Investors are gearing up for the February 20 trading session with several key stocks likely to witness heightened volatility following fresh corporate announcements, order wins and operational updates. Select mid cap and large cap counters are expected to remain in focus as traders position themselves ahead of intraday and short term moves.
Shillong Lok Sabha MP Ricky Andrew was 54 years old. Syngkon, a first-time parliamentarian and a prominent leader of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), was participating in a friendly football game at the MFA ground in Polo, Shillong, when the incident occurred. Despite immediate efforts to provide medical assistance, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.
An onstage photo-op at the India AI Impact Summit sparked online chatter after Sam Altman and Dario Amodei hesitated to join hands with other leaders. The brief moment occurred as Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed with global tech executives including Sundar Pichai and Alexandr Wang.
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is set to conclude the registration process for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026 on Friday, February 20. This recruitment drive aims to fill 465 vacancies across various Group A and Group B positions within the state’s administrative departments.
A BJP worker in Kota, Rajasthan, was detained after issuing a death threat to Rahul Gandhi and 25 Congress MPs in a viral video over alleged remarks against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
A chilling investigation has pulled back the curtain on a brutal reality in the UK capital: vulnerable women and girls are being systematically lured into a world of forced s*x and criminal activity by London-based gangs.
A statewide dry day is being observed in Maharashtra today, February 19, 2026, for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. Sale of alcohol is prohibited in all liquor shops, bars, and restaurants for 24 hours. The ban, enforced by state excise rules, aims to maintain public decorum during the Maratha leader's 396th birth anniversary.
A 48-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife before ending his own life in the remote Lothal village of Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Wednesday, February 18. According to local police, the incident was triggered by a heated domestic argument that turned violent.
Galgotias University has vacated its exhibition stall at the India AI Impact Summit following a wave of public backlash over a 'robot dog' display. The exit follows allegations that the university presented a third-party, Chinese-manufactured robot as its own proprietary invention. MeitY has since issued a stern reminder to all participants.
In a heroic act, Lili Soren fought off six bears with an axe to save her husband, Malde Soren, in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, on February 17, 2026. The couple was collecting leaves in Hatisalbeda forest when the attack occurred. Malde is currently in critical condition at Keonjhar Medical College, while the community praises Lili’s fearless rescue.
Galgotias University has disowned remarks made by a staff member Neha Singh in the viral video at India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling her "ill-informed" and "unauthorised." The university issued a statement on Feb 18, 2026, clarifying that the comments did not reflect their academic standards. Management is now taking steps to ensure technical projects are presented by qualified experts.
Police have arrested three suspects in the Sara Baloch viral video case after the TikToker accused them of blackmail and harassment. The suspects allegedly filmed an 'immoral video' to extort money from the influencer in Balochistan. In her official statement, Sara Baloch alleged that the three men cornered her and forcibly recorded her while she was traveling for a video shoot. The case has sparked a national conversation on the safety of women and digital privacy rights in Pakistan.
Indore murder and necrophilia case accused Piyush Dhamanodia showed no remorse on February 18, smiling for cameras and telling media 'what happened, happened.' Accused of killing his MBA classmate and abusing her body, he also performed occult rituals in Mumbai to 'contact her spirit.' Police have recreated the crime scene as investigations into the brutal case continue.
Rewa police arrested Shivam Sahu for leaking a 13 minute 14 second obscene video of his wife and demanding dowry. Married for seven months, the accused allegedly used the video to blackmail his in-laws. Charged under the BNS and IT Act, he also faces allegations of armed intimidation. Police have seized his device for forensic testing.
The Central Board of Secondary Education is set to release the CTET 2026 provisional answer key shortly on its official website, ctet.nic.in. Lakhs of candidates who appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test earlier this month are eagerly awaiting the response verification link.
Galgotias University is facing fresh scrutiny after a 'soccer drone' at AI Impact Summit sparked viral memes. This follows a previous row over a 'robotic dog' claimed as an innovation. While the school cites a INR 350-crore tech investment, reports indicate they were asked to vacate the summit. The internet remains abuzz with memes, funny jokes and skepticism.
A shocking video allegedly linked to a product being sold as “Yuvraj Poha” has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers disturbed and raising serious food safety concerns.
Seema Haider, the Pakistani national who moved to India in 2023, is once again in the spotlight after giving birth to a baby boy at a hospital in Greater Noida. This is her sixth child. Hospital sources confirmed that both the mother and the newborn are healthy, and doctors have described their condition as stable following the delivery.
In India, Ash Wednesday (February 18) marks the start of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and prayer leading to Easter. Following the lunar cycle, Easter Sunday is set for Sunday, April 5. Services will be held across the country today where ashes will be distributed, signalling a season of penance that concludes with Holy Week in early April.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (NSE: ONGC) shares traded around INR 264.05, down about 2.87% in early February 18 trading, reflecting pressure from broader market volatility and oil price movements. ONGC’s stock has been sensitive to global crude dynamics, with prices of Brent and other benchmarks influencing investor sentiment.
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