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February 19, 2026 12:09 PM

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Five Detained as Search Intensifies for Escaped Gangster in Jammu

In Jammu and Kashmir, at least five suspected persons have been detained for questioning amid an intensified search for a gangster who remained at large after escaping a juvenile home, along with two Pakistani inmates in Jammu. Five people, who were in regular contact with the gangster inside the ju...

February 18, 2026 10:11 PM

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ECI reviews poll preparedness for forthcoming Assembly Elections in Assam

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the Legislative Assembly Election dates of Assam will be announced, considering the State's biggest festival, Bihu, which falls in mid-April. Addressing the media persons in Guwahati after reviewing the State's preparedness for the upcoming Assembl...

February 18, 2026 7:42 PM

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CAQM revokes GRAP Stage II in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi and NCR region has revoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. The decision was taken after the improvement of the Air Quality Index (AQI) level in the national capital. The AQI was recorded at 212 at 7 PM today...

February 18, 2026 6:27 PM

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Gujarat govt presents Rs 4.08 lakh crore Budget for fiscal year 2026

Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a 4.08 lakh crore rupees Budget for the fiscal year 2026, with an estimated surplus of 974 crore rupees. Designed under the vision of ‘Viksit Gujarat @ 2047', Key highlights of the budget include a massive leap in student welfare with increased schol...

February 18, 2026 5:24 PM

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J&K LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone of Shankaracharya Temple at Katra

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of the Shankaracharya Temple at Katra, marking a significant addition to the religious and spiritual infrastructure of the pilgrimage town. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the ceremony was conducted with tradi...

February 18, 2026 4:51 PM

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Mumbai to host Earthshot Prize 2026 in November this year

Mumbai will host the Earthshot Prize 2026 – the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award in November this year. The multi-day celebration of environmental leaders who are delivering bold solutions for the planet Earth will come to India for the first time. The announcement was made...