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.
WORLD
Watch: Passengers walking on ceiling in upside-down Delta jet in Canada
The Endeavor Air flight 4819, which had flown from Minneapolis, was carrying 76 passengers and four crew members when it landed upside down in Canada’s largest city.
INDIA
GBS outbreak: Maharashtra sees 2 new deaths, India toll hits 21
Maharashtra remains the hardest-hit state, accounting for 17 of the deaths. In Pune, a 34-year-old man from Wagholi died at Sassoon General Hospital on Saturday, marking the ninth GBS-related death in the city since the outbreak began on January 5.
INDIA
Watch: One auto, 19 passengers – Jhansi's traffic violation goes viral
A video has gone viral on social media, showing police officers ordering passengers to exit one by one. To everyone's shock, the total number of passengers inside the autorickshaw was counted at 19.
INDIA
'If educated people don't ...': Civil services aspirant in Rajasthan wins praise for returning Rs 5 lakh dowry
"We accepted only a coconut and a one-rupee coin as part of the rituals. The dowry system must end," the groom's father said.
INDIA
Violent clashes in Bihar's Jamui over religious procession; 3 injured, internet suspended
Police conducted a flag march in Jhajha to ensure that the situation does not escalate further.
INDIA
KCR’s Birthday: GHMC removes posters put up by BRS supporters in Hyderabad
The GHMC's actions were reportedly in line with special orders from the Congress government, leading to protests from BRS ranks, Telangana Today reported.
INDIA
Businessman, wife, son, and mother found dead in Mysuru housing complex; police suspect financial crisis
The deceased have been identified as local businessman Chethan, his wife Rupali (43), their son Kushal (15), and Chethan's mother Priyamvada (65).
INDIA
Madhya Pradesh bans liquor in religious cities from April 1, launches ‘low alcoholic beverage bars’
The introduction of these new bars is expected to expand the state’s existing alcohol outlet infrastructure. Currently, 460 to 470 liquor-cum-beer bars exist across MP
INDIA
‘They asked to remove all clothes, including turban…’: US deportee from Punjab recounts horror
The latest batch of deportees consisted of 44 individuals from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, and 31 from Punjab, with the remaining 4 hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
