States

Former union Min M K Alagiri's loyalist Mannan joins AIADMK

18 Feb 2026 | 3:01 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (UNI) In a surprise move, P.M.Mannan, former DMK Madurai Deputy Mayor and a staunch loyalist
of former union Minister M.K. Alagiri, joined the AIADMK.

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Biennial elections to fill 6 RS seats from TN Assembly on Mar 16

18 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (UNI) The Biennial elections to fill six seats that would fall vacant from the Tamil
Nadu Assembly in April, would be held on March 16.

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Bokaro principal honoured with global educator award 2025–26

18 Feb 2026 | 2:48 PM

Bokaro, Feb 18 (UNI) In recognition of outstanding contribution to the field of education and sustained efforts to enhance academic quality, Dr Santosh Kumar, Principal of District Ramrudra CM School of Excellence, has been conferred with the prestigious Global Educator Award 2025–26.

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Congress leader Verka slams Ravneet Bittu over controversial remarks against Priyanka Gandhi

18 Feb 2026 | 2:48 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 18 (UNI) The political atmosphere in Punjab has intensified following sharp criticism from senior Congress leader Dr. Raj Kumar Verka against union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. Speaking to the media, Verka launched a scathing attack on Bittu’s recent statements, characterizing them as being driven more by a desire for political sycophancy than by factual truth.

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Historic first: J&K reach Ranji Trophy final, praise pours in

18 Feb 2026 | 2:42 PM

Jammu, Feb 18 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and several prominent cricketers on Wednesday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team for scripting history by reaching the final of the elite domestic tournament for the first time.

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AAP MLA saves accident victims in Amritsar; one dies despite efforts

18 Feb 2026 | 2:39 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 18 (UNI) A tragic road accident on Amritsar’s Fatehgarh Churian Road on Wednesday morning resulted in the death of one individual, despite emergency rescue efforts led by a local lawmaker.

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HPV vaccination campaign will start soon to prevent cervical cancer: DC Aparajita

18 Feb 2026 | 2:38 PM

Kaithal, Feb 18 (UNI) DC Aparajita said that as per the instructions of the government, HPV vaccination campaign will be started soon to protect women from cervical cancer.

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RailOne App to be Unified Platform, UTS-on-Mobile App to be decommissioned from March one

18 Feb 2026 | 2:35 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (UNI) The Southern Railway announced that the RailOne App would be the Unified Platform for passenger services
and the UTS-on-Mobile App would be decommissioned from March one, 2026 in a phased manner.

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BCs secure over 61 pc seats in municipal polls, shows rising awareness: BC Commission

18 Feb 2026 | 2:35 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 18 (UNI) Telangana Backward Classes Commission Chairman G Niranjan and Commission members Rapolu Jayaprakash, Tirumalagiri Surender and Balalakshmi Rangu on Wednesday expressed happiness over the strong performance of Backward Classes (BCs) in the recently held municipal elections in the State, where BC candidates secured over 61 per cent of the total seats.

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UP to become ‘Skill Hub’; youth to get direct employment through ‘Kaushal Connect Cell’

18 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM

Lucknow, Feb 18 (UNI) In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s resolve to transform Uttar Pradesh into a one trillion dollar economy, the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission has taken a major step.

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Security forces arrest militants, destroy bunkers, poppy fields in Manipur

18 Feb 2026 | 2:23 PM

Imphal, Feb 18 (UNI) Security forces carried out a series of operations across Manipur on Wednesday, recovering a cache of arms and ammunition, arresting two active cadres of proscribed outfits, dismantling illegal bunkers, and destroying poppy cultivation in separate districts.

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Mayawati dismisses alliance rumours, says BSP will contest 2027 UP polls alone

18 Feb 2026 | 2:11 PM

Lucknow, Feb 18 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president and four-time former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Wednesday addressed the media in Lucknow. She strongly dismissed reports that her party may contest the upcoming state Assembly elections in alliance with other political parties.

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IN-SPACe announces grant scheme to accelerate AI driven innovation in space sector

18 Feb 2026 | 2:09 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (UNI) The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Wednesday announced the launch of the AI INSPIRED Opportunities in Space Sector programme, a new call for proposals under its INSPIRED initiative, during the India AI Impact Summit held in Delhi.
The programme is aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence driven innovation across India’s private space ecosystem through targeted financial and institutional support. The funding support will be provided as grant in aid under the IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme.

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Stalin pitches for more autonomy to States, tables high level committee's Part-1 report on Centre-State ties in Assembly

18 Feb 2026 | 2:08 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (UNI) Strongly pitching for its longstanding demand for more autonomy to states and
federalism, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Wednesday said his government
has finally belled the cat and demanded Constitutional amendments vesting more powers with the states.

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Kotak Alts invests INR 400 Mn in Zeroharm Sciences

18 Feb 2026 | 2:07 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 18 (UNI) Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (“Kotak Alts”), through its Kotak Life Sciences Fund I (KLSF-I), which invests in early to growth stage life sciences and healthcare businesses, has made an investment of INR 400 Mn in Zeroharm Sciences.

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