FedEx to invest ₹2,500 crore for cargo hub at Navi Mumbai airport
FedEx announced it will invest over ₹2,500 crore to build a fully automated 3,00,000-sq-ft cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport in partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. The ground-breaking ceremony of the facility was held in the presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. The hub will support trade flows across Southeast Asia, West Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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FedEx announced it will invest over ₹2,500 crore to build a fully automated 3,00,000-sq-ft cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport in partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. The ground-breaking ceremony of the facility was held in the presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. The hub will support trade flows across Southeast Asia, West Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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US attack on Iran would've serious consequences, this is playing with fire: Russia
Russia has said that any new US attack on Iran would have serious consequences. "There have already been strikes on Iran's nuclear sites...From what we can judge there were real risks of a nuclear incident," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "No one wants an increase in tension. Everyone understands this is playing with fire," he added.
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10:56 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Russia has said that any new US attack on Iran would have serious consequences. "There have already been strikes on Iran's nuclear sites...From what we can judge there were real risks of a nuclear incident," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "No one wants an increase in tension. Everyone understands this is playing with fire," he added.
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Govt shares AI-generated versions of PM Modi's AI Summit speech in sign & Indian languages
The government has shared AI-generated versions of PM Narendra Modi's speech at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in sign language and English, along with multiple Indian languages. The AI-generated versions were also live-streamed. The Indian languages used in the AI-generated versions of the speech were - Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Assamese, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, Odia and Marathi.
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11:07 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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The government has shared AI-generated versions of PM Narendra Modi's speech at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in sign language and English, along with multiple Indian languages. The AI-generated versions were also live-streamed. The Indian languages used in the AI-generated versions of the speech were - Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Assamese, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, Odia and Marathi.
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Every time I visit India, I'm struck by pace of change: Pichai
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking at AI Impact Summit 2026, said it was "wonderful to be back in India". "Every time I visit [India], I'm struck by the pace of change," he added. Recalling his school days, Pichai said Visakhapatnam, where Google will build a full-stack AI hub, was "a quiet and modest coastal city", highlighting the city's growth.
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11:23 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking at AI Impact Summit 2026, said it was "wonderful to be back in India". "Every time I visit [India], I'm struck by the pace of change," he added. Recalling his school days, Pichai said Visakhapatnam, where Google will build a full-stack AI hub, was "a quiet and modest coastal city", highlighting the city's growth.
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11:23 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Google partners with India to support climate-tech innovation
Google will launch its Centre for Climate Technology on Manthan, a platform led by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India. This is aimed at accelerating decarbonisation and the evolution of climate technology by using AI models and APIs. The centre will support research in workforce development, sustainable aviation fuel, and low-carbon construction.
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11:39 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Google will launch its Centre for Climate Technology on Manthan, a platform led by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India. This is aimed at accelerating decarbonisation and the evolution of climate technology by using AI models and APIs. The centre will support research in workforce development, sustainable aviation fuel, and low-carbon construction.
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Humans shouldn't be just data points for AI, it must be democratised: PM Modi
While addressing India AI Impact Summit, PM Narendra Modi said that AI "must be democratised" so that humans are not reduced to "mere raw material". "For AI, humans shouldn't be just data points," he added. He also compared human control on AI to GPS, saying, "GPS shows us the way, but...final call on which direction we should go is ours."
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11:33 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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While addressing India AI Impact Summit, PM Narendra Modi said that AI "must be democratised" so that humans are not reduced to "mere raw material". "For AI, humans shouldn't be just data points," he added. He also compared human control on AI to GPS, saying, "GPS shows us the way, but...final call on which direction we should go is ours."
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India sees future in AI, not fear: PM Modi at India AI Impact Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his address at the India AI Impact Summit on Thursday that India sees future and fortune in AI, not fear. Stating that India has talent, energy capacity and policy clarity to build AI, PM Modi added that India is building a resilient ecosystem for it. He called India the largest tech talent pool hub.
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11:57 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his address at the India AI Impact Summit on Thursday that India sees future and fortune in AI, not fear. Stating that India has talent, energy capacity and policy clarity to build AI, PM Modi added that India is building a resilient ecosystem for it. He called India the largest tech talent pool hub.
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Sensex falls over 800 points from day's high, Nifty falls over 230
The BSE Sensex Index fell 819 points in intraday trading from the day's high of 83,979.36 to the day's low of 83,160.15. Only two companies, Infosys and TCS, were trading in the green at the time of reporting. The Nifty50 Index also fell 233 points from the day's high of 25,885.30.
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11:57 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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The BSE Sensex Index fell 819 points in intraday trading from the day's high of 83,979.36 to the day's low of 83,160.15. Only two companies, Infosys and TCS, were trading in the green at the time of reporting. The Nifty50 Index also fell 233 points from the day's high of 25,885.30.
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Sundar Pichai recalls travelling on Coromandel Express during college days
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, while speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, recalled travelling on the Coromandel Express during his college days and the train crossing Visakhapatnam. "Now, in that same city, Google is establishing a full-stack AI hub, part of our $15 billion infrastructure investment in India," he said about Visakhapatnam.
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12:06 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai, while speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, recalled travelling on the Coromandel Express during his college days and the train crossing Visakhapatnam. "Now, in that same city, Google is establishing a full-stack AI hub, part of our $15 billion infrastructure investment in India," he said about Visakhapatnam.
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North Korea unveils 50 nuclear-capable rocket launchers, releases pictures
North Korea has unveiled 50 nuclear-capable rocket launchers, with leader Kim Jong-un hailing the launchers as "wonderful" and "attractive" during the ceremony on Wednesday. "When this weapon is used, actually, no force would be able to expect God's protection," Kim said. He described the launchers as "world's most advantageous weapon for concentrated super-powerful attack", according to Yonhap.
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12:20 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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North Korea has unveiled 50 nuclear-capable rocket launchers, with leader Kim Jong-un hailing the launchers as "wonderful" and "attractive" during the ceremony on Wednesday. "When this weapon is used, actually, no force would be able to expect God's protection," Kim said. He described the launchers as "world's most advantageous weapon for concentrated super-powerful attack", according to Yonhap.
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Bihar's last known Naxal commander Suresh Koda surrenders
Naxal commander Suresh Koda, who was involved in multiple killings and faced around 60 cases, surrendered before the Bihar Police. Police claimed that he was the last armed insurgent in Bihar. The commander handed over two INSAS rifles, AK-47 and AK-56 assault rifles, and 505 rounds of ammunition, a police officer said. He was also carrying a ₹3 lakh bounty.
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12:19 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Naxal commander Suresh Koda, who was involved in multiple killings and faced around 60 cases, surrendered before the Bihar Police. Police claimed that he was the last armed insurgent in Bihar. The commander handed over two INSAS rifles, AK-47 and AK-56 assault rifles, and 505 rounds of ammunition, a police officer said. He was also carrying a ₹3 lakh bounty.
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Black Box can't be destroyed easily: Ajit Pawar's son on plane crash
Jay Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, demanded a detailed probe into the plane crash that killed his father. He said, "The black box cannot be destroyed easily. The people of Maharashtra have the right to know the...whole truth of the crash." He also sought a ban on VSR Ventures Private Limited, which operated the Learjet 45XR aircraft.
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12:43 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Jay Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, demanded a detailed probe into the plane crash that killed his father. He said, "The black box cannot be destroyed easily. The people of Maharashtra have the right to know the...whole truth of the crash." He also sought a ban on VSR Ventures Private Limited, which operated the Learjet 45XR aircraft.
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Investor highlights Japanese toilet maker's AI chip tech, says it is 'undervalued by ₹32,522 cr'
In a letter to TOTO, UK-based activist investor Palliser Capital called the Japanese toilet maker the "most undervalued and overlooked AI memory beneficiary". It highlighted the company's advanced ceramics segment, which makes electrostatic chucks. It also claimed the firm trades at a discount of ¥554 billion (₹32,522 crore). TOTO's chuck technology is relevant to cryogenic etching, FT reported.
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12:38 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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In a letter to TOTO, UK-based activist investor Palliser Capital called the Japanese toilet maker the "most undervalued and overlooked AI memory beneficiary". It highlighted the company's advanced ceramics segment, which makes electrostatic chucks. It also claimed the firm trades at a discount of ¥554 billion (₹32,522 crore). TOTO's chuck technology is relevant to cryogenic etching, FT reported.
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OpenAI partners with TCS to build 100 MW AI infrastructure
OpenAI announced a multi-dimensional strategic partnership with Tata Group and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). OpenAI will become the first customer of Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) HyperVault data centre business, starting with 100 megawatts of capacity and with potential to scale to 1 gigawatt over time. The AI infrastructure will be a part of OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate Project.
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12:56 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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OpenAI announced a multi-dimensional strategic partnership with Tata Group and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). OpenAI will become the first customer of Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) HyperVault data centre business, starting with 100 megawatts of capacity and with potential to scale to 1 gigawatt over time. The AI infrastructure will be a part of OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate Project.
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Iran would be wise to make deal with Trump: WH Press Secretary
US President Donald Trump always considers diplomacy as his first option, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday, adding Iran would be wise to make a deal with President Trump. However, she refused to confirm any military action against Iran. This comes amid reports that the US military is ready to strike Iran and is awaiting Trump's approval.
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12:52 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump always considers diplomacy as his first option, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday, adding Iran would be wise to make a deal with President Trump. However, she refused to confirm any military action against Iran. This comes amid reports that the US military is ready to strike Iran and is awaiting Trump's approval.
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CEOs of rivals OpenAI & Anthropic avoid holding hands while posing with PM Modi
Rivals OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stood beside each other at India AI Impact Summit in Delhi but avoided holding hands while posing with PM Narendra Modi. A video has gone viral showing the tech leaders raising their fists instead. Amodei founded Anthropic in 2021 after departing OpenAI, citing differences over the direction of AI development.
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01:13 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Rivals OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stood beside each other at India AI Impact Summit in Delhi but avoided holding hands while posing with PM Narendra Modi. A video has gone viral showing the tech leaders raising their fists instead. Amodei founded Anthropic in 2021 after departing OpenAI, citing differences over the direction of AI development.
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Restaurants found hiding sales of ₹70,000 cr by Income Tax Dept
An investigation by the Income Tax Department's Hyderabad unit has found that several restaurants across India underreported sales of ₹70,000 crore since 2019-20. The department assessed about 60 terabytes of transactional data from a billing software that is used by nearly 1.77 lakh restaurants. One pattern that reportedly emerged during the probe was the selective deletion of cash invoices.
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01:13 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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An investigation by the Income Tax Department's Hyderabad unit has found that several restaurants across India underreported sales of ₹70,000 crore since 2019-20. The department assessed about 60 terabytes of transactional data from a billing software that is used by nearly 1.77 lakh restaurants. One pattern that reportedly emerged during the probe was the selective deletion of cash invoices.
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Sensex crashes over 1,000 points from day's high, Nifty falls before 25,600-mark
Sensex crashed over 1,000 points from the day's high to 82,864.29 intraday, while Nifty fell below the key level of 25,600 on Thursday. This comes as domestic markets witnessed profit booking after it rose for three consecutive days and amid rising crude oil prices due to tensions between US and Iran. Infosys and TCS were among the gainers on BSE.
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01:25 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Sensex crashed over 1,000 points from the day's high to 82,864.29 intraday, while Nifty fell below the key level of 25,600 on Thursday. This comes as domestic markets witnessed profit booking after it rose for three consecutive days and amid rising crude oil prices due to tensions between US and Iran. Infosys and TCS were among the gainers on BSE.
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Umpire dies after bee attack during cricket match in UP
Umpire Manik Gupta died after a swarm of bees attacked the players and officials present on the ground during a cricket match in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Wednesday. Manik, who was 65 years old, hailed from Kanpur. Another umpire and around 15 to 20 players also suffered bee stings, police said.
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01:21 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Umpire Manik Gupta died after a swarm of bees attacked the players and officials present on the ground during a cricket match in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Wednesday. Manik, who was 65 years old, hailed from Kanpur. Another umpire and around 15 to 20 players also suffered bee stings, police said.
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SC grants bail to Vikram Bhatt, wife Shwetambari in ₹30 cr fraud case
The Supreme Court granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari, in a ₹30 crore fraud case on Thursday. The court also directed them to appear before a Supreme Court Mediation Centre to resolve the case. They were arrested on December 7 over a dispute regarding making a biopic of the Indira IVF owner's late wife.
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01:37 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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The Supreme Court granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari, in a ₹30 crore fraud case on Thursday. The court also directed them to appear before a Supreme Court Mediation Centre to resolve the case. They were arrested on December 7 over a dispute regarding making a biopic of the Indira IVF owner's late wife.
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