February 2026

In a stark warning that has reignited debate over planetary defence, scientists have said thousands of potentially devastating “city killer” asteroids remain undetected, posing a serious threat to Earth. Even as space agencies have demonstrated that deflecting an asteroid is possible, experts concede there is currently no ready-to-launch system if a real emergency arises. Speaking

Synopsis Nearly half of India’s smallcap stocks trade over forty percent below peaks after a sharp correction, says Abakkus Mutual Fund. Despite volatility, smallcaps have outperformed Nifty 50 long term, offering attractive accumulation opportunities. Agencies After steep declines, smallcaps trade at more sustainable valuations, with Abakkus Mutual Fund highlighting improved risk-reward and stronger long-term returns

Synopsis Eli Lilly aims to establish India as a key hub for its global supply chain. The company plans to export drugs manufactured locally in India to markets worldwide. This initiative is part of its significant investment in contract manufacturing within the country. Agencies Representative image Hyderabad: Mounjaro-maker Eli Lilly wants to turn India into

JAISALMER: The country’s first Chadar Mahotsav of the Jain community will be organised from 6 to 8 March 2026 in Rajasthan’s tourist city of Jaisalmer. During the festival, worship and prayers will be offered to the 872-year-old garments of Dada Shri Jindatt Suri Maharaj, which are kept in the library of Jaisalmer’s Jain temple. RSS

A world that once imagined it had buried the demons of the 1930s now finds them prowling again — less dramatic, perhaps, but no less corrosive. The post-war order, born in San Francisco in 1945, was built on the conviction that law could restrain power, that institutions could discipline states, and that sovereignty was not

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating France’s Arthur Rinderknech during their men’s singles match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Carlos Alcaraz made a triumphant return to action following his Australian Open success as he beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in the first round

In this photo illustration, printouts from the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) are shown on February 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. The U.N. experts said the allegations contained in the files require an independent, thorough and impartial investigation, and said inquiries should also be launched into how it ‌was possible for

Home Sci-Tech Technology IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologises for AI summit troubles on the opening day; Congress chief Kharge slams ‘mismanagement’ Updated – February 18, 2026 12:00 pm IST Visitors during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, on February 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The AI Expo area