No Width Cut for Trichy-Thanjavur Highway Service Roads
Authorities clarify that service roads along the Trichy-Thanjavur National Highway will maintain their 7-metre width, addressing resident concerns about land acquisition changes.
Category : Politics
UP CM Yogi Announces Pay Hike for Anganwadi, ASHA Workers
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a significant increase in honorarium for Anganwadi workers, helpers, ASHA workers, and Shiksha Mitra during his legislative council speech.
UP Minister Suggests Phone System for Legislator Complaints
Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun has proposed a dedicated phone mechanism at state and district levels to address complaints from legislators about unanswered calls to government officials.
Congress Wins 7 of 8 Municipal Chairperson Posts in Telangana
The ruling Congress party secured chairperson positions in seven out of eight municipalities in Telangana, with BRS winning one. Elections in three municipalities were deferred due to tension and procedural issues.
Vaiko: DMK Alliance to Win, Defends Welfare Schemes
MDMK leader Vaiko asserts the DMK-led alliance will secure a clear majority in Tamil Nadu, defending CM Stalin's welfare announcements and interim budget against opposition criticism.
NCP Seeks CBI Probe for Ajit Pawar's Air Crash, Meets Maharashtra CM
Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar and NCP leaders met CM Devendra Fadnavis, demanding a CBI investigation into the January 28 air crash that killed Ajit Pawar. The party cited multiple technical concerns requiring central agency expertise.
Gujarat Voter List Declines 13.4% After Revision, Adds New Electors
Gujarat's electoral rolls contracted by 13.4% to 4.4 crore voters after a special intensive revision, with 77 lakh deletions and 9.5 lakh additions. Ahmedabad leads with 49.1 lakh voters.
Suryakiran Aerobatic Team to Perform Over Jaipur
The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran aerobatic team will conduct a nine-aircraft display in Jaipur on February 20 and 22, featuring indigenous modifications and national flag colors.
Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuation at Rajasthan High Court Benches
The Jaipur and Jodhpur benches of the Rajasthan High Court were evacuated following bomb threats via email. Security forces conducted thorough searches but found no suspicious objects, with court proceedings resuming afterward.
Mamata Banerjee Escalates Clash with Election Commission Over Suspensions
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vows to protect seven suspended AEROs, accusing the Election Commission of bias and overreach, while her government files FIRs as ordered.
Rajasthan Police Arrests 5 in RPSC Teacher Exam Dummy Candidate Scam
Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group has arrested five individuals, including three MBBS students and two government teachers, for allegedly appearing as dummy candidates in the RPSC Senior Teacher recruitment exam-2022. Another suspect has been de
Rajasthan HC Places 8 Judicial Officers on APO After Inspection
Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma's surprise inspection in Jodhpur led to eight judicial officers, including a district judge, being placed on awaiting posting order for administrative reasons.
Bhubaneswar Twin Snatching Incidents Target Elderly Woman, Jewellery Store
Two brazen snatching incidents in Bhubaneswar within hours left residents fearful. An elderly woman lost a gold chain worth Rs 3 lakh, while a jewellery store was robbed of ornaments worth over Rs 6 lakh using pepper spray.
Odisha Targets Rs 32 Lakh Per Capita Income by 2047
Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati outlines ambitious roadmap to boost Odisha's per capita income from Rs 1.8 lakh to Rs 32 lakh by 2047 through industrialization, skilling, and infrastructure expansion.
Newborn Rescued in Jajpur After Teen's Alleged Rape Case
Police in Jajpur district rescued a newborn girl from a bush near a contractor's house, adding a twist to a case where he was arrested for allegedly raping his 16-year-old domestic help and forcing an abortion.
India-France Sign Critical Minerals Cooperation Declaration
India and France have announced a Joint Declaration of Intent to enhance cooperation in critical minerals, focusing on supply chain security and sustainable development.
Global Snapshot: Arctic Drills, Baltic Shores in Pictures
A visual journey across the globe on February 18, 2026, featuring Canadian Arctic military exercises, Poland's record-low Baltic Sea levels, Kosovo's independence parade, and more.
Kanpur Court Sentences Man to Life for Minor Girl Harassment
A Kanpur court has convicted Ram Naresh Passi under the Pocso Act, sentencing him to life imprisonment and imposing a Rs 53,000 fine for sexually harassing and threatening a 6-year-old girl. The court ordered 90% of the fine to be given to the survivor.
TN Budget: Renewable Energy Policy, Riverfront Projects Announced
Tamil Nadu's interim budget allocates ₹18,091 crore for energy, announces a new renewable policy targeting 100 billion units, and ₹374 crore for riverfront development across major cities.
Two Arrested in New Town for Kidnapping, Extortion of Bangladeshi Youths
Two fraudsters, including a Bangladeshi national, were arrested in New Town for allegedly kidnapping two Bangladeshi youths by posing as immigration officers and extorting Rs 3 lakh from their families through a video-call ransom.
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget: Paddy Growth & Agroforestry Push
Tamil Nadu's interim agriculture budget highlights a significant increase in paddy cultivation and cropped area, with a new agroforestry policy to promote high-value tree farming.
Congress Demands ECI Transparency on Gujarat Voter Roll Updates
Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda calls for booth-wise disclosure of new and cancelled voters in electoral rolls, citing concerns over discrepancies in the special revision process.
Calcutta HC: Consensual Relationship Turned Sour Not Rape
Calcutta High Court ruled that a consensual sexual relationship turning acrimonious does not constitute rape merely due to a broken marriage promise, quashing a case against a man.
DMK's Maran: Kongu Region to Become Party Fortress in Elections
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran declared that the Kongu region will transform into a DMK stronghold in the upcoming elections, praising Karur MLA V Senthil Balaji's organizational prowess and lauding CM Stalin's welfare schemes.
Ex-Minister Leads Cow Protection March in Jaipur After Calf Incident
Former Congress minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas led a cow protection march in Jaipur's Vidyadhar Nagar, demanding action against those responsible for the alleged beheading of a calf in Ashokpura. He threatened statewide protests if the government fai
ED Attaches Rs 7.7 Cr Properties in Adarsh Credit Fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth over Rs 7.7 crore in Bhiwadi linked to the alleged multi-crore fraud involving Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society Ltd and its associates.
Kanpur Woman Blackmailed, Forced into Prostitution by Friend
A woman in Kanpur was allegedly blackmailed, cheated of Rs 15 lakh, and pushed into prostitution by her close friend and boyfriend using Instagram threats over three years.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' Forum: Public Discourse Platform (18.02.2026)
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' forum on February 18, 2026, provides a vital platform for public opinion, fostering democratic dialogue and diverse perspectives on key issues.
Calcutta HC: Broken Marriage Promise Not Rape, Quashes Case
Calcutta High Court ruled that a consensual sexual relationship turning sour does not constitute rape merely because marriage was promised but not fulfilled. The court quashed a case against a man, emphasizing mutual consent over deception.
Gurgaon Delivery Executive Arrested for Food App Fraud
A 30-year-old delivery executive in Gurgaon was arrested for allegedly cheating an online food delivery platform by convincing customers to cancel orders on the app and delivering food offline at discounted prices, bypassing company payments.
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