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India AI Impact Summit 2026 extended by one day, to conclude on February 21

India AI Impact Summit 2026 extended by one day, to conclude on February 21

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- The government on Wednesday announced extention of India AI Impact Summit 2026 by one more day, till February 21 due to the overwhelming response of visitors and exhibitors. Earlier the event was slated to conclude on February 20.  The timings for the summit have also been extended till 8 pm in order to provide comfortable experience to the people.  Meanwhile, the summit will remain closed for the public on February 19 in view of the restricted events.  Information and Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said over three lakh people had registered for the summit, which highlights…
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Army Seeks Automated ‘Drone Catcher’ Systems to Counter Rising UAS Threat

Army Seeks Automated ‘Drone Catcher’ Systems to Counter Rising UAS Threat

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid a sharp rise in the use of small, hard-to-detect unmanned aerial systems, the Indian Army has moved to fast-track the acquisition of automated “drone catcher” platforms capable of neutralising hostile drones using net-based interception technology. In a recent Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Ministry of Defence, the Army highlighted the rapidly expanding threat posed by low radar cross-section drones, including those deployed individually or in swarms. Such systems, officials noted, are increasingly difficult to track using conventional radar networks, necessitating dedicated countermeasures. Multi-Layered Counter-Drone Architecture The proposed Drone Catcher System (DCS) is expected…
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‘Delhi will become Khalistan’: Several schools in national capital receive bomb threat, students evacuated’

‘Delhi will become Khalistan’: Several schools in national capital receive bomb threat, students evacuated’

National Times Bureau :- Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threat on Monday triggering emergency responses , the latest in series of similar incidents that have repeatedly disrupted educational institutions in major Indian cities. At least nine schools reportedly received bomb threat emails between 8:30 am and 9:00 am: Loreto Convent in Delhi Cantonment, Venkateshwar Global School in Rohini, Cambridge School’s Srinivaspuri and New Friends Colony campuses, The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar, CM Shri School in Rohini, DTEA School in INA, Bal Bharti School in Rohini, and Manav Sthali School in New Rajinder Nagar. Soon after, Delhi Police was…
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Rajasthan honeymoon murder: Man killed in hit-and-run planned by wife, her boyfriend

Rajasthan honeymoon murder: Man killed in hit-and-run planned by wife, her boyfriend

National Times Bureau :- In another tragic case of honeymoon murder, a man was killed in what reportedly appeared to be a hit-and-run case while he was out on a walk with his wife. While his wife was robbed off her gold jewellery and left unconscious on the road.  Initially what appeared to be a fatal hit-and-run case turned out to be a murder plot planned by the victim, Ashish's wife, Anju along with her boyfriend.  The police investigation revealed that Anju got Ashish killed by her boyfriend, Sanju, and two others and make it look like a road accident.…
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Three sisters die by suicide in Ghaziabad in likely online gaming task; Korean app under scanner

Three sisters die by suicide in Ghaziabad in likely online gaming task; Korean app under scanner

National Times Bureau :- “Mummy, Papa, sorry” — these were reportedly the last words written by three sisters who are suspected to have died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad late Tuesday night. Police officials said they are examining multiple aspects of the case, including claims that the girls may have been addicted to a Korean task-based online gaming application. The incident took place around 2:15 am in the Bharat City locality. The deceased have been identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12), according to Superintendent of Police Atul Kumar…
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New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil: Trump says as US, India seal trade deal after overnight call

New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil: Trump says as US, India seal trade deal after overnight call

National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, shortly after holding a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move signalled a thaw in India–US relations, which had recently been strained by steep trade duties. Responding to Trump’s post on Truth Social, Prime Minister Modi said that “Made in India” products would now face a reduced tariff of 18 per cent. According to Reuters, the Trump administration has also decided to lift the additional 25 per cent tariff imposed over India’s…
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Delhi wakes up to dense fog with reduced visibility; trains delayed, flight operations hit

Delhi wakes up to dense fog with reduced visibility; trains delayed, flight operations hit

National Times Bureau :- Dense fog blanketed Delhi on Monday morning, significantly reducing visibility across several parts of the city and triggering an alert from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport over possible flight delays. Visuals shared by ANI from areas such as Akshardham and Dhaula Kuan showed vehicles moving at a crawl, as drivers struggled with extremely poor visibility. In many locations, visibility fell below 50 metres, severely disrupting traffic on key roads and highways. Officials cautioned that conditions could worsen as the morning advanced. Flights Likely to Be Disrupted Air travel was also affected due to the foggy…
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India Dismisses Reference to PM Modi in Jeffrey Epstein Files as Baseless

India Dismisses Reference to PM Modi in Jeffrey Epstein Files as Baseless

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India on Saturday firmly rejected a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi contained in investigative documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling it unfounded and contemptible. Responding to reports about the mention, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government had taken note of an email cited in the recently released “Epstein files,” which alluded to the Prime Minister’s visit to Israel. “We have seen reports of an email message from the so-called Epstein files that makes a reference to the Prime Minister and his visit to Israel,” Jaiswal said in an official…
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Cold wave conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana after prolonged rain; season’s first snowfall in Himachal

Cold wave conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana after prolonged rain; season’s first snowfall in Himachal

National Times Bureau :- Snowfall and rainfall blanketed North India in gloomy weather on Friday, with snow painting the hills in postcard-perfect white and continuous rain breaking the long dry spell across the plains. The weather change brought relief to farmers in several regions and excitement among tourists in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand ahead of a long holiday weekend.  Himachal Pradesh witnessed its first snowfall of the winter, ending nearly three months of dry conditions and transforming the state into a scenic winter landscape. Higher elevations in Shimla, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kullu, and Mandi districts…
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Shimla covered with thick blanket of snow, widespread snowfall across Himachal; dry spell ends

Shimla covered with thick blanket of snow, widespread snowfall across Himachal; dry spell ends

National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh experienced its first widespread snowfall of the season on Friday, finally breaking a nearly three-month-long dry period across the state. Although higher regions such as Lahaul and Spiti and parts of Chamba had witnessed snowfall earlier, most mountain areas had remained dry until now. The fresh spell of snow has now reached several regions, bringing a major change in weather conditions. Snowfall was reported not only in the high-altitude areas of Shimla and Kinnaur but also in parts of the state capital. Several upper regions of Shimla district, including Chopal, Rampur, Narkanda, Khadapathar and…
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