6 more detained in Rohit Shetty house firing case

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch arrested six more accused in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence, taking the total number of arrests to eleven. The accused who were arrested from Rajasthan are being brought to Mumbai for further investigation. This comes after five shots were fired at Shetty’s house in Mumbai's Juhu on January 31.
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02:08 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Google India trolls Pak after their loss to India, says 'This match could’ve been an email'

Google India trolled Pakistan after they lost to India in their T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo on Sunday. "This match could've been an email," Google India wrote on X. Pakistan lost the match by 61 runs, suffering their biggest T20I defeat (by runs) against India. Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in response to India's 175/7.
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02:07 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Tharoor wants to be Foreign Minister, Khera is a puppet: MS Aiyar

Congress leader MS Aiyar said Congress won't win Kerala Assembly polls as Congress leaders "hate each other more than they hate the Communists". Aiyar described Pawan Khera as a "puppet" and said he is not a party spokesman. He called Shashi Tharoor "anti-Pakistan" and added that Tharoor harbours ambitions to be the "next Foreign Minister".
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02:41 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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How will the draft Income Tax Rules boost take-home salary?

Proposed draft Income Tax Rules 2026 may boost a person's take-home salary due to higher HRA, education and hostel allowances, Moneycontrol reported. When compared to the 1962 rules, this could reportedly allow a person with ₹30 lakh/year gross salary to save ₹1,33,660.80 in tax annually. The draft proposed to increase number of cities in the list for 50% exemption.
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02:33 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Boy drowns in artificial pond at studio as mother watches friend's maternity shoot in B'luru

A three-year-old boy drowned in an artificial pond at a studio on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Saturday. The boy and his mother, Swathi, residents of Amruthahalli, went to the studio for a maternity shoot of her friend. Police said Swathi was attending her friend's photoshoot when the incident happened, adding that she is in a state of shock.
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News By: Ankush Verma
03:13 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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'I'm not a 'Rahulian'' says Congress' Aiyar; BJP says 'Loyalists openly speaking against Rahul'

Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said, "I am a Gandhian, I am a Nehruvian, I am a Rajivian, but I am not a Rahulian." "Rahul Gandhi has forgotten that I'm a member of the party," he added. BJP said, "Loyalists who spent entire life time in Congress; now openly speaking against Rahul Gandhi!"
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
03:11 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Afghanistan register their 1st win in T20 WC 2026, SA reach Super 8s

Afghanistan defeated the UAE by five wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday to register their first victory in the T20 World Cup 2026. UAE posted 160-9 in their 20 overs. Ibrahim Zadran's 53(41) helped Afghanistan chase down the 161-run target in 19.2 overs. With the result, South Africa have qualified for the Super Eights.
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03:08 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Chip production under Semiconductor Mission to start by Feb-end

The first of the ten approved projects under the India Semiconductor Mission 1.0 will begin commercial production by the end of February, IT Ministry Secretary S Krishnan said during AI Impact Summit. US-based Micron Technology will be producing high-bandwidth memory (HBM) needed for artificial intelligence applications, he added. The Semiconductor Mission 1.0 was announced in December 2021.
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03:03 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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We must act, act now: Nageswaran as he warns delay in adopting AI will make it a liability

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warned that India risks turning AI into a "long-term liability" if the country fails to act decisively by adopting it. Speaking at the India-AI Impact Summit, Nageswaran said, "The window is open still, but it is not indefinite for India... We must act, and act now." He further called India's demographic dividend "promise and a warning".
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03:26 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Munir upset over Mohsin's 'you know our Field Marshal' remark on ICC sanctions: Report

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is reportedly upset with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for dragging his name into the boycott row against India during the T20 World Cup 2026. Naqvi had said, "You know our...[Field Marshal], he never gets afraid," while dismissing fears of ICC sanctions. Reports said Munir is displeased at being drawn into a cricketing matter.
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03:25 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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SC rejects 1993 Bombay blasts convict Abu Salem’s release plea

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected 1993 Bombay blasts convict, gangster Abu Salem's plea for release in the case. Salem had filed an application for premature release by appealing to claim the benefit of jail-earned remission (for good conduct) in the 25-year jail sentence. "You've stayed for 25 years for not doing something good to society," the court told Salem.
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03:44 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Lalu Yadav & Rabri Devi plead 'not guilty' in land-for-job scam case, to face trial

Former Bihar CM and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former CM and his wife Rabri Devi on Monday pleaded 'not guilty' in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs scam case, stating they were ready to face trial. The court framed charges against them, asking them to appear via video conferencing for the trial unless they are asked to appear in person.
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03:43 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Rajpal Yadav gets interim suspension of sentence after he pays ₹1.5 crore in cheque-bounce case

Delhi High Court granted an interim suspension of the sentence to actor Rajpal Yadav, noting that he submitted ₹1.5 crore in the respondent's bank account in connection with the cheque-bounce case. The court granted the relief on the condition that he furnish a ₹1 lakh personal bond and give a ₹1 lakh surety. Rajpal surrendered in jail earlier this month.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
03:42 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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J&K's Paras Dogra becomes 2nd player to hit 10,000 runs in Ranji history

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra became the second player to complete 10,000 runs in Ranji Trophy history, achieving the feat during his team's semi-final match against Bengal on Monday. He took 147 innings to reach the landmark. Notably, former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer leads the list of most runs in Ranji Trophy, with 12,038 runs.
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03:36 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Senior Congress leader Bhupen Borah quits, Congress claims he has withdrawn resignation

Senior Congress leader Bhupen Borah resigned allegedly over being "ignored" by party and not being accorded his due in state unit. Congress claimed Borah has withdrawn his resignation after phone call with Rahul Gandhi. However, Borah said he needs time to decide and hasn't taken back resignation yet. Notably, Borah was president of Assam Congress unit from 2021 to 2025.
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03:50 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Mysterious balloon with Pak airline mark found at IAF base in Agra

A mysterious balloon with the mark of a Pakistani airline has been found at an Indian Air Force base in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The green and white plane-shaped balloon was spotted within the restricted technical zone of the airbase and also had something written in Urdu. The balloon was handed over to the police, and an investigation is underway.
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03:49 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to skip Class 10 board exams to focus on cricket

Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has decided not to sit for Class 10 board exams despite being issued the admit card. He took the decision as he is busy with training, camps and various tournaments. According to reports, security concerns at the examination centre was also one of the reasons. The 14-year-old was part of India's victorious Under-19 World Cup 2026 squad.
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04:11 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Stump cam video shows Hardik's 'no-look' celebration after dismissing Farhan for 0

A stump cam video has gone viral showing Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's 'no-look' celebration after dismissing Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan for a duck. After delivering the ball, Hardik didn't even look back to check if the catch had been completed. Farhan was dismissed on the fourth ball of the first over.
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04:10 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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Sensex closes 650 points higher, Nifty above 25,650

Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended in green on Monday (February 16). At close, the Sensex was up 650.39 points or 0.79% at 83,277.15, halting a three-day losing streak, and the Nifty was up 211.65 points or 0.83% at 25,682.75. Power Grid Corporation, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, NTPC, ITC and Asian Paints were top gainers on BSE.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
04:09 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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7 Pakistani soldiers captured by Balochistan Liberation Army, pic released

Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) captured seven Pakistani soldiers and gave a seven-day ultimatum to the Pakistani government for a prisoner exchange. BLA warned that those captured could face execution if negotiations do not take place within that period. "Now the decision rests with occupying Pakistani state whether it takes...steps to protect its personnel or prefers their death," BLA said.
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04:25 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026

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