UP court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, he rejects allegations
Special POCSO Judge Vinod Kumar Chaurasia directed the Jhunsi Police Station in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to register an FIR on a complaint filed by Ashutosh Brahmachari
21 February,2026 11:18 PM IST | Varanasi | IANSPut India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government must also ensure that the interests of Indian farmers are fully protected during the renegotiations and asked the government to categorically state that it will not allow any import liberalisation to the American side
21 February,2026 11:00 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIMade in India chip very important for developed nation, says PM Modi
PM Modi laid the foundation for the HCL-Foxconn India Chip plant in Jewar, a Rs 3,700 crore facility producing display driver chips to boost India’s semiconductor self-reliance and create over 3,500 jobs
21 February,2026 08:05 PM IST | Greater Noida | PTIIndia launches 'Baku Evenings' to promote its culture, heritage in Azerbaijan
The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan launched ‘Baku Evenings’, a cultural series promoting India’s culture, education, arts, and heritage. The inaugural event on February 20 celebrated Sanskrit and Hindi to strengthen people-to-people ties
21 February,2026 08:04 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIDelhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare rules in 15 days
Delhi will soon notify rules to provide transgender persons with legal recognition, healthcare, education, livelihood support, and protection under the SMILE scheme, Garima Greh shelters, and Ayushman Bharat TG Plus
21 February,2026 05:58 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIMaharashtra board chemistry paper goes viral before exam, leak suspected
Police have begun investigating a suspected leak of the Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry question paper after it was allegedly shared online before the exam. Students and parents expressed concern after what was claimed to be the Maharashtra Board
21 February,2026 02:42 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentDelhi on alert over possible LeT threat to religious sites
Delhi Police stepped up security at key religious and heritage sites, including Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, following intelligence inputs about a possible terror threat. Surveillance, vehicle checks and deployment of bomb squads have been intensified.
21 February,2026 02:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSurgical instrument found inside woman abdomen five years after operation
An artery forceps was discovered inside a woman’s abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College in Vandanam. Usha Joseph, a native of Punnapra, had surgery in May 2021 to remove a uterine fibroid but reportedly continued to suffer recurring abdominal pain. An X-ray later revealed the surgical instrument had been left
21 February,2026 10:13 AM IST | Kochi | AgenciesAngry smoker throws lighter at fuel nozzle, triggering blaze at petrol station
A man allegedly caused a fire at a petrol pump after being asked by staff not to smoke on the premises. According to reports, he attempted to light a cigarette but was stopped by employees. In anger, he threw his lighter towards a fuel nozzle, which ignited a fire. The incident highlights the serious dangers of smoking at fuel stations
21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Raipur | AgenciesRoutine eye exam may help detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
A new study suggests that changes in the peripheral retina — the outer area of the eye’s light-sensitive layer — may help detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage. Researchers found that a routine eye examination could potentially reveal warning signs of the condition long before irreversible brain damage occurs
21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesIN PHOTOS: First Friday prayers of Ramzan witness massive turnout nationwide
21 February,2026 11:47 AM ISTSix-year-old killed in Janakpuri crash, grandmother says no one stopped to help
A six-year-old girl was killed after a car rammed into an e-rickshaw in Janakpuri, Delhi. The child’s grandmother recounted the traumatic moments, saying no one came forward to help as the girl lay critically injured. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and bystander apathy in the city
21 February,2026 10:11 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesePlane allies with NVIDIA to develop India’s 1st air taxi
Chennai-based The ePlane Company has partnered with NVIDIA to develop India’s first electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the collaboration will see ePlane create a high-fidelity digital twin of its e200x aircraft to enhance aerospace simulation and performance
21 February,2026 09:37 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesEMIs, rent and no flat: Pune families face 13-year housing limbo
Homebuyers who booked flats in 2013–14 at Marvel Isola Phase II in Mohammadwadi say they are still waiting for possession or refunds. With EMIs, rent and legal costs mounting, families allege years of delays despite MahaRERA orders and insolvency proceedings
21 February,2026 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalUS-India sign 'Pax Silica' shattering China’s dominance in critical minerals
India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.