February 19, 2026

Kerala Overhauls Higher Education with ₹6,000 Crore Boost and New Curriculum

Kerala's Higher Education Minister R. Bindu highlights ₹6,000 crore spent on college upgrades and curriculum reforms. Renovations include University College's heritage blocks and new campus buildings statewide.

February 19, 2026

West Godavari to Exclude 5,300 Acres from Kolleru Lake, Return Land to Villages

West Godavari district selects over 5,300 acres in Akiveedu mandal for removal from Kolleru Lake. The move is part of a larger plan to shrink the lake and hand land back to locals.

February 19, 2026

VIT Vellore Hosts GST 2.0 Summit to Boost Awareness and Careers in Taxation

VIT Vellore and ICAI organized the GST 2.0 Summit with over 100 industry pros and 1100 students. The event focused on GST updates, compliance, and career guidance in taxation.

February 19, 2026

Doctors’ Strike Hits Kozhikode Medical College Hospital Services

Kozhikode's Government Medical College Hospital faces major disruption as doctors strike enters day three. Surgeries except emergencies will be boycotted from Thursday. Postgraduate doctors handle patient care amid mounting stress.

February 19, 2026

CRPF Launches Major Operation to Hunt Senior Maoist Leaders on Chhattisgarh-Telangana Border

About 2,000 security personnel led by CRPF began a large hunt for top Maoist commanders on Feb 17, targeting four key leaders. This is part of India's drive to end Left-Wing Extremism by March 2026.

February 19, 2026

Vibrant Village Programme Phase II to Develop 1,954 Border Villages Across India

The Indian government will develop 1,954 strategic border villages under Vibrant Village Programme Phase II with ₹6,839 crore. Home Minister Amit Shah will launch it on February 20 in Assam’s Cachar district.

February 19, 2026

India Stays Silent on UN Statement Criticizing Israel’s West Bank Moves Ahead of Modi’s Visit

India avoided signing a UN statement by 85 countries condemning Israel’s new control plans in the West Bank. This shift happens just before Prime Minister Modi’s February visit to Israel, stirring debate on India’s changing stance.

February 19, 2026

Iran Security Official Fires on Mourners at Cemetery Amid Protest Commemorations

An Iranian security official reportedly opened fire on crowds in Abdanan during a cemetery gathering to remember those killed in last month's protests. Videos show people fleeing as gunshots ring out amid chants against the government and Iran's supreme leader.

February 19, 2026

Moonshot AI Raises $700M, Targets $12 Billion Valuation with Global Growth

Moonshot AI secured $700 million in funding, boosting its valuation to $12 billion. Overseas revenue surged after launching K2.5 and new global services, promising strong growth ahead.

February 19, 2026

22-Year-Old Sikh Nurse Brutally Assaulted in Racist Attack Outside Geelong Gym

Harmanpreet Singh, a 22-year-old Sikh nurse, was attacked late Tuesday outside a gym in Geelong by three men who hurled racial slurs and headbutted him, breaking his nose. The assailants fled, leaving Singh with serious injuries. This incident adds to growing fears among the Indian community in Australia amid rising racist attacks.