February 17, 2026

X Social Network Restored After Two-Hour Global Outage

X, Elon Musk's social network, faced a global outage for about two hours on Monday. Users worldwide saw blank feeds. The platform is now fully back by 3:30pm GMT.

February 17, 2026

British Museum Removes 'Palestine' from Some Displays Amid Legal Pressure

The British Museum has removed the term 'Palestine' from some ancient Middle East gallery labels after a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel, sparking criticism from historians and the public.

February 17, 2026

Relatives Slam Slow Rescue, Water Shortage During Gul Plaza Fire in Karachi

Twenty-three relatives of victims testified before a Sindh High Court tribunal, accusing firefighters of running out of water and rescue teams of inaction during the deadly Gul Plaza fire.

February 17, 2026

Union Govt to Include Denotified, Nomadic Tribes in 2027 Census but Separate Column Demand Continues

The Union government has assured DNT community leaders of their enumeration in the 2027 Census. However, leaders demand a separate Census column for DNTs to recognize their unique identity, supported by scholars. The government has not committed to this separate classification yet.

February 17, 2026

United Hospital Kalaburagi Holds Free Health Camp on Feb 18 to Mark 14th Anniversary

United Hospital in Kalaburagi will host a free health camp on February 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for its 14th anniversary. Patients will get free checkups, diagnostic tests, and medicines. Expert doctors will serve all visitors at no cost.