Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 TN fishermen near Katchatheevu

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:57 AM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) In yet another incident highlighting the continuing tensions in the Palk Strait, the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

Sensex, Nifty open with mild gains amid intense AI discussions

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:43 AM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian equity markets traded in green with mild positive bias early on Thursday, extending the steady multi-session recovery seen in the last three days, as the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' continues in New Delhi with intense discussions around AI.

Maharashtra hands over 118-acre Malad land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project for rehab housing

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:26 AM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) The Maharashtra government handed over possession of a 118-acre land parcel at Mukteshwar in Malad-Malvani to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) on Wednesday, paving the way for the special purpose vehicle (SPV) -- Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL) -- to begin planning and construction of rehabilitation buildings.