February, 2026 - The S Bharat

Abhishek Sharma’s South Africa Record Gives India Hope Amid T20 World Cup Slump

Ahmedabad — Three innings, three ducks. On paper, it is a troubling sequence for Abhishek Sharma at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Yet, as India head into a high-stakes Super 8 clash against South Africa, the team remains quietly confident

February 21, 2026

India·Odisha

No Bus Stops, No Shelter: Sambalpur’s Town Bus System Leaves Commuters Stranded

Sambalpur — Despite operating a fleet of 50 town buses, residents of Sambalpur continue to face daily hardship due to the absence of designated bus stops or passenger shelters, highlighting a critical gap in the city’s public transport infrastructure. Often described as

February 21, 2026

Entertainment·India·Movie

Cinema as Statement: Political Messaging Shapes Mainstream Hindi Films

New Delhi — Political narratives centered on nationalism, geopolitical conflict, and heroic masculinity are increasingly dominating mainstream Hindi cinema, reflecting both India’s prevailing political climate and the economic realities of theatrical filmmaking, according to industry experts and critics. With the 2026 Bollywood

February 21, 2026

Delhi·India

Delhi Likely to Extend Current Excise Policy Beyond March 31

New Delhi: The Delhi Government is expected to extend the existing excise policy beyond its March 31 expiry, as officials continue work on drafting a new liquor policy, government sources said on Friday. The duty-based excise regime, which has been in place

February 21, 2026

India·Kerala

Kerala Launches DEED Project to Digitize All Official Certificates

Thiruvananthapuram: The government of Kerala has launched an ambitious digital governance initiative aimed at providing all government-issued certificates and documents in digital format. The project, called DEED (Digitization of Every Essential Document), is being rolled out under the state’s Digi Kerala 2.0

February 21, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

Holi Special Trains Announced by South East Central Railway to Ease Festival Rush

Raipur: To manage the heavy passenger rush during the Holi festival, the South East Central Railway has announced the operation of special trains on key routes. A total of 14 round trips will be operated from major stations including Durg, Bilaspur, and

February 21, 2026

Gaja·International·Washington·World

Hamas Says Israel Must End “Aggression” as Trump’s Board of Peace Discusses Gaza’s Future

Gaza City / Washington:The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Thursday that any discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a complete halt to Israeli “aggression,” as U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace held its first meeting to outline

February 21, 2026

Delhi·India·Tamil Nadu·Telangana

Google Launches AI “Photoshoot” Tool in Pomelli to Help Small Businesses Create Studio-Quality Images

Hyderabad: Google has introduced a new artificial intelligence–powered feature called Photoshoot within its free marketing platform Pomelli, aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses create professional, studio-quality product images without the need for costly photography services. Announced by Google Labs, the Photoshoot

February 21, 2026

Delhi·India·International·World

Trump Says India Trade Deal Remains Intact Despite U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs

New Delhi / Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that there would be no change to the trade deal with India, despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down his sweeping tariff measures imposed on several countries. Speaking at a

February 21, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Korba

Agricultural Market Officer Arrested in Sexual Exploitation Case, Korba Police Say

Korba, India: Police in Korba have arrested a former agricultural market (mandi) officer in connection with a sexual exploitation case, officials said on Friday. The accused was taken into custody from Gharghoda in neighboring Raigarh district following a complaint filed by a

February 21, 2026

Delhi·India

India Joins UN Joint Statement Criticizing Israel’s West Bank Expansion Plans

New Delhi: India has joined more than 100 United Nations member states in signing a joint statement criticizing Israel’s plans to expand activities in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA

February 21, 2026

Delhi·India

India Joins UN Joint Statement Criticizing Israel’s West Bank Expansion Plans

New Delhi: India has joined more than 100 United Nations member states in signing a joint statement criticizing Israel’s plans to expand activities in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA

February 21, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

Chhattisgarh Sets Target of 1 Million Water Conservation Structures by May 31, 2026: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur, India: The Government of Chhattisgarh has set an ambitious target to construct one million water conservation structures by May 31, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to turning water conservation into a mass movement, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Friday. The

February 21, 2026

International·NASA·Tech·Technology·World

NASA’s Second Rocket Fueling Test Brings Artemis II Moon Mission Closer to Launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has successfully completed a second critical fueling test of its giant moon rocket, a key step that will determine whether astronauts can begin their long-awaited journey toward the Moon as early as March 6. During the late-night

February 20, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Surajpur

District Collector and Police Chief Visit Jail, Launch “Operation Nishchay” to Rehabilitate Young Inmates

Surajpur, India: In a significant reform-oriented initiative, the district administration in Surajpur has launched Operation Nishchay, a rehabilitation program aimed at guiding young prisoners away from crime and toward constructive lives. On Friday, District Collector S. Jayawardhan and Superintendent of Police Prashant

February 20, 2026

International·World

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Tariff Authority, Major Blow to Former President’s Trade Agenda

Washington, D.C. — In a landmark 6–3 decision on February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs using emergency powers — striking down the

February 20, 2026

India·Maharashtra

Colaba Building Dispute: Bombay High Court Warns of Partial Demolition if Navy’s Claim Is Proven

Mumbai, India: The Bombay High Court has warned that upper floors of a 19-storey residential building in Colaba may be demolished if the Indian Navy’s national security concerns are upheld. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Commanding Officer of

February 20, 2026

Chhattisgarh·India·Raigarh

Raigarh Police Bust Inter-State Online Cricket Betting Racket, Seize Devices Worth Thousands

Raigarh, India | The Raigarh Police have dismantled a major inter-state online cricket betting syndicate, uncovering betting transactions worth millions of rupees during an operation conducted in Kolkata, officials said on Thursday. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team from the Cyber

February 20, 2026

India·Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Government, Indian Oil Sign MoU for International Cricket Stadium in Gorakhpur

Lucknow, India — The Government of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited for the construction of a 30,000-capacity international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur, marking a major step toward strengthening sports infrastructure in eastern

February 20, 2026

Delhi·India

Rourkela Steel Plant Sets New Record With 8,159 Tonnes of Slag Despatched in a Single Day

Rourkela, India — Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has set a new operational benchmark after its Materials Recovery Department (MRD) recorded the highest-ever single-day slag despatch of 8,159.12 tonnes on February 18, 2026. The record was achieved through 279 vehicle trips in one

February 20, 2026

Delhi·India

Steel Authority of India Limited Redesignates Manish Raj Gupta as Director (Mining) Effective February 18, 2026

New Delhi : Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced the redesignation of Manish Raj Gupta as Director (Mining), effective February 18, 2026, following approval from the Government of India. According to a regulatory filing, Gupta has been redesignated from his

February 20, 2026

Delhi·India

India’s PSU Sector Market Capitalization Nears $840 Billion After a Decade of Transformation

New Delhi — India’s public sector undertaking sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, emerging as a stronger, more profitable, and increasingly influential force within the country’s economy and capital markets. Fueled by structural reforms, improved corporate governance, healthier

February 20, 2026

Delhi·India

NTPC Green Energy Commissions 165 MW Solar Capacity at Khavda Project, Total Group Capacity Nears 9 GW

New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has announced the commercial commissioning of an additional 165 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity at its Khavda-II Solar PV Project in the western Indian state of Gujarat. According to a

February 20, 2026

International·World

Osaka Receives ¥566 Million Gold Donation to Help Repair Aging Water System

Tokyo — The Japanese city of Osaka has received an extraordinary donation of 21 kilograms (about 46 pounds) of gold, valued at approximately ¥566 million (around $3.8 million), to support repairs to its aging water infrastructure, city officials announced Thursday. The donation

February 20, 2026

International·World

Knife Attack at Fukuoka Public Library Leaves Three Injured; Suspect Arrested

Fukuoka, Japan — Three people were injured in a knife attack at a public library in the Japanese city of Fukuoka on Thursday evening, police said. None of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries. Authorities arrested Tatsuo Yoshii, a 61-year-old local resident, on

February 20, 2026

Delhi·India

Search Begins for Successor to Gurdeep Singh as NTPC Chairman; March 28 Deadline Set

New Delhi | The Government of India has formally initiated the process to appoint the next Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC Limited, as the tenure of current CMD Gurdeep Singh comes to an end on July 31, 2026. The Ministry

February 20, 2026

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Abhishek Sharma’s South Africa Record Gives India Hope Amid T20 World Cup Slump

No Bus Stops, No Shelter: Sambalpur’s Town Bus System Leaves Commuters Stranded

Cinema as Statement: Political Messaging Shapes Mainstream Hindi Films

Delhi Likely to Extend Current Excise Policy Beyond March 31

Kerala Launches DEED Project to Digitize All Official Certificates

Holi Special Trains Announced by South East Central Railway to Ease Festival Rush

Hamas Says Israel Must End “Aggression” as Trump’s Board of Peace Discusses Gaza’s Future

Google Launches AI “Photoshoot” Tool in Pomelli to Help Small Businesses Create Studio-Quality Images

Trump Says India Trade Deal Remains Intact Despite U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs

Agricultural Market Officer Arrested in Sexual Exploitation Case, Korba Police Say

India Joins UN Joint Statement Criticizing Israel’s West Bank Expansion Plans

India Joins UN Joint Statement Criticizing Israel’s West Bank Expansion Plans

Chhattisgarh Sets Target of 1 Million Water Conservation Structures by May 31, 2026: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

NASA’s Second Rocket Fueling Test Brings Artemis II Moon Mission Closer to Launch

District Collector and Police Chief Visit Jail, Launch “Operation Nishchay” to Rehabilitate Young Inmates

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Tariff Authority, Major Blow to Former President’s Trade Agenda

Colaba Building Dispute: Bombay High Court Warns of Partial Demolition if Navy’s Claim Is Proven

Raigarh Police Bust Inter-State Online Cricket Betting Racket, Seize Devices Worth Thousands

Uttar Pradesh Government, Indian Oil Sign MoU for International Cricket Stadium in Gorakhpur

Rourkela Steel Plant Sets New Record With 8,159 Tonnes of Slag Despatched in a Single Day

Steel Authority of India Limited Redesignates Manish Raj Gupta as Director (Mining) Effective February 18, 2026

India’s PSU Sector Market Capitalization Nears $840 Billion After a Decade of Transformation

NTPC Green Energy Commissions 165 MW Solar Capacity at Khavda Project, Total Group Capacity Nears 9 GW

Osaka Receives ¥566 Million Gold Donation to Help Repair Aging Water System

Knife Attack at Fukuoka Public Library Leaves Three Injured; Suspect Arrested

Search Begins for Successor to Gurdeep Singh as NTPC Chairman; March 28 Deadline Set

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