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BJD MP Sasmit Patra on AI impact

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday described Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a "game changer" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting its potential to transform governance, health, education, rural development, and innovation.

2026-02-17T08:04:54.302230+00:00 IST

Cannot afford to depend on AI models coming from abroad: DRDO DG

Speaking to ANI, Kaushik said, "In the defence domain, we can't afford to depend on solutions and AI models which are coming from abroad. We need to be very sure about the trustworthiness of the models and the systems which we are adopting."

2026-02-17T08:00:36.151652+00:00 IST

Amit Shah flags off Mobile blood collection van in Ahmedabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off a Mobile Blood Collection Van at the Sola Civil Hospital on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T07:56:07.495395+00:00 IST

"AI is a massive learning booster": Sridhar

Zoho Corporation co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Tuesday highlighted the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, particularly for rural students. He emphasised deploying purpose-built AI models to assist teachers, boost learning, and enable students to develop practical projects, including small-scale innovations like custom electric vehicles, describing AI as a "massive learning booster."

2026-02-17T07:41:30.476925+00:00 IST

Delhi HC issues summons in Rs. 20 crore defamation suit

In a significant development in the ongoing family dispute, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued summons in a Rs. 20 crore defamation suit filed by Priya Sachdeva Kapur against her sister-in-law, Mandhira Kapur Smith and another individual.

2026-02-17T07:40:03.659130+00:00 IST

Rs 10 fee proposed for Char Dham Yatra online registration

Pilgrims registering online for the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will soon have to pay a registration fee, with a committee formed under the chairmanship of the Additional Commissioner of Garhwal Division to determine the amount at the earliest, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T07:32:04.558858+00:00 IST

Rohit Pawar questions 20-Day delay in Ajit Pawar crash

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar ON X said, "The value of Ajit dada has been understood by ordinary citizens but it still doesn't seem to have dawned on the investigative agencies. 20 days have passed since the unfortunate accident yet the investigation hasn't gained any momentum.

2026-02-17T07:20:23.033157+00:00 IST

Congress protests over Indore water contamination in MP assembly

Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar and other Congress MLAs symbolically carry dirty water in bottles to mark their protest on the occasion. They stressed that the state minister who is MLA from the area should immediately resign from his post.

2026-02-17T07:10:23.057433+00:00 IST

Maharashtra can become a climate finance gateway:CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated Mumbai Climate Week, highlighting the city's potential as a climate finance hub for the Global South.

2026-02-17T07:07:26.333815+00:00 IST

Several schools, Fortis Hospital receive bomb threat in Mohali

Security has been heightened outside Fortis Hospital in Mohali today, after several schools and the private hospital, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been admitted, received bomb threats.

2026-02-17T07:06:31.472193+00:00 IST

Ahmedabad Crime Branch nabs fugitive

The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch Apprehends Fugitive Wanted for Two Years in Rs. 100+ Person Crypto-Investment Fraud and MPID Act Offences in Dahisar, Mumbai, according to a press note.

2026-02-17T07:05:42.982756+00:00 IST

Tina Ambani skips ED's money laundering probe 2nd consecutive tim

Tina Ambani, wife of industrialist Anil Ambani, on Tuesday again skipped Enforcement Directorate summons in a money-laundering probe for the second consecutive time within a month.

2026-02-17T07:02:53.595466+00:00 IST

Chennai worker appears before ED in Sabarimala gold theft case

A Chennai-based jewellery shop worker, Kalpesh, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi for interrogation on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T06:46:27.428593+00:00 IST

Devaswom Board to review Global Ayyappa Summit accounts

Jayakumar said, "The audit report related to the Global Ayyappa Summit will be discussed today. Afterwards, the Devaswom Board will hold a meeting. There are discrepancies in the accounts."

2026-02-17T06:35:28.795473+00:00 IST

Gorakhpur doctor gets extortion call, files SSP complaint

A Gorakhpur-based doctor, Pankaj Kumar Dixit, has alleged that he received an extortion threat call on February 12, in which the caller, identifying himself as Rahul Sharma, allegedly demanded Rs 15 lakh and threatened to disrupt the functioning of his hospital.

2026-02-17T06:34:27.023119+00:00 IST

Union MoS Anupriya Patel pushes for AI literacy

She also pushed for literacy in the health sector towards AI which can further help in achieving the goal of inclusivity and health equity.

2026-02-17T06:01:24.242087+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu finance minister presents 2026–27 interim budget

Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Saturday presented the interim budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the state assembly.

2026-02-17T05:52:45.456014+00:00 IST

Snow marathon as a tribute to ten martyrs in Bhaderwah

The 4 Rashtriya Rifles and BDA organised a 5 km snow marathon in Bhaderwah under Operation Sadbhavna, honouring ten soldiers killed in an accident while promoting tourism and inspiring youth to join the defence forces.

2026-02-17T05:45:54.138315+00:00 IST

"In MGNREGA, wages were not paid on time...": Om Prakash Rajbhar

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday said that the Congress should compare the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the VB-G-RAM-G Bill, underlining that wages were not paid timely in MGNREGA; however, there is a provision of timely wage distribution in the new Bill.

2026-02-17T05:44:28.008585+00:00 IST

Delhi HC stresses urgent need for real-time hospital bed data

The Delhi High Court has observed that integration of hospitals through digital systems can significantly improve patient care and enable faster treatment, especially in emergencies, while directing authorities to ensure real-time availability of information on beds and medical facilities across the city.

2026-02-17T05:41:06.925728+00:00 IST

AI can't replace human touch but address health inequities: Patel

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in the national capital, Patel asserted that India's governance model positions AI as an enabler and force multiplier, bringing the country closer to the goals of inclusivity and health equity.

2026-02-17T05:36:22.587527+00:00 IST