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He also hinted that Borah may have been among those passing insider party information to Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Singed by Bhupen Borah’s exit, Gaurav Gogoi now insinuates he was passing information to Himanta

February 18, 2026 14:34 IST

Former Assam Congress president quit the party despite his colleagues trying to persuade him; CM says he will join BJP on February 22.

Their success is backed by years of joint preparation and their mother quitting her job to support their IIT dream.

Behind Odisha twins who scored identical marks in JEE Mains, a mother’s sacrifice

February 18, 2026 14:19 IST

Mahroof Ahmed Khan and Masroor Ahmed Khan from Bhubaneswar now have their sights set on IIT-Bombay

The births take India’s cheetah population to 38, strengthening hopes of a self-sustaining population.

Baby boom at Kuno: India’s cheetah population grows to 38 as ‘Gamini’ becomes mother for second time

February 18, 2026 12:34 IST

Madhya Pradesh officials say regular births indicate the habitat and prey base at Kuno National Park are successfully stabilising

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Why a massive Arunachal power project got an 11-year green nod extension

February 18, 2026 13:41 IST

The Demwe Lower hydel project’s environment clearance was extended till 2037, citing ‘litigation delays’, but overlooked an NGT directive to reconsider its wildlife clearance.

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WATCH: Cheetah Gamini delivers 3 cubs at Kuno National Park, India’s count rises to 38

February 18, 2026 11:44 IST

Earlier this month, Aasha, a cheetah translocated from Namibia, gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park.

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After Chinese robot debacle, govt asks Galgotias University to vacate India AI Expo

February 18, 2026 11:38 IST

Galgotias University has been ordered to vacate the India AI Expo after facing fierce backlash for presenting a Chinese-made Unitree Go2 robot as a product of the university's Centre of Excellence.

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Gold Today Rate, February 18: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

February 18, 2026 11:19 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, Wednesday, February 18, is ₹15,420 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹14,135 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹11,565 per gram for 18 karat gold.

Rajya Sabha proceedings are underway during the Parliament Budget Session, in New Delhi on Friday. (Sansad TV/ANI)

Rajya Sabha elections on March 16: From Sharad Pawar to Priyanka Chaturvedi, here are the MPs whose terms end in April

February 18, 2026 11:42 IST

Among those MPs whose terms are ending in April, the maximum are from Maharashtra, followed by Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Bihar.

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Taj Mahotsav 2026: Agra’s grand celebration of India’s cultural heritage returns with 35th edition

February 18, 2026 10:31 IST

Taj Mahotsav 2026: Experience the 35th Taj Mahotsav in Agra. Discover dates, ticket prices, and a star-studded lineup of music and dance. Explore India’s finest handicrafts, zardozi work, and authentic Mughlai cuisine at this 10-day cultural spectacle in Uttar Pradesh.

Tamil Nadu's election-year budget bets on welfare, growth – and a trillion-dollar promise

Tamil Nadu’s election-year budget bets on welfare, growth – and a trillion-dollar promise

February 18, 2026 08:14 IST

Finance Minister invokes Thiruvalluvar, recalls former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's 1971 advice that a budget must mobilise resources rather than slow development for want of funds

‘Rajya mata’ status for cow and 7 adjournments: The storm inside Rajasthan Assembly

‘Rajya mata’ status for cow and 7 adjournments: The storm inside Rajasthan Assembly

February 18, 2026 08:00 IST

MLA Acharya, who is also the Mahant of the popular Hathoj Dham temple in Jaipur, said he was "dissatisfied" with the minister's answer since he had not responded in a "clear, factual manner”.

Asked to explain Indore drinking water deaths, BJP’s Vijayvargiya reminds Congress of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy

Asked to explain Indore drinking water deaths, BJP’s Vijayvargiya reminds Congress of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy

February 18, 2026 11:25 IST

Congress hits back, says Kailash Vijayvargiya, who is state’s Urban Development Minister, is evading responsibility for current crisis

17 accused of killing father and son during 2023 communal flare-up in Biranpur acquitted

17 accused of killing father and son during 2023 communal flare-up in Biranpur acquitted

February 18, 2026 12:33 IST

The Chhattisgarh village saw communal incidents in the run-up to the Assembly polls. Rahim Umad Mohamed and his son Idul were beaten to death when they had gone to graze cattle

A cadet’s disappearance at sea leaves a family searching for answers

A cadet’s disappearance at sea leaves a family searching for answers

February 18, 2026 07:20 IST

Odisha resident Sarthak Mohapatra, a deck cadet on the merchant vessel EA Jersey, went missing between Mauritius and Singapore

Evacuation of 51 Kuki students lays bare faultlines, no clarity on return

School evacuation before board exam lays bare Manipur faultlines, little clarity on when 51 Kuki students will return

February 18, 2026 11:31 IST

With no let-up in tensions between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities in Ukhrul, several students have been moved to a school in Kangpokpi

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Tarique Rahman takes charge in Dhaka, PM sends India invitation

February 18, 2026 05:30 IST

Om Birla meets new PM, reaffirms commitment to deepen relations

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In India-France defence dialogue, push for Rafale indigenous content, MRO facilities for aero engines

February 18, 2026 08:37 IST

The dialogue is a structured ministerial-level bilateral meeting to review and guide defence and security cooperation. Prior to the meeting, the French Defence Minister was presented with a Guard of Honour at HAL airport upon her arrival.

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India and France upgrade ties to Special Global Strategic Partnership

February 18, 2026 10:58 IST

Defence to critical minerals to tech: 21 outcomes of talks between Modi and Macron

‘Not party stand’: Venugopal on chatter in Cong on TN tie-up

‘Not party stand’: Venugopal clears air over chatter in Congress over power sharing in Tamil Nadu

February 18, 2026 04:05 IST

This follows remarks by some Congress leaders who have been insisting that the party “wants not just seat sharing but power sharing” in the state.

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‘We are working on safe and trusted AI for the people’: IIT Madras Director Veezhinathan Kamakoti

February 18, 2026 08:28 IST

Kamakoti spoke about what the summit seeks to achieve, India’s role in shaping global AI norms, and how educational institutions are approaching the challenges of safe, trusted and socially responsible artificial intelligence.

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AI a force-multiplier, it would add more tech jobs to nation’s economy: PM Modi

February 18, 2026 02:18 IST

PM Modi said at a time when the world is worried about Al, which stands at a civilisational inflection point, India is “using it to dissolve divides” while remaining ready to face any disruption in the employment sector due to it.

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Congress insisted they had convinced him to stay. Day later, party’s ex-Assam chief confirms switch to BJP

February 18, 2026 08:45 IST

Bhupen Borah alleged that decision-making power within the Assam Congress has been concentrated in the hands of Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain

During the investigation, SIA Kashmir identified multiple social media accounts being operated under pseudonyms by the accused to evade detection by law enforcement agencies.

Two from Kashmir charged for ‘anti-national, secessionist, and pro-terrorist content’ on social media

February 17, 2026 22:47 IST

Altaf Hussain Wagay, from Behram, Shopian and Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, originally from Qaimoh, Kulgam, but “currently operating from across the border” have been named in the chargesheet.

Among the key MoUs, signed at the five-day event that began Monday, was the establishment of a Research Park at IIT Patna at an investment of Rs 250 crore.

Bihar’s Rs 468 crore AI leap: 10,000 new tech jobs and a landmark research park at IIT Patna

February 17, 2026 22:35 IST

Bihar government’s biggest takeaways from the Rs 468 crore MoUs signed with leading tech companies and academic institutions.

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A mammoth cover-up: Odisha issues notice to divisional forest officer as dead elephant is ‘cut into 32 pieces, buried’

February 17, 2026 21:14 IST

The notice, issued on February 13, asks the official why action shouldn't be taken against him

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