February 16, 2026

A. Vishnu Sai Theja Tops Karnataka with 99.99 Percentile in JEE Main 2026

A. Vishnu Sai Theja scored 99.99 percentile in JEE Main 2026 session-1 and became Karnataka's topper. No one from the state got 100 percentile this year.

February 16, 2026

PM Modi Opens AI Impact Summit, Drawing Over 2.5 Lakh Attendees to Bharat Mandapam

India’s AI Impact Summit kicked off with a bang as PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the event on February 16. Over 2.5 lakh registrations filled Bharat Mandapam, showcasing India’s rise in AI with 400+ booths and 100+ sessions. Despite crowded halls and some challenges, the event buzzed with innovation and global tech presence.

February 16, 2026

Elon Musk's Social Network X Recovers After Global Outage Hits Multiple Countries

Elon Musk's social platform X faced a global outage on Monday. Users in many countries, including Pakistan, France and Thailand, couldn't see posts. Service was restored by 3:30 pm GMT after reports peaked. The outage was not due to internet filtering, says Netblocks.

February 16, 2026

Supreme Court Gives UPSC One Week to File Affidavit on Screen-Reader Software for Visually Impaired Candidates

The Supreme Court has given UPSC a week to submit a detailed affidavit on deploying screen-reader software for visually impaired exam candidates, ensuring better accessibility and a flexible scribe change policy.

February 16, 2026

KPMG Partner Fined A$10,000 for AI Cheating in Internal Training

KPMG fines a partner A$10,000 for using AI to cheat on an internal training exam. Over 25 staff caught since July. KPMG strengthens AI misuse controls.