India

The Election Commission has suspended seven electoral officials in West Bengal for alleged misconduct and dereliction of duty during the special intensive revision of voter lists. Disciplinary proceedings have been ordered against them under electoral laws

Ten months after her father was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, Asawari Jagdale says she is still waiting for the government job promised by Maharashtra authorities. She has appealed to leaders as her family faces financial hardship

Blue Machines AI COO Kshitij Jain says artificial intelligence will support human abilities and not replace jobs. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he highlighted the company’s voice AI technology and its growing acceptance in India and abroad

The Supreme Court advised unmarried couples to be cautious in pre-marital physical relationships while hearing a bail plea in a rape case linked to a false promise of marriage. The court observed that partners should not blindly trust each other before marriage

The Delhi High Court has suspended actor Rajpal Yadav’s sentence in cheque bounce cases till March 18 and allowed his temporary release from jail. The court passed the order after he deposited Rs 1.5 crore with the complainant

A 21-year-old medical student from Bihar was found hanging in a hostel toilet at a private college in Durgapur, West Bengal. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the case, while awaiting post-mortem results to confirm the cause of death

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran criticised actor-politician Vijay, saying his party lacks a clear policy. He challenged Vijay to explain his agenda and also spoke on alliance politics and recent controversies while addressing reporters in Madurai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is at the forefront of artificial intelligence transformation while inaugurating the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi. He highlighted the country’s digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystem and global ambitions in the AI sector

Actor Trisha Krishnan has condemned alleged inappropriate remarks by Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran and issued a legal notice. She said she maintains a neutral political stance and urged public figures to act responsibly

Gates Foundation Chairman Bill Gates visited the RTGS Centre at the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat in Amaravati and reviewed the use of technology in governance. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu explained key digital initiatives and public service systems

The Supreme Court declined to hear petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged remarks and a controversial video. The court asked petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court and cautioned against bypassing lower courts

Global hip-hop icon Ye (Kanye West) is set for his historic India debut on March 29, 2026, at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The one-night-only spectacle promises a career-spanning setlist, massive cinematic visuals, and world-class production

The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court is set to hold a landmark hearing on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute today, February 16, 2026. Per Supreme Court directions, the ASI's 98-day scientific survey report will be unsealed and shared with both parties to determine the 11th-century site's original religious character

The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the alleged shooter involved in the attack on filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence, bringing the total accused to 11. MCOCA charges have been applied, and the investigation continues across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

A fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi killed seven workers, with two feared trapped. Authorities launched rescue and relief operations, while a magisterial inquiry is underway to determine the cause and review industrial safety protocols

Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi pleaded not guilty in the CBI’s Railways land-for-jobs corruption case. Charges include corruption, cheating, and criminal conspiracy; trial will begin on March 9 at Rouse Avenue Court 

Priyanjali Neogi, wife of former Forward Bloc MLA and Congress leader Ali Imran Ramz, accused him of long-term physical, mental, and financial abuse. She appealed to Congress leadership and Mamata Banerjee for intervention; he denied allegations

A Knight Frank India report shows India’s residential market remains resilient, with premium homes (Rs 1 crore+) driving growth, while affordable housing (

Director RJ Balaji announced that action entertainer Karuppu, starring Suriya, will release after the State Assembly elections this summer. The family-oriented commercial film has generated buzz since its teaser launch

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, policymakers including Narendra Modi and CEA V Anantha Nageswaran urged urgent, inclusive AI adoption, stressing education reforms, democratic access and coordinated national action

In a setback before Assam Assembly polls, former state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah resigned, citing neglect by party leadership. He sent his resignation to Mallikarjun Kharge after being replaced by Gaurav Gogoi

Bill Gates visited Amaravati, welcomed by IT Minister Nara Lokesh. He held talks with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expanding Gates Foundation initiatives in health, agriculture, AI-driven governance and scalable public welfare projects

The accused Bondi Beach terror attack suspect appeared in a Sydney court via videolink, facing 59 charges including 15 counts of murder. Intelligence officials said the perpetrators concealed their plans before the December 2025 mass shooting.