Delhi to Meerut in just 1 hour, PM Modi to inaugurate the Namo Bharat Corridor on February 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the remaining stretch of the 82-km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor on February 22, connecting Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut. Work on the 5-km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, as well as the 21-km stretch from Meerut South to Modipuram, has been completed and is scheduled for inauguration on February 22. On the same day, the Prime Minister will also flag off the 23-km-long Meerut Metro. An official stated that the first phase of the Meerut Metro will include 13 stations.
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CBSE alerts 10th, 12th aspirants on question paper leaks rumours
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and 12 exams 2026 will commence from February 17. Ahead of the exam, CBSE has alerted the exam takers on social media rumours about question paper leaks. As observed in the past, certain unscrupulous elements attempt to mislead students and parents by spreading fake news on various social media platforms during the course of exams. Such misinformation often includes false claims of question paper leaks and circulation of purported question papers for X/XII examinations of the Board, CBSE notification mentioned.
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Lucknow Metro launches QR-based ticketing system: Know how it works and other details
The Lucknow Metro on Monday introduced QR-based tickets, allowing passengers to book their metro rides from anywhere for a seamless and convenient travel experience. The new QR ticketing system was formally launched at the Hazratganj Metro Station by Sushil Kumar — Managing Director of the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation.
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Tamil Nadu BJP chief apologises to Vijay and Trisha over derogatory remarks: What was the controversy?
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran on Monday tendered apology over his derogatory remark that dragged actor Trisha Krishnan into an attack on actor-turned-politician Vijay. Nagendran stated said that the comment was made “by mistake”, shortly after Trisha called him out in a strongly worded statement.
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Holi 2026: NFR unleashes special train pairs to link Northeast festivities with national heartlands
Indian Railways is ramping up for Holi 2026 with an impressive 1,500 special trains nationwide, a clear sign of its focus on passenger ease during peak festival travel, as announced by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma. This expansion from last year’s services promises smoother journeys for millions heading home to splash colors with loved ones. NFR, based in Maligaon near Guwahati and serving eight Northeastern states plus parts of West Bengal and north Bihar, leads regionally by launching four pairs of specials right away, with more slated soon to match soaring demand.
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IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026: Amit Shah congratulates team India for massive victory in thriller game
Ishan Kishan delivered a masterful 77 off 40 balls on a tricky surface at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, propelling India to 175/7 after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha put them in to bat. Despite an early blow with Abhishek Sharma falling in the first over, Kishan seized control, outshining Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack that limited pace to just two overs. His aggressive knock set a daunting target, proving too steep for the rivals in another ICC event masterclass.
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India register biggest-ever T20I win over Pakistan, qualify for Super 8 of T20 World Cup 2026
India hammered Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan captain Salman Agha was delighted to bowl first after winning the toss, analysing that the conditions would favour the spinners. Suryakumar Yadav, on the other hand, remained unfazed. He claimed that the team would have batted first anyway before announcing Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav as the two changes.
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How can Pakistan get knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026 after humiliating defeat to India?
Pakistan suffered a humiliating defeat to India in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, February. Pakistan have suffered their biggest-ever T20I loss to India as the Men in Blue won the clash by 61 runs.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj-Tipu Sultan comparison row: BJP, Congress workers clash in Pune; 9 injured
A clash erupted between workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in Maharashtra’s Pune on Sunday over the latter’s state unit chief Harshwardhan Sapkal’s recent remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan, leaving at least nine people injured. Stone pelting was also reported during the incident, forcing the police to intervene.
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Gujarat road accident: Three youth killed as car collides with railway bridge in Rajkot
In the early hours of Sunday (February 15), a horrific road accident unfolded on the Jetalsar Junction railway bridge in Jetpur city of Gujarat’s Rajkot district. Four friends, returning from the vibrant Maha Shivratri fair at Bhavnath in Junagadh, were travelling in a car when tragedy struck. The driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating the bridge amid heavy festival traffic, slamming into the sturdy bridge structure with devastating force. The impact was so severe that the car literally split into two halves, scattering wreckage across opposite sides of the road. Local residents and passing motorists alerted authorities, who rushed to the scene to find a chaotic tableau of twisted metal and the injured.
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