Controversy Erupts Over Deputy Mayors Display of Tipu Sultans Portrait in Malegaon

Mumbai, February 17: The display of a portrait of Tipu Sultan in the office of the Deputy Mayor of Malegaon has sparked a heated controversy. Shiv Sena leader Krishna Hegde criticized the Deputy Mayor, stating that she is new to politics and lacks an understanding of Maharashtra’s historical sensitivities. In an interview with a news …

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Enforcement Directorate Freezes ₹1.76 Crore in Digital Fraud Case in Jalandhar

Jalandhar, February 17: The Jalandhar zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a provisional attachment order on February 14, 2026, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. This order has resulted in the freezing of ₹1.76 crore linked to a money laundering case involving S.P. Oswal’s digital arrest. The attached amount was …

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India and Ireland Explore Vast Collaboration Opportunities in AI and Rural Broadband

New Delhi, February 17: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated on Tuesday that both India and Ireland are dynamic, innovation-driven democracies. He highlighted the immense potential for collaboration in quantum communication, artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory innovation, and rural broadband services between the two nations. During a bilateral meeting with Irish Minister Jack Chambers, Scindia expressed …

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CMG Spring Festival Gala Captivates Global Audience

Beijing, February 17: The ‘2026 Spring Festival Gala’ presented by China Media Group (CMG) has enchanted viewers worldwide. This grand cultural event showcased a unique blend of tradition, technology, and international appeal. Preliminary data indicates that by midnight on Monday, the event reached an impressive 677 million viewers. It garnered 13.5 billion views across digital …

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Demand for CBI Investigation into Ajit Pawars Plane Crash Grows

Mumbai, February 17: The call for a CBI investigation into the plane crash involving former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has intensified. This demand was made during a meeting between Pawar’s wife, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) National Working President and MP Praful Patel, Deputy …

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India Launches Deep Tech Accelerator to Boost IIT Startups

New Delhi, February 17: The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation announced the launch of the ‘India Deep Tech Accelerator’ on Tuesday. This exclusive 10-week program aims to support deep tech startups associated with IITs in gaining international traction. Developed under the leadership of the …

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Rahul Shewale Calls for Special Postage Stamp to Honor Balasaheb Thackerays Centenary

Mumbai, February 17: Rahul Shewale, the National Secretary of Shiv Sena and former Member of Parliament, has urged the central government to issue a special postage stamp in honor of the late Balasaheb Thackeray on the occasion of his birth centenary. The central government has shown a positive response to Shewale’s written statement submitted to …

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Security Forces Seek Public Help in Identifying Pakistani Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu, February 17: Authorities have released images of five suspected Pakistani terrorists in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir, specifically Kathua and Samba, and are urging the public to assist in tracking their activities. This action follows intelligence inputs indicating possible infiltration of terrorists from across the border. The poster titled ‘Public Information’ appeals …

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UK Deputy PM and AI Minister to Attend AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi, February 17: The UK High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, emphasized that cooperation in technology and innovation is a key pillar of the ‘UK-India Vision 2035’. This statement comes as UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishk Narayan prepare to visit New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit. In a …

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Bangladeshs New Government Should Move Forward Positively: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi, February 17: Tariq Rahman, the leader of the BNP, took the oath of office as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday. President Mohammad Shahabuddin administered the oath. In response to Rahman’s appointment, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi expressed hope that the new government in Bangladesh would progress in a positive direction. In an …

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