Children return to anganwadi after boycotting it for 4 months as cook was Dalit in Odisha

Children have returned to an anganwadi centre in Odisha's Nuagaon after allegedly boycotting it for nearly four months over the appointment of a cook who is from the Dalit community. The children also ate the food Sharmistha Sethy cooked. Upper caste families had reportedly refused to send their children or accept government-provided nutritious food for pregnant women over her appointment.
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05:22 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Ola Electric records loss more than its revenue in Q3, its shares dip to new 52-week low

Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric recorded a loss of ₹487 crore in October-December 2025, higher than its revenue (₹470 crore) in the same quarter. The quarterly results dragged the startup's shares to a new 52-week low of ₹28.73, down nearly 7% from Friday's close of ₹30.90. With this, Ola Electric's shares dipped over 80% from their all-time high of ₹157.53.
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News By: Ashley Paul
05:19 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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First solar eclipse of 2026 'ring of fire' to be visible on Feb 17

The first solar eclipse of 2026, 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse, will be visible on February 17. Unlike a total solar eclipse, this happens when the Moon is positioned farther away from the Earth, with Moon appearing smaller than Sun, creating a solar ring. The annular eclipse will peak at around 5:17 pm and will be seen across Antarctica.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
05:16 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Maha minister Abdul Sattar visits temple, cow urine sprinkled on temple to 'purify' it

Maharashtra minister Abdul Sattar visited Nageshwar Mahadev temple in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. A group of Hindutva youth sprinkled cow urine on Nageshwar Mahadev temple walls and floors to 'purify' it after Sattar's visit. The youth claimed that since Sattar was non-vegetarian who had consumed meat before entering temple, it made the temple premises impure.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
05:43 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Why did Sensex & Nifty rise by 0.8% & help investors earn ₹3,33,544 crore on Monday?

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose about 0.8% on Monday, helping investors earn ₹3,33,544 crore in just one day. According to Moneycontrol, the resurgence began as investors purchased stocks that had fallen over the past few days. Additionally, mixed global cues triggered uncertainty in other Asian markets and a buying interest was seen in heavyweight stocks too.
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News By: Ashley Paul
05:40 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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JeM terrorist shaves beard to escape capture, police releases pics

Pakistani terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Saifullah has reportedly shaved his beard and possibly tonsured his head to escape getting captured by security forces in J&K after his hideout was busted. "We have inputs that he has acquired women's clothing and burqas, planning to disguise himself for escape," police said. Police has released posters showing him with and without beard.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
05:59 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Ordered Peshawari food to vent our anger: Rashid on double Super Over defeat

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan revealed that they ordered Peshawari food in Ahmedabad after their defeat on the last ball of the second Super Over against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026. The 27-year-old added that he told the manager to bring dal bukhara, dal makhani and tandoori chicken to "vent their anger". Afghanistan defeated the UAE on Monday.
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News By: Pravel Jain
05:48 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Avalanche derails Swiss train with 80 passengers, casualties feared

A passenger train carrying around 80 people derailed on Monday after being struck by an avalanche in southern Switzerland. Police said the incident likely resulted in injuries. Regional authorities confirmed that rescue teams, including ambulances and helicopters, were deployed. By mid-morning, about 30 passengers had been evacuated from the derailed coaches.
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News By: Udit Gupta
05:48 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Hardik Pandya wears ₹25-lakh Lord Shiva-inspired watch against Pakistan on Mahashivratri

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya wore Jacob & Co Epic X Sport Rudhra Edition watch in India's T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan on the occasion of Mahashivratri. The watch, having an engraving of Lord Shiva, is said to be worth over ₹25 lakh. India won the match by 61 runs.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:06 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Suryakumar Yadav asked teammates not to sledge Pakistan, BCCI shares video

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav asked teammates not to sledge Pakistan players in their T20 World Cup 2026 match. The BCCI shared a BTS video wherein Suryakumar can be heard telling the players, "Don’t say anything to anyone...We've to play good cricket. We'll win this game through good skill." India won by 61 runs, their biggest T20I win against Pakistan.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:03 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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J&K L-G orders reopening of 14 tourist spots shut after Pahalgam attack

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist spots, which were closed after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. With this, the total number of tourist spots reopened after the temporary closure went up to 26. Notably, the L-G administration shut down nearly 50 tourist spots in J&K after the terror attack.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
06:02 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Who are F1 teams' engine suppliers for the 2026 season?

Five engine manufacturers will supply power units to F1 teams in 2026. McLaren, Mercedes, Williams and Alpine will use Mercedes engines, while Ferrari, Haas and Cadillac will use Ferrari power units. Red Bull Ford Powertrains will supply engines to Red Bull and Racing Bulls, while Aston Martin will take the engines from Honda. Audi will use their own power units.
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News By: Pravel Jain
06:35 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Before marriage boys & girls are strangers, how can they have physical relation: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court cautioned people against pre-marital physical relations while hearing a case involving allegations of rape and promise of marriage. "Maybe we are old-fashioned but, before marriage, a boy and a girl are strangers...We fail to understand how they can be in a physical relationship before marriage...Nobody should believe anybody before marriage," Justice BV Nagarathana observed.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
06:30 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Don't see it in isolation: PM on record high defence outlay after Op Sindoor

On being asked if record high defence outlay in Budget 2026 was result of success of Operation Sindoor, PM Narendra Modi said it shouldn't be seen in isolation as it "provides a limited perspective". "We've been working on modernisation and self-reliance in this sector for...last 11 years," he stated. Notably, the operation was conducted last year after Pahalgam attack.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
06:57 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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CM Naidu shares pictures of Bill Gates getting traditional welcome, tasting punugulu

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu shared pictures of the traditional welcome accorded to billionaire Bill Gates, who is in the state for high-level meetings. One picture showed Gates tasting punugulu, a popular Andhra snack made of fermented batter, in Undavalli. Naidu said he shared glimpses with Gates of how the state's farmers are at the forefront of adopting technology.
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06:53 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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If Khera expels me, I'll kick his backside after I've left: Aiyar

Reacting to Pawar Khera saying MS Aiyar has had no connection with Congress for past few years and speaks in personal capacity over his praise of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Aiyar said he hasn't left Congress. "If Pawan Khera is going to expel me, I will happily go outside and kick his backside after I have left," he stated.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
06:46 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Italy record their highest total in T20 World Cup, England qualify for Super 8s

England defeated Italy by 24 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match at Eden Gardens on Monday. England posted a total of 202/7 and dismissed Italy for 178 in 20 overs. It is Italy's highest total in T20 World Cup. With the win, England have qualified for Super Eights, while Italy and Scotland have been knocked out.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:09 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Top US military commander praises India's Op Sindoor, says 'I applaud the tactical execution'

US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J Paparo praised India's military response during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. "In my discussion with my partners, I applaud the tactical execution (of operations). We also sincerely applaud the restraint that was exhibited. We hope to work together to see that such a terrible event doesn't happen again," he said.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
07:08 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Travis Head has a best score of 31 in his last 12 T20I innings

Australia batter Travis Head has a highest score of 31 and an average of 12.83 in his last 12 T20I innings. The 32-year-old's scores in those matches read: 17(15), 6(7), 4(5), 23(13), 6(4), 28(15), 8(10), 5(3), 31(18), 19(18), 5(8) and 2(7). Australia will face Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
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News By: Pravel Jain
07:26 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Surviving on savings: Pahalgam victim's daughter on delay in promised govt job

Asawari Jagdale, daughter of Santosh Jagdale who was killed in Pahalgam terror attack, said they are surviving on savings due to state government's 10-month delay in fulfilling its promise of a government job. "The politicians...buy time by giving us false assurances that the process is on, but till date there is no communication from anyone on any progress," she stated.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
07:22 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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