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Refusing To Marry After Sex Because Of 'Kundali' Mismatch Can Lead To Offence: Delhi High Court

The accused sought bail on the ground that the relationship was consensual and the parties had known each other for eight years.

23 Feb 2026 11:40 pm
Om Birla's 'Friendship Groups' To Be Led By Young MPs Like Shrikant Shinde To 80-Year-Old Chidambaram

The 'friendship groups' will bring together MPs from across party lines, with several senior opposition leaders appointed to head key delegations as well

23 Feb 2026 11:19 pm
Parliamentary Panel Seeks Clarity On Trumps Tariff Plans; Govt Assures Indias Interests Safe

The meeting saw lawmakers across party lines raising questions over Trumps shifting public positions on tariffs and their possible implications for India.

23 Feb 2026 11:10 pm
Air Ambulance With 7 Occupants Crashes In Jharkhands Chatra; AAIB Team Rushes To Spot

The aircraft involved, VT-AJV, was an air ambulance operated by Redbird Airways between Ranchi and Delhi.

23 Feb 2026 10:58 pm
Odisha Bride Stages Own Kidnapping With Lover Hours After Wedding

The Subarnapur Superintendent of Police confirmed that the woman had left voluntarily with her lover and that no kidnapping had occurred.

23 Feb 2026 9:36 pm
Tamil Nadu Polls Will Be Fought For Social Justice: CM Stalin At News18 Town Hall

MK Stalin says the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will be an ideological fight to defend social justice and state autonomy against NDA tactics.

23 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
India's First Prime Minister Wasn't Jawaharlal Nehru, Here's What Happened In 1915

Maulana Barkatullah, a scholar and seasoned political activist, had earlier campaigned for India's freedom in countries including the United States and Japan

23 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
30-Year-Old Banker Dies By Suicide Over Fear Of Rabies In Thane

A bank employee in Kalyan East, Thane, died by suicide after severe anxiety over rabies from a stray dog bite. Police found a note and are investigating the incident.

23 Feb 2026 8:44 pm
PM Modi To Inaugurate Noida International Airport Next Month, Says CM Yogi Adityanath

PM Modi will inaugurate Noida International Airport at Jewar in March 2026, marking a major milestone for Uttar Pradesh, which now has the highest number of airports in India.

23 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
Who Was Edwin Lutyens? British Architect Whose Bust Was Removed From Rashtrapati Bhavan

Edwin Lutyens was a renowned British architect, best known as the principal designer of New Delhi.

23 Feb 2026 8:21 pm
C Rajagopalachari's Bust Unveiled At Rashtrapati Bhavan: 5 Facts About India's Only Governor General

C Rajagopalachari, born in Krishnagiri, was independent Indias first Governor General and founder of Swatantra Party. Discover his political journey and legacy.

23 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
Ahead Of Carney's India Visit, Canada Seeks To Revoke Citizenship Of 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana

The Canadian government has sought to revoke 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's citizenship based on findings that he used fraudulent residency claims to obtain it

23 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
'To Prevent Violent Tendencies': Bihar Plans Banning Meat Sale Near Educational, Religious Places

Bihar government plans to ban open sale of meat and fish near educational and religious places, says Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha.

23 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
Leave If You Want: Karnataka Ministers Santosh Lad Snaps At Congress MLC During KDP Meet

The confrontation erupted when the Congress MLC accused the government of neglecting issues related to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities.

23 Feb 2026 7:38 pm
Enraged Over Bent Bike's Number Plate, Maharashtra Teacher Thrashes 30 Students; Arrested

The teacher, identified as Ujwal Soni, had lost his temper after noticing that the number plate of his motorcycle had been bent.

23 Feb 2026 7:36 pm
Shedding Colonial Mindset: C Rajagopalacharis Bust Replaces Edwin Lutyens' At Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled Rajagopalacharis bust at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre during the Rajaji Utsav on Monday morning.

23 Feb 2026 7:23 pm
At Least Six Dead, 21 Injured After Double-Decker Bus Overturns In Lucknow

A double-decker bus from Ludhiana to Darbhanga overturned on Purvanchal Expressway near Gosaiganj, Lucknow, killing six and injuring over 20.

23 Feb 2026 7:11 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Canada PM Mark Carney To Embark On First India Visit Amid Global Trade Uncertainties & Other Stories

We are also covering: India Weighs Israel's 'Golden Horizon' Missile Offer, Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Slams Mohd Yunus & other stories.

23 Feb 2026 6:36 pm
'Boys Never Entered Gurukul': Swami Avimukteshwaranand Calls POCSO Charges Against Him 'Fabricated'

Swami Avimukteshwaranand denied sexual exploitation claims as false and vowed full cooperation with Jhunsi police after a POCSO Act FIR was filed.

23 Feb 2026 6:25 pm
Centre To Launch Pilot Scheme For Direct Refunds From Inactive EPFO Accounts

As per EPFO rules, any account that does not record a transaction for three consecutive years is classified as inoperative.

23 Feb 2026 6:25 pm
Om Birla Sets Up 'Friendship Groups' To Strengthen Inter-Parliamentary Ties With Over 60 Nations

The initiative, rolled out in its first phase, aims to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between the Indian Parliament and legislatures across continents.

23 Feb 2026 6:22 pm
Air Force Personnel, Father Assaulted In Clash With Baraatis In UP's Bulandshahr

The incident took place on February 19 when Jitendra and his son Pratham, who serves with the Indian Air Force (IAF), were travelling by car.

23 Feb 2026 6:06 pm
Funds Are Safe, Probe Underway: Haryana CM Saini On Rs 590 Crore IDFC FIRST Bank Fraud Case

IDFC FIRST Bank has suspended four employees after detecting suspected fraudulent transactions of nearly Rs 590 crore in Haryana government-linked accounts at Chandigarh branch.

23 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
Maharashtra Man Breaks Into 52-Year-Old's House In Palghar, Shoots Him

The victim sustained gunshot wounds and was promptly taken to a local hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.

23 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
Vande Bharat Between Bengaluru And Goa: 700 Km In 12 Hours, Check Details

The train is expected to cover the roughly 700 km stretch in about 12 hours, offering a faster and more comfortable travel option between Bengaluru and Goa.

23 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Four Of Gujarat Family Booked Over Abusing, Threatening Staff At Arunachal Resort

The accused damaged a display frame containing the resorts rules and threatened to tarnish the propertys reputation and have it shut down.

23 Feb 2026 4:51 pm
Three Workers Killed After A Portion Of Building Collapses In Kerala's Kozhikode

The concrete slab of a Kozhikode Corporation-owned building collapsed at around 12 noon on Monday.

23 Feb 2026 4:39 pm
'Mohammad' Deepak Meets Rahul Gandhi, Says 'LoP Promised To Join His Gym'

Deepak Kumar, who runs a gym from a rented premises in Kotdwar, said his business suffered a sharp decline following the controversy last month.

23 Feb 2026 4:36 pm
HAL Denies Reports Of Tejas Crash, Says It Was 'Minor Technical Incident On Ground'

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited clarified there was no LCA Tejas crash, only a minor ground issue.

23 Feb 2026 4:33 pm
Cash, Training & A Fresh Start: Inside India's Maoist Surrender Policy As Devuji Lays Down Arms

The surrender does not guarantee immunity. Trials in heinous cases may proceed, though states can consider withdrawing minor cases on merit

23 Feb 2026 4:15 pm
'Need Of The Hour': Karnataka Congress' 31 First-Time MLAs Write To Kharge Seeking Cabinet Berths

In the letter, the MLAs pointed out that when the 34-member Siddaramaiah-led cabinet was formed, no first-time MLA was given a ministerial position.

23 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Tamil Nadu Final SIR List Released, More Than 74 Lakh Voters' Names Dropped

Election Commission of India released the final Special Intensive Revision for Tamil Nadu, removing over 74 lakh voters from the rolls.

23 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
Xiaomi Pad 8 And Xiaomi 17 Ultra India Launch Confirmed: Price And Expected Specs

Xiaomi Pad 8 and the new 17 series phones are finally getting a global launch later this month, also for India.

23 Feb 2026 3:41 pm
A Season Of Relief: Karnataka Sees Sharp Decline In Farmer Suicides

Officials attribute the decline in distress cases partly to improved delivery of welfare measures and financial support. These measures have helped stabilize household incomes.

23 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Deepanjali Nagar To NICE In Minutes: New Link Road To Cut Travel Time

For commuters travelling from Majestic, Vijayanagar, and the Satellite Bus Stand side, this creates a faster route to the NICE corridor without navigating at Nayandahalli.

23 Feb 2026 3:04 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Bhagyathara BT-42 Winning Numbers (23/02/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Bhagyathara BT-42 lottery for Monday, February 23, 2026.

23 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
Red Fort Blast: Encrypted Platforms From Nepal & Bangladesh Under Scanner, Crypto Funding Suspected | Exclusive

Sources said the bomber, Umar Nabi, was influenced by the ideologies of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, a group affiliated with al-Qaeda and led by Kashmiri militant Zakir Musa

23 Feb 2026 2:44 pm
Pakistani Balloons Containing Foreign Currency, Contact Details Found In J&Ks Akhnoor

Authorities have taken the balloons into custody and launched an investigation to determine the source and purpose of the items.

23 Feb 2026 2:22 pm
19-Year-Old Bengaluru Girl Drugged, Raped And Filmed By 2 Men On Valentines Day, FIR Filed

The accused used the rape video to blackmail the victim and demanded Rs 20 lakh.

23 Feb 2026 2:20 pm
Ex-Army Man Faked Terror Threat To Secure Job In Vadodara. Heres How

The man took 'Cold Pyro' firecrackers from a nearby wedding, placed them on the tracks, and then discovered them, reporting to authorities to appear as a vigilant hero.

23 Feb 2026 2:08 pm
2,000-Km Reach, Faster Than BrahMos: India Weighs Israel's 'Golden Horizon' Missile Offer

Golden Horizon is tailored for hardened and deeply buried targets, such as underground command bunkers, reinforced military infrastructure and nuclear-related facilities

23 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
'War Between Vijay And Stalin': TVK Chief Attacks DMK At Vellore Rally Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Polls

TVK chief Vijay said that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections would be a direct political battle between him and Chief Minister MK Stalin while addressing supporters in Vellore.

23 Feb 2026 1:55 pm
Leave By All Available Means: India Issues Fresh Advisory For Citizens In Iran Amid Tensions

The Indian embassy also issued emergency helpline numbers and an official email address to facilitate immediate support.

23 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
Bomb Threat Email To Delhi Assembly, Red Fort; Sender Mentions 'Khalistani Group'

A threatening email received at the Delhi Assembly warned of bomb blasts at the Assembly and the Red Fort, thus triggering a security alert.

23 Feb 2026 1:43 pm
One Student Killed, Six Injured After Van Carrying Them To Exam Centre Crashes Into Truck In UP

The students were on their way to the exam center for board exams. The police identified the deceased student as Chanchal from Belpurwa village in Shardanagar area.

23 Feb 2026 1:32 pm
Bengaluru May See Rain This Week, IMD Alerts Entire Karnataka

From February 24 to 27, the IMD forecast indicates dry weather across most of Karnataka. However, isolated thundershowers cannot be completely ruled out along the coast.

23 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
Momentum Builds Around Fifth-Generation Fighter Jets Requirement; Su-57 Front Runner

The US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II remains an option, however, concerns persist regarding higher acquisition costs and possible restrictions.

23 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
Posters Surface Linking Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan To Punjab Cops Killing, Police Deny Claim

The circumstances around the incident, including a terror angle, are under investigation, the police said.

23 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
MP Minor Stabbed 27 Times Inside Snooker Club, Loses Two Fingers; Admitted to Hospital

A 16-year-old Class 10 student was stabbed 27 times by two minors inside a snooker club in Bhopal following a dispute. He was admitted to a hospital.

23 Feb 2026 12:55 pm
Cross-Border Plot? Intelligence Flags Possible Pakistan ISI Hand In Punjab Policemen Killings

Sources allege that Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has refined what they describe as a drone taxi service across the Punjab and Jammu sectors.

23 Feb 2026 12:55 pm