Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologized for the “logistical difficulties” and overcrowding on the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit. Attributing the chaos to an overwhelming turnout of 70,000+ attendees, he announced a dedicated “war room” to address grievances and ensure a smoother experience for the remaining days.
On February 17, 2026, fourteen former cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, petitioned Pakistan’s government to provide “immediate medical attention” to Imran Khan. Citing reports that the 73-year-old has lost 85% of vision in his right eye due to retinal blockage and neglect in Adiala Jail, they urged humane treatment befitting a “global sporting icon.”
A viral “wedding invitation” claiming actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are marrying on February 26 has sparked a social media frenzy. Fans are divided on its authenticity, as the actors have not yet officially confirmed the wedding rumors.
Ameesha Patel Reacted After Reports Claimed That A Moradabad Court Issued A Non-Bailable Warrant Against Her In A 2017 Breach Of Contract Case Filed By Event Organiser Pawan Verma. The Actress Stated That The Matter Is Very Old And That A Settlement Deed Was Already Signed With The Full Agreed Amount Paid.
A coach of the Train 12616 New Delhi-Chennai (Tambaram) Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra’s Wardha district on Tuesday morning, railway officials said. There were no casualties, they said. The train was stopped on the Sindi-Tuljapur section, the affected coach was detached immediately, and the fire brigade was called.
A grieving couple in Chhattisgarh died by suicide shortly after losing their only son in a road accident. Heartbroken by the tragedy, they left a note stating he was “their world,” highlighting the devastating impact of the loss.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted time to the Centre and the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to pursue through diplomatic channels and seek cooperation of the UAE authorities in the matter of detention of Major Vikrant Jaitly , brother of actor Celina Jaitly, in the Gulf country.
The Delhi High Court on Monday suspended Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s sentence in the cheque bounce cases till March 18 and permitted him to be released from jail. A bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma allowed him to be released on bail, subject to depositing a bail bond of ₹1 lakh and furnishing a surety before the trial court.
A massive explosion at a chemical factory in Faridabad triggered a major fire, leaving 35 workers injured. Ten remain in critical condition with severe burns. Emergency teams are on-site, and a probe into the blast’s cause is underway.
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was down for several users globally with thousands of users reporting disruptions in loading app and accessing feed. Several users reported technical errors in loading feed, failed search results and accessing the social media app.