Ramadan 2026: Telangana government grants permission to all Muslim Government employees to leave offices early during holy month

Ahead of Ramzan 2026, the Telangana Government on Tuesday issued an order granting permission for all Muslim Government employees to leave their offices and schools at 4:00 PM during the holy month of Ramzan.
Ramadan 2026: When will Ramadan 2026 Moon be sighted in Indian cities? Check crescent moon sighting in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai

The holy month of Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri). The crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan appeared on Tuesday, February 17, around 6:20 PM local time in Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Check Indian citywise moon sighting here.
Who is Bihar IAS Nilesh Ramchandra Deore? Why his chartered flight with family sparks controversy?

The controversy around IAS Nilesh Deore’s charter flight has shifted from accountability to caste politics. Deore currently holds charge as Secretary in both the Tourism and Civil Aviation departments.
Maharashtra: Mahayuti govt cancels 5% Muslim quota; Why now? What changes?

The Maharashtra government has officially scraped five percent reservation for Muslims in jobs and education, on Tuesday. In 2014, the state government had formed a Government Resolution which offered a 5% reservation to Muslims due to the backwardness of the community.
Delhi govt addresses water issues, CM Rekha Gupta to launch water projects worth over Rs 2,100 Crore

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects of the Delhi Jal Board worth over Rs 2,100 crore in West Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan in Todapur.
Government issues big warning amid Galgotias University Chinese robodog controversy:’Do not display..’

Amid Galgotias University ‘chinese’ robodog controversy, the government issued big warning for exhibitors at AI Impact Summit 2026.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches India’s first AI-driven comprehensive education model

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the CM Shri School at Sarojini Nagar. The foundation stones for 75 CM Shri School projects across the Capital were also laid.
Uttar Pradesh: New industrial hub to be developed in Kanpur’s Ghatampur with over Rs 14 crore investment

The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) is also working on a master plan for 2031, which includes modernizing villages and designating land for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial purposes.
Delhi teen’s father apologises over biker Sahil Dhaneshra’s death in Dwarka crash, admits ‘this is my son’s mistake’

23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra was killed in a road accident in Delhi’s Dwarka on February 3 after a car allegedly driven by a juvenile without a licence collided with his motorcycle, police said.
PM Modi, Macron to attend AI Impact Summit 2026, Delhi traffic police issues advisory, check affected routes

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for February 18 due to the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. Check details here.