News18 Evening Digest: SC Slams Pleas Against Assam CM, Indian Girl Among Victims In Epstein Files

Last Updated:February 16, 2026, 17:58 IST

We are also covering: TN BJP Chief Nagendran Expresses Regret Over Remark Linking Trisha With Vijay, Imran Khan's Eye Report Submitted To Chief Justice and other top stories.

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on SC slams pleas against Himanta Sarma over hate speech, NGT clears Great Nicobar Project and many more.

‘Don’t Undermine Courts’: SC Slams Pleas Seeking FIR Against Himanta Sarma Over Hate Speech

The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the petitioners who were seeking an FIR against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral video purportedly showing him taking aim and firing with a rifle at members of a particular community, saying they should not undermine constitutional courts. Read More

‘No Good Ground To Interfere’: NGT Clears Great Nicobar Project, Cites Strategic Importance

A six-member special bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday cleared the way for the Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project, holding that it found “no good ground to interfere" with the project’s Environment Clearance. Read More

Tamil Nadu Man Attack Judge With Machete After He Delivered Unfavorable Verdict

In an unexpected response to an unfavourable judgement, a man allegedly hurled a machete at the judge at the Srivilliputhur Family Court in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district. The dramatic incident took place on Monday after a man was dissatisfied with the verdict in a family dispute case. Read More

Ajit Pawar Air Crash: Recovered Black Box May Be Sent Abroad For Analysis, Says Govt Source

The damaged black box has been recovered from the January 28 plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar and four others, sources told CNN-News18 on Monday. Read More

Indian Girl Named Among Victims In Latest Epstein Files, US Tried To Trace Her For Compensation

The latest batch of documents released in the Jeffrey Epstein case has revealed that an Indian girl was among the victims, and US authorities were trying to trace her to provide compensation through a victims’ fund. Read More

‘Working Fine, But Need Specialised Care’: Imran Khan’s Eye Report Submitted To Chief Justice

A day after the Pakistan government said doctors examined jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, his medical reports were officially submitted to the Chief Justice. Read More

‘Mistake’: TN BJP Chief Nagendran Expresses Regret Over Remark Linking Trisha With Vijay

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran on Monday expressed regret over his controversial remark that dragged actor Trisha Krishnan into a political attack on actor-turned-politician Vijay, saying the statement was made “by mistake" and was not intended to hurt anyone. Read More

Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna Wedding Card Leaked? Viral Invite Reveals Date And Venue

A rumoured wedding date for Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna has once again set the internet ablaze. Fans have long speculated that the popular duo, linked on and off since co-starring in hits like Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, may be heading toward marriage — and the buzz just got louder. Read More

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