February 17, 2026

Bangladesh MPs and Constitution Reform Commission to be Sworn In on Feb 17, 2026

On February 17, 2026, new Bangladeshi MPs and the Constitution Reform Commission will be sworn in at 10 a.m. Later, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his Cabinet will take oath amid global guests. This marks the end of the interim government led by Chief Adviser Mohammed Yunus.

February 17, 2026

Meghalaya Registers 57 FIRs After Deadly Rat-Hole Coal Mine Blast Killing 33

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma announced 57 FIRs after a rat-hole mine blast killed 33 miners. Over 15,224 tonnes of illegal coal seized. Government vows to stop illegal mining.

February 17, 2026

Urgent Repair Needed for Dilapidated Sornavur Anicut Post-Cyclone Fengal Damage

Farmers demand quick repair of the damaged Sornavur anicut on Thenpennai River. The key irrigation structure suffered major flood damage during Cyclone Fengal. ₹39 crore needed, but work stalled. Puducherry and Tamil Nadu governments must act fast to save water and support farms.

February 17, 2026

KP CM Sohail Afridi Apologizes for Independent PTI Protests Disrupting Province

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi apologizes for PTI workers’ protests that block province routes. He says workers acted independently during Imran Khan’s health crisis.

February 17, 2026

Iran Sees US Nuclear Talks Shift, New Geneva Talks Set Amid Strait of Hormuz Drills

Iran says US stance on its nuclear program has grown more realistic. Tehran's foreign minister arrives in Geneva for new indirect talks with the US. Meanwhile, Iranian Guards hold military drills in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Talks focus on nuclear issues amid ongoing regional tension.