Mangan, February 20, 2026 — Following a major fire that broke out in the Lower Jhushing area on Thursday, the Mangan District Administration, alongside the Army and local representatives, maintained a strict overnight vigil to prevent any resurgence of the flames and ensure public safety. The fire initially erupted on February 19 in Lower Jhushing, … Read more
Rajgir (Bihar)/Gangtok, February 19, 2026 — At the high-profile two-day national ‘Chintan Shivir’ held at Nalanda University in Bihar, Sikkim emerged as a shining example of governance, with Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, praising the Himalayan state for its expeditious execution of development projects. The Chintan Shivir, organized by the Ministry of Minority … Read more
Chennai, February 19, 2026 — Bringing much-needed relief to their families, eleven Indian fishermen who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy last year have safely returned home, arriving in Chennai following their release from a Sri Lankan prison. The repatriated group consists of four fishermen from the Ramanathapuram district, while the remaining seven hail … Read more
Indore/Neemuch, February 19, 2026 — In what is being described as the largest operation of its kind ever carried out by any agency in Madhya Pradesh, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has busted a major synthetic drug manufacturing syndicate, seizing nearly 52 kg of high-quality Methamphetamine (MD) and over 260 kg of precursor chemicals. … Read more
Palanpur (Gujarat)/Gangtok, February 19, 2026 — In a significant move to strengthen the cooperative sector in the northeast, a high-level delegation from Sikkim, led by Cooperation and Rural Development Minister Arun Kumar Upreti, visited the Banas Dairy headquarters in Palanpur, Gujarat. The visit to Banas Dairy—Asia’s largest cooperative dairy and a key member of the … Read more
New Delhi, February 19, 2026 — The Delhi Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly impersonating an officer of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and duping vulnerable families on the pretext of providing government jobs. The accused, identified as Mudassar Ahmed Mir, a resident of Pulwama, was apprehended near the … Read more
New Delhi, February 19, 2026 — In a watershed moment for India’s digital economy, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman today announced the launch of the ‘OpenAI for India’ initiative, aimed at building a sovereign AI ecosystem “with India, for India, and in India.” Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Altman revealed a strategic partnership … Read more
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
Siliguri/Darjeeling, February 17, 2026 — Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista on Tuesday met the bereaved family of a pregnant Adivasi woman who was allegedly brutally assaulted in December 2025, leading to the premature birth and subsequent death of her infant child. During the visit, Bista expressed condolences, pledged support for … 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
By Tarai 24 Tech Desk | Munich, February 17, 2026 A German court has issued an injunction against Acer and ASUS, prohibiting the companies from directly selling certain laptops and desktop PCs in Germany due to a patent dispute over video compression technology. The ruling was granted by the Munich I Regional Court. The Core … Read more
Siliguri/ February 16, 2026 — It was a historic day for rail connectivity in North Bengal as Darjeeling MP Raju Bista flagged off two major train stoppages at Sevoke and Gulma railway stations, fulfilling long-standing demands of the region. The celebrations began in the afternoon at Sevoke Railway Station, where the Sikkim Mahananda Express made … 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
Siliguri, February 16, 2026 — Thousands of youths took to the streets of Siliguri today for the “Chaakri Chai Bengal” (We Want Jobs Bengal) rally, organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). The massive protest culminated in a unique symbolic act, with participants mailing thousands of postcards directly to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding … 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
New Delhi, February 16, 2026 — The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially announced that the 2025-26 season of the newly rebranded Indian Football League (IFL)—formerly known as the I-League—will commence on February 27, 2026. Originally scheduled to begin on February 21, the start date has been pushed back by six days to accommodate … 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