February 18, 2026

National Constitution Center Faces Crisis as President Jeffrey Rosen Steps Down Suddenly

Jeffrey Rosen resigns as president of Philadelphia's National Constitution Center after 12 years, sparking claims of political pressure and internal board conflict over the US Constitution museum's future.

February 18, 2026

Ponnyathankam 2026 Lights Up Kannur with Kalaripayattu and Culture

The Ponnyathankam festival in Kannur district celebrates the ancient martial art Kalaripayattu with 24 groups from India and abroad performing thrilling combat and folk arts.

February 18, 2026

GGH Ongole Hosts Hearing Health Camp for Students on World Hearing Day

Government General Hospital in Ongole conducted a hearing screening camp for 100 students at Bandlamitta Girls High School to mark World Hearing Day. Doctors urged early detection and medical care for hearing problems, warning against self-treatment and unsafe ear cleaning.

February 18, 2026

Zelensky Calls Trump’s Peace Demands on Ukraine ‘Not Fair’

Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized US President Trump for pressuring Ukraine alone in peace talks with Russia. Zelensky said Ukrainians reject giving up extra land in any referendum.

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.

February 18, 2026

Indian University Denies Building Chinese Robot Dog Amid AI Summit Controversy

Galgotias University cleared the air after an Indian professor wrongly claimed it developed a Chinese robot dog at the AI Impact Summit. The robot, made by Chinese company Unitree, sparked online criticism and political embarrassment. The university stressed it did not build the robot but is focused on training future innovators.

February 18, 2026

2,500 North Chennai Students Complete Projects on Energy Saving and Foldable House Design

Around 2,500 students from 10 north Chennai schools completed projects on managing energy at home and designing foldable houses. Their work combined data science and engineering. They got certificates from Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.

February 18, 2026

Japanese Professors Visit Vedavalli Vidyalaya to See Student Science Exhibits

Three professors from Japan visited Vedavalli Vidyalaya in Ranipet to witness student projects on electronics and solar energy. The school aims to use innovative teaching methods.

February 18, 2026

BSNL Pensioners Demand Pension Revision Since 2017 at Vijayawada Conference

About 500 BSNL pensioners gathered in Vijayawada, calling for pension revision from 2017. Leaders cited a Delhi Tribunal judgment and urged government inclusion in 8th CPC terms.

February 18, 2026

Lion-tailed Macaques Show Big Group Growth in Private Plantations Near Valparai

Endangered lion-tailed macaques are forming large groups of up to 117 in private plantations near Valparai. A new study reveals their population is rising sharply outside protected areas, signaling changes in their behavior and habitat use.