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SC's 9-Judge Constitution Bench To Hear Pleas Seeking Women's Entry Into Sabarimala From April 7

The Supreme Court will begin hearings in the Sabarimala review case before a nine-judge Constitution Bench from April 7, 2026, with written submissions due by March 14.

16 Feb 2026 6:36 pm
One Surgery Every Two Minutes: 175 MP Women Made To Lie On Ground For Sterilisation

Anganwadi and ASHA workers, who had brought the women to the camp, also admitted that basic facilities were lacking and that the women faced considerable trouble.

16 Feb 2026 6:16 pm
18, Including 9 Children, Died From Mysterious Fever In Haryana's Palwal

Eighteen people, including nine children, died from mysterious fever in Haryana's Palwal. Contaminated water and hepatitis B and C are suspected.

16 Feb 2026 6:00 pm
News18 Evening Digest: SC Slams Pleas Against Assam CM, Indian Girl Among Victims In Epstein Files

We are also covering: TN BJP Chief Nagendran Expresses Regret Over Remark Linking Trisha With Vijay, Imran Khan's Eye Report Submitted To Chief Justice and other top stories.

16 Feb 2026 5:58 pm
Indian Delegation To Visit US Next Week To Finalise Legal Framework Of Trade Deal

Virtual engagements between the two sides have been ongoing following the announcement of the interim trade deal earlier this month.

16 Feb 2026 5:55 pm
'Don't Believe Anything Before Marriage': Supreme Court Cautions Against Pre-Marital Sex

The top court cautioned that a boy and girl are total strangers before marriage, urging care in pre-marital physical relationships during a bail hearing.

16 Feb 2026 5:49 pm
Amit Shah To Join Birth Anniversary Celebrations Of Gaudiya Math Founder In Bengals Mayapur

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Prabhupada is one of Indias most charismatic spiritual leaders in modern times

16 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
HC Declares Karnataka MLA Subba Reddys Election Invalid Over Nomination Irregularities

The case was heard over nearly two years, with Muniraju seeking both the annulment of Subba Reddys election and a declaration naming himself as the winner from Bagepalli.

16 Feb 2026 5:23 pm
No Good Ground To Interfere: NGT Clears Great Nicobar Project, Cites Strategic Importance

The National Green Tribunal approved the Great Nicobar Island project, citing its strategic value and environmental safeguards.

16 Feb 2026 5:11 pm
5 Kids Among 12 Dead As 'Mysterious Illness' Spreads In Haryana Village, Water Safety Under Probe

The health crisis began in the last week of January when several residents suddenly developed symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, vomiting, cough and body aches

16 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
Tamil Nadu Man Attack Judge With Machete After He Delivered Unfavorable Verdict

A man attacked family court's Judge with a machete at Srivilliputhur Family Court in Virudhunagar after a marital dispute verdict. The judge escaped unharmed.

16 Feb 2026 4:52 pm
At Rs 15 Lakh Per Kg, This Rare Fungus Outprices Silver By Miles

Unlike silver, whose price is influenced by global markets, demand and currency trends, Yarsagumbas value is driven by rarity, medicinal demand and cultural significance.

16 Feb 2026 4:46 pm
Ajit Pawar Air Crash: Recovered Black Box May Be Sent Abroad For Analysis, Says Govt Source

The DGCA has begun a parallel investigation into the aircrafts airworthiness and operational condition.

16 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Delhi Plans To Deliver Birth, Caste Certificates Via WhatsApp. Can The Model Work? Explained

The system has the potential to increase the speed of application and approval, as well as offer real-time status updates directly through the messaging platform

16 Feb 2026 4:33 pm
Indian Railways New Plan: AI To Monitor Train Toilets, Staff To Face Fines If Standards Aren't Met

Indian Railways has introduced an AI-based system on 100 trains to monitor toilet and coach cleanliness. Heres how this smart tech will improve hygiene for passengers

16 Feb 2026 4:29 pm
Unfortunate: Eknath Shinde Reacts After 'Purification' Of Temple Following Abdul Sattars Visit

Soon after Sattar's visit, the group reportedly carried out what they described as a cleansing ritual by sprinkling cow urine inside the temple premises.

16 Feb 2026 4:29 pm
5 Months Into Marriage, HDFC Bank Staffer Found Murdered On Way To Gurugram; Husband Main Suspect

Police are currently probing the case, and her husband is being treated as the prime suspect at this stage, though officials say all angles are being examined

16 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
Punjab Woman Allegedly Poisons 12-Year-Old Daughter, 7-Year-Old Son To Pursue Extramarital Affair

Bathinda is shaken after a woman allegedly killed her 12-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, possibly with rat poison, to continue an extramarital affair

16 Feb 2026 3:17 pm
Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026: Eligibility, Age Limit, Documents, How To Apply

West Bengal has launched the Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026, to support its unemployed youth.

16 Feb 2026 3:00 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Bhagyathara BT-41 Winning Numbers (16/02/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Bhagyathara BT-41 lottery results for Monday, February 16.

16 Feb 2026 2:59 pm
Over 600 Start-Ups, 100 CEOs & Big Tech Titans: What Makes India's AI Summit The World's Largest

Indian policymakers want responsible AI deployment that benefits all segments of society & are using the platform to advocate collaboration between advanced & developing economies

16 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Suspicions Growing Stronger: Rohit Pawar Presses DGCA Over Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash Report Delay

Rohit Pawar had raised suspicions of a possible conspiracy behind Ajit Pawar's death.

16 Feb 2026 2:47 pm
'Don't Undermine Courts': SC Slams Pleas Seeking FIR Against Himanta Sarma Over Hate Speech

The top court observed a disturbing trend of petitioners approaching the Supreme Court instead of High Courts.

16 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
'Muslims Safe In Country': Grand Mufti Of India Meets PM Modi, Says No Concerns Raised

Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad said he was very happy with the meeting and reiterated his commitment to humanitarian causes.

16 Feb 2026 2:24 pm
'Mix Of Facts, Fiction, Forwards': Karti Chidambaram On Alleged 'Dhurandhar' Reference

Karti Chidambaram dismissed alleged references to him in the film 'Dhurandhar', saying people were mixing facts, fiction and WhatsApp forwards.

16 Feb 2026 2:16 pm
AI Boost For Farmers: Govt Set To Launch Bharat-VISTAAR To Transform Farm Support Tomorrow

Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-driven multilingual platform, will be launched tomorrow to deliver farm-related info via mobile, integrating AgriStack and ICAR systems.

16 Feb 2026 2:00 pm
'Opposition Tried To Create An Ugly Scene': Kiren Rijiju To News18 Amid PM Modi Address Row

Kiren Rijiju said a rule book wise case exists regarding Rahul Gandhis Lok Sabha membership and indicated the no-confidence motion against the Speaker will likely be taken up.

16 Feb 2026 1:57 pm
Distasteful: Trisha Krishnan Condemns Tamil Nadu BJP Chiefs Crass Remark On Her

Trisha made it clear that she is not affiliated with any political party and does not intend to be. It said she has always maintained a neutral stand when it comes to politics.

16 Feb 2026 1:56 pm
Remembered A Friend In His Last Post: Unanswered Questions In Indian Student's Death In US

Saketh, who was studying at the University of California, Berkeley, reportedly left the campus after bidding goodbye to his friends but never returned to his room

16 Feb 2026 1:42 pm
Missing Children Reports Spark Panic In Noida; School Attendance Drops, Parents Reschedule Work

Rumours of child abductions have triggered widespread panic across several Noida areas, forcing families to change daily routines, reports have claimed.

16 Feb 2026 1:27 pm
Time For A Second Woman PM: Sanjaya Baru Endorses Mamata Banerjee, TMC Reacts

Sanjaya Baru described Mamata Banerjee as a self-made, first-generation leader with her feet firmly on the ground.

16 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
Bengaluru-Built Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains On The Way: Heres The Schedule

According to the revised schedule, the third and fourth rakes are expected before the end of March. After that, the plan is to roll out one rake every month.

16 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
3 Reasons Why Nikhil Gupta Pleaded Guilty In Khalistani Pannun's Murder-For-Hire Case

Guptas decision to plead guilty followed a prolonged legal ordeal, including his extradition from the Czech Republic in 2024 and months in custody in Brooklyn as he awaited trial

16 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: 7 Killed As Massive Fire Engulfs Rajasthan's Chemical Factory & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Embarrassed Mohsin Naqvi 'Runs Away' Before India Thrashes Pakistan | Watch

16 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Youth Hunt Turtles For Grandmothers Favourite Dish, Land In Legal Trouble

According to sources, relatives planned to prepare a turtle dish believed to have been her favourite, intending to include it in the tithi ceremony marking her death anniversary.

16 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
Hyderabad Horror: Man Hit, Dragged Nearly 1 Km By Car After Argument With Two Youths; 2 Arrested

Victim Satish Kumar suffered serious injuries to his stomach and limbs. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors performed surgery.

16 Feb 2026 12:27 pm
7 Workers Killed, Two Trapped As Massive Fire Engulfs Rajasthan's Chemical Factory

A massive fire in a chemical factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi killed at least seven workers, with two still trapped.

16 Feb 2026 12:27 pm
Carrying Extra Bags On KSRTC Buses? Expect Higher Charges From Today

Passengers can continue to carry up to 30 kg of luggage free of cost. Charges apply only when baggage exceeds this limit. The revised fee ranges from Rs 6 to Rs 145 per kg.

16 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
Youth Sprinkle Cow Urine To 'Purify' Temple After Politician Abdul Sattars Visit

Tensions rose at Nageshwar Mahadev Temple in Rahimabad after youths sprinkled cow urine post Abdul Sattar's visit.

16 Feb 2026 11:59 am
Supreme Court Bench To Hear Case Related To Womens Entry Into Sabarimala Temple From April 7

The Supreme Court will begin hearings in the Sabarimala review case before a nine-judge Constitution Bench from April 7, 2026, with written submissions due by March 14.

16 Feb 2026 11:59 am
Free Bus For All 2nd PUC Students In Karnataka, Just Carry This Document

Students appearing for the 2nd PUC examinations can travel free on KSRTC buses on their exam days by presenting their hall ticket.

16 Feb 2026 11:56 am
'Sangh United India, Congress Divided Nation': BJP Hits Back At Priyank Kharge Amid RSS Row

Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao said that the RSS has played a decisive role in keeping the country united, while accusing the Congress of fomenting divisions.

16 Feb 2026 11:45 am
Ex-Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah Resigns, Blames Gaurav Gogois High-Handedness

Bhupen Borah's resignation comes just months ahead of the Assam state assembly elections. He was expected to contest from the newly formed Ranganodi constituency.

16 Feb 2026 11:31 am
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Accuses RSS Of Indulging In Money Laundering

Priyank Kharge accuses RSS of money laundering, questions its income sources, tax status, and urges equal application of law due to its unregistered status.

16 Feb 2026 11:05 am
Mahashivratri At Isha: Rajnath Singh, Sadhguru Celebrate Nation-Builders With Bhavya Bharat Awards

A special Defence category paid tribute to Operation Sindoor, recognising senior officers representing the Air Force, Army and Navy for their service and leadership.

16 Feb 2026 11:00 am
Tamil Nadu People More Hindu Than North Indians: Karti Chidambaram Rejects AntiSanatan Charge

Karti Chidambaram said the term Sanatan carries a different meaning in Tamil Nadu and is often associated with caste hierarchy rather than religious practice.

16 Feb 2026 10:54 am
3-Year-Old Drowns In Open Pit In Greater Noida, Locals Claim Repeated Warnings Went Unheard

A three-year-old boy drowned after falling into a rainwater-filled pit in Greater Noida, with residents alleging long-standing administrative inaction despite repeated complaints.

16 Feb 2026 10:50 am
Ahmedabad Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails, Searches Underway

Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams, along with dog squads, were deployed to conduct thorough searches of the premises.

16 Feb 2026 10:48 am
10-Month-Old Girl Becomes Keralas Youngest Organ Donor, Receives State Honour

Aalin Sherin Abraham, a 10-month-old from Kerala, became the state's youngest organ donor, saving five lives.

16 Feb 2026 10:48 am
Caught On Cam: Samajwadi Party Leader Dies After 40-Quintal High-Mast Pole Collapses On His Car

Samajwadi Party leader Lal Bahadur Yadav died when a petrol pump's high-mast pole collapsed onto his car. Locals blame negligent installation during busy hours.

16 Feb 2026 10:36 am