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'Not Just Electoral Rolls But Also From Country': Amit Shah Vows To Remove Infiltrators In Assam

Amit Shah said that if large parts of India could be freed from Naxal violence, the country could also be made free of infiltration with sufficient political will.

21 Feb 2026 8:25 pm
News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Semiconductor Facility In UP & Other News

We are also covering: These 6 US Judges Struck Down Trump's Tariffs. Two Were Appointed By The President Himself and other top news.

21 Feb 2026 7:48 pm
Two IEDs Found In Punjab And Kashmir After Lashkar's Delhi Terror Plot Intel

The recoveries come amid intelligence inputs warning of a potential Lashkar-e-Taiba conspiracy aimed at religious and tourist locations in Delhi.

21 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
Made In India Chip Vital For Self-Reliance: PM Modi At Greater Noida Semiconductor Facility Launch

Taiwan's Foxconn and India's HCL Group formed a joint venture to set up an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test (OSAT) facility in Greater Noida.

21 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
Karnataka BJP MLA Caught Taking 5 Lakh, Arrested; Probe Cites 11 Lakh Demand

BJP MLA Chandru Lamani was caught by Gadag Lokayukta police accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe from contractor Vijay Pujar for Minor Irrigation Department works.

21 Feb 2026 6:52 pm
Gujarat Proposes Anti-Love Jihad Rule, Couples May Need To Inform Parents Before Marriage

Gujarat plans marriage registration changes needing parental notification, led by Harsh Sanghavi. Some groups support, but legal experts express concerns.

21 Feb 2026 6:45 pm
UP Court Orders FIR Against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Over Sexual Exploitation Charges

ADJ (POCSO Act) Vinod Kumar Chaurasia ordered the FIR registration and a detailed investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation of 20 children in his ashram.

21 Feb 2026 6:19 pm
ECI Releases Final Electoral Rolls For Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Kerala And Madhya Pradesh

ECI released final electoral rolls for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, showing significant increases in voter numbers after the Special Intensive Revision.

21 Feb 2026 6:10 pm
Economic Growth, Social Good: 88 Nations Endorse AI Impact Summit Declaration In New Delhi

The AI Impact Summit in India, attended by tens of thousands of people including top tech CEOs, was the fourth annual global meeting to discuss how to handle generative AI.

21 Feb 2026 5:57 pm
Microsoft Denies US Immigration Agency Using Its Technology For Mass Civilian Surveillance

Microsoft denies ICE uses its technology for mass surveillance, clarifying its cloud tools are for productivity.

21 Feb 2026 5:20 pm
'Studying Developments': Centre's First Response After US Top Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

The Commerce Ministry said it was studying all developments in the US, from the court's decisions to Trump's new round of tariffs, to analyse their implications.

21 Feb 2026 4:44 pm
New Stop Added On Northeasts First Vande Bharat Express : Does This Affect Your Travel Time? Check New Schedule

This semi-high-speed service connects Guwahati in Assam with New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.

21 Feb 2026 4:40 pm
Ratcliffe Gets Away Scot-Free: FA Issues Warning To Man United Co-Owner, No Further Action

The FA won't punish Jim Ratcliffe for his immigration comments. He apologized after backlash but stays co-owner as Man United pursue a Champions League finish in the PL.

21 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
Global South Cant Just Consume AI, We Must Build It Ourselves: Brazil Tech Minister | Exclusive

In an interview with CNN-News18, Luciana Santos also explained why summits like the one in Delhi matter, saying they help generate political momentum to democratise access to AI

21 Feb 2026 4:29 pm
Instagram Influencer Arrested In Kerala For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Multiple Women

Social media influencer Yadu Girish was arrested in Thrissur after several women accused him of sexual assault on Instagram; police are investigating further.

21 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
Gujarat Man Kills Minor Girlfriend After She Gets Pregnant, Dumps Body In Well

A man from Gujarat's Kutch allegedly killed his minor girlfriend after she got pregnant and dumped her body in a well with the help of a friend; probe is ongoing.

21 Feb 2026 4:21 pm
'Centre Will Examine Ruling': Prahlad Joshi On US Top Court Verdict To Strike Down Trump's Tariffs

The US Supreme Court dealt a major blow to the Trump administration by ruling that it did not have the legal authority to impose sweeping global tariffs under emergency powers.

21 Feb 2026 3:52 pm
New Government, New Start? Dhaka Ends Visa Freeze, Moves To Stabilise Ties With India | Exclusive

Visa operations had been partially suspended since December 2025 during the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, as ties between the two neighbours grew strained

21 Feb 2026 3:28 pm
'Went In With Hope But...' Gorakhpur Cataract Camp Turns Catastrophic As 9 Lose Eyes, 9 Left Blind

What was meant to be a routine procedure left nine people blind in one eye & nine others without an eye altogether as a severe bacterial infection spread within 24 hours of surgery

21 Feb 2026 3:14 pm
Chinese Robodog Failure Highlights Galgotias Large AI Summit Booth: Bigger Than 4 IITs How Much Did It Cost?

The exhibition space at Bharat Mandapam was reportedly leased on a first-come, first-served basis.

21 Feb 2026 3:04 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya Kr-743 Winning Numbers (21/02/2026) Full List

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21 Feb 2026 2:59 pm
From Congestion To Connectivity: MMRDA Maps Twin Urban Engines In Thane And Kalyan

Eknath Shinde approves Rs 48,000-crore plan to make Thane a transport hub and Kalyan-Dombivli an urban centre, with metro, roads, and civic upgrades reshaping MMRs growth.

21 Feb 2026 2:58 pm
Galgotias University's AI Summit Booth Bigger Than Four IIITs Here Is The Cost

The exhibition space at Bharat Mandapam was reportedly leased on a first-come, first-served basis.

21 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
Bundelkhand Epstein & Wife Lure 33 Boys With Games & Cash, Film Abuse, Sell To 47 Nations Bandas 3rd Death Penalty

The death penalty to suspended junior engineer and his wife marks the third death sentence awarded by the Banda court in just six months.

21 Feb 2026 2:54 pm
Delhi Court Grants 5-Day Police Custody To Four Youth Congress Workers Over AI Summit Protest

The arrested men, Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav, Ajay Kumar, and Narasimha Yadav, were brought to Patiala House Court earlier in the day.

21 Feb 2026 2:54 pm
BJP Workers Wave Black Flags At Rahul Gandhi Over Congress' Shirtless Drama At AI Summit

Demonstrations were held in Delhi, Surat, Mulund in Maharashtra, Hyderabad and other locations by BJP workers condemning the Indian Youth Congress.

21 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
Ajit Pawar's Death: Nephew Rohit Pawar Writes To PM Modi, Seeks Ouster Of Civil Aviation Minister

Rohit Pawar urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove K Rammohan Naidu and launch an independent probe into Ajit Pawar's fatal Baramati plane crash.

21 Feb 2026 2:32 pm
'Reflection Of Trust': PM Modi Says India-Brazil Bilateral Trade To Cross $20 Billion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva discussed strengthening India-Brazil ties, highlighting mutual benefits and ongoing partnership.

21 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
Divorce Row Turns Deadly: Woman Shot Dead By Estranged Husband Outside Her Faridabad House

Sangeeta Devi was shot dead by her estranged husband outside her Faridabad home. He fled; police have filed a murder case and are investigating.

21 Feb 2026 1:34 pm
Their Natural Stupidity...: KTR Says Congress Protest At AI Summit Tarnishes Indias Image

The working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) said the protest reflected poorly on the country and criticised the Congress party.

21 Feb 2026 1:33 pm
Congress Protest At AI Summit 'A Larger Conspiracy' Inspired By Nepals Gen Z Movement: Delhi Police

Police told the court that investigators were also probing the funding behind the protest, including who paid for the printing of T-shirts.

21 Feb 2026 1:06 pm
Indias First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Coming Soon: Timeline, Location, Safety Tips, Is Life Jacket Mandatory?

This will be the first underwater road and rail tunnel in India and the second of its kind globally.

21 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Man Allegedly Kills Mother With Kicks And Punches Over Bitter Gourd Curry In Maharashtra

According to the police, the accused has been identified as Jagdish Petkule. He was arrested shortly after the incident.

21 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
Suspected IED Detected On Roadside In Jammu And Kashmirs Ganderbal, Probe Underway

Security forces found a suspected IED in a bag in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir.

21 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
'Disgraceful Conduct': Govt Slams Congress's Protest At AI Summit, Says 'Public Taught Them Lesson'

Kiren Rijiju condemned Indian Youth Congress activists' shirtless protest at AI Impact Summit 2026. Four were arrested as police probe a larger conspiracy angle.

21 Feb 2026 11:58 am
'Resort-Like' Treatment To Undertrial Prisons In Hubballi Sub-Jail; Drugs, Liquor Found Inside Cells

A video purportedly showing inmates enjoying themselves inside the jail has also surfaced, raising serious questions about prison security and monitoring.

21 Feb 2026 11:50 am
Pakistan's Lashkar Planning Attacks On Temples Near Red Fort In Delhi, Other Cities: Sources

Security agencies have issued an alert regarding a possible explosion threat near the Red Fort in the national capital.

21 Feb 2026 10:31 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya KR-743 Winning Numbers For February 21, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Karunya KR-743 lottery result will be declared today, on Saturday, February 21. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

21 Feb 2026 9:00 am
Raj Shamani Tells French President Emmanuel Macron His Podcast Will Be No 1 In 18 Months | VIDEO

The spotlight is firmly on Shamanis podcast, Figuring Out with Raj Shamani, which has climbed to the No. 1 position on Spotify in India as of early 2026.

21 Feb 2026 8:00 am
PM Modis Israel Visit Puts Anti-Ballistic Missile Shield Collaboration In Sharp Focus: Report

PM Modis Israel visit aims to strengthen defence ties, focusing on Mission Sudershan and missile tech.

21 Feb 2026 7:31 am
Bengaluru To Goa In Just 13 Hours As Railways Proposes Coastal Vande Bharat Express

Railway Ministry has proposed a new Vande Bharat Express service between Yesvantpur railway station and Madgaon railway station via the coastal railway region.

20 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
Neha Singhs LinkedIn Deactivated After Open To Work Status, Galgotias Says She's Not Suspended

The LinkedIn page previously linked to Singh now shows a 404 error message stating that the page does not exist.

20 Feb 2026 11:29 pm
Beyond China, Beyond America: Amitav Acharya On Indias Global Play

The Indian-origin scholar at American University challenges the populist assertion that Indian professionals are 'stealing' jobs from the core support base of President Trump

20 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
India Making Immense Strides In AI': PM Modi Meets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Narendra Modi met Sam Altman, highlighting India's rapid AI growth and inviting global investment. OpenAI's Codex is booming in India, signaling deepening AI collaboration.

20 Feb 2026 10:41 pm
PM Modi Condoles Demise Of Noted Bengali Author Shankar

PM Modi mourns Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, known as Shankar, whose iconic works like Chowringhee and Seemabaddha enriched Bengali literature and inspired generations.

20 Feb 2026 10:29 pm
Cash May HitExit Lane With Indias National Highways To Go Fully Digital From April 1

The government says it is contemplating completely discontinuing cash transactions at the national highway fee plazas across the country from April 1

20 Feb 2026 10:19 pm
Not Delhi, This City Has The Fastest Metro In India

The Meerut Metro will be India's fastest metro system with a maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph. The metro will cover the entire stretch in just 30 minutes.

20 Feb 2026 9:51 pm
'His Vision For Manav-Centric AI Inspires Us': Startup Founders After Meeting PM Modi

Entrepreneurs at the India AI Summit praised PM Modis vision for trustworthy, human-centric AI and inclusive tech in healthcare and education.

20 Feb 2026 8:48 pm
Karnataka Student Caught Cheating During Exam, Then Punched Invigilator | Video

Assistant Professor Shivaraj Kumar, who was on invigilation duty, confronted Shahbaz, seized his answer sheet, and asked him to leave the hall.

20 Feb 2026 8:23 pm
Man Allegedly Kills Sister In UP's Sambhal Over Inter-Community Relationship; Father Defends Son

Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman was in a relationship with a man from another community

20 Feb 2026 8:11 pm