KSRTC increases luggage fares by 15%
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased the luggage charges by around 15% for state buses in Karnataka, effective from today (February 16). Carrying luggage up to 30 kg is free, and beyond that, passengers will now have to pay ₹6 for stages 1-5, ₹12 for stages 6-10, ₹20 for stages 11-15 and ₹25 for stages 16-20.
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11:01 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased the luggage charges by around 15% for state buses in Karnataka, effective from today (February 16). Carrying luggage up to 30 kg is free, and beyond that, passengers will now have to pay ₹6 for stages 1-5, ₹12 for stages 6-10, ₹20 for stages 11-15 and ₹25 for stages 16-20.
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3-yr-old drowns in rainwater-filled pit in Greater Noida days after techie died in similar incident
A three-year-old boy died after drowning in a rainwater-filled pit in Greater Noida. The incident occurred on Saturday when the child identified as Devansh fell into the pit near a temple where a community feast was underway. In January, a 27-year-old techie named Yuvraj Mehta died after his car plunged into a water-filled construction pit in Noida's Sector 150.
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11:26 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A three-year-old boy died after drowning in a rainwater-filled pit in Greater Noida. The incident occurred on Saturday when the child identified as Devansh fell into the pit near a temple where a community feast was underway. In January, a 27-year-old techie named Yuvraj Mehta died after his car plunged into a water-filled construction pit in Noida's Sector 150.
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Grandson of REESE'S inventor publicly calls out Hershey's for not using quality products
Brad Reese, the grandson of REESE'S Peanut Cup inventor HB Reese, has publicly called out Hershey's in an open letter to its manager Todd Scott. He claimed they replaced milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with peanut‑butter‑style crèmes. "How does...[Hershey's] continue to position REESE'S as its flagship brand...while quietly replacing the very ingredients?" he said.
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11:25 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Brad Reese, the grandson of REESE'S Peanut Cup inventor HB Reese, has publicly called out Hershey's in an open letter to its manager Todd Scott. He claimed they replaced milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with peanut‑butter‑style crèmes. "How does...[Hershey's] continue to position REESE'S as its flagship brand...while quietly replacing the very ingredients?" he said.
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Mumbai man dies 10 days after SUV driven by minor hit his scooter
A 33-year-old man has passed away in Mumbai ten days after an SUV allegedly driven by a minor rammed into his scooter in Mumbai. His wife, Meenal Patel, who was riding pillion at the time of the accident, remains in critical condition. The police have registered a case against minor and his father, in whose name SUV was registered.
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11:18 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A 33-year-old man has passed away in Mumbai ten days after an SUV allegedly driven by a minor rammed into his scooter in Mumbai. His wife, Meenal Patel, who was riding pillion at the time of the accident, remains in critical condition. The police have registered a case against minor and his father, in whose name SUV was registered.
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Canada's Olympic gold medallist Kennedy accused of cheating twice at Winter Olympics
Sweden accused Canada of cheating in men's curling at Winter Olympics 2026, alleging Canada's Olympic gold medal-winning curler Marc Kennedy repeatedly double-touched stones as it neared the hog line. While match officials found no violations and Kennedy denied allegations, TV visuals appeared to show that Kennedy did double-touch. Kennedy was again accused of cheating by Switzerland.
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11:44 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Sweden accused Canada of cheating in men's curling at Winter Olympics 2026, alleging Canada's Olympic gold medal-winning curler Marc Kennedy repeatedly double-touched stones as it neared the hog line. While match officials found no violations and Kennedy denied allegations, TV visuals appeared to show that Kennedy did double-touch. Kennedy was again accused of cheating by Switzerland.
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NGT clears ₹81,000 crore Great Nicobar Project
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared around ₹81,000 crore worth of the Great Nicobar Island Development Project, stating there is no ground to intervene. Discarding the two petitions against the project, the NGT cited "adequate safeguards" provided in the environmental clearance. The project includes the construction of a dual-use civilian and military airport, among others.
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11:41 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared around ₹81,000 crore worth of the Great Nicobar Island Development Project, stating there is no ground to intervene. Discarding the two petitions against the project, the NGT cited "adequate safeguards" provided in the environmental clearance. The project includes the construction of a dual-use civilian and military airport, among others.
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Man shares screenshot of hiked hotel room price amid AI Summit in Delhi, says 'This is crazy'
A man shared a screenshot showing hiked hotel room price amid the AI Summit in Delhi. "This is crazy! I was planning to visit Delhi for a doctor's appointment, and just look at this ₹2,23,000 for a hotel room! With no meals included," he wrote. "I appreciate the AI Summit 2026, but Delhi is already so overcrowded," he added.
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11:59 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A man shared a screenshot showing hiked hotel room price amid the AI Summit in Delhi. "This is crazy! I was planning to visit Delhi for a doctor's appointment, and just look at this ₹2,23,000 for a hotel room! With no meals included," he wrote. "I appreciate the AI Summit 2026, but Delhi is already so overcrowded," he added.
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11:59 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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9-judge Supreme Court bench to hear Sabarimala case from April 7
A nine-judge bench of Supreme Court will begin hearing the petitions challenging its 2018 judgement allowing entry of women aged between 10 and 50 in the Sabarimala Temple from April 7. The centre is supporting the review petitions, challenging the 2018 verdict, while the original petitioners are in its favour. The hearing is proposed to be concluded on April 22.
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12:13 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A nine-judge bench of Supreme Court will begin hearing the petitions challenging its 2018 judgement allowing entry of women aged between 10 and 50 in the Sabarimala Temple from April 7. The centre is supporting the review petitions, challenging the 2018 verdict, while the original petitioners are in its favour. The hearing is proposed to be concluded on April 22.
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I'm fully confident we will win T20 World Cup 2026: Rajeev Shukla
After India's 61-run win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla praised Team India saying winning against Pakistan by such a big margin is a huge achievement. "I'm fully confident that the way our boys played, [India] will win the 2026 World Cup as well," he added, noting that India's T20I team is very strong.
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12:26 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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After India's 61-run win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla praised Team India saying winning against Pakistan by such a big margin is a huge achievement. "I'm fully confident that the way our boys played, [India] will win the 2026 World Cup as well," he added, noting that India's T20I team is very strong.
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7 workers burnt alive in massive fire at factory in Rajasthan
At least seven workers were reportedly burnt alive in a massive fire that broke out at a factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi on Monday. At least two workers are still trapped inside the factory, with Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra stating that efforts are being made to rescue them. The incident took place in the town's Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area.
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12:24 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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At least seven workers were reportedly burnt alive in a massive fire that broke out at a factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi on Monday. At least two workers are still trapped inside the factory, with Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra stating that efforts are being made to rescue them. The incident took place in the town's Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area.
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Irfan returns with 'Afghan Jalebi' dance after India beat Pakistan
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan danced to the beats of 'Afghan Jalebi' song from the movie 'Phantom' following India's comprehensive 61-run win in Group A match against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026. He had previously danced to the same track after India defeated Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 and after Afghanistan's win against England in Champions Trophy 2025.
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12:23 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan danced to the beats of 'Afghan Jalebi' song from the movie 'Phantom' following India's comprehensive 61-run win in Group A match against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026. He had previously danced to the same track after India defeated Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 and after Afghanistan's win against England in Champions Trophy 2025.
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Kwality Wall's shares list at 26% discount after demerger from HUL
Shares of Kwality Wall's India listed at ₹29.8 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday, marking a 25.87% discount over the last discovered price of ₹40.20 apiece. The listing came following the demerger of the ice cream business from Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL). The company's post-listing market capitalisation stood at ₹7,142 crore.
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12:18 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Shares of Kwality Wall's India listed at ₹29.8 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday, marking a 25.87% discount over the last discovered price of ₹40.20 apiece. The listing came following the demerger of the ice cream business from Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL). The company's post-listing market capitalisation stood at ₹7,142 crore.
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'Childless people lack stake in future,' says Elon Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk said Anthropic's newly hired philosopher, Amanda Askell, lacks "a stake in the future" as she doesn't have kids. Responding, Askell said, "I do intend to have kids, but I still feel like I have a strong personal stake in the future because I care a lot about people thriving, even if they're not related to me."
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12:35 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Billionaire Elon Musk said Anthropic's newly hired philosopher, Amanda Askell, lacks "a stake in the future" as she doesn't have kids. Responding, Askell said, "I do intend to have kids, but I still feel like I have a strong personal stake in the future because I care a lot about people thriving, even if they're not related to me."
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Trump open to meeting Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei: US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, "I'm pretty confident in saying that if [Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei] said tomorrow he wanted to meet with US President Donald Trump, the President would meet him." "[This isn't] because he agrees with the Ayatollah, but because he thinks that's the way you solve problems in the world," Rubio added.
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12:54 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, "I'm pretty confident in saying that if [Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei] said tomorrow he wanted to meet with US President Donald Trump, the President would meet him." "[This isn't] because he agrees with the Ayatollah, but because he thinks that's the way you solve problems in the world," Rubio added.
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Govt may allow automatic approval for small foreign investments: ET
The government is reviewing Press Note 3 and could introduce a 'de minimis' limit to allow automatic approvals for small foreign investments, the ET reported. Introduced in 2020, Press Note 3 makes prior government approval mandatory for foreign direct investment from bordering countries. A final decision will be taken after examining all concerns, including security issues.
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01:25 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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The government is reviewing Press Note 3 and could introduce a 'de minimis' limit to allow automatic approvals for small foreign investments, the ET reported. Introduced in 2020, Press Note 3 makes prior government approval mandatory for foreign direct investment from bordering countries. A final decision will be taken after examining all concerns, including security issues.
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KPMG partner fined ₹6.4 lakh for using AI tool to cheat on AI exam: Reports
A partner at KPMG Australia was fined A$10,000 (around ₹6.4 lakh) for using an AI tool to clear an internal training course on AI usage, multiple reports stated. The partner was told to retake the test. Notably, the Big Four accounting company has reportedly recorded 28 cases of employees using AI to cheat on its exams since July last year.
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01:22 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A partner at KPMG Australia was fined A$10,000 (around ₹6.4 lakh) for using an AI tool to clear an internal training course on AI usage, multiple reports stated. The partner was told to retake the test. Notably, the Big Four accounting company has reportedly recorded 28 cases of employees using AI to cheat on its exams since July last year.
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Nothing wrong with decision to bowl 1st, Ishan took game away: Pak coach Hesson
After India sealed their biggest win against Pakistan in T20Is, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said there was nothing wrong with Pakistan's decision to bowl first and pitch didn't slow down in second innings. "It was the quality of bowling in the first six overs and...the way Ishan Kishan played [that] took the game away from us," he added.
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01:16 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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After India sealed their biggest win against Pakistan in T20Is, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said there was nothing wrong with Pakistan's decision to bowl first and pitch didn't slow down in second innings. "It was the quality of bowling in the first six overs and...the way Ishan Kishan played [that] took the game away from us," he added.
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Devdutt Padikkal slams maiden first-class 200 in Ranji semi-final
Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal scored a 288-ball double century in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Uttarakhand on Monday, securing his maiden double ton in first-class cricket. He scored 232 off 330 balls in the match, hitting three sixes and 29 fours, and helped Karnataka cross the 400-run mark. Padikkal had also built 278-run partnership with KL Rahul in the match.
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01:44 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal scored a 288-ball double century in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Uttarakhand on Monday, securing his maiden double ton in first-class cricket. He scored 232 off 330 balls in the match, hitting three sixes and 29 fours, and helped Karnataka cross the 400-run mark. Padikkal had also built 278-run partnership with KL Rahul in the match.
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Pit in which 3-yr-old drowned in Greater Noida is private pond: Official
The pit in which a 3-year-old drowned and died in Greater Noida is a privately owned pond, AK Singh, General Manager, Greater Noida Authority, claimed. Stating that "the authority can't take direct action" in the case, as the pond is privately owned, he added, "We're saddened by the incident." The child had fallen into the pit while playing near it.
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01:49 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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The pit in which a 3-year-old drowned and died in Greater Noida is a privately owned pond, AK Singh, General Manager, Greater Noida Authority, claimed. Stating that "the authority can't take direct action" in the case, as the pond is privately owned, he added, "We're saddened by the incident." The child had fallen into the pit while playing near it.
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Man, his mother die as bomb explodes while they were making it in Odisha; video surfaces
A man named Shahnawaz Malik and his mother died when a bomb exploded while they were allegedly making it along with two accomplices at there home in Odisha. A video of the incident showed the explosion happened on the rooftop. Police said that gunpowder was recovered from the spot, adding that Shahnawaz had a past criminal record.
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01:45 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A man named Shahnawaz Malik and his mother died when a bomb exploded while they were allegedly making it along with two accomplices at there home in Odisha. A video of the incident showed the explosion happened on the rooftop. Police said that gunpowder was recovered from the spot, adding that Shahnawaz had a past criminal record.
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