Bengaluru, February 18, 2026 – The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 4.776 kg of cocaine valued at ₹23.88 crore in the illicit market from a Brazilian national at Kempegowda International Airport. Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the NCB’s Bengaluru Zonal Unit intercepted the passenger shortly after he arrived from São Paulo via Doha … Read more
New Delhi, February 18, 2026 — Google CEO Sundar Pichai today announced a landmark $15 billion (₹1.25 lakh crore) investment over the next five years to expand AI infrastructure across India, including the launch of the America-India Connect initiative. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Pichai revealed that the flagship project … Read more
Porbandar/Gandhinagar, February 17, 2026 — In a high-stakes overnight maritime operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), working in close coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), intercepted a speedboat off the Gujarat coast and seized approximately 203 kg of a crystalline substance suspected to be narcotics. The joint mission unfolded in the early hours of … Read more
Darjeeling, February 17, 2026 — While millions across East Asia welcome the Year of the Horse today with vibrant celebrations marking the Lunar New Year, communities in India’s Himalayan regions are also observing their own ancient lunisolar traditions, highlighting the country’s rich calendar diversity. The Spanish phrase “Año Nuevo Lunar,” widely used globally to describe … Read more
Jaipur, February 17, 2026 — In a significant push towards digital agriculture, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is set to launch a new AI-based platform named “Bharat-VISTAAR” for farmers across the country today in Jaipur. Designed as a “digital companion,” the platform aims to technologically empower the … Read more
Sevoke, February 16, 2026 — History was scripted at the scenic Sivok Railway Station today as the Sikkim Mahananda Express made its first-ever scheduled halt, marking a new era of connectivity for the region. The flagging-off ceremony, led by Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, drew hundreds of jubilant locals who gathered to witness the long-distance train … Read more
Guwahati, February 16, 2026 — The Congress party is set to shift into election mode in Assam as General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives in Guwahati on February 18 for a crucial two-day visit. With the Assam Assembly Elections just months away, her tour is viewed as a significant effort to “reset” the party’s strategy … Read more
Kaliabor, Assam February 15, 2026 — A fatal road accident cast a pall of gloom over the Maha Shivaratri celebrations in Assam today, after a head-on collision at Chulung in Kaliabor claimed the life of a man and left his wife fighting for her life. The incident occurred earlier today when the couple was travelling … Read more
Dubai, February 15, 2026 — Traditional medicine took center stage in the Middle East today as the 3rd International AYUSH Conference and Exhibition 2026 kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Inaugurated by India’s Minister of State for AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav, the three-day event has brought together global wellness brands, researchers, and policymakers to … Read more
Ukhrul (Manipur) / Kohima, February 15, 2026 — In a significant political statement delivered across state lines, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today issued a clarion call for the creation of a “Pan-Naga” platform to provide a unified voice for the Naga people, regardless of administrative boundaries. Speaking as the Chief Guest at the Lui-Ngai-Ni … Read more
Bengaluru, February 15, 2026 — The strategic partnership between India and France is set to shift gears this week as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosts his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, for the 6th Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru on February 17. This isn’t just another diplomatic calendar event; it marks Vautrin’s first visit to India … Read more
Dibrugarh, February 14, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a crucial Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran Bypass of National Highway-37 in Dibrugarh, Assam. The facility is designed to strengthen India’s air defense capabilities and provide vital logistics support along the country’s sensitive northeastern borders. The Moran ELF is the latest addition … Read more
New Delhi, February 14, 2026 — In a major push toward strengthening India’s logistics and passenger rail infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three massive multi-tracking projects for the Ministry of Railways. With an estimated total cost of ₹18,509 crore, these projects are set to … Read more
Kolkata, February 14, 2026 — Panic gripped Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport this morning when a handwritten bomb threat note was spotted in the lavatory of an IndiGo aircraft preparing for takeoff to Shillong. Flight 6E3074, set to leave at 9:15 AM, was immediately halted during boarding. Passengers were swiftly and safely evacuated, and … Read more
New Delhi, February 14, 2026 — In a major step toward securing the nation’s digital infrastructure, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with Synergy Quantum India to develop an automated tool that detects “quantum-vulnerable” cryptographic algorithms. This initiative, under the National Quantum Mission, aims to protect critical sectors like defense, … Read more
New Delhi, February 13, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his “warm congratulations” to his Barbadian counterpart, Mia Amor Mottley, following her historic third consecutive electoral victory. The outreach highlights the strengthening of bilateral ties between India and the Caribbean nation under Mottley’s leadership. In a message shared on Friday, Prime Minister Modi emphasized … Read more
New Delhi, February 13, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday, extending his “warm congratulations” on the party’s decisive victory in Bangladesh’s national parliamentary elections. The phone call and subsequent social media posts mark a significant diplomatic outreach as Bangladesh undergoes its first major political … Read more
New Delhi, February 13, 2026 — In a landmark move following the inauguration of the new Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) complex, Seva Teerth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed four key files that signal a powerful commitment to “Seva” (service) across all sections of society. These first executive actions, taken from the state-of-the-art facility, focus on … Read more
New Delhi, February 13, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today, congratulating her on presenting nine consecutive Union Budgets—a historic first—and raising key concerns related to the welfare of tea garden workers in West Bengal. In a post on X accompanied by photographs from the meeting, Bista … Read more
New Delhi, February 13, 2026 – Commuters on national highways will soon pay lower toll fees on partially operational expressway stretches, following an amendment to the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced that when an expressway is not fully open end-to-end, tolls for … Read more