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UP man arrested for selling ganja-laced chocolates in Hyderabad

In a significant drug bust, the Excise police in Hyderabad arrested a man for allegedly selling ganja-infused thandai milk and chocolates in the Charminar area, ahead of the Holi festival.

2026-02-18T04:18:30.637920+00:00 IST

Delhi receives light rain; IMD predicts slight temperature dip

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the day, forecasting a slight temperature drop. Overall, the air quality remained in the "poor" category.

2026-02-18T04:18:25.220574+00:00 IST

Pune kidnapping sparks public outrage

A 21-year old girl was kidnapped in Pune by two men while she was with her mother and brother, triggering strong public reactions and protests, a senior police official said on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T04:15:18.913407+00:00 IST

PM Modi highlights India’s transformative potential

Replying to ANI's 'X' post of his text service interview, the Prime Minister wrote, "As India hosts the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, I've shared my thoughts on the transformative potential of AI, the role India can play in the AI revolution and more in this interview with ANI."

2026-02-18T03:58:54.116863+00:00 IST

Google CEO arrives in India for AI Impact Summit

Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrived here in the national capital on Wednesday for the Global AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-18T03:47:06.306804+00:00 IST

Indian Army Romeo Force organises free veterinary camp

The Indian Army's Romeo Force, part of the Rashtriya Rifles, organised a free veterinary camp under Operation Sadbhavana in the remotest hilly areas of Dharhal block in the Rajouri Sector, benefiting livestock owners across multiple villages in Jammu and Kashmir.

2026-02-18T03:46:45.806558+00:00 IST

BJD MLA Pratap Keshari Deb warns against misuse of AI

BJD MLA Pratap Keshari Deb on Wednesday said that the government should be very careful in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it can easily be misused.

2026-02-18T03:43:45.272616+00:00 IST

Manish Tewari questions alleged 2020 China Nuclear Test

In a post on X, citing a report by The Washington Post, Tewari questioned whether China carried out a nuclear test on June 22, 2020, just a week after the Galwan Valley clash, at a time when the world was grappling with the devastating impact of COVID-19.

2026-02-18T03:30:46.506276+00:00 IST

Suraj Revanna’s plea for release in sexual assault case rejected

The single bench of Judge Santosh Gajanana Bhat reviewed the petition filed by the accused Suraj Revanna on Tuesday.

2026-02-18T03:19:19.071088+00:00 IST

Kuno welcomes three new cubs as Indian Cheetah population rises

In a post on X, the minister said the development coincides with the third anniversary of the arrival of South African cheetahs in India. He described the occasion as a significant milestone, noting that Gamini, now a second-time mother, has added three new cubs to the park's growing cheetah population.

2026-02-18T03:18:37.709800+00:00 IST

IAF helicopters combat wildfires in Arunachal and Nagaland

At Walong in Arunachal Pradesh, IAF helicopters have successfully extinguished a major blaze after dropping an impressive 139,800 litres of water over the affected area.

2026-02-18T03:10:39.771592+00:00 IST

India to lead with AI revolution in agriculture: CM Sharma

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma lauded the launch of the AI-based digital infrastructure in agriculture (Bharat-VISTAAR), saying it will bring prosperity to farmers' lives and mark a new era in India's tech-led farmer welfare, similar to the Aadhaar-UPI digital revolution.

2026-02-18T03:03:27.318312+00:00 IST

Ash Wednesday observed in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi today

A special Holy Mass and prayer services were held on the occasion. The service was led by Thoothukudi Diocesan Bishop Stephen. During the ceremony, ashes were placed on the foreheads of the faithful.

2026-02-18T03:02:57.344349+00:00 IST

"India will be one of topmost AI powers": Amitabh Kant

Former G20 Sherpa of India and Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has emphasised India's goal towards artificial intelligence, stating that the country wants to grow with equality.

2026-02-18T03:01:13.808127+00:00 IST

7 Chhattisgarh State Civil Service officers promoted to IAS

The officers promoted to the IAS are: Durg Municipal Commissioner Sumit Agrawal, Bilaspur CEO Sandeep Kumar Agrawal, Tirthraj Agrawal, Leena Kosam, Saumil Ranjan Chaubey, Birendra Bahadur Panchbhai, and Ashish Kumar Tikariha.

2026-02-18T02:59:54.976245+00:00 IST

Manipur security forces arrest PLA ‘lieutenant’

The individual has been identified as Ningthoujam Ibungocha, also known as 38-year-old Sathouba Meitei, a resident of Nongdam Makha Leikai, Pukhri Achouba Mapal in Imphal East. He was apprehended from Yaingangpokpi Bazar under Yaingangpokpi Police Station. A mobile phone along with a SIM card was seized from his possession.

2026-02-18T02:59:17.287571+00:00 IST

"Govt repeatedly declined to answer any questions...": YSRCP

YSR Congress Party Chittoor MLC Bharath on Tuesday stated that the government has repeatedly denied discussion on the Indapur dairy and its connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in the Tirupati Laddu adulteration case.

2026-02-18T02:55:41.426970+00:00 IST

Defence Lawyer claims minor in fatal Dwarka Crash "Too Stressed"

The legal counsel for a minor accused of killing a 23 year old in a crash in Delhi's Dwarka has led to a controversy by appealing for sympathy for the teenager, citing "academic stress" and "trauma." Defence lawyer Lal Singh Thakur stated that the accused is struggling to focus on his board exams and is receiving threatening calls following the fatal SUV collision, arguing that the minor's decision not to flee the scene reflects commendable behaviour despite the gravity of the incident.

2026-02-18T02:54:48.684440+00:00 IST

QR-coded papers in place: Stat education minister

Speaking about the preparations, State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Tuesday said, "All preparations have been made to conduct the exams peacefully. The question papers also have QR codes and watermarks."

2026-02-18T02:52:56.223317+00:00 IST

AI strengthens transparency in food distribution: Sanjeev Chopra

"We have displayed how AI has been a critical component in our functioning for the past couple of years, in particular. What we were trying to do through technology is to bring about transparency. And what AI has done is to add another layer to that particular transparent functioning and to make it more responsive," he told ANI.

2026-02-18T02:51:55.801178+00:00 IST

"Big names, small vision": Congress' Supriya Shrinate

Highlighting a massive funding disparity, Shrinate claimed that while the United States spent 198 billion dollars on Artificial Intelligence last year, India's expenditure failed to reach even 1.9 billion dollars, despite the government's ambitious India AI Impact Summit goals.

2026-02-18T01:41:25.134789+00:00 IST