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ED seizes Winzo bank accounts  worth Rs 590 crore under FEMA

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized bank accounts, fixed deposits, mutual funds and bonds of Winzo Pvt Ltd and its subsidiary Zo Pvt Ltd of Rs 590 crore under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, the agency said on Thursday.

2026-02-19T12:19:42.760948+00:00 IST

BJP state Secretary calls for dissolution of Sabarimala Board

As the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple continues to rock the state, BJP Kerala State Secretary Shobha Surendran called for the immediate dissolution of the Sabarimala Devaswom Board on Thursday.

2026-02-19T12:09:15.300937+00:00 IST

Climate change is the biggest global threat: Shivraj Singh Chouha

Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Climate change is today emerging as the biggest threat facing the world. Many countries around the world have previously resolved that steps will need to be taken to address the dangers of climate change. The government is taking steps," adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set some targets for the nation regarding this issue.

2026-02-19T12:08:34.254829+00:00 IST

Gujarat: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to launch Access pass

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, on February 20 (Friday), will launch the Access Pass Framework for Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) at Veraval, Gujarat.

2026-02-19T12:07:57.514796+00:00 IST

ED attaches properties worth Rs 82 crore in real estate fraud

The project is spread over a land area of 19 Kanal 15 Marla (approximately 2.47 acres) and consists of 147 commercial shops, 137 office spaces and two restaurant units, ED said on Thursday.

2026-02-19T11:50:33.141794+00:00 IST

DRDO conducts successful qualification test for Gaganyaan Drogue

RTRS is a specialised dynamic test facility being used extensively for high-speed aerodynamic and ballistic evaluations.

2026-02-19T11:49:36.705989+00:00 IST

Global fraternity must join hands to tackle evolving maritime challenges: Defence Minister inaugurates Exercise MILAN in Vizag

The Defence Minister was addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on February 19.

2026-02-19T11:41:44.432564+00:00 IST

"Opportunity to create our own models": IIT Jammu Director

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu Founding Director Manoj Singh Gaur on Thursday said that India has the potential to develop sovereign Artificial Intelligence models tailored for national needs and leveraging lessons from its digital infrastructure.

2026-02-19T11:29:16.997770+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh inaugurates MILAN-2026

During the inauguration, the Defence Minister extended a warm welcome to distinguished guests representing 74 countries. He asserted that MILAN 2026 stands as the largest and most inclusive edition to date.

2026-02-19T11:06:05.351764+00:00 IST

Supriya Sule urges Fadnavis to enhance Rohit Pawar’s security

Supriya Sule, MP, said that questions had been raised by Ajit Pawar's death with factual arguments.

2026-02-19T11:05:45.250741+00:00 IST

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Delhi HC, seeks custody of Dog Henry

The Delhi High Court issued notice to the respondent advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai on the petition.

2026-02-19T10:57:42.986790+00:00 IST

"Working for good of humanity": IIT Ropar Director Prof Rajeev Ahuja at AI Impact Summit

"President Macron told the audience that India has proven with its digital avatar what they have created, which nobody believed, but everybody believed what India has done when it comes to digital transactions or in that sphere...We will be the top country in the world when it comes to AI..," he said.

2026-02-19T10:44:54.861374+00:00 IST

We seek PM Modi's intervention to restore RDG to Himachal: Dy CM

Speaking with ANI before leaving for Delhi for a meeting scheduled on Friday, Agnihotri said the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet's visit had been planned earlier and was not convened specifically over the RDG issue.

2026-02-19T10:36:06.845295+00:00 IST

Meta AI tools empower Indian creators and businesses: Wang

"Small businesses talk to customers through WhatsApp business agents that they create in 10 minutes on their phones, and they use our Gen AI tools to create ads and reach customers way more efficiently than they ever could before," he said.

2026-02-19T09:55:49.791757+00:00 IST

First Global South AI summit in India to jumpstart progress

Founding Head of UNICRI's Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics praised India's leadership in hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 and called PM Modi's speech visionary, noting that the first Global South AI summit in India will jumpstart progress for the region and create opportunities for business, government, and others.

2026-02-19T09:55:10.367637+00:00 IST

Maharashtra CM pays tribute to Shivaji Maharaj

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday paid a heartfelt tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the birth anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Shivneri Fort in Pune.

2026-02-19T09:40:16.403543+00:00 IST

Canada eyes collaboration with India on critical minerals: Jager

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit, Jager said, "India is a vast country with great stores of both critical minerals and rare earth elements. There are lots of opportunities for Canada to work with India and to help supply India's needs as it grows bigger and better and faster."

2026-02-19T09:37:05.856794+00:00 IST

Sunetra Pawar's first public speech

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Thursday recalled former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar during her first public speech at an event organised to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Shivneri Fort in Pune.

2026-02-19T09:21:14.982807+00:00 IST

AI can boost outreach of govt schemes, says Yogita Swaroop

"We run helplines nationwide so that the outreach of our government schemes and program reach a vast audience. This particular field could help us immensely, where we can disseminate information in a much shorter time in various vernacular languages so that a person in Mizoram, Ladakh, Kerala can understand the local languages," she said.

2026-02-19T09:03:27.969852+00:00 IST

IAF to showcase full-spectrum capabilities in exercise Vayushakti

As the first, fastest, and fiercest responder, the IAF will highlight its capability to rapidly punish the enemy, dominate the operational environment from the outset, and decisively influence the course of operations by transforming tactical actions into strategic outcomes. The exercise will also provide glimpses of how the IAF plays a crucial role in humanitarian assistance and disaster management, offering rapid airlift and rescue and evacuation from conflict zones within the country as well as abroad.

2026-02-19T08:54:39.279448+00:00 IST

Largesse hampering economic growth: SC censures freebie schemes

The Court, on Wednesday, said that instead of distributing resources through freebie schemes, political parties should frame planned and structured policies aimed at long-term welfare, such as unemployment schemes and other development-oriented measures.

2026-02-19T08:42:50.017615+00:00 IST