February 18, 2026

James Blunt Tells Indians to Leave Texas Over Racism and High Taxes

US entrepreneur James Blunt urged Indians to leave Texas, calling out 'racist tantrums' and high property taxes. His statement sparked both support and backlash online.

February 18, 2026

Ukraine and Russia Meet in Geneva; Trump Pushes Kyiv for Fast Peace Deal

Ukraine and Russia began US-led peace talks in Geneva. Trump urges Kyiv to act fast for peace. Zelensky asks allies to ramp up sanctions and weapons to press Russia.

February 18, 2026

New Jersey Transit Urges Work from Home as Gateway Rail Upgrade Hits NYC Commutes

New Jersey's transit authority asks commuters to work from home for up to a month due to major rail work moving traffic onto a new bridge. The $16bn Gateway Project will cut rail service across the Hudson until March 15, causing delays and fewer trains into Manhattan.

February 18, 2026

ICE Triples Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Amid Deportation Surge, Raising Concerns

ICE massively increased its data stored on Microsoft Azure cloud in late 2025, using AI tools and Microsoft apps. This comes as the agency’s budget and workforce grew with a focus on ramping up deportations.

February 18, 2026

Rhode Island High School Hockey Shooting Kills 3, Injures 3 in Family Dispute

A shooting at a Rhode Island high school hockey game left three dead, including the suspect, and three injured. Officials say it was a targeted family dispute. The game was suspended and authorities continue investigations.

February 18, 2026

BJP's K. Annamalai Criticizes Tamil Nadu's Budget Over Rising Debt and Job Crisis

K. Annamalai accuses Tamil Nadu government of rising debt, poor revenue performance, and no new job schemes in 2026 interim budget.

February 18, 2026

GHMC to Launch Portal and QR Codes for Clear Property Tax Details in Hyderabad

GHMC is building a new portal for citizens to check property tax details online. It will also assign QR codes to each building, helping people and officials access building info easily to reduce corruption.

February 18, 2026

Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard Nab Two Iranians with 200 Kg Suspected Chemicals on Speedboat

Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard arrested two Iranian men off Porbandar coast with over 200 kg of suspected drugs. The daring speedboat journey from Iran is a new method.

February 18, 2026

Telangana Aims to Make Hyderabad a Global Life Sciences Innovation Hub by 2030

Telangana plans to transform Hyderabad into a top global Life Sciences hub, targeting $25 billion investments and 5 lakh jobs by 2030. The move includes a new policy, cluster expansions, and big investor commitments.

February 18, 2026

Over 46 Lakh Students Begin CBSE Class 10 and 12 Exams with Smooth Math Test

More than 46 lakh students started CBSE board exams on February 17. Class 10 took Math, Class 12 appeared for four subjects. Exams run till March and April with strict alerts on fake news.