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No 25% Premium On Incomplete Roads: Temporary Toll Cut For Partially Open Expressways From February 15

Toll on national expressways were 25 percent more than normal national highway rate for completed length as they provide access-controlled, faster and seamless travel experience

13 Feb 2026 12:36 am
Taken On Board India's Inputs....: MEA On UN Report Highlighting JeM's Role In Delhi Blast Case

Randhir Jaiswal said that the report reflects Indias inputs on cross-border terrorism and the need to strengthen the global fight against terrorism.

12 Feb 2026 11:52 pm
Rs 1.70 Crore Seized From Friend Of Karnataka Engineer In Lokayukta Raids

The total value of his assets has been estimated at Rs 2.57 crore. The official added that the search operation is ongoing and further details are being verified.

12 Feb 2026 11:38 pm
Good News For Commuters: Toll Fees Cut On Partially Open National Expressways From This Date

The revised toll structure will apply to all National Expressways that are partially open and not operational along their entire length.

12 Feb 2026 10:55 pm
Deja Vu Or Deja Why? Aligarh Woman First Elopes With Daughter's Groom, Then With Brother-In-Law

Rahul has filed a complaint alleging that on February 6, while he was away at work, the woman ran away with her brother-in-law.

12 Feb 2026 10:27 pm
Bihar Woman's Viral 'Rose Day' Video Backfires Spectacularly. Reason?Alcohol

In the footage, she is seen giving her husband a rose before serving him a glass of wine and handing him a bottle of liquor.

12 Feb 2026 10:20 pm
Not A 'Naagin': UP Woman Faked 'Mythical Serpent Transformation' To Elope With Lover

A police investigation as well as the woman's own social media videos have now revealed how she used religious beliefs and superstitions as the basis of her plan to elope

12 Feb 2026 10:18 pm
Maharashtra Man Poses As Monk To Loot Jain Temples, Bought Gold, Land Before Arrest

During interrogation, Jeevan Singh told police that he used the stolen money to buy a plot in the Lonikand area and built separate houses for his wife, son and daughter.

12 Feb 2026 9:37 pm
Gujarat Couple On 'Donkey Route'To US Rescued From Azerbaijan After Rs 65 Lakh Ransom

Dhruv Patel, 22, from Jhakharia village, and Dipika Patel, 32, from Kantharia, were kidnapped in Baku.

12 Feb 2026 9:36 pm
'Kerala Fed Up Of LDF, UDF': PM Modi Meets Newly-Elected BJP Panchayat, Municipality Members

PM Modi said that elected representatives from the BJP-NDA would work at the grassroots level to address the challenges faced by the people.

12 Feb 2026 9:33 pm
Incorrect And Speculative': AAIB Dismisses Italian Media Report On Air India Crash Probe

The central agency said that the investigation into the Air India crash is still in progress and that no final conclusions have been reached.

12 Feb 2026 8:50 pm
'Fatal Progress': 23 Lives Lost On NH-66 Construction Stretches In Kerala, Nearly Half In 2025 Alone

The analysis of the data shows that at least 22 of those killed were construction workers

12 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
From Bill Gates To Sam Altman: Whos Attending AI Summit In Delhi | In Photos

IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 will be the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South.

12 Feb 2026 8:33 pm
Not My Language: Shashi Tharoor Calls Out Fake AI Video Of Pakistan Praise

In a purported clip, a voice resembling Tharoor appeared to praise Pakistans diplomatic strategy after it withdrew its boycott threat.

12 Feb 2026 7:55 pm
188 Accidents, 36 Dead In 3 Years: NH-848 Upgrade Delayed Amid Focus On 'Killer' Bhiwandi Stretch

The project to widenthe ThaneVadpe section of NH-848 from four lanes to eight lanes, along with two-lane service roads on both sides, is expected to be completed by March

12 Feb 2026 7:41 pm
Havent Seen It: MEA On Trumps Viral Video On PM Modi

Earlier, Trump was reported to have commented on his relationship with PM Modi during an interaction with reporters at the White House.

12 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
Can You Be Penalised For Playing Loud Music On A Flight? Here's What Government Says

As per the government, penal provisions are applicable under existing aviation rules by DGCA. However, no fresh provisions are introduced.

12 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
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