The Bascule bridge, which connects Kidderpore and Garden Reach with the rest of Calcutta, is undergoing a major renovation, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), the custodian of the 60-year-old structure, said on Wednesday. The ₹117.54 crore project will modernise the 1966-built bridge. Constructed by the Austrian firm, Waagner-Biro Bridge Systems AG, the structure is a double-leaf rolling bridge with its leaves opening to allow cargo ships to pass between Kidderpore Dock I and II. “The bridge is a cornerstone of our port’s logistics network,” said Rathendra Raman, chairperson of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. “We are not just preserving a historic landmark but enhancing the safety and speed of port operations.

Three of the four teenagers who were injured in an explosion in Bhangar on Tuesday remained critical on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENTPolice said the barrel blew up after the chemical came in contact with fire from a glowing object. The barrel containing the chemical intended for mixing with bitumen for road construction in Khargachi was stored along the roadside. “One of the chemical barrels had started to leak. Eyewitnesses told police officers that one of the injured teenagers had jumped into a nearby pond after suffering burns.

Some social media users posted a screenshot of IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s X account featuring a similar robot dog, which was later deleted. PTIThe PIB Fact Check unit, picking on a social media post that said even Vaishnaw had claimed that the Chinese robot presented by Galgotias University was of Indian origin, said: “The claim is false. “Instead of leveraging India’s talent and data, the AI summit is a disorganised PR spectacle — Indian data up for sale, Chinese products showcased,” Rahul said in an X post. In the ongoing AI summit, Chinese robots are being displayed as our own. “One important point is regarding the robot dog — we cannot claim that we manufactured it.

AdvtJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETEnergyworld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETEnergyworld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. New Delhi, State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has inaugurated a 71 MW solar power plant in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio as part of its transition to cleaner energy.The plant has an installed capacity of 71 MWp (DC) / 52 MW (AC) and is expected to generate about 103.61 million units of green electricity annually, the firm said in a statement.The plant is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 75,150 tonnes per year, equivalent to planting nearly 1.25 crore trees.Spread across 210 acres, the facility has been developed with 1.29 lakh solar modules, 1,324 metric tonnes of structural steel and around 294 kilometres of cabling.

Alphabet Inc CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday unveiled an expansive India-focused strategy centred on artificial intelligence infrastructure, connectivity and skilling. He announced subsea cable routes between India and the US to boost AI connectivity, and training initiatives for 20 million public servants and 11 million students. ADVERTISEMENTPichai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi and discussed collaboration to infuse AI across sectors, including health, agriculture, startups and multilingual access. The company announced a $30 million AI for Science Impact Challenge aimed at accelerating breakthroughs in health and life sciences, crisis resilience and environmental science. Citing a 2025 government AI Readiness Index, Pichai said India ranks in the top tier globally for public sector AI adoption, supported by its digital public infrastructure.

प्रेट्र, नई दिल्ली। सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने बुधवार को क्रिकेटर मोहम्मद शमी से उनकी अलग रह रही पत्नी हसीन जहां द्वारा दायर ट्रांसफर याचिका पर जवाब मांगा है। याचिका में घरेलू हिंसा से संबंधित मामले को बंगाल से दिल्ली स्थानांतरित करने की मांग की गई है।जस्टिस मनोज मिश्रा और जस्टिस मनमोहन की पीठ ने शमी की पत्नी द्वारा दायर दो अलग-अलग ट्रांसफर याचिकाओं पर सुनवाई करने पर सहमति जताई। शीर्ष न्यायालय ने शमी समेत प्रतिवादियों को नोटिस जारी कर याचिकाओं पर जवाब मांगा और मामले की सुनवाई चार सप्ताह बाद के लिए स्थगित कर दी।ट्रांसफर याचिकाएं अधिवक्ता दीपक प्रकाश के माध्यम से सुप्रीम कोर्ट में दायर की गई हैं। शीर्ष न्यायालय ने पिछले वर्ष सात नवंबर को शमी को उनकी अलग रह रही पत्नी द्वारा दायर एक अलग याचिका पर नोटिस जारी किया था, जिसमें उन्होंने अपने और अपनी नाबालिग बेटी के लिए स्वीकृत अंतरिम भरण-पोषण राशि बढ़ाने की मांग की थी।

Ramadan Mubarak 2026 Wishes, Messages, Images: Warm wishes for a meaningful Ramadan filled with peace and prosperity. Ramadan Mubarak 2026 Wishes, Messages, Images, Status, Messages, and Quotes: Muslims in the Gulf have already begun observing the first day of Ramadan today, Wednesday, 18 February. In India, the community is expected to sight the moon today and start the month’s fasting and celebrations tomorrow, Thursday, 19 February 2026. As we welcome this holy month, dedicated to worship, reflection, and charity, the Indian Express has put together a collection of wishes and greetings to share with family and friends to strengthen bonds and spread joy during this special time. May this Ramadan bring peace, prosperity, and a renewed sense of purpose to all who observe it.

According to Wexner's deposition to congressional investigators, which was viewed by Bloomberg, the billionaire claimed to have visited Epstein's island once with his wife and children for a "few hours". The billionaire also stated before the panel that he had neither been "a participant nor co-conspirator" in any of Epstein's crimes. That said, the billionaire had not been charged in the case, with the House Oversight Committee opting to subpoena him instead. Wexner, currently worth over $10 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1937 to parents of Russian-Jewish origin. After completing his schooling, Wexner attended the Ohio State University for his college studies, and also briefly attended the Moritz College of Law.

राज्य ब्यूरो, शिमला। हिमाचल प्रदेश में एक बार फिर मौसम ने करवट ली है। ऊंचाई वाले इलाकों में ताजा बर्फबारी और निचले क्षेत्रों में ठंडी हवाओं के साथ बादल छाने से सर्दी का असर बढ़ा दिया है। जनजातीय और ऊंचे पर्वतीय क्षेत्रों में रात से शुरू हुई हल्की बर्फबारी से तापमान लुढ़का है। दोपहर बाद अटल टनल रोहतांग के छोर पर भी बर्फबारी का दौर शुरू हो गया है। पर्यटक बर्फ के फाहे गिरते देख झूम उठे।राजधानी शिमला सहित कई शहरों में सुबह से ही सर्द हवाओं के कारण लोगों को गर्म कपड़ों और हीटर व अलाव का सहारा लेना पड़ा है। पश्चिमी विक्षोभ से बदला मौसम मौसम विभाग के अनुसार ताजा पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के प्रभाव से प्रदेश के ऊंचाई वाले क्षेत्रों में बर्फबारी दर्ज की जा रही है। लाहुल-स्पीति, किन्नौर, कुल्लू और चंबा की ऊंची चोटियों पर हल्की बर्फबारी से शीतलहर जैसे हालात बन गए हैं। कई स्थानों पर दिनभर बादल छाए रहने से धूप का असर कम रहा।चार दिन बाद सक्रिय होगा पश्चिमी विक्षोभ विभाग के मुताबिक आज भी कुछ स्थानों पर हल्की वर्षा या बर्फबारी की संभावना बनी हुई है। हालांकि 19 से 22 फरवरी तक अधिकांश हिस्सों में मौसम सामान्यतः शुष्क रहने का अनुमान है। 23 फरवरी को एक नए पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के सक्रिय होने की संभावना है, जिससे ऊंचे क्षेत्रों में फिर हल्की बर्फबारी और कुछ स्थानों पर बारिश हो सकती है।तापमान में आई गिरावट पिछले दिनों लगातार धूप निकलने से अधिकतम तापमान सामान्य से ऊपर चल रहा था, लेकिन अब बादलों और तेज हवाओं के कारण तापमान में गिरावट दर्ज की गई है। ऊंचाई वाले जनजातीय क्षेत्रों में न्यूनतम तापमान शून्य से नीचे बना हुआ है, जिससे सुबह-शाम कड़ाके की ठंड का अहसास हो रहा है।

Two brothers, fishermen in the Sundarbans, survived tiger attacks within the span of a few days. Forest department officials said the brothers did not have boat licence certificates and had entered core forest areas where fishing is prohibited. “However, it is the responsibility of the forest department to prevent fishermen from entering core areas illegally. “The forest department should ensure that fishermen are not forced to leave the Sundarbans due to lack of income,” he said. Mondal said five fishermen have been attacked by tigers in 2026, two of whom died.

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Daily oral hygiene is widely seen as a simple, non-negotiable part of staying healthy. A separate study found twice-daily users had more than double the risk of developing high blood pressure. “For routine oral hygiene, normal fluoride mouthwashes or betadine mouthwashes, which are clinically approved and proven safe for the good oral bacteria, can be used once or twice a day as required. Therefore, maintaining good oral health is essential and requires strong oral hygiene. If you face any dental issues, discuss them with your dentist before making any major changes to your oral hygiene routine,” concludes Dr Arora.

Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Guyana Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo were also among the leaders welcomed by the prime minister. Modi held seven bilateral meetings with world leaders and two with global CEOs and discussed issues of mutual interest with them. On Wednesday evening, the prime minister hosted a dinner for the heads of state and global dignitaries. Tagging photos of the dinner, Modi posted on X, "With world leaders at the AI Impact Summit dinner and cultural programme." The theme of India AI Impact Summit 2026 is 'Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay' (welfare for all, happiness of all).

लेखक के बारे में संजीव कुमार संजीव कुमार, नवभारत टाइम्स ऑनलाइन में सीनियर ड‍िज‍िटल कंटेंट प्रोड्यूसर हैं। उन्हें राष्ट्रीय, राजनीति, करेंट अफेयर्स और बिहार- झारखंड की खबरों पर काम करने का 6 साल से अधिक का अनुभव है। वह वर्तमान में नवभारत टाइम्स ऑनलाइन में राष्ट्रीय खबरें, राजनीति और दिल्ली की खबरों को कवर कर रहे हैं। संजीव कुमार ने राष्ट्रीय खबरों पर सबसे अधिक काम किया है। वह नवभारत टाइम्स ज्वॉइन करने से पहले जागरण न्यू मीडिया,वन इंडिया हिंदी और अमर उजाला डिजिटल जैसे संस्थानों में काम कर चुके हैं। संजीव कुमार वेस्ट बंगाल यूनिवर्सिटी से पत्रकारिता में स्नातक की डिग्री ली है।... और पढ़ें

EaseMyTrip:Shares of Easy Trip Planners have surged 60% in just three sessions buoyed by the company's plans to raise capital up to 500 crore as part of its ongoing strategy to scale key growth areas and reinforce its financial strength. The online travel-tech company, which operates the EaseMyTrip today saw its shares jump 12% to hit Rs 10.60. The stock finally closed at Rs 9.63, up 1.37%.