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Filmmaker MM Baig found dead at his home in Mumbai

Veteran filmmaker MM Baig was found dead at his home, his publicist Hanif Zaveri said. Father of yesteryear child artist Baby Guddu, Baig was involved with films like "Razia Sultan" and "Chhoti Bahoo". Baig, in his 70s, was living alone reportedly after differences with his wife. Neighbours reported foul smell emanating from his house, following which police found his body.
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06:46 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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Firms pledge over $260 billion at India AI Impact Summit

Domestic conglomerates and global technology firms have collectively pledged more than $260 billion in AI and data infrastructure investments over the next decade at the India AI Impact Summit. Reliance Industries and its telecom arm Jio said they will invest $109.8 billion in India over the next seven years. The Adani Group announced plans to invest $100 billion by 2035.
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07:13 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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TCS layoffs not related to AI: Tata Sons Chairman after 12,000 employees laid off last year

Speaking to reporters during India AI Impact Summit, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said the mass layoffs at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had nothing to do with artificial intelligence. He said the layoffs should not be viewed as an AI-driven move, NDTV Profit reported. Notably, last year the tech giant fired 2% of its workforce, equating to about 12,000 employees.
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07:06 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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8-year-old Ranvir becomes youngest keynote speaker at AI Summit

Eight-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva has become the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. "I'm talking about how I'm linking ancient Indian philosophies to modern-day technologies," Sachdeva stated. "I'm sharing my own use case of an Indian AI model just released and how I'm contributing to India's GDP and driving AI literacy with it," he added.
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07:21 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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Kolkata’s iconic 'folding' bridge to get ₹117.54 cr upgrade

Kolkata’s iconic Bascule Bridge will undergo an upgradation at cost of ₹117.54 crore. Built in 1966 by an Austrian firm, it's a double-leaf rolling bridge which swings upwards to let ships pass and then locks back down. The upgradation project, launched by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, will overhaul bridge's electro-mechanical systems and reinforce massive steel leaves to handle heavy-duty traffic.
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07:20 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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Walmart shares drop 2% pre-market on cautious 2027 profit forecast

Walmart shares fell 2% pre-market after issuing a cautious 2027 profit forecast. The beat on Q4 revenue and strong e-commerce growth were overshadowed by the softer outlook. The company also approved a $30 billion share buyback as new CEO John Furner prepares to report earnings.
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Which members of British royal family have faced legal action before?

Ex-UK Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is not the first member of British monarchy who has faced legal action. Princess Anne, who is King Charles' sister, was earlier convicted of a criminal offence after her dog bit two children in a park in 2002. Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall was banned from driving for six months in 2020 after being caught speeding.
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07:44 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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How did a tax case linked to biryani restaurants uncover '₹70,000 crore billing scam' across India?

Tax fraud inquiry against three biryani chains in Hyderabad has led authorities to uncover alleged widespread manipulation in bills and undeclared revenue, potentially ₹70,000 crore, by restaurants across India. Probe led officials to a billing software that had 'bulk delete', 'post-generation modification' functions that allegedly helped thousands of restaurants to under-report turnover.
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07:32 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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Mumbai: CM Fadnavis’ wife Amruta quits Axis Bank role after 23-yrs

Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, has stepped down as Senior Vice President at Axis Bank after 23 years. She shared a heartfelt note, thanking colleagues and MD & CEO Amitabh Chaudhry, and said she leaves with gratitude, lessons and lifelong friendships.
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We may be 2 yrs away from early versions of true super intelligence: Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, at the AI Impact Summit, said, "On our current trajectory, we may be only a couple of years away from early versions of true super intelligence." He further claimed that a "super intelligence" will be able to do a better job of being a CEO than any executive, or do better research than the best scientists.
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08:10 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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All unbeaten teams end up in same Super Eight group at T20 World Cup 2026

All unbeaten teams have ended up in the same Super Eight group at T20 World Cup 2026. India, Zimbabwe, South Africa and West Indies are in the same group, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand are in one group. The Super Eight stage will begin from February 21, with New Zealand and Pakistan's match in Colombo.
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08:03 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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Infosys Chairman says over 90 million jobs are at risk, names 4 IT jobs AI may end

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani claimed AI is reshaping business in a way that no tech revolution has done before, reported Financial Express. According to his analysis, over 90 million jobs are at risk today. He highlighted four IT jobs that could shrink significantly in the near future, namely, front-end developers, QA testers, IT support specialists, and blockchain developers.
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08:02 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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SIR to take place in 22 states/UTs soon, names released

The EC has directed Chief Electoral Officers of 22 states/UTs to complete the preparatory work for the SIR of electoral rolls, expected to start from April. The states/UTs include Andhra, Arunachal, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Haryana, Himachal, J&K, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Delhi, Punjab, Telangana and Uttarakhand.
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Dubai growth surges in South and waterfront areas: Tahir Majithia

The most significant growth in the city is concentrated in Dubai South, driven by the development of the new airport. Tahir Majithia, founder of Prime Capital Real Estate, also highlights massive activity in waterfront destinations like Maritime City and Dubai Islands. In the ultra-high-end segment, new man-made islands are being constructed near Jumeirah Bay and the Bulgari Island area.
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DRDO conducts successful qualification test for Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute

DRDO successfully conducted the qualification-level load test of the Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute. The Drogue Parachute is a crucial component of the Gaganyaan mission. It's deployed during the initial phase of descent to stabilise the crew module and reduce its speed before the main parachutes open. Its reliability is vital to ensuring the safe return of astronauts to Earth.
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08:29 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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What is ex-UK Prince Andrew's net worth and income?

Ex-UK Prince Andrew reportedly has net worth of around $5 million. His current declared income mainly comes from a Royal Navy pension of about £20,000 a year, along with possible state pension benefits, private financial support and undisclosed investments, a News 18 report said. In February 2026, he was ordered to vacate his main residence in Windsor, a 30-room mansion.
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08:26 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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Trump calls key meet to discuss Iran crisis, ally warns US can strike 'within hours': Reports

US President Donald Trump has been rushed into an Iran crisis meeting, reported News18. Furthermore, a top US ally has reportedly warned that Trump is set to strike Tehran "within hours". Amid the rising tension, Polish PM Donald Tusk has asked his country's citizens to leave Iran immediately, saying, "In a few hours, there may be no...possibility to evacuate."
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08:43 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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NASA captures aurora ribbons time-lapse from ISS, shares video

NASA's Johnson Space Center shared a stunning time-lapse video showing green aurora ribbons glowing above Earth. The video was captured from the International Space Station (ISS) moving in low Earth orbit. Auroras are formed when charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere, creating waves of light that ripple across the sky.
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08:35 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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Terror associate arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

A terror associate with direct links to Pakistan-based handlers was arrested, and two foreign-made pistols were seized from him in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. Sachin Kumar alias Pamma was arrested in a joint operation by police and Rashtriya Rifles from a forward village in Nowshera sector, a police spokesman said.
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AI used to uncover ₹70,000 crore 'billing scam' by restaurants across India

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 through alleged billing scam using a software. The officials used AI and Generative AI tools to analyse data linked to 1.77 lakh restaurant IDs, mapping GST numbers and PANs. They reportedly analysed 60 TB of billing data.
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