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Overall workforce data shows stable pattern in January, exhibits steady trend: Govt

India's overall workforce data for January 2026 showed a largely stable trend, with labour force participation and worker population ratios remaining steady, especially in urban areas. Minor fluctuations were mainly rural-driven due to seasonal and post-harvest factors.

Feb 16, 2026

Security forces recover IEDs, destroy Maoist memorials in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Security forces carried out coordinated anti-Maoist operations in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, recovering multiple IEDs and destroying Maoist memorials. Teams of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted search and area domination operations in the Usoor and Bhopalpatnam police station areas.

Feb 16, 2026

5 Indian gaming startups to showcase AI innovations at India AI Impact Summit 2026

The startups will present solutions including AI-generated game assets, a cricket game with real-time GenAI commentary, and a console-grade mobile gaming ecosystem. A global investor panel will discuss AI-led game development, skilling, and policy support.

Feb 16, 2026

'Approach Bombay HC': SC refuses to entertain Abu Salem's plea on premature release

The Supreme Court of India dismissed as withdrawn a plea by 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salem .The court allowed him to approach the Bombay High Court for relief. Salem claimed he had completed 25 years, including remission, but the Maharashtra government said he has not yet served the full term.

Feb 16, 2026

Bomb threat emails to four Karnataka courts disrupt proceedings, searches launched

Bomb threat emails were sent to courts in Davanagere, Hassan, Madikeri, and the High Court bench in Dharwad. The emails, including one claiming an RDX bomb threat and carrying a warning over reservation quotas

Feb 16, 2026

Hampi gangrape-murder case: K'taka court awards death penalty to three convicts

A court in Gangavati, Karnataka, sentenced three men to death in the 2025 gangrape and murder case near Hampi. The First Additional District and Sessions Court termed the crime "rarest of rare" after the accused sexually assaulted two women. The verdict, delivered within 11 months, sparked renewed political debate over law and order.

Feb 16, 2026

'Bringing world together to discuss AI': PM Modi welcomes world leaders, innovators, policymakers for Summit

AI a major opportunity for India, can boost job creation: Industry experts

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, industry experts said Artificial Intelligence presents a major opportunity for India. Young innovators showcased practical AI solutions, including platforms that support artisans, patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, and systems designed to reduce post-harvest grain losses.

Feb 16, 2026

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as AQI drops to 183

Delhi-NCR air quality remains poor with AQI at 214

Air quality in Delhi–NCR remained in the 'poor' category on Monday, with the AQI recorded at 214, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several pollution hotspots, including Anand Vihar, Jahangiripuri and Rohini, reported high AQI levels, with Anand Vihar touching 300.

Feb 16, 2026

AI Impact Summit 2026 to reshape global AI discourse, deepen Nigeria–India collaboration: Envoy

The initiative draws from India's experience in sharing digital public goods, offering opportunities for Nigerian developers, startups and institutions to build affordable AI solutions. The summit will showcase AI applications across agriculture, healthcare, education, energy and climate resilience.

Feb 16, 2026

'Bringing world together to discuss AI': PM Modi welcomes world leaders, innovators, policymakers for Summit

The Prime Minister highlighted AI's transformative role across healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise, expressing confidence that the summit will shape a progressive and opportunity-driven future.

Feb 16, 2026

India-UK free trade agreement likely to be implemented from April this year

Under the agreement, 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK will enjoy zero-duty access, benefiting labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, leather, marine products, footwear, sports goods, toys, gems and jewellery, along with engineering goods, auto components and organic chemicals.

Feb 16, 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah assures J&K tourism continues to attract visitors post-Pahalgam attack

India accounts for more than half of global digital transactions, says HM Amit Shah

The initiative includes the launch of the 'Annapurti' Grain ATM in Ahmedabad, capable of dispensing 25 kg of grains in 35 seconds, along with sealed distribution of pulses and the 'Garima Poshan' campaign. Shah said the model would be implemented nationwide within three to four years.

Feb 15, 2026

India's farmers 'betrayed' in US trade deal, Rahul Gandhi poses 5 questions; Amit Shah says interests fully safeguarded

Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected the allegations, asserting that all trade agreements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi fully protect agriculture, dairy and fisheries. He accused Congress of misleading farmers, highlighted increased agriculture budgets and MSP procurement, and challenged Gandhi to a public debate.

Feb 15, 2026

Political Storm in J&K Over MPLAD Funds Allocation to Uttar Pradesh

A political controversy has broken out in Jammu and Kashmir after reports alleged that Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Ali Khatana allocated a major share of his MPLAD funds to projects in Uttar Pradesh instead of the UT he represents.

Feb 15, 2026

Security tightened in J&K's Kathua, 5km border belt placed under restrictions

Amid intelligence inputs about cross-border infiltration attempts and drone-based smuggling from Pakistan, the Kathua administration has imposed restrictions within a five-kilometre belt along the International Border under Section 163 of the BNSS.

Feb 15, 2026

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Overall workforce data shows stable pattern in January, exhibits steady trend: Govt

Security forces recover IEDs, destroy Maoist memorials in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

5 Indian gaming startups to showcase AI innovations at India AI Impact Summit 2026

'Approach Bombay HC': SC refuses to entertain Abu Salem's plea on premature release

Bomb threat emails to four Karnataka courts disrupt proceedings, searches launched

Hampi gangrape-murder case: K'taka court awards death penalty to three convicts

AI a major opportunity for India, can boost job creation: Industry experts

Delhi-NCR air quality remains poor with AQI at 214

AI Impact Summit 2026 to reshape global AI discourse, deepen Nigeria–India collaboration: Envoy

'Bringing world together to discuss AI': PM Modi welcomes world leaders, innovators, policymakers for Summit

India-UK free trade agreement likely to be implemented from April this year

India accounts for more than half of global digital transactions, says HM Amit Shah

India's farmers 'betrayed' in US trade deal, Rahul Gandhi poses 5 questions; Amit Shah says interests fully safeguarded

Political Storm in J&K Over MPLAD Funds Allocation to Uttar Pradesh

Security tightened in J&K's Kathua, 5km border belt placed under restrictions

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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