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Nigeria announces arrival of 100 U.S. soldiers

The Ministry did not specify when the U.S. military trainers arrived or were due to arrive

17 Feb 2026 4:53 am
3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at hockey rink in U.S.s Rhode Island

Pawtucket Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalised in critical condition

17 Feb 2026 4:14 am
T20 World Cup: Rashid Khan becomes first cricketer to take 700 wickets in T20s

The Afghanistan skipper achieved the feat during the 16th over in the first innings when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan by a hit-wicket

17 Feb 2026 3:41 am
Morikawa ends title drought as Bhatia finishes tied sixth

After six players shared the lead at various stages in a dramatic final round, Collin Morikawa seized control with back-to-back birdies, including a decisive 4-iron from 235 yards on the par-5 18th

17 Feb 2026 3:24 am
Unemployment in India rises slightly to 5% in January: Government survey

The UR (unemployment rate) or joblessness recorded a marginal increase in January in both rural and urban areas, showed the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)

17 Feb 2026 3:09 am
M.P. Assemblys Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governors address

The days proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs January 28 directive

17 Feb 2026 2:45 am
Advance of AI creating a governance responsibility

Ajay Kumar Sood noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a childs development, mental health and education over time

17 Feb 2026 2:10 am
Indias federalism is in need of a structural reset

There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance

17 Feb 2026 1:39 am
A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all

There is an attempt in Budget 2026 to rebalance Indias financial system by moving risks away from banks and into markets

17 Feb 2026 1:38 am
Only Stalin can consolidate INDIA bloc to help Rahul become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart, he says. He criticises Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, K.C. Venugopal and Pawan Khera.

17 Feb 2026 1:34 am
Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund

ULBs need more administrative capacity before they can tap the market

17 Feb 2026 1:30 am
Transatlantic strains: On Europe and the U.S.

Europe should engage with the wider world to reduce dependence on the U.S.

17 Feb 2026 1:29 am
Transitioning to green steel

The technology exists, the green premium is manageable, and there is market readiness

17 Feb 2026 1:27 am
Inclusive politics in an age of division

Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation

17 Feb 2026 1:18 am
Greater Chennai Corporation unveils first Climate Budget, plans outlay of 7,200 crore

According to the report, the civic body has earmarked 3,190.61 crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2025-26; out of this amount, 1,341.2 crore has been identified as climate-relevant spending

17 Feb 2026 1:17 am
With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

The J&K government hasmade aproposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not possible because of the Indus Water Treaty

17 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Greater Chennai Police destroy over 2,000 kg of ganja

A total of 2,119.65 kg of contraband ganja seized in 448 NDPS Act cases by different police stations across the city were destroyed

17 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Dispute over admit cards resolved: Education Minister Ashish Sood

Announcement after AAP stir over denial of admit cards to studentsdue to appear for Class 10, 12 exams starting today citing non-payment of fee

17 Feb 2026 12:52 am
BJP seeks apology from Priyank Kharge for projecting coastal belt in poor light with communal tag

The party takes strong exception to Mr. Kharge likening the RSS and BJP to a devil and its shadow

17 Feb 2026 12:51 am
Woman who lost son in accident pleads for justice on social media

23-year-old died after his bike was allegedly hit by a car driven by a minor in Delhis Dwarka on February 3

17 Feb 2026 12:47 am
Godfather and Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies

17 Feb 2026 12:45 am
Delhi L-G, CM inaugurate multi-level parking facility in Nehru Place

Developed by the Delhi Development Authority under the Nehru Place redevelopment plan, it aims to streamline parking in the area that records an average daily footfall of over 1.3 lakh

17 Feb 2026 12:43 am
Panel on Union-State relations submits initial report to CM

The report made out a case for decentralisation and State autonomy and outlined among other things issues relating to amendment of the Constitution; territorial integrity of States, the Governor, and delimitation

17 Feb 2026 12:01 am
FEMA adjudicating authority imposes 184 crore penalty on NewsClick, its founder

The adjudication proceedings were initiated on a complaint under Section 16 of FEMA filed by the ED alleging contraventions of FEMA and the rules and regulations pertaining to the receipt and utilisation of foreign funds

16 Feb 2026 11:59 pm
Aequs Group to invest 4,000 crore; NMB-Minebea India Private Limited 1,980 crore in Tamil Nadu

Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa says the Aequs project would beIndias first fully vertically integrated aircraft engine manufacturing project

16 Feb 2026 11:59 pm
Municipal chiefs elections expose Congress-BJP power pact: Harish Rao

The former minister says Congress and BJP have shunned their ideologies for power in Telangana; he asks Congress whether joining hands with BJP is the change it promised

16 Feb 2026 11:56 pm
Former Puducherry CM challenges Amit Shah to give proof of corruption during Congress government

Supporting Mr. Narayanasamys demand, V. Vaithilingam said the Home Minister has levelled unsubstantiated charges to hide the misdeeds of the AINRC-BJP government in the Union Territory

16 Feb 2026 11:52 pm
Security beefed up as courts in Uttar Pradesh receive bomb threat emails

The 18 districts which received the threats include Lucknow, Varanasi, Moradabad, Meerut, Ayodhya among others

16 Feb 2026 11:47 pm
Farmers in Villupuram, Puducherry call for early steps to repair Sornavur anicut across Thenpennai River

The anicut is a vital structure from where the water is diverted to the Bangaru Vaickal bringing water to several irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry including the major tank of Bahour

16 Feb 2026 11:47 pm
Power shutdown in parts of Puducherry today

Power supply will also be affected between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. in some areas due to maintenance work in 22 KV Villianur Sedharapet interlinking feeder

16 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
Rat-hole mine blast: 57 FIRs and 15,000 tonnes illegal coal seized in Meghalaya

Conrad K. Sangma presents enforcement figures in a statement in the 60-member Assembly

16 Feb 2026 11:44 pm
ASHA workers stage protest in Puducherry

The health workers are demanding permanent jobs with a monthly pay of 8,000

16 Feb 2026 11:43 pm
India vs. Pakistan a rivalry only in reams of newsprint

Matches between the sides were gripping affairs but that seems to be a thing of the past; the former holds a perfect 8-0 record in ODI World Cups and an 8-1 advantage in the T20 showpiece; Sundays contest in Colombo showed the increasing gulf in terms of quality

16 Feb 2026 11:40 pm
Nepal launches campaigns for first post-uprising polls

The ousted former Prime Minister's bid to return to power 73-year-old Marxist leader K.P. Sharma Oli - is being challenged on his home turf by a rapper-turned-mayor casting himself as a symbol of youth-driven political change, 35-year-old Balendra Shah

16 Feb 2026 11:40 pm
SRIHER sets up centre of excellence for craniofacial care

The Centre offers advanced and holistic treatment for patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and complex craniofacial conditions

16 Feb 2026 11:37 pm
16 Feb 2026 11:36 pm
Congress veteran Aiyar comes down on partys State, national leadership

He says he will retract his prediction of a third term for CM Pinarayi Vijayan if the Congress endorses Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan as the UDFs Chief Minister candidate. Aiyar also paints a grim picture of UDFs electoral prospects

16 Feb 2026 11:19 pm