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Indian indices recover as Sensex gains 650 points amid strong demand for power and banking shares

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by strong buying in power, banking, and financial stocks amid a mixed trend overseas. Read More

Telangana Allows Muslim Govt Employees To Leave Office Early During Ramzan

The relaxation will be in effect from February 19 to March 20, except in cases where employees are required to remain on duty due to service exigencies. Read More

‘Safe, Inclusive AI For All’: PM Modi Says India Helping Shape ‘Force For Good’ Conversation

PM Narendra Modi said while AI serves as a “force-multiplier for human intent”, the ultimate responsibility for decision-making must remain firmly with people rather than machines Go to Source Read More

Sovereignty, Inclusivity And Innovation: PM Modi Outlines Pillars For AI-Driven Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid out an ambitious roadmap for Artificial Intelligence as India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, declaring that the c Read More

Ajit Pawar plane crash: NCP seeks CBI probe into former deputy CM’s death, submits memorandum to Fadnavis

Ajit Pawar NEW DELHI: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash in Baramat Read More

PM Modi, Macron Share Car Ride To India-France Innovation Forum In Mumbai

PM Modi said that after bilateral talks and press statements, he and the French leader departed to attend several programs including the India-France Innovation Forum. Read More

Soha Ali Khan’s Maha Shivaratri Post Came Late, But It Was Worth The Wait

Soha Ali Khan reposted Karishma Kemmu’s Shivaratri Instagram post and added a heart-shaped sticker. Read More

Company Refusing To Accept Resignation? It’s Bonded Labour, Says Kerala High Court

The court said that forcing someone to remain in employment against their wishes is a violation of Article 23 of the Constitution, which prohibits “bonded labour” Go to Source Read More

‘Tech To Serve Humanity…’: PM Modi Explains Vision Of India’s AI Summit, Motto Meaning

PM Modi said that AI stands at a “civilisational inflection point,” capable of expanding human capability in unprecedented ways but also posing challenges if left unguided. Read More

From stolen devices to long queues, Day 1 of India’s AI Summit was ‘pure chaos’ — How Day 2 fared

India’s AI Impact Summit opened with high expectations, but Day 1 descended into chaos—mismanaged entry, overcrowded halls, and stolen AI devices. Read More

27-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling Into Open Roadside Pit In Kerala

Jeys Benny died after his two-wheeler plunged into an open pit near Thodupuzha, sparking protests amid recurring similar tragedies in Delhi and Noida. Read More

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Meets Macron, Ajit Pawar Plane Crash CBI Demand & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Khamenei’s Challenge To Trump Amid High Tensions; Australia Knocked Out Of 2026 T20 World Cup After Zimbabwe-Ireland Washout Go to Source Read More