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Burqa-Clad Woman Completes 170 KM Kanwar Yatra, Performs 'Jalabhishek' In UPs Sambhal | Video

Tamanna Malik, a burqa-clad Muslim woman, completed a 170-km kanwar yatra to Haridwar, performing jalabhishek at Kshem Nath Temple in Sambhal on Mahashivratri.

15 Feb 2026 8:48 pm
Chatbot To Simulation: Panchayat Ministry To Showcase Grassroots Governance At AI Impact Summit

The Ministry will present AI-enabled governance tools designed specifically for decentralised administration

15 Feb 2026 7:56 pm
Nine Injured As BJP, Congress Workers Clash In Pune Over Remarks On Tipu Sultan, Shivaji

Cops said three Congress workers, two BJP workers, two police personnel, and two journalists sustained minor injuries in the melee.

15 Feb 2026 7:48 pm
Search In Cremation Ground Pond: Note Leads To Missing Teens Body In Gurugram

Distressed over their daughters disappearance, her father even announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information about her whereabouts.

15 Feb 2026 7:21 pm
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Undergoes Check-Up At Mohali Hospital After Feeling Unwell

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital Mohali after feeling unwell in Sangrur. His Fazilka events were cancelled. Doctors are evaluating his condition.

15 Feb 2026 6:58 pm
'Invest More In R&D To Drive Viksit Bharats Next Leap': PM Modi To Private Sector

In an interview to PTI, the Prime Minister said that Budget 2026 reflects Indias yearning to become a developed nation.

15 Feb 2026 6:51 pm
India Now Negotiates Trade Deals From Position Of Strength: PM Modi

PM Modi said that New Delhis growing manufacturing base, expanding services sector and stronger MSMEs have empowered the country to conclude FTAs with 38 nations.

15 Feb 2026 6:36 pm
India Is Global Centre Of Goodwill, Harmony: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

He said that while relationships in many countries are seen as transactions, in India they are built on a feeling of belonging.

15 Feb 2026 6:17 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Om Birla To Attend Bangladesh PM-Elect's Swearing-In And Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Barrack Obama Rules Out Political Comeback, Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Black Sea Oil Warehouse and other stories.

15 Feb 2026 5:59 pm
Security Agencies Bust Mule Account Network In J&K, Fear Funds Aiding Separatist Activities

Officials said the money is moved in a complex way, passed through multiple accounts and split into smaller amounts to make tracking difficult.

15 Feb 2026 5:40 pm
Weeks After Ajit Pawar's Deadly Plane Crash, Govt Conducts Thorough Study Of Non-Scheduled Operators

Aviation Minister confirms a thorough study of NSOPs and uncontrolled airfields after Ajit Pawar's fatal LearJet 45 crash near Baramati.

15 Feb 2026 5:11 pm
Car Carrying Doctor Couple Catches Fire In Maharashtras Beed, No Casualties

The car was badly damaged in the fire, which created panic in the area for a short time.

15 Feb 2026 5:10 pm
Over 30 Bonded Labourers, Including Children, Rescued From Brick Kiln In Karnataka

The workers, belonging to nine families from Odisha, were reportedly trafficked to Karnataka after being promised advances ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per family.

15 Feb 2026 5:05 pm
Doda On Alert As J&K Police Put Up Posters Of JeM Terrorist Saifullah Amid Escape Bid

The posters, carrying photographs and brief details of Saifullah, have been displayed at key checkpoints and public places.

15 Feb 2026 5:02 pm
PM Modi To Inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 At Bharat Mandapam

The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is expected to witness participation of over 2.5 lakh visitors, including international delegates.

15 Feb 2026 4:43 pm
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla To Represent India At Bangladesh PM-Elect Tarique Rahmans Swearing-In

The MEA said that Birla's participation underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh.

15 Feb 2026 4:21 pm
Thar Crashes Into Police Vehicle Near CM Nitish Kumars Residence In Patna; Cop Injured

Four individuals have been detained and taken to the police station for questioning in connection with the incident.

15 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Samrudhi SM-42 Ticket MU 194330 Wins Rs 1 Crore (15/02/2026) | Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Samrudhi SM-42 lottery for Sunday, February 15.

15 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
Will Sheikh Hasinas Extradition Be A Sticking Point In India-Bangladesh Ties Reset? Explained

Tarique Rahmans win could prompt reset of India-Bangladesh ties, but BNP's demand of Hasinas extradition may be hurdle. Extradition complications to other factors, explained

15 Feb 2026 3:55 pm
Kaisi Yeh Yaariaans Krissann Barretto Announces Pregnancy With Hubby Nathan; Niti Taylor, Kishwer Congratulate

Krissann Barretto is expecting her first child with hubby Nathan Karamchandani! Her Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan co-stars Niti Taylor and Kishwer Merchantt congratulated them.

15 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
Not Together': Shashi Tharoor's Witty Take On Not Sharing Stage With Priyanka Chopra At Event

Shashi Tharoor and Priyanka Chopra spoke at Harvard's India Conference 2026, sparking online humor after Tharoor joked they were not on stage together.

15 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
2 Dead, 3 Injured In Chemical Tank Blast In Karnatakas Mandya, Case Registered

The incident occurred at Kirti Chemicals Industries near Karekate village in Mandya taluk.

15 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Indian Student Found Dead In California, Iran Ready To Consider Compromises For Nuclear Deal, & More

We are also covering: Latest talks between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Iran; developments on the death of an Indian student in California.

15 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Sham Marriages, Student Visas: How Epstein Exploited US Immigration To Control Foreign Women

A cache of files recently released by the US Department of Justice show how Jeffrey Epstein bypassed federal immigration protocols via financial aid and influential networking

15 Feb 2026 12:58 pm
Maharashtra Congress Chief Booked For Calling Tipu Sultan Symbol Of Bravery Like Shivaji

After Sapkals statement comparing Tipu Sultan with Shivaji, leaders of the BJP in Ahilyanagar announced a Rs 10 lakh reward for anyone who would cut off his tongue.

15 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Devendra Fadnavis Govt To Beautify Nagpurs Deekshabhoomi In Tribute To Ambedkar | Exclusive

Estimated to cost Rs 70 crore, the project aims to transform the 58,000-sqm Deekshabhoomi into a world-class heritage landscape

15 Feb 2026 12:44 pm
Spa Used For Prostitution Racket Busted In Rajasthan's Bidar, 5 Women Rescued

Police rescued five women at the premises including two from Maharashtra and one each from Assam, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, who were allegedly being exploited.

15 Feb 2026 12:04 pm
Saketh Engaged Less, Survived On Chips, Cookies: Roommate Recalls Last Meet With Karnataka Student

Life as an international student is tough, manThere were no signs of anything until the last 2 weeks, wrote Baneet Sidd in his post on Saketh Sreenivasaiah

15 Feb 2026 11:58 am
5 Ways Noida Metro Extension From Sector 142 To Botanical Garden Will Transform The Area

Extension Corridor from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden will introduce approx. 11.56 Km of new metro lines, significantly improving public transportation in the Noida city.

15 Feb 2026 11:55 am
Rohit Pawar Writes To Amit Shah, Aviation Minister, Seeks Probe Into Uncle Ajit Pawars Plane Crash

The incident occurred on January 28 when a chartered Learjet 45 carrying Ajit Pawar crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district.

15 Feb 2026 11:22 am
Have Faith In Our Agencies: Minister Rejects Italian Media Report On Air India Crash

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol denied the report and said investigation agencies are looking into the matter.

15 Feb 2026 11:13 am
With 'Har Har Mahadev' Chant, PM Modi Extends Greetings On Maha Shivratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, expressing his wishes for the well-being and prosperity of citizens.

15 Feb 2026 9:53 am
Inside AI Impact Summit 2026: What Participants Need To Know Before Reaching Bharat Mandapam?

AI Impact Summit 2026 starts February 16 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, featuring 700 plus exhibitors, 100 plus daily sessions, and official events across multiple venues.

15 Feb 2026 9:28 am
11 Of 14 Trapped Jharkhand Workers Rescued From Dubai, Allege Assault And Unpaid Dues

The workers landed in Bengaluru from Abu Dhabi. They then travelled to Kolkata before reaching their districts in Jharkhand by road.

15 Feb 2026 9:26 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Samrudhi SM-42 Winning Numbers For February 15, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Samrudhi SM-42 lottery result will be declared today, on Sunday, February 15. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

15 Feb 2026 9:00 am
Indian Student From Karnataka Found Dead In California 6 Days After He Went Missing

Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who was pursuing a masters degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, went missing on February 9.

15 Feb 2026 8:21 am
Wedded To Strategic Autonomy: Jaishankar On Russian Oil Imports As Rubio Says India Assured Cut

Jaishankar described the global oil market as complex. He said oil companies look at availability, costs and risks before taking decisions in their best interest.

15 Feb 2026 8:08 am
Indian Armys Southern Command Hosts JAI Se VIJAI Seminar To Chart Future Of Joint Warfare

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, in his keynote address, emphasised that future readiness would depend on technology absorption and institutional transformation

15 Feb 2026 2:34 am
Herath Poshte: PM Modi Greets Kashmiri Pandits On Maha Shivratri Eve

PM Modi, Manoj Sinha, and Omar Abdullah extended Herath and Mahashivratri greetings, celebrating Kashmiri Pandit traditions and wishing wellness and harmony.

15 Feb 2026 12:02 am
35-Year-Old Woman Killed By Husband in Delhi's Sultanpuri, Couple's Minor Sons Reveal Details

The couple's minor sons, aged 10 and 13, reportedly told the police that their father had killed their mother.

14 Feb 2026 11:43 pm
Bomb Threat Written With Lipstick Forces IndiGo Kolkata-Dibrugarh Flight To Make Emergency Landing

IndiGo flight made an emergency landing after a bomb threat written with lipstick was found in the lavatory. No explosives detected. Investigation underway.

14 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
Game-Changer For NCR: Rs 2,254-Crore Metro Aqua Line Extension To Transform Noida Commute

The route will provide direct connectivity to major multinational hubs and corporate parks housing giants like Microsoft, TCS, Infosys, Adobe, and Oracle

14 Feb 2026 11:11 pm
Brief Mid-Air Scare As Indigo Flight Fails To Land In First Attempt At Raipur Airport

The ATR aircraft, arriving from Bhopal, approached the runway at around 2:50 pm but was unable to complete the landing due to unspecified reasons.

14 Feb 2026 11:04 pm
Indias Oil Procurement Based On National Interest: Jaishankar After India-US Trade Deal

S Jaishankar said that oil companies in India, Europe and elsewhere make purchasing decisions based on market factors and what best serves their interests.

14 Feb 2026 10:56 pm
Supreme Court To Review Petitions On Sabarimala Women Entry On Monday

Supreme Court to review petitions against its 2018 verdict allowing women in Sabarimala. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant will consider the petitions.

14 Feb 2026 10:52 pm
S Jaishankar Meets Canadian FM Anita Anand, Says Bilateral Ties Continue To Progress

S Jaishankar met Anita Anand, highlighting productive talks and steady progress in India-Canada relations.

14 Feb 2026 10:41 pm
Declared Dead After Meghalaya Mine Blast, Man Returns Home Days After Funeral

Shyambabu Sinha, a resident of the Ratabari police station area in Assams Sribhumi district, returned to his village three days after he was presumed dead in the explosion.

14 Feb 2026 8:48 pm
Man Dies By Consuming Poison Near Vijay's TVK Rally In Tamil Nadu's Salem

As per the police, the victim reportedly came to Salem and left a letter citing family issues before taking the extreme step.

14 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
Stay Tuned: Jaishankar On Quad Summit Status, Says It Was Never Cancelled

S Jaishankar was speaking at the Munich Security Conference 2026, where he participated in a roundtable discussion titled Delhi Decides: Mapping Indias Policy Calculus'.

14 Feb 2026 8:05 pm