New Delhi, Feb 18(UNI) India has set a Guinness World Record with more than 2.5 lakh AI Responsibility Pledges in 24 hours, stated Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, announcing the achievement at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
Nashik, Feb 18 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Land Records Employees Action Committee has called for a protest to draw the government''s attention to the pending demands of the land records employees.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday announced the birth of three cheetah cubs to Gamini, a South African cheetah and second-time mother, at Kuno National Park.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a comprehensive update on its ongoing probe into the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) crash that took place on January 28, which claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The Bureau said the Black Box of the Learjet that crashed in Baramati has suffered extensive fire damage.
Milan, Feb 17 (UNI) Japan''s world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara set a pairs free skating world record with 158.13 points, completing a stunning comeback from fifth after the .
Prayagraj, 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.
Mumbai, Feb 16 (UNI) The Maharashtra government on Monday directed all banks in the state to submit details of defaulting farmers to the Shinde Committee appointed by the state.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) is all set to make Holi travel smoother and more comfortable for passengers by operating 23 special trains between February 28 and March 30.
Bhubaneswar, Feb16 (UNI) In a major boost to railway infrastructure and passenger safety, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has installed advanced, state-of-the-art safety and emergency management systems in Tunnel–7 of the Khurda Road–Balangir Rail Line project. The development marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between coastal, western, and central Odisha while ensuring world-class safety standards within critical rail infrastructure.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (UNI) The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-linked inflation stood at 1.81 percent in January, rising to a 10-month high from 0.83 percent in December 2025, data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (UNI) Even as digital payments scale new peaks, currency in circulation (CiC) in India has surged to an all-time high of nearly Rs 40 lakh crore, presenting what SBI Research has termed a “puzzle” of simultaneous growth in cash and UPI-led transactions.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (UNI) Continuing its streak of record-breaking operational excellence, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has achieved its highest-ever single-day thermal coal unloading milestone.
Fayetteville (USA), Feb 15 (UNI) India’s Lokesh Sathyanathan became the first Indian to cross the eight-metre mark in indoor long jump, registering a historic leap of 8.01m at the Tyson Invitational 2026 in Arkansas on Saturday.
Sydney, Feb 14 (UNI) India are buoyed by their maiden World Cup win to challenge the world''s top-ranked Australian side at home in the multi-format series.
Mumbai, Feb 13 (UNI) Mumbai experienced moderate temperatures and cloudy conditions on Friday, but a thick layer of smog soon enveloped the skyline, sharply reducing visibility and raising renewed concerns about air pollution. The brief relief from recent colder conditions was overshadowed by a steep deterioration in air quality.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 13 (UNI) East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal on Friday carried out an extensive inspection of key stations, bridges, level crossings, and operational sections to assess safety standards, infrastructure condition, and overall efficiency.
Kendrapara, Feb 13 (UNI) The Rajnagar Mangrove Wildlife Division, home to the largest dolphin population in Odisha, has recorded 493 dolphins during the 2026 annual dolphin census, reaffirming its importance as a vital marine biodiversity hotspot.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 13 (UNI) Paradip Port has reportedly achieved a record cargo handling of 150.41 MMT in the 2024–25 fiscal, ranking as India’s No. 1 Major Port.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 13 (UNI) Odisha continues to earn the dubious distinction of recording maximum human deaths owing to human-pachyderm conflict despite being home to a lower number of elephants compared to India’s major elephant habitats in Karnataka, Assam, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) The Indian automobile industry clocked its highest-ever January sales in 2026, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers posting double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Friday here.
Dharamshala, Feb 13(UNI) A fresh complaint has been filed against a former Chief Secretary and an ex-Revenue Secretary of Himachal Pradesh, alleging deliberate suppression of official records in the long-pending Palampur land case concerning Section 118 proceedings. The complaint, submitted by Anoop Dutta of Dharamshala, accuses senior state officials of concealing crucial documents while submitting replies to constitutional authorities and courts.
Varanasi, Feb 12 (UNI) Kumari Swarna Nigam, a Class 10 student of Panini Kanya Mahavidyalaya, located in Tulsipur Mahmoorganj, Kashi, the city of religion and Mahadev, has set a new record in the field of art and spirituality. Kumari Swarna has achieved a historic feat by creating unique paintings of 5,555 different Oms (Omkar). Her unique artistic practice has been officially registered in the Eurasia World Records. This achievement is a matter of pride not only for the college, but for entire Kashi and the country.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Two-time Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar set a new world record en route to winning the gold medal in the men''s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday.
Srinagar, Feb 12 (UNI) Barring the hill stations, night temperatures across the Kashmir Valley remained largely above the freezing point, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday.
Visakhapatnam, Feb 11 (UNI) Adani Gangavaram Port on Wednesday said it has achieved a historic milestone by handling 554 cargo vessels in the ongoing FY 2025–26, surpassing its previous best of 552 vessels recorded in FY 2023–24.
New Delhi, Feb 10(UNI) Delhi witnessed an unusually warm Tuesday, with the maximum temperature rising to 28.6°C, 5.2 degrees above normal for this time of the month, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (UNI) Kerala Tourism Department here on Tuesday said it recorded 2.2 crore domestic tourist visits last year, marking a strong post-pandemic rebound, with arrivals in several segments surpassing pre-Covid levels, reflecting renewed confidence and growing demand for travel to the state.
New Delhi, Feb 10(UNI) Kazakhstan shooter Sofiya Shulzhenko, set a new world record in the 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) women’s event, enroute winning gold at the Asian Championship Rifle/Pistol, even as India picked up two more gold medals on day seven of competitions at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range here in the national capital.
Mumbai, Feb 9 (UNI) The final results of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, held on 7 February 2026, were declared today, confirming a decisive performance by the ruling Mahayuti alliance comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and the Nationalist Congress Party faction earlier led by the late Ajit Pawar.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (UNI) India posted its highest-ever tea exports in 2025, driven by robust buying from West Asian markets like Iran and Iraq, along with a sharp pickup in demand from China, according to provisional data from the Tea Board of India.