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89 Students Fall Ill After Consuming Breakfast At Andhra School, CM Orders Probe

Several students had breakfast at a tribal welfare school in Polavaram, after which several children complained of vomiting and stomach pain.

8 Feb 2026 11:35 pm
India, US To Sign Trade Deal By March, 18% Tariffs Likely To Kick In Next Week: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said the United States is likely to pass an executive order to reduce tariffs on Indian products to 18%, and both sides could sign the interim deal in March.

8 Feb 2026 11:15 pm
After Poll Setback, Prashant Kishor Launches Bihar Navnirman Yatra To Rebuild Jan Suraaj

Even after attracting significant public attention, Jan Suraaj failed to win a single seat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, where it contested 238 seats.

8 Feb 2026 11:09 pm
From Kutch To Communities: Southern Command Strengthens Defence And Human Connect

Senior officers said the drill reaffirmed Southern Commands ability to protect national interests across Gujarats diverse operational domains.

8 Feb 2026 10:27 pm
After Backlash, Assam BJP Deletes Objectionable AI Video; Congress Alleges Genocide Call

A deleted Assam BJP video showing CM Himanta shooting at photos sparked outrage, with Congress, TMC, and CPI(M) accusing BJP of promoting hatred.

8 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
Surajkund Fair Draws Massive Crowd Day Despite Two Major Accidents

According to the fair management, around 50,000 people visited on Saturday, while more than 2.25 lakh visitors have been recorded so far on Sunday.

8 Feb 2026 9:04 pm
Rain, Snow To Hit North India As Western Disturbance Approaches; Warmer Days Ahead In Delhi

While snowfall is expected in the mountains, minimum temperatures across northwest India are likely to rise gradually by around two degrees Celsius over the next two days.

8 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Suspended Amid High-Stakes Political Showdown

The sudden reversal follows a period of intense public outcry and a heated political battle between the states leadership and the central government's representatives.

8 Feb 2026 7:54 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Vijay Likely To Contest Two Seats In Tamil Nadu Polls, 3 Found Dead In Delhi & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Aamir Khan's call for better cinema infrastrcuture in India, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's attacks on Gaurav Gogoi and his wife

8 Feb 2026 7:43 pm
JNU Rusticates Entire JNUSU Leadership Over Alleged Vandalism

The decision has left the JNUSU without elected representation until fresh polls are held.

8 Feb 2026 7:43 pm
Mumbai: Water Supply To Be Restricted In These Areas On February 1213

The BMC has advised residents in the affected areas to store sufficient water in advance, use it judiciously during the shutdown.

8 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches 500 EV Buses, DTC Fleet Touches 4,000

Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said that three inter-state bus services connecting Delhi and Panipat have also been launched.

8 Feb 2026 7:02 pm
Not Surrender, Its Negotiation: Pakistani Analyst Decodes India-US Trade Agreement | Exclusive

Many in Pakistan, including analysts like Najam Sethi, see the India-US deal as smart bargain by PM Modi

8 Feb 2026 6:57 pm
Massive Protest Of Farmer Unions Over US-India Trade Deal On February 12

Samyukta Kisan Morchal slammed the IndiaUS trade agreement, warning of mass protests and demanding Piyush Goyal's resignation over threats to Indian agriculture and dairy sectors.

8 Feb 2026 6:43 pm
No 'Whistle Podu' At Chepauk For T20 World Cup? Chennai Police Bans Whistles In Stadium

Chennai Police banned whistles at the MA Chidambaram Stadium during the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Afghanistan on Sunday.

8 Feb 2026 6:32 pm
Two Decades Of Wait Over: Vasai Man Missing Since 2007 Reunites With Family After Accident

Santosh Damodar Patil had disappeared around the time he was deeply affected by the sudden death of his elder brother.

8 Feb 2026 6:28 pm
VBA Workers Vandalise Builders Office In Mumbai's Chembur Over Alleged Caste Abuse

In his complaint, he further alleged that he was assaulted and intimidated during the confrontation, leaving him feeling threatened and humiliated at his workplace.

8 Feb 2026 6:13 pm
'Can't Neglect Basic Human Rights': Bombay HC Orders BMC To Improve Slum Sanitation

The HC noted that the BMC is duty-bound to provide and maintain enough toilets so that the hygiene and health of the slum dwellers is looked after.

8 Feb 2026 6:07 pm
Viral Video In Maharashtra Zilla Parishad Polls Shows Minor Boy Allegedly Casting Vote

A Solapur video shows Arjun Sinh Mohite Patil's 14-year-old son allegedly pressing a voting machine button, raising concerns over voting laws.

8 Feb 2026 5:20 pm
Adapt, Negotiate & Extract Best Possible Outcome: Bhagwat On India-US Trade Deal

I have not studied it in detail, but no country can survive in isolation. Agreements are inevitable, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said

8 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
'Four Accounts With Hindu Names': Congress Directive To Muslims Members Ahead Of Assam CM's Presser

Assam Congress prepared for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's press conference, intensifying digital battles with BJP over SIT probe against MP Gaurav Gogoi

8 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
Four Injured In Cylinder Explosion In Delhis Mangolpuri

Delhi Fire Service responded quickly and controlled the situation.

8 Feb 2026 4:51 pm
Early Marriage, 3 Children: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats Formula for Indias Demographic Balance

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said a population growth level below 2.3 signals decline, not progress

8 Feb 2026 4:21 pm
BengaluruMangaluru Vande Bharat Express Soon? Here's What Railway Minister Said

Karnataka hosts 22 Vande Bharat services, with a new BengaluruMangaluru route set to launch soon.

8 Feb 2026 4:15 pm
Why Karnataka Is Demanding Bullet Train Corridor Between Bengaluru, Mumbai

Karnataka Commerce and Industries Minister MB Patil met Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and proposed a new bullet train corridor between Bengaluru and Mumbai.

8 Feb 2026 3:57 pm
Cardinal Poola Anthony Becomes First Dalit To Lead Indias Catholic Church

Cardinal Poola Anthony, Archbishop of Hyderabad, becomes the first Dalit president of Catholic Bishops Conference of India.

8 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
IWT Paused, Infra Fast-Tracked, Pakistan Irked: A Look At Indias Projects On Chenab

Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance: A look at the infrastructure projects taken up by India

8 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
TVK Chief Vijay Likely To Contest From These Two Seats In 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections

Vijay is likely to contest from two seats, signaling a strategic push to expand his partys presence across key urban and regional strongholds.

8 Feb 2026 3:49 pm
'Knife Was Held To Neck': Kerala Spa Gang-Rape Survivor Recounts 35 Minutes Of Horror

A spa employee in Thiruvalla was gang-raped by Kaapa case accused and his gang after she allegedly refused to pay goonda tax.

8 Feb 2026 3:09 pm
'English Not An Indian Language, Will Never Be Part Of Sangh': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat In Mumbai

Mohan Bhagwat clarified that the Sangh does not oppose any language but believes Indian languages must remain central to its ethos and functioning.

8 Feb 2026 3:03 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Samrudhi SM-41 Winning Numbers (08.02.2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Here's full list of winning numbers for Samrudhi SM 41 lottery for Sunday, February 8.

8 Feb 2026 2:59 pm
Trade Negotiation Is About Keeping Your Cool, Losing Temper Occasionally For Effect: Piyush Goyal

Trade negotiations are all about being sharp on the uptake, being able to crystal gaze into the future, Piyush Goyal said

8 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
If 1.25 Crore Hindus Decide...: RSS Chief's Big Support To Minorities In Bangladesh Amid Violence

Bangladesh has seen a rise in mob violence against minorities, especially Hindus, over the past few months, following the death of anti-India student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

8 Feb 2026 2:08 pm
PM Modi Meets INA Veteran During Visit To Malaysia

PM Modi met INA veteran Jeyaraj Raja Rao in Kuala Lumpur, honoring his courage and sacrifice and expressing gratitude to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the INA.

8 Feb 2026 2:02 pm
BJP's Devyani Rana Slams J&K Budget In Maiden Assembly Speech, Yet Wins NC Applause

Ahead of the speech, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged members to support the first-time legislator, who won the recent by-election from Nagrota.

8 Feb 2026 1:36 pm
70 Students Fall Ill After Eating MidDay Meal Food In Bihars Madhepura School

Children started vomiting and complained of stomach pain and uneasiness soon after having lunch.

8 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Govt Kicks Off Mega Dam Project On Chenab; PM Modi Vows 'No Compromise' On Terrorism & More

We are also covering: Father of Ghaziabad teens married three sisters; Delhi biker remained in pit for hours, yet nobody helped, among others.

8 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team Completes 800 Displays At Wings India | Video

Surya Kiran Formation Aerobatic Team dazzled at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, marking its 800th display and showcasing Indian Air Forces aerospace excellence.

8 Feb 2026 12:12 pm
'Everyone Living In India Is Hindu': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Describes Four Types Of Hindus

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat linked the Partition of India to what he described as the erosion of Hindu bhav or Hindu sentiment.

8 Feb 2026 11:21 am
Delhi Biker Remained In Pit For 8 Hours; Five People Knew, But No One Tried To Rescue

A sub-contractor linked to the project, Rajesh Kumar Prajapati (47), has been arrested and booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

8 Feb 2026 10:46 am
Man Disguised In Burqa Caught Travelling In Mumbai Local's Ladies Compartment | Video

A man in a burqa entered the ladies compartment near Ghatkopar, causing panic. A complaint has been filed and the GRP and RPF are searching for the suspect.

8 Feb 2026 10:35 am
Father Of Ghaziabad Teens Married Three Sisters; 2015 Live-In Partner Suicide Case Resurfaces

Adding new dimensions to the investigation, police said the girls father, Chetan Kumar, had earlier been linked to another suicide case in 2015 involving his live-in partner.

8 Feb 2026 10:15 am
Modi Govt Kicks Off Mega Dam Project On Chenab After Pausing Indus Treaty With Pakistan | Exclusive

News18 has accessed NHPC documents inviting companies on February 5 to build theSawalkote Hydroelectric Project in the Udhampur and Ramban districts of J&K

8 Feb 2026 10:00 am
'No Double Standards, No Compromise': PM Modi On Terrorism, Peace In Indo-Pacific Region

During his visit to Malaysia, PM Narendra Modi said the Indo-Pacific region is committed to development, peace, and stability, and India gives priority to ASEAN centrality

8 Feb 2026 9:53 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Samrudhi SM 41 Winning Numbers For February 8, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Samrudhi SM 41 lottery result will be declared today, on Sunday, February 8. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

8 Feb 2026 9:00 am
PM Modi Receives Ceremonial Welcome, Guard Of Honour In Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur | Video

PM Modi received a grand welcome in Kuala Lumpur. India and Malaysia will hold bilateral talks today to boost ties between the two countries.

8 Feb 2026 8:20 am
India Could Be One Of The Best Choices For Legal Migration To Europe: Greek Defence Minister

Beyond migration, Dendias reflected on the historical and cultural links between Greece and India, referencing Alexander the Greats expedition to the region.

8 Feb 2026 7:43 am
Main Accused In AAP Leader's Murder Case Arrested After Encounter In Amritsar, Pistol Seized

In a retaliatory fire by the police, the accused in Lucky Oberoi's murder sustained a gunshot injury. A .30-bore pistol has been seized from him.

8 Feb 2026 7:24 am
China Conducted Secret Nuclear Test Days After Galwan Clash In 2020: US

US Under Secretary of State Thomas G DiNanno said China conducted one such yield-producing nuclear test on June 22, 2020.

8 Feb 2026 7:17 am
At Least 2 Injured, 20 Feared Trapped As Restaurant Building Collapses In Kota

Ambulances, fire brigade personnel and disaster response teams were also rushed to the site.

7 Feb 2026 11:28 pm