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Ranveer Singh Gets Extortion Threat On WhatsApp, Security Tightened Outside His Mumbai Home

Following the threat, security has been increased outside Ranveer Singhs residence as a precautionary measure.

10 Feb 2026 6:50 pm
1 In 2 Parents Say Kids Aged 9-17 Exposed To Inappropriate Content Or Faced Online Bullying: Survey

Safer Internet Day (February 10): 75% indicated that their kids are most vulnerable to bully, harassment or exploitation on social media, LocalCircles survey finds

10 Feb 2026 6:34 pm
Delhi Man Loses Wifes Gold Jewellery In Chandni Chowk Scooter Theft, Gets Rs 43 Lakh After 12-Year Legal Battle

The jewellery worth Rs 18.37 Lakh was insured, the company initially rejected the claim, arguing that Sharma had bought the policy just a few weeks earlier in 2009.

10 Feb 2026 6:32 pm
Education Ministry's Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 Scheduled For February 12-13

This Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 aims to forge strategic partnerships in AI-enabled education, focusing innovations, and opportunities within the education system.

10 Feb 2026 6:12 pm
AI To Deepfakes: How Do New IT Rules Affect Social Media Companies? FAQs Answered

IT Rules 2026 expand regulation to AI-generated content like deepfakes. Social media platforms must label, remove, or restrict deceptive material within timelines or face penalties

10 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Om Birla To Stay Away From LS Speaker's Chair Till No-Confidence Motion Is Disposed Of: Sources

It comes after the Congress moved a notice seeking the removal of Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker, alleging repeated instances of partisan conduct.

10 Feb 2026 5:51 pm
AI Misinfo, Deepfake Under Scanner As Govt Brings Tougher IT Rules For Social Media Platforms

A new law requires platforms like Instagram and X to label AI content, add metadata, and respond quickly to deepfakes for greater transparency and safety.

10 Feb 2026 5:40 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron To Visit India On February 17-19

The leaders will discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

10 Feb 2026 5:38 pm
How Safe Are Women In Gyms? NHRC Seeks Data From States

NHRC has urged the Sports Authority of India to address sexual harassment and health risks at gyms, seeking stricter regulations, and trainer checks

10 Feb 2026 5:26 pm
Margin Call On Mental Health: How Stock Trading Is Fuelling Addiction,Debt Among Young Indians

As stock marketsgored, clinic in Bengaluru's NIMHANS sees surge in number of people traumatised by losses

10 Feb 2026 5:25 pm
'Those Who Are Dreaming...': Yogi Adityanath Says Babri Masjid Won't Be Rebuilt Till Eternity

Reiterating the BJPs long-held position on Ayodhya, Yogi Adityanath said the party had fulfilled its promise to build the Ram temple at the birthplace of Lord Ram.

10 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
'Data Is Being Stolen And Sold To Enemies': Amit Shah Says Govt Stepping Up Cybersecurity Efforts

Amit Shah said cybersecurity has strengthened significantly under the Modi government over the past several years.

10 Feb 2026 5:02 pm
Bird Flu Alert In Andhra Pradesh: High Vigilance In One District, Government Issues Advisory

Deaths of chickens were reported from Chittoor and Annamayya, prompting the Animal Husbandry Department to send samples to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases

10 Feb 2026 4:45 pm
Karnataka Congress Leader Seen Dancing To 'Dhurandhar' Song With Gun. He Claims It Was A Toy

Mateen Patel issued a clarification stating that the object in the video was not a real gun but a toy lighter-gun.

10 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
'How Did He Get The Book?' BJP Asks Rahul Gandhi As MM Naravane's Memoir Publisher Denies Release

The controversy centres on Four Stars of Destiny after Penguin Random House India issued a clarification stating that the manuscript has not been published in any form so far.

10 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
Dont Wash Dirty Linen In Public: Delhi High Court Suggests Mediation In Sunjay Kapur Will Dispute

During the hearing, the court emphasised the emotional toll on the family, particularly on Rani Kapur.

10 Feb 2026 4:20 pm
'Book Considered Published Only When On Sale': Penguin's Fresh Clarification In Naravane Row

Penguin clarifies Four Stars of Destiny by Naravane is not published, despite pre-order links. Rahul Gandhi questions inconsistencies, but Penguin insists no copies are available.

10 Feb 2026 3:52 pm
6-Year-Old Dies Of Rabies In MP's Datia Despite Vaccination After Category-3 Dog Bite

A 6-year-old boy died of rabies after a stray dog bite, despite receiving three ARV doses. The family has questioned the vaccine, prompting an official probe into the batch

10 Feb 2026 3:17 pm
Meat Shops Across Mysuru To Shut This Sunday As Part Of Festival Routine

The festival is widely observed by devotees across the city, and similar restrictions have been imposed in previous years to respect religious sentiments.

10 Feb 2026 3:00 pm
1 Killed, Many Injured In Stampede At Navgrah Temple In MP's Gwalior

1 Killed, Many Injured In Stampede At Navgrah Temple In MP's Gwalior

10 Feb 2026 2:50 pm
Model Sued 5-Star Hotel For Rs 2 Crore After 'Bad Haircut', Here's What SC Said After 7 Years

The model had claimed that the haircut adversely affected her appearance and confidence, leading to the loss of modelling and film assignments

10 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
Bengaluru Familys Suicide In Bihar Leaves Property Worth Crores With No Heirs

Inside the room, police recovered 25 empty strips of sleeping pills, Rs 1.18 lakh in cash, and personal jewellery. No suicide note was found.

10 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
Sambhal Mosque Survey Violence: Allahabad HC Stays FIR Against Former CO Anuj Chaudhary

The violent clashes erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal during a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid on November 19, 2024.

10 Feb 2026 2:34 pm
False, Malicious: Assam CM Files Rs 500 Cr Defamation Case Against Congress Leaders, Including Gogoi

The development came hours after Gaurav Gogoi alleged that Sarmas family had grabbed around 12,000 bighas of land, which is over 3,960 acres, across the state.

10 Feb 2026 2:29 pm
'Become The Centrifuge': Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Spin Reminds Importance Of Gravity On Earth

In a video from his 2025 mission to the International Space Station, Shukla highlights the challenges of microalgae sampling.

10 Feb 2026 2:20 pm
Meerut Love Jihad? Akanksha Set To Wed Shehwaz As Sahil Amid Hindutva Leaders Fury: Jahan Jaayenge Wahin...

Akanksha said that she follows Buddhism, and it was her suggestion to write Shehwazs name as Sahil on the wedding invite.

10 Feb 2026 2:16 pm
International Shooter Sambhaji Patil Dies In Car Crash On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

International pistol shooter Sambhaji Patil, 27, died after his speeding SUV rammed into a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar, with his co-traveller injured

10 Feb 2026 2:00 pm
Drunk Thief Falls Asleep Mid-Robbery, Caught Inside The Very House In Karnataka

Police said Devaraju had consumed excessive alcohol and was unable to make his exit. Instead, he reportedly sat on a sofa inside the house and fell asleep.

10 Feb 2026 1:56 pm
Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Father Says Shivam Was Sleepy, Driver Got Distracted While Checking On Him

Shivam appeared sleepy during a test drive, prompting the driver to check on him, which coincided with the crash.

10 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Kiren Rijiju's Videos Show Ruckus In Lok Sabha; Factsheet On India-US Trade Deal & More

We are also covering: Fresh CCTV videos have surfaced in connection with the high-profile Lamborghini crash in Kanpur, updates on Ghaziabad sisters' death, and more.

10 Feb 2026 1:39 pm
NHRC Slams Tamil Nadu Govt's Response In Migrant Worker Attack Case, Seeks Clarification

The incident reportedly took place on December 27 last year, and the victim's statement was recorded on the same day. However, the FIR was registered the next day.

10 Feb 2026 1:10 pm
SFI Workers Storm Kerala University Campus, Clash With Police Over Youth Fest Grant | Video

SFI clashed with police at Kerala University, protesting Vice Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal's alleged denial of Rs 50 lakh grant for the University Youth Festival.

10 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
Haryana Man Dies Mysteriously In Italy, Bedridden Father Struggling To Bring Body Back

On February 4, the family received the shocking news of his death, and they have not yet received any assurance about the return of his body to the village for last rites

10 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
Ghaziabad Minor Sisters Deaths: Police Flag Five Online Games, Seek Ban

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Trans-Hindon zone) Nimish Patil said the recommendation has been formally sent to the state authorities.

10 Feb 2026 1:05 pm
Planning Valentines Day At Nandi Hills? Entry Closed On February 14

Regular visitors say the Valentines Day ban has become almost expected over the years. Many now choose to postpone their trip to alternative destinations around Bengaluru.

10 Feb 2026 12:58 pm
Take Laddu, Take Barfi: Pandit Dhirendra Shastris Midnight Visit To MP Sweet Shop

Pandit Dhirendra Shastri stopped his car, walked to the sweet shop, and sat beside the owner without ceremony. A tilak, a garland, and quiet blessings followed, drawing attention

10 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
India Weighs Role In Trumps Gaza Peace Board, May Skip Inaugural Summit On February 19

India is undecided on joining Trump's proposed Peace of Board for Gaza. Over 20 countries have joined the board.

10 Feb 2026 12:36 pm
Gun Misfires, Phone Dropped: Samosa Shop Owners Heist Solved In Bengaluru

During the escape, Anoop Ram accidentally dropped his mobile phone on the pavement outside the shop. That single object became the loudest clue.

10 Feb 2026 12:10 pm
PM Modi Calls Sharad Pawar, Enquires About His Health And Well-Being

Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune city on Monday following a chest infection.

10 Feb 2026 11:57 am
Pakistan Begins Review Of Indias New Dam On Chenab River Amid Stalled IWT: Exclusive From Sources

Pakistan will issue a policy statement and is likely to challenge Indias new dam project in International Court Of Justice and other international fora soon, say sources

10 Feb 2026 11:52 am
Indian Army Renames 246 Roads, Buildings, Facilities To Honour War Heroes

Indian Army renames 246 sites after war heroes, removing colonial names to honor Indian heritage and figures like Arun Khetrapal and Abdul Hamid.

10 Feb 2026 11:52 am
Over One-Third Of Indian Adults Have Metabolic Fatty Liver Disease: Lancet Study

The study recruited 10,267 adults from 27 cities across India through 37 laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research between December 2023 and June 2024.

10 Feb 2026 11:50 am
Pregnant Cat Kidnapped, FIR Filed Against 9 Residents Of Upscale Bengaluru Apartment

A pregnant cat was kidnapped in Bengalurus HAL area, allegedly wrapped in plastic and taken away by residents. Police booked nine people under animal cruelty laws

10 Feb 2026 11:48 am
Manipur Violence: Fresh Firing In Ukhruls Litan; Over 30 Houses Torched, Residents Flee

Heavy security forces were deployed in and around Litan to control the situation. Despite the deployment, the situation remained highly volatile, with firing still being reported.

10 Feb 2026 11:42 am
Mumbai-Colombo Round Trip Flight Fares Soar To Rs 60,000 Ahead Of India-Pakistan T20 Clash

India-Pak T20 World Cup clash in Colombo sparks a Rs 10,000 airfare surge from Mumbai. Pakistan reversed its boycott after PCB, BCB, ICC talks, fueling fan frenzy for the match.

10 Feb 2026 11:01 am
AI Summit: Hotel Room Rates In Delhi Cross Rs 1 Lakh Per Night Next Week, Demand For Govt Price Ceiling

The survey reported an overwhelming demand for government intervention, with 71 percent of the respondents in favour of a price ceiling

10 Feb 2026 11:00 am
On Camera, Bouncers Run To Protect Lamborghini Driver Moments After Car Crash In Kanpur

CCTV videos from Kanpur from before and after the Lamborghini crash have emerged. Investigations into the case are underway.

10 Feb 2026 10:58 am
50-Foot 'Water Volcano' On Mumbai Street After Major Pipeline Burst | WATCH

A major pipeline burst in Mumbais Bandra Reclamation sent water 50 feet high, flooding roads and snarling traffic, days before scheduled water cuts in several suburbs

10 Feb 2026 10:46 am
Gold, Cash Stolen From Congress Minister's Office On Vidhana Soudha Premises In Bengaluru

A handbag containing 300 grams of gold jewellery and Rs 1.5 lakh in cash was stolen from Congress minister Byrathi Sureshs office inside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

10 Feb 2026 10:04 am