Top 10 America’s Greatest Innovators in 2026: Elon Musk leads the Forbes list, with an Indian-American billionaire securing the 10th spot. See full rankings.

Top 10 America’s Innovators in 2026: Elon Musk tops; Indian-American billionaire at #10

Trending February 17, 2026

Forbes has released their 2026 edition of America's Greatest Innovators, with Elon Musk taking the top spot for his five multibillion-dollar companies. The list also includes Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, with one Indian-American billionaire at the #10th spot.

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India joins 135 nations at UN to denounce Iran’s ‘egregious’ attacks on Gulf countries

India 3 hr ago

India co-sponsored a UNSC resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, demanding an immediate cessation of all attacks and denouncing threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution reaffirmed support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of affected countries and called on Iran to comply with international law. A Russian proposal failed to pass.

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YouTube introduced Premium Lite in India last year in September.

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YouTube Premium Lite Rs 89 plan gets 2 new features for free

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Google has introduced new features to its affordable YouTube Premium Lite plan, including background play and video downloads. This plan costs only Rs 89 per month and allows ad-free viewing of most videos, although some may still have ads. However, it does not include access to YouTube Music's premium features. These features will be rolled out to eligible users in the coming weeks.

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Why is my family treating me like a problem to be solved?

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Indian women in their late 20s face societal pressure to get married despite being independent and successful. This pressure, coming from family, relatives, and strangers, can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and inadequacy, affecting a woman's sense of self-worth. However, there is a growing awareness and pushback against these cultural norms.

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‘I started my cricket here’: Jasprit Bumrah cherishes ICC Men’s T20 World Cup win

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India became the first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cup titles and their superstar pacer Jasprit Bumrah played an integral role in both wins. Bumrah emphasised how special the 2026 win has been for him, as the final was played in Ahmedabad, where he plays his domestic cricket.

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Anurag Kashyap breaks silence on brother Abhinav Kashyap’s controversy with Salman Khan

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Anurag Kashyap refrains from commenting on his brother's controversial statements against Salman Khan and his family, as requested by Abhinav. The court deems Abhinav's remarks as defamatory and offensive, emphasizing that freedom of speech does not permit the use of abusive language. Abhinav had earlier spoken about facing challenges while working on Dabangg.

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Perplexity has released Personal Computer, an AI agent that acts as a "digital proxy" and can manage tasks, files, and tools from any device. It runs on a secure Mac mini and offers features like audit trails and user approval for sensitive actions. Currently available on a waitlist basis, the company is also working on an enterprise version.

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The ICC successfully brought back the stranded players from the West Indies and South Africa T20 World Cup teams due to the Israel-Iran conflict. The operation faced difficulties due to disrupted air travel. The teams were frustrated with the delay compared to England. The ICC thanked everyone involved for their support in safely returning the players and their families.

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As concerns grow over children’s use of social media and the risks accompanying it, India is finding itself relying on a patchwork of laws, regulatory frameworks and platform-led interventions to safeguard them. But experts say enforcement gaps, technological loopholes and the ease with which children can misrepresent their age continue to pose challenges.

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India’s T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand on Sunday brought joy to cricket fans across the country. For Nithin Babu, a 37-year-old businessman from Kerala who previously lived in Bengaluru, the victory became a reason to celebrate not just personally but with the people who help run his business. Babu decided to reward the employees at his two garment stores after India clinched the title.

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Apple has launched the new MacBook Neo, their first budget-friendly Mac notebook, which is gaining attention for its stylish design, vibrant colors, and advanced features like the iPhone chip. While it has some limitations, the Neo is a game changer in the budget laptop market and is pushing competitors to reevaluate their approach.

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