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Police plan awareness drive on K-Pop influence after minor girl’s death

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:18
District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) suggested the need for an awareness drive as a preventive measure in the wake of the Chottanikkara incident, as well as the recent death of three sisters in Ghaziabad who were allegedly obsessed with Korean culture
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Addi Smith, mother Tawnia McGeehan die in suspected murder-suicide

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:00
Tawnia McGeehan and her daughter, Addi Smith, were found dead inside a Las Vegas hotel room after missing a cheer competition. Police believe the Utah mother shot her child before taking her own life. A note was discovered, and the investigation continues. Utah Xtreme Cheer shared an emotional tribute, calling the loss heartbreaking for the entire community.
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Full Cabinet and Ministers’ portfolio will be decided soon: Manipur Deputy CM

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:54
Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho says the rehabilitation of people displaced by the long violence in the State is a priority for the new government; on his colleague Nemcha Kipgen, a Kuki-Zo leader, not being able to travel to Imphal, he says, ‘She is supporting us to reach out to the people’; the State government plans to hold a Cabinet meeting in Senapati, a Naga area, and go there via Kangpokpi, a Kuki-Zo area
Categories: National News

'I didn't argue emotionally': Teen argues own case in SC to secure MBBS admission in EWS quota, wins

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:53
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant, Atharva Chaturvedi, successfully argued his own case before the Supreme Court after being denied MBBS admission due to the non-implementation of EWS reservation in Madhya Pradesh private colleges. The court directed his admission, acknowledging administrative failures and the petitioner's circumstances.
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India moves to stop Ravi waters to Pak as Shahpur Kandi dam nears finish

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:52
India is set to redirect surplus Ravi river water, previously flowing into Pakistan, to its own drought-prone regions once the Shahpur Kandi dam becomes operational. This significant move, expected by March 31, will irrigate vast areas in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, marking a strategic shift in water resource management following a policy change regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.
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Meghalaya rat-hole mine blast: 57 FIRs registered, 15,000 tonnes illegal coal seized

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:33
Conrad K. Sangma presents enforcement figures in a statement in the Assembly
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Panel on Union-State relations submits initial report to CM

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:31
The report made out a case for decentralisation and State autonomy and outlined among other things issues relating to amendment of the Constitution; territorial integrity of States, the Governor, and delimitation
Categories: National News

Aequs Group to invest ₹4,000 crore; NMB-Minebea India Private Limited ₹1,980 crore in Tamil Nadu

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:29
Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa says the Aequs’ project would be India’s first fully vertically integrated aircraft engine manufacturing project
Categories: National News

Municipal chiefs’ elections expose Congress-BJP power pact: Harish Rao

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:26
The former minister says Congress and BJP have shunned their ideologies for power in Telangana; he asks Congress whether joining hands with BJP is the change it promised
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30 minutes, 20km: SUV at 100kmph kills 3, leaves 2 critical in UP

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:21
A speeding SUV caused a deadly rampage across a 20km stretch in Badaun, UP, on Sunday evening. The vehicle, reportedly traveling at nearly 100kmph, struck at least three motorcycles, resulting in three fatalities and two critical injuries. Witnesses described scenes of panic as the driver fled after each collision. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to apprehend the suspect.
Categories: National News

Security beefed up as courts in Uttar Pradesh receive bomb threat emails

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:17
The 18 districts which received the threats include Lucknow, Varanasi, Moradabad, Meerut, Ayodhya among others
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Farmers in Villupuram, Puducherry call for early steps to repair Sornavur anicut across Thenpennai River

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:17
The anicut is a vital structure from where the water is diverted to the Bangaru Vaickal bringing water to several irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry including the major tank of Bahour
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Centre silent on Pannun case; officials await U.S. court documents after Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:16
Focus now turns to Vikash Yadav in India who was arrested in a separate case and out on bail
Categories: National News

Kurt Van Dyke slain in Costa Rica; girlfriend survives attack

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:11
American hotel owner Kurt Van Dyke was killed during a robbery at an apartment in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Police say armed suspects tied up his girlfriend, stole valuables, and fled in stolen vehicles. Reports from The Tico Times and Surfer.com confirmed key details. Van Dyke, linked to a historic California surfing family, had lived in Costa Rica for years.
Categories: National News

SRIHER sets up centre of excellence for craniofacial care

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:07
The Centre offers advanced and holistic treatment for patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and complex craniofacial conditions
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Oath taking ceremony of new MPs, ‘Constitution Reform Commission’ and new Bangladesh government on February 17

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:06
Oath for ‘Constitution Reform Commission’ surprises new MPs
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Madras High Court to hear former T.N. Minister Ponmudy’s petition against I-T assessment order after two weeks

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:03
Justice C. Saravanan directs the High Court Registry to list the case after two weeks since there had been a change in the counsel representing the I-T department
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