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Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along LoC In J-K's Rajouri, Heavy Ammunition Recovered

Suspicious movement of terrorists was detected in the general area of Nathua Tibba in Sunderbani sector along the LoC on Thursday.

20 Feb 2026 7:40 pm
Junior UP Engineer, Wife Get Death Penalty For Sexually Exploiting Minors, Selling Videos Abroad

The couple had been convicted on February 18 following a lengthy trial based on digital evidence, medical reports, and testimonies of multiple victims.

20 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
Unable To Bear Labour Pain, UP Woman Slits Abdomen; Baby Survives

A pregnant woman slit her own abdomen due to severe labour pain. Doctors saved both mother and newborn. Police are investigating possible negligence in medical access.

20 Feb 2026 7:13 pm
Reining In 'Reel Rush': Karnataka Tightens Filming Rules In Muzrai Temples

The Karnataka government has made it mandatory to obtain prior permission and pay prescribed fees for any professional or commercial filming in 'A'and 'B'category temples

20 Feb 2026 6:54 pm
28 Girls Fall Ill After Eating Boiled Eggs At Telangana Hostel; Food Poisoning Suspected

28 students at Kasturba Gandhi Girls School hostel in Regode, Medak fell sick after eating boiled eggs, suspected food poisoning.

20 Feb 2026 6:46 pm
Mukesh And Nita Ambani Host Hillary Clinton At Their Home In Mumbai

The pictures also showed Hillary Clinton enjoying a sitar performance with Nita Ambani

20 Feb 2026 6:24 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, 4 Arrested & Other Stories

We are also covering: 'We're Keeping An Eye On Situation', Says India On Iran-US Tensions, Union Ministers Slam Rahul Gandhi Over AI Summit Protest & Other Stories.

20 Feb 2026 6:23 pm
Tirupati Laddu Row: Andhra Govt Sets Up Committee To Examine SIT Report | Exclusive

Retired IAS officer Dinesh Kumar has been appointed to study the SITs self-contained note and recommend action, if required, against TTD officials.

20 Feb 2026 6:16 pm
After 21 Days, Saturns Cosmic Alignment In Pisces Could Reduce Bad Karma And Bring Luck To 3 Zodiac Signs

Know how Saturns alignment in March 2026, can boost finances, health, and success for Aries, Leo, and Aquarius

20 Feb 2026 6:15 pm
India's Tallest Building To Come Up Near Gurugram: Here's What We Know

The 1,000-acre Global City project aims to generate nearly 5.2 lakh jobs with the proposed building as the pillar of Haryana's economic ambition and urban transformation.

20 Feb 2026 6:10 pm
'We're Keeping An Eye On Situation': India On Iran-US Tensions

The remarks came as tensions between Iran and the US have sharply escalated, with reports indicating that Washington could be preparing for possible military action.

20 Feb 2026 6:07 pm
Existed Earlier, Exists Now: Karnataka Minister Admits 'Commission' Culture Amid Contractor Row

The comments have triggered sharp political reactions as the Congress swept to power in 2023 after targeting the previous BJP government over the 40 per cent commission culture.

20 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Neighbour Rapes And Kills 3.5-Year-Old Girl In Gurgaon, Arrested

The accused, a scrap collector from Bihar residing in Gurgaon, was arrested within an hour of the FIR being filed at the Sector 37 police station.

20 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
Karnataka Labourer's Murder Case Cracked In 48 Hours; 6 Held Over D-Gang Inspired Killing

Molakalmuru police arrested six for Obanna's murder at a Chitradurga brick kiln, exposing a plot inspired by Darshan's D-Gang and fueled by illicit relationships and revenge.

20 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
'Not Negotiated': India On Signing Document Condemning Israel's West Bank Plans

This came after India joined 100 countries in signing a joint statement that criticised Israels unilateral measures in the occupied West Bank.

20 Feb 2026 5:26 pm
Seven Killed After Collision Between Truck And Car In Gujarat's Valasad

Visuals from the spot show a large red truck tilted off the road, its rear loaded with sacks and loose material scattered across the ground.

20 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
Free MRI, CT Scan Services Halted In 13 Karnataka District Hospitals Over Rs 143 Crore Dues

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao told CNN-News18 that the disputed bills date back to the previous BJP government.

20 Feb 2026 4:36 pm
Social Activist Snehamayi Krishna Arrested Over Posts Targeting Ex-MUDA Commissioner

Snehamayi Krishna was arrested by Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police after Natesh's complaint over alleged defamatory posts.

20 Feb 2026 4:35 pm
Wedding Cancelled In UP After Grooms Relative Beats Brides Pet Dog, Sparks Violent Clash

A wedding in Fatehpur, UP was canceled after a fight over the brides pet dog. Injured parties settled at the police station, returning gifts and money.

20 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
SP Leader's 'Dog' Remark On Galgotias Row Leaves UP Assembly In Splits, Draws Laughter from CM Yogi

Pandey's remarks on the Galgotias University row drew laughter from both the opposition and the government benches of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.

20 Feb 2026 4:10 pm
In Big Move, SC Orders Deployment Of Judicial Officers To Oversee Bengal SIR Claims

The court noted there was a clear lack of cooperation between the State government and the Election Commission.

20 Feb 2026 3:52 pm
Who Is The 'AI Kid Of India'? He Built His First Robot At 12, Now He's Training 1.5 Lakh Students

The 'AI Kid of India', who met Antonio Guterres at Delhi's AI Impact Summit, has founded AI Realm Technologies, created MeBot, and trained over 1.5 lakh students

20 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
'You Want To Choke India's Development': BJP Tears Into Rahul Gandhi Over AI Summit Protest

The controversy erupted after several Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members were detained for staging a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam.

20 Feb 2026 3:44 pm
Who Is Narsimha Yadav, The Organiser Of Youth Congress Protest At AI Summit?

Narasimha Yadav is a youth political activist associated with the Indian Youth Congress, holding the position of National Coordinator within the organisation.

20 Feb 2026 3:42 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-41 Winning Numbers (20/02/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Suvarna Keralam SK-41 lottery for Friday, February 20, 2026.

20 Feb 2026 2:58 pm
Shirts Off, Slogans On: Youth Congress Workers Protest At AI Summit, FIR Filed

Indian Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi during the AI Impact Summit 2026, chanting anti-Modi slogans

20 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
'Not The Right Place For Protest': Eyewitness Slams Youth Congress's Demonstration At AI Summit

An eyewitness at the AI Impact Summit criticised the Indian Youth Congress protest inside Bharat Mandapam, saying demonstrations at an international AI event harmed Indias image.

20 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
No AI, No Promotion: Accenture Mandates 'Use Of Key Tools' For Leadership Roles

Accenture has made regular use of internal AI tools a key factor in leadership promotions, signaling a shift toward AI-driven performance evaluation.

20 Feb 2026 2:35 pm
'My Mother Died Due To Mental Agony Caused By Her': Why Hyderabad Man Stabbed His Ex-Wife To Death

The accused decided to eliminate his former wife and managed to locate her residential address through her social media account and came to Hyderabad.

20 Feb 2026 2:16 pm
Who Is Ambalal Patel? The Man Behind Gujarat's Accurate Weather Predictions

Ambalal Patel's journey to becoming one of Gujarat's most talked-about weather voices began far from television studios and headlines

20 Feb 2026 2:06 pm
Bombay HC Allows Child Raised By Single Mother To Drop Fathers Name, Stresses 'Right To Identity'

The Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised solely by her mother cannot be compelled to carry the fathers name or caste in official records.

20 Feb 2026 1:52 pm
SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Ban On Construction Or Naming Of Masjids After Mughal Emperor 'Babur'

The plea was filed in reference to suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's announcement to construct a replica of the Babri Masjid in West Bengal's Murshidabad.

20 Feb 2026 1:51 pm
'Not About India, But...': US Envoy Sergio Gor Clarifies Trump's Stance On Russian Oil Purchase

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, stated that a possible meeting between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump will take place at the right time.

20 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
Opinion | Ex-Prince Andrew Arrest: Why Only Andy And Not Mandy?

There is something fishy about arresting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for misconduct in public office but letting Lord Mandelson off the hook.

20 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
From Madam Zeher To La Barbie: The Strange Stories Behind Gangster Nicknames

From Mumbai to Mexico, criminals like Khusnuma Ansari Madam Zeher, Edgar Villarreal La Barbie and Charles Sobhraj Bikini Killer gained infamy through dramatic nicknames.

20 Feb 2026 1:07 pm
US Envoy Sergio Gor Says Marco Rubio Coming To India Very Soon; Trump Visit Also On The Table

Ambassador Sergio Gor confirmed US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio will visit India soon.

20 Feb 2026 12:40 pm
Karnataka Govt Imposes Strict Rules For Filming In Muzrai Temples To Curb Social Media Nuisance

This directive seeks to maintain decorum and manage the surge of digital creators, preventing unauthorized video shoots and protecting the temples spiritual environment.

20 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
Andhra Women Stabs Husband To Death After Fight Over TV Volume

A heated argument broke out between the couple after Ahmed asked his wife, Kranthi, to lower the TV volume.

20 Feb 2026 12:24 pm
Delhi Police Arrest 'Madam Zeher', Alleged Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Operative Posing As Beautician

Delhi Polices Special Cell arrested Khushnuma Ansari, alias Neha or Madam Zeher, for her alleged role in assisting the Lawrence Bishnoi gang while posing as a beautician.

20 Feb 2026 12:10 pm
Bengalurus Stint With Stink: How A Local Protest Sparked City-Wide Garbage Gridlock

It all began when residents near the Bellahalli waste management unit blocked hundreds of garbage trucks from entering the site over unfulfilled promises of infrastructure upgrade

20 Feb 2026 12:03 pm
'I Begged, No One Stopped', Recalls Grandmother After 6-Year-Old Dies In Janakpuri E-Rickshaw Crash

A six-year-old girl died after a car allegedly rammed into an e-rickshaw in Delhis Janakpuri, causing it to overturn while she was on her way to school with her grandmother.

20 Feb 2026 11:29 am
Extreme Labour Pain Leads UP Woman To Slit Abdomen, Delivers Healthy Baby Girl

Due to the seriousness of her injuries, hospital staff said the woman was referred to a higher medical facility in Lucknow for specialized treatment.

20 Feb 2026 11:24 am
'Shining Example Of Harmony': PM Modi Greets Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram On Statehood Day

PM Modi extended Statehood Day greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, praising their cultural heritage, natural beauty and contribution to national progress.

20 Feb 2026 11:04 am
India Joins US-Led Pax Silica, Ambassador Sergio Gor Calls It 'Strategic Entry'

India has joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, with US Ambassador Sergio Gor calling Indias entry strategic and highlighting cooperation on trusted AI technology.

20 Feb 2026 10:58 am
Himachal Public Servants Busted Partying In Jaisalmer During Sick Leave, Exposed By Insta Photos

Majra Deputy Tehsildar Inder Kumar and his staff took medical leave but were found holidaying in Jaisalmer. After photos surfaced online, the SDM issued show-cause notices

20 Feb 2026 10:39 am
Nashik Airport Expansion For Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027: New Terminal, 24 Counters, Key Features | Explained

Nashik is ramping up preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela with a major airport expansion and a 66-km outer ring road project.

20 Feb 2026 10:38 am
Five Years Later, X-Ray Reveals Surgical Tool Left Inside Woman After 2021 Surgery In Kerala

Health Minister Veena George said that officials involved in the surgery who are still in government service would be suspended as part of the ongoing investigation.

20 Feb 2026 10:38 am
BJP Slams Himachal Govt After Hike In Vehicle Entry Fee, Cars To Pay Rs 170

Charges for private cars, jeeps, vans and light motor vehicles have increased from Rs 70 to Rs 170- nearly a 40% to 50% rise.

20 Feb 2026 10:13 am
Over 100 Mumbai Architects Red-Flag Underground Expansion Plans At Mahalaxmi Race Course

In a letter to CM Fadnavis and the BMC, the architects, among other concerns, warned that hollowing out the ground beneath the Mahalaxmi Race Course will have serious consequences

20 Feb 2026 10:02 am
Ranveer Singh Was Asked For Rs 10 Crore In Extortion Threat By Bishnoi Gang, US Number Involved

The extortion threat that actor Ranveer Singh received allegedly demanded Rs 10 crore from him. The threat was received through a WhatsApp voice note sent to his manager.

20 Feb 2026 9:54 am