Bengal elections: TMC MLA Khagendranath Mahato switches to BJP after being denied ticket in Gopiballavpur
Iran says reopening of Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ amid US blockade, calls it ‘ceasefire violation’
Rajasthan Royals move to second on points table after thrashing LSG in low-scoring affair in IPL 2026
Stage set for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls: Will MK Stalin, Mamata Banerjee hold their ground?
Trump claims Iran halts execution of eight women protesters at his request: ‘I very much appreciate it’
‘CM has put entire system in danger’: SC rebukes Mamata Banerjee day ahead of polling in Bengal
Mohammad Nawaz tests positive for recreational drug use, ICC alerts Pakistan Cricket Board
Kedarnath Dham portals open for devotees amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’; Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers
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Modi govt revamps six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks public comments on draft by May 20
From HAMMER Missiles to AI Hub: India and France seal major strategic deals during Macron’s visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (February 17) held wide-ranging bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a new chapter in ties between India and France. The discussions focused on the next phase of cooperation in defence, security, clean energy, critical minerals, technology, and people-to-people linkages.
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Major setback for Pinarayi Vijayan govt as Kerala HC strikes down ‘Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme’
In a massive political blow to the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala, the Kerala High Court on Tuesday cancelled the state government’s order permitting the controversial ‘Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme’. The verdict effectively halts a large-scale door-to-door survey ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled later this year. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Saumitra Sen and Justice VM Syam Kumar delivered the ruling while allowing petitions filed by Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) state president Aloysius Xavier and Perumbavoor resident MH Mubas.
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Exclusive: ‘Hum paise kamane…,’ Rajpal Yadav on jail time, support and his Bollywood journey
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav came out of Tihar jail on February 17, 2026. The actor surrendered in cheque bounce case on February 5 and since then he was behind bars. However, after getting massive support from fans and big Bollywood actors like Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan, the actor finally walked out of jail and thanked everyone for their support.
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‘Super 8 certainly a tick, but not the whole box’: Raza after Zimbabwe’s historic T20 World Cup feat
Sikandar Raza is chuffed to bits for Zimbabwe, having made it to the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup for the first time in their history, but knows that this is not the ultimate target of his side, which is looking to spring a surprise in the next stage.
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Two Pakistani nationals who escaped from juvenile home in Jammu arrested from Punjab’s Ludhiana
Two Pakistani nationals, who had escaped from a juvenile observation home in Jammu, have been arrested in Punjab’s Ludhiana within 24 hours of the incident, officials said on Tuesday. The arrests were carried out by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, while the third escapee, a local gangster, remains absconding.
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Tarique Rahman’s new cabinet: 25 ministers, 24 state ministers take oath in Bangladesh, check full list
BNP leasder Tarique Rahman was sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking the end of the 18-month rule of the interim government which took charge after the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime in August 2024. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad instead of Bangabhaban, in a departure from a long-standing tradition.
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EC has become a ‘Tughlaqi Commission’ run by a political party, alleges Mamata Banerjee ahead of Bengal polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday once again targeted the Election Commission of India (ECI) accusing it of acting on the directions of a political party. She said the Election Commission has now become a “Tughlaqi Commission” and is functioning with clear political bias. “EC has become a ‘Tughlaqi Commission’ run by a political party. Election Commission treating ordinary people like terrorists…On instruction from BJP, the Election Commission is deleting names of Bengal’s voters during SIR,” Mamata alleged.
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Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026 as Zimbabwe qualify for Super Eight after Ireland washout
Zimbabwe have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage after their crucial clash against Ireland at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, which was washed out due to rain on Tuesday, February 17. With this result, Australia and Ireland have officially been knocked out of the tournament in the group stage itself.
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Rajpal Yadav makes first appearance after being released from Tihar Jail on interim bail | Watch
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav was released from Tihar Jail after being granted interim bail by the High Court in a cheque bounce case. The actor came out after completing the formalities of his release and gave a brief statement to the media, thanking the court for the relief granted to him.
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Delhi records hottest day of year at 31.6 degrees Celsius as maximum temperature rises above normal
With the end of the winter season, the national capital witnessed a significantly hot day on Monday, recording the hottest day of the year so far, with maximum temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms, while minimum temperatures remained near or below average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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