After the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, discord has started in the alliance of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. This dispute is regarding the distribution of nominated councilors in BMC. Raj Thackeray's MNS had asked for a seat, which Uddhav rejected. Raj's meeting with Eknath Shinde has further increased this tension.
The Central Government's 'Operation Kagar' has been a great success. CPI Maoist General Secretary Tippiri Tirupati alias Devji has surrendered before Telangana Police. There was a reward of Rs 25 lakh on him. This is considered to be the biggest blow to the armed rebellion so far. Devji became General Secretary only 8 months ago, this is another big loss for the Maoist leadership.
Intelligence agencies have arrested 6 suspected terrorists from Tamil Nadu. They were allegedly planning a major incident in the country at the behest of Pakistan's ISI and Bangladeshi terrorist network. Those arrested also include Bangladeshi citizens, who were active in India on fake documents. They have been brought to Delhi for questioning, where investigation is going on and many important clues have been found.
A huge drop of 1.27 lakh voters has been recorded in the voter list after the special intensive revision SIR in Goa, the only state to do so in the country. There is a decrease of 2.5 compared to the draft list and 10.8 from the list before revision. This includes discrepancies and deletion of names of Portuguese passport holders. The Commission has given the option of appeal for objections.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain and thundershowers in many parts of the country between February 22 and 24, 2026. The states where there is a possibility of rain include Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana.
Amit Shah accused Congress of giving shelter to infiltrators. Shah said that by allowing infiltrators, the opposition party handed over the fertile land of Assam to them. This damaged the identity of the Assamese community and put the cultural heritage in danger.
The President Trump-led administration has decided to reduce the additional tariff on Indian goods from 25 to 15. The new rates will become effective from February 24.
President Murmu appreciated the contribution of President Lula in the 'AI Impact Summit'. Also, he congratulated Brazil for the successful hosting of the BRICS and COP-30 summits last year.
In CCTV footage, a little girl bravely saved two children trapped in a lift. The girl held them with all her strength when the elevator doors closed, whereas usually they open upon interruption. Later, with the help of people, the children were taken out safely. This incident has raised serious questions on the safety system of the lift, while the bravery of the girl is being praised a lot.
Brazilian President Lula and PM Modi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi. Trade, terrorism, reform of global institutions and critical minerals were discussed. Both the countries have targeted to take the trade to more than $20 billion in the next five years. Agreement was also reached on defence, health and technology cooperation, including digital public infrastructure and AI.
In Asansol of West Bardhaman district of Bengal, late on Thursday night, a Kaliyugi son first shot dead his mother and then after setting the house on fire, committed suicide by shooting himself.
The Chief Justice said that every second day new websites are created in my name. Where many of my photographs are posted. I have one or two well-wishers who send messages on my mobile and say that a new site has been created in your name.
The Defense Minister, accompanied by senior officers of the Indian Army, visited the pavilion located in Hall No. 4 of the Bharat Mandapam. This pavilion has attracted visitors both young and old.
There was a dispute between Hindu and Muslim parties in Jabalpur district on Thursday night over the use of loudspeaker for Aarti in Durga temple. When the people from the Muslim side protested against the loudspeaker and tried to get it switched off, the dispute that started with the people from the Hindu side reached the level of fighting and stone pelting.
PM Modi said India is a supporter of human-centric AI development and UN reform, especially giving greater voice to the Global South. In his meeting with President Draupadi Murmu, Guterres praised India's initiatives in the AI sector.
Addressing the AI Summit organized before the signing of the Pax Silica declaration by India and the US, he said that this agreement, along with the recently signed interim trade agreement, will lay the foundation for a strong US-Indian technology partnership for many years to come.
Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has captured seven Pakistani soldiers, but the Pakistani Army is refusing to accept them as its own, which is reminiscent of the Kargil war. The captured soldiers are pleading to save their lives and showing their identity cards. The BLA has given a seven-day ultimatum for the troops to leave in exchange for the release of their fighters, warning that they will be killed if negotiations are not completed by 21 February.
Class 12th Physics exam is being conducted today by CBSE. The examination will be conducted from 10.30 am to 2:30 pm.
A 16-year-old schoolgirl, missing from Hyderabad's Narsingi, was found in Chengicherla, where three men gang-raped her and forced her to drink liquor. Police have arrested two accused, one adult and one minor, while the third is absconding. The investigation began after the girl's mother reported her missing, following which police rescued her from a flat. The arrested adult accused is a habitual offender, against whom several cases are registered.
Violent clashes have been witnessed between Hindu-Muslim communities in three states of the country - Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Hyderabad. Tension escalated near the temple-mosque in Jabalpur, stone pelting took place at the Shivaji Jayanti procession in Bagalkot, Karnataka, and a dispute broke out during the procession in front of the mosque in Amberpet, Hyderabad. Police have controlled the situation at all places.