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CRPF sets up 43 high-altitude bases in J-K

In a major security push across the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established 43 Temporary Operating Bases (TOBs) in hilly terrains located at altitudes of nearly 6,000 feet and above, significantly strengthening counter-terror deployment in vulnerable mountainous zones.

2026-02-19T04:06:26.636400+00:00 IST

Two die while cleaning septic tank in Karnataka's Kalaburagi

Two workers died of suffocation after falling into a septic tank while cleaning it in Madarasanahalli on Babalada Road in Kalaburagi city.

2026-02-19T03:53:53.822680+00:00 IST

Delhi Police arrest man impersonating as NIA officer

A man from Jammu and Kashmir was arrested near the Red Fort for impersonating as National Investigation Agency (NIA) official and taking a minor boy to the national capital after allegedly promising him a job.

2026-02-19T03:50:01.311115+00:00 IST

Aaditya Thackeray slams "sweet talk" at Mumbai Climate Week

In a post on X, Thackeray wrote, "while all the sweet talking, formal MoUs and government chatter can happen at the @Mumbai_Climate, where global agencies and partners have been invited".

2026-02-19T03:32:49.358718+00:00 IST

“We are terrorised, not weaponised”: ED to SC in I-PAC raids case

The counter-cum-clarification came from Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju to Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra's opening arguments on behalf of the State in the pleas filed by the ED alleging obstruction by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other officials during a search operation at the Kolkata office of I-PAC, a political consultancy firm linked to the All India Trinamool Congress.

2026-02-19T03:32:03.605572+00:00 IST

Delhi air quality improves, AQI recorded at 169

The air quality in the national capital saw significant improvement on Thursday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 169 in "moderate" category at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-02-19T03:31:35.744461+00:00 IST

Startup files complaint against San Francisco AI Co.

Founder & Director of Anthropic Software Private Ltd has filed a complaint in a Belagavi Court, accusing the San Francisco-based AI giant of using the same brand name as that of his firm.

2026-02-19T03:27:43.602264+00:00 IST

Punjab: Village sarpanch shot dead at wedding in Tarn Taran,

Speaking to ANI, Tarn Taran SSP Surinder Lamba said the deceased, identified as Harbhendra Singh, was attending the ceremony when two unidentified men opened fire.

2026-02-19T03:24:39.382118+00:00 IST

Delhi HC reserves order on Jahangirpuri govt land encroachment

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on a petition challenging the encroachment of government land in the Jahangirpuri area of New Delhi.

2026-02-19T03:17:26.398874+00:00 IST

DMK MLA Ezhilan Naganathan accuses Centre of "colonial hangover"

DMK MLA Ezhilan Naganathan criticised the central government's approach to state autonomy, labelling the concept of a unitary approach as a "colonial hangover". Naganathan emphasised that federalism is a basic tenet and fundamental structure of the Indian constitution, citing Supreme Court cases like the S. R. Bommai case.

2026-02-19T03:15:32.332172+00:00 IST

BJP leader R. Ashok accuses Karnataka Government

In a press conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka, BJP leader R. Ashok alleged the state government has failed to provide food to over 23,000 orphans and withheld ₹75 crores in aid for the last seven months. Ashok claimed the funds, intended for children who lost parents due to Covid and other reasons, have been "swallowed" by the administration, also mentioning issues with the Grihalakshmi Yojana and transport department.

2026-02-19T03:11:50.811029+00:00 IST

Rohit Pawar Demands Aviation Minister's removal

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Wednesday called for the Aviation Minister to step down during the ongoing investigation into the Ajit Pawar plane crash case, citing a potential conflict of interest. Pawar also said that a main leader from the Aviation Minister's party attended the wedding of the VSR Aviation owner's son, raising concerns that the investigation may not proceed in an impartial direction.

2026-02-19T03:11:10.010732+00:00 IST

Odisha Govt requests MEA to rescue emigrants

The letter to the MEA Additional Secretary reads, "On receiving the information today we collected details of the passports of the individuals and have written to MEA and our embassy in Thailand to rescue the Odia workers in distress and repatriate them to their native places in Odisha. We are following up with them."

2026-02-19T03:09:50.154369+00:00 IST

Male Rhino found dead in Pobitora; Horn secured

Pranjal Baruah, Forest Range Officer at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, on Wednesday told ANI that the rhino died of natural causes and that the horn was recovered for safekeeping.

2026-02-19T03:08:48.549190+00:00 IST

Tension in Rameshwaram as Sri Lankan Navy detains 22 fishermen

The Sri Lankan Navy detained 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized four fishing boats in two separate incidents on Wednesday, triggering unrest among the fishing community, according to the Vice President of the National Fishermen Association, CR Senthilvel.

2026-02-19T03:07:38.927492+00:00 IST

Rajpal Yadav reflects on his nearly journey in Indian cinema

Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was recently released from Tihar jail in a cheque bounce case, reflected on his nearly 30-year-long journey in Indian cinema and thanked his supporters across the country.

2026-02-19T01:24:26.571226+00:00 IST

Himachal CM slams BJP for opposing resolution on Revenue Deficit

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu criticised opposition BJP MLAs on Wednesday after they refused to support a government resolution seeking the restoration of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).

2026-02-19T01:10:10.994486+00:00 IST

Car falls into canal in UP's Mathura, 4 persons killed

A car lost control and fell into a canal in the Magorra police station area, killing four young men on the spot, police said on Wednesday.

2026-02-19T00:16:49.774968+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi extends wishes for prosperity on occasion of Ramzan

Congress Leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended greetings on the occasion of Ramzan on Wednesday, wishing that this pious month bring peace and prosperity.

2026-02-18T22:12:49.974609+00:00 IST

Cong slams govt over Galgotias University’s robodog controversy

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the government's management of the AI Impact Summit, alleging that the administration has reduced the high-profile event to a "cheap China Bazar."

2026-02-18T21:08:55.504737+00:00 IST

Uproar in Himachal Assembly over revenue deficit grant resolution

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed dramatic scenes and repeated disruptions on Wednesday after Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu began replying to a discussion on a government resolution moved under Rule 102 regarding the situation arising from the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).

2026-02-18T20:54:35.650150+00:00 IST