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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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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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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I tell my daughters not to say 'Thank you' or 'Please' to AI chatbots: Ex-UK PM Sunak
Ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak said his daughters say "Please" and "Thank you" while interacting with AI chatbots. Sunak recalled telling them not to do this, adding, "This isn't a human. It requires a lot of computer power...it's best not to use those words." "They replied, 'If AI takes over the world, we'll want to be polite to AI'," he added.
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Ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak said his daughters say "Please" and "Thank you" while interacting with AI chatbots. Sunak recalled telling them not to do this, adding, "This isn't a human. It requires a lot of computer power...it's best not to use those words." "They replied, 'If AI takes over the world, we'll want to be polite to AI'," he added.
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I-T dept sends notices to senior execs earning over ₹50 lakh for alleged misuse of exemptions
Income Tax department has issued notices to dozens of senior executives earning above ₹50 lakh annually for allegedly underreporting income and claiming unwarranted exemptions. Officials said notices were sent to executives across hospitality, IT, FMCG and engineering sectors, with several startup leaders also under the department's radar. The discrepancies were revealed during reviews of ITRs.
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02:59 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Income Tax department has issued notices to dozens of senior executives earning above ₹50 lakh annually for allegedly underreporting income and claiming unwarranted exemptions. Officials said notices were sent to executives across hospitality, IT, FMCG and engineering sectors, with several startup leaders also under the department's radar. The discrepancies were revealed during reviews of ITRs.
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West Indies seal 42-win vs Italy, top Group C with zero defeats
West Indies defeated Italy by 42 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match on Thursday. West Indies skipper Shai Hope scored 75(46), helping his team post 165-6, while Italy were bowled out for 123. West Indies emerged as table-toppers in Group C and entered Super Eights by winning all matches in group stage, like India and South Africa.
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02:57 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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West Indies defeated Italy by 42 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match on Thursday. West Indies skipper Shai Hope scored 75(46), helping his team post 165-6, while Italy were bowled out for 123. West Indies emerged as table-toppers in Group C and entered Super Eights by winning all matches in group stage, like India and South Africa.
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'Choice between dogs & Muslims is not difficult,' says Republican lawmaker; criticised
US Republican lawmaker Randy Fine is facing backlash for suggesting he'd choose dogs over Muslims. "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one," Fine wrote on X. He clarified his post was a response to Palestinian-American activist Nerdeen Kiswani saying people must give up dogs because "NYC is coming to Islam".
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US Republican lawmaker Randy Fine is facing backlash for suggesting he'd choose dogs over Muslims. "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one," Fine wrote on X. He clarified his post was a response to Palestinian-American activist Nerdeen Kiswani saying people must give up dogs because "NYC is coming to Islam".
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How will equity-oriented mutual funds be taxed in FY27?
Equity-oriented mutual funds in India, defined as schemes with at least 65% in domestic shares, face long-term capital gains tax of 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh if held over 12 months, and short-term gains are taxed at 20% if units are held for 12 months or less. Only gains accrued after January 31, 2018, shall be taxable in FY27.
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03:11 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Equity-oriented mutual funds in India, defined as schemes with at least 65% in domestic shares, face long-term capital gains tax of 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh if held over 12 months, and short-term gains are taxed at 20% if units are held for 12 months or less. Only gains accrued after January 31, 2018, shall be taxable in FY27.
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How did Italy fare in their first-ever T20 World Cup?
Italy managed to register a win in their first-ever T20 World Cup. In the T20 World Cup 2026, they defeated Nepal by 10 wickets, but lost to Scotland, England and the West Indies by 73, 24 and 42 runs, respectively. Ben Manenti scored the most runs (138) for Italy, while spinner Crishan Kalugamage was the highest wicket-taker with seven wickets.
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Italy managed to register a win in their first-ever T20 World Cup. In the T20 World Cup 2026, they defeated Nepal by 10 wickets, but lost to Scotland, England and the West Indies by 73, 24 and 42 runs, respectively. Ben Manenti scored the most runs (138) for Italy, while spinner Crishan Kalugamage was the highest wicket-taker with seven wickets.
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Harmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped woman in int'l cricket
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made her 356th international appearance in the India-Australia second T20I on Thursday. She became the most-capped international player in women's cricket, surpassing former New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates, who has featured in 355 international games. In July last year, she had surpassed Mithali Raj to become India Women's most capped international player.
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03:18 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made her 356th international appearance in the India-Australia second T20I on Thursday. She became the most-capped international player in women's cricket, surpassing former New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates, who has featured in 355 international games. In July last year, she had surpassed Mithali Raj to become India Women's most capped international player.
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Supreme Court shuts case after 'Ghooskhor Pandat' makers drop title
The Supreme Court on Thursday shut the case against the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Ghooskhor Pandat' movie after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the court that he has withdrawn the title along with all publicity material. Pandey said in his affidavit that though the new title of the movie has not yet been finalised, it will not be similar to the earlier name.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday shut the case against the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Ghooskhor Pandat' movie after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the court that he has withdrawn the title along with all publicity material. Pandey said in his affidavit that though the new title of the movie has not yet been finalised, it will not be similar to the earlier name.
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How will taxation work for ELSS mutual funds in FY27?
Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) are equity-focused mutual funds with a three-year lock-in. Due to this lock-in, there is no short-term capital gains tax, while in FY27, long-term gains will be taxed at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh. ELSS investments also qualify for a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C for those opting for the old tax regime.
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03:36 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) are equity-focused mutual funds with a three-year lock-in. Due to this lock-in, there is no short-term capital gains tax, while in FY27, long-term gains will be taxed at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh. ELSS investments also qualify for a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C for those opting for the old tax regime.
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Sule claims threat to Rohit Pawar's life as he questions Ajit Pawar's plane crash
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule expressed concern for Rohit Pawar's safety, claimed threat to his life following his statements on the plane crash that killed his father, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Sule said that Rohit's presentation of facts has raised concerns among people, and she's worried about his security. She's requested the Maharashtra government to provide Rohit with security.
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03:33 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule expressed concern for Rohit Pawar's safety, claimed threat to his life following his statements on the plane crash that killed his father, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Sule said that Rohit's presentation of facts has raised concerns among people, and she's worried about his security. She's requested the Maharashtra government to provide Rohit with security.
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Veteran journalist Govindan Kutty passes away at 81
Veteran journalist and author K Govindan Kutty passed away at the age of 81 in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Kutty, who started his career with All India Radio, also worked with Indian Express, Financial Express and India Today. He, along with then Prime Minister Morarji Desai, had survived the 1977 plane crash in Assam's Jorhat. He also wrote several books.
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03:32 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Veteran journalist and author K Govindan Kutty passed away at the age of 81 in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Kutty, who started his career with All India Radio, also worked with Indian Express, Financial Express and India Today. He, along with then Prime Minister Morarji Desai, had survived the 1977 plane crash in Assam's Jorhat. He also wrote several books.
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AI will change nature of software industry, will definitely impact jobs: Sam Altman
Speaking during the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will reset the nature of the software industry. He said that while for some companies it'll be bad, a lot of others will benefit. He also said, "AI will definitely impact the job market, but we always find new things to do."
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03:58 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Speaking during the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will reset the nature of the software industry. He said that while for some companies it'll be bad, a lot of others will benefit. He also said, "AI will definitely impact the job market, but we always find new things to do."
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UK King Charles' brother Andrew arrested
UK King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Duke of York was stripped of his royal titles in the wake of outrage over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police confirmed that the 66-year-old, who celebrates his birthday on Thursday, has been arrested.
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03:56 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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UK King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Duke of York was stripped of his royal titles in the wake of outrage over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police confirmed that the 66-year-old, who celebrates his birthday on Thursday, has been arrested.
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