NGT Clears Great Nicobar Project; Debate Over Ecology and Tribal Rights Persists
The controversial Great Nicobar Island Project has received a significant boost after the Kolkata bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ruled that environmental safeguards are in place and that the project’s strategic importance justifies limited public disclosure. The decision has reignited debate over the balance between development, environmental protection, and indigenous rights in one…
Festive vibes surround Vijay Deverakonda’s home before the wedding ceremony
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, both actors, are getting married in Udaipur this month. Although the pair has not commented on it, fresh photos of them together and a leaked wedding invitation have appeared on social media, and a source has verified that it is authentic. Fans are even more persuaded that the wedding is…
Positive vibes overflow on Arjun Kapoor’s social media
The actor Arjun Kapoor made waves on Instagram earlier this month when he shared a photo commemorating his mother’s birth anniversary. Although life has been “cruel” to him lately, he acknowledged that he will be alright. Many people on the internet believed that the teasing about his acting and career ought to end. The actor…
The on-lending, current a/c rules get eased by RBI in the final ECB framework
In the first half of FY26, Indian companies raised $18.49 billion in ECBs, lower than $25.42 billion in the same period in FY26, according to RBI data. Some of the bigger borrowings were from Tata Capital ($400 million in January), Mumbai International Airport Ltd ($800 million in June), and Sammaan Capital ($300 million in August)…
AI Summit Embarrassment: Indian University Accused of Showcasing Chinese Robot as Own Innovation
A controversy has erupted at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after Galgotias University was reportedly asked to vacate its stall for allegedly presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own innovation. The robot, identified by social media users as the Unitree Go2 developed by Unitree Robotics, was showcased under the name “Orion.”In…
Adani Unveils $250 Billion AI Ecosystem Vision; Shares Climb
Shares of Adani Enterprises rose nearly 3 per cent on the BSE on Tuesday, hitting an intra-day high of ₹2,252.6 after the company announced a massive $100 billion investment plan to build renewable-energy-powered, AI-ready data centers by 2035. The stock was trading 2.17 per cent higher at ₹2,232 in afternoon trade, outperforming the broader BSE…
Indian Coast Guard Intercepts “Shadow Fleet” Tankers Near Mumbai Amid Major Shift in Maritime Enforcement
In a significant escalation of its maritime security operations, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized three oil tankers—the Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia—following their interception approximately 100 nautical miles west of the Mumbai coast. These vessels, identified by international tracking analysts as being under U.S. sanctions and linked to an Iranian “shadow…
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…
