North Karnataka witnessed a theft spree on Mahashivaratri
During Mahashivaratri, parts of North Karnataka witnessed a theft spree. Thieves targeted homes and shops in Vijayapura, Koppal, and Raichur, stealing gold, cash, and other valuables. Police teams have launched investigations, recovered some items, and made arrests. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant during festivals and report suspicious activity promptly.
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During Mahashivaratri, parts of North Karnataka witnessed a theft spree. Thieves targeted homes and shops in Vijayapura, Koppal, and Raichur, stealing gold, cash, and other valuables. Police teams have launched investigations, recovered some items, and made arrests. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant during festivals and report suspicious activity promptly.
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Suryakumar Yadav denies rumours of rift with Kuldeep Yadav, recreates post-match moment
India captain Suryakumar Yadav dismissed rumours of rift with Kuldeep Yadav by sharing a Reel recreating their post-match moment after the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan. He wrote, "Let go of the anger, brother." Suryakumar had given Kuldeep stern look after handshake while the spinner avoided eye contact. Earlier, Hardik Pandya had scolded Kuldeep over a dropped catch.
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08:24 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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India captain Suryakumar Yadav dismissed rumours of rift with Kuldeep Yadav by sharing a Reel recreating their post-match moment after the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan. He wrote, "Let go of the anger, brother." Suryakumar had given Kuldeep stern look after handshake while the spinner avoided eye contact. Earlier, Hardik Pandya had scolded Kuldeep over a dropped catch.
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Hanumankind shares video after his performance at India-Pak match, calls Kishan his 'twin'
Rapper Hanumankind took to his Instagram Stories to shared a video originally posted by ICC showing the moment he met Ishan Kishan following his performance at India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match. "Met the twin today...Got the win today," he wrote alongside the video. India beat Pakistan by 61 runs, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring with 77(40).
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08:24 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Rapper Hanumankind took to his Instagram Stories to shared a video originally posted by ICC showing the moment he met Ishan Kishan following his performance at India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match. "Met the twin today...Got the win today," he wrote alongside the video. India beat Pakistan by 61 runs, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring with 77(40).
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Karnataka govt notifies 1% welfare fee on gig worker payouts
Karnataka government issued an order mandating the collection of a welfare fee from aggregators and platforms under the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025. Government has fixed the welfare fee at 1% of payouts, subject to sector-specific caps. The welfare fee will be calculated on the final payout to the gig worker in each transaction.
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08:16 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Karnataka government issued an order mandating the collection of a welfare fee from aggregators and platforms under the Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025. Government has fixed the welfare fee at 1% of payouts, subject to sector-specific caps. The welfare fee will be calculated on the final payout to the gig worker in each transaction.
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India's trade deficit widens to ₹3.14 lakh cr in January
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $34.68 billion (₹3.14 lakh crore) in January as goods imports rose due to gold and silver shipments. Goods exports fell to $36.56 billion from $38.51 billion in December, while imports jumped to $71.24 billion from $63.55 billion. January numbers reflect final impact of US' 50% tariff on India which has now reduced to 18%.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
08:15 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $34.68 billion (₹3.14 lakh crore) in January as goods imports rose due to gold and silver shipments. Goods exports fell to $36.56 billion from $38.51 billion in December, while imports jumped to $71.24 billion from $63.55 billion. January numbers reflect final impact of US' 50% tariff on India which has now reduced to 18%.
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08:15 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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42 injured after massive fire breaks out at Faridabad factory
At least 42 people were injured, with 10 in critical condition, after a massive fire broke out at a factory in Faridabad's Sector 24 area on Monday. According to a fire officer, when plates were being cut, a spark landed on a drum filled with chemicals and it exploded. The blast engulfed other nearby drums, causing several more to explode.
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08:43 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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At least 42 people were injured, with 10 in critical condition, after a massive fire broke out at a factory in Faridabad's Sector 24 area on Monday. According to a fire officer, when plates were being cut, a spark landed on a drum filled with chemicals and it exploded. The blast engulfed other nearby drums, causing several more to explode.
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People in Afghanistan seen celebrating India's win over Pak in T20 WC
Several people in Afghanistan were seen celebrating India's 61-run win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, with a video of the celebration going viral on social media. Notably, ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain strained following recent cross-border air strikes. India, who made 175-7 in their 20 overs, dismissed Pakistan for 114 at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium.
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08:42 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Several people in Afghanistan were seen celebrating India's 61-run win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, with a video of the celebration going viral on social media. Notably, ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain strained following recent cross-border air strikes. India, who made 175-7 in their 20 overs, dismissed Pakistan for 114 at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium.
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PM Modi to inaugurate the Namo Bharat Corridor on February 22
PM Modi will flag off the Namo Bharat rapid rail train from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Meerut South on February 22. He will also inaugurate the 23 km metro track covering 13 stations. The metro will run at a speed of 120 km/h from Meerut South to Modipuram Depot and is expected to improve connectivity between Meerut and Delhi NCR.
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PM Modi will flag off the Namo Bharat rapid rail train from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Meerut South on February 22. He will also inaugurate the 23 km metro track covering 13 stations. The metro will run at a speed of 120 km/h from Meerut South to Modipuram Depot and is expected to improve connectivity between Meerut and Delhi NCR.
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Indian girl among victims of Jeffrey Epstein, email shows
Emails uncovered in the files linked to Jeffrey Epstein indicate that an Indian girl was among his victims. The email dated January 13, 2020, with the subject "Epstein Victims" appears to be a conversation between US officials looking for her to pay compensation from the victims' fund. The sender also talked about reaching out to the embassy in India.
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08:45 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Emails uncovered in the files linked to Jeffrey Epstein indicate that an Indian girl was among his victims. The email dated January 13, 2020, with the subject "Epstein Victims" appears to be a conversation between US officials looking for her to pay compensation from the victims' fund. The sender also talked about reaching out to the embassy in India.
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'Charak: Fair of Faith' film set for March 2026 release
The teaser for 'Charak: Fair of Faith,' directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Sipping Tea Cinemas and Sudipto Sen Productions, introduces a folklore thriller set in a village during the Charak mela. Scheduled for release on March 6, 2026, the film explores themes of faith and desperation through its ensemble cast and psychological narrative.
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The teaser for 'Charak: Fair of Faith,' directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Sipping Tea Cinemas and Sudipto Sen Productions, introduces a folklore thriller set in a village during the Charak mela. Scheduled for release on March 6, 2026, the film explores themes of faith and desperation through its ensemble cast and psychological narrative.
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Mumbai’s Madhav Viradiya among 12 JEE Main 2026 toppers
Madhav Viradiya from Mumbai scored 100 percentile in the JEE Main 2026 January session, emerging as one of 12 national toppers. He said he largely focused on JEE Advanced preparation and revised previous years' questions before the exam. Balancing board exams and coaching, he studied about five hours daily and aims for IIT Bombay.
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Madhav Viradiya from Mumbai scored 100 percentile in the JEE Main 2026 January session, emerging as one of 12 national toppers. He said he largely focused on JEE Advanced preparation and revised previous years' questions before the exam. Balancing board exams and coaching, he studied about five hours daily and aims for IIT Bombay.
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Construction of Mumbai metro's section halted as slab collapse kills 1
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has suspended all the construction work on the 32.32-kilometre Metro 4 corridor after slab collapse incident at metro site in Mulund on Saturday killed one person. It has also constituted a 'Special Intensive Safety Inspection Team' comprising 13 officials to examine safety lapses along the entire Metro 4 route.
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09:13 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has suspended all the construction work on the 32.32-kilometre Metro 4 corridor after slab collapse incident at metro site in Mulund on Saturday killed one person. It has also constituted a 'Special Intensive Safety Inspection Team' comprising 13 officials to examine safety lapses along the entire Metro 4 route.
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Which animals eat parts of their own bodies?
Octopuses, particularly Octopus vulgaris and related species, experience severe stress in captivity and may begin biting or even amputating their own arms. Certain lizards, including fat-tailed geckos, drop their tails when attacked but later eat them to regain nutrients. In some spider species, mothers sacrifice themselves, with hatchlings feeding on their liquefied bodies for vital protein.
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09:11 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Octopuses, particularly Octopus vulgaris and related species, experience severe stress in captivity and may begin biting or even amputating their own arms. Certain lizards, including fat-tailed geckos, drop their tails when attacked but later eat them to regain nutrients. In some spider species, mothers sacrifice themselves, with hatchlings feeding on their liquefied bodies for vital protein.
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India now has FTAs with 38 partner nations: PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi said India now has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with 38 partner nations across continents. “This gives our manufacturers and producers enough diversity and depth to sell our products across many markets,” he said. The FTAs have opened major global markets to India’s manufactured products, the PM added.
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09:10 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi said India now has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with 38 partner nations across continents. “This gives our manufacturers and producers enough diversity and depth to sell our products across many markets,” he said. The FTAs have opened major global markets to India’s manufactured products, the PM added.
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C2i Semiconductors raises $15mn for AI Power Solutions
Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors has raised $15 million led by Peak XV to solve a growing AI data centre problem: efficient power delivery. Founded by Ram Anant, Vikram Gakhar, Preetam Tadeparthy, Dattatreya Suryanarayana, Harsha S B and Muthusubramanian N V, the startup builds power solutions to help AI infrastructure scale faster and more reliably.
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Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors has raised $15 million led by Peak XV to solve a growing AI data centre problem: efficient power delivery. Founded by Ram Anant, Vikram Gakhar, Preetam Tadeparthy, Dattatreya Suryanarayana, Harsha S B and Muthusubramanian N V, the startup builds power solutions to help AI infrastructure scale faster and more reliably.
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Not every family dispute falls under senior citizens act: HC
The Bombay High Court set aside a Maintenance Tribunal order directing two sons to vacate their father's Malad property, ruling that not all family conflicts attract the Senior Citizens Act. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan said the tribunal failed to verify if the father was financially unable to maintain himself -a mandatory requirement.
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The Bombay High Court set aside a Maintenance Tribunal order directing two sons to vacate their father's Malad property, ruling that not all family conflicts attract the Senior Citizens Act. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan said the tribunal failed to verify if the father was financially unable to maintain himself -a mandatory requirement.
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Two brothers critical after chopper attack in Navi Mumbai
Two brothers were seriously injured after a 22-year-old man allegedly attacked them with a chopper in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, over an old dispute. The accused intercepted them while they were riding a motorcycle and fled after the assault. Both victims suffered multiple stab wounds and were rushed to hospital. Police have booked the accused for attempt to murder.
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Two brothers were seriously injured after a 22-year-old man allegedly attacked them with a chopper in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, over an old dispute. The accused intercepted them while they were riding a motorcycle and fled after the assault. Both victims suffered multiple stab wounds and were rushed to hospital. Police have booked the accused for attempt to murder.
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Japan narrowly escapes recession
Japan's economy grew by just 0.1% in October-December when compared with the previous three months, falling short of the expected 0.4% growth and helping the country narrowly escape recession. Japan's economy shrank by 0.7% in July-September and would've been in recession if it had shrunk in October-December too. Japan's output also missed expectations of 1.6% rise, recording only 0.2% growth.
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09:34 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Japan's economy grew by just 0.1% in October-December when compared with the previous three months, falling short of the expected 0.4% growth and helping the country narrowly escape recession. Japan's economy shrank by 0.7% in July-September and would've been in recession if it had shrunk in October-December too. Japan's output also missed expectations of 1.6% rise, recording only 0.2% growth.
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Non-bailable warrant issued against Ameesha Patel
A court in UP's Moradabad has issued a non-bailable warrant against actress Ameesha Patel after she failed to appear despite repeated summons. The case was filed in 2017 by an event company, accusing Ameesha of taking ₹11 lakh in advance to perform at a high-profile wedding event and cancelling at the last moment, causing financial losses to the organisers.
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09:33 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A court in UP's Moradabad has issued a non-bailable warrant against actress Ameesha Patel after she failed to appear despite repeated summons. The case was filed in 2017 by an event company, accusing Ameesha of taking ₹11 lakh in advance to perform at a high-profile wedding event and cancelling at the last moment, causing financial losses to the organisers.
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Nissanka takes flying catch to dismiss Maxwell 4 balls after dropping it
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka took a flying catch to dismiss Australia's Glenn Maxwell in their T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Nissanka, who took the catch in the 17th over, dropped Maxwell's catch four balls earlier. "Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Nissanka pulling off a stunner," ICC said.
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09:56 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka took a flying catch to dismiss Australia's Glenn Maxwell in their T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Nissanka, who took the catch in the 17th over, dropped Maxwell's catch four balls earlier. "Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Nissanka pulling off a stunner," ICC said.
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