SC rejects plea against HC order quashing 2016 FIR against Telangana CM Reddy
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal against the Telangana High Court order quashing a 2016 FIR against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy under sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the IPC. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the…
Indian Army hosts inaugural UN training programme on small arms control in Jabalpur
Jabalpur: In a bid to boost India’s global contribution to peace and disarmament efforts, the Army is hosting the inaugural United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on small arms and light weapons (SALW) control for the Asia-Pacific region in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, officials said on Monday. The training programme, which began on Monday at the Military…
World’s largest AI summit opens to packed halls
New Delhi: The world’s largest artificial intelligence summit opened to packed halls and long queues on Monday, as tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists thronged the venue for the conference, where India is set to push for widening access to AI and seek international agreement on global AI commons. With huge billboards around…
Opposition’s conduct during Governor’s address undermines constitutional dignity: CM Adityanath
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday slammed the conduct of opposition members during Governor Anandiben Patel’s address at the start of the ongoing Budget Session, saying such behaviour weakened democratic traditions and disrespected constitutional authority. Speaking in the Legislative Council while responding to the discussion on the Governor’s address, Adityanath said 51…
Terrorism, insurgency to be wiped out in J&K, Northeast by 2029: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said terrorism and insurgency would be completely eradicated from Jammu & Kashmir and the North-East by 2029. He also reiterated the government’s target of freeing the country from Maoist violence by March 31, 2026. Speaking as the chief guest at an event marking the 79th foundation day…
Omarzai’s all-round heroics seal five-wicket win for Afghanistan over UAE, sends SA to Super 8
New Delhi: All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning performance, claiming four wickets before smashing an unbeaten 40 to guide Afghanistan to a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in their must-win T20 World Cup clash here on Monday. The win opened Afghanistan’s account in the tournament and kept their slim Super Eight hopes alive…
PM Modi to meet French President Macron in Mumbai; to review India-France strategic ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, and during their meeting, the two leaders will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership. Modi and Macron’s discussions will focus on cementing the strategic ties and further diversifying them into new and emerging areas. PM Modi…
There is little more pressure than a normal match: Axar on India vs Pakistan games
Colombo: February 16 All-rounder Axar Patel conceded that there is an extra layer of pressure around a cricket match between India and arch-foes Pakistan, but said the players try to remain steady-minded by staying away from outside talks about the intensity of the age-old rivalry. In the latest episode of the showdown between the two…
Fearless Kishan took the game away from us: Pakistan coach Hesson
Colombo: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said “fearless” Ishan Kishan’s marauding fifty was the difference between his side and India, and urged his players to rally after the heavy defeat in the marquee clash of the T20 World Cup here. Led by Kishan’s aggressive 77 off 40 balls, India trumped Pakistan by 61 runs in…
India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and its strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility. His remarks came on a day when he is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here. The India AI…
