Patna, 16 February
The Opposition opened a front against the state government in the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Monday accusing the Nitish Kumar government of being “anti-reservation”. Holding posters and banners, the Opposition legislators reiterated their demand to implement 85 per cent reservation.

Fresh bomb threat emails trigger high alert at courts across 18 districts in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Feb 16 (UNI) Panic gripped several districts of Uttar Pradesh again on Monday after fresh bomb threats were received via email targeting court premises in 18 districts, including the state capital Lucknow. Following the threats, police and administrative authorities across the state were placed on high alert.

TAL Health Fest 2026 brings policymakers, doctors & tech leaders together in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (UNI) Touch-A-Life Foundation (TAL) on Monday successfully organised TAL Health Fest 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together policymakers, clinicians, technologists, researchers and social impact leaders to deliberate on reshaping the future of healthcare through innovation and collaboration.

Sri Jagannath Temple Puri to begin inventory of priceless ornaments housed in ratna bhandars soon

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) The long-awaited inventory of gold ornaments and precious pearls housed in the treasury of Lord Jagannath’s temple is set to begin soon, marking a historic exercise in preserving the heritage of the Holy Trinity—Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and their sister Devi Subhadra.

Maha: Farmer dies after consuming pesticide in Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Feb 16 (UNI) A 65-year-old farmer from Pachgaon village in Rajura taluka of Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district died after allegedly consuming pesticide following prolonged distress linked to repeated crop failures, officials said today.

UP: Akhilesh Yadav levels serious allegations against EC, BJP over SIR

Lucknow, Feb 16 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav today levelled serious allegations against the Election Commission and the ruling BJP regarding the Special Summary Revision (SIR) process, accusing them of resorting to deletion of a significant number of voters' names.

Mann and Kejriwal vow to dismantle drug networks; CM hits back at opposition over health rumors

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (UNI) In a massive show of strength at the 'Yudh Nasha Viruddh' rally in Moga, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal launched a blistering attack on opposition parties, accusing them of turning Punjab into a hub of narcotics over several decades. Chief Minister Mann, who reached the venue via helicopter shortly after being discharged from Fortis Hospital in Mohali, dismissed rumors regarding his health, asserting that he remains steadfast in his mission to uproot the political influence of the Congress, BJP, and.

Case filed against Pakistani woman and daughter for illegal stay

Meerut, Feb 16 (UNI) In Meerut, a case has been registered at Delhi Gate police station against a Pakistani-origin woman and her daughter for allegedly residing in India without citizenship for 33 years and obtaining documents fraudulently.

Three killed, two injured in a high-speed Bolero hit-and-run case in Budaun

Badaun, Feb 16 (UNI) A tragic hit-and-run incident in Badaun has left three people dead and two others seriously injured after a speeding Bolero SUV allegedly ran over multiple motorcyclists, police said on Monday .

TN to give immediate attention to key areas in agriculture: Survey

Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) Tamil Nadu must give immediate attention to several key areas in the agricultural sector for sustainable growth and resilience, notes the state’s economic survey for 2025-26.

J&K: LG Sinha orders reopening of 14 tourist spots in J&K

Jammu, Feb 16 (UNI) After a thorough security review and discussion, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered the reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures.

TGHRC seeks DGP report on alleged police lapses in advocate Swapna Kumari murder case

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (UNI) The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC), headed by Justice Shameem Akther, has taken cognizance of a complaint alleging gross police negligence in the murder of advocate G. Swapna Kumari.

Over 135 boundary pillars erected along Assam-Meghalaya border, says Guv Vijayashankar

Shillong, Feb 16 (UNI) Meghalaya Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar today said that the installation of boundary pillars along the Assam-Meghalaya border is a significant step towards implementing Memorandum of Understanding between Assam and Meghalaya for six areas of difference.

Congress alleges US trade deal disproportionately favours America

Ranchi, Feb 16,(UNI) The Jharkhand unit of the Indian National Congress on Sunday criticised the recent US trade agreement signed by the Centre, alleging that the deal disproportionately favours the United States and could adversely impact India’s economic interests.

UoH, MNJ Institute of Oncology Sign MoU to boost precision cancer research

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (UNI) The University of Hyderabad (UoH) and the MNJ Institute of Oncology & Regional Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, have entered into a strategic partnership to advance cancer research and treatment through Precision Oncology.