Security agencies caution against militancy resurgence amid remarks on 'Seven Sisters’ by Yunus

Vicky Nanjappa | February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) With Tarique Rahman kicking off his first term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes are on how he would handle his neighbours. The first signs have been positive, especially when it comes to India. However, security agencies caution against resurgence in militancy amid 'Seven Sisters’ remarks by former chief adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus in his farewell speech recently.

TN Assembly polls: DMDK joins DMK-led alliance, seat-sharing talks soon

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:10 PM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Wednesday formally joined the DMK-led alliance, marking the first time the party has aligned with the DMK since its inception in 2005.

Milap Zaveri’s ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’ locked for May 22 release

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Milap Milan Zaveri, who is currently riding high on the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, is all set to entertain audiences once again with his upcoming film Tera Yaar Hoon Main, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 22.

A big threat for Cong earlier, now national problem: Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Rahul Gandhi

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:02 PM

Sambhal, Feb 19 (IANS) Acharya Pramod Krishnam, head of Kalki Dham, on Thursday termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a “national problem”, claiming that he was earlier a major threat to the Congress party but now has become a larger concern for the country.

T20 WC: Chakaravarthy wins 'impact player of the match' after India's 17-run win vs Netherlands

IANS | February 19, 2026 1:53 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 19 (IANS) India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was named the Impact Player of the Match after producing a decisive spell in the last group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.

India’s AI opportunity is amazing: Sam Altman

IANS | February 19, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday said India is witnessing extraordinary growth in Artificial Intelligence adoption, describing the country as one of the company’s fastest-growing markets globally.

SC disposes of plea against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmakers drop controversial title (Lead)

IANS | February 19, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea challenging the upcoming film earlier titled 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the top court that the controversial title and all related promotional material had been withdrawn.

India poised to reap youth dividend in AI era

IANS | February 19, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The 'India-AI Impact Summit 2026', which commenced on February 16 with a powerful vision, places India's youth at the heart of the nation's artificial intelligence (AI) journey, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Priyanka Chopra shares Namrata Shirodkar’s viral Miss Universe video, says ‘once a queen, always a queen’

IANS | February 19, 2026 1:19 PM

Mumbai Feb 19 (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra has taken to her social media account to shower praise on former beauty queen and actress Namrata Shirodkar, calling her “a queen” after an old pageant video of Namrata resurfaced online.

Ex-South Korean President Yoon sentenced to life imprisonment over martial law bid

IANS | February 19, 2026 1:17 PM

Seoul, Feb 19 (IANS) A court on Thursday sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his failed bid to impose martial law in 2024.