakistan Cricket BoardChairman Mohsin Naqvi and President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 10:56 pm IST

KPMG partner in Australia fined $7,000 for using AI to cheat in AI training test

KPMG said that it will adopt measures to better identify violations going forward.(Bloomberg)

Published on Feb 17, 2026 10:54 pm IST

Who is Hemant Virmani? Indian-origin Amazon techie laid off after 11 years

Hemant Virmani was laid off from Amazon after 11.5 years. (LinkedIn/Hemant Virmani)

Published on Feb 17, 2026 09:30 pm IST

Cricket

Cricket Australia mulling hosting BBL opener in Chennai, final call with BCCI

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 10:54 pm IST

Cricket Australia wants to host the Big Bash League (BBL) 2026 opener in Chennai(BBL X)

Sourav Ganguly tells Pakistan Government to 'look after' Imran Khan's health

Sourav Ganguly is the latest former cricketer to lend support to Imran Khan,(ANI/AFP)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 10:54 pm IST

Ian Healy launches 5-minute rant after Australia exit T20 World Cup: ‘Duped us’

Ian Healy tore into Australia for the shambolic performance in the T20 World Cup. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 10:56 pm IST

Kapil, Gavaskar rise above petty politics, show grace by supporting Imran Khan

Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar have been really great friends with Imran Khan(AFP)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 10:55 pm IST

Australia knocked out after suffering their joint-worst T20 World Cup campaign

Mitchell Marsh's Australia were officially knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday(AFP)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 10:55 pm IST

Entertainment

Anurag Kashyap says special effects work in Nishaanchi is ‘better’ than Sinners

Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:11 am IST

Anurag Kashyap has compared the special effects work in his film Nishaanchi with that of Ryan Coogler's Sinners.

Regena Cassandrra has worked with directors who hurl abuses on set | Interview

Madhur Bhandarkar directed Regena Cassandrra in his upcoming film, The Wives.

Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:07 am IST

Anil Kapoor says his wife Sunita's contribution is ‘tremendous’ in his career

Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor have three kids together.

Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:03 am IST

French President Macron calls Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Zoya Akhtar ‘legends’

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron with Manoj Bajpayee, Anil Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar and others.

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 05:57 am IST

The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics

The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics

Published on Feb 18, 2026 01:44 am IST

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KPMG partner in Australia fined $7,000 for using AI to cheat in AI training test

Published on Feb 17, 2026 10:54 pm IST

KPMG said that it will adopt measures to better identify violations going forward.(Bloomberg)

Who is Hemant Virmani? Indian-origin Amazon techie laid off after 11 years

Hemant Virmani was laid off from Amazon after 11.5 years. (LinkedIn/Hemant Virmani)

Published on Feb 17, 2026 09:30 pm IST

'Can I get a Shiva Shambhu': SZA performs at Sadhguru’s Maha Shivratri event

The Maha Shivratri event was held on February 15 and 16 at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore.(Instagram/@imjustbesti)

Published on Feb 17, 2026 08:08 pm IST

Who is Kenisha Paliwal? Ivy-educated bride who married into the Haldiram family

Dubbed the “Haldiram wedding,” the event has been trending on social media for its scale and celebrity presence. (Indtagram/suchi_kapgate)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 06:53 pm IST

Bengaluru man uses Excel to track friendships, shares 6 years of data

The post drew mixed reactions online.(Unsplash/Representational image)

Published on Feb 17, 2026 05:32 pm IST

India News

Nvidia widens India bet with sovereign AI, Blackwell clusters and giga factories

Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:15 am IST

Nvidia’s AI Enterprise software and Nemotron open models help build AI agents (Official image)

After SIR, 13.4% deletions in Gujarat electoral rolls

Representational image. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 06:09 am IST

SC lays down 4-factor test to avoid undue sympathy in sentencing

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi (ANI)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 06:01 am IST

Congress plans farmers’ stir on US deal in five states and 1 UT

During the discussion on general budget, Gandhi had almost entirely focused on the India-US trade deal and later claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surrendered and betrayed India’s farmers. (Sansad TV)

Published on Feb 18, 2026 05:44 am IST

Karnataka HC quashes defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

The defamation case was filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in connection with newspaper advertisements. (Shrikant Singh)

Published on Feb 18, 2026 05:34 am IST

Astrology

Love and Relationship Horoscope Today for February 18, 2026

Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:00 am IST

Love and Relationship Horoscope for February 18, 2026(Freepik)

Horoscope Today: Daily astrological prediction for February 18, 2026

Horoscope Today: Daily astrological prediction for February 18, 2026(Canva)

Published on Feb 18, 2026 01:00 am IST

2026's first solar eclipse kicks off a new astrological cycle for 3 signs

‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse 2026

Published on Feb 17, 2026 03:45 pm IST

Horoscope Tomorrow, February 18, 2026, read predictions for all sun signs

Horoscope Tomorrow, February 18, 2026, read predictions for all sun signs(Freepik)

Published on Feb 17, 2026 09:00 am IST

Tarot Horoscope Today: Zodiac Sign Predictions for February 17, 2026

Tarot Horoscope Today: Zodiac Sign Predictions for February 17, 2026

Published on Feb 17, 2026 07:00 am IST

Love and Relationship Horoscope Today for February 17, 2026

Love and Relationship Horoscope Today for February 17, 2026

Published on Feb 17, 2026 06:01 am IST

Lifestyle

Europe loses hold on American tourists, woos Chinese, Indian travellers, survey shows

Published on Feb 18, 2026 04:33 am IST

Europe loses hold on American tourists, woos Chinese, Indian travellers, survey shows

Fitness coach shares one-pan Mediterranean chicken recipe with 46g protein

Salaar's one-pan Mediterranean chicken is high in protein and low in carbs and fat. (Pinterest)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 09:06 pm IST

Ramadan Mubarak 2026 wishes: 150+ Ramazan Kareem messages, images and greetings

Ramadan Mubarak 2026 wishes: Wish the best to your loved ones with these images.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 09:04 pm IST

Ambani’s badi bahu Shloka Mehta wows in shimmery ivory gown with dramatic train

Shloka Mehta turns heads in glamorous gown and exquisite accessories. (Instagram/@dmjatia)

Published on Feb 17, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Ramadan 2026 moon sighting: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Turkey announce crescent

Ramadan 2026 moon sighting: Ramadan 2026 starts on February 19 across many Asian countries. (AFP)

Published on Feb 17, 2026 08:23 pm IST

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Education

Solution can be simple if you are willing to observe: Sunita Williams to IIT-D students

Published on Jan 21, 2026 07:46 pm IST

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SSC CHSL Result 2025 News Live: Where, how to check Tier I results when out

SSC CHSL Result 2025 News Live: Where, how to check Combined Higher Secondary Tier I results when out

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 03:55 pm IST

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