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Chief business officer of asset management firm dies by suicide in Mumbai

A top official of an asset management company died after allegedly jumping from the fourth floor of a building in Andheri East on Tuesday morning, police said...

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Feb 17, 2026 23:47 IST 1 Min read
Mumbai Fire Brigade Mumbai Fire Services Fire Incident Fire AccidentNational

BEST bus catches fire on Mumbai's Western Express Highway, all passengers safe

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Feb 17, 2026 23:20 IST 1 Min read
KC Venugopal in Chennai on Tuesday, Friday 17, 2026.National

‘Congress is in the DMK alliance only’: Venugopal shuts down Tamil Nadu split talk

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 17, 2026 23:07 IST 2 Min read
Bhupen Borah and Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026.National
'Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah will join BJP on Feb 22'
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Feb 17, 2026 22:48 IST 3 Min read
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Congress sweeps 7 of 8 Telangana municipalities; BRS gets one as civic poll rout continues
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Feb 17, 2026 18:30 IST 1 Min read
CBSE Board Exams CBSE Results Board Exam Results Class 10National
CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams begin; over 46 lakh students appearing at over 8,000 centres
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Feb 17, 2026 18:22 IST 2 Min read
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UP Assembly passes two bills to drop leprosy-linked term from civic laws
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Shankaracharya temple to come up near Vaishno Devi shrine in J-K; LG to lay foundation stone
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Modi invites Bangladesh PM to visit India, says looking forward to working closely
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International

Tarique Rahman Bangladesh Nationalist PartyInternational

Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, days after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial general elect...

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Feb 17, 2026 16:00 IST 1 Min read
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BNP, Jamaat in loggerheads over oath-taking on ‘referendum’ in Bangladesh

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Feb 17, 2026 12:52 IST 2 Min read
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Intermittent fasting offers no extra weight-loss benefit, study finds

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Feb 17, 2026 10:47 IST 4 Min read
Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh ElectionsInternational
Bangladesh no longer a 'submissive country': Yunus in farewell address
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Feb 17, 2026 10:29 IST 3 Min read
Tarique Rahman Bangladesh Nationalist PartyInternational
Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh's new PM on Tuesday; Speaker Birla to attend
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Feb 16, 2026 17:31 IST 2 Min read
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PM Modi to visit Israel on Feb 25-26, to address Knesset
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Feb 16, 2026 17:09 IST 3 Min read
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Lavrov hosts BRICS envoys, discusses strengthening partnership under India’s chairmanship
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International
Tarique Rahman sworn in as new PM of B'desh, LS Speaker Birla attends oath ceremony
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International
Family claims Imran Khan enduring 'unimaginable mistreatment'; oppn alliance calls for better health facilities
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Analysis

M K Stalin Rahul Gandhi DMK Congress AllianceAnalysis

Why will Congress stick to DMK and not rock the alliance boat in Tamil Nadu?

The Congress is unlikely to shift its allegiance in Tamil Nadu - at least for now. The chances of Congress snapping ties with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)...

By Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
Feb 17, 2026 16:29 IST 3 Min read
Pratap Singh Bajwa DinnerAnalysis

Bajwa's dinner boost to Congress unity in Punjab

By Roma R
Feb 17, 2026 14:20 IST 1 Min read
bangladesh hindu killingsAnalysis

Blasphemy claims, mob justice, state failure: Bangladesh’s Hindu killings

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 16, 2026 18:27 IST 4 Min read
Mani Shankar Aiyar Rahul GandhiAnalysis
Why is Mani Shankar Aiyar angry with Rahul Gandhi? Does he want a Rajya Sabha seat?
By Roma R
Feb 16, 2026 16:04 IST 3 Min read
amit shah first rightsAnalysis
Amit Shah’s “first right on resources” reopens BJP’s GC faultline amid UGC anger
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 15, 2026 22:24 IST 2 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Farmers ProtestAnalysis
Rahul moves to revive farm protest on India-US deal, but can he repeat 2020?
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 13, 2026 17:18 IST 3 Min read

Opinion

Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhan RJD Congress Bihar ElectionsOpinion

Friendly fights, caste polarisation and arrogance of allies hurt Mahagathbandhan

The announcement of Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Minister and Mukesh Sahani as Deputy Chief Minister pushed the Congress out of the electoral contest

By Kishore Kumar Jha
Nov 14, 2025 17:15 IST 2 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Zohran MamdaniOpinion

How Mamdani’s New York win marks a ‘Kejriwal moment’ in US politics

By Rajesh Ahuja
Nov 06, 2025 15:35 IST 3 Min read
kohli adelaideOpinion

After two ducks, Kohli’s new-ball method and role face hard questions

By Shailesh Khanduri
Oct 23, 2025 14:50 IST 2 Min read
Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.Opinion
How Kohli’s Perth duck puts Brand Kohli and his honour on the line
By Roma R
Oct 19, 2025 13:32 IST 2 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Congress RJDOpinion
How sidelining its workers may cost Congress in the Bihar elections
By Kishore Kumar Jha
Oct 17, 2025 14:53 IST 3 Min read
Donald TrumpOpinion
Trump’s tariff gamble: How 50% duty on India’s Russian oil imports shook global diplomacy
By SAS Kirmani
Sep 15, 2025 14:16 IST 4 Min read

Business

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Dabur appoints Hershey's Bhalla as CEO, elevates Mohit Malhotra to global role

Dabur India, a home-grown FMCG and ayurvedic products maker, on Tuesday announced to appoint former Hershey global executive Herjit S Bhalla as the Chief Execu...

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 23:25 IST 1 Min read
Visitors during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026.Business

AI Impact Summit: Restricted access for delegates for next 2 days, expo extended till 8 PM

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 22:42 IST 1 Min read
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Delhi Police identifies the person involved in theft at AI Summit

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Feb 17, 2026 21:54 IST 2 Min read
Maruti Suzuki e-VitaraBusiness
Maruti Suzuki expands product range; drives in first electric model e-Vitara
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 18:34 IST 2 Min read
Narendra Modi India FranceBusiness
India has evolved into confident, credible voice of Global South: PM Modi
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Feb 17, 2026 18:01 IST 2 Min read
Ashwini Vaishnaw India AI Impact SummitBusiness
India aims to build consensus to harness AI for public good, contain harms: Vaishnaw
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Feb 17, 2026 17:36 IST 2 Min read
Business
India AI Mission 2.0 to offer AI suite for MSMEs; Vaishnaw calls it 'UPI of AI'
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Business
PM Modi, Macron launch India-France Year of Innovation
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Govt in talks with social media platforms on age-based restrictions, issue of deepfakes: Vaishnaw
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Personal Finance

Equity Mutual FundsBusiness

Retail rush, SIPs drive Rs 14 lakh cr jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore b...

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Dec 31, 2025 17:43 IST 4 Min read
IPO image IPO Alert IPO NewsBusiness

IPO boom lifts fundraising to record Rs 1.76 lakh cr in 2025; outlook remains firm for 2026

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Dec 23, 2025 10:52 IST 4 Min read
Investments Savings Mutual Funds AMFI Retirement Planning Financial PlanningBusiness

Indian investors increasing widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report

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Dec 16, 2025 14:46 IST 2 Min read
New Labour CodesBusiness
Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 24, 2025 17:44 IST 3 Min read
Study Abroad Indian Students Higher Education LoansNational
Students rethink education options abroad with high fees, funds requirements in US, UK: Report
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Nov 20, 2025 15:51 IST 2 Min read
Chennai One AppNational
'Book bus, metro, local train tickets for just Re 1 using Chennai One App'
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Nov 13, 2025 14:34 IST 2 Min read

Sports

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Nabi's nine-for neutralises Shami's 8/90 as J&K have one foot on Ranji Trophy final door

Auqib Nabi delivered a performance to remember, claiming a nine-wicket match haul as his counter-attacking 42 at No. 9 has put Jammu and Kashmir on the cusp of...

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 18:27 IST 4 Min read
Imran Khan EyesightSports

Gavaskar, Kapil Dev among 14 ex-captains urge Pakistan to ensure Imran Khan’s care

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 16:11 IST 3 Min read
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Phillips, Rachin blazing fifties power NZ into Super 8s with eight-wicket win over Canada

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Feb 17, 2026 14:54 IST 3 Min read
Yuvraj Samra CanadaSports
Youngest T20 World Cup centurion Yuvraj Samra powers Canada to 173/4 vs NZ in must-win clash
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Feb 17, 2026 13:19 IST 2 Min read
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Canada's Yuvraj Samra becomes youngest to hit hundred in T20WC
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Feb 17, 2026 13:13 IST 1 Min read
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What are Pakistan’s qualification chances ahead of Namibia match?
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 13:09 IST 3 Min read
Sports
Win over Scotland means a lot for me and Nepal: Paudel
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Bhurtel, Airee fire as Nepal snap 12-year winless run in T20WC, beat Scotland by 7 wickets
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Sports
T20 World Cup Scoreboard: Nepal vs Scotland
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Technology

Anthropic Claude AIBusiness

Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, bets big on India in global AI race

AI firm Anthropic has opened an office in Bengaluru, marking its formal expansion into India and strengthening its presence in Asia. The company said India is now...

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 16, 2026 15:50 IST 2 Min read
Apple Samsung India Mobile Manufacturing Sanchar SaathiBusiness

Apple hits record 28% value share in India as smartphone market leans towards premium devices

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 02, 2026 16:57 IST 2 Min read
ChatGPT Go OpenAIInternational

OpenAI to introduce ads in ChatGPT free and Go tiers, raises privacy and trust concerns

By NewsDrum Desk
Jan 24, 2026 10:58 IST 4 Min read
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The rise of independent gambling – Why non GamStop casinos are changing the game
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Jan 14, 2026 11:50 IST 4 Min read
Casino Deltain GamblingTechnology
VIP programs in casinos off GamStop: Are the rewards worth the cost?
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Jan 14, 2026 11:25 IST 4 Min read
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How second straight PSLV failure hits defence payload, dents ISRO’s workhorse image
By Shailesh Khanduri
Jan 12, 2026 14:10 IST 3 Min read

Lifestyle

Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss Healthy Diet Plan Nutrients Healthy FoodInternational

Intermittent fasting offers no extra weight-loss benefit, study finds

Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword in nutrition circles, with many people looking to it as a way to lose weight or improve their health.

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 10:47 IST 4 Min read
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Kitchen floor tiles insights by tiles manufacturers in Morbi

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Feb 13, 2026 14:59 IST 5 Min read
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India low on feeling loved, high on romance and sex: Ipsos love-life index

By Roma R
Feb 12, 2026 21:03 IST 2 Min read
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Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 11, 2026 12:12 IST 4 Min read
Pramod AdiddamBusiness
Myntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as Chief Technology Officer
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Feb 07, 2026 11:40 IST 1 Min read
Bored KidsInternational
It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them
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Dec 22, 2025 13:19 IST 4 Min read

Entertainment

Salman Khan leaves Lilavati Hospital after seeing his father Salim Khan on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026.Entertainment

Salim Khan hospitalised in Mumbai; son Salman visits Lilavati Hospital

The 90-year-old screenwriter was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday, shifted to ICU and remains under observation after surgery, family and colleagues visited

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 00:40 IST 2 Min read
Salim Khan Salman Khan BollywoodEntertainment

Screenwriter Salim Khan stable but under close observation: doctor

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 17:45 IST 2 Min read
Shahid Kapoor O RomeoEntertainment

Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'O'Romeo' earns Rs 61.75 crore at box office

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 16:42 IST 1 Min read
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Screenwriter Salim Khan admitted to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai
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Feb 17, 2026 15:22 IST 1 Min read
Celina Jaitly Vikrant Kumar JaitlyEntertainment
Delhi HC grants time to Centre to pursue detention of Celina Jaitly's brother in UAE
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 13:58 IST 2 Min read
Justice Baljinder Singh SandhuNational
Rajasthan HC judge hearing Salman Khan's appeal in blackbuck poaching case recuses
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 16, 2026 18:39 IST 2 Min read
Entertainment
AI will bring down cost of filmmaking, open doors for new storytellers: Shekhar Kapur
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Entertainment
Alia Bhatt among presenters at 79th BAFTA Film Awards
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Entertainment
Bon appetit: Emmanuel Macron connects with Bollywood over desi ratatouille and paneer bhurji
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