Sonu Sood extends support to Rajpal Yadav before bail plea in ₹9 crore case
Sonu Sood has once again backed Rajpal Yadav ahead of his bail hearing in the ₹9 crore check bounce case, expressing optimism for a successful outcome. Sonu, who supported the actor, said that the enthusiasm should not wane and asked everyone to continue to show their support. Sonu wrote a note for Rajpal on social…
Next-Gen Railways: New Policy Targets Indigenous Innovation and High-Precision Parts
The Indian government is set to announce a landmark Rail Tech policy in the coming weeks, aimed at transforming the country into a global hub for railway manufacturing. The policy seeks to drastically reduce dependence on foreign suppliers—primarily China, which remains India’s largest source of rolling stock components like bogies and wheelsets. Under the new…
Measles Spreads in North London Schools: 34 Cases Confirmed in Enfield
A fast-spreading measles outbreak has taken hold in North London, with health officials confirming 34 laboratory-proven cases among children in Enfield as of February 16, 2026. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported that the surge primarily affects unvaccinated children under the age of 10, with infections identified across at least seven schools and a…
Suryakumar Hails India’s Grit as Salman Agha Urges Perspective After Defeat
India asserted its absolute dominance in the T20 World Cup 2026 with a resounding 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, February 15. In a high-stakes Group A encounter that doubled as a tactical masterclass, India posted a formidable 175/7 on a surface that offered significant grip for…
Andaman Islands Face Shutdown Over Deemed University Controversy
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands observed a 14-hour state-wide bandh on Monday, February 16, 2026, as a massive coalition of over 100 organizations, students, and political parties united to protest the central government’s plan to establish a “Deemed-to-be University.” Spearheaded by the newly formed Joint Action Forum Against Deemed University, the shutdown—which lasted from 6…
Nita Ambani and Queen Rania: A Masterclass in Royal Elegance
In a historic meeting of global influence and refined style, Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani hosted Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan at the Ambani residence in Mumbai on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The high-profile visit, which coincided with the Queen’s multi-city trip to India for the ET Now Global Business Summit, became…
India Leading Global AI Revolution, Says PM Modi at 2026 Summit
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 officially commenced today, February 16, at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, signaling the nation’s emergence as a primary architect of the global artificial intelligence landscape. Inaugurating the five-day landmark event—the first major global AI summit hosted in the Global South—Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India’s 1.4 billion people are…
DOJ Escalates Legal Battle Against Harvard Over Admissions Transparency
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging the institution is unlawfully withholding records required for a federal investigation into racial discrimination. The 14-page complaint, filed in a Boston federal court on February 13, 2026, accuses the Ivy League school of “slow-walking” the production of admissions data and correspondence related…
Congress sweeps majority of Urban Local Bodies in Telangana
Telangana’s ruling Congress party has won around 60% of urban local bodies. Three out of seven corporations and 64 out of 116 municipalities were taken over by the Congress party. While Forward Block won one urban local body, the main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) won 13 municipalities. In 38 municipalities, there were no obvious…
RBI Drafts Tough Guidelines to Curb Harassment by Bank Recovery Agents
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed stringent new guidelines to prevent harassment and ensure fair treatment of borrowers during loan recovery. Under the draft norms, banks and recovery agents will be strictly prohibited from using abusive language, threats, excessive calls, anonymous messages, public humiliation, or misleading representations about debt consequences. Recovery calls and visits…
