February 17, 2026

Travancore Devaswom Board Forms Task Force to Fix Audit Issues in Sabarimala Event Expenses

The Travancore Devaswom Board set up a special task force to clear doubts in the audit report on expenses for the Global Ayyappa Sangamam at Sabarimala. The board admitted errors and said some vendors delayed bills. They aim to resolve the issues before the High Court hearing on February 17.

February 17, 2026

Spain Launches Probe Into Social Media Giants Over AI Child Abuse Content

Spain orders investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok for sharing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. PM Pedro Sanchez vows to stop the platforms’ 'impunity' and protect children online.

February 17, 2026

Russia May Deploy Navy to Shield Shadow Fleet from European Seizures, Warns Senior Official

Russia warns it may send its navy to protect shadow fleet tankers from European seizures. Nikolai Patrushev calls EU blockades 'illegal' and hints at retaliation against European vessels.

February 17, 2026

Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi Over BJP Ads

Karnataka High Court dropped the defamation case filed by BJP against Rahul Gandhi over 2023 election ads calling BJP a '40% sarkar'. The court said continuing the case would be legal abuse.

February 17, 2026

Kerala Declares Tidal Flooding a State-Specific Disaster to Aid Coastal Communities

Kerala government has officially declared flooding from tidal rise as a State-specific disaster. Victims will now get financial aid under the State Disaster Response Fund. This is the first Indian state to recognize tidal flooding this way.