India

Second round of Iran-US talks concludes in Geneva on a positive note

17 Feb 2026 | 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States concluded in Geneva on Tuesday with Tehran reportedly conveying its position on the nuclear issue and lifting of sanctions.

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Education is the strongest tool for social transformation: Delhi Speaker

17 Feb 2026 | 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday said that education remains the most powerful instrument for social transformation, describing it as the foundation of an inclusive and progressive society.

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Delhi govt launches 75 'CM Shri Schools' with AI smart classrooms and skill labs

17 Feb 2026 | 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17(UNI) union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated an AI based 'CM Shri School' in Sarojini Nagar and launched 75 CM Shri School projects across the national capital.

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ECI reviews poll preparedness for Assam Assembly Elections

17 Feb 2026 | 7:19 PM

‎Guwahati/New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) ‎The Election Commission of India on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of preparations for the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections in Assam, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar leading a high-level delegation, a poll panel press release said.

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ED attaches Rs 1.76 crore in Digital Arrest case linked to SP Oswal

17 Feb 2026 | 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, today said it has attached a bank balance of Rs 1.76 crore in connection with a PMLA case related to the alleged digital arrest fraud involving industrialist S. P. Oswal.

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LS Speaker Birla Represents India at Swearing-In of Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka

17 Feb 2026 | 7:13 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

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SC notes age of accused while hearing CBI plea against bail to Lalu in Deoghar fodder scam

17 Feb 2026 | 7:07 PM

By Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the accused in the Deoghar fodder scam case are now in their 60s, 70s and even 80s, while hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s appeal challenging the grant of bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav.

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AP: President Droupadi Murmu arrives to grace IFR

17 Feb 2026 | 7:07 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb 17 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026.

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Delhi Cong alleges BJP, AAP failed to clean Yamuna despite spending crores

17 Feb 2026 | 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Delhi Congress on Tuesday alleged that both the current BJP government in the capital and the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government failed to effectively clean the Yamuna despite spending thousands of crores of rupees, citing a study on microplastics in the river and groundwater.

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(Reissuing, changing dateline) Police launch 'drug-free campus' initiative in Capital

17 Feb 2026 | 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The south-west district police, in collaboration with the Social Development Foundation (SDF), launched a 'drug-free campus' initiative under the nationwide Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, an official said on Tuesday.

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Baramati Learjet Crash: AAIB says recorder suffered extensive fire damage

17 Feb 2026 | 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a comprehensive update on its ongoing probe into the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) crash that took place on January 28, which claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The Bureau said the Black Box of the Learjet that crashed in Baramati has suffered extensive fire damage.

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ED files chargesheet against Krishna Damani in alleged Rs 20 Cr school fund diversion case

17 Feb 2026 | 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Kolkata Zonal Office, on Monday said it has filed a chargesheet against Krishna Damani in a PMLA case registered by Kolkata police in an alleged siphoning of school funds of South Point Education Society (SPES). The Special Court has taken cognisance of the matter.

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Rekha Gupta clears Rs 802 crore mega road project; 400 km network to be upgraded

17 Feb 2026 | 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17(UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved a comprehensive road redevelopment project worth Rs 802 crore. Under the project, more than 241 major roads spanning nearly 400 kilometres across 45 Assembly constituencies will be upgraded using advanced technology.

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'No Means No': Campaign slogan of Brazil's world-famous Carnival Festival, a major tourist attraction

17 Feb 2026 | 6:09 PM

By Ramesh Bhan
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) “NO means NO.’’ Respect the decision.

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India, France elevate ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’, announce major defence and tech initiatives

17 Feb 2026 | 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership,” unveiling new defence manufacturing, technology, and education initiatives during a joint press meet.

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