February 17, 2026

Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Security Alerts in 18 Uttar Pradesh District Courts

District courts in Uttar Pradesh got bomb threat emails on Monday. Police stepped up security with searches and alerts in 18 districts including Lucknow and Varanasi. The Anti-Terrorism Squad is investigating the threats, which officials say may be hoaxes meant to disrupt peace.

February 17, 2026

Rights Groups Sue to Protect Voter Data Seized by FBI in Georgia Raid Tied to Trump

Civil rights groups including the NAACP sued to prevent misuse of voter data taken by FBI in Georgia. The data seizure follows Trump's actions to challenge 2020 election results.

February 17, 2026

Thousands of IS Suspected Families Start Returning Home from Syria Camps Amid Chaos

More than 8,000 women and children linked to IS have begun leaving Syria's harsh camps. After years of warnings, some escape without government help, sparking fears over security and repatriation.

February 17, 2026

Forest Staff Capture Crocodile in Kanekal After 16-Hour Operation

A crocodile was caught by Forest Department staff after a 16-hour operation in Kanekal village, Yadgir district. Locals were alarmed after sightings near riverbanks while washing clothes and watering livestock.

February 17, 2026

Kerala Excise Commissioner Defends Bevco Brandy Naming Contest, Says It Follows Law

Kerala Excise Commissioner M.R. Ajithkumar says Bevco’s brandy naming contest is legal and not a surrogate advertisement, responding to Kerala High Court's interim stay.