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India's AI Summit opening in New Delhi marred by long queues, confusion

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 09:01
India’s AI Impact Summit, an event meant to showcase the country’s ​technology ambitions, faced a wave of online criticism on its opening ‌day on Monday
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Actor Jayaram appears before ED for questioning in Sabarimala gold case

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 09:00
Jayaram has been asked to appear for questioning in the wake of his association and reported financial transactions with Unnikrishnan Potti, prime accused in the case
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‘You don't deserve that chair’: Navjot Kaur Sidhu lashes out at Rahul Gandhi after quitting Congress

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:58
“You have to be in touch with the ground reality to know. You can’t be living in a dream world,” Ms. Sidhu said of Rahul Gandhi
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Karnataka High Court quashes BJP’s defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:54
The case was filed for allegedly issuing ‘defamatory’ advertisements in mainstream newspapers against the then BJP government during the campaign for the State Legislative Assembly elections in 2023
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‘Opportunity in disguise’: IT stocks meltdown on AI scare overdone?

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:50
The brutal selloff in Indian technology stocks has been particularly noticeable across Asia, where the region’s strong hardware manufacturing base continues to be regarded as essential to the broader artificial intelligence ecosystem.
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Indore water contamination: Cong MLAs protest with bottles of ‘contaminated’ water in MP Assembly complex

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:34
Congress leader said that despite several deaths, the government has avoided a discussion on this issue in the Assembly, which is contrary to democratic values
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Zuckerberg may be leaving California for 'billionaire bunkers'; what gets the place its name

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:31
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are reportedly purchasing a waterfront mansion on Miami's exclusive Indian Creek island. This move follows a trend of California billionaires relocating to Florida, attracted by its lack of state income tax and in response to proposed tax increases in California.
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Bezos’ ex-wife gave away more than anyone else on Earth in 2025: List of organisations she donated to

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:27
MacKenzie Scott has become the third-biggest philanthropist in the US, donating $26.4 billion of her net worth. Her 2025 donations alone reached a record $7.2 billion, surpassing the lifetime giving of several of the world's wealthiest billionaires. Scott's giving focuses on education and economic equity, supporting hundreds of diverse organizations.
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Economics will give way to politics and security in how nations make choices, Jaishankar says

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:19
Jaishankar said the world is witnessing the weaponisation of production, finance, leveraging of market shares and tightening of export controls
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24 of 44 public sector undertakings in J&K loss-making, four non-functional: govt to Assembly

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:16
"Strengthening and revival of sick or loss-making PSUs, including measures related to infrastructure and manpower, are being examined by the respective administrative departments to improve their operational and financial performance," the deputy Chief Minister said.
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'Conveniently ignored others': SC rejects plea against Himanta Sarma, Yogi Adityanath

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:09
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea for mandatory constitutional morality guidelines for public officials, citing the petition's focus on specific individuals. The court suggested a broader code of conduct for public figures, similar to that for public servants, emphasizing uniform application of constitutional values.
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Kerala on the cusp of new development chapter under Vision 2031, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 07:59
CM says Kerala govt will initiate follow-up action on the three-day ‘Vision 2031’ conference recommendations, including legislative measures where necessary
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Who is Yuvraj Samra? Youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 07:57
Yuvraj Samra made history at 19 years and 141 days, becoming the youngest centurion in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a brilliant 110 against New Zealand. His career-best knock, featuring 11 fours and 6 sixes, powered Canada to 173 and set a new record for the highest individual score by an Associate nation batter.
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Baramati plane crash: AAIB seeks specialised support to retrieve data from cockpit voice recorder

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 07:50
Requesting all stakeholders to avoid speculation, AAIB said it was diligently following all prescribed technical and procedural protocols to ensure a comprehensive, objective and evidence-based investigation.
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Watch: CBSE Board Exams 2026 begin amid excitement and nervousness across India

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 07:35
The CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams have begun today, with over 46 lakh students appearing nationwide. Students arrived at their exam centres with a mix of excitement and nervousness, while parents offered last-minute advice and support
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