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25-Year-Old Youth Killed After Falling Into Mud-Filled Roadside Pit In Kanpur

The stretch where the accident occurred reportedly lacks proper street lighting and road markings.

12 Feb 2026 6:53 pm
32 Students Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning At Hostel In Telangana

Thirty-two children fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at a Bala Sadan hostel in Telanganas Peddapalli district late Wednesday night.

12 Feb 2026 6:43 pm
Not Allowed During Periods Or Pregnancy, What Is Talaq-e-Hasan And How It Differs From Triple Talaq?

SC has neither declared the practice of Talaq-e-Hasan unconstitutional nor upheld it conclusively, but it is actively hearing multiple petitions questioning its validity

12 Feb 2026 6:42 pm
Not US, These Countries Deported Maximum Number Of Indians In 2025

According to the data shared in a tabulated form in a written response, 13,256 Indians were deported from Saudi Arabia in 2025.

12 Feb 2026 6:34 pm
Dumper Collides With Milk Van In Meerut, No Causalities Reported

The incident occurred when the milk van carrying about 18 milk cans was trying to avoid a school bus parked on the roadside.

12 Feb 2026 6:27 pm
CNBC AWAAZ Sweeps Budget Day, Leads FM Speech And Budget Week Ratings

On the digital front as well, CNBC AWAAZ emerged among the worlds top-viewed live news streams on Union Budget Day 2026.

12 Feb 2026 6:16 pm
West Bengal Nurse, Who Recovered From Nipah Virus, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

The nurse had remained in a prolonged coma, which severely weakened her immunity, and later developed a lung infection.

12 Feb 2026 6:06 pm
How Is A Foreign Students Conduct? Centre Wants To Know From Every Educational Institution | Exclusive

The Centre stated that the requirement is part of efforts to strengthen national security and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.

12 Feb 2026 5:47 pm
Muslim Law Board Opposes Centres Vande Mataram Directive, Says It Is Unconstitutional

Demanding immediate withdrawal of the notification, the AIMPLB warned that it would approach the courts if the central government does not revoke the directive.

12 Feb 2026 5:36 pm
Luthra Brothers To Remain In Jail As Court Rejects Bail Plea In Goa Nightclub Fire

The Mapusa Sessions Court denied bail to Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra for the Arpora fire tragedy at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, which claimed 25 lives.

12 Feb 2026 4:52 pm
India Examining US Proposal To Join Gaza Peace Board, Says MEA

India is reviewing US President Donald Trump's invite to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, ahead of the February 19 summit in Washington.

12 Feb 2026 4:39 pm
Better To Abolish RERA, Benefits Only Defaulting Builders: Supreme Court

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that States should reflect on the purpose behind introduction of the RERA Act.

12 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
'Amendments Reflect Shared Understanding': MEA On Key Tweaks In US Note On India Trade Deal

The MEA emphasised that the Joint Statement continues to serve as the basis of mutual understanding.

12 Feb 2026 4:17 pm
Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Tobacco Baron's Son Shivam Mishra Gets Bail Hours After Arrest

The arrest followed growing public anger and claims that attempts were made to protect the businessmans son after the February 8 accident on Kanpurs VIP Road.

12 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Maharashtra Moves To Strengthen Legal Protection For Cinema Artists And Technicians

The proposed rules will deal with key issues such as social security, timely wages, insurance coverage, working hours and access to welfare schemes

12 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
Kerala Islamist Networks Adapt After PFI Ban, Expand Political Footprint Ahead Of 2026 Polls | Exclusive

Parallel NGOs like Rehab India Foundation and the National Womens Front reportedly continue welfare outreach, helping retain ideological loyalty while avoiding legal scrutiny

12 Feb 2026 3:44 pm
17-Year-Old Teen Stabbed To Death In Delhi's Bawana; 7 Held

A 17-year-old boy from JJ Colony, was stabbed to death in Bawana. Seven suspects, including four juveniles, were apprehended.

12 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
Who Was Sarla Maheshwari? The Voice That Defined An Era Of Doordarshan

Sarla Maheshwari, a veteran Doordarshan news anchor, passed away on Thursday at the age of 71.

12 Feb 2026 3:26 pm
Students Taken On Excursion In Goods Vehicles In Dakshina Kannada, Parents Allege Negligence

The incident has raised serious concerns over road safety and the welfare of minor students.

12 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
The Big Rafale Deal: How G2G Model Fast-Tracks Indias Largest Defence Acquisition

The Government-to-Government (G2G) framework seen within defence circles as faster, cleaner and more predictable than traditional multi-vendor tenders.

12 Feb 2026 3:08 pm
Uddhav Faction's Syed Iqbal Wins Parbhani Mayor Poll; BJP Takes 'Aurangzeb Fan Club' Jibe

After the election results, the BJP criticised Uddhav Thackeray, stating that he promised to make a Marathi person the mayor, but he gave the post to a Muslim candidate.

12 Feb 2026 3:00 pm
You Have To Come Back: Bombay HC Refuses To Hear Vijay Mallyas Plea Unless He Returns To India

Bombay High Court told Vijay Mallya it will hear his plea only if he returns to India, stating he cannot evade legal process while seeking relief from an Indian court.

12 Feb 2026 2:52 pm
PMO To Leave South Block After 78 Years: Seva Teerth To Become New Power Centre

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Seva Teerth tomorrow, February 13, at around 1:30 PM.

12 Feb 2026 2:48 pm
'Emphasised On Reform Express': PM Modi Praises Nirmala Sitharamans Reply On Budget In Lok Sabha

PM Modi praised Nirmala Sitharaman's Lok Sabha reply on Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting Reform Express, MSMEs, skilling, infrastructure, and rural sector.

12 Feb 2026 2:48 pm
India-Nepal Expressway Announced: Baidyanath Dham To Pashupatinath In Just 3 Hours!

Bihar plans a 250-km PashupatinathBaidyanath Expressway, cutting travel time between the two shrines from 13 hours to just 3, boosting cross-border connectivity

12 Feb 2026 2:41 pm
'Keralas Reputation Suffered Enough': Shashi Tharoor Slams 'Militant Unionism' Amid Bharat Bandh

Shashi Tharoor said Keralas reputation has suffered enough from militant unionism, criticising the Bharat Bandhs near-total shutdown in the state.

12 Feb 2026 2:38 pm
Once A War Airbase, Now Open For Public? Bihar's Sabeya Airport Revival Gains Momentum

Sabeya Airport in Gopalganj, once used for military aircraft during World War II, may soon reopen as its long-pending revival demand echoes in Parliament

12 Feb 2026 2:17 pm
PM Modi To Inaugurate Seva Teerth And Kartavya Bhavan 1 And 2 On Feb 13

According to a statement released by PMO, the structures reflect PM Modi's commitment to building a modern, efficient, accessible, and citizen-centric governance ecosystem.

12 Feb 2026 2:10 pm
Neighbours Assault Man Over Coughing In Bengaluru, He Dies Of Injuries

What began as an argument reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation. Shaini was allegedly pushed and assaulted, leading to severe swelling and injuries to his neck.

12 Feb 2026 2:04 pm
Veteran Doordarshan News Anchor Sarla Maheshwari Dies At 71

Veteran Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari has passed away in Delhi at the age of 71, DD News announced.

12 Feb 2026 1:57 pm
Mohan Bhagwat Highlights Importance Of Coexistence, Recalls SC Verdict On Stray Dogs

Referring to Supreme Court's recent verdict on the issue of stray dogs, Mohan Bhagwat said there were extreme reactions both in support and opposition.

12 Feb 2026 1:56 pm
Centre Clears Way To Acquire 114 Rafale Jets For Air Force, 6 P8i Aircraft For Navy: Sources

At present, the squadron strength of the air force has dropped to 29 against an authorised strength of 42, the lowest in decades.

12 Feb 2026 1:52 pm
Indian Duo Kidnapped In Azerbaijan; Torture Live-Streamed To Family

Two youths from Gujarat were kidnapped in Azerbaijan during an illegal Donkey route to the United States.

12 Feb 2026 1:42 pm
You Are Doing Disservice To Country: Rahul Gandhi Loses Cool Over Questions On Notice Against Him

His remarks came amid continued political sparring in Parliament, with the Opposition and the treasury benches locked in heated exchanges over recent controversies.

12 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
A Journey Interrupted By Joy: Woman Gives Birth In Ambulance En Route From Mumbai Airport

The 26-year-old Tanzanian national, approximately 36 weeks pregnant, was travelling through the international-to-international corridor when her condition rapidly worsened

12 Feb 2026 1:35 pm
Day After Centres Vande Mataram Mandate, Jamiat Chief Arshad Madani Voices Objections

Madani objected to some verses of the Vande Mataram song that address the country as a deity.

12 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
Bihar Paralysis Village: Patients In Every Hamlet, Deaths Rise As Public Anger Mounts

Korjana village in Bihar reports rising paralysis cases and several deaths in six months. Panic grows as no probe begins. From BDO to MLA, silence raises serious questions

12 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
High Court Allows Mahashivratri Puja Within Dargah Premises In Karnataka

The High Court has allowed only 15 individuals to enter the shrine complex for the purpose of conducting the puja. The ritual is restricted to a specific time window.

12 Feb 2026 12:59 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: BJP Seeks Suspension Of Rahul Gandhi's Parliament Membership; Bangladesh Elections & More

We are also covering: Tobacco tycoon's son arrested in Lamborghini crash case, Kiren Rijiju shares fresh video amid Parliament showdown, and more.

12 Feb 2026 12:38 pm
To Thank His Coaching Centre, This Doctor Is Performing Free Surgeries Till 2029

The drive includes complex caesarean sections, including complicated cases, ovarian cyst removals, tubectomies and other essential gynaecological procedures.

12 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
From Street Clashes To Silent Cells: How Radicalisation Is Shifting In Kerala | Exclusive

Investigators found that recruits were not radicalised through public sermons or physical training camps, but via encrypted Telegram groups, propaganda material and darknet manuals

12 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
Tangled In Kite String For 24 Hours, Bird Rescued After Daring Tree Climb In UPs Lakhimpur | Watch

A bird got trapped in a deadly kite string between high branches, its leg tightly bound, leaving it hanging helpless and unable to fly.

12 Feb 2026 11:47 am
MP: Trade Union Strike Sees Over 25,000 Civilian Defence Staff Report To Work An Hour Late

The daylong strike is being observed to protest against what the unions described as anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the central government.

12 Feb 2026 11:44 am
Priya Kapur Files Rs 20 Crore Defamation Case Against Sister-In-Law In Delhi High Court

Priya Kapur has filed a Rs 20 crore defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against her sister-in-law Mandhira Kapur Smith over alleged defamatory statements she made against her.

12 Feb 2026 11:39 am
'Not Entitled To Residence Order': Delhi HC Rejects 81-Year-Old Woman's Plea On Matrimonial Discord

The Delhi High Court has held that the Domestic Violence Act does not give an aggrieved woman an absolute right to re-enter a matrimonial home she had voluntarily left.

12 Feb 2026 11:35 am
Tobacco Tycoon's Son Shivam Mishra Arrested Four Days After Kanpur Lamborghini Crash

The crash, which occurred on VIP Road in Kanpur, had led to a heated debate over who was driving the vehicle.

12 Feb 2026 10:59 am
3 Dogs Cap, Mandatory Microchips, Breed Curbs: New Pet Rules For Bengaluru

One of the most significant proposals is a cap on the number of dogs per household. The draft suggests limiting ownership to 1 dog per apartment and 3 dogs for independent houses.

12 Feb 2026 10:56 am
UN Report Links JeM To Delhi's Red Fort Blast, Warns Group Remains Active | Exclusive

According to the monitoring document, banned jihadist organisations are investing in long-term survival strategies instead of focusing solely on headline-grabbing attacks

12 Feb 2026 10:41 am
'Conspiracy, Clearance Bypassed: FIR In Ex-Army Chiefs Book Leak Puts Focus On Overseas Sales

The former Army chiefs book was allegedly released without Ministry of Defence clearance, sold in Canada, Australia, Germany and the US.

12 Feb 2026 9:35 am
Air India Offering Cash Settlement To Crash Victims' Families In Exchange For Legal Waivers: Report

Air India has reportedly offered additional compensation to families of the Ahmedabad crash victims on the condition they waive their right to sue, according to a report.

12 Feb 2026 9:14 am