More News17 Feb 2026 | 12:07 PMLucknow, Feb 17 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Indian National Congress has called for a gherao of the state Assembly in Lucknow on Tuesday, prompting a massive security deployment. Ahead of the protest, police have detained or placed under house arrest several Congress leaders and workers to prevent them from reaching the state capital.
see more.. 17 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PMShimla, Feb 17 (UNI) A major fire broke out at the residence of former Gram Panchayat Pradhan Susheel Chauhan in Kyari village of Kotkhai subdivision in the district, causing extensive damage to the property and leaving several people injured.
see more.. 17 Feb 2026 | 11:58 AMVaranasi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (UP Board) High School and Intermediate examinations began on Tuesday.
see more.. 17 Feb 2026 | 11:33 AMPrayagraj, Feb 17 (UNI) Indian Railways set a new record during this year’s Magh Mela in Prayagraj by operating 1,067 special trains to manage the unprecedented rush of pilgrims.
According to official figures, more than 220 million devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam during the religious congregation.
see more.. 17 Feb 2026 | 11:21 AMShimla, Feb 17 (UNI) Panic spread in the US Club area of the state capital after a leopard was spotted on the road in the early hours, reportedly hunting stray dogs in the adjoining green belt.
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