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.

February 18, 2026

AI Impact Summit Day 2 runs smoother with fewer crowds but livestream, transport troubles persist

Day 2 of the AI Impact Summit was calmer with more areas open and fewer crowds. Digital payments became accepted at food stalls, but livestream glitches and travel issues outside continued to bother attendees.

February 18, 2026

Supreme Court Flags Fake Case Laws Due to AI Use in Legal Drafting

The Supreme Court warns lawyers against relying on AI for legal drafts after fake case laws appear in petitions, stressing accuracy in justice.

February 18, 2026

Uttarakhand Considers Online Fee to Curb Fake Char Dham Yatra Registrations

To stop fake entries and manage crowds, Uttarakhand is planning a fee for online Char Dham Yatra registration. A committee will decide the fee soon.

February 18, 2026

Disney Jr's Captain Durag on Hey AJ! Sparks Debate over Black Culture Representation

Disney Jr's new superhero Captain Durag on 'Hey AJ!' was meant to celebrate Black culture but faced backlash for leaning into stereotypes, especially during Black History Month. Creators defend the character, calling it a tribute to culture and fun.

February 18, 2026

Hate Speech Against Indians in US Surges 115% Amid H-1B Visa Debate

Hate speech targeting Indians and South Asians in the US increased sharply by 115% from 2023 to 2025. Online attacks linked to visa policies and immigration debates, stirring anxiety in communities.