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Kicked Out By Family, This 60-Year-Old Bihar Man Is Homeless Despite Property Worth Crores

Despite owning property worth crores, Umesh Chandra Verma alleges his family forced him out. The 60-year-old now lives in a shelter, seeking administrative help

11 Feb 2026 1:52 pm
Sonipat Patwari Arrested Over Rs 20,000 Bribe Routed Through Local Chai Stall

Sonipat Patwari Bribe Case: ACB arrested a woman patwari for allegedly seeking Rs 20,000 for land rights, using a tea vendor to collect the bribe

11 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
'Vande Mataram' Debate: Why Critics Object To The Full Version And What Rabindranath Tagore Said

Originally written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in highly Sanskritised Bengali, Vande Mataram was composed in the 1870s and published in the novel Anandamath

11 Feb 2026 1:43 pm
DMK Will Form Its Own Govt: Stalin Amid Seat-Sharing Buzz With Congress Ahead Of 2026 Polls

Stalin launched a sharp attack on the NDA. He said the NDA was not a double engine but a dabba engine or an empty vessel.

11 Feb 2026 1:29 pm
Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: A Look At Other High-Profile Luxury Car Accidents That Shook India

The Lamborghini allegedly driven by Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco trader KK Mishra, went out of control and crashed into pedestrians and two-wheelers.

11 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
Cant You Ask Anything Else: Siddaramaiah Snaps At Reporters Over Power-Sharing Questions

Siddaramaiah also dismissed speculation about travelling to Delhi to discuss the matter.

11 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Was Baramati Plane Crash A Conspiracy? Rohit Pawar Points To Key Factors In Ajit Pawar's Death

Rohit Pawar demands a transparent probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash, questioning pilot swapping, technical lapses, and urging international aviation authorities for credibility.

11 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
BJPs Ritu Tawde Makes History As Mumbais First Woman Mayor From Party

In the civic elections held on January 15, Tawde secured a win from Ward No. 132.

11 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
'Woke Up At The Mandap': Bihar Home Guard Aspirant Abducted, Drugged, Forced To Marry

The viral video shows the groom struggling to even lift his hands during the garland exchange ceremony, while another young man guides his arm to complete the ritual

11 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
New Vande Bharat Express To Connect Rajasthan With Gujarat: How To Book Tickets, List Of Discontinued Trains, Route, Timings

The Railway Ministry has approved a new Vande Bharat Express that will run between Rajasthan and Gujarat.

11 Feb 2026 12:42 pm
Telangana Civic Polls Underway Across 116 Municipalities And 7 Corporations

The elections are being held across about 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in a three-way contest between Congress, BJP and BRS.

11 Feb 2026 12:32 pm
Alwar Gets Its First Luxury High-Rise Project, Flats To Be Ready In 6 Months

Alwars first luxury high-rise project has been launched with two 15-storey towers and 150 flats, promising possession within six months under NBCC and Boots

11 Feb 2026 12:12 pm
Key Differences Between Vande Mataram And Jana Gana Mana Amid Fresh Rules: How Did Tagore Shape Both?

Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana played a powerful role in inspiring national sentiment during the freedom struggle.

11 Feb 2026 11:53 am
Don't Behave Like Children: Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Uproar, Naravanes Memoir Row

Kiren Rijiju claimed that 20 to 25 Congress MPs including Priyanka Gandhi entered the Lok Sabha Speakers chamber and abused him.

11 Feb 2026 11:49 am
Hanging Out At Your Favourite Bengaluru Cafe For Too Long? Your Table Might Start Charging Rent

Under the proposal being considered, anyone who refuses to free up a table after finishing their meal could be asked to pay the extra table charge

11 Feb 2026 11:28 am
Penguin Random House India Receives Delhi Police Notice Over Leak Of General Naravane's Memoir

The Delhi Police have served a notice to Penguin Random House India seeking answers over the alleged leak of a pre-print version of Naravanes memoir.

11 Feb 2026 11:28 am
6 Killed After Speeding Car Loses Control, Collides With Truck In Rajasthan's Dausa

The driver reportedly lost control of the car, jumped the divider, and collided head-on with the truck on NH-21 in Dausa.

11 Feb 2026 11:25 am
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Expedition Flagged Off In Dwarka To Honour War Heroes

Telangana governor Jishnu Dev Varma flagged off the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Expedition from Dwarka, uniting Army, Navy and BSF to honor war heroes.

11 Feb 2026 11:09 am
'Gender Handbook Too Hardvard-Oriented': CJI Flags Need For Simpler Court Language In Assault Cases

Chief Justice Surya Kant has urged courts to use simple, accessible language in sexual offence cases, slamming the Allahabad High Court's March 2025 judgment.

11 Feb 2026 11:07 am
Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026 LIVE: UP Budget 2026-27 A 'Decennial Testament' To Development, Says CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2026 27 LIVE Updates: UP government is set to present the state Budget 2026-27 on Wednesday.

11 Feb 2026 10:59 am
New Vande Mataram Guidelines FAQs: All Six Stanzas To Be Sung At Official Events

The rules don't apply to movie theatre screenings & audiences are not required to stand if the song is played as part of a film or documentary, where standing could disrupt viewing

11 Feb 2026 10:54 am
Mathura Couple Die After Killing Their 3 Kids; Leave Wall Note, Video Message

Deaceased farmer Manish died due to electrocution, his wife due to hanging, and the three children due to strangulation.

11 Feb 2026 10:48 am
India-Pak T20 Fever: Colombo Flight Fares From Delhi, Mumbai Surge, Touch Rs 1 Lakh Mark

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15 was confirmed after ICC, PCB, and BCB talks, causing flight and hotel prices to surge.

11 Feb 2026 10:10 am
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Discussion On Motion To Remove Lok Sabha Speaker Likely On March 9

Parliament Budget Session 2026 LIVE Updates: Parliament to resume debate on Union Budget 2026-26 on Wednesday.

11 Feb 2026 9:59 am
Cold Winds To Return Across Northern India From Today; Delhi AQI Improves, But Remains Poor

Despite the fall in night temperatures, daytime conditions across northern and central India are expected to remain bright and sunny with clear skies.

11 Feb 2026 9:46 am
Who Are Revati Sule & Sarang Lakhanee? Key Details Ahead Of Big Fat Wedding Of Sharad Pawars Granddaughter

Revati Sule, daughter of NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule, is set to marry Sarang Lakhanee, who comes from a business family based in Nagpur.

11 Feb 2026 9:41 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL-39 Winning Numbers For February 11, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Dhanalekshmi DL-39 lottery result will be declared today, on Wednesday, February 11. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

11 Feb 2026 9:00 am
New Guidelines For Vande Mataram: Standing Up Necessary, To Be Sung Before National Anthem

Issuing the latest guidelines, the Home Ministry said that on all occasions when the National Song is sung, the official version shall be recited accompanied by mass singing.

11 Feb 2026 8:56 am
Is The 'Zero-Tariff Clause' In US-Bangladesh Trade Deal Bad News For Indian Textiles?

Will Bangladesh now buy raw materials like cotton from the US instead of India? News18 breaks down the 'Zero Tariff Clause' that Congress says will hurt Indian textile hubs

11 Feb 2026 8:56 am
Maharaja Of Tehri Set To Sell His 3.2 Acre Delhi Property For Rs 1,000 Crore

Maharaja Manujendra Shah is set to sell his 5, Bhagwan Das Road property for Rs 1,000 crore to a food entrepreneur.

11 Feb 2026 8:35 am
'Cooperative Partners Instead Of Rivals': China After Strategic Dialogue With India

India and China struck a conciliatory tone after their Strategic Dialogue, with Beijing saying the two sides should see each other as cooperative partners instead of rivals.

11 Feb 2026 7:03 am
Bengal Poll Dates Expected In First Week Of March As ECI Meets State CEO | Exclusive

The ECI led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar engaged in a detailed discussion with West Bengals Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal

11 Feb 2026 12:08 am
Over 50% Of Global Exploitation, Racism Complaints By Indian Students Come From Russia: Govt

Over half of Indian student complaints of exploitation and racial discrimination abroad in 2025 came from Russia, with Moscow as a hotspot..

10 Feb 2026 10:57 pm
Alleged Plot To Stage Attack On Gaurav Gogoi Triggers Arrest, Deepens Assam Political Storm

One arrested over an alleged attack plot involving Gaurav Gogoi. Assam CM claims Inclusive Minds staged it for sympathy. Investigations ongoing amid BJP-Congress tensions.

10 Feb 2026 10:25 pm
'Mysore Sandal Soap Opera': Iconic Brand Goes Global With Tamannaah Bhatia Amid Political Tug-Of-War

The BJP has accused Karnataka's Congress government of overlooking homegrown talent in favour of a non-Kannadiga face like Tamannaah

10 Feb 2026 10:16 pm
No Mandatory Service Charge: Centre As Restaurants Across India Slapped With Hefty Fines

The Centre said enforcement action will continue to ensure compliance and protect consumer rights.

10 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
Exercise Rudra Shakti Signals Indian Armys Push Towards Future-Ready Combat Operations

Exercise Rudra Shakti at Pokhran showed Armys combat readiness, tech use, and joint ops, reviewed by Lt Gen Seth for speed and coordination.

10 Feb 2026 9:58 pm
Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: High-Profile Cases Where Accused Blamed Hired Drivers

In the Kanpur case, the family of the alleged accused claimed that a chauffeur was driving the luxury car at the time of the crash.

10 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
Days After Janakpuri Bikers Death, Bihar Labourer Dies After Falling Into Open Drain In Rohini

Officials said the youth slipped into a deep drain while walking along the road, prompting authorities to launch a rescue operation.

10 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
Germany, Philippines And UAE Among 70 Nations To Join Indian Navy's Fleet Review In Visakhapatnam

On the morning of February 18, President Droupadi Murmu will review the assembled fleet at the anchorage off Visakhapatnam.

10 Feb 2026 9:41 pm
Snake Skin Found On Missing UP Woman's Bed Sparks 'Naagin' Buzz Among Villagers

Family members said she went to bed as usual, but by morning she was nowhere to be found.

10 Feb 2026 9:35 pm
Colder Days Ahead In North India As Western Disturbance Moves Away | Check IMD's Forecast

IMD predicts scattered rainfall, snowfall on February 13, 16 and 17, affecting Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal, Uttarakhand.

10 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
India, China Hold Strategic Dialogue In Delhi; Discuss Trade, Visas And Border Peace

According to the MEA, the two sides exchanged views on a broad range of bilateral, regional and international issues.

10 Feb 2026 8:35 pm
Disappearance Of Japanese Tourists In Jaipur Finally Solved, Cops Give Big Update

According to police sources, the tourists had arrived in Jaipur from Delhi by taxi and were planning to travel onward to Ranthambore and Agra.

10 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
'Spirit Of Human Compassion': Tej Pratap Yadav Extends Rs 11 Lakh Aid To Actor Rajpal Yadav

Expressing solidarity with the actor and his family, the Tej Pratap said the support was being extended in the spirit of compassion during a difficult phase.

10 Feb 2026 7:01 pm
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