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February 17, 2026 6:41 PM
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Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 59 people in Madagascar and forced more than 16 thousand residents from their homes, according to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Authorities reported 15 people missing and 804 injured, while nearly 4 lakh 24 thousand people have been affected...
February 17, 2026 6:36 PM
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Secretary of Financial Services M. Nagaraju inaugurated facilitation camps organised to promote Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for Central Government Health Scheme beneficiaries in New Delhi. The Finance Ministry said that these camps are being organised across different Ministries and Departments....
February 17, 2026 6:31 PM
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The Election Commission of India has officially released the final electoral roll for Gujarat following a rigorous three-and-a-half-month Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign. Based on the qualifying date of January 1, 2026, the state’s total voter strength now stands at 4 crore 40 lakh 30 thou...
February 17, 2026 6:28 PM
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President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Visakhapatnam this evening to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026. The President landed at INS Dega Naval Air Station, where she was accorded a warm welcome by Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Visakh...
February 17, 2026 6:16 PM
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The Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, said, 'AI is transforming the entire art of storytelling.' Talking to Akashvani News at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Mr Jaju said that huge disruptions are coming through artificial intelligence in the entire cre...
February 17, 2026 5:03 PM
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The Online Short-Term Internship Programme of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has concluded today. India Secretary General of NHRC Bharat Lal congratulated the interns on completion of their internship during the valedictory session. He emphasised the importance of self-introspection and...
February 17, 2026 4:36 PM
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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan today launched the farmers’ digital companion 'Bharat Vistaar' from Jaipur. The initiative aims to make farmers smart, empowered, and information-rich. Through this platform, farmers will be able to access all necessary info...
February 17, 2026 4:42 PM
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India is expecting over two hundred billion dollars in AI investment in the next two years. Addressing a press conference on the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi today, Mr Vaishnaw said the summit is receiving a huge respon...
February 17, 2026 4:11 PM
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UPSC Chairman Dr Ajay Kumar has said that India stands on the cusp of AI takeover. Dr Kumar was speaking at the 127th Foundation Day of Hindu College of Delhi University today. He said AI has brought the chance to move from scarcity to surplus in terms of healthcare, education and nutrition. Dr Kuma...
February 17, 2026 4:00 PM
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The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has facilitated refunds of over 52 crore rupees across 31 sectors. NCH has done this by resolving 79 thousand consumer grievances related to refund claims during the past nine months. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said the refunds...
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