Seven West Bengal election officers suspended for misconduct during voter list update.

On February 17, 2026, three inmates, including two Pakistanis and one Indian man, escaped from a Jammu facility, injuring two police officers, sparking a manhunt and security concerns near the border.

Jammu and Kashmir reached the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in 67 years with a six-wicket win over Bengal.

India set a Guinness record with 250,946 students pledging ethical AI use in 24 hours.

Indian actress Pravina Deshpande, 60, died Feb. 17, 2026, after a cancer battle, remembered for roles in *Ready*, *Ek Villain*, and TV.

U.S. President Trump welcomed Bangladesh’s new PM Tarique Rahman, pushing a secretive trade deal with major economic and defense demands.

BTS's V says private messages used in court without consent; court rules for Min, HYBE to appeal.

India aims to end Maoist insurgency by March 31, 2026, with Home Minister Amit Shah citing major progress and CRPF efforts.

A 19-year-old Tripura woman in Gurugram was allegedly set on fire by her live-in partner on Feb. 16, 2026, after a history of abuse, leading to an ongoing investigation.

Himachal Pradesh's 2026 budget session opened focusing on the Revenue Deficit Grant after the 16th Finance Commission's omission of a recommendation.