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“NDA will win because we are with people”: BJP’s Tamilisai

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, asserting that the alliance stands firmly with the people.

2026-02-19T15:24:58.137175+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Over 40 lakh devotees expected for Attukal Pongala

The festival committee representatives said that preparations are gathering pace for one of the largest gatherings of women in the world.

2026-02-19T15:23:03.565283+00:00 IST

"Implementing local bodies decentralisation:" CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that Kerala remains the only state to have effectively implemented the decentralisation of power, with local bodies successfully delivering doorstep services and setting an exemplary standard in waste disposal.

2026-02-19T15:22:06.892071+00:00 IST

"Growth-oriented, Atmanirbhar Bharat supporting": Thales India VP

"The 2026 budget is a very growth-oriented and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' supporting budget. I say that because there is a significant effort made to support the civil aviation growth," Kanaglekar told ANI.

2026-02-19T15:21:17.964056+00:00 IST

ECI directs 22 states, UTs to complete preparatory work for...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of 22 States and Union Territories to complete preparatory work for the second phase of upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is expected to begin in April 2026.

2026-02-19T15:16:02.329699+00:00 IST

"We see big opportunities in AI”: Tamil Nadu Minister TRB Rajaa

Noting that the Tamil Nadu government sees big opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and it will focus heavily on AI when Dravidian Model 2.0 is launched, DMK leader and state minister Dr TRB Rajaa has said that the state will see "the first population-scale enablement with AI in India".

2026-02-19T14:56:19.324546+00:00 IST

NHRC takes sou motu cognisance of Mandya chemical plant

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of a fatal blast at a chemical plant in the Basaralu area of Mandya district in Karnataka, which claimed two lives and left four others injured.

2026-02-19T14:31:23.298830+00:00 IST

India-France bilateral relationship is at highest point, we want to do much more: French President

Asserting that India-France relations are at their "highest point," French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the two countries now share a Special Global Strategic Partnership which is unique and will expand further.

2026-02-19T14:09:13.232078+00:00 IST

J-K police arrests man with Pak-based Narco-terror links

According to the District Police Office Rajouri, the arrested individual has been identified as Sachin Kumar, alias Pamma, a resident of Sehar, Nowshera.

2026-02-19T14:08:18.618816+00:00 IST

Delhi govt inaugurates new Atal canteens to provide affordable...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Delhi Minister Ashish Sood and Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, launched the canteens aimed at providing affordable meals to residents across the city.

2026-02-19T14:01:06.833530+00:00 IST

TGHRC allows early departure of Muslim employees during Ramzan...

According to the circular issued by the TGHRC, the Muslim employees can leave the workplace at 4 PM.

2026-02-19T13:48:10.686807+00:00 IST

Odisha Addl. Labour Commissioner requests MEA intervention

"Since this matter relates to emigration issues, it is requested to kindly intervene in the matter and facilitate safe repatriation of above 6 workers to their native place, alongwith their legal dues." the letter read.

2026-02-19T13:37:24.450218+00:00 IST

SC to hold final hearing of pleas challenging CAA on May 5

The petitioners challenging the CAA Act will be heard on May 5 and for half a day on May 6. The respondent Union Government, supporting the legislation, will present its arguments during the remaining half of May 6 and continue on May 7.

2026-02-19T13:11:40.362458+00:00 IST

Ex-husband kills wife in Rangareddy apartment

Reportedly, the deceased woman had divorced him and married another person, which led to the murder. The Vanasthalipuram police reached the site of the incident promptly after receiving the information, and are currently investigating the incident.

2026-02-19T13:10:36.525063+00:00 IST

Positivity around the AI summit got diverted: BJD MP Sasmit Patra

"It is very unfortunate to see that a university as eminent as Galgotias making such a blunder....Unfortunately, by this one incident, the positivity around the AI summit got diverted...At this point, such incidents divert attention more to the negative than the positive. It is a learning for the govt and learning for the institutions," he said.

2026-02-19T12:53:06.546756+00:00 IST

Mother of 11-year-old survivor welcomes SC verdict

"My faith in justice is restored," the mother of the 11-year-old survivor welcomed the Supreme Court judgement that set aside an Allahabad High Court order on Thursday. The High Court's previous ruling had diluted charges against two men accused of sexually assaulting her daughter.

2026-02-19T12:49:45.284213+00:00 IST

Bishnu Prasad Sharma joins TMC ahead of West Bengal assembly poll

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma from Kurseong Assembly constituency joined the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday.

2026-02-19T12:43:14.508243+00:00 IST

Authentic Marathi flavours added to PM Modi's hospitality during his Mumbai visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Mumbai had a distinct local touch, with authentic Maharashtrian food served to him and the visiting French delegation during their stay at Lok Bhavan.

2026-02-19T12:41:56.357139+00:00 IST

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi after VCK suggest new INDIA Bloc leadership

As political parties prepare for high-stakes assembly elections in states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu later this year, the debate surrounding the leadership within the INDIA bloc takes centre stage.

2026-02-19T12:38:47.228271+00:00 IST

“India-UK FTA, fantastic foundation": UK Dy PM David Lammy

"I was very pleased to sign the tech security initiative when I was foreign secretary back in 2025 here in India, and we built on that arrangement. The free trade agreement is a fantastic foundation. 25 billion pounds worth of investment between our two countries over the next period is something that we can build on," Lammy told ANI on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-19T12:36:47.179587+00:00 IST

Bolivia's VP calls on VP Radhakrishnan on sidelines of AI Impact

During their discussions, both leaders expressed satisfaction with the current trajectory of bilateral relations and explored strategic opportunities to deepen cooperation across various key sectors.

2026-02-19T12:34:52.958857+00:00 IST