INDIA
Palakkad mosque rally: Hamas, Hezbollah leaders' posters spark outrage; ‘shocking but not surprising,’ says BJP
The controversial banners were paraded during a mosque procession at the Uroos festival in Thrithala, a town in Palakkad district.
INDIA
Rajasthan budget 2025-26: Govt announces 1.25 lakh jobs, Rs 60k crore for expressways
She emphasised the state's rapid development under the current BJP government
INDIA
Merchant navy Captain from Mathura carried away by Mediterranean Sea in Egypt; Family seeks govt’s help
Shivdev, a retired Indian Navy officer, was serving in the merchant navy for 22 years, as per a Times of India report
WORLD
US stops $21 million ‘voter turnout’ aid to India; what it means for India?
The decision to halt US taxpayer-funded initiatives, particularly the $21 million earmarked for "voter turnout" in India, has raised concerns and sparked discussions about the role of foreign financial support in domestic electoral processes
INDIA
Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony: Traffic advisory issued; Check all diversions and restrictions, other details
The ceremony will be held at the iconic Ramlila Maidan, a popular venue for large events. Although Ramlila Maidan has been chosen, other potential locations for the event had included Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and spaces along the Yamuna River
INDIA
'YouTube capital of India': How Tulsi village in Chhattisgarh became a YouTubers' hub?
INDIA
Bengaluru man sues PVR-INOX for wasting time with 25-minute advertisements, gets Rs 28,000 compensation
The man argued that his time was wasted and that this constituted an unfair trade practice, as the cinema had misrepresented the show timings.
INDIA
Chennai’s airport gamble: Can Parandur help it catch up with Bengaluru?
In recent decades, Bengaluru surged ahead due to its state-of-the-art airport infrastructure. Chennai was left struggling to keep pace.
INDIA
‘Bharat Jodo Vivah’: A wedding invitation that celebrates diversity and unity
Abhilasha Kotwal, the bride-to-be, shared the invitation on social media, earning widespread attention for its emotional and meaningful message with the title “Bharat Jodo Vivah”.
INDIA
3.5 lakh kg of bleaching powder, 1 crore litre of cleaning solution: How massive sanitation drive is keeping Maha Kumbh Mela clean
Private and government agencies have used over 1 crore litres of cleaning solutions for sanitation in the Mela region, including 1.5 lakh toilets.
INDIA
7 students suspended for ragging junior at Kerala college; Opposition alleges SFI’s role
The victim claimed that the assault took place in the unit room of the Students Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the ruling CPIM.
INDIA
Bengaluru power cut: BESCOM announces 7-hour outage on February 19 (Wednesday); check full list of areas to be affected
Different parts of Bengaluru faced power outages throughout the day on February 18 as well due to emergency maintenance work, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) informed.
INDIA
Patna encounter: Police arrest all 4 criminals in one-hour showdown
Initially, police apprehended two of the suspects, while the remaining two surrendered after security forces intensified their operation.
INDIA
US deportee from Ludhiana arrested over pending non-bailable warrants, hours after landing
Police said that non-bailable warrants had been issued for Gurwinder's arrest due to his absence from court hearings in the 2021 snatching case
INDIA
Hyderabad beats Delhi in population density: A double-edged sword for growth and infrastructure
Hyderabad’s increasing population density is driven by its booming tech sector, which attracts professionals, entrepreneurs, and students alike.
INDIA
‘Papa killed mummy’: Daughter’s drawing suggests murder, not suicide
The child's drawing raises the possibility of foul play and suggests that her husband, after years of alleged abuse, attacked and killed the woman.
INDIA
Farmers in UP's Amroha run tractors over cauliflower crops as prices crash to Rs 1/kg
Cauliflower farmers here typically sell their produce to local markets, which supply larger mandis in Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand.
INDIA
1965 war hero Abdul Hamid’s family protests removal of his name from school in UP’s Ghazipur
Hamid, a war hero of the 1965 India-Pakistan war, was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his extraordinary bravery in destroying three enemy tanks, forcing the retreat of Pakistani forces. The honour was presented to his wife, Rasoolan Bibi
INDIA
Western Railway launches apps to detect fake tickets, passenger complaints on Mumbai local trains
The app will detect fake tickets as there have been multiple instances of passengers using fake QR codes to generate fraudulent tickets, particularly during peak hours.
INDIA
Gujarat Local Body Election Results 2025: BJP takes steady lead; Wins 215 seats unopposed
In the early trends, the BJP had secured 401 seats and was leading in 552 additional seats. The Congress, while trailing, claimed 25 seats and was ahead in 42 others.
INDIA
Gujarat: Minor raped days after delivering powerful 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' speech, teacher held
The teacher, who allegedly lured her to a hotel under the pretence of a birthday celebration, is also accused of threatening to fail her in the upcoming exams, The Times of India reported.
INDIA
Telangana government allows reduced work hours for Muslim employees during Ramzan
As per an official order issued by Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari, this relaxation applies to all Muslim government employees, including teachers, contract and outsourcing staff, as well as those working in boards, corporations, and public sector units.
INDIA
CCTV videos of women undergoing check-ups at Rajkot gynaec hospital leaked online
The videos, which show nursing staff administering injections to women patients, were captured by CCTV cameras at Payal Maternity Home in Rajkot.
INDIA
Odisha KIIT death: India assures safety of Nepali students after PM Oli seeks resolution
India has assured students from Nepal of its efforts to ensure their well-being after KIIT reportedly asked the students from the neighbouring country to evacuate.
