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Jay Pawar seeks probe after father's crash death

Jay Pawar called for a transparent and thorough investigation on Wednesday into the plane crash that claimed the life of his father, former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in Maharashtra's Baramati on January 28.

2026-02-18T17:30:35.563363+00:00 IST

JKSA raises concern over alleged assault on Kashmiri Students during protest at Chittorgarh University

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday said that dozens of Kashmiri nursing students at Mewar University in the Gangrar area of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, were allegedly assaulted following a campus protest over the institution's recognition status.

2026-02-18T17:14:57.367604+00:00 IST

Assam Rifles, Cachar police seize heroin worth Rs 4.05 crores

During the operation, the team apprehended one individual who was transporting heroin worth ₹4.05 Crores via Silchar Bypass near Maharpur late at night on February 17. The apprehended individual, along with the seized vehicle have been handed over to Cachar Police for further investigation, according to Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East).

2026-02-18T17:12:21.145400+00:00 IST

GIFT City, AJNIFM join hands to build FinTech and International F

The partnership is designed to align advanced financial education with the evolving requirements of India's only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) ecosystem at GIFT City.

2026-02-18T17:05:47.586739+00:00 IST

PIB debunks viral claim on IAF Helicopter in Manipur

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday dismissed as "fake" a viral social media claim alleging that so-called "Manipur freedom fighters" had captured an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter from an air base in Manipur and that IAF personnel had fled the area out of fear.

2026-02-18T17:04:59.079675+00:00 IST

Next-gen engineers step inside Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train site

These visits were designed to provide practical exposure to the engineers and to enable them to understand the construction methodology, engineering precision, and technological advancements involved in India's first high-speed rail corridor.

2026-02-18T17:02:09.841980+00:00 IST

AI Safety Connect Convenes 250 Global Leaders in New Delhi

"The race to build ever more capable and powerful AI systems is accelerating, with AGI and advanced robotics on the horizon, and safety is clearly not the priority. This needs to change," said Nicolas Miailhe, Co-Founder of AISC, in his opening remarks.

2026-02-18T17:01:44.884448+00:00 IST

Congress must explain where the money went: Dr Rajeev Bindal

BJP State President Dr. Rajeev Bindal stated that he wishes to draw public attention to two serious issues concerning governance and development in Himachal Pradesh.

2026-02-18T16:58:01.629862+00:00 IST

'Operation Black Forest 2' against Naxals begins in Chhattisgarh

Nearly 2,000 security personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and elite Cobra unit are engaged in the 'Operation Black Forest 2' started late Tuesday night, a source, privy to the development, told ANI.

2026-02-18T16:51:28.734686+00:00 IST

Accused Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru gets bail in Sabarimala case

Accused Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru on Wednesday walked out of the Poojappura Central Prison after securing bail from the Kollam Vigilance Court in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case.

2026-02-18T16:50:35.347239+00:00 IST

Moon sighted for Ramadan 2026, first roza to be observed tomorrow

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. During this period, devotees fast from dawn to sunset and engage in increased spiritual activities, including special nightly prayers.

2026-02-18T16:26:44.807821+00:00 IST

Will dump garbage in front of your houses: DK Shivakumar

Shivakumar alleged that BJP MLAs (specifically mentioning Aravind Limbavali and Dheeraj Muniraju) are deliberately obstructing garbage trucks from disposing of waste in the outer zones of Bengaluru.

2026-02-18T16:18:44.946100+00:00 IST

CMA CGM Cochin Shipyard sign contract for six LNG-Fuelled vessels

India's ongoing maritime sector reforms are translating into concrete outcomes in shipbuilding and green shipping, with the signing of a contract between global shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of six 1,700 TEU LNG-fuelled feeder container vessels, signed at an event held in New Delhi on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T15:56:09.161399+00:00 IST

“Show must go on”: SC hints examination of Places of Worship Act

The Supreme Court on Wednesday hinted that it will soon hear and adjudicate a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

2026-02-18T15:16:05.760467+00:00 IST

Vaishnaw outlines India’s AI priorities for manufacturing

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, today chaired a strategic convening of industry leaders and global academicians, policymakers and technology experts to articulate India's AI priorities, especially for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) ecosystem, with a strong focus on adoption, skills development and inclusive growth.

2026-02-18T15:05:24.983955+00:00 IST

Delhi: CAQM revokes GRAP Stage II citing improvement in AQI

However, the notice clarified that measures under Stage I of the GRAP will continue across the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure that air quality does not deteriorate further.

2026-02-18T15:00:07.683722+00:00 IST

Janakpuri death case: Court rejects bail plese of two contractors

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Harleen Singh dismissed the anticipatory bail applications of the two contractors, accused in the case.

2026-02-18T14:43:42.205672+00:00 IST

ED attaches 247 properties worth Rs 10,021.46 crore in PACL

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 247 immovable properties valued at Rs 10,021.46 crore in connection with its ongoing investigation into a large-scale financial fraud involving a collective investment scheme operated by PACL Ltd and related entities-- the highest single provisional attachment ever in terms of value and number of properties.

2026-02-18T14:28:06.224806+00:00 IST

'There is a Hindiization and Sanskritization that is happening'

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas has said there is growing "Hindization and Sanskritization" in the names of bills being brought by the government and that many MPs from Southern India find it difficult to pronounce them.

2026-02-18T14:17:32.660499+00:00 IST

RERA directs NBCC not to take coercive action against Rajeshwari reality

The order was passed by a bench comprising Chairperson Anand Kumar and Member Devesh Singh. During the hearing, counsel for both sides informed the Authority that NBCC has already filed an appeal with REAT, but no stay has been granted to date. The appeal is listed for hearing on March 9, 2026.

2026-02-18T14:09:19.516024+00:00 IST

Delhi HC declines PIL for dedicated police cells for missing

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking wide-ranging directions on handling missing persons' cases in the national capital, observing that decisions on policing and organisational structure must be left to the police authorities.

2026-02-18T14:03:31.097571+00:00 IST