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J&K on brink of maiden Ranji Trophy final; 83 runs from scripting history

J&K is within touching distance of a historic maiden Ranji Trophy final after bundling out Bengal for 99 in the second innings of the semifinal. Chasing 126, J&K are comfortably placed at 43/2 with two days remaining. Pace spearhead Auqib Nabi and Sunil Kumar shared eight wickets to put the team firmly in control.

Feb 17, 2026

Bar operations must balance business rights with citizens' right to peaceful environment: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has observed that the right to operate and run a bar or pub must be balanced with citizens' and children's right to a noise-free, peaceful and orderly environment.

Feb 17, 2026

TN's outstanding debt to touch Rs 10.71 lakh crore in 2026-27: Minister Thangam Thennarasu

Tamil Nadu's outstanding debt is projected to reach Rs 10.71 lakh crore in 2026-27. The state plans to borrow Rs 1.79 lakh crore in 2026-27, with the fiscal deficit estimated at 3 per cent of GSDP. The Revenue Deficit is projected at Rs 48,696.32 crore, with the minister blaming GST cuts.

Feb 17, 2026

When is Ramadan in India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Here's when Muslims start fasting

Ramadan (Ramzan) will commence in most parts of the world on Tuesday, while some countries will observe the first fast on Wednesday, subject to sighting of the crescent.

Feb 17, 2026

No permission needed for K'taka Cong MLAs' foreign trip: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge clarified that Congress MLAs do not need permission for their private foreign trip. Around 20 MLAs and 6–7 MLCs are scheduled to travel to Australia and New Zealand from February 17 to March 1

Feb 17, 2026

Reels, speed and a deadly crash: Mother seeks accountability after minor kills her son in Delhi

A 23-year-old man was killed in Delhi's Dwarka after a Scorpio SUV, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old without a licence, rammed his motorcycle. The victim's mother claimed the minor was filming social media reels while speeding.

Feb 17, 2026

Bharat1.AI to establish first-ever 'humanity centric AI City' in Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based Bharat1.AI will build the first 'Humanity First AI City', hosting 10,000+ AI researchers at the B1 AI Superpark in Sarjapura. Partnering with IIT Kanpur, IISc, BITS Pilani, IIT Ropar, and iSPIRT, it will test and validate agentic and physical AI systems with 400 Gbps connectivity.

Feb 17, 2026

Young man dragged for kms by Mercedes in Ranchi, Jharkhand HC lawyer detained

A young man in Ranchi was dragged for several kilometres by a Mercedes after protesting it hit a woman. The driver, High Court lawyer Manoj Tandon, allegedly assaulted the victim at his home. Police rescued the youth and detained Tandon.

Feb 17, 2026

No SCSP/TSP funds should be diverted for guarantees: Karnataka BJP tells CM

Karnataka BJP, led by R. Ashoka, urged CM Siddaramaiah not to divert SCSP/TSP funds for guarantees or general schemes, warning it would harm SC/ST welfare. The Congress government claims the funds still benefit SC/ST communities, while BJP and JD(S) allege misappropriation.

Feb 17, 2026

Six policemen posted at R.S. Pura observation home suspended after escape of 2 Pakistanis, gangster

Six policemen at the R.S. Pura observation home in Jammu and Kashmir were suspended after three inmates, a local gangster, and two Pakistani nationals escaped by attacking the staff. A large-scale police search was launched, and Karanjit's mother also went missing, hinting at a possible conspiracy.

Feb 17, 2026

Tarique Rahman sworn in as 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Who is Tarique Rahman; 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh's 11th Prime Minister after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party won 209 seats in the 13th parliamentary elections. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath in Dhaka.

Feb 17, 2026

Trademark infringement suit: US AI company Anthropic PBC fails to appear, Karnataka court issues fresh notice

Karnataka court issues fresh summons to US AI firm Anthropic PBC after it failed to appear in a trademark infringement case filed by Belagavi-based Anthropic Softwares Pvt Ltd over the mark "Anthropic". The Indian firm alleges confusion and loss of visibility due to the US company's name.

Feb 17, 2026

CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2026 begin; students express nervousness, excitement on first day

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2026 began on Tuesday in a single shift across the country, with over 43 lakh students appearing. While many students expressed nervousness on the first day, they also shared excitement as exams commenced under strict guidelines.

Feb 17, 2026

Coding will no longer be tech professionals' primary job: Infosys' Nandan Nilekani

Nandan Nilekani, Infosys Co founder and Chairman, said AI will transform the tech sector, making coding less central. Firms must rethink processes and structures, while employees need skills in AI engineering and agent orchestration.

Feb 17, 2026

India's economic growth offers lots of opportunities to invest, grow: FM Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman, during her Norway visit, said India's strong economic growth offers major investment opportunities and discussed cooperation in renewable energy, blue and green economy, and sovereign wealth investments with Jens Stoltenberg

Feb 17, 2026

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J&K on brink of maiden Ranji Trophy final; 83 runs from scripting history

Bar operations must balance business rights with citizens' right to peaceful environment: Delhi HC

TN's outstanding debt to touch Rs 10.71 lakh crore in 2026-27: Minister Thangam Thennarasu

When is Ramadan in India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Here's when Muslims start fasting

No permission needed for K'taka Cong MLAs' foreign trip: Priyank Kharge

Reels, speed and a deadly crash: Mother seeks accountability after minor kills her son in Delhi

Bharat1.AI to establish first-ever 'humanity centric AI City' in Bengaluru

Young man dragged for kms by Mercedes in Ranchi, Jharkhand HC lawyer detained

No SCSP/TSP funds should be diverted for guarantees: Karnataka BJP tells CM

Six policemen posted at R.S. Pura observation home suspended after escape of 2 Pakistanis, gangster

Who is Tarique Rahman; 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Trademark infringement suit: US AI company Anthropic PBC fails to appear, Karnataka court issues fresh notice

CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2026 begin; students express nervousness, excitement on first day

Coding will no longer be tech professionals' primary job: Infosys' Nandan Nilekani

India's economic growth offers lots of opportunities to invest, grow: FM Sitharaman

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]