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Supreme Court grants bail to accused in 2024 Pune Porsche crash evidence-tampering case
(RNS, 18-02-26) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to an accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche accident case on grounds of parity.
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February 19, 2026
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Congress once had mature leaders, now it revolves around Rahul Gandhi: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress following senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's \"not a Rahulian\" remarks, saying the party has steadily declined under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.
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February 19, 2026
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South African cheetah gives birth to three cubs at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park
In a fresh addition to India’s ambitious Cheetah revival project, South African cheetah ‘Gamini' has given birth to three cubs at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh.
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February 19, 2026
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India, France elevate ties to 'special global strategic partnership'
India and France on Tuesday elevated their bilateral ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership,” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the relationship as a “force for global stability” amid rising geopolitical turbulence after the meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai.
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February 19, 2026
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ECI reviews Assam poll preparedness
The full Bench of the Election Commission (EC), headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, reviewed Assam’s poll preparedness on Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026
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PM Modi hails India Al Impact Expo 2026 as a powerful convergence of ideas and innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the ongoing India Al Impact Expo 2026 as a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent on Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026
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Bihar government signs MoUs worth Rs 468 crore at Al Impact Summit
The Government of Bihar on Tuesday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 468 crore at the world's largest India Al Impact Summit and Expo 2026.
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February 18, 2026
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Elephant calf dies after being hit by freight train in Jharkhand
In another tragic incident of wildlife being hit by trains, a baby elephant was critically injured after being struck by a freight train late Monday night between Amilan and Nidra on the Barkakana—Barwadih railway section and later died from its injuries.
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February 18, 2026
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Ajit Pawar plane crash case: Civil aviation authority confirms both flight recorders damaged due to heat
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday issued an official note on the aircraft that crashed on 28 January in Baramati, carrying Ajit Pawar, confirming that both the independent flight recorders sustained fire damage.
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February 18, 2026
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Seven dead in fire at Chemical factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi; two feared trapped
At least seven workers were burnt alive after a massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi’s Khairthal-Tijara district of Rajasthan on Monday morning.
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February 17, 2026
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Terrorism, insurgency to be wiped out in J&K, Northeast by 2029: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said terrorism and insurgency would be completely eradicated from Jammu & Kashmir and the North-East by 2029.
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February 17, 2026
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Haryana HC rejects bail plea of suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar
The bail plea of suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Punjab Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar has been rejected by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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February 17, 2026
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Mandatory to appear in first board exam for class 10 students: CBSE on two board exams policy
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that it is mandatory for Class 10 students to appear in the first board exam, and those who do not attempt at least three subjects in the first edition will be placed in the \"essential repeat\" category, officials said.
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February 17, 2026
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Former Congress Assam chief Bhupen Borah quits party ahead of Assembly elections
Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah resigned from the party on Monday, dealing a body blow to the party ahead of Assembly elections expected in April.
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February 17, 2026
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28 schools in Ahmedabad and Vadodara get bomb threat; searches underway
At least 28 schools in Ahmedabad and Vadodara in Gujarat received bomb threat emails on Monday, following which the campuses were evacuated, officials said.
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February 17, 2026
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Rs 3,000-cr new bridge over Brahmaputra river to boost urban mobility in Assam
The Rs 3,000 crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma bridge over the Brahmaputra river, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, will improve regional connectivity and urban mobility in Assam, officials said.
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February 14, 2026
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Punjab government opposes Centre's PM-AASHA scheme, Seeds Bill
The Punjab government has decided not to adopt the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) that ensures remunerative prices for crops and protects them against market volatility.
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February 14, 2026
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Government not to bring motion against Rahul as BJP member has given notice for it: Rijiju
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that the government has shelved a plan to bring a motion against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for using unparliamentary language against the prime minister, as a BJP MP has submitted a notice to initiate a \"substantive motion\" against the Congress leader on the same issue.
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February 14, 2026
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Guwahati court restrains Congress leaders from making ‘defamatory’ statements against Assam CM
A court in Guwahati restrained Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel and Jitendra Singh from making \"defamatory statements\" against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has filed a Rs 500 crore defamation case against them, till they appear in person.
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February 13, 2026
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PM Modi hails Sitharaman's LS speech on Budget as 'comprehensive' picture for economic transformation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's reply in Lok Sabha to the discussion on the Union Budget, saying she gave a comprehensive picture of how this year's budget will contribute to the nation's economic transformation.
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February 13, 2026
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Mega Rafale plan cleared: 114 jets approved, majority to be built in India
The Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday cleared a major proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, paving the way for one of India’s largest-ever fighter aircraft acquisitions and a significant expansion of domestic defence manufacturing.
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February 13, 2026
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Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur police arrest tobacco baron's son in Lamborghini crash case; court grants him bail
In a major turn of events, Kanpur police arrested 26-year-old Shivam Mishra, son of a leading tobacco baron KK Mishra, on Thursday, in connection with the high-profile Lamborghini crash case which left half a dozen persons injured on VIP road under Gwaltoli police station area in Kanpur on Sunday afternoon.
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February 13, 2026
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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves motion seeking Rahul Gandhi's expulsion from Parliament
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday said he has submitted a substantive motion against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, seeking the cancellation of Gandhi's membership from Parliament and demanding that he be barred from contesting elections for life.
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February 13, 2026
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India to wait for Bangladesh elections before talks on Ganga water treaty renewal
India is currently adopting a wait-and-watch policy concerning the Ganga River Water Treaty, which is set to expire at the end of 2026.
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February 12, 2026
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Government seeks feedback on draft DAP 2026, pushes 'owned by India' and speedier buys
In a push to rewire the defence capital procurement system for faster acquisitions and technology sovereignty, the defence ministry on Tuesday released the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 to seek suggestions from stakeholders and the public.
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February 12, 2026
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Assam has 27 lakh bighas of forest land under encroachment: CM Himanta
Nearly 26 to 27 lakh bighas of forest land in Assam are currently under encroachment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.
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February 12, 2026
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Growth over grades: The spirit of Pariksha Pe Charcha
(RNS, 11-02-26)
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February 12, 2026
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US-India trade deal alarms Kashmir growers, send SOS to PM Modi; Omar warns of blow to horticulture
The proposed US-India trade deal has triggered deep anxiety among growers in Kashmir, with apple growers sending an SOS to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over fears that cheaper imports from the United States could severely undermine the domestic horticulture sector.
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February 11, 2026
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Roorkee horror: ‘Serial’ gang-rape racket unearthed as same suspects linked to multiple victims
The industrial hub of Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district is in shock following the discovery of a chilling pattern of sexual violence.
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February 11, 2026
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Zero-tariff India-US deal revives Jaipur's gem and jewellery trade
The tariff cut under the India-US trade deal has brought major relief to Jaipur's gemstone and jewellery industry, which had suffered heavy losses over the past year.
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