February 17, 2026

Delhi Court Takes Cognisance of ED Case on ₹1,136 Crore Videocon Oil Deal Scam

Delhi special court has accepted ED's complaint against businessman V. Dhoot and 12 others in a ₹1,136 crore loan diversion case related to the Videocon Mozambique oil deal. ED alleges large-scale misuse of foreign loan funds by Videocon promoters.

February 17, 2026

Israeli Police to Deploy Heavily at Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Ramazan Tensions

Israeli police will station thousands around Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan. Palestinians say Israel is imposing restrictions on permits and preparations at the site, fueling tensions in East Jerusalem.

February 17, 2026

Navalny Killed Using Rare Dart Frog Poison Epibatidine, Experts Say

Alexei Navalny was killed by the powerful toxin epibatidine, found in South American dart frogs. Experts say only the Russian state had motive and means. The poison paralyzes muscles and has no antidote, making it a deadly choice for this political murder.

February 16, 2026

Six Dead, 46 Hurt in Brazil BR-153 Highway Bus Crash After Tyre Burst

A bus carrying farm workers crashed on Brazil's BR-153 highway early Monday. A tyre burst caused the vehicle to overturn, killing six and injuring 46 people.

February 16, 2026

Supreme Court Lets Gangster Abu Salem Withdraw Remission Appeal After 25 Years in Jail

The Supreme Court on February 16, 2026, allowed convicted gangster Abu Salem to withdraw his remission appeal. Salem, involved in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, served 25 years in jail. The court left the door open for him to seek early hearing at Bombay High Court.