Delhi weather update: Light rain lashes national capital; IMD issues alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said light rainfall or drizzle was ‘very likely’ across Delhi and the National Capital Region, with scattered showers expected to extend into parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan

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Satcom-linked AI warfare: Let’s forge a consensus for a global treaty

In a world that may be on the verge of a power shift, AI’s fusion with satellite networks could have major geopolitical implications. As China and the US race to grab low-earth orbit slots, India must hasten its own AI–satcom push and press for a global consensus on AI warfare curbs.

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Resilient US oil production is a boon to Trump. How long will it last?

The oil patch defied expectations over the past year by weathering low crude prices with record-breaking production. But big drillers are preparing for a slowdown.

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Stock Market Today LIVE: Gift Nifty signals flat start for Nifty 50, Sensex

Stock Market Today LIVE: Asian markets rose in a thin trade, with Nikkei rallying nearly 1% and most markets closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. The US stock market indices eked out gains overnight, supported by technology and financial stocks.

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I-T draft rules 2025: Form 16, 26AS numbers to change from 1 April? See details

The draft document for the updated Income Tax rules 2025, set to come into effect from 1 April this year state changed numbers for Form 16 (TDS on salary) and Form 26AS (AIS) among others. Here's all you need to know…

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AI Summit 2026 LIVE: Day 3 focus on innovation and AI applications

Delhi AI Summit 2026 LIVE: Today is Day 3 of the five-day event scheduled till 20 February. With 13 country pavilions the event will see participation of Heads of states and governments, Ministers, foreign delegates, and international organisation representatives.

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IT Investors Lose ₹6 Lk Cr In 8 Sessions; Nifty IT Index Drops 32% |

This slide marked the fourth straight session of losses for the sector as concerns over artificial intelligence-led disruption continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The nifty IT index slipped 1.1% in intraday trade, but rebounded later. Over the past four sessions, the index has declined 9.5%. Will the bloodbath continue? #anthropic #it #ai #artificialintelligence #claude #claudeai #chatgpt #samaltman #openai #gemini #abhinavtrivedi #elonmusk #samaltman

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Are banks open or closed on 18 February? Check state-wise list

Bank holiday today, 18 February: Since there is a bank holiday today in Sikkim due to Losar, lenders including SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and others will remain closed in the state. However, banks will be open everywhere else in India.

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Trump names first investments in US by Japan as part of $550 bn pledge—details

These investments by Japan in the US, spanning critical minerals, oil and gas infrastructure, totals roughly $36 billion, and involve three mega projects across three American states.

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5 explosive remarks by Mani Shankar Aiyar that rocked the Congress

Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar is at it again. In a latest outburst, he has criticised prominent party members while predicting a victory for the LDF in Kerala. Aiyar's past controversies add to the intrigue.

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Puppets bring Amrita Sher-Gil's artistic legacy to life

A new show employs a mix of puppets, live action and objects to recount the life of the Indian modernist

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