Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' participation in the world's biggest AI summit became a topic of speculation on Tuesday, following conflicting reports. Government sources initially stated he would not attend, but a spokesperson for the Gates Foundation quickly contradicted to say he is indeed participating
17 February,2026 09:42 PM IST | PTIThe US and Iran held a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Iran carried out live-fire drills and briefly closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions remain high amid US military deployments and warnings from Donald Trump, while Iran insists it will not bow to pressure
17 February,2026 09:41 PM IST | APThe Ministry of Railways has ordered replacing low-level taps and chained mugs in train lavatories with jet sprays to improve hygiene, following successful Northern Railway trials. Pilot implementation will start in AC coaches of ten trains, with a three-month performance report
17 February,2026 09:05 PM IST | PTIThe invitation was delivered through a letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who met Rahman in Dhaka shortly after he assumed office on Tuesday, officials said
17 February,2026 09:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Narendra Modi said combining Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with AI is the next step for inclusive development, highlighting India’s Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker as scalable public good
17 February,2026 08:53 PM IST | ANIA team of forest officials seized approximately 3 kg of leopard claws, 3 leopard canine teeth and 4 sambar antlers from two suspects, an official said, adding that further probe was underway
17 February,2026 08:14 PM IST | Archana DahiwalClass 10 students sat for the Mathematics examination, while Class 12 students appeared for Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (Hindi) and Shorthand (English) on February 17
17 February,2026 06:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe incident took place on Monday night at Ruinalkol village in Ashti tehsil. Two suspects, including a minor, have been detained in connection with the case, officials said
17 February,2026 06:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMumbai-Pune Expressway theft: Thane couple lost Rs 7 lakh worth of gold jewellery during a brief halt at a Mumbai–Pune Expressway's Grand Ocean Cube. Police only recorded a complaint, no FIR was filed and recovery came in a shocking, unexpected way
17 February,2026 05:57 PM IST | Archana DahiwalExpelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar's brother Jaideep Sengar had approached the court seeking a three-month extension of his interim bail in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed the plea.
17 February,2026 05:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentJaishankar said India is engaging global partners from a “position of strength,” citing recent trade deals with the US, EU, UK, New Zealand, and Oman. He warned of a turbulent global economy and emphasised self-reliance, trusted partnerships, and strategic engagement in trade, technology, and security
17 February,2026 04:53 PM IST | PTIA 24-year-old MBA student was allegedly strangled to death by her classmate in Indore. Police said the accused abused the body after the murder and later performed occult rituals while absconding. He was arrested from Mumbai and is being interrogated
17 February,2026 02:48 PM IST | PTIThe Supreme Court of India declined to hear a PIL seeking guidelines on political speeches but said leaders must promote fraternity. The bench asked petitioners, including Roop Rekha Verma, to file a more neutral plea
17 February,2026 02:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSahyadri Tiger Reserve has signed a five-year MoU with Last Wilderness Foundation to strengthen community-based conservation and promote human–wildlife coexistence in the Western Ghats. The partnership will focus on awareness, capacity building, and conflict mitigation in buffer villages
17 February,2026 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavA fire broke out in the SLR coach of Train No. 12616 running from New Delhi to Chennai in the Nagpur division of Central Railway. Further details are awaited
17 February,2026 01:47 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentAs board exam pressure mounts, former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar shared his own marksheet and a powerful message on X, reminding students that exams test memory, not courage. Recalling his teenage panic and mindset shift, he urged students to stay calm, sleep well and not treat exams as life-or-death
17 February,2026 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the "Mukhya Sevak Ki Chaupal" in Aryanagar, Haridwar, under the “Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar” campaign. He interacted directly with villagers, listened to their grievances, and directed officials to ensure prompt resolution
17 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | Haridwar | ANIBharatiya Janata Party MP Raju Bista launched the Chakri Chai Bangla Campaign to spotlight the rising job crisis in West Bengal under the Trinamool Congress. Bista alleged that local youth are forced to migrate to other states for work, citing rising unemployment, industrial closures, and settlement of Rohingya and Bangladeshi citizens
17 February,2026 09:32 AM IST | Siliguri | ANIThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Snapdeal Rs 5 lakh for selling toys that did not meet mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, breaching the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. Notices have also been issued to other e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart, as well as several sellers
17 February,2026 09:31 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesUnder directives from Amitesh Kumar, Pune traffic police booked 2,649 triple-seat riders during a two-day drive, seizing 988 vehicles and collecting Rs 21.37 lakh in fines. Led by Himmat Jadhav, the crackdown also saw over 13,000 challans issued
17 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalThe examination was conducted in January 2026 across 658 centres in 326 cities, including 15 cities outside India. A total of 13,55,293 candidates registered, and 13,04,653 candidates appeared, resulting in a high attendance rate of 96.26 per cent
16 February,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A major media controversy has erupted after a political interview was removed from a late-night television broadcast, prompting host Stephen Colbert to publicly criticize his own network. The segment, blocked over broadcast compliance concerns tied to federal election rules, was later released online — igniting a debate over censorship, corporate pressure, and free speech.
Sergey Lavrov said BRICS is expanding its global role as economic power shifts, noting its GDP (PPP) surpasses the G7 and highlighting its push for stronger trade and regional cooperation
17 February,2026 02:27 PM IST | Moscow, Russia | ANIAn international team of researchers has developed a method to forecast hotspots for some of the world’s most venomous scorpion species. By analyzing environmental factors that support their survival and spread, the study aims to help predict where dangerous scorpions are most likely to occur, improving awareness and safety measures
China’s Robotera unveiled the L7 humanoid robot performing a traditional Chinese sword dance to mark the Year of the Fire Horse. Developed with Tsinghua University, the 5.6-foot, 65-kg robot is built from titanium and carbon fiber, combining strength and agility to execute the fluid, precise movements of the centuries-old performance
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
It is only through more taxpayer-funded trips abroad that our ministers can bring genuine change to India
16 February,2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay PereiraADVERTISEMENT
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