Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has made a striking portfolio reshuffle, sharply increasing exposure to information technology stocks while trimming stakes in major banking and industrial names. The move comes amid market anxiety over artificial intelligence disrupting India’s IT services model. Contrarian Bet on IT Sector During the December…
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YouTube Down: Global Outage Triggers Error
New Delhi: Video streaming giant YouTube suffered a major global outage on February 17, leaving millions of users unable to access videos and live streams. The disruption triggered widespread complaints, with users encountering a recurring “Something Went Wrong” error message across devices. Over 3 Lakh Complaints Logged According to outage-tracking…
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Tata Education Trust Renewals Spark Tension
Mumbai: Fresh tensions are emerging at the Tata Education and Development Trust (TEDT) as the terms of two trustees approach renewal, with internal disagreements threatening to block their continuation. The development comes amid tighter governance norms introduced by the Maharashtra government last year, adding further scrutiny to trustee appointments. Unanimous…
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Measles-Rubella Vaccination Drive Begins in Noida
Noida, February 18, 2026: A district-wide measles-rubella (MR) vaccination drive has commenced across schools in Gautam Budh Nagar, covering students from Classes 1 to 5. The campaign, which began on February 16, will continue until February 27, with health officials aiming to ensure that no eligible child is left without…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Teases Privacy Display
New Delhi, February 18, 2026: Just days ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, Samsung has begun teasing standout features of the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, including a new privacy-focused display mode and AI-assisted low-light camera capabilities. The promotional push signals the company’s intent to position the Galaxy S26 lineup…
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Yunus ‘Seven Sisters’ Remark Raises India Concerns
New Delhi: A light-hearted exchange in the Supreme Court on Tuesday drew attention after a Bench remarked that there was “no country like Vanuatu,” comparing it to the self-proclaimed micronation “Kailasa,” while hearing a bail plea filed by a foreign national. Bail Plea Under IPC Provisions The case came up…
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Supreme Court Jokes on Vanuatu in Bail Hearing
New Delhi: A light-hearted exchange in the Supreme Court on Tuesday drew attention after a Bench remarked that there was “no country like Vanuatu,” comparing it to the self-proclaimed micronation “Kailasa,” while hearing a bail plea filed by a foreign national. Bail Plea Under IPC Provisions The case came up…
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India-France Defence Dialogue 2026 Boosts Military Tiesq
Bengaluru, February 18, 2026: India and France have significantly deepened their strategic partnership by renewing their defence cooperation agreement for another 10 years, signing a joint venture to manufacture Hammer missiles in India, and announcing reciprocal deployment of military officers during the 6th Annual Defence Dialogue held in Bengaluru. High-Level…
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AI Transforms PDS at India AI Summit 2026
The Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) has unveiled a comprehensive suite of AI-powered reforms aimed at modernising India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) at the India AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026. Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the exhibition highlights how Artificial Intelligence is strengthening food security…
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PM Modi, Macron Inaugurate H125 Helicopter Line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday virtually inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) of the Airbus H125 Light Utility Helicopter at Vemagal in Karnataka. The facility, established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, marks a significant milestone in the India-France…