February 18, 2026 1:58 PM

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It is necessary for steel sector to use AI, says Secretary of Ministry of Steel

Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, said that it is necessary for the steel sector to use Artificial Intelligence. Talking to Akashvani News at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Mr. Pondrik said that India is the second largest producer of steel in the world and therefore it...

February 18, 2026 1:46 PM

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Textile sector hails Interim Trade Agreement between India & US

The Textile sector has hailed the Interim Trade Agreement between India and the US. Talking to Akashvani News, Sanjeev Saran, former Chairman of the Manmade Textiles Export Promotion Council and current member of Export Promotion, said that the tariff reduction is going to benefit the exporters. Mr ...

February 18, 2026 1:36 PM

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Maharashtra govt withdraws 5% reservation for Muslims in jobs & education

The Maharashtra government has cancelled the five per cent reservation for members of the Muslim community in jobs and education. A Government Resolution (GR) was issued yesterday, as the previous ordinance providing for the five per cent reservation has lapsed, and the court has placed an interim s...

February 18, 2026 1:29 PM

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Regulating AI is not the role of UN, says UN Chief Antonio Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that regulating Artificial Intelligence is not the role of the United Nations, as the world body plans to convene an annual global dialogue on AI with participation from governments, the private sector and civil society.   In an interview with a news ag...

February 18, 2026 1:29 PM

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South African Cheetah Gamini gives birth to 3 cubs at Kuno National Park

Gamini, a South African cheetah, has given birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park, taking the country's total cheetah population to 38. Sharing this in a social media post, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav today said that the number of surviving Indian-born cheetah cubs has now increased to 2...

February 18, 2026 1:25 PM

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Pakistan Court extends pre-arrest bail of former PM Imran Khan in five cases

A District and Sessions Court in Pakistan has extended the pre-arrest bail of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in five cases. One of the cases relates to the alleged attempted murder of former minister Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha. District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka directed the prosecutio...

February 18, 2026 1:22 PM

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Churches across Puducherry hold special masses to mark Ash Wednesday

The 40-day Lenten period for Christians has begun today with the observance of Ash Wednesday. In this connection, special masses were held in churches across Puducherry, with large numbers of devotees participating in the services. At the historic Sacred Heart Basilica, a special mass was led by Par...