February 16, 2026

Cooperation Minister to Open MG University Staff Conference on Higher Education Challenges

Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan will inaugurate the 41st Mahatma Gandhi University Employees’ Association conference on February 17-18. Key leaders will discuss major issues in higher education and critique the Union Government’s National Education Administration Bill.

February 16, 2026

Offshore Survey Near Kozhikode Spots 20 Seabird Species and Raises Plastic Pollution Alarm

A one-day offshore survey off Kozhikode recorded 20 seabird species, including rare ones. The team also spotted serious plastic pollution in the sea.

February 16, 2026

Congress Slams NGT Approval of Great Nicobar Project Over Ecological Concerns

Congress blasted the National Green Tribunal’s approval of the Great Nicobar project, calling it 'deeply disappointing' and warning of disastrous ecological impacts. The party hopes the Calcutta High Court will offer relief as legal battles continue.

February 16, 2026

J&K Lt Governor Orders Reopening of 14 Tourist Spots After Terror Attack Closure

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the reopening of 14 tourist spots closed after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Now, 26 destinations are open again with more to follow after snow clearance.

February 16, 2026

AILAJ Denies Sending Fake Letter Claiming ₹50 Lakh Bribe to Madras High Court Judge

The All India Lawyers Association for Justice (AILAJ) has denied sending a fake letter that accused a senior advocate of bribery in a Madras High Court case. AILAJ says its name and address were misused and demands action. The court has ordered a vigilance inquiry and the judge has recused himself from the case.

February 16, 2026

UBS China Silver Fund Sparks Over 200,000 Investor Complaints After Abrupt Valuation Shift

UBS SDIC's silver fund hit by sharp losses after changing its price benchmark without warning. Over 200,000 investors in China complained as losses doubled overnight. The fund's planned compensation is yet to satisfy many.

February 16, 2026

Alibaba Launches Qwen-3.5 AI Model, Boosting Global AI Competition

Alibaba has released its new AI model Qwen-3.5, featuring 397 billion parameters and strong performance. This launch intensifies the AI race between China and the US.

February 16, 2026

Maanur Farmers Petition Collector for Paddy Compensation Amid Drought

Farmers in Maanur union face paddy crop loss due to weak northeast monsoon and low well water. They urge the District Collector to seek government compensation. Women in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar demand land 'patta' for all poor families.

February 16, 2026

India-US Officials to Finalise Interim Trade Deal Legal Text Next Week, Target March Signing

India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announced that Indian officials will visit the U.S. from February 23 to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement. The pact, expected to be signed in March, includes tariff reductions and mutual duty concessions between the two countries.

February 16, 2026

Gachibowli Police Arrest Three in Theft of 60 Laptops from University of Hyderabad

Gachibowli police have caught three suspects for stealing 60 laptops from the University of Hyderabad's AIMSCS campus. All stolen laptops were recovered. The accused are in judicial custody.