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A 40-year-old woman labourer was injured after an unidentified motorcyclist allegedly threw acid on her in Dugri Colony, Ludhiana. The attacker fled the scene. Police are analysing CCTV footage and have launched a search to apprehend the accused

Around 100 US troops have deployed to Nigeria to provide training, technical assistance and intelligence-sharing as authorities battle Islamist militants and armed groups. Nigerian officials said US personnel will not engage in combat and operations remain under Nigerian command

The Women’s Selection Committee has included Pratika Rawal in India’s squad for the ODI series against Australia after she recovered from an ankle injury. Rawal completed rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of the ongoing multi-format tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Emmanuel Macron to India, expressing confidence that their talks in Mumbai and New Delhi will deepen the India-France strategic partnership. Macron’s three-day visit includes the AI Impact Summit and high-level bilateral discussions

A 73-year-old woman from Buvapada, Ambernath, died after suffering severe burns when her saree caught fire from a lit oil lamp at a Lord Shiva temple in Maharashtra’s Thane district. She succumbed to injuries at Ulhasnagar Central Hospital; police registered accidental death

Method actor Rajkummar Rao recently wrapped filming for "Nikam," a biopic on public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, for which he gained 10kg and thinned his hair. He is now transitioning physically to portray cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with shooting scheduled for March 202

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.

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 (

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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