Trust and credibility will take centre stage at the DNPA Conclave 2026, where industry leaders are set to debate how confidence in news brands will determine the future of journalism in the coming decade.With digital platforms saturated by content and misinformation growing more sophisticated, discussions at the conclave will revolve around a central premise: trust is no longer a soft value but operational infrastructure for news organisations.Discussion on this profoundly relevant issue will be held at length during the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2026, which will be held in New Delhi on February 26. The theme for this year is ‘The New World Order of News: Rewriting the Playbook for a Resilient Digital Future’.Participants are expected to examine what many describe as “post-virality fatigue”, a phase in which audiences, far from being more gullible, are becoming increasingly sceptical and selective about sources. Industry executives argue that scale without credibility is unsustainable, particularly as scrutiny intensifies across platforms.Another key theme will be the credibility dilemma posed by artificial intelligence. As AI tools make content creation faster and cheaper, verification and editorial rigour are emerging as the primary differentiators. In this context, trust is being viewed not merely as a brand attribute but as a systemic capability embedded in newsroom processes.The conclave will also focus on advertiser alignment, with brands now evaluating the quality and safety of publishing environments rather than chasing raw impressions. Executives are expected to discuss how premium partnerships, subscriptions and reader-supported models increasingly hinge on perceived credibility.Industry leaders are likely to discuss how trust directly influences discoverability on digital platforms, audience retention and long-term revenue resilience. With regulatory scrutiny and public expectations rising globally, transparency and accountability mechanisms are also expected to feature prominently in discussions. The broader takeaway underpinning the event: in the coming decade, trust will not simply amplify journalism, it may determine whether it survives.The DNPA is a premier Indian industry body representing leading digital media organisations across the country. It is committed to strengthening credible journalism, upholding ethical standards, and enabling sustainable growth in the digital news ecosystem.DNPA Conclave 2026 serves as a key platform where policymakers, media leaders, and industry experts come together to discuss the evolving world of news, governance, and digital innovation. Through curated panel discussions and expert-led sessions, the conclave will highlight emerging trends, shared challenges, and the future roadmap for India’s digital media landscape.

Thane: Police probing the alleged illegal human egg extraction and sale racket in Badlapur East have put two hospitals in Ulhasnagar and Thane under scrutiny and suspect that the accused has links in Bengaluru and in Telangana.According to investigators, data retrieved from mobile phones seized from the arrested accused indicated the donor women were allegedly transported to multiple cities, including Bengaluru and Telangana. Police suspect that after being administered hormonal injections, the women were taken to medical facilities where eggs were extracted. Officials said the findings point to a possible inter-state network involving agents, unauthorised medical procedures and illegal financial transactions.The case came to light after a woman approached a health centre claiming she had not been paid for an egg donation procedure. The doctor alerted Badlapur police, leading to raids on the Badlapur residence of Sulakshana Gadekar (44), alleged to be the kingpin. Investigators said injections used for ovulation stimulation were recovered from her flat.Investigators said the accused allegedly arranged sonography tests at two different hospitals without valid medical prescriptions. The findings of the tests were shared with contacts outside the state, police said. At a later stage, women were allegedly taken to hospitals in Bengaluru, Telangana and other locations in Maharashtra like Nagpur, Pune and Nashik in Maharashtra where eggs were extracted and supplied, police said.Authorities said documents and medical records seized during searches at hospitals in Ulhasnagar and Thane are being examined. Officials are verifying whether sonography procedures were conducted in compliance with legal requirements. A senior officer said preliminary investigations suggest that over 40 women may have been exploited. In one instance, a donor was allegedly subjected to egg extraction 33 times, despite the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 permitting egg donation only once in a lifetime and prohibiting commercialisation.The police alleged that Gadekar lured financially distressed women by offering Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 and administered hormonal injections without proper medical consultation. Sources claimed that women were allegedly housed at her residence for 10 to 12 days, during which multiple injections were administered daily.During questioning, Gadekar allegedly disclosed the involvement of two more women from Ulhasnagar. Police subsequently arrested Ashwini Chabuskwar (29) and Manjusha Wankhede (46), who facilitated similar activities.Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore, Zone 3, Thane, said, “Three teams are conducting a detailed investigation. The inter-state links, financial trail and the involvement of medical professionals are being probed. Further arrests are likely.”Meanwhile, Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar has assured a thorough investigation into the racket and warned of strict action against those found guilty. Further inquiry is underway.

The crushing 76-run defeat suffered by India in Super 8 of T20 World Cup 2026 at the hands of South Africa has transcended the boundaries of the pitch, sparking a fiery cross-border war of words. Former Pakistan batting maestro Mohammad Yousuf took to social media on February 22, 2026, to mock the Indian team’s performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Yousuf specifically highlighted the psychological impact of former pacer Mohammad Amir, who has been a vocal critic of the Indian side from the television studios.

Mohammad Amir predicts India won’t reach T20 World Cup 2026 semis

The friction began well before the first ball was bowled in Ahmedabad, fueled by Amir’s appearances on various talk shows where he questioned the technical depth of India’s new-look top order. Amir sparked a massive controversy by labeling Indian sensation Abhishek Sharma as a ‘mere slogger’ who lacked the temperament for high-pressure ICC matches, a claim that drew sharp rebukes from Indian legends like Harbhajan Singh.

Furthermore, Amir boldly predicted that South Africa was the superior tactical side and that India would likely fail to even qualify for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. As India’s batting lineup crumbled for just 111 runs in the Super 8 opener, Amir’s critiques appeared to haunt the hosts, leading to a sense of vindication for the former Pakistani pacer and providing the perfect ammunition for Yousuf to launch his online taunts.

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In a post that quickly went viral across the subcontinent, Yousuf delighted in the accuracy of Amir’s ‘reading’ of the game, playfully referring to him as a ‘menace’ who refuses to let the Indian team find any peace. Yousuf used his platform to highlight how the Indian players are currently ‘under fire’ from both their own fans and external critics, suggesting that the psychological pressure from the ‘studio’ is proving just as effective as any on-field bowling attack.

“Oye @iamamirofficial, you menace! You tormented India on the field, and now you’re rattling them from the studio. Let them breathe, they’re already under fire. South Africa, the finalists, have picked up right where they left off last T20 World Cup. A formidable side! Top order stumbled, but the lower order delivered, and the bowling discipline was exceptional.” Yousaf said.

Oye @iamamirofficial, you menace! You tormented #India on the field, and now you’re rattling them from the studio. Let them breathe, they’re already under fire. South Africa, the finalists, have picked up right where they left off last #T20WorldCup. A formidable side! Top order…

— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) February 22, 2026

Beyond the trolling, Yousuf’s commentary also shed light on the professional clinicality of the South African side. He noted that despite a rocky start where the Proteas were reeling at 20/3, their lower order showed the resilience that India lacked. The mention of South Africa as ‘finalists’ who have maintained their momentum serves as a bitter reminder to the Indian camp that their quest to defend the title is now in serious jeopardy, with the remaining games against Zimbabwe and West Indies now serving as virtual quarter-finals.

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US stocks moved lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s decision to increase global tariffs, though market swings remained far milder than the sharp volatility witnessed during last year’s tariff-driven sell-off.The S&P 500 declined 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 618 points, or 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.7% in morning trade, as Wall Street assessed the implications of renewed trade tensions, AP reported.The weakness followed Trump’s announcement that temporary global tariffs would be raised to 15%, up from the 10% rate unveiled earlier after the US Supreme Court struck down sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs imposed under emergency powers. The move underscored continuing uncertainty over the direction of US trade policy.Investors remained cautious as the administration signalled it could explore alternative legal routes to impose more permanent tariffs, raising concerns among global trading partners. South Korea’s trade minister Kim Jung-kwan warned that uncertainty could intensify if new duties were introduced through other laws.Despite the decline, market reactions were relatively contained compared with the sharp turmoil seen when Trump first announced wide-ranging tariffs last year, suggesting investors expect prolonged negotiations and legal battles before clarity emerges.“Stocks got a boost Friday from the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, but it quickly became clear that the decision was simply going to open a new chapter in the trade saga, not end it,” said Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley, AP quoted.The United States intends to honour existing trade agreements and expects partners to do the same, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a CBS News interview.Across asset classes, the US dollar edged lower against major currencies, while gold prices advanced as investors sought safer assets amid policy uncertainty. Bitcoin briefly fell below $65,000 before recovering above $66,000.Sectorally, airline stocks declined after severe weather disrupted travel across the US Northeast. United Airlines fell 4.7%, American Airlines dropped 4.3%, and Delta Air Lines lost 4.1%.Healthcare stocks saw sharp divergence after Novo Nordisk’s US-listed shares tumbled 15.1% following trial results showing lower-than-expected weight loss for its CagriSema drug, while rival Eli Lilly gained 3.4%.Domino’s Pizza rose 3.2% after reporting strong same-store sales and projecting further market-share expansion in 2026.Global markets showed mixed trends. Germany’s DAX slipped 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 edged up 0.1%. In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbed 2.5% and South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.6%, while markets in Japan and mainland China remained closed for holidays.In bond markets, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury eased to 4.05% from 4.08% late Friday. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated the central bank could skip a rate cut at its next meeting following strong job gains, marking a shift from his earlier stance supporting easier policy.

Rondale Moore during his time with the Arizona Cardinals. (Image via Getty)

The NFL is still trying to process how fast everything changed for Rondale Moore. By Saturday night in New Albany, Ind., the 25-year-old Minnesota Vikings wide receiver was gone, found in a garage with what police say appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Hours before that, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown says his phone lit up with a message from his former Arizona Cardinals teammate. That single notification turned into the detail that makes this story even harder to shake, and it has pushed the league back into a conversation about what players carry in silence.

Hollywood Brown reveals final texts in the hours before Rondale Moore’s death

Brown went public with his shock on social media after news of Moore’s death broke. On X, he wrote, “Bro ain’t no way,” the Kansas City Chiefs player wrote on X Feb. 21, “brotha you just messaged me few hours ago.”In a follow-up post, he tried to speak directly to what Moore had been fighting through. “You wasn’t alone bro..” Brown wrote. “I told you I know how you feel.”Brown and Moore shared a locker room with the Cardinals in 2022 and 2023 and stayed close even after trades and injuries pushed their careers onto different tracks. After Moore tore his ACL for a second time during the Vikings’ first preseason game in 2025, Brown sent him a long message. He shared part of that thread again this week, including the line, “I’m here if you ever need to talk,” before reminding him he was built to handle setbacks and urging him not to give up.He later added another line over a screenshot of that conversation: “I love you bro. I always wanted to speak life into you.”Those posts turned a death notice into something more raw. It was not just that Moore was gone. It was that, according to Brown, he had reached out only a few hours before everything ended.

Injuries, pressure and a suspected self-inflicted gunshot that ended Rondale Moore’s career

Police in New Albany say Moore was found in a garage on Saturday, Feb. 21, and that the early indication points to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An autopsy was scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation, and officials have not yet closed the case.Moore’s football story had looked like a straight climb when it started. He broke out at Purdue as a freshman All-American, then became a second-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played three seasons in Arizona, flashed as a space player, and lined up alongside Brown in a spread offense built around speed.Then the injuries began to stack up. Moore was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 but missed that entire season with a knee injury. He signed a one-year deal with the Vikings in 2025 and tore his ACL in their first preseason game, which meant another full year on injured reserve and no regular-season snaps for Minnesota.Teams and former teammates have tried to put that grind into words since his death. The Cardinals called themselves “devastated” and sent condolences to everyone who knew him. The Vikings released a longer statement and head coach Kevin O’Connell said Moore was someone they had come to care about deeply, describing him as humble, disciplined, and proud of where he came from.J.J. Watt, who played with Moore in Arizona, wrote that there was “no way” to process the news and called him “way too special” to be gone already.

The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2025 brought together India’s top tech innovations and celebrated the year’s best gadgets in a star-studded ceremony that merged technology with glamour. The evening attracted a diverse mix of luminaries — from fashion designers and celebrity chefs to marketing leaders and legal experts — all coming together to honour excellence in consumer technology across multiple categories, including smartphones, smartwatches, audio devices and TVs.

Audio excellence takes the stage

The evening opened with author Sutupa Basu and actor-entrepreneur Manya Pathak presenting awards for the year’s best audio devices. JBL Tour Pro 3 claimed the Editor’s Choice for Best TWS of the Year, while Apple AirPods Pro 3 won the People’s Choice. OnePlus dominated the affordable segment, with Nord Buds 3r winning both categories for Best Affordable TWS, while OnePlus Buds 4 took Editor’s Choice for Best Affordable Premium TWS.

Wearables and computing power

Fashion and interior designer Varija Bajaj joined Panasonic executives Abhishek Verma and Dhiraj Sharma to present smartwatch honors. Google Pixel Watch 4 won Editor’s Choice for Best Smartwatch, while Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic secured People’s Choice. In the affordable segment, Noise ColorFit Pro 6 took People’s Choice over Boat Enigma Radiant’s Editor’s Choice win.Computing excellence was recognized with HP OmniBook Flip X winning Editor’s Choice for Best Laptop of the Year, while Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro claimed People’s Choice. For gaming laptops, dominated Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Editor’s Choice while Alienware 18 Area-51 won hearts in People’s Choice.

AI takes centre stage

Partner at JSA Law Venkatesh Raman Prasad and Sunanya Chibba presented awards for cutting-edge technology. Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro won Editor’s Choice for Best AI-Powered Gadget, while Neosapien Neo 1 secured People’s Choice. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra swept both categories for Best Tablet of the Year.

Home entertainment excellence

Celebrity chef Nishant Chaubey and Suraj Malik, CEO of Legacy Growth, recognized home audio winners, with Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 winning both Editor’s and People’s Choice awards.Global UX Head Deepika Dutta Kapoor and social entrepreneur Shalini Vig presented television honors. Samsung Neo QLED QN90F dominated the premium segment, winning both Editor’s and People’s Choice for Best TV of the Year. Xiaomi QLED TV FX Pro swept the affordable TV category in both voting streams.

Design and innovation awards

Home appliance excellence was recognized with Nuuk Ren Pro winning Editor’s Choice for Best Vacuum Cleaner, while Eureka Forbes SmartClean Auto Bin S2 took People’s Choice. In the standout design category, Dyson Hushjet Purifier Compact won Editor’s Choice for Best Gadget with an Out-of-the-Box Design, while Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge captured People’s Choice.Partner at JSA Law Vishnu Sudarsan and Dr. Jai Madan presented photography awards, with Nikon ZR winning Editor’s Choice for Best Camera of the Year and Canon R50V claiming People’s Choice.The smartphone categories proved highly competitive across all segments. Indian actor Rahul Dev and Ramakrishna P, CEO of India Mobile Congress, presented affordable and gaming smartphone awards. Nothing Phone 3(a) won Editor’s Choice for Best Affordable Smartphone while Samsung Galaxy A17 secured People’s Choice. In gaming, Vivo T4 Ultra took Editor’s Choice while OnePlus 15R won People’s Choice.OnePlus 13s claimed Editor’s Choice for Best Affordable Premium Smartphone, with Google Pixel 9A winning People’s Choice in the same category.

The grand finale

The evening’s most prestigious smartphone honors were presented by Kapila Sethi, Director of Marketing at William Grant & Sons, and humanitarian Varun Pruthi. Samsung dominated the premium categories, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 sweeping both Editor’s and People’s Choice for Best Foldable Smartphone.In the flagship segment, Apple iPhone 17 won Editor’s Choice for Best Premium Smartphone, while Samsung Galaxy S25 captured People’s Choice. For camera excellence, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL won Editor’s Choice while Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra secured People’s Choice.The night’s ultimate honor — Best Smartphone of the Year — went to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in both Editor’s and People’s Choice categories, cementing Samsung’s position as the mobile industry’s gold standard.

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HYDERABAD: US-based insurance player The Hartford on Monday opened its first global technology centre in India, spread over 1.6 lakh sq ft at Hyderabad’s Financial District, and it is expected to scale up to nearly 1,200 employees over the next few years.The 200-year-old American insurer said the Hyderabad GCC will play a key role in its enterprise-wide technology transformation, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), digital innovation and engineering excellence.The facility is designed to operate in a start-up-like environment and will focus on rapid prototyping and agile development, while enabling collaboration across time zones with The Hartford’s technology hubs in Hartford, Charlotte, Chicago and Columbus, it said.Inaugurating the facility, Sridhar Babu said The Hartford’s choice of Hyderabad reflects a pattern seen with other global firms. He cited Microsoft’s first major development centre outside the US, Google’s largest campus outside Mountain View, and more recent global capability centres set up by companies such as McDonald’s, Vanguard, Dai-ichi Life and Marriott International.“In Hyderabad, we measure our success by the impact we help global institutions create, and we welcome The Hartford as a partner in building the next chapter of digital innovation,” he said.During the visit, the minister toured the facility and met The Hartford’s leadership team, including President Morris Tooker, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Claire Burns, Chief Information Officer Shekar Pannala, Managing Director and Head of Hartford India Surya Thammiraju, Chief Technology Officer Imran Malik, and Chief Human Resources Officer Lori Rodden.Pannala said the centre would strengthen the company’s digital and AI capabilities and serve as a magnet for engineering talent in India. “By building our world-class workforce with this technology centre in Hyderabad, we are not only creating new digital and AI capabilities but also shaping the future of insurance technology.”

NEW DELHI: Police have registered a case after three women from Arunachal Pradesh alleged they were subjected to racial abuse and criminal intimidation by a couple in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media on Sunday.

According to police, the incident took place at around 3.30 pm on Friday when the women were getting electrical installation work done at their rented accommodation.

Dispute during installation work

During the work, some dirt allegedly fell onto the premises of the couple living on the floor below, leading to an argument.The women had called an electrician to their fourth-floor rented flat to install an air conditioner.In a video shared by news agency ANI, one of the victims said, “My air conditioner was getting fixed when dust fell on the first floor, they (the people on the first floor) used abusive words towards our electrician. We defended him. He then started using abusive words regarding the Northeast. Later, he called the police, and we argued. I want him to get punishment.”Also read:‘Used to burn private parts 3 times a day’: Tripura student’s secret call in Bengali exposes 3-day torture in GurgaonThe women alleged that the couple made derogatory remarks about them and the northeastern people.

Speaking to PTI, one of the women said, “Instead of talking about the main issue, they started targeting northeast. They kept saying that northeastern people are illiterate. We do ‘dhandhebazi’ (sex work) for Rs 500. They even threatened to beat me up.”“Are you sitting here to do business? Have you opened a massage parlour at home?” the accused woman said. The accused woman was also seen saying that the man they are talking to is a son of a “big politician”.Police confirmed that a case has been registered against the couple at Malviya Nagar police station.Advocate Gaurav, representing the couple, said, “They have been living together for a long time. Even after the incident, they sat together to reach a compromise. The matter is being unnecessarily exaggerated on social media. In the video, both sides are speaking. The video being circulated is selective and manipulative.”He added, “In the heat of the moment he uttered something and my client regrets the words he used. It was my client who had called the PCR, and the police were present at the spot.”Police said the matter is under investigation.