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Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' levels
Delhi's air quality slipped to a 'moderate' level with an AQI of 197, while Anand Vihar and RK Puram recorded 'poor' AQI levels.
Bomb scare on IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Shillong
A handwritten bomb threat note was discovered on an IndiGo flight at Kolkata airport, leading to passenger evacuation and significant delays.
Ambanis, Tendulkar attend Vikram Salgaocar's wedding; Kokilaben recalls in memoir
Vikram Salgaocar, the eldest grandchild of Dhirubhai Ambani, recently tied the knot in a ceremony that captivated national attention.
Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' levels again
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has slipped into the "poor" category at 211. Forecasts predict a continued poor AQI for the next six days.
Noida cops bust betting racket with links to bomb threats
Noida Police have arrested six members of an online betting fraud gang, with a seized phone revealing threatening emails sent to Delhi schools.
Man kills son to take revenge on wife in UP
A 30-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly killing his seven-month-old son due to suspicions over the child's paternity.
CBSE's big change: Class 12 board exams to be digitized
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce digital 'On-Screen Marking' for Class 12 exams from 2026.
Bengaluru's meat shops, slaughterhouses to remain closed on Mahashivratri
In observance of Mahashivratri on February 15, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has enforced a city-wide ban on meat sales and animal slaughter.
3 youths killed, 1 critically injured in motorcycle collision
Three individuals died and one was critically injured following a head-on collision between two motorcycles in Rajasthan's Pali district.
Ahmedabad girl dies after trying to call off engagement
A 17-year-old girl was brutally murdered in Ahmedabad by her boyfriend, who subsequently informed both their fathers about the crime, leading to his arrest.
CBSE's latest advisory for Class 10, 12 board exams
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory for the board exams starting February 17, 2026.
Fuel prices in India remain unchanged: Check today's rates
Petrol and diesel prices for various Indian cities on February 14, 2026 have been updated by OMCs. The daily revision reflects global crude oil and currency fluctuations.
Bank holiday today: Check if your nearest branch is open
Banks across India, including SBI, PNB, ICICI Bank, HDFC bank and other private and public lenders are closed today, Saturday 14th February due to the second Saturday bank holiday.
Bill Gates to visit Mumbai for malaria vaccination review
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to visit Mumbai on February 16, signing a MoU with the state government and reviewing the city's malaria eradication programme.
No salary for employees with unpaid water bills in Jammu
Jammu administration has mandated its employees to settle their outstanding water bills before receiving their salaries for February and March.
PM Modi shifts office from iconic South Block to Noida
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Seva Teerth, the new home for the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), while the historic South Block prepares to become a world-class museum.
News portal owner absconding in Mahua-PR case arrested
Krishnanagar police have declared the circulated screenshots of a supposed chat involving TMC MP Mahua Moitra as fake, following a digital forensic examination.
Ajit Pawar's crash prompts DGCA to tighten VIP flight rules
Following the fatal Baramati crash, the Indian government has begun reviewing guidelines for VIP flights to identify potential safety gaps.
Teacher suspended after cook seen diluting kids' milk
In a shocking incident, 50 students at a government primary school in Mahoba were served milk diluted with water, violating the mid-day meal scheme norms.
Teacher-student sexual assault: Doctor can't escape POCSO charges
A special court has rejected a discharge application from a West Bengal doctor accused of aiding in a student's sexual assault by his teacher.
Indian Railways to float ₹18,000cr tender for renewable energy
The Indian Railways is set to invite bids for 3GW renewable energy projects worth ₹18,000 crore, aiming to become a net zero carbon emitter by 2030.
Baramati crash site becomes a spot for Pawar tributes
Two weeks after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's fatal plane crash, the site has become an unexpected landmark, attracting visitors from far and wide.
Sandeep Chakravorty likely to be new India envoy to Bangladesh
Senior Indian diplomat and current ambassador to Indonesia, Sandeep Chakravorty, is expected to be appointed as the next high commissioner to Bangladesh.
MCD to remove stray cattle from AI summit venues
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to remove stray cattle from various locations ahead of the upcoming AI Summit. The operation will continue until February 20th.
Delhi's air quality to dip over weekend; IMD predicts relief
Delhi's air quality has worsened to a 'moderate' level with predictions of it dropping to 'poor' by Sunday. Concurrently, the city's minimum temperature is forecasted to rise.
Indian woman finally back with Pakistani husband after weeks
Sarabjit Kaur, a woman from Kapurthala, Punjab, has been released from a shelter home in Lahore and reunited with her Pakistani husband.
Hampi Utsav 2026 begins with minor fire, Siddaramaiah makes announcement
A fire broke out during the Hampi Festival inauguration attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, but was swiftly controlled with no injuries reported.
Light rain, fog likely in Tamil Nadu: Check details
The Regional Meteorological Centre anticipates a rare low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, potentially causing light showers in Tamil Nadu by February 18.
Punjab's ₹144cr Guru Ravidas memorial kickstarts year-long celebration
The Punjab government has outlined a year-long plan to commemorate the 650th 'Parkash Purb' of Guru Ravidas, aiming to spread his teachings globally.
Finland's PM to attend AI Impact Summit in India
Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is set to visit India from February 17 to 20, attending the AI Impact Summit and meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India's 1st global AI summit kicks off next week
An India-France Business Dialogue in London has set the stage for the upcoming AI Impact Summit, a first-of-its-kind international artificial intelligence gathering, in New Delhi.
PM Modi inaugurates new PMO office, says 'no colonial mindset'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new 'PMO Seva Teerth', emphasizing its representation of liberation from colonial mindset and dedication to public service.
Hindu activists vandalize Indore college hosting pre-Valentine's Day event
A group of Hindu activists vandalized the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in Indore on February 13, 2026.
Former Mukhtar Ansari gang member shot dead in UP
A former shooter of the Mukhtar Ansari gang was gunned down in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh.
MoRTH revises toll charges on partially operational national expressways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revised toll charges on partially operational National Expressways across India.
Lucknow student returning from farewell mows down bystanders; 6-year-old dies
A Class 12 student in Lucknow, Gaurav Singh, allegedly lost control of his speeding car on Thursday evening, hitting a group of pedestrians and parked vehicles, according to NDTV.
'Will take appropriate action': MEA on Trump video mocking Modi
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has responded to a resurfaced video of United States President Donald Trump.
Delhi: 3 schools receive bomb threats, second incident within week
Three schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Friday morning, leading to the evacuation of students and staff, Hindustan Times reported.
Bhopal minor gang-raped in 4 cars; filmed, blackmailed
A horrific incident of gang rape has come to light in Bhopal, where a minor studying in class 11 was raped inside four different vehicles, according to a report by India Today.
India rises 10 spots to 75th in passport power rankings
India's passport has climbed to the 75th position in the Henley Passport Index, up from last year's 85th position.
Delhi's temperature drops to 9.8°C; AQI rises to 188
Delhi's air quality and temperature underwent minor changes on Friday.
Defense panel clears ₹10,000cr deal for 288 S-400 missile systems
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has formalized Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the purchase of 288 S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia.
India to get 'zero tariff' US textile deal: Piyush Goyal
India is set to get textile-related trade benefits from the United States, similar to those given to Bangladesh.
Karnataka: 7 die in multi-vehicle pile-up near Hoskote
A devastating road accident near M Satyavara village in Hoskote taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, claimed seven lives on Friday morning.
Which central government offices will Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan accommodate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new administrative building complexes, Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2, on Friday.
'Amendments reflect shared understanding...': MEA on US trade factsheet changes
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday clarified that recent changes in a White House fact sheet on the interim India-US trade framework do not alter the fundamental understanding between the two nations.
Lamborghini case: Kanpur tycoon's son released just hours after arrest
Shivam Mishra, the son of Kanpur tobacco magnate KK Mishra, has been granted bail by a Kanpur court.
Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away
Sarla Maheshwari, a veteran news anchor of Doordarshan, has passed away at the age of 71.
UN report links Pakistan-based JeM to Red Fort attack
A United Nations sanctions monitoring report has linked the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to a deadly attack near Delhi's Red Fort last year.
Air India crash 'intentional act,' not technical defect: Report
Investigators probing the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad have reportedly concluded that the incident was an "intentional act" and not a technical defect.
Tobacco tycoon's son arrested days after Lamborghini crashed into crowd
Shivam Mishra, the son of Kanpur tobacco businessman KK Mishra, has been arrested after his Lamborghini crashed into pedestrians last week, injuring six people in the city's upscale Gwaltoli area.
Bharat Bandh today: Check which services face disruption
India is gearing up for a nationwide strike today, led by various central trade unions and farmers' organizations.
Mumbai's new musical road sings 'Jai Ho' when you pass
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has inaugurated India's first "musical road" on the Mumbai Coastal Road.
120 students hospitalized in UP after National Deworming Day drive
Over 120 students were hospitalized in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts after a deworming drive on February 10.
3 fall prey to tantrik's 'dhanvarsha' promise; consume poisoned laddoos
Three people were found dead inside a parked car near the Peeragarhi flyover in northwest Delhi on Sunday.
US removes map showing PoK as part of India
The United States Trade Representative's (USTR) office has removed a map that showed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin as part of India.
15 cholera cases force survey of 2,700 homes in Gujarat
An outbreak of cholera has been confirmed in Jamnagar city, Gujarat, with 15 cases reported and 31 people hospitalized.
Delhi Police issues notice to Penguin amid Naravane memoir row
The Delhi Police Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin India amid a row surrounding the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane.
10 schools in Chandigarh, Mohali receive bomb threats
Ten schools in Chandigarh and Mohali received bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing authorities to suspend classes as a precautionary measure.
Delhi laborer dies after falling into open 14-foot-deep manhole
A 30-year-old daily wage laborer, Birju Kumar, died after falling into an open manhole in Rohini's Sector 32, Delhi, on Tuesday, days after a 25-year-old man died after falling into a pit in Janakpuri.
'Vande Mataram' now mandatory at all government events, schools
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released new guidelines for the observance of India's National Song, Vande Mataram.
IRCTC launches resume/retry booking feature: How it helps you?
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a new feature on its iPAY app to tackle failed transactions.
Former Army chief General Naravane breaks silence surrounding memoir
Former Indian Army chief General MM Naravane has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding his unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny.
'Lamborghini had issues': Tycoon defends son after crash injured 6
Kanpur tobacco tycoon KK Mishra has claimed that his son, Shivam, was not behind the wheel when the Lamborghini crashed in Kanpur, leaving six injured and sparking a police investigation.
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: India ranks 91st among 182 countries
India has been ranked 91st out of 182 countries and territories in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025.
Hansraj principal decks up college for son's wedding; students protest
Hansraj College in Delhi has been transformed into a wedding venue for the son of Principal Rama Sharma.
What's happening in Manipur? Gunfire, arson reported for 3rd day
The Manipur government has suspended internet services in Ukhrul district, including mobile, broadband, VPN, and VSAT connections, for five days as a precautionary measure after the situation in the Litan area remained tense for the third day on Tuesday.
5 of family found dead in Mathura, suicide pact suspected
In a shocking incident, five members of a family were found dead in their home in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on Tuesday, NDTV reported.
Rare Andaman mud volcano erupts after years, scientists on alert
A mud volcano erupted in Diglipur, Andaman Islands, an event that is considered rare.
Bodyguards rushed to tycoon's son after Lamborghini crash
New footage has emerged showing bodyguards of Shivam Mishra, the son of a tobacco tycoon, hurrying to his aid after his Lamborghini was involved in an accident in Kanpur.
'Words wrong, but...': HDFC staffer apologizes after viral 'thakur' video
After a video from HDFC Bank's Panki branch in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, featuring Aastha Singh, went viral on social media, internet users have made it the subject of commentary and debate.
Delhi 'baba' under radar after 3 found dead inside car
The Delhi Police are investigating the mysterious deaths of three people found inside a parked car on the Peeragarhi flyover.
'We haven't sold or published Gen Naravane's unapproved book': Penguin
Penguin Random House India has clarified that it hasn't published or sold any copies of former Chief of Army Staff Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir, Four Stars of Destiny.
India's oil imports guided by 'national interests': Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said that India's oil imports will be guided by "national interests."
Nationwide general strike on February 12, unions expect 30cr participants
A joint platform of 10 central trade unions has announced a nationwide general strike on February 12, PTI reported.
Bihar: 4 minor girls die by suicide after parental scolding
In a tragic incident in a Dalit settlement in the Haspura police station area, Aurangabad district, Bihar, four girls allegedly died by suicide on January 29.
Banks must alert customers to suspicious transactions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has emphasized the responsibility of banks to alert customers of suspicious transactions and discussed the need for mechanisms to do so.
Gamer's blood pressure hits 300 during PUBG, dies from hemorrhage
A 22-year-old man, identified as Mohammad Kaif, died after suffering a brain hemorrhage while playing an online game.
Surajkund swing collapse sparks arrests, India's first ride safety policy
The Haryana government has announced plans to introduce India's first comprehensive fair ride safety policy after a tragic incident at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela.
Ayodhya terror plot accused killed inside jail by fellow inmate
Abdul Rahman, a 20-year-old terror suspect arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on Ayodhya's Ram Temple, was murdered inside Faridabad's Neemka Jail.
Will ensure security of every Kuki-Zo visiting Meitei-dominated Imphal: CM
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has assured the safety of all Kuki-Zo community members visiting Meitei-dominated Imphal.
Punjab law student kills classmate, then turns gun on himself
In a shocking incident, a first-year law student at Usma Law College in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, shot dead his classmate and then turned the gun on himself.
India, Seychelles sign $175M special economic package, other MoUs
India and Seychelles have signed a $175 million Special Economic Package to support projects in social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defense, and maritime security.
Bihar: Male students mob woman reporter outside exam center
A woman television reporter was mobbed by a group of male students outside a Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) exam center.
Kanpur tobacco tycoon's son crashes Lamborghini; FIR names 'unknown person'
A recent Lamborghini crash in Kanpur has raised eyebrows after an FIR was filed against an "unknown person."
Ghaziabad Police bust fake Himalaya Drug ring across 2 states
The Ghaziabad police have busted a major counterfeit drug operation after receiving a complaint from the Himalayan company about fake versions of its product, Liv.52, being sold in the market, Hindustan Times reported.
'Not to teach students but...': Modi on 'Pariksha pe Charcha'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students across India during the second episode of the ninth season of "Pariksha Pe Charcha." The first episode was held on February 6.
'Bharat Ratna's prestige will rise with Savarkar honor': Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that the Bharat Ratna award would gain more prestige if conferred to Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
After Ajit Pawar's death, Centre begins inspection of 400 airstrips
The Civil Aviation Ministry has launched a nationwide inspection of around 400 uncontrolled airstrips in India.
'In memory of Afzal Guru': 9 Delhi schools receive bomb-threats
Nine schools across Delhi received bomb threats on Monday morning, prompting emergency evacuations and security measures.
20 houses gutted, firing, stone pelting in Manipur district
As many as 20 houses were reportedly gutted after clashes erupted between two tribal communities, Tangkhul and Kuki, in Manipur's Ukhrul district.
Tobacco tycoon's 'intoxicated' son rams Lamborghini into pedestrians; 6 injured
A Lamborghini crashed into pedestrians and several vehicles on VIP Road in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, leaving six people injured on Sunday afternoon.
UP court acquits 22 in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case
A court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has acquitted 22 people accused in a murder, loot, and arson case related to the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots owing to a lack of evidence.
Modi government's FY27 capex to focus on these sectors
The Indian government's capital expenditure (capex) for the fiscal year 2026-27 will be focused on sectors such as shipbuilding, national highways, railways, and metro train projects.
'Naxalism will be completely eradicated before March 31': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed confidence that the Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh would be completely eradicated by March 31.
Kerala: History-sheeter, gang extort 'goonda tax' from spa, rape employee
A spa employee in Thiruvalla, Kerala, was allegedly gang-raped by a six-member gang on February 1.
'1.25cr Bangladeshi Hindus have global support ready': Mohan Bhagwat warns
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has extended global support to Hindus in Bangladesh if they choose to fight for their rights.
Bhagwat backs US-India trade deal, says 'protect farmers' interests'
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has backed the India-United States interim trade deal in principle.
2 dead, 15 rescued after restaurant building collapses in Kota
A three-story building in Kota, Rajasthan, collapsed on Saturday night, killing at least two people.
India likely to approve purchase of 114 Rafale jets
India is likely to approve a deal for the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit later this month, India Today reported, citing sources.
MP: Speeding Audi runs over family on motorcycle, 3 killed
In a tragic incident, three members of a family, identified by the surname Vishwakarma, were killed in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district on Saturday evening.
Government spends only 40% flagship schemes' funds in 9 months
The Indian government has reportedly spent only 40% of the budgeted amount for its major schemes in the first nine months of the current fiscal year.