IBM to triple US entry-level hiring for roles seen as replaceable by AI

Business | Updated: Feb 13, 2026

• IBM will triple entry-level hiring in the US by 2026
• Entry-level roles now focus more on customer work, less on coding
• IBM shifts jobs as AI takes over routine tasks for growth

Are Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran more than friends? Award show moments spark dating buzz

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Dhruv Vikram and Anupama spark dating rumours with public outings
• Fans react to their selfies and sweet moments at award events
• Neither actor has confirmed the relationship speculation yet

Janhvi Kapoor talks about getting dumped by a guy she liked during high school

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Stars share dating stories in a fun roundtable on Star Gold
• Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari premieres on TV Feb 22 at 1 PM
• The film is now also available to stream on Netflix

7 oral habits you should quit immediately, according to a dentist

Health & Fitness | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Avoid antibacterial mouthwash to protect oral microbiome.
• Wait 30-45 minutes after eating before brushing teeth.
• Don't ignore snoring or mouth breathing; seek dental advice.

Mrunal Thakur breaks silence on rumours of dating Dhanush, calls herself a ‘Big, big fan’

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Mrunal Thakur denies dating rumours with Dhanush
• She admires Dhanush only as a fan of his work
• Mrunal stars in Do Deewane Seher Mein with Siddhant Chaturvedi

AI summit: "Govt's grant an important catalyst for Sarvam, don’t want to mindlessly train large models", says Cofounder Pratyush Kumar

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Sarvam AI used IndiaAI grants to train large language models
• Startup focuses on careful scaling, not just bigger models
• Sarvam unveiled AI-powered smart glasses, launching in May

Raj Kundra granted bail in Rs 150 crore bitcoin scam case

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Raj Kundra granted bail in Rs 150 crore Bitcoin scam case
• Court says enough evidence to proceed under money laundering law
• Kundra required for ongoing legal proceedings

Shalini opens up on Ajith Kumar and Thalapathy Vijay’s relationship, calls it ‘beautiful’

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Shalini says Ajith and Vijay share a respectful friendship
• Vijay's next film Jana Nayagan release delayed for certification
• Ajith's upcoming project AK64 may feature Mohanlal and Sreeleela

UPL to create listed pure-play crop protection arm; board approves group reorganisation plan

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• UPL to create two listed firms after group reorganisation.
• UPL Global will focus on crop protection, listed in India.
• Move aims to unlock value and simplify group structure.

Akasa Air flies 10,000 pets since Nov 2022; Bengaluru-Delhi tops route list

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Akasa Air has flown over 10,000 pets since November 2022 launch
• Bengaluru-Delhi is the most popular route for pet travel
• 60 percent of pets flown were dogs, 93 percent traveled in-cabin

Pax Silica to facilitate private sector partnerships; focus on incentives over govt funds; India key to AI and supply chain push, say US officials

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Pax Silica to enhance mineral supply through private sector partnerships
• India joins US-led Pax Silica, focusing on AI and supply chains
• Initiative prefers incentives to taxpayer-funded investments

Hidden benefits of a high credit score you only notice when you need them

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• High credit scores offer better loan terms and more leverage.
• High scores unlock loans, upgrades, and lower deposits
• Premium credit cards and refinancing are easier with a high score

Shakira to headline first-ever multi-city India tour for Feeding India Concert 2026

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Shakira to lead Feeding India Concert in Mumbai, Delhi in April
• Concert aims to support child nutrition and end hunger by 2030
• Tickets go on sale February 27, general sales start March 1

Ranveer Singh reaches Lilavati to check on Salman Khan's father Salim Khan health

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Ranveer Singh visited Salim Khan at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital
• Fans and industry members express concern for Salim Khan's health
• The Khan family requests privacy as Salim Khan remains under care

How India uses ChatGPT: Coding, learning and work lead the way, reveals OpenAI

Technology | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• India is ChatGPT's largest market outside the US with 100M users
• Indian users lead in coding, data analysis, and learning tasks
• Young Indians drive ChatGPT use, especially for work and study

BTS’ V breaks silence after private chats used in HYBE vs Min Hee-jin legal battle, calls it 'very upsetting'

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• BTS's V upset his private chats were used in HYBE-ADOR lawsuit
• V says he did not consent to his messages being used as evidence
• Seoul court ruled in Min Hee-jin's favor in the HYBE dispute

Taking Stock: Nifty closes above 25,550, Sensex up 317 pts; power, metal stocks rise, IT drags

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Nifty rebounds, closes above 25,550 led by broad-based buying
• IT stocks fall 1 percent; power, metal, PSU Bank indices gain
• Over 200 stocks hit 52-week lows despite market rebound

French President Emmanuel Macron reveals Anil Kapoor is his favourite Bolllywood actor

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• President Macron named Anil Kapoor his favorite Bollywood actor
• Macron and Kapoor discussed cinema at Gateway of India
• Anil Kapoor to star in Subedaar and Netflix's Family Business

US, India in active talks on oil supply routes; energy engagement may yield updates 'very soon', says Ambassador Sergio Gor

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• US and India are in talks on oil cooperation and supply deals
• US urges India to diversify oil sources, avoid Russian crude
• Indian refiners purchased 4 million barrels of Venezuelan oil.

6 smart contact lens habits that will keep your eyes healthy, vision sharp

Health & Fitness | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Wash hands before handling lenses to prevent infections
• Use only recommended solution and replace lens case regularly
• Remove lenses before sleep and attend regular eye checkups

'Ask questions. Verify sources. Diversify thoughtfully,' SEBI chief advises retail investors amid cyber risks

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• SEBI urges investors to move from awareness to informed investing
• Retail investor base has grown to 14 crores in five years
• SEBI to enhance cyber fraud protection and endorse verified platforms

Gaurav Khanna's wife Akanksha Chamola on doing bold scenes in Dil Dhokha Aur Desire: "Gaurav was inside Bigg Boss 19 house when these scenes were shot, he is ok with it..."

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Akanksha Chamola faces social media scrutiny after Bigg Boss 19
• She confirms intimate scenes in Dil Dhokha Aur Desire follow guidelines
• Gaurav Khanna supports Akanksha amid online rumors and debates

Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur to get married in an intimate court marriage on March 11: Report

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur to wed in Mumbai on March 11, 2026
• Wedding will be intimate, attended by close family and friends
• A larger celebration is planned for March 12 in Mumbai

How to read mutual fund returns correctly and why CAGR, XIRR and absolute return all matter

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Absolute return, CAGR, and XIRR are key mutual fund metrics.
• CAGR is best for lump-sum, long-term investments.
• XIRR is ideal for SIPs or irregular cash flows.

Main organiser of 'naked protest' posing with Rahul Gandhi: BJP bashes Congress over shirtless stir at AI summit

India | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• BJP condemned Congress youth's shirtless protest at AI summit
• Protesters raised slogans against PM Modi, 10 detained by police
• BJP claims protest aimed to embarrass India on global stage

Astonishing Spinosaur unearthed in the Sahara reveals a skull crest unlike any seen before

Science | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

Palaeontologists have identified a new species, Spinosaurus mirabilis, from inland Niger, notable for its unusual scimitar-shaped crest. Led by Paul Sereno of the University of Chicago, the team believes the dinosaur may have lived a semi-aquatic life in forested river habitats, hunting fish with crocodile-like teeth. The crest, possibly once covered in colourful keratin, may have been used for display. The findings were published in Science.

Asim Munir's new, secret portfolio: Pakistan’s de facto 'sports minister' who wears a uniform

World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir is increasingly involved in sports administration, overshadowing civilian bodies. His direct role in cricket and hockey controversies blurs lines between military and civilian authority, making him a key, controversial sports figure.

India–US trade deal signing 'very soon'; tariff rebalancing to 18% also to move forward shortly, says Sergio Gor

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• India-US trade agreement signing expected very soon
• Tariff rebalancing to 18 percent will proceed shortly
• Interim trade deal likely operational by April

The next AI revolution is coming. But it's not AGI and not coming next year: Yann LeCun at AI Summit

Technology | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Yann LeCun says there's no such thing as AGI; human-level AI is specialized
• Next AI revolution will use world models, not LLMs
• Silicon Valley focused only on LLMs, says LeCun

Govt disburses Rs 28,748 crore under PLI; sales cross Rs 20.4 lakh crore, 14.39 lakh jobs created

Business | Updated: Feb 20, 2026

• Rs 28,748 crore disbursed under PLI for 14 sectors since launch
• PLI schemes generated over 14.39 lakh jobs and boosted exports
• India cut mobile phone imports by 77 percent since 2020–21