New FASTag rules from February 17: Penalties, transaction limits, and how to avoid extra charges

FASTag users must stay alert as new rules kick in on February 17, bringing stricter validations, penalties, and time limits for seamless toll payments.

Word 'felon' banned in White House records? Social media buzzes with reactions

A widely circulated, yet unverified, memo claims that President Trump has banned the use of the word 'felon' within the White House and its grounds. The document, which remains unconfirmed by officials, has generated significant speculation and debate on social media.

Delhi's new CM likely to take oath on February 19; BJP plans a grand event

Delhi is preparing for a significant political shift with the Bharatiya Janata Party set to swear in a new Chief Minister on February 19, marking their return after 27 years. Key leaders will finalize the government structure and venue for this momentous event.

Hyderabad heart doctor shares how a man who suffered a heart attack in gym could be fortunately saved

A Hyderabad-based cardiologist, Dr. Mukharjee Madivada, saved a 39-year-old man experiencing a massive heart attack with immediate intervention. The patient initially considered transferring to an ill-equipped hospital based on his family doctor's advice. Dr. Madivada emphasized the importance of timely treatment and informed decisions in medical emergencies. The patient is now stable.

‘We will see an end to Naxalism in a few months’: Sundarraj P, IGP for Bastar Range

The Government of India and the Chhattisgarh government have a clear intention of bringing this seven-decade-long Naxal violence to an end much sooner, said Sundarraj P, IGP for Bastar Range.

Good to see clear statement from Ajit Agarkar: Karun Nair after Champions Trophy snub

Vidarbha batter Karun Nair responded to national selector Ajit Agarkar statement about why he was not selected for the ICC Champions Trophy despite his sensational form in domestic cricket.

RBI issues notice to halt all financial operations of New India Co-operative Bank

RBI's move comes after what it called 'recent material developments' at the bank. Although the central bank did not provide specific details, it stated that these directions were issued to protect depositors' interests.

Bengaluru Power Cut: BESCOM Announces Shutdown In Multiple Areas Till Feb 18 | Check Timings, Localities

Bengaluru Power Cut: Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has alerted residents of scheduled power outages in multiple areas till February 18. The electricity supply cut will be carried out in view of ongoing works related to the Atal Bhujal project, which involves critical infrastructure upgrades in the BESCOM city subdivision, Part 1. The supply will be cut for 8 hours each day from 10 am to 6 pm. BESCOM has advised residents...

Namma Metro Update: Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Reduced From 50% To 30% After Backlash

Bengaluru Namma Metro Update: The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Thursday announced a revision in the recent metro fare hike following backlash from the commuters and public representatives. It stated that there will be a reduction of up to 30 per cent on several routes, and the changes will be "immediately implemented". BMRCL Managing Director Maheshwar Rao said that the board decided to cut the ticket costs after reviewing...

Ilaiyaraaja claims no knowledge of his properties in the music rights case

Ilaiyaraaja testified in the Chennai High Court regarding a dispute over music rights, stating his only focus was music and he was unaware of his properties. The case, filed by Music Master, involved allegations of unauthorized song use on digital platforms, leading to a legal injunction request.

Calcutta HC permits RSS to hold public meeting on Feb 16, sets 2 conditions

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who is on a 10-day tour of Bengal, is scheduled to address the meeting in East Burdwan district on February 16

Vidaamuyarchi Box Office Collection Day 8: Ajith Kumar-Trisha Krishnan’s Tamil Movie Concludes First Week On High Note; Check Detailed Collection

Vidaamuyarchi Box Office Collection Day 8: Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan starrer Tamil movie released in theatres on February 6, 2025. The movie received praise from the audience and the critics. The action thriller movie performed exceptionally well at the ticket windows earning in two digits in its first weekend. But in the first week, the movie saw a downfall in numbers. However, it still managed to keep a steady momentum. The upcoming...

Bigg Boss fame Chum Darang's journey: Small-town roots to national stardom

From competing in beauty pageants, and doing films to standing up against racial discrimination, here's how Chum became an icon for change and inspiration.

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to earth on this date, dismiss ‘stranding’ claims

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore flew to the International Space Station's Boeing Starliner on June 5 last year and have been stuck since due to technical problems with the spacecraft.

D Gukesh fails to win a single game in Freestyle Chess Tour event in Weissenhaus, finishes 8th after losing to Alireza Firouzja

Gukesh Dommaraju had arrived at the Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort in Germany's Baltic coast to the north with the spotlight firmly on him. The 18-year-old Indian chess sensation, after all, had been crowned the youngest world champion in the history of the sport as recently as December, defeating China's Ding Liren in the final.He would then highlight the fact that the triumph in Singapore was no fluke by nearly winning the Tata Steel...

Massive price drops on Samsung Galaxy devices: Up to ₹10000 discount on Watch Ultra, Tab S10 Plus, and more

Massive price drops on Samsung Galaxy devices now live on Amazon! Save up to ₹10,000 on Galaxy Watch Ultra, Tab S10 Plus and Buds 3 Pro. Upgrade your tech with top features at unbeatable prices.

Weather News: Rain With Strong Winds Likely In Delhi, UP, Northeast India Till Feb 20 | Check IMD Forecast

Weather News: The weather is changing rapidly, with strong winds sweeping across much of North India, making it feel colder. Despite this, many regions are experiencing warm sunshine, causing temperatures to rise during the day. However, a mild chill can still be felt in the mornings and evenings. In Kashmir and Himachal, heavy snowfall has led to sub-zero temperatures in several areas. The westerly winds in western UP have once again brought a...

At Trump's White House, Musk's tactics frustrate some senior officials, sources say

Elon Musk's increasing power over U.S. federal agencies has led to frustration among Trump's aides, who are seeking better coordination. Despite underlying tensions, Trump supports Musk's efforts to restructure government operations. Communication issues and unsanctioned emails have contributed to the friction within the administration.

Chinese man relocates to Ahmedabad for wife, becomes Overseas Citizen of India: Report

A woman based in Ahmedabad first met her husband, a Chinese man, in 2016 through a translation project. They soon started dating and got married the same year.

Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 1: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna’s Movie Creates History As It Becomes Biggest Opener Of 2025

Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 1: Vicky Kaushal starrer historical action drama movie hit the screens on February 14 and received positive reviews from both audience and the critics. It was one of the most anticipated historical drama movies since its announcement. Which made waves after the first look followed by the teaser was released. The movie opened on a strong note and became the biggest opener of this year in Bollywood. The film beat...

Third Greek Island Declares State of Emergency Due to Seismic Activity | Earthqukae In Greece | N18G

AAP guards Fort Punjab

With Delhi lost, the AAP is placing all its bets on its government in Punjab, which is likely to see a lot more Kejriwal in coming days

OPPO Find N5 battery and other key features surfaced online ahead of February 20th launch - Details

OPPO Find N5, set to launch on February 20, has surfaced on TENAA with key specifications, including its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, cameras, and battery details have been revealed.

Pope Francis hospitalised after he struggles to speak during meeting

Earlier this month, Pope Francis told pilgrims that he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.

‘Let’s cut our military budget in half’: Trump proposes nuclear arms deal with Russia, China

President Donald Trump said Thursday (February 13) that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he also said he hoped that all three nations could eventually agree to cut their defence budgets in half.Trump said he would pursue negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping once "we straighten it all out" in West Asia and Ukraine."One of...

'Tahawwur Rana is going back to India!': Donald Trump approves extradition of 26/11 accused

Tahawwur Rana extradition: The United States has agreed to extradite Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. The decision was announced by US President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington. Trump described Rana as a "very evil person" and confirmed that he would be handed over to Indian authorities. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, had exhausted all legal appeals in...

CBSE Exam 2025: 42 lakh students to appear for CBSE 10th, 12th exams begin today; Shift timings, key guidelines

CBSE 10th, 12th Exams 2025: CBSE 10th students will appear for their English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) paper today, while Class 12 students will sit for the entrepreneurship paper. The shift timing for the CBSE Class 10, 12 exams 2025 is from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Comedy is a National Issue, and National Issues are a Joke in India

A dark comedy act on India’s Got Latent spiraled into one of the most sensational controversies in recent memory. The outrage stemmed from Ranveer Allahbadia’s comments during the show—a remark that many found offensive. Within hours, social media was flooded with debates about how comedians are “ruining India’s youth,” corrupting morals, and even tarnishing the country’s culture. National news channels picked it up, hashtags trended, and...

OpenAI rejects Elon Musk's bid for control of the company

OpenAI sent a letter Friday to Marc Toberoff, the lawyer representing Elon Musk and the investors making the bid, saying that the offer was "not in the best interests of OAI's mission," which is to build artificial intelligence that benefits "all of humanity."

“How can you say yoga centre is not an educational institution?”: SC slams TN Pollution Control Board's plea against Isha Foundation

The Supreme Court (SC) criticised the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board today, today, Friday, February 14 for appealing against a decision to quash a show cause notice issued against the Isha Foundation for allegedly violating environmental regulations after two years. A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh described the petiti...

Mumbai: Elderly couple loses Rs 6.75 lakh while trying to recover mistaken transaction worth Rs 3,325

An elderly couple from Chinchpokli lost Rs 7 lakh after attempting to recover Rs 3,325 that was mistakenly transferred to some other account after entering the wrong IFSC code. According to police officials, the couple, both retirees with banking backgrounds, were trying to pay Rs 3,325 to their cable operator on January 23 using the BHIM app. After making the payment, the wife sent a screenshot of the transaction to the operator. However, the...

Trump's Trade War Takes Effect: India Cuts Tariff On US Bourbon Whiskey

India has slashed tariffs on US bourbon whiskey from 150% to 100%, a move that follows Donald Trump's criticism of India's "unfair" trade practices.

Uttarakhand UCC: Fines to be imposed on false complaints against registration

Anyone filing false complaints against UCC registrations in Uttarakhand will be warned at first and fined ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 for a second and third offence.

Delhi Excise Policy Case: MHA Approves ED Prosecution Of AAP Leader Satyendar Jain, Requests President's Sanction

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday allowed the prosecution of AAP leader Satyendar Jain by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the ongoing money laundering case. The MHA further urged President Droupadi Murmu to grant sanction for the prosecution of the former Delhi minister, news agency PTI reported citing sources. The central probe agency has sought sanction against the AAP leader under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita...

Indian Idol judge Vishal Dadlani meets with an accident; gives an update to the fans

Singer Vishal Dadlani announced his Pune concert with Sheykhar Ravijani is postponed following an accident. He didn't share details about his injury but assured fans a new concert date will be announced soon. Fans expressed concern and sent well-wishes for his speedy recovery. Further updates on his health are eagerly awaited.

PNB loan scam: Court orders auction of assets owned by Mehul Choksi's firm

The order was passed by Special Judge SM Menjoge in response to an application filed by the liquidator, Shantanu Ray, under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

ICMR confirms diarrhoeal pathogen in Guillain-Barre Syndrome case samples but cause of outbreak unclear

This is India's biggest outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. There are very few instances when high number of GBS cases are reported in a geographical area within short span of time.

Patrick Mahomes’ grandfather passes away at 78, adding to post-Super Bowl heartbreak

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is mourning the loss of his grandfather, Larry "Randy" Martin, who passed away on February 12. This personal tragedy comes just days after a Super Bowl disappointment for Mahomes. His mother, Randi Mahomes, shared the heartbreaking news and expressed her sorrow on social media while holding onto her faith.

F-35, P8i, Stryker & Javelin to nuclear, AI & pharma—big strategic takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

Both leaders have vowed to realise the US-India 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement, work to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India through localisation & possible tech transfer.

Trump Hosts "Tough Negotiator" Modi, Offers F-35 Fighter Jets, Asks For Reduced Tariffs On US Cars

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a series of announcements following their meeting at the White House. US will increase military sales to India by billions of dollars including sale of F35 fighter jets. India-US trade will be doubled to over $500 billion by 2030 and the trade deficit in India's favour will be reduced. The two governments will work on striking an early trade deal and resolve 'long running disparities' in the trade partnership.#donaldtrump #narendramodi #ustariffs #worldnews n18oc_world n18oc_crux

JioHotstar launched in India: Full details on new plans and pricing

JioHotstar is now live in India, offering combined content from Jiocinema and Disney Hotstar on one platform. Starting today, Disney+ Hotstar has officially changed its logo.

Donald Trump’s Task Force to declassify JFK files, Epstein records, UFO reports

President Donald Trump’s task force, led by Rep Anna Paulina Luna, plans to declassify files on JFK’s assassination, Jeffrey Epstein, and UFOs, aiming for full transparency.

ITC Hotels Share Price: British American Tobacco confirms EXIT

British American Tobacco (BAT) stated that it is not interested in becoming a long-term shareholder in a hotel chain in India. On Friday, Feb 14, ITC Hotels shares closed in the negative bias at Rs 164.95 per share, down -4.95 points or -2.91 per cent against the previous close of Rs 169.90 per share. ITC Hotels shares opened at Rs 170.10 and traded in the range of Rs 171.75 and Rs 160.30 per share.

iPhone SE 4 expected to launch on February 19, as Tim Cook teases an upcoming Apple event

Apple is set to unveil its latest products on 19 February, with the iPhone SE 4 and M4 MacBook Air expected to headline the event, alongside potential updates to iPads and Vision Pro.

Elon Musk's Wealth Falls Below 400 Billion as Tesla Loses 200 Billion | BYD Rivalry Heats Up

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Elon Musk's net worth has fallen below the $400 billion mark for the first time in two months, primarily due to a steep decline in Tesla Inc.'s share price. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Tesla shares and options make up more than 60% of Musk's total wealth, which peaked at $486.4 billion on December 17, following Donald Trump's election as US President. However, Tesla's stock has tumbled 27% since its all-time high in mid-December. The recent decline comes after growing investor concerns about competition, Musk's distractions outside of Tesla, and weaker-than-expected sales figures.

Maharashtra New Criminal Laws: Govt To 'Completely' Roll Out New Laws In Next 6 Months, Says CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that the state will 'completely' roll out the new criminal laws within the next six months. This came following a review meeting in the North Block with Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the implementation process of the new provisions. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis shared that Maharashtra has already made significant strides in implementing the new laws and mentioned that...

Massive lawsuit hits Elon Musk, 30% of the U.S takes aim at his unchecked power over DOGE; here's what could happen next

Fourteen US states, led by California, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency. The legal action challenges Musk's authority over federal spending and operations, deeming it unconstitutional. The attorneys general requested court intervention to halt Musk's directives, citing concerns over transparency and misuse of sensitive government data.

Rock legend Don Felder suffers ‘medical episode’ onstage: Here's why Eagles guitarist was rushed for treatment

Ex-Eagles lead guitarist appeared to lose his balance onstage on a rock cruise headed to the Bahamas.

Russia Earthquake News Live: 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Siberia, Russia

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southwestern Siberia, Russia, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). The epicenter was located near Aktash, Altai Republic, approximately 47 kilometers southeast of the town. Residents in the region reported feeling moderate shaking, but there have been no immediate reports of casualties or...

T-Series, Saregama and Sony among other music labels seek to challenge OpenAI in copyright lawsuit

A group of India's top Bollywood music labels is seeking to join a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the improper use of recordings to train AI models. This adds to OpenAI's mounting legal challenges globally. Music labels argue that their unauthorized use of sound recordings breaches copyright.