February 18, 2026

New Jersey Transit Urges Work from Home as Gateway Rail Upgrade Hits NYC Commutes

New Jersey's transit authority asks commuters to work from home for up to a month due to major rail work moving traffic onto a new bridge. The $16bn Gateway Project will cut rail service across the Hudson until March 15, causing delays and fewer trains into Manhattan.

February 18, 2026

BJP's K. Annamalai Criticizes Tamil Nadu's Budget Over Rising Debt and Job Crisis

K. Annamalai accuses Tamil Nadu government of rising debt, poor revenue performance, and no new job schemes in 2026 interim budget.

February 18, 2026

Telangana Aims to Make Hyderabad a Global Life Sciences Innovation Hub by 2030

Telangana plans to transform Hyderabad into a top global Life Sciences hub, targeting $25 billion investments and 5 lakh jobs by 2030. The move includes a new policy, cluster expansions, and big investor commitments.

February 17, 2026

Central Bank of India Launches Mega Agriculture Credit Outreach Campaign in Hubballi

Central Bank of India’s Hubballi office launched a Mega Agriculture Credit Outreach Campaign. The event focused on boosting farm loans, explaining government schemes, and promoting sustainable farming to farmers.

February 17, 2026

Assam Cabinet Approves 3% Reservation for Tea Tribes in Class I & II Govt Jobs Ahead of Assembly Polls

The Assam Cabinet has approved 3% reservation for tea tribes in Class I and II government jobs and expanded social welfare schemes. The ₹62,294 crore interim budget supports economic growth and empowerment ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.