UP Board exams for classes 10 & 12 begin amid tight security

February 18, 2026 10:08 AM

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UP Board exams for classes 10 & 12 begin amid tight security

Exams for the 10th and 12th classes of Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, popularly known as UP Board, started today amidst tight security. More than 53 lakh students of classes 10th and 12th are taking part in the exams, which are being conducted at more than 8 thousand examination centres. ...

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi resigns

February 18, 2026 8:56 AM

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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi resigns

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi resigned with her cabinet today. Cabinet ministers of the Takaichi administration submitted letters of resignation en masse at a cabinet meeting, as parliament is set to convene for a new session this afternoon to elect a new prime minister. After the vote, the...

Iran announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills

February 18, 2026 8:39 AM

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Iran announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills

Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States over the Islamic Republic’s disputed nuclear programme.   It was the second time in recent weeks that Iran has ...

India defeat Nepal in Group A match of ACC Women’s Asia Cup

February 18, 2026 8:32 AM

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India defeat Nepal in Group A match of ACC Women’s Asia Cup

In Cricket, India registered a dominant seven-wicket victory over Nepal in the Group A match of the ongoing ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament yesterday, securing a place in the semifinals. With this win, India registered their second win in Group A in three matches. India are placed at th...

French President Emmanuel Macron invites PM Modi to G7 Summit in France

February 18, 2026 8:11 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron invites PM Modi to G7 Summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in 2026. In a press statement in Mumbai, Mr Macron called for an ad hoc meeting between India and France to reach an agreement on the international agenda ahead of t...

Ash Wednesday is being observed today
Chennai: Ash Wednesday service at cathedral church, on Wednesday 17th February 2021. (Photo: R Parthibhan/IANS)

February 18, 2026 8:07 AM

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Ash Wednesday is being observed today

Ash Wednesday is being observed today. It signifies the beginning of the 40 day lent by Christians all around the world. Devotional services will be held every day from today and they will end on Easter Sunday when the resurrection of Christ is celebrated. Churchgoers will receive ashes on their for...

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: India to take on Netherlands in Group A match
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February 18, 2026 7:57 AM

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: India to take on Netherlands in Group A match

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, three matches are scheduled for today. Defending champions India will take on the Netherlands in a Group A match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will start at 7 PM local time.    In Group A, Pakistan will take on Namibia in a clash at the Sinhalese Sp...