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Chennai: Ending speculation, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Thursday joined Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming assembly elections. Other members of the alliance are Congress, CPI(M), CPI and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth, along with party leaders, met DMK chief and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in Chennai before formally announcing the alliance. “Our leader, the late scholar and president Kalaignar (Karunanidhi), holds unwavering love for our leader ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth,” Stalin posted on X, adding: “I warmly welcome the capable general secretary, my beloved sister Premalatha Vijayakanth, who is…
Have you ever jolted awake from sleep because it felt like you were falling? There is a name for this feeling, and Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, explained what it is called in a post he shared on X on February 18.Hypnic jerks occur during Stage 1 sleep, the transition from wakefulness to sleep. (Freepik)Also Read | 93-year-old bodybuilder’s ‘biggest secret’ to staying fit and active even in his nineties: ‘Changed my diet entirely…’“Ever felt like you are falling… just as you are about to sleep, and your body suddenly jerks? That sudden ‘shock’ that wakes…
Students from departments, including Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Hindi, Political Science, Western History and Education, waited near security barricades after being stopped by police personnel.Lucknow: Students of Lucknow University faced inconvenience for around four hours on Wednesday, as they were unable to reach their departments or access the cashier’s office to collect degree certificates, migration certificates and enrolment forms. Entry through the main gate and Gate No 2, which leads to most humanities departments, was restricted, as routes to the Canning College building and the main building were blocked due to security arrangements for a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)…
Seventy-five days after its December 5, 2025 release, Dhurandhar continues to dominate the conversation — and the box office. The Ranveer Singh-led action drama completed a historic theatrical run on February 17, underlining its rare staying power in a post-pandemic market known for sharp weekend spikes and swift drop-offs.Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film evolved from a much-anticipated release into a full-blown theatrical phenomenon. Strong word-of-mouth, repeat viewings, and steady weekday holds helped the film sustain momentum well beyond its opening weeks.Numbers that rewrote the record booksDespite premiering on Netflix nearly two months after release, the film continued to draw…
Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 12:57 ISTA Bengaluru startup showcased its indigenous robot dog ‘Param’ at the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in Delhi.The quadruped robot can climb stairs, avoid obstacles and move autonomously.The India AI Impact Expo 2026 in Delhi has become a stage for new technology and homegrown innovation. Among the many companies present, a Bengaluru-based robotics startup, General Autonomy, has grabbed attention with the unveiling of its quadruped robot, ‘Param’.Calling it India’s most powerful indigenous robot dog, the company made it clear that Param was not assembled from imported parts but built from scratch by Indian engineers.“Enough of…
Swiss President Guy Parmelinbacks a governance framework for AI that does not rely on a single instrument and calls for societal norms that guide users. Excerpts from an interview with TOI:How should countries deal with AI regulation? Is there a need to have a new agency? Will a regulatory set up stifle innovation and development of AI but how do you deal with challenges such as deep fake?Over the past 200 years, mankind has established thousands of legal, technical and societal norms to “regulate” the development and use of engines in a vast number of different machines and vehicles, with…
FILE – Then-Prince Andrew arrives for the funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral in London, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. British former royal Andrew has been released following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.Police confirmed that the younger brother of King Charles III was freed Thursday evening. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was seen departing the police station near his residence in eastern England roughly 11 hours after being taken into custody.The ex-prince was released under investigation, indicating that he has not been formally charged and has not been cleared of the allegations. Detectives detained Andrew early Thursday,…
Kolkata: Rebel BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma joined the ruling TMC in West Bengal on Thursday ahead of the assembly elections.Sharma, the Kurseong MLA, joined the party at its headquarters in Kolkata.He had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Darjeeling seat as an Independent.Sharma had repeatedly voiced support for the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state, arguing that the Darjeeling Hills require focused administrative attention and development.He had repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the BJP, claiming that despite assurances on addressing regional aspirations, the party failed to deliver on the ground.Live EventsBJP chief whip in the assembly, Shankar Ghosh,…
President Vladimir Putin’s economic envoy said Russia has outlined potential joint projects with the United States worth as much as $14 trillion, contingent on a peace agreement in Ukraine and the lifting of Western sanctions. “The portfolio of potential U.S.-Russia projects is over $14 trillion,” Kirill Dmitriev, who also serves as CEO of Russia’s Direct Investment Fund, wrote late Wednesday on X. His estimate exceeds by $2 trillion a figure cited this month by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said the so-called “Dmitriev package” of proposals was valued at $12 trillion. Dmitriev dismissed that figure as “fake news.” The White…
Navi Mumbai: A day before launching the road safety week celebration, the ghat section of the Pune bound carriageway of the Mumbai-Pune expressway witnessed massive traffic jam on Thursday. The traffic extended up to 3.5 km between Datta Wadi and Dasturi on the Borghat section. Many stuck in the traffic snarl expressed their displeasures. Three blocks were taken at intervals — between 8 am and 8.30 am, 10 am and 10.30 am, 12 noon to 12.30 pm by the highway safety patrol team to clear the vehicle pile-ups. A team of three officers and 15 constables headed by assistant police…