February 17, 2026

Ancient City of Charax Spasinou Found Under Iraq’s Desert Using Modern Tech

Scientists have digitally uncovered the lost city of Charax Spasinou, founded by Alexander the Great near the Tigris River. This vast ancient trade hub reveals streets, temples, and workshops, reshaping history after a thousand years buried underground.

February 17, 2026

PM Modi to Launch North India's First Semiconductor Plant & Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in UP

PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for North India's first semiconductor unit in Gautam Buddh Nagar on February 21. On February 22, he will inaugurate the 82-km Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor and the 23-km Meerut Metro in Uttar Pradesh, marking big infrastructure gains for the state.

February 17, 2026

GHMC Launches Smart Parking Pilot at 14 Key Spots in Hyderabad

GHMC starts a new smart parking pilot at 14 locations in Hyderabad's Khairatabad Zone. The project features digital payments, mobile app updates, and EV charging. Agencies will manage parking for three years. Success may lead to city-wide rollout.

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

Macron Begins India Visit to Discuss AI and $35 Billion Rafale Jet Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron starts a three-day visit to India. Talks focus on AI cooperation and a huge Rafale fighter jet deal worth $35 billion, marking a major step in India-France partnership.