Telegram has rolled out a sweeping visual overhaul for its Android app, introducing a bold new Liquid Glass-inspired design that significantly changes how the messaging platform looks and feels. The update, available with Telegram for Android version 12.4.0, is now rolling out widely via the Google Play Store. The redesign…
Month: February 2026
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Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Tycoon’s Son Booked
A high-speed Lamborghini triggered panic on a crowded market road in Kanpur on Sunday after crashing into multiple vehicles and injuring at least one pedestrian. Police have seized the luxury sports car and registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Shivam Kumar Mishra, son of prominent tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra,…
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Old Tax Regime Back in Focus Under Draft Tax Rules 2026
The release of the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 has brought an unexpected twist to India’s tax reform journey. While the new rules aim to operationalise the New Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026 and significantly simplify compliance, several provisions have quietly restored relevance to the old tax…
Mandir
Tirupati Laddu Row Rekindles Faith–Politics Clash in Andhra Pradesh
The long-simmering controversy surrounding the Tirupati laddu, the sacred prasadam of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, has once again erupted into a major political flashpoint in Andhra Pradesh. The submission of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report into alleged adulteration of ghee used in the laddu has triggered sharp exchanges between…
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Upcoming IPOs Next Week: Aye Finance, Fractal Analytics Lead
India’s primary market is set to regain momentum next week as three new initial public offerings (IPOs) are scheduled to open for subscription, led by the much-anticipated Aye Finance IPO and Fractal Analytics IPO. After a brief lull, investor attention is once again turning towards fresh equity issuances across both…
Bihar
Six-Lane Ganga Bridge to Open by April, Nitish Kumar Reviews Work
Bihar is set to witness a major leap in infrastructure and connectivity with the completion of the six-lane Kachchi Dargah–Bidupur road-cum-bridge over the river Ganga, expected to be opened to the public by April this year. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday reviewed the progress of the ambitious project, expressing…
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Sarvam AI Beats ChatGPT, Gemini in Indic Tasks
India’s artificial intelligence ambitions received a major boost this week as Bengaluru-based startup Sarvam AI drew global attention for outperforming some of the world’s most advanced AI systems in India-specific tasks. The company’s homegrown models, Sarvam Vision and Bulbul V3, have demonstrated superior performance over ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other…
Health
15 Lakh Cancer Cases Yearly: Key Warning Signs
India is witnessing a silent but alarming health crisis, with nearly 15 lakh new cancer cases being reported every year. Medical experts warn that a large number of these cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, not due to lack of treatment options, but because early warning signs are often ignored…
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Google Employees Demand End to ICE Ties in Open Letter
Nearly 1,000 Google employees have signed an open letter urging the company’s top leadership to immediately sever ties with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The letter reflects growing internal dissent over Google’s government contracts, which…
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India–AI Impact Summit 2026: Seven Chakras Shaping Global AI
India is set to redefine the global artificial intelligence narrative as it hosts the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. Marking a historic first, the summit will be the world’s largest global AI gathering hosted in the Global South, drawing participation from more than…