February 18, 2026

Junior Film Actor Shefeeq Ummer Arrested with 52 Litres of Illegal Liquor in Malappuram

The Excise arrested junior film actor Shefeeq Ummer in Malappuram for illegally selling 52 litres of liquor. He sold alcohol after midnight using a network of youth and taxi drivers, police say.

February 18, 2026

Austrian Mountaineer Faces Manslaughter Charges After Girlfriend Dies Near Großglockner Summit

An Austrian climber is accused of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia near Austria's tallest peak. The court will examine his decisions during the risky climb that ended in tragedy.

February 18, 2026

37 Miners Die in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak at Nigerian Mine

At least 37 miners died from a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in Plateau state, Nigeria. More than 20 miners were rescued and rushed to hospital. The mine is now sealed as an investigation begins amid local security concerns.

February 18, 2026

ED Attaches $55.69 Million in Winzo Gaming Fraud Case, Total Assets Frozen ₹1,194 Crore

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached $55.69 million in foreign bank accounts linked to Winzo Pvt Ltd for alleged fraud in real-money gaming. The total frozen assets now reach ₹1,194 crore as the agency continues its crackdown on the firm's operations involving BOT gaming.

February 18, 2026

ED Attaches ₹10,021 Crore Properties in Massive ₹48,000 Crore PACL Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached 247 properties worth over ₹10,000 crore in Punjab in the ₹48,000-crore PACL fraud. Total assets seized now hit ₹17,610 crore as probe continues under PMLA and CBI investigation.