Human Interest

Norwegian-US firm 1X unveiled Neo, a $20,000 consumer humanoid robot promising household help but relying partly on remote human operators. While advances in AI and hardware fuel development, experts warn privacy risks and limitations hinder widespread home adoption

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Rashmika Mandanna confirmed her wedding with Vijay Deverakonda via social media, affectionately naming their union “The Wedding of Virosh,” a tribute to fans. The couple, co-stars of Geetha Govindam, had long sparked marriage speculation

Alia Bhatt made her BAFTA debut at the British Academy Film Awards in London, greeting audiences with “Namaskar” while presenting Best Film Not in English Language. She highlighted cinema’s universal appeal and shared heartfelt remarks about daughter Raha

The Kashi Vidvat Parishad opposed ‘Masane Ki Holi’ at Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat, calling it unscriptural and recent. Organisers defended the ash-based ritual in Varanasi, citing tradition, amid allegations of misconduct and commercial motives

A tigress, MT-7, was tranquilised, radio-collared, and shifted from a five-hectare to a 21-hectare enclosure at Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to monitor her adaptability and hunting skills as part of a phased rewilding plan 

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested over alleged misconduct while UK trade envoy, overshadowing King Charles III’s reign. Andrew has been stripped of titles; historical royal crises and family tensions highlight the monarchy’s vulnerability to public scrutiny

During Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Kerala’s ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham as the state’s youngest organ donor. Her parents donated her organs, giving life to four children, and Kerala honored her with a state funeral

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro in Meerut, dedicating the 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor. Yogi Adityanath said projects worth Rs 12,930 crore will boost regional connectivity

Five live 7.65 mm cartridges were recovered from a student’s bag at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in Powai, Mumbai, after a hostel dispute. Police registered an FIR and detained a suspect, probing a possible Bihar ammunition link

A cat stranded atop a pillar near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station in Kochi was rescued after multiple attempts by Fire and Rescue Services and SPCA with support from Kochi Metro Rail Limited. The feline, nicknamed Subash, was shifted to rehabilitation

Intelligence agencies are monitoring efforts by ISI-backed groups, including Jamaat-e-Islami, RSO, and ARSA, to send illegal immigrants from Bangladesh into West Bengal before elections, aiming at demographic changes, while also tracking potential terror threats from HuJI and JMB

NASA successfully completed a second fueling test of its Artemis II Space Launch System rocket at Kennedy Space Center, addressing prior hydrogen leaks, as engineers assess March launch readiness for the first lunar crewed mission since Apollo 17

Sabarimala Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru secured bail in gold loss cases, claiming his arrest was retaliation for his 2018 stand on women’s entry. Court noted lack of evidence, while political leaders demanded SIT clarify reasons for his 41-day detention

Nearly four years after invading Ukraine, Russia controls 20% of its territory, with civilians facing repression, poor infrastructure and alleged abuses. Rights groups report secret detentions and forced Russification, while displaced families recount fear, destruction and hardship in annexed regions

Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for February 20, 2026. May the day bring you happiness

Singer Hariharan addressed the debate on performing at weddings, stressing the need for decorum and proper ambiance. His remarks follow contrasting views by Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Neha Kakkar on whether wedding performances affect a singer’s stature

Five years after fibroid surgery at Alappuzha Medical College, a Kochi woman was found with a surgical forceps in her abdomen. Veena George ordered a detailed probe, suspensions, and legal action amid allegations of medical negligence and system failure

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh allegedly received a Rs 10 crore extortion threat from the Bishnoi gang via a voice note sent by aide Harry Boxer. Mumbai Police are probing the US-based number, tightening security while investigating links to recent firing incidents

If all lifeforms have sentience and emotion, then the chance to flourish cannot belong to humans alone

The 13th edition of the Ladakh Marathon will be held from September 10–13, 2026, featuring six races including ultra events. Organisers emphasise strict eligibility, acclimatisation, and eco-friendly measures across the Himalayan high-altitude course

Physician-economist Jay Bhattacharya, currently leading the National Institutes of Health, has been appointed acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid leadership instability under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr

At the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, French President Emmanuel Macron praised India’s digital transformation, citing a Mumbai vendor’s journey to digital payments. He highlighted strategic AI cooperation with Narendra Modi, emphasising innovation, sovereignty, and responsible technology

Singer-actor Nick Jonas praised wife Priyanka Chopra at the premiere of “The Bluff” at TCL Chinese Theatre. He lauded her dual role as lead actor and producer. The film streams February 25 on Prime Video