India

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.

Bill Gates will visit Andhra Pradesh to discuss collaboration in health, education and agriculture with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, review real-time governance initiatives and assess the Sanjeevani digital health project supported by the Gates Foundation.

Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give thumping 61-run win over Pakistan, India inches closer to Super Eight berth

Gurunath defeated Ccandrika Nihdityawan 6-0, 6-2 in the semi-final and then recorded 6-3,6-1 win against Daniel Rolinson of Great Britain in the final

Leading the charge was 16-year-old Vishva Vasani (WC3), who clinched two Silver Medals in the Individual Time Trial and Road Race, marking a breakthrough moment for Indian para-cycling on the continental stage

Iran’s crisis is a stress test for global restraint—and for India’s ability to navigate a fractured world order

Immediate challenges before the new administration are the restoration of the rule of law, economic recovery and resetting the strained ties with India

A 22-year-old medical student from Patna died by suicide at IQ City Medical College Hospital in Durgapur after failing an exam. Police have filed a case of unnatural death and are investigating. The incident has created tension on campus

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Muzaffarnagar for posting a video with objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police registered a case under Sections 352 and 353 of BNS after the video went viral on social media

Shai Hope’s unbeaten 61 and Jason Holder’s four-wicket haul helped West Indies defeat Nepal by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup. The convincing win made them the first team to qualify for the Super Eights stage

Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 68 and a strong bowling effort helped USA beat Namibia by 31 runs in a must-win T20 World Cup match. The victory kept the team’s Super Eights hopes alive

Salam Bayash, coach of Indian cricketer Tilak Varma, will witness his protégé play against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Bayash, Tilak’s mentor since school days, called it a dream come true after 25 years of coaching

A report says India and Japan are entering a new phase of partnership marked by stronger security and technology cooperation. Leaders from both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Indo-Pacific and people-to-people ties, highlighting growing investments and strategic collaboration