INDIA
'All spectacle, no substance': Pawan Khera slams 'AI Impact Summit show’ over long queues, confusion
Delegates said they faced long queues, overcrowded halls and inadequate signage. Some reported that the exhibition area was abruptly cleared for security checks ahead of high-profile arrivals, leaving participants scrambling to retrieve belongings.
INDIA
Supreme Court pulls up Centre over Sonam Wangchuk transcripts: 'We are in AI era...'
The Bench raised concerns over the manner in which the speeches were translated and placed on record
INDIA
TN BJP chief Nagendran apologises after facing backlash over Vijay-Trisha remark: 'Made statement by mistake'
The apology followed sharp reactions from political leaders across party lines, as well as a strong response from Trisha through her legal counsel.
INDIA
What is Bharat-VISTAAR? AI farm advisory platform to be launched tomorrow
Announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27, Bharat-VISTAAR is being described by officials as a round-the-clock “digital agriculture expert” that farmers can access either through a mobile interface or by placing a simple phone call.
INDIA
Oppn sees red as US ambassador Sergio Gor announces visit to Army's Western Command
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi wrote, “Since India’s national strategic interests are now tied to what US wants India to do, this visit seems to sync with that.”
INDIA
Supreme Court declines Abu Salem's plea against 'illegal custody': 'Sentence not for not doing something good to society'
Abu Salem’s counsel argued that he had completed the 25-year incarceration period when remission earned for good conduct was factored in.
INDIA
Supreme Court refers data protection law amendment of RTI Act challenge to larger bench: 'No question of stay'
Central to the dispute is Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act, which amends Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act under which personal information could be disclosed if it bore a relationship to public activity or was justified by a larger public interest.
WORLD
Jharkhand family delays last rites, seeks compensation from employer after migrant worker's death overseas
His mortal remains reached Ranchi Airport recently, but his relatives have declined to accept them, citing unresolved compensation from his employer abroad.
INDIA
'They are above law or Constitution?': Priyank Kharge attacks RSS, accuses of money laundering
“RSS did not hoist the national flag in their office for 52 years. They teach us about patriotism,” Kharge said.
INDIA
‘No one has the right’: Why Madras HC denied relief to parents in 9-year-old daughter’s poisoning case
“It is the bounden duty of the parents to take care of their child, whether the child is born with a mental illness, physical disability, or without any disability at all,” the court said.
INDIA
'Data centres will be a massive job creator for our youth': PM Modi invites global data to India ahead of AI Summit
In the Union Budget 2026 presented earlier this month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced incentives aimed at attracting global cloud players to operate from India.
WORLD
‘I’ve stopped caring, man’: UC Berkeley student’s haunting words before body found in California lake
Originally from Tumakuru in Karnataka, Sreenivasaiah was pursuing a Master of Science in the Product Development Programme at the University of California, Berkeley.
WORLD
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to represent India at Bangladesh PM-elect Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in on February 17
Bangladesh has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the ceremony. However, he is unlikely to travel to Dhaka as he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on the same day.
INDIA
‘Come out of Trisha’s house’: TN BJP chief’s swipe at Vijay sparks row; DMK says ‘they follow Manu dharma’
The controversy began when Nagendran responded to Vijay’s assertion that his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), would emerge as the principal challenger to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the upcoming polls.
WORLD
Iran signals flexibility on nuclear deal as US demands no atomic weapon: 'If they are sincere...'
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, told the BBC that Tehran is open to compromise if the United States demonstrates genuine intent.
INDIA
Opposition targets govt over India-Pakistan T20 clash, says ‘this is Jay Shah vs Pakistan’
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut launched a sharp attack, alleging that the contest serves vested interests rather than public sentiment.
INDIA
Delhi traffic advisory for AI Impact Summit, CBSE exams; Supreme Court allows virtual hearings
A traffic public advisory has been issued in view of the upcoming AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20, alongside the commencement of board examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education starting February 17.
INDIA
Man presumed dead in Meghalaya illegal mine blast reappears after funeral
The blast, believed to have been triggered by dynamite inside the unauthorised pit in the remote Thangsku area of Mynsngat village, had initially been described as one of the most severe mining disasters in recent years.
WORLD
‘PM Modi should be invited, it’s general courtesy’: BNP leader ahead of Tarique Rahman swearing-in
BNP leader ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milan said it would be appropriate for regional leaders to attend the event.
INDIA
BLO held for killing woman’s husband after luring him over SIR in West Bengal
According to the initial investigation, the accused was in a relationship with the wife of deceased and called him under the pretext of discussing SIR.
INDIA
Cabinet approves Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund: What it means for Indian cities
Instead of cities depending primarily on direct government grants, the new framework requires them to tap into market sources.
INDIA
Supreme Court to hear pleas against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over ‘point blank’ video on February 16
During the previous hearing, CJI Kant remarked, “The problem is, as soon as elections come, part of the election is fought in the Supreme Court. That is the problem. We will find out and will give a date.”
INDIA
Congress targets PM Modi amid Assam visit, shares 'cancelled' Manipur ticket: 'PM CARES? Evidently not'
Assam is scheduled to vote in the first half of the year, with political activity intensifying in the state.
WORLD
Bangladesh referendum: What 70% ‘yes’ vote to July charter means for governance overhaul
The dual vote -- elections plus referendum -- underscored a broader political reset following the July 2024 student-led uprising that led to the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
