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"Cannot throw out people you invited...for a PR stunt": Priyank Kharge criticises handling of AI Impact Summit

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Karnataka Minister for Electronics Priyank Kharge on Wednesday criticised the handling of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, alleging that the event threw out "builders, in... Read More


"Religion-based polarisation has played havoc with Left movement": CPM's John Brittas admits electoral setbacks

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas has acknowledged that the Left movement in India is facing "serious setbacks" both politically and ideologically, attributing i... Read More


Indonesia's parliament reviews Sumatra flood recovery

Jakarta, Feb. 18 -- Indonesia's parliament convened a high-level meeting with ministers and agency chiefs on Wednesday to accelerate post-disaster rehabilitation in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatr... Read More


कानपुर में आधी रात को BJP नेता पर जानलेवा हमला, पहले चाकू फिर गोली मारी; आरोपी बजरंग दल से जुड़ा

संवाददाता, फरवरी 18 -- उत्तर प्रदेश के कानपुर में आधी रात के बाद भारतीय जनता युवा मोर्चा के पूर्व जिला उपाध्यक्ष सोनू राठौर पर जानलेवा हमला हुआ है। पुरानी रंजिश में तीन युवकों ने सोनू पर पहले चाकू से ... Read More


SC junks Gujarat's move to reclaim 108 hectares of grazing land from Adani Ports

India, Feb. 18 -- The Supreme Court has set aside a Gujarat government order directing recovery of 108 hectares of gauchar (grazing) land allotted to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd in Mundr... Read More


CEC Gyanesh Kumar reviews poll preparedness in Assam; voter experience set to improve with new EVM features

Guwahati, Feb. 18 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said the Election Commission has been in Assam for the past two days to review poll preparedness ahead of the 2026 sta... Read More


Indonesia's DPD mounts audit on Papua special autonomy funds

Manokwari, Feb. 18 -- The Indonesian Regional Representatives Council (DPD) announced the formation of a team tasked with thoroughly evaluating the use of special autonomy funds by regional government... Read More


Seven Presidents in 10 years: Why Peru ousted Jose Jeri - and what happens next?

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Peru's Congress on 17 February voted to remove interim President Jose Jeri from office. The move has unleashed fresh political instability in the South American nation, weeks bef... Read More


Qualcomm chief pledges $150mn fund for AI startups in India visit

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- US chipmaker Qualcomm Inc has set aside $150 million for a dedicated venture capital fund targeting artificial intelligence startups in India, chief executive Cristiano Amon said... Read More


Odisha Assembly adjourned till 4 pm amid opposition uproar over paddy procurement

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- The second day of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday was marked by intense disruptions, forcing the House to be adjourned till 4 pm after Opposi... Read More