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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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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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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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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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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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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Andhra govt allots 601 acres of land to Adani Infra for Google data centres
The Andhra Pradesh government cleared 601.4 acres of land for AI data centre campuses linked to Raiden Infotech India, a Google company. The allotment has been increased from the previous 480-acre approval and will be spread across three sites in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts. The land will be allotted to Adani Infra (India) Ltd, Raiden's notified partner.
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01:30 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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The Andhra Pradesh government cleared 601.4 acres of land for AI data centre campuses linked to Raiden Infotech India, a Google company. The allotment has been increased from the previous 480-acre approval and will be spread across three sites in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts. The land will be allotted to Adani Infra (India) Ltd, Raiden's notified partner.
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Anil Ambani files undertaking in SC, vows not to leave India amid probe
Industrialist Anil Ambani filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court stating he'll not leave India without its prior permission. This comes amid ongoing probes by the ED and CBI into alleged large-scale bank loan fraud linked to Reliance Communications and group entities. He said he has not travelled abroad since July 2025 and will continue cooperating with investigations.
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Industrialist Anil Ambani filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court stating he'll not leave India without its prior permission. This comes amid ongoing probes by the ED and CBI into alleged large-scale bank loan fraud linked to Reliance Communications and group entities. He said he has not travelled abroad since July 2025 and will continue cooperating with investigations.
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'What culture are you developing?,' asks SC to states on freebies before elections
The Supreme Court criticised state governments for announcing freebies before elections, while hearing a plea regarding Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation's proposal to provide free electricity to all. "We are not talking of Tamil Nadu in particular...We are talking of pan-India. What kind of culture are we developing?" SC asked. It said states are running into deficit but giving freebies.
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The Supreme Court criticised state governments for announcing freebies before elections, while hearing a plea regarding Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation's proposal to provide free electricity to all. "We are not talking of Tamil Nadu in particular...We are talking of pan-India. What kind of culture are we developing?" SC asked. It said states are running into deficit but giving freebies.
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Indian-origin ex-director hires friend as ghost employee, takes 50% salary in ₹11-cr fraud case
Karan Gupta, the Indian-origin former director of Optum, has been convicted on multiple counts for stealing $1.2 million (₹11-crore) from the US-based healthcare company, the FBI said. The 47-year-old hired a 'ghost employee', who was his friend, in 2015, it added. The accused took over 50% of the friend's $100,000 (₹91 lakh) salary, which increased with bonuses and raises.
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02:03 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Karan Gupta, the Indian-origin former director of Optum, has been convicted on multiple counts for stealing $1.2 million (₹11-crore) from the US-based healthcare company, the FBI said. The 47-year-old hired a 'ghost employee', who was his friend, in 2015, it added. The accused took over 50% of the friend's $100,000 (₹91 lakh) salary, which increased with bonuses and raises.
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US military moves into place for possible attack on Iran
The US military has moved into place for a possible attack on Iran, US President Donald Trump's administration and Pentagon officials said, as per multiple reports. The drive to assemble a military force capable of striking Iran's nuclear programme, its ballistic missiles and accompanying launch sites has continued this week despite indirect talks between US and Iran.
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02:26 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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The US military has moved into place for a possible attack on Iran, US President Donald Trump's administration and Pentagon officials said, as per multiple reports. The drive to assemble a military force capable of striking Iran's nuclear programme, its ballistic missiles and accompanying launch sites has continued this week despite indirect talks between US and Iran.
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Bihar shows AI-based e-voting system at India AI Impact Summit
Bihar has unveiled an AI-based e-voting system at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit, under which a voter can cast their vote from anywhere using just a smartphone. Voters need to download the app, complete mobile verification, enter EPIC details, verify identity through live facial recognition and vote. This system was first tested in Bihar's urban local body polls.
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02:17 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Bihar has unveiled an AI-based e-voting system at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit, under which a voter can cast their vote from anywhere using just a smartphone. Voters need to download the app, complete mobile verification, enter EPIC details, verify identity through live facial recognition and vote. This system was first tested in Bihar's urban local body polls.
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In a 1st, IIT students will be able to study across campuses
In a first, IIT Madras has confirmed that IIT students will be able to study across IIT campuses from this year. IIT Madras Director, Professor V Kamakoti, said curricula across IITs are being mapped. Students will be able to take admission in select courses or even spend a full term, and their credits will be transferred.
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02:37 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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In a first, IIT Madras has confirmed that IIT students will be able to study across IIT campuses from this year. IIT Madras Director, Professor V Kamakoti, said curricula across IITs are being mapped. Students will be able to take admission in select courses or even spend a full term, and their credits will be transferred.
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