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SpiceJet responds after Bangladesh airspace restriction

Budget Carrier SpiceJet said its operations remain unaffected after Bangladesh barred the airline from using its airspace over pending dues.

2026-02-19T08:38:39.546760+00:00 IST

NGT seeks fresh CPCB report on e-waste management

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to file a further status report at least one week before the next hearing in a matter concerning the implementation of e-waste management rules across the country.

2026-02-19T08:38:29.646478+00:00 IST

Anil Ambani tells SC he was only non-executive director

The statement has been made in an undertaking/compliance affidavit filed on behalf of Anil D Ambani in a case titled EAS Sarma vs Union of India & Ors, a public interest litigation alleging a ₹1.5 lakh crore bank fraud involving companies of the Anil Ambani Group.

2026-02-19T08:36:24.782055+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to launch Vibrant Villages Programme–II in Assam to boo

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to launch the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-II) in Assam on Friday, marking a major push toward strengthening infrastructure and security in India's border areas.

2026-02-19T08:27:48.104933+00:00 IST

Delhi HC renotifies ED’s National Herald appeal

The matter was taken up by a bench headed by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma. At the outset, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Gandhi family, requested two weeks' time to place their response on record and suggested that the case be heard on March 9. The Court took note of the request while fixing the next date of hearing accordingly.

2026-02-19T08:26:09.380732+00:00 IST

Philips CEO Roy Jakobs hails India’s potential as 'AI Powerhouse'

Roy Jakobs, President and CEO of Royal Philips, on Thursday expressed strong confidence in India's potential to become a global leader in artificial intelligence, highlighting the technology's transformative role in healthcare.

2026-02-19T08:18:07.329455+00:00 IST

TDP leader Nara Lokesh announces new DSC

During the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Question Hour, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Nara Lokesh responded to a question raised by BJP MLA Parthasarathi Valmiki, stating that the government is giving special focus to the backward Kurnool Parliamentary region.

2026-02-19T08:13:42.676013+00:00 IST

BJP launches “Bikosito Paschim Banga” drive to shape 2026

The campaign, which will conclude by the end of February, seeks suggestions from industrialists, educators, businesspeople, teachers, doctors, students, housewives, farmers, the Bengali diaspora, and other sections of society.

2026-02-19T08:10:42.996082+00:00 IST

Supreme Court slams freebies by political parties

The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the distribution of "freebies" by political parties of all states and expressed concern over its impact on public finances.

2026-02-19T08:03:25.418798+00:00 IST

Sundarbans erosion: NGT seeks long-term protection strategy

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised serious concern over the rapid erosion of land in the Sundarbans, especially the shrinking of Ghoramara Island in West Bengal, and has directed authorities to prepare a detailed and long-term protection plan.

2026-02-19T08:01:57.811378+00:00 IST

Bomb threat emails trigger security alert in Chandigarh

Chandigarh police on Thursday confirmed receiving bomb threat emails targeting the Punjab Mini Secretariat, Chandigarh district court, and Sector 1 Civil Secretariat.

2026-02-19T07:42:30.290594+00:00 IST

Delhi HC issues notice on plea seeking enhancement of sentence

She is seeking an early hearing of the plea for enhancement of the sentence awarded to Kuldeep Singh Sengar. He is serving a 10-year sentence in a custodial death case.  

2026-02-19T07:35:24.750549+00:00 IST

Rajasthan High Court receives bomb threat, no explosives found

The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday received a bomb threat via email.

2026-02-19T07:24:28.232958+00:00 IST

SpiceJet receives MoU for 10 aircraft

This development follows the Board's approval, announced last week, for a calibrated ramp-up of the fleet to 60 aircraft through a mix of wet and damp leases, along with the phased return to service of existing grounded aircraft.

2026-02-19T07:17:39.173256+00:00 IST

Shimla police detain repeat drug trafficking accused for 3 Months

The accused, Gagan Bhushan, son of late Shishu Pal and resident of village Bejori, post office Seema, tehsil Rohru, district Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, was taken into custody and sent to jail for three months after repeatedly being found involved in heroin ("chitta") trafficking despite multiple arrests.

2026-02-19T06:59:11.181146+00:00 IST

"Everything seems to be drama to Rahul Gandhi...": Dilip Jaiswal

The remark came amid a fresh controversy at the AI Impact Summit, where Galgotias University was directed to immediately vacate its expo stall following backlash over its display of a robotic dog. The university presented the robot, named "Orion," as an in-house innovation, but it was quickly identified by critics and social media users as a commercially available Unitree Go2 model manufactured by the Chinese company Unitree Robotics.

2026-02-19T06:53:02.092988+00:00 IST

JD(U) Calls Galgotias incident “Unfortunate,” urges strict action

"This is undoubtedly an unfortunate incident. The AI Summit brings the message of an unprecedented revolution in startup technology innovation, and major nations like the US and China have already taken the lead in this area. India has a great opportunity to lead the Global South through the AI Summit," Prasad said on Wednesday.

2026-02-19T06:53:01.796584+00:00 IST

"Master today’s AI, leap forward tomorrow": Vishal Sikka

"We just not only master today's AI but to leap forward. AI today has enormous limitations, but with understanding and creativity, we can unlock unprecedented opportunities," Sikka said.

2026-02-19T06:49:55.651795+00:00 IST

Delhi HC seeks response from Centre

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice to the Union of India through the Ministry of Finance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

2026-02-19T06:49:35.156588+00:00 IST

CM Hemant Soren seeks special support for Jharkhand

While talking to the media, the Chief Minister stated that he has high expectations from the Government of India to play a supportive role in addressing the challenges the people of Jharkhand are currently facing.

2026-02-19T06:42:36.891721+00:00 IST

Kerala: 33 named in Sabarimala ghee scam

The vigilance team on Thursday informed the Kerala High Court that 33 individuals, including three temple special officers and 30 counter staff, have been arrayed as accused in the Sabarimala ghee scam involving the alleged misappropriation of approximately Rs. 21.39 lakh from the sale of 'aadiya sishtam ghee.'

2026-02-19T06:41:54.693489+00:00 IST