Maximum temperatures to fall by 2–4 °C across northwest India, says IMD

February 18, 2026 7:29 AM

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Maximum temperatures to fall by 2–4 °C across northwest India, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast thunderstorms and hailstorms over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and East Rajasthan today. Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds is expected over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Rajasthan for the day. The Met Department has also pre...

PM Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

February 18, 2026 7:35 AM

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PM Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart, Tarique Rahman, to visit India along with his family. In a letter to Mr Rahman, PM Modi expressed his eagerness to work closely with the BNP leader to further strengthen the multifaceted bilateral relationship between the two nati...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit West Bengal today

February 18, 2026 7:21 AM

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit West Bengal today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a day-long visit to West Bengal today. Upon his arrival in Kolkata, Mr Shah will proceed to the ISKCON headquarters at Mayapur in Nodia to commemorate the 152nd birth anniversary of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. His itinerary includes a high-level m...

First Indigenous Cadet Training Ship Launched at L&T Kattupalli in Chennai

February 17, 2026 10:32 PM

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First Indigenous Cadet Training Ship Launched at L&T Kattupalli in Chennai

The first of three indigenous Cadet Training Ships, being built by M/s L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, was launched today in the presence of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, at L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai. The ceremony was also attended by Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controlle...

Jharkhand HC upholds stay on Ranchi Police Entry into ED Office

February 17, 2026 10:27 PM

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Jharkhand HC upholds stay on Ranchi Police Entry into ED Office

The Jharkhand High Court, while hearing the dispute between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Ranchi Police, has upheld the stay on police entry and investigation inside the ED office. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, considering the seriousness of the matter, continued the stay on any co...

PM Modi says India has evolved into confident and credible voice of Global South

February 17, 2026 10:23 PM

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PM Modi says India has evolved into confident and credible voice of Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India has evolved into a confident and credible voice of the Global South, shaping global conversations and contributing to a more balanced and inclusive world order. Mr Modi stated this in his written address at the `Global Economic Cooperation 2026', an even...