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.
A 19 year old woman has been jailed for 18 months after mowing down a teenage rugby player in south Wales while talking to a passenger in her car. Lexi Dyas was driving her Fiat 500 when she struck Declan Mahoney, 19, as he tossed a rugby ball with friends.
Sydney man Neil Simpson received a record 8-year jail sentence on February 13, 2026, for smuggling 101 native reptiles to Asia and Europe. Simpson hid lizards and skinks in popcorn bags and biscuit tins to evade detection. This landmark case marks the largest wildlife trafficking penalty in Australian history, following a multi-year federal probe.
Veteran leader Nitai Roy Chowdhury took oath as the lone Hindu minister in Tarique Rahman’s 50-member cabinet on February 17. A former Youth and Sports Minister and BNP Vice Chairman, Chowdhury is a key strategist for the new government. His induction, alongside Buddhist leader Dipen Dewan, aims to ensure minority representation in Bangladesh.
French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off his 2026 India visit on February 17 with a sunrise jog at Mumbai's Marine Drive. A video of the same has gone viral. After paying tribute to 26/11 victims and meeting Bollywood icons like Anil Kapoor, Macron held bilateral talks with PM Modi. The visit focuses on the India-France Year of Innovation and the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
Bengaluru Police rescued a 4-year-old boy on February 14 after he was left asleep in a cab by his family. Using the Namma-112 helpline and MCCTNS app, officers traced the vehicle and reunited the child with his parents within an hour. The child remarkably slept through two additional passenger trips before being safely returned home.
Maruti Suzuki launched the e Vitara on February 17 at an introductory BaaS price of INR 10.99 lakh. The electric SUV offers up to 543 km range and a unique INR 3.99/km battery rental plan. Featuring Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, the e Vitara marks Maruti’s official entry into the Indian EV market.
A woman doctor is being hailed as a hero after a viral video showed her reviving a patient with 30 minutes of continuous CPR in the ICU. The grueling effort, which brought the patient back from the brink of death, has gone viral on Feb 17, 2026, sparking widespread admiration for the doctor's dedication and physical endurance.
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