Delhi records hottest day of the year, maximum temperatures soar above normal
Delhi recorded the hottest day of the year so far, with its Safdarjung observatory recording a maximum temperature of 31.6°C, which is 7.2°C above normal, IMD said. Ayanagar station recorded a high of 30.4°C, marking a 7.1°C increase from the seasonal average. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures remained near or below average.
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Delhi recorded the hottest day of the year so far, with its Safdarjung observatory recording a maximum temperature of 31.6°C, which is 7.2°C above normal, IMD said. Ayanagar station recorded a high of 30.4°C, marking a 7.1°C increase from the seasonal average. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures remained near or below average.
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BMC seeks permanent blacklist of Dhar’s production house over ‘Dhurandhar 2’ set violations
Amid repeated violations at the set of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster 'Dhurandhar', the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sought to permanently blacklist director Aditya Dhar’s production house B62 Studios. The civic body also sought a penalty of ₹1 lakh for filming on a building terrace and for using two generator vans without adequate permissions.
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10:36 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Amid repeated violations at the set of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster 'Dhurandhar', the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sought to permanently blacklist director Aditya Dhar’s production house B62 Studios. The civic body also sought a penalty of ₹1 lakh for filming on a building terrace and for using two generator vans without adequate permissions.
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NTA withholds JEE Main 2026 results of 68 candidates over UFM
The National Testing Agency has withheld JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results of 68 candidates found using unfair means(UFM) during the examination. The agency said their scorecards will not be released as candidature stands cancelled under exam rules. JEE Main Paper 1 was conducted in 326 cities, recording a turnout of over 96% among registered candidates.
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The National Testing Agency has withheld JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results of 68 candidates found using unfair means(UFM) during the examination. The agency said their scorecards will not be released as candidature stands cancelled under exam rules. JEE Main Paper 1 was conducted in 326 cities, recording a turnout of over 96% among registered candidates.
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Russians taking antidepressants at unprecedented levels amid war
Russians are taking antidepressants at unprecedented levels amid war with Ukraine which began in 2022. According to market research by Russian consultancy DSM, pharmacies sold 8.4 million packages of antidepressants in 2019. The figure rose to 13 million in 2022, then climbed to 15.3 million in 2023 and 17.9 million in 2024. By 2025, annual sales reached 22.3 million packages.
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10:34 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Russians are taking antidepressants at unprecedented levels amid war with Ukraine which began in 2022. According to market research by Russian consultancy DSM, pharmacies sold 8.4 million packages of antidepressants in 2019. The figure rose to 13 million in 2022, then climbed to 15.3 million in 2023 and 17.9 million in 2024. By 2025, annual sales reached 22.3 million packages.
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SL hand Aus their 2nd straight T20 WC 2026 defeat, qualify for Super 8s
Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Australia posted 181 in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka's 100*(52) helped Sri Lanka chase down the 182-run target in 18 overs. Sri Lanka have qualified for the Super 8s, while this was Australia's second straight loss in the tournament.
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10:30 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Australia posted 181 in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka's 100*(52) helped Sri Lanka chase down the 182-run target in 18 overs. Sri Lanka have qualified for the Super 8s, while this was Australia's second straight loss in the tournament.
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Yash 'not threatened' by Dhurandhar 2 but 'irked' with its makers: Report
Actor Yash is reportedly upset with the makers of 'Dhurandhar 2' for announcing its release on the same day as his film 'Toxic' without informing him. According to reports, he is confident about Toxic and not threatened by the clash. “If ‘Dhurandhar 2’ was coming on the same date...they should've at least given him a courtesy call,” a source said.
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10:59 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Actor Yash is reportedly upset with the makers of 'Dhurandhar 2' for announcing its release on the same day as his film 'Toxic' without informing him. According to reports, he is confident about Toxic and not threatened by the clash. “If ‘Dhurandhar 2’ was coming on the same date...they should've at least given him a courtesy call,” a source said.
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China secretly expanding nuclear arsenal 800 km from Arunachal
China is secretly expanding its nuclear weapons infrastructure deep inside mountains of Sichuan province, around 800 kilometres from Arunachal Pradesh. Satellite imagery analysed by experts and reported by The New York Times shows rapid expansion at secretive nuclear-related facilities that appear linked to warhead production and testing. China is on track to reach over 1,000 warheads by 2030.
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10:50 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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China is secretly expanding its nuclear weapons infrastructure deep inside mountains of Sichuan province, around 800 kilometres from Arunachal Pradesh. Satellite imagery analysed by experts and reported by The New York Times shows rapid expansion at secretive nuclear-related facilities that appear linked to warhead production and testing. China is on track to reach over 1,000 warheads by 2030.
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10:50 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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I'd drop son-in-law Shaheen vs Namibia: Shahid Afridi after Pak's loss to India
After India defeated Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said, "If it were up to me to make a decision, I would drop Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Shadab Khan." Afridi added that he would give a chance to the "new kids" in Pakistan's upcoming match against Namibia. Notably, Shaheen is Shahid's son-in-law.
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11:13 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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After India defeated Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said, "If it were up to me to make a decision, I would drop Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Shadab Khan." Afridi added that he would give a chance to the "new kids" in Pakistan's upcoming match against Namibia. Notably, Shaheen is Shahid's son-in-law.
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Woman forces daughter to carry bricks in school bag, slaps her after crowd objects in Bihar
A video has sparked outrage after it showed a woman forcing her daughter to carry bricks in her school bag on a road in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. The video showed the woman slapping the girl multiple times after people on the road confronted the woman for subjecting her to torture. The woman even challenged the onlookers to call the police.
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07:00 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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A video has sparked outrage after it showed a woman forcing her daughter to carry bricks in her school bag on a road in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. The video showed the woman slapping the girl multiple times after people on the road confronted the woman for subjecting her to torture. The woman even challenged the onlookers to call the police.
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Indian startup founder claims attendees left outside at AI summit, says 'Reality was chaos'
Reskill Co-founder Punit Jain slammed the management of India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, saying attendees were left outside the venue without water. Questioning if the summit sidelined its own builders, Jain said, "7am: queues, 9am: entry, 12pm: full evacuation, hours of sanitisation, PM visit at 5pm, day one ends here." "Media shows celebration. Ground reality was chaos," he added.
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07:00 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Reskill Co-founder Punit Jain slammed the management of India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, saying attendees were left outside the venue without water. Questioning if the summit sidelined its own builders, Jain said, "7am: queues, 9am: entry, 12pm: full evacuation, hours of sanitisation, PM visit at 5pm, day one ends here." "Media shows celebration. Ground reality was chaos," he added.
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IITian claims he couldn't access own booth at AI summit, jokes 'May set up mini-booth at CP'
Voice-based AI platform Bolna's IITian Founder Maitreya Wagh claimed he wasn't able to access his booth at India AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam. Sharing a picture of a crowd outside the venue, Wagh said, "If you're stuck outside and wanted to visit Bolna team, dm me." "We may set up a mini-booth at some Connaught Place cafe," he joked.
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Voice-based AI platform Bolna's IITian Founder Maitreya Wagh claimed he wasn't able to access his booth at India AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam. Sharing a picture of a crowd outside the venue, Wagh said, "If you're stuck outside and wanted to visit Bolna team, dm me." "We may set up a mini-booth at some Connaught Place cafe," he joked.
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Pathum Nissanka records highest score of T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka on Monday smashed the highest score of T20 World Cup 2026. The 27-year-old scored an unbeaten 100 off 52 balls against Australia, including five sixes and 10 fours. It is the first hundred in the ongoing edition and the first hundred against Australia in T20 World Cup history.
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08:03 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka on Monday smashed the highest score of T20 World Cup 2026. The 27-year-old scored an unbeaten 100 off 52 balls against Australia, including five sixes and 10 fours. It is the first hundred in the ongoing edition and the first hundred against Australia in T20 World Cup history.
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Cricket is banned in an Italian town with large Bangladeshi population
The Italian town of Monfalcone, which has a large Bangladeshi population, has banned cricket since 2024. The ban was imposed by then Mayor Anna Maria Cisint, who cited lack of space, funds and potential dangers posed by cricket balls. She had said she won't allow Bangladeshi community to play cricket as they have not given anything to the city.
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08:03 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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The Italian town of Monfalcone, which has a large Bangladeshi population, has banned cricket since 2024. The ban was imposed by then Mayor Anna Maria Cisint, who cited lack of space, funds and potential dangers posed by cricket balls. She had said she won't allow Bangladeshi community to play cricket as they have not given anything to the city.
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Prez Macron, PM Modi to launch India-France Year of Innovation '26
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 in Mumbai, marking a major step in bilateral ties. The leaders will review progress under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, expand cooperation in AI and emerging technologies, and later attend the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 in Mumbai, marking a major step in bilateral ties. The leaders will review progress under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, expand cooperation in AI and emerging technologies, and later attend the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
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How can Pakistan and Australia get knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026?
Following their defeat to India, Pakistan are third on Group A points table with four points and NRR of -0.403. Pakistan will get knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026 if they lose to Namibia in their last group-stage match. Australia are third on Group B points table with two points. They'll crash out if Zimbabwe beat Ireland today.
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08:34 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Following their defeat to India, Pakistan are third on Group A points table with four points and NRR of -0.403. Pakistan will get knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026 if they lose to Namibia in their last group-stage match. Australia are third on Group B points table with two points. They'll crash out if Zimbabwe beat Ireland today.
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US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Indian Army's Western Command HQ
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the headquarters of the Indian Army's Western Command in Haryana's Panchkula. Accompanied by Admiral Samuel Paparo of the US Indo-Pacific Command, he held discussions with Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar. "The delegation was...briefed on the Western Front perspective, including...execution of Operation Sindoor," Western Command's X post stated.
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08:31 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the headquarters of the Indian Army's Western Command in Haryana's Panchkula. Accompanied by Admiral Samuel Paparo of the US Indo-Pacific Command, he held discussions with Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar. "The delegation was...briefed on the Western Front perspective, including...execution of Operation Sindoor," Western Command's X post stated.
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08:31 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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13-hr traffic curbs on Mumbai's Western Express Highway today due to Macron's visit
A 13-hour traffic restriction will be in place on Mumbai's Western Express Highway today (February 17) for the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Heavy motor vehicles will remain completely prohibited from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm on the highway, specifically between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. Certain vehicles will be exempted from restrictions.
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08:59 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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A 13-hour traffic restriction will be in place on Mumbai's Western Express Highway today (February 17) for the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Heavy motor vehicles will remain completely prohibited from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm on the highway, specifically between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. Certain vehicles will be exempted from restrictions.
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17-yr-old teen gets bail for board exams days after his SUV kills 23-yr-old in Delhi
A 17-year-old teen, who was driving an SUV and hit a 23-year-old man's motorcycle in Delhi on February 3, received bail on February 10. The biker, identified as Sahil Dhaneshra, died, and another taxi driver was injured. The Juvenile Justice Board gave the teen bail, citing his Class 10 board exams. A probe found the teen didn't have a licence.
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08:52 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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A 17-year-old teen, who was driving an SUV and hit a 23-year-old man's motorcycle in Delhi on February 3, received bail on February 10. The biker, identified as Sahil Dhaneshra, died, and another taxi driver was injured. The Juvenile Justice Board gave the teen bail, citing his Class 10 board exams. A probe found the teen didn't have a licence.
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'The Godfather' actor Robert Duvall passes away at 95
Actor Robert Duvall, known for playing the role of 'Tom Hagen' in iconic 'The Godfather', has passed away at the age of 95. Duvall died peacefully at his home on Sunday in US' Virginia, according to a statement posted by his wife Luciana Duvall. Duvall, who received seven Oscar nominations, won the Best Actor Oscar in 1984 for 'Tender Mercies'.
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08:50 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Actor Robert Duvall, known for playing the role of 'Tom Hagen' in iconic 'The Godfather', has passed away at the age of 95. Duvall died peacefully at his home on Sunday in US' Virginia, according to a statement posted by his wife Luciana Duvall. Duvall, who received seven Oscar nominations, won the Best Actor Oscar in 1984 for 'Tender Mercies'.
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08:50 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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What are the long-term gains of gold vs real estate vs Nifty?
Gold has emerged as the best asset for long-term gains with a compound annualised return of 15.6% over 20 years, compared to Nifty 50 TRI's 12.6% returns and real estate's 7.8% returns, according to the latest FundsIndia's Wealth Conversations Report. Over 15 years, gold gave 14.4% gains, while Nifty 50 TRI and real estate gave 12.1% and 5.9%, respectively.
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08:49 am Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Gold has emerged as the best asset for long-term gains with a compound annualised return of 15.6% over 20 years, compared to Nifty 50 TRI's 12.6% returns and real estate's 7.8% returns, according to the latest FundsIndia's Wealth Conversations Report. Over 15 years, gold gave 14.4% gains, while Nifty 50 TRI and real estate gave 12.1% and 5.9%, respectively.
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