Iftar meals marked the beginning of Ramadan 2026 across the world as the Muslim community gathered in homes, mosques, and community spaces to break their first fast of the holy month on Thursday. Evening prayers and traditional dishes brought families and communities together in a spirit of faith, reflection, and unity. From local neighbourhoods to major cities, the start of the month was observed with devotion and gratitude. PICS/AFP
20 February,2026 01:44 PM IST | Tarun VermaCongress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Gaurav Gogoi offered prayers at the revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday. Priyanka Gandhi said she felt “very good” after seeking the blessings of Maa Kamakhya at the temple (Pics/PTI and X)
20 February,2026 11:34 AM IST | Tarun VermaRamadan 2026 began across India on Wednesday after the crescent moon was sighted in several parts of the country, ushering in the holy month of fasting, prayers, and charity. PICS/ PTI
19 February,2026 06:24 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadRamadan 2026 began in Jerusalem's Old City with fasting, prayers, and Iftar preparations. Some worshippers, barred from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque, prayed outside, while markets buzzed with food and sweets for breaking the fast. (Pics/AFP)
19 February,2026 06:12 PM IST | Tarun VermaAs Ramadan begins, cities across Pakistan come alive with prayers. From bustling marketplaces to serene mosques, here are glimpses of how the country welcomed Islam’s holiest month with faith, reflection, and charity. PICS/AFP
19 February,2026 05:30 PM IST | Tarun VermaMaharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar paid tributes to Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort in Pune district on his birth anniversary on Thursday. The three leaders also took part in the cradle ritual marking the birth celebrations of the legendary king, who was born on February 19, 1630. PICS/X
19 February,2026 02:07 PM IST | Tarun VermaPrime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a comprehensive, human-centric approach to artificial intelligence — MANAV — urging the global community to balance innovation with responsibility while shaping the future of AI. The AI India Impact Summit brought together global leaders, policymakers and industry representatives to deliberate on the future and governance of artificial intelligence. PICS/PTI
19 February,2026 12:54 PM IST | Divya NairThe India AI Impact Summit 2026 here has brought together global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts, who are highlighting both the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and the urgent need for responsible governance. PICS/PTI
18 February,2026 06:30 PM IST | Divya NairBNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Tuesday as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, marking a new beginning for the country after nearly 18 months of political uncertainty and lawlessness under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. (PICS/ PTI, X)
17 February,2026 06:07 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadPM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Monday, featuring over 600 startups and international pavilions, showcasing India’s AI innovation and global collaboration. Pics/PTI/X (@narendramodi)
17 February,2026 03:51 PM IST | Tarun VermaCyclone Gezani has claimed 59 lives in Madagascar, displaced thousands, and injured hundreds, impacting lakhs of people. Coming just days after Tropical Cyclone Fytia, it has intensified the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. The storm is part of a series of recent tropical cyclones, underscoring Madagascar’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather driven by climate change. (PICS and TEXT: AFP)
16 February,2026 08:54 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadADVERTISEMENT
