February 18, 2026

Black Box Fire-Damaged in Ajit Pawar Plane Crash; Cockpit Voice Recorder Data Pending

The black box from the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was fire-damaged. Flight data was retrieved but cockpit voice recordings are still under analysis, says probe agency.

February 18, 2026

ICE Triples Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Amid Deportation Surge, Raising Concerns

ICE massively increased its data stored on Microsoft Azure cloud in late 2025, using AI tools and Microsoft apps. This comes as the agency’s budget and workforce grew with a focus on ramping up deportations.

February 18, 2026

GHMC to Launch Portal and QR Codes for Clear Property Tax Details in Hyderabad

GHMC is building a new portal for citizens to check property tax details online. It will also assign QR codes to each building, helping people and officials access building info easily to reduce corruption.

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 18, 2026

AI Impact Summit Day 2 runs smoother with fewer crowds but livestream, transport troubles persist

Day 2 of the AI Impact Summit was calmer with more areas open and fewer crowds. Digital payments became accepted at food stalls, but livestream glitches and travel issues outside continued to bother attendees.