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Teen, Who Ran SUV Over 23-Year-Old In Delhi, Gets Bail On Grounds Of Class 10 Board Exams

The driver of the Scorpio was a teenager driving without a valid driving licence at the time of the accident.

17 Feb 2026 6:54 am
'Key To A Safe Indo-Pacific': Ambassador Sergio Gor Says India-US Defence Ties Growing Stronger

Sergio Gor, along with Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Indian Armys Western Command.

17 Feb 2026 6:15 am
Emmanuel Macron India Visit LIVE: French President Arrives In Mumbai Ahead Of Key Talks With PM Modi

Emmanuel Macron India Visit LIVE Updates: The visit marks Macrons fourth trip to India and first to Mumbai, with bilateral meetings scheduled Tuesday with PM Modi.

17 Feb 2026 5:56 am
'Submit 2-Page Note, Cite Apps For Department Use': Ministry Officials Asked To Attend AI Summit

An office memorandum directed all officers at and above the level of deputy secretary in ministries and departments to visit the India AI Impact Summit 2026

17 Feb 2026 12:47 am
J-K LG Manoj Sinha Orders Reopening Of 14 Tourist Sites Shut After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Manoj Sinha announced reopening of 14 tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir, including Yousmarg, Doodhpathri, Devi Pindi, after closures following the Pahalgam terror attack.

16 Feb 2026 11:53 pm
Accused Boyfriend Tried To Summon Girlfriend's Spirit After Killing Her In Indore

Currently being questioned by the Indore police on remand, the arrested youth, who is the son of a businessman in Mandsaur, has confessed to strangling the woman to death.

16 Feb 2026 11:49 pm
IndiGo Extends Flight Cancellations To Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, Tashkent Amid US-Iran Tensions

Both IndiGo and Air India have stopped using Iranian airspace and are operating alternative routes for their long-haul flights.

16 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
From Collection To Segregation, Mumbai Charts New Waste Management Strategy

Mumbai Climate Week 2026 urged expanding waste segregation, local treatment, and citizen action to cut landfill methane, say officials, NGOs, and experts.

16 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
Around 200 Special Trains Announced For Holi | Check Routes

Central Railway announces 186 Holi special trains on routes like Mumbai-Nagpur, Pune-Hazrat Nizamuddin, LTT-Banaras, and CSMT-Sawantwadi Road. Bookings start February 18.

16 Feb 2026 9:41 pm
Three Inmates, Including Two Pakistanis, Escape Juvenile Home In J&K's RS Pura

RS Pura, located close to the International Border (IB), has historically been considered a sensitive zone due to infiltration concerns.

16 Feb 2026 9:20 pm
'Need Of The Hour': Rajnath Singh Pushes For 6th-Gen Aero Engines To Boost Self-Reliance

Singh also described the development of aero engines as an extremely complex endeavour that integrates thermodynamics, material science, and advanced mechanical engineering.

16 Feb 2026 9:09 pm
'Can't Allow India To Be Maligned Globally': Delhi HC On Amrit Wilson's OCI Card Cancellation

Delhi High Court reviewed intelligence reports on Amrit Wilson, whose OCI card was cancelled over alleged anti-India activities. Both sides must submit arguments by August 27.

16 Feb 2026 9:08 pm
'AI For All' Vision: Akash Ambani Showcases Jio Pavilion To PM Modi At India AI Impact Summit

PM Narendra Modi reviewed applications spanning intelligence, healthcare, education, culture, and smart homes powered by AI models and solutions, at the Jio Intelligence Pavilion

16 Feb 2026 9:03 pm
After 3-Month Boycott, Children Return To Odisha Anganwadi, Eat Food Cooked By Dalit Helper

The anganwadi centre remained shut since November 21 last year, following the appointment of Sharmistha Sethy, a Dalit woman.

16 Feb 2026 8:50 pm
ED Slaps Rs 184 Crore Fine On NewsClick, Editor Prabir Purkayastha Over Foreign Funding Violations

Enforcement Directorate fined NewsClick Rs 184 crore under FEMA for alleged FDI misrepresentation.

16 Feb 2026 8:37 pm
Centre To Soon Launch 'Create In India' Mission To Boost Jobs: Ashwini Vaishnaw At AI Summit

Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised on the need for AI models, creators to take responsibility for making sure that the new technology is strengthening the trust rather than belittling it.

16 Feb 2026 8:28 pm
Man Opens Fire From A Moving Car In Greater Noida, Video Goes Viral

A young man fired randomly from a moving car in Kasna, Greater Noida, sparking terror and a social media uproar. Police are investigating the viral video.

16 Feb 2026 8:11 pm
Three Sentenced To Death For Gang-Rape Of Israeli Tourist, Murder Near Hampi

While delivering the death sentence, the judge observed that the crime fell under the rarest of rare category and therefore warranted the maximum punishment.

16 Feb 2026 7:51 pm
Drunk Man Snoozes On Mumbai Railway Tracks As Train Approaches, Case Filed | Video

The man, reportedly under the influence, remained unfazed and continued sleeping under a white bedsheet.

16 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
Tension Grips Jaipur After Cop Assaults Temple Priests On Mahashivratri

Tension flared in Jaipur during Mahashivratri as priests clashed with Manak Chowk police over protocol violations.

16 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
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