Shillong Lok Sabha MP Ricky Syngkon dies while playing football
Meghalaya Lok Sabha MP and Voice of the People Party (VPP) leader Ricky Andrew J Syngkon passed away in Shillong on Thursday evening, shortly after collapsing while playing futsal, party officials said.
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AI Summit 2026: IIT Kanpur’s robodog steals spotlight as a game-changing disaster response machine | VIDEO
A quadruped robotic dog (Robodog) developed by students of IIT Kanpur drew massive attention at the AI Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The innovative machine, designed to operate in hazardous environments, was showcased as one of the summit’s most compelling technological demonstrations. Its capabilities make it particularly useful at construction sites, oxygen-deficient zones and areas where engineering inspections are difficult or unsafe for humans.
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Sunil Gavaskar predicts one surprising change in India’s playing XI for T20 WC Super 8 clash vs South Africa
India defeated the Netherlands by 17 runs to end the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 on a high. They will now face South Africa in their opening Super 8 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 22). The men in blue made a couple of changes to their line-up for the previous clash while resting Axar Patel but will they bring him back into the playing XI on Sunday? Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has predicted only one change in India’s XI vs South Africa.
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CBSE Class 12 Physics tomorrow; practice sample papers for a better score
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Class 12 Physics paper on Friday, February 20. CBSE 12th Physics paper will be held in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Just a day before CBSE 12th Physics paper, the students should focus on practicing sample papers and attempting mock tests.
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Mahua Moitra moves Delhi HC against ex-partner Jai Anant Dehadrai over custody of pet dog Henry
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Delhi High Court seeking custody of her pet Rottweiler, Henry. The High Court has issued notice to advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai, the respondent in the case.
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Noida, Ghaziabad join Gurugram in luxury homes demand surge: Will premium segment continue to outperform?
Luxury housing across NCR has registered a sharp uptick, with projects witnessing stronger sales velocity and steady price appreciation over the past year. While Gurugram has traditionally anchored the high-end residential market, recent data and transaction trends indicate that the momentum is now spreading eastward. Noida, Greater Noida, and parts of Ghaziabad are emerging as active participants in the luxury cycle, supported by rising launches and improved absorption. Key corridors along the Noida Expressway, Dwarka Expressway and NH-24 are drawing upgraded demand, with infrastructure upgrades and enhanced connectivity acting as primary growth catalysts.
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Delhi court formally frames charges against Tej Pratap Yadav in land-for-jobs-scam case
In a significant development in the alleged land-for-jobs scam, Janshakti Janta Dal (JJP) leader Tej Pratap Yadav appeared before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday in connection with the CBI case. During the court proceedings, Tej Pratap rejected all allegations levelled against him and stated that he would “face the trial”. The court formally framed charges against him while also granting him exemption from personal appearance for future hearings.
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India and France not ‘totally dependent’ on US, Chinese models: French President Emmanuel Macron | VIDEO
French President Emmanuel Macron on February 18 (Wednesday) emphatically stated during his AIIMS address in New Delhi, “I really believe that we have the same obsession both in India and France, I would say, and in Europe, which is that we don’t want to be dependent on a totally US or a totally Chinese model, but we really believe that we need a broader one.” He positioned India, France, and Europe as united in pursuing strategic autonomy in AI, crafting balanced frameworks that prioritise sovereignty over reliance on dominant players.
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‘When friends connect’: Macron shares AI-generated ‘heart’ photo with PM Modi ahead of AI Impact Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron sparked a buzz on social media on Wednesday after sharing a creative, AI-generated image featuring himself alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalling enthusiasm ahead of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.
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India maintain clean sheet in group stage after strong win over Dutch in T20 World Cup 2026
India will head into the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight unbeaten after maintaining a clean sheet in the group stage of the tournament. The defending champions, eyeing history, defeated the Netherlands in their last league-stage match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 18 by 17 runs.
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