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Karnataka HC quashes BJP's defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

"Continuation of the proceedings in the trial court would amount to an abuse of the process of law. Accordingly, the proceedings against the fourth accused, Rahul Gandhi, are set aside," the court ordered.

2026-02-17T11:57:43.580197+00:00 IST

Congress leaders hold padayatra in Puducherry

Leaders of the Congress party, including General Secretary KC Venugopal, on Tuesday held a Padayatra in Puducherry, aiming to strengthen the party's outreach and reconnect with the people of the Union Territory.

2026-02-17T11:18:02.853653+00:00 IST

SC not to entertain plea seeking guidelines against hate speech

The plea had specifically alleged discriminatory remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, among others and sought guidelines to tackle such remarks made by public figures.

2026-02-17T11:14:29.087882+00:00 IST

Swami Ramdev seeks court protection from AI-generated deepfakes

The plea alleges that unidentified persons and entities have been circulating AI-generated deepfake videos, doctored images, impersonating social media profiles, and fabricated endorsements to commercially exploit his identity and mislead the public.

2026-02-17T11:11:25.462982+00:00 IST

Fire engulfs oil tanker on NH-27 in Assam’s Kokrajhar district

A massive fire broke out on Tuesday in an oil tanker on NH-27 in the Gossaigaon area of Assam's Kokrajhar district.

2026-02-17T11:10:20.551679+00:00 IST

Bill Gates' visit to Andhra Pradesh will boost development

Terming the visit of Bill Gates, Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as a significant moment for Andhra Pradesh, TDP MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) on Tuesday said the engagement would give a major boost to the state's development initiatives.

2026-02-17T10:59:14.827212+00:00 IST

“Bound down accused’s father under the MV Act”: DCP Dwarka Ankit

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that police have taken action against the father of the juvenile accused in the Dwarka fatal road accident case under the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act).

2026-02-17T10:37:34.178310+00:00 IST

Delhi University prohibits demonstration, public gatherings for o

Delhi University on Tuesday prohibited meetings, processions, and protests for a period of one month.

2026-02-17T10:17:51.918648+00:00 IST

"Neither the public is with Rahul Gandhi, nor the allies...": BJP

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Tuesday slammed Congress MP and leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, stating that neither the public nor his party members want to be associated with him.

2026-02-17T09:37:26.280581+00:00 IST

AAP's Anurag Dhanda slams Haryana government after Rohtak killing

Dhanda further alleged that criminals were operating without fear. "The criminals are absolutely fearless. Yesterday, they committed a murder, and then they claimed on social media that they had committed it. This means that criminals don't fear the government at all," he said.

2026-02-17T09:37:07.457128+00:00 IST

Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS intercept speedboat

In a Swift & daring overnight operation on Monday, the Indian Coast Guard undertook an intelligence-based operation at sea, jointly with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).

2026-02-17T09:20:31.420919+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM flags off 5-km run for road safety awareness

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off a 5-kilometre run to promote road safety awareness and environmental protection.

2026-02-17T09:14:04.922506+00:00 IST

Qualcomm showcases humanoid robotics at AI Impact Summit

Speaking to ANI, Jain said Qualcomm is showcasing an end-to-end robotics suite under its Robotics System, integrating hardware, software, and compound AI.

2026-02-17T09:10:33.355532+00:00 IST

Congress stuck in policy paralysis: Sarbananda Sonowal

Addressing a press conference in Dibrugarh, Sonowal highlighted India's shift since 2014 from a "defensive and hesitant trade posture" to assertive, strategically negotiated global engagement. He pointed to nine major FTAs finalised in the last six years, granting preferential access to 38 developed nations across Europe, the Gulf, Oceania, and North America.

2026-02-17T09:09:35.744154+00:00 IST

Akasa Air welcomes 34th aircraft at Bengaluru airport

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, welcomed its 34th aircraft, marking its third aircraft induction in under two months since the beginning of CY 2026.

2026-02-17T08:50:45.528196+00:00 IST

Bengaluru among top global hubs for AI skilling: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday highlighted the state's growing prominence in artificial intelligence, stating that Bengaluru ranks among the leading global hubs for AI skilling and startups.

2026-02-17T08:44:05.504289+00:00 IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi on Om Birla’s visit to Bangladesh

Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "As far as PM Modi is concerned, there was also concern about the Pakistani Prime Minister being part of it.

2026-02-17T08:35:31.326656+00:00 IST

AAIB provides update on Baramati plane crash

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is carrying out a detailed investigation into the accident involving Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK at Baramati on 28 January 2026, strictly in accordance with the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 and the international standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 13, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

2026-02-17T08:35:05.110828+00:00 IST

"Using AI in education has become a priority": Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said integrating artificial intelligence into education is a national priority to empower the country's youth.

2026-02-17T08:25:39.903852+00:00 IST

Major General VJS Varaich at AI Impact Summit 2026

Major General VJS Varaich (ADG, Information System, Indian Army) and AVM at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, said that the implementation of Artificial Intelligence has been a journey which began long ago and assured that the Indian Army is stepping towards the implementation of core technologies.

2026-02-17T08:10:50.618747+00:00 IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomes French President Macron

Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "India and France have a long-standing relationship that has deepened over time, driven by shared democratic values and a commitment to a rules-based order.

2026-02-17T08:08:40.449299+00:00 IST