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The Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the Indian National Congress after senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar made controversial remarks against party colleagues, triggering political reactions and allegations of internal turmoil within Congress

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Five members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested in connection with the February 9 killing of businessman Vaibhav Gandhi in Bawana, Delhi. The suspects opened fire during police interception; one was injured, and investigators recovered Rs 1 crore from the victim’s car

A 22-year-old man, Jitendra Kumar Kashyap, was arrested in Muzaffarnagar for allegedly posting an objectionable video about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police registered a case under Sections 352 and 353 of the BNS after the clip went viral on social media

In Balasore, Odisha Police rescued a two-and-a-half-year-old boy allegedly sold by his father for Rs 1 lakh in Nilgiri. The father and buyer were detained after a viral video exposed the deal. The child was handed to welfare authorities

A leopard seriously injured caretaker Shantappa at Bannerghatta Biological Park on Friday morning. Despite being moved for enclosure cleaning, the big cat squeezed through a narrow gap and attacked his neck and chest. This follows two high-profile safari bus attacks in late 2025

Thieves stole two century-old elephant tusks, valued at ₹2 crore, from the high-security Pangode Military Camp in Thiruvananthapuram. The heritage artifacts, gifted by the state in 1929, vanished from the Officers' Club following a DJ party. Police have detained 17 suspects

A 33-year-old Bengaluru techie, Rohan Chandra Bhat, was referred to NIMHANS for psychiatric evaluation after allegedly stabbing his parents to death over a financial dispute. Police suspect the US-educated suspect suffers from schizophrenia following erratic behavior during interrogation

Kodungalloor police detained 48-year-old temple priest Shaji for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Thrissur. The abuse occurred last year under the guise of performing rituals. The incident surfaced recently, leading to a case under the POCSO Act

In Chinaur village, Kangra district, a 58-year-old mid-day meal worker, Salochna Devi, was allegedly murdered with a sickle inside a government primary school in broad daylight. The accused, Rakesh Kumar, has been arrested; investigations are ongoing

Four labourers, including three women, died after consuming acid mistaking it for alcohol at a wedding venue in Bhilwara district. The incident occurred in Aloli village, with one person critically injured. Police are investigating safety lapses and storage of hazardous chemicals

The Supreme Court of India criticised the functioning of Real Estate Regulatory Authority, saying it was high time governments revisited RERA’s role. The court stayed the Himachal Pradesh High Court order blocking the office shift from Shimla to Dharamsala

Six people, including four family members, were trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Hazaribag district. The herd, roaming across Bokaro, Ramgarh and Hazaribag, had caused earlier casualties, officials said. A seriously injured child is hospitalised

The over 10-day Khejri Bachao Andolan in Bikaner was called off after the Rajasthan government assured no Khejri tree would be felled until a special protection law is enacted, following talks with ministers and community leaders