February 17, 2026

Keir Starmer Eyes £14bn Boost in UK Defence Spending Amid Budget Hurdles

Labour leader Keir Starmer aims to raise UK defence spending to 3% of GDP, adding up to £14bn annually by 2029. But tight budgets, Treasury rules, and political hurdles stand in the way.

February 17, 2026

Navalny Killed Using Rare Dart Frog Poison Epibatidine, Experts Say

Alexei Navalny was killed by the powerful toxin epibatidine, found in South American dart frogs. Experts say only the Russian state had motive and means. The poison paralyzes muscles and has no antidote, making it a deadly choice for this political murder.

February 16, 2026

Supreme Court to Re-Examine Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances on Feb 25

The Supreme Court will hear key cases on ex post facto environmental clearances for construction and public projects across India. The hearing is set for February 25 with no adjournments allowed, as ruled by Chief Justice Surya Kant’s Bench.

February 16, 2026

Vivan Sharad Mahiswari Tops Telangana in JEE Main 2026 with Perfect Score

Vivan Sharad Mahiswari is Telangana's JEE Main 2026 topper with a perfect NTA 100 score. Only 12 candidates scored 100 nationwide in this tough exam held from Jan 21-28.

February 16, 2026

A. Vishnu Sai Theja Tops Karnataka with 99.99 Percentile in JEE Main 2026

A. Vishnu Sai Theja scored 99.99 percentile in JEE Main 2026 session-1 and became Karnataka's topper. No one from the state got 100 percentile this year.

February 16, 2026

Six Dead, 46 Hurt in Brazil BR-153 Highway Bus Crash After Tyre Burst

A bus carrying farm workers crashed on Brazil's BR-153 highway early Monday. A tyre burst caused the vehicle to overturn, killing six and injuring 46 people.

February 16, 2026

PM Modi Opens AI Impact Summit, Drawing Over 2.5 Lakh Attendees to Bharat Mandapam

India’s AI Impact Summit kicked off with a bang as PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the event on February 16. Over 2.5 lakh registrations filled Bharat Mandapam, showcasing India’s rise in AI with 400+ booths and 100+ sessions. Despite crowded halls and some challenges, the event buzzed with innovation and global tech presence.

February 16, 2026

Supreme Court Lets Gangster Abu Salem Withdraw Remission Appeal After 25 Years in Jail

The Supreme Court on February 16, 2026, allowed convicted gangster Abu Salem to withdraw his remission appeal. Salem, involved in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, served 25 years in jail. The court left the door open for him to seek early hearing at Bombay High Court.

February 16, 2026

Tripura Brick Kilns Halt Production Due to Severe Coal Shortage

Tripura's brick kilns are shutting down as coal supplies run out. Most have stopped working, with some having coal for only a week. The shortage comes from Meghalaya, hitting the local industry hard.

February 16, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over Gig Workers' Rights, Calls for Urgent Government Action

Rahul Gandhi condemns BJP for ignoring gig workers’ hardships, highlighting caste and class discrimination. He demands strong laws and social security for these workers, while praising Congress-ruled states’ efforts to protect gig labour.