Saudi Arabia observes Founding Day on February 22, 2026, a national holiday commemorating the establishment of the first Saudi state in 1727. The celebration highlights historical roots, cultural heritage, and national unity through nationwide events.
NCP leader Rohit Pawar calls for Aviation Minister's suspension until investigation into Ajit Pawar's plane incident concludes, following demands for a CBI inquiry.
A comprehensive update from Bengaluru covering fatal crashes, a daring theft incident, political developments, civic alerts, traffic updates, and weather conditions for February 18, 2026.
Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar explains his political identity as Gandhian, Nehruvian, and Rajivian, but not Rahulian, citing age and distance from Rahul Gandhi's political life.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar states the Assam summary revision's sole purpose is to include eligible voters and exclude ineligible ones, with only 500 appeals filed statewide.
Delhi Police arrested a couple and a receiver after seizing 1,310 grams of heroin worth Rs 7.5 crore during a routine check. The couple claimed to be on a family trip.
The Maharashtra government has officially revoked the 5% reservation for Muslims in education and government jobs through a new GR, ending a decade-old policy that was legally invalidated but never formally withdrawn.
Detailed analysis of Assam's Sibsagar assembly constituency for 2026 elections, covering past winners, victory margins, party-wise candidates, and key contenders from BJP, Congress, AIUDF, AGP, and CPI.
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel criticizes the BJP-led Maharashtra government for canceling a 5% Muslim quota, alleging it aims to prevent Muslims from becoming IAS and IPS officers.
Police in Haridwar district have arrested three individuals, including a woman, for allegedly axing to death a mahant of Ravidas Ashram. The body was recovered from the Krishna river in UP's Baghpat.
Protests have erupted in Kerala over a proposal to extend bar operating hours from 11 am-11 pm to later times, with five-star hotels already allowed until 3 am, sparking public debate and opposition.
A tragic incident in Mysuru, Karnataka, resulted in a farmer's death after a wild elephant attacked him. Authorities are investigating the human-wildlife conflict.
The Telangana government has approved early office departure at 4:00 PM for Muslim employees during Ramzan 2026, facilitating religious observances and promoting inclusivity in the workplace.
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi asserts that those joining BJP become politically insignificant, framing the 2026 assembly elections as a battle between 'real Congress and old Congress' factions.
BSP chief Mayawati has firmly rejected media reports suggesting an alliance for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, labeling them as false and baseless. She emphasized that the party will contest solo, citing past harms from alliance politics.
Explore the latest updates from Trichy, covering civic budgets, road infrastructure improvements, safety measures, and key political controversies shaping the city's development.
President Droupadi Murmu reviewed 72 warships from India and allied nations at the International Fleet Review 2026 in Visakhapatnam, highlighting India's maritime strength and indigenous capabilities like INS Vikrant.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has landed in New Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, marking a significant diplomatic and technological engagement between the two nations.
A tragic road accident occurred on Varud-Ashti Road in Amravati, Maharashtra, where a bus rammed into an auto-rickshaw, resulting in several fatalities. The incident has prompted emergency response and investigations into the cause.
The Supreme Court has issued a restraining order against the exhumation of bodies of tribal Christians in Chhattisgarh villages. The plea also demands equal burial rights for all persons regardless of caste, religion, or social status.
Police have filed a case against quick-commerce platform Blinkit for selling knives exceeding prescribed blade dimensions. Authorities seized 50 non-compliant knives from the platform, citing violations of government notifications on blade specifications.
Chennai faces a major crackdown on delivery services, an actor suffers a legal setback, and a tragic death of a techie highlights key civic and administrative developments in the city.
A retired ISRO employee in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death, with police investigating the motive behind the tragic domestic incident.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged a structural reset of India's federalism, proposing a constitutional amendment to strengthen state powers and ensure equitable resource distribution.
Telangana BJP Chief Spokesperson N V Subhash urges the state government to extend religious concessions to Hindus, warning that selective policies risk perceptions of discrimination.
Fugitive liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya informed the Bombay High Court that he cannot specify a timeline for his return to India. The 70-year-old faces serious allegations of loan default and money laundering.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of Spain and the Finnish counterpart, emphasizing that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement marks a golden era for bilateral relations, creating a market of 2 billion people.
A horrific incident in Jharkhand saw a mob accuse a woman of witchcraft, douse her and her one-year-old baby in kerosene, and set them on fire while her husband was away, according to a police complaint.
Farmers' protest in Bathinda turned violent with stone-pelting and tear gas shelling as they demanded the release of two arrested farmers from last year.
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government's decision to cancel Muslim reservation quotas, accusing them of using court orders as an excuse instead of strengthening the process.