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Infosys-Anthropic pact reignites question: Turning AI risk into opportunity for Indian IT?

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:42
Infosys shares jumped significantly following a strategic partnership with Anthropic, integrating Claude AI models into its Topaz platform. This move aims to address investor concerns about AI's impact on IT services, focusing on sectors like telecom and finance. The collaboration seeks to leverage domain expertise for complex enterprise AI applications, potentially unlocking new service lines and a substantial market opportunity.
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Poll-bound Assam approves 3% quota for ‘tea tribes’ in Class I and II jobs

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:29
The Cabinet decision before the Budget presentation is significant, as the community accounts for almost 20% of the voters in the State; the construction of a second Sainik School at Langvoku in Karbi Anglong district has also been approved
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Hardeep Puri must clarify his ‘62 email exchanges, 14 meetings’ with Epstein: Congress

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:22
Opposition party reiterates resignation for the Minister’s resignation.
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Rousey vs Carano set as Netflix streams live MMA bout

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:11
Ronda Rousey will return to MMA on May 16 against Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in California. The featherweight fight will stream live on Netflix, marking the platform’s first MMA event. Rousey last fought in 2016, while Carano retired in 2019. Both shared full statements expressing respect and excitement for the bout.
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Vellappally accuses of IUML being over-ambitious

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:11
In an article published in Yoganaadam, the mouthpiece of the Yogam, Mr. Natesan warned that the time may not be far when the majority community in Kerala becomes a minority
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Campaign for Rohith Act demands enactment of Bill in upcoming Budget session

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:06
They also urged the government to release the draft Rohith Vemula Act for public consultation and announce a clear timeline for its introduction and passage in the Legislative Assembly
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PDP demands all-party meet in J&K over India-U.S. trade deal’s impact on apple sector

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:05
Safeguards for local growers amid free trade agreements with the U.S., New Zealand and European nations is the need of the hour, MLA Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra says in J&K Assembly
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100 BUDS institutions to be raised to model status: Minister

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:03
Health/life insurance scheme will be launched for BUDS staff from this year; a unified training model would be implemented under the umbrella of the Kudumbashree for teachers and ayahs in these institutions
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Indiramma Housing drive to cover core urban region

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:02
Beneficiary selection by March-end; the government would simultaneously focus on land acquisition for Indiramma model colonies in slums, completion of unfinished double-bedroom houses, and allocation of completed units, says Minister
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T20 WC Super 8 qualified teams: India, Zimbabwe — check the complete list

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:00
India has dominated Group A, securing a Super 8 spot. Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe advance from Group B, surprisingly eliminating Australia. England, West Indies, New Zealand, and South Africa also confirmed their places. Pakistan faces a crucial match against Namibia for the final berth, with USA and Netherlands also in contention under specific circumstances.
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Ghee adulteration unpardonable, says Mantralayam pontiff

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:57
In a letter to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the seer has called for an impartial inquiry to bring those responsible to book
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