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Accused perpetrator Naveed Akram appeared in a Sydney court today, February 16, 2026, via videolink from Goulburn Supermax prison. Charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and terrorism, Akram remains in custody following the deadly December 2025 Bondi Beach shooting.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Knight Frank India report shows India’s residential market remains resilient, with premium homes (Rs 1 crore+) driving growth, while affordable housing (
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Former senator Nawabzada Haji Lashkari Raisani criticised the Mines and Minerals Act in Quetta, alleging it enables resource exploitation and undermines provincial rights. He warned of a public movement if lawmakers fail to amend the legislation
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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
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Kate Hudson said she was told she was too old to launch a music career before releasing her 2024 debut album Glorious. The Hollywood star pursued singing during COVID and received a warm response
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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
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The US military airlifted the unfueled Valar Atomics Ward 250 mini nuclear reactor from March Air Reserve Base to Hill Air Force Base, advancing Donald Trump’s push to expand nuclear energy and strengthen military base power security
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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
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Kim Jong Un inaugurated a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of soldiers killed fighting for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine, amid reports from National Intelligence Service of heavy North Korean troop casualties
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An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in Jiangsu province killed eight people ahead of the Lunar New Year. Authorities said improper use of fireworks caused the blast, prompting tighter safety oversight nationwide
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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
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Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launched a new membership drive at Mangalagiri, contributing ₹2 crore himself. He introduced categories for members—Udyami, Sadhak, and Pradatha—based on their level of engagement and support
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At the Munich Security Conference, Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was briefly stopped by a security officer over the positioning of his ID card. The incident drew social media attention and criticism from Sindhi leaders
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Tamil Nadu leads India in hiring 395 professors of practice (PoPs) in higher education, followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat. UGC data shows 1,841 PoPs appointed across 349 institutions, primarily private and deemed universities, to integrate industry expertise into classrooms
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Jammu and Kashmir security agencies uncovered over 8,000 "mule accounts" used to launder money for global scams, with proceeds potentially funding anti-national activities. Authorities are working with banks to curb misuse, track middlemen, and prevent digital hawala operations in the region
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In Jharkhand’s Palamu district, a 22-year-old woman from Sonbhadra was allegedly murdered over dowry in Dalla village, and her body was burned to conceal evidence. Police have recovered remains and are searching for the absconding in-laws
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Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a “white-collar” terror module, revealing that radicalised doctors formed the group *Ansar Interim* in 2022. The network planned VBIED attacks, including the Red Fort blast, spanning Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh; the case is now under NIA investigation
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated at the Munich Security Conference that US President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland remains unchanged. She emphasized protecting sovereignty and self-determination, noting that Greenlandic people oppose US acquisition and a working group addresses Arctic security concerns
