Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah defended Rahul Gandhi's role as Lok Sabha LoP, questioning what more is expected of him in challenging the BJP. Abdullah dismissed veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's suggestion of Mamata Banerjee leading the INDIA bloc as a personal opinion, emphasizing collective decision-making within the alliance.

The Centre defended its decision to lower NEET-PG qualifying percentiles before the Supreme Court, stating the exam generates a merit list for limited seats, not certify minimum competence. The government argued that licensed MBBS doctors are already qualified and supervised during postgraduate studies, addressing concerns about patient safety due to vacant seats.

India's digital news industry faces a critical juncture in 2026, with converging challenges in AI, advertiser demands, and audience trust. The upcoming DNPA Conclave 2026 will address these issues, urging a shift from reactive adaptation to proactive strategy. Publishers must now move beyond experimentation to make foundational decisions shaping the future of news.

Soon after presenting his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in February 2025, former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera was on the road to Mzuzu where held a number of engagements with various groups of people, including the youth and chiefs. Disguised as citizen engagements, these tours showcased achievements while burdening taxpayers with costs, including […] The post How Chakwera Ripped Off Overburdened Malawians Through SONA Tours: APM Departs From Extravagance To Revive Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A senior Catholic leader has delivered a blunt rebuke to government economic policies, warning that rising taxes are pushing ordinary Malawians deeper into hardship and threatening the survival of already struggling households. Alfred Mateyu Chaima, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba, has called on the government to immediately review and remove what he described […] The post Catholic Bishop Demands End to ‘Punitive Taxes’, Warns Government Cost of Living Crisis Is Crushing the Poor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts has officially opened the K11 billion Livingstonia International Conference Centre (LICC) at its lakeside resort in Salima, marking a major boost to Malawi’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. Located at Sunbird Beach Resort, home to Sunbird Livingstonia and Sunbird Waterfront, the new facility strengthens Malawi’s capacity to host regional […] The post Sunbird Hotels and Resorts Unveils K11 Billion Livingstonia International Conference Centre to Boost Malawi’s MICE Tourism appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

According to him, as a result of the attacks, the windshield of a car was damaged in the village of Zolomnoye in the Bolshesoldatsky District

According to data from CoinMarketCap, the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market stands at $2.26 trillion

The Russian Armed Forces also struck transport, energy and fuel infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

He also added that competent and courageous actions by the heroes of the special military operation made it possible to plan and carry out offensive operations in the most intense sectors

How would the taxman find out if I made a bit more money than I should do without paying tax?

I am collecting my state pension now, the new one. I can't live on it easily, even after getting help with my rent, so I have been offered a part time job.

Maya Meron, 45, played for top orchestras in venues across the world until a serious accident at a gym ended her career.

Proponents claim a huge grassroots campaign has led to 'record-breaking' support for the 'Zionism is Racism' proposal which could be debated next month.

The Delhi High Court affirmed the economic value of homemakers' contributions, stating their work is crucial for a spouse's effectiveness. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that unemployment doesn't equate to idleness, and the law must recognize unpaid domestic labor. The court awarded Rs 50,000 in maintenance, rejecting the notion that a wife's ability to earn negates her right to support.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has clarified that a recent incident reports claiming that a Tejas jet crashed was actually a minor technical issue on the ground. The company emphasized the aircraft's strong safety record and is working with the Indian Air Force for resolution. This statement follows reports of significant damage to a Tejas after overshooting a runway.

India has launched its first comprehensive anti-terror policy named PRAHAAR. This policy addresses threats from cross-border terrorism, cyber-attacks, and the misuse of drones. It highlights the use of advanced technologies by terror groups for propaganda and funding. PRAHAAR emphasizes coordinated legal, technological, and community-based responses to combat evolving security challenges.

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of India's first and only Indian Governor General, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing that of British architect Edwin Lutyens. Prime Minister Modi hailed the move as an act of «mental decolonisation,» highlighting Rajagopalachari's inspiring public life and contributions.

The legislation underscores qualms that lawmakers in both parties have expressed about a push to set up facilities in their states and districts.

Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline marks the unofficial end of the window to redistrict Maryland ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore, a potential 2028 White House contender, refuses to concede defeat.

The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say he’s doing well and has upcoming public appearances.

C'est fait, la loi est votée. Les homosexuels ont du pain sur la planche au Sénégal. Le gouvernement a validé un projet de loi pour rendre plus dure, les peines contre les individus rendus coupables des actes «ignobles» qualifiés de contre nature. La loi n'est pas encore rentrée en vigueur. Mais elle a été adoptée en Conseil des ministres. Le texte approuvé par ledit Conseil a prévu durcir les sanctions contre les personnes reconnues coupables des faits qui leur seront reprochés. Ces (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

This paper assesses the ECB’s monetary policy stance and communication amid declining inflation, persistent uncertainty, and renewed external risks. It documents how trade-policy shocks and global spillovers affect inflation surprises, highlights substantial cross-country inflation heterogeneity within the euro area, and shows that common shocks generate uneven national responses. Using a novel multi-agent LLM framework, it evaluates ECB communication, revealing strengths during active policy adjustments but gaps in addressing inflation dispersion and uncertainty communication. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 26 February 2026. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The National Parks Board (NParks) announced on Monday (Feb 23) that it will resume crow shooting from the second week of March as part of its efforts to actively manage the crow population.It said that public complaints against crows have risen sharply from about 5,000 cases in 2020 to about 15,000 cases last year.Over the same period, feedback on crow aggression has surged from over 460 cases in 2020 to more than 2,000 cases in 2025.In a Facebook video posted on Monday, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said that if the crow population is not brought under control, there will be «more and more» crow-related attacks, thereby affecting the safety of residents.He said: «We should not wait for this to happen before we take action. »I have therefore asked NParks to bring back crow shooting as one of the measures to reduce the crow population in Singapore." NParks said it intensified its multi-pronged crow management efforts after shooting operations ceased in 2020. This includes crow trapping and removal, as well as nest removal.

MPs will return to Parliament today following a week-long recess with a clamour for answers over the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Anything you want... you got it! The eerie voice of Roy Orbison, echoing as Sarah Ferguson guzzles champagne and tries on rails of designer clothes.

The confrontation sees a female Met Police officer being surrounded by males and telling them: 'In this country, we have freedom of speech.'

Jordan James Parke, who underwent cosmetic surgery more than 50 times and shot to fame on reality TV show Botched, passed away on Wednesday February 18, 2026.

David Boies, who represented Virginia Giuffre, said that the decision by the CPS and the Metropolitan Police in 2016 was 'clearly erroneous'.

This particular shirt, or one very like it, is the one all discerning women in fashion are wearing right now. It's a perfectly plain, mannish cut, but it just happens to have hit the spot in early 2026.

They say that time stands still when you experience shock or trauma and that's how it was for me when I crashed my car, causing it to overturn and start rolling at 70mph along the A14.

Around 15 fire engines and specialist appliances rushed to The Promise School in Okehampton, Devon, after emergency services were alerted to the inferno at about 3.30pm.

Despite being surrounded by iconic landmarks or pristine beaches on holiday, many Brits can't get away from their mobile phones.

Jordan James Parke, who underwent cosmetic surgery more than 50 times and shot to fame on reality TV show Botched, passed away on Wednesday February 18, 2026.