February 17, 2026

Kīlauea Volcano Erupts Again with Lava Fountains 1,300 Feet High in Hawaiʻi

Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi Island erupted with stunning lava fountains reaching 1,300 feet. The 42nd episode of its ongoing cycle lasted nearly 10 hours, sending ash over 35,000 feet high. This powerful blast captured wide attention and showed the volcano’s continuing wild nature.

February 17, 2026

Travancore Devaswom Board Forms Task Force to Fix Audit Issues in Sabarimala Event Expenses

The Travancore Devaswom Board set up a special task force to clear doubts in the audit report on expenses for the Global Ayyappa Sangamam at Sabarimala. The board admitted errors and said some vendors delayed bills. They aim to resolve the issues before the High Court hearing on February 17.

February 17, 2026

Indian Court Sentences 3 to Death for Rape-Murder Near Hampi Heritage Site

Three men were sentenced to death by an Indian court for raping an Israeli tourist and killing a man near Hampi, a popular Unesco World Heritage site.

February 17, 2026

Photographer Arrested in Bengaluru for Stealing ₹55 Lakh Gold from House

Bengaluru police caught a photographer who stole gold worth ₹55 lakh from a home. They recovered 348 grams of stolen ornaments. The accused confessed after CCTV helped track him down.

February 17, 2026

Chinese Truck Maker FAW Tops Toyota, Daimler, and Isuzu Sales in South Africa

Chinese truck brand FAW now sells more trucks than big names like Toyota and Daimler in South Africa. Their trucks offer better value and support than used Japanese imports, says expert Kai Xue.

February 17, 2026

Indonesia Rolls Out $762 Million Ramadan Stimulus to Boost Economy During Eid Season

Indonesia has launched a $762 million stimulus ahead of Ramadan to keep people spending and travelling. The package aims to support economic growth during the key first quarter.

February 17, 2026

Bengaluru Police Arrest 15, Seize Drugs Worth ₹21.5 Crore in Major Raid

Bengaluru police arrested 15 people, including three foreigners, in a big drug bust. They seized over 49 kg of various drugs valued at ₹21.5 crore during coordinated raids across the city.

February 17, 2026

World Welcomes Lunar New Year with Festive Fireworks and Prayers for the Fire Horse

From Beijing to Buenos Aires, people celebrate the Lunar New Year with colorful festivals, prayers, and fireworks. The Year of the Fire Horse begins with joy and tradition worldwide.

February 17, 2026

Kotak Securities Sees AI Partnerships as Key for Indian IT Growth and Investment Potential

Sumit Pokharna from Kotak Securities calls AI partnerships like Infosys-Anthropic a ‘step in the right direction’ in regulated industries. He projects 2-3% growth dip due to AI, warns of market overreaction, and highlights opportunities in strong midcap IT firms.

February 17, 2026

Spain Launches Probe Into Social Media Giants Over AI Child Abuse Content

Spain orders investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok for sharing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. PM Pedro Sanchez vows to stop the platforms’ 'impunity' and protect children online.