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22 Feb 2026
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2 JeM terrorists, possibly commander Saifullah Baloch, gunned down

Following the successful 'Operation Trashi-I', the Jaish-e-Mohammed network in Jammu is reportedly in panic mode, with its communication and hideouts exposed.

22 Feb 2026
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'Boyfriend' brutally abused, sexually assaulted, and held captive in Gurugram

A 19-year-old student from Tripura was allegedly confined and abused by her live-in partner in Gurugram, triggering a police investigation.

22 Feb 2026
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Lathmar Holi 2026: Mathura police go all out to ensure

To prevent potential riots during Mathura's Holi celebrations, including the famous 'Lathmar Holi', extensive security measures are being implemented.

22 Feb 2026
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Punjab: Serving Army man, ex-cop among 6 arrested for drug

Six people, including an Army man and a dismissed Punjab Police officer, were arrested in connection with a Pakistan-backed heroin trafficking network in Punjab.

22 Feb 2026
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Youth stabbed to death for asking locals to stop making

A 19-year-old in Ahmedabad was fatally stabbed following a dispute over noise near his home, leading to the swift arrest of two accused individuals.

22 Feb 2026
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Thane man threatened with ₹10cr extortion demand by Bishnoi

A prominent Thane builder received a Rs 10 crore extortion threat from an unidentified caller claiming to be part of the "Bishnoi group".

22 Feb 2026
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Rain, thunderstorms likely in southern Bengal districts

A depression forming in the Bay of Bengal is expected to trigger light to moderate rain across several districts, including Kolkata, on Monday and Tuesday.

22 Feb 2026
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India busts major LeT conspiracy with Bangladesh link

Shabbir Ahmad Lone, a Bangladesh-based handler of eight arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba suspects, was reportedly in direct contact with the group's top leadership, including Hafiz Saeed.

22 Feb 2026
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Delhi: 18-year-old shot dead in Azadpur

An 18-year-old Delhi resident, returning home from a wedding, was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in Azadpur area; police investigation is underway.

22 Feb 2026
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Uttarakhand: BJP MLA, education director clash over school name change

Dehradun police have registered a counter FIR in an assault case involving BJP MLA Umesh Sharma Kau and director of elementary education Ajay Naudiyal.

22 Feb 2026
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Maoist leader Devuji surrenders with 20 cadres in Telangana

The surrender of top CPI (Maoist) leaders, Devujee and Sanghram, has left the banned outfit's leadership structure on the brink of collapse.

22 Feb 2026
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Rajasthan: 3 men running illegal firecracker factory arrested

Three individuals were arrested following a deadly explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Rajasthan, revealing a link to unlicensed imports from China.

22 Feb 2026
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Lutyens's statue to be replaced by Rajagopalachari's at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the replacement of British architect Edwin Lutyens' statue with that of India's first governor-general, C Rajagopalachari, in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

22 Feb 2026
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School charged after girl died by suicide due to bullying

The owner, principal, and a teacher of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur have been named as accused in the suicide case of a nine-year-old student.

22 Feb 2026
Odisha

Odisha: Ex-lover abducts bride at gunpoint, groom left stranded

A newly married woman was allegedly abducted at gunpoint by her ex-lover in Odisha's Bolangir district on Sunday morning.

22 Feb 2026
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News: India's 1st AI summit wraps up with big announcements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the India AI Impact Summit a pivotal moment in shaping global use of artificial intelligence.

22 Feb 2026
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Rajasthan: 13-year-old girl found dead, locals suspect rape-murder

A 13-year-old girl was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Bikaner, Rajasthan, leading to local protests amid allegations of rape.

22 Feb 2026
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Terror plot linked to LeT, Bangladesh extremists foiled: 8 arrested

The Delhi Police's Special Cell recently foiled a significant terrorist plot linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba, arresting eight suspects during a 10-day operation.

22 Feb 2026
Telangana

'No leader of this rank...': Who is surrendered Maoist Devuji?

Thippiri Tirupathi alias Devuji, the 62-year-old highest-ranking member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), has surrendered in Telangana, according to various media reports that cite the Telangana Police.

22 Feb 2026
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Maoist leader Devji, 16 others, surrender to Telangana Police: Report

In a significant blow to the Maoist movement in Chhattisgarh, supreme commander Devji and 17 other Naxalites have surrendered to Telangana Police.

22 Feb 2026
Indian Army

J&K: JeM commander Saifullah among 2 terrorists killed

Security forces have neutralized two terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander Saifullah, in an encounter in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

22 Feb 2026
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Dehradun woman duped of ₹3cr by WhatsApp scammers posing as CBI officers

A 70-year-old woman in Dehradun was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 3 crore by cyber criminals posing as CBI officers, under the guise of a 'digital arrest'.

22 Feb 2026
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'Gujarat tourists' Mishmi Hills incident goes viral, sparks outrage

A viral video allegedly shows tourists from Gujarat verbally abusing staff at Mishmi Hills Resort in Arunachal Pradesh, sparking widespread online outrage.

22 Feb 2026
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Congress governments couldn't finalize international deals due to scams: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserts that the world, once hesitant due to past government scams, now places greater faith in India's current administration.

22 Feb 2026
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Bird flu scare in Bihar as 366 crows die

Recent crow fatalities in Patna and Bhagalpur districts of Bihar have sparked new concerns over potential H5N1 avian influenza spread, leading to heightened containment efforts.

22 Feb 2026
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JeM commander Saifullah killed in J&K's Kishtwar

In a significant victory for security forces, Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Saifullah was among two terrorists eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar region.

22 Feb 2026
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IAF's massive exercise Vayushakti-26 to showcase combat prowess next week

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct Exercise Vayushakti-26 in February 2026, demonstrating its operational capabilities with a full-spectrum air power display.

22 Feb 2026
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India's 1st regional rapid train is here: All you need

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the introduction of rapid rail services has reduced travel time between Delhi and Meerut to approximately 45-50 minutes.

22 Feb 2026
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PM Modi launches projects worth ₹12,930cr in Meerut

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth around ₹12,930 crore in Meerut. The PM highlighted the BJP's work culture of timely project completion.

22 Feb 2026
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Ajit Pawar crash probe report to be out by February 28

The preliminary report on the plane crash that killed NCP leader Ajit Pawar is set to be released on or before February 28, according to Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol.

22 Feb 2026
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NGT warns of waterborne diseases as sewage leaks into canal

Delhi's potable water supply, carried by Diversion Drain Number-8 (DD-8), is under threat due to contamination from a neighboring sewage drain in Haryana.

22 Feb 2026
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Delhi: Taxi flips over after colliding with motorcycle

A speeding taxi collided with a motorcycle in Delhi, causing the car to flip and hang from a tree, as captured on nearby CCTV.

22 Feb 2026
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ICG seizes foreign ship with ₹5cr smuggled cigarettes near Dwarka

The Indian Coast Guard intercepted an Iranian boat off Gujarat, seizing 200 cartons of foreign cigarettes worth nearly Rs 5 crore.

22 Feb 2026
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'Regrettable': Academics slam Youth Congress for protesting at AI summit

Over a hundred academics nationwide have condemned the Indian Youth Congress protest at the India AI Impact Summit, calling it a "serious lack of judgement".

22 Feb 2026
Ghaziabad

Watch: PM Modi flags off Namo Bharat RRTS, Meerut Metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and Meerut Metro.

22 Feb 2026
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Delhi, North India to see mini heatwave this week

As spring rapidly recedes, Delhi is bracing for a significant rise in temperatures, with the mercury expected to hit 31 degrees Celsius by next week.

22 Feb 2026
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Kerala's youngest organ donor: 10-month-old baby girl saves 5 lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to 10-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham, Kerala's youngest organ donor, during his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat.

22 Feb 2026
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'Vocal for Local': PM Modi's latest mantra for festival shopping

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges citizens to prioritize local products during festive celebrations, promoting self-reliance and supporting India's 'Vocal for Local' initiative.

22 Feb 2026
Uttar Pradesh

UP: 3 killed, 15 injured in head-on collision of buses

A tragic accident occurred on the Bareilly-Mathura highway in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, early Sunday morning. A private bus carrying wedding guests collided head-on with a state-run roadways bus.

22 Feb 2026
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Man arrested for torturing, threatening, and recording nude videos of woman

A 19-year-old student in Gurugram was brutally assaulted by her boyfriend who set her private parts on fire. The victim managed to alert her mother and escape the ordeal.

22 Feb 2026
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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi recalls Jayalalithaa's contributions

In his 131st Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the role of AI in various sectors, paid tribute to Jayalalithaa, and shared a message for students.

22 Feb 2026
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Madhya Pradesh: Drunk driver hits multiple vehicles, injures 4 people

A 22-year-old drunk driver injured four people, including himself, after hitting multiple vehicles in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

22 Feb 2026
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Refund for tolls charged during Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic jam

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will refund Rs 5.16 crore in toll charges to 1.2 lakh commuters caught in a recent Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic jam.

22 Feb 2026
Chhattisgarh

Telangana police claim Maoist general secretary successor Devji has surrendered

Telangana police have reportedly achieved a breakthrough in their anti-Maoist operations with the surrender of Devji, also known as Tippiri Tirupati.

22 Feb 2026
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'Your worth isn't determined by your mark sheet': Modi to students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged students to stay confident and focused during exams, emphasizing that their worth is not defined by their marks.

22 Feb 2026
Odisha

Odisha: 5 police personnel killed in road accident

Five police personnel were killed and three others critically injured when a speeding trailer-truck collided with their PCR van in Jharsuguda, Odisha, early Sunday morning, The Indian Express reported.

22 Feb 2026
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Mann Ki Baat: Modi warns against 'digital arrest scams'

In his 131st 'Mann Ki Baat' speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to stay vigilant against digital arrest scams.

22 Feb 2026
Delhi

Tripura teen's live-in partner subjected her to horrific torture 

A 19-year-old woman from Tripura is undergoing treatment at a Delhi hospital after being brutally tortured by her live-in partner, identified as Shivam.

22 Feb 2026
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UP: 3 dead, 15 injured in bus collision

A private bus carrying a wedding party collided with a state-run bus in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in three fatalities and 15 injuries.

22 Feb 2026
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Bengaluru's air quality swings from 'good' to 'moderate'

Bengaluru's air quality has worsened again, with the AQI reaching 125, triggering fresh health concerns among residents and experts.

22 Feb 2026
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Meghalaya mine blast: SIT probing illegal mining, coal seizure

Meghalaya Police have confiscated over 17,000 metric tonnes of illegally mined coal and 25.5 kg of explosives in East Jaintia Hills following a fatal mine blast.

22 Feb 2026
Delhi

PM to inaugurate NaMo Bharat train service, Meerut Metro today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the NaMo Bharat train service and the Meerut Metro in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

22 Feb 2026
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'India using AI to save ancient knowledge': PM Modi

PM Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat segment, emphasized the global admiration for India's efforts in preserving ancient knowledge and its integration into modern technology.

22 Feb 2026
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Terror plot busted; Bangladesh national among 8 men arrested

Eight suspects, including Bangladeshi nationals, have been arrested for allegedly plotting a major terror conspiracy in Delhi.

22 Feb 2026
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Yogi Adityanath to visit Singapore, Japan on 1st foreign trip

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Singapore and Japan for four days, aiming to position Uttar Pradesh as India's manufacturing hub and attract foreign investments.

22 Feb 2026
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AI Impact Summit: Delhi hotels charge up to ₹30L/night

Hotel room rents in Delhi soared last week due to the AI Impact Summit, a major wedding season, and the T20 World Cup, highlighting the city's growing global significance.

22 Feb 2026
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Sharad Pawar readmitted to hospital for throat infection, stubborn cough

Veteran Nationalist Congress Party leader, Sharadcharandra Pawar, has been readmitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic Hospital due to deteriorating health conditions.

22 Feb 2026
Aadhaar

Delhi Police bust Lashkar-linked terror module in Tamil Nadu

The Delhi Police have busted a terror module with links to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Bangladesh-based extremist groups.

22 Feb 2026
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India is rapidly emerging as an AI powerhouse: Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, recently emphasized India's rapid transformation from a consumer to a builder of AI technology at Express Adda.

22 Feb 2026
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Mann Ki Baat #131: When and how to listen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation in the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat.

22 Feb 2026
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BHU student shot at, claims 2 expelled students ordered attack

Late Saturday night, unidentified individuals fired shots at a student on the Banaras Hindu University campus, leading to heightened tensions and protests.

22 Feb 2026
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6 ISI, Bangladesh terror group links suspects held in TN

Six individuals with suspected links to Pakistan's ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist groups have been arrested in Tamil Nadu, India for allegedly planning a major terror attack.

22 Feb 2026
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Modi's Israel visit: India to ramp up defense ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Israel this week, the first in eight years, with a primary focus on strategic security and military-technology collaboration.

22 Feb 2026
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Karnataka may ban mobile phones in schools, colleges

The Karnataka government is contemplating a ban on mobile phone usage for students under 16, due to concerns about social media addiction and increased drug exposure.

22 Feb 2026
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Fuel prices: Check today's rates for petrol and diesel

Petrol and diesel prices for February 22, 2026 have been updated by OMCs. The latest rates reflect global crude oil prices and currency exchange rates.

22 Feb 2026
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Odisha: 5 cops killed, 3 injured in road accident

Five police officers were killed and three critically injured in Odisha's Jharsuguda district when a speeding trailer collided with their patrol vehicle.

22 Feb 2026
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PM Modi inaugurates Delhi-Meerut RRTS, Meerut Metro

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and the Meerut Metro project commence operations today, offering high-speed connectivity and modern features.

22 Feb 2026
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Metro station coming up in central Delhi; know diversions

A significant stretch in Lutyens’ Delhi will be closed for a year from February 23, 2026, due to the construction of a new underground metro station.

22 Feb 2026
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Kolkata fire case: 45 dead, 27 bodies returned to families

Following the tragic Anandapur warehouse fire, police have returned the remains of 18 identified workers to their families after successful DNA mapping.

22 Feb 2026
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Delhi's February weather is unseasonably warm

Delhi experiences clear skies and pleasant temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department predicting a steady rise in the coming days, possibly crossing 30°C.

22 Feb 2026
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Bank holidays in India in last week of February

Banks across India will remain closed on 28 February and 1 March for the fourth Saturday and Sunday weekend holidays, as per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) calendar.

22 Feb 2026
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Modi inaugurates ₹3,700cr semiconductor plant in Noida

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Uttar Pradesh's transformation into a significant centre for India's semiconductor ecosystem.

22 Feb 2026
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5 family members found dead in UP house

Five family members, including three children, were discovered dead under suspicious circumstances in a locked room in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh.

22 Feb 2026
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Jharkhand: 2 CoBRA jawans injured in Maoist IED blast

Two CoBRA jawans were injured, one seriously, in an IED explosion allegedly planted by Maoists during an anti-Naxal operation in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand.

22 Feb 2026
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British tourist (86) dies in Shimla hotel

An 86-year-old British tourist was found dead at a hotel in Shimla, India, with local authorities currently investigating the incident.

22 Feb 2026
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Gen Z lost $501 million to job scams in 2025

The tech-savvy Gen Z is increasingly falling victim to sophisticated AI-driven cyber scams, losing millions to job offer and social media scams.

22 Feb 2026
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UP: 8-year-old girl abducted, sexually assaulted at wedding

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted at a wedding in Gorakhpur, leaving her in critical condition.

22 Feb 2026
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Nepal: Hindu-Muslim clash spreads to multiple wards, mosque set ablaze

A wedding procession dispute in Nepal's Rautahat district sparked clashes between two communities, leading to an indefinite curfew being imposed.

22 Feb 2026
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Man killed, friend critical after parking row in Delhi

A parking disagreement in South Delhi escalated into violence, resulting in the fatal stabbing of a 38-year-old man and injury of another.

22 Feb 2026
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Ahmedabad: Ramzan, wedding procession clash over loud music

A wedding procession in Ahmedabad turned violent after objections to celebratory songs led to clashes between two communities, resulting in seven arrests.

22 Feb 2026
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Odisha: 5 school staff arrested for sexually assaulting minor

Five private school teachers in Kendrapara, Odisha have been arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old student.

22 Feb 2026
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Tejas jets crash thrice in 2 years: How reliable are

The Indian Air Force's Tejas Light Combat Aircraft recently crashed during landing, marking the third major incident involving the fleet. The pilot escaped unharmed.

22 Feb 2026
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2,165 missing minors found by Mumbai Police in 2025

The Mumbai police successfully traced 2,165 out of 2,182 missing children cases in 2025, achieving a success rate of 99 percent.

22 Feb 2026
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India on track to become 3rd-largest economy: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi predicts India's rapid sectoral progress will soon make it the world's third-largest economy.

22 Feb 2026
TL;DR

Jaipur: Man with criminal cases kidnapped, beaten to death

A 30-year-old history-sheeter, Kunjilal Meena, was kidnapped and severely beaten in Jaipur, leading to his death during treatment.

21 Feb 2026
South Korea

Harsh Goenka mocks Galgotias University over Robodog controversy

Industrialist Harsh Goenka has taken a dig at Galgotias University after the recent Robodog controversy.

21 Feb 2026
Amritsar

High alert in Delhi after IEDs found in Kashmir, Punjab

Security agencies have issued a high alert after two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered in Punjab and Kashmir, according to a report by India Today.

21 Feb 2026
Narendra Modi

Centre 'will study' US Supreme Court's tariff ruling: Union Minister

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said the Indian government "will study" the recent United States Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

21 Feb 2026
Ayurveda

India-Brazil talks: PM Modi announces $20 billion trade target

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held talks in New Delhi on Saturday.

21 Feb 2026
Haryana

Nuh violence accused duped of ₹30,000 in wedding scam

Bittu Bajrangi, a cow vigilante and also an accused in the 2023 Nuh communal riots in Haryana, has been allegedly duped of ₹30,000 by a man who promised to arrange his marriage, according to a report by PTI, citing police sources.

21 Feb 2026
Agriculture

PM Modi's Israel visit to focus on defense cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on February 25-26, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.

21 Feb 2026
Lashkar-e-Taiba

Delhi on high alert after LeT plans attack in India

A terror alert has been issued for Delhi after intelligence inputs suggested that the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is planning attacks on religious places, according to various media reports.

21 Feb 2026
Electric Vehicles

President Lula's India visit: Brazil seeks to deepen commercial ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in India this week with the largest-ever Brazilian business delegation.

21 Feb 2026
Andhra Pradesh

UGC flags 32 fake universities; Delhi tops with dozen entries

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India, with the highest number located in Delhi.

21 Feb 2026
Iran

New details emerge about Iranian tankers seized by India

The Indian Coast Guard seized three oil tankers, suspected of being involved in Iran's sanctioned oil trade, in an operation carried out on February 5, around 100 nautical miles off Mumbai.

20 Feb 2026
Gujarat

Eloping in Gujarat? Government will alert parents via WhatsApp 

The Gujarat government has decided to tighten the registration rules for couples marrying after eloping.

20 Feb 2026
Narendra Modi

'AI can't yet fix Delhi's traffic': Rishi Sunak

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a light-hearted comment about Delhi's notorious traffic during a joint session at the British High Commission, which was part of the events surrounding the India AI Impact Summit.

20 Feb 2026
Visakhapatnam

India's third nuclear submarine, INS Aridhaman, to be commissioned soon

India is set to strengthen its sea-based nuclear deterrent with the commissioning of its third indigenous Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman.

20 Feb 2026
Kerala

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery 

A surgical instrument was discovered inside the abdomen of a woman in Kerala, five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College.

20 Feb 2026
Babri Masjid

SC rejects plea to ban mosques named after Babar

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking a nationwide ban on the construction of mosques named after the Mughal emperor Babar.

20 Feb 2026
Andhra Pradesh

CBI Court in Hyderabad gets bomb threat

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Nampally, Hyderabad, received a bomb threat email on Friday.

20 Feb 2026
New Zealand

India-US interim trade agreement to be operational in April: Goyal

An interim trade agreement between India and the United States is expected to be operational in April, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday.

20 Feb 2026
Hyderabad

Hyderabad: 90 students trapped in coaching center fire, all rescued

A major fire broke out at a coaching center in Hyderabad on Friday, trapping around 90 students inside.

20 Feb 2026
Delhi High Court

Unnao convict's brother asked to surrender in custodial death case

The Delhi High Court has ordered Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender before jail authorities.

20 Feb 2026
Gurugram

Tripura student brutally assaulted by Delhi-based live-in partner in Gurugram

A 19-year-old biotechnology student from Tripura was allegedly brutally assaulted by her live-in partner in Gurugram. The incident took place at their paying guest accommodation in the Badshahpur area.

20 Feb 2026
Uttarakhand

Jyotirmath namaz row: Authorities hold meeting to maintain peace

Tensions have escalated in Jyotirmath, Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, after a video of namaz being offered in an under-construction government building went viral on social media.

20 Feb 2026
Karnataka

Tension in Karnataka after stone-pelting at Shivaji Jayanti procession

Tension gripped Karnataka's Bagalkote after a stone-pelting incident during a Shivaji Jayanti procession on Thursday night after namaz had concluded.

20 Feb 2026
Delhi High Court

AI Summit critics risk imprisonment under UAPA: Delhi HC told 

The Delhi High Court on Thursday began hearing petitions challenging certain provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).

20 Feb 2026
Andhra Pradesh

South India braces for rains; harvests, fishing may be affected

A new low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to change weather patterns across South India.

19 Feb 2026
Canada

Hyderabad man enters pregnant ex-wife's apartment carrying chainsaw, kills her

In a shocking incident, a three-month pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her ex-husband in Hyderabad's Vanasthalipuram area on Wednesday.

19 Feb 2026
Delhi

9 patients lose eyesight after cataract surgeries at UP hospital

Nine patients have lost their eyesight after developing infections following cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

19 Feb 2026
Air India

Navitaire outage briefly hits airline ops in India, Europe

Airlines in India and parts of Europe faced brief operational disruptions on Thursday due to a temporary outage of Navitaire. The system is widely used by airlines for reservations and departure control.

Behave unruly? Face 2-year ban; DGCA proposes stricter rules 

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed stricter rules to deal with unruly passengers on flights.

19 Feb 2026
Delhi Police

Months after blast, suspicious car near Red Fort raises alarm  

A 36-year-old man from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, has been arrested for impersonating an officer of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Delhi.

19 Feb 2026
Bangladesh

Bangladesh student leader wanted in Hindu cop's murder arrested 

Ahmed Raza Hasan Mehdi, a Bangladesh student activist, has been arrested at the Delhi airport while allegedly trying to escape to Europe.

18 Feb 2026
Bhagwant Mann

Stones pelted, drones deployed: Farmers' protest in Bathinda turns violent 

The Punjab Police resorted to tear gas shelling on Wednesday to stop members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) from marching toward the deputy commissioner's office in Bathinda.

18 Feb 2026
Bengaluru

Worried about future after his death, ex-ISRO employee strangles wife 

A retired Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) employee, Nageshwar Rao, has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, Sandhya Shri, at their apartment in Bengaluru.

18 Feb 2026
Indore

'Kya karoge...': Indore man, who murdered classmate, smiles on camera

Piyush Dhamnodiya, the accused in the murder of a 24-year-old MBA student from Indore, displayed an alarming lack of remorse during a crime scene reconstruction.

18 Feb 2026
Delhi Police

Bishnoi gang criminal involved in Sidhu Moosewala murder arrested 

The Counter Intelligence Unit of the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Mahfooz Ali, also known as Bobby Kabootar, a key criminal of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who was absconding for almost a decade.

18 Feb 2026
Jaipur

9 senior engineers arrested in ₹960cr Jal Jeevan Mission scam

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested nine senior officials in connection with a major corruption scandal involving the Jal Jeevan Mission.

18 Feb 2026
Allahabad High Court

SC reverses verdict that grabbing minor's breasts wasn't rape attempt 

The Supreme Court has set aside a controversial Allahabad High Court judgment that ruled grabbing a minor girl's breasts and loosening her pajama string was not an attempt to rape but merely "preparation."

18 Feb 2026
Chhattisgarh

Keeping penis above vagina and ejaculating not rape: Chhattisgarh HC 

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that rubbing genitals without penetration amounts to "attempt to rape," not rape.

18 Feb 2026
Mohan Bhagwat

'Have 3 children at least': RSS chief urges Hindu families 

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged Hindu families to have at least three children.

18 Feb 2026
Delhi

Video: Delhi biker opens moving buses' doors for reels; arrested

A 22-year-old man, Tushar Puniya, was arrested in northeast Delhi for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle and harassing bus passengers.

18 Feb 2026
Delhi

Delhi-NCR receives morning showers; IMD issues yellow alert

Some parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were greeted with light showers on Wednesday morning.

18 Feb 2026
Emmanuel Macron

'Alphabet, Microsoft, IBM CEOs all Indian': Macron praises India 

French President Emmanuel Macron has lauded India's increasing global leadership in innovation.

18 Feb 2026
Delhi

'Very sorry': Father of Delhi teen who ran over biker 

The father of a Delhi teenager, who allegedly ran over a 23-year-old biker with an SUV, has apologized for the incident.

17 Feb 2026
Bangladesh

'Warm welcome': PM Modi extends India invite to Tarique Rahman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, conveying that a "warm welcome awaits" him.

17 Feb 2026
Narendra Modi

India should be among top 3 AI superpowers: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned India as one of the top three artificial intelligence (AI) superpowers in the world by 2047.

17 Feb 2026
Emmanuel Macron

Macron's India visit: Over 20 agreements signed during bilateral talks

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day visit to India for the AI Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

17 Feb 2026
Airbus

PM Modi, Macron inaugurate India's first private helicopter assembly line

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have inaugurated the assembly line of H-125 helicopters, which is located in Karnataka, during an event in Mumbai.

17 Feb 2026
Emmanuel Macron

India, France elevate bilateral ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have elevated their countries' ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership."

17 Feb 2026
Narendra Modi

India-France strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, biotechnology, advanced materials: Modi

After a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the two countries are strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, biotechnology, and advanced materials.

17 Feb 2026
China

What's the controversial ₹92,000-cr Great Nicobar project cleared by NGT 

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday cleared the way for the ₹92,000 crore Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project by upholding its environmental clearance granted in 2022.