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India seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers off Mumbai coast; NIOC rejects link: Report

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- By Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - India has seized three U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to ... Read More


Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for several hours for live fire drills amid talks with US in Geneva

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- As the United States and Iran hold their second round of talks about Tehran's nuclear program on Tuesday in Geneva, Iran said it will temporarily close the Strait of Hormuz for l... Read More


After Ladakh, Gulmarg gears up for Khelo India Winter Games 2026 as athletes chase gold in the cold

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- On February mornings in Gulmarg, the world feels quiet. The first gondola hums upward, pine trees sag under fresh snowfall, and the Pir Panjal glows pink in early light. On the s... Read More


Govt negotiating age-related restrictions with social media firms, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- As global momentum builds to restrict minors' access to potentially habit-forming digital platforms, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday that the gov... Read More


Bangladesh gets its first male PM in 36 years today - Tarique Rahman to take oath

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman will take oath as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister at 4 pm on Tuesday, February 17 ---days after his party secured a lan... Read More


Rajpal Yadav walks out of Tihar jail after securing bail in cheque bounce case, vows to address allegations

Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Actor Rajpal Yadav from Tihar Jail after he was granted interim bail in a cheque bounce case by the High Court He says, "I will complete 30 years in Bollywood in Mumbai in 2027. Peo... Read More


Muhammad Yunus brought up India's 'Seven Sisters' in exit address day before Tarique Rahman's oath-taking

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Muhammad Yunus, the former chief adviser to the Bangladesh interim government, has invoked India's northeastern region - often referred to as 'Seven Sisters' - in his farewell ad... Read More


Karnataka court awards death sentence to 3 men for gang rape of Israeli tourist, murder of youth near Hampi UNESCO site

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- A Karnataka court on Monday awarded death sentences to three men convicted of raping an Israeli tourist and another woman, and murdering a youth near a UNESCO World Heritage site... Read More


Delhi University bans protests and processions on campus for a month: Here's why

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The Delhi University (DU) has issued a statement, banning protests, demonstrations, public meetings, and processions on the campus for a month any kind on campus for a month. In ... Read More


Pocket FM's creator economy reaches Rs.300 crore, targets 3X growth to Rs.1,000 crore in 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Pocket FM, on Tuesday, February 17, said its creator economy surpassed the Rs.300 crore mark, and it is set to reach Rs.1,000 crore by 2026. As per the company, over 300,000 cre... Read More