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NTPC Mining Charts Ambitious Growth Path, Eyes 400% Revenue Surge and Entry into Rare Earths

New Delhi | NTPC Mining Limited (NML), a wholly owned subsidiary of India’s state-run power major NTPC, has unveiled a sweeping transformation strategy that could redefine its role in India’s energy and resource landscape. At its first-ever Lenders’ Meet held in Ranchi on February 16, NML projected a more than 400% jump in revenue by … Read more

Ticket Counters Inaugurated at Kondagaon Inter-State Bus Terminal; Groundbreaking Held for New Commercial Complexes

Kondagaon: Thirteen ticket counters were formally inaugurated at the newly developed Inter-State Bus Terminal in Kondagaon on Tuesday, marking a major step toward streamlined public transport services in the district. A groundbreaking ceremony was also held for the construction of eight new commercial complexes within the bus terminal premises. The inauguration was led by Municipal … Read more

MPs Meet Railway Officials in Raipur, Push for Expansion of Rail Services and New Trains

Raipur: Members of Parliament from Chhattisgarh held a high-level meeting with railway officials at the Raipur DRM Office to discuss the expansion of rail services, faster completion of infrastructure projects, and the introduction of new trains, including Vande Bharat services. The meeting was attended by the General Manager of South East Central Railway, Tarun Prakash, … Read more

Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed a defamation case filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, providing significant legal relief to the Leader of the Opposition in India’s Parliament. The case stemmed from the sharing of a newspaper cover by Gandhi during the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election campaign. The … Read more

Modi, Macron Hold High-Level Talks in Mumbai as India–France Ties Enter New Phase

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, underscoring a deepening strategic partnership between India and France across defense, technology, and global governance. The talks took place at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan and covered a wide range of bilateral and global issues. President Macron’s visit—his fourth … Read more

Karnataka Farmers Seek Incentives for Women Marrying Farmers’ Sons, Raise Economic Concerns Ahead of State Budget

Bengaluru: Farmers’ organizations in Karnataka have urged the state government to introduce incentives for women who marry men from farming families, citing growing social challenges and economic uncertainty among young farmers. The demand was part of a detailed memorandum submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a pre-Budget consultation meeting held at Vidhana Soudha earlier this … Read more

Kota Coaching Pays Off as Two Students Score Perfect 100 Percentile in JEE Main 2026

Kota, Rajasthan: Two students who prepared in Kota have achieved a rare milestone in India’s highly competitive engineering entrance exam, the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026, by scoring a perfect 300 out of 300 marks, securing 100 percentile. The top scorers, Kabir Chillar and Arnav Gautam, credit their success to disciplined preparation, strong … Read more

Canada’s Yuvraj Samra Smashes Record 58-Ball Century Against New Zealand in T20 World Cup

Hyderabad: Canada’s rising batting star Yuvraj Samra etched his name into cricket history with a stunning 58-ball century against New Zealand during a ICC Men’s T20 World Cup group-stage match on Monday. The match, played at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, saw Canada post a competitive total of 173 for 4 after being sent in to … Read more

Woman’s Body Found in Kukatpally Apartment After Four Days; Police Step In

Hyderabad, India:Police intervened after the body of a 45-year-old woman was kept inside an apartment in the Kukatpally area of Telangana for four days without last rites being performed, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred at Sri Sai Bharadwaj Apartments in Ramakrishna Nagar, Kukatpally. The deceased, identified as Shailaja, reportedly died due to illness … Read more

Infosys Turns AI Disruption into Opportunity, Shares Jump Over 3% After Anthropic Partnership

Bengaluru, India — Indian IT major Infosys has successfully turned fears around artificial intelligence into a growth opportunity. The company’s shares surged more than 3% on Tuesday after it announced a strategic partnership with US-based AI startup Anthropic, easing investor concerns over AI-led disruption in the IT services sector. Infosys stock opened at ₹1,370 and … Read more

India, France Set to Sign Landmark HAMMER Missile Deal, Renew 10-Year Defence Pact

Mumbai, February 16, 2026: India and France are poised to take their strategic partnership to a new level as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin co-chair the 6th India–France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru on February 17. The high-level talks are expected to be among the … Read more

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Moves Proposal Seeking Rahul Gandhi’s Expulsion From Parliament

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has submitted a proposal in Parliament calling for the expulsion of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, citing past parliamentary precedents to support his demand. Dubey said the objective of his motion is to “expose the intentions of forces that want to divide the country,” using the … Read more

Air India Expands International Network With More Flights and Upgraded Cabins

Mumbai: Air India has announced a major upgrade to its international operations under its 2026 Northern Summer Schedule, increasing flight frequencies on key global routes and deploying aircraft with newly upgraded or retrofitted cabin interiors. The airline confirmed that from February 14, flights on the Delhi–Tokyo (Haneda) route are now being operated with Boeing 787-9 … Read more

Bangladesh Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Delivers Farewell Address Ahead of New Government

Dhaka, Bangladesh: As Bangladesh prepares for the swearing-in of a new elected government, interim chief Muhammad Yunus delivered his final address to the nation, asserting that the country has emerged stronger, more confident, and independent in its foreign and domestic outlook after 18 months under his leadership. Speaking in a televised farewell address on Monday, … Read more

Chhattisgarh SDM Among Four Arrested in Custodial Assault Death During Anti-Illegal Mining Drive

Balrampur, Chhattisgarh: Four people, including a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), have been arrested in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh in connection with the alleged beating to death of a tribal villager during an anti-illegal mining operation in Balrampur district, police officials said. The arrests were made following an incident that occurred during a late-night crackdown on … Read more

UN Experts Urge Probe Into Guatemala Attorney General Over Alleged Illegal Adoptions

Guatemala City: United Nations human rights experts have called for an independent investigation into Guatemala’s Attorney General, Maria Consuelo Porras, over alleged involvement in illegal international adoptions of Indigenous children during the country’s civil war. In a statement released Monday from Geneva, the UN experts said they had received information linking Porras to the forced … Read more

French President Emmanuel Macron Arrives in India for AI Impact Summit, Set to Hold Talks with PM Narendra Modi

Mumbai, India: Emmanuel Macron arrived in India early Tuesday morning for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between India and France. The French leader will participate in the AI Impact Summit and hold high-level bilateral talks with Narendra Modi in Mumbai. Upon his arrival at Mumbai airport, President Macron was accorded … Read more

Child Brutally Assaulted After Intruder Enters Primary School in Dhamtari district

Dhamtari, India: A disturbing incident has raised serious concerns about school security in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district, where a man allegedly trespassed into a government primary school and violently assaulted a third-grade student. The incident occurred on Monday at a government primary school in Bhanpuri village under the jurisdiction of Arjuni Police Station. According to reports, … Read more