Govt in talks with social media firms on age curbs for kids: IT Minister

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stressed the need to protect children from online harm, saying the Centre is in talks with social media companies to find the “right way” forward. He said a dialogue has begun with the industry to decide on further regulations beyond existing laws. Vaishnav added that stronger rules are needed to curb growing threat of deepfakes.
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05:06 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Cried in front of Rajpal like a child & begged for my money: Businessman who lent ₹5 crore

Businessman Madhav Gopal Agrawal, who lent ₹5 crore to Rajpal Yadav to make 2012 film 'Ata Pata Laapata', said he went to the actor's house and begged him to return the money when he delayed the payment. "I cried in front of him like a child. I had borrowed money from others to help him," Agrawal told News Pinch.
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05:03 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Do F1 champions get to keep the trophy?

Formula One champions don't get to keep the trophy after receiving it at the prize distribution ceremony. "If you don't win the next year, you have to give it back," 2009 F1 champion Jenson Button said. Button added that his manager bought him a replica trophy, which cost around £35,000 (over ₹43 lakh). Lando Norris won the championship in 2025.
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News By: Pravel Jain
05:21 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Yellow alert for rain issued in Delhi for February 18

The India Meteorological Department has issued yellow alert for rain in Delhi for February 18, after Delhi recorded hottest day of the year so far on February 16. The IMD also warned of "thunderstorms/lightning at isolated places accompanied with gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph)" for Wednesday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to decline on February 19 and 20.
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05:20 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Study shares how many extra years healthy diets can add to a person's life

A study published in journal Science Advances found that Alternate Healthy Eating Index-2010, Alternate Mediterranean Diet (AMED), healthful Plant-based Diet Index (hPDI), Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and Diabetes Risk Reduction Diet (DRRD) can increase a person's longevity. While men gained an estimated 1.9 to 3.0 years of life at age 45, women gained 1.5 to 2.3 years, it found.
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05:20 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Yunus, Jinnah's 'dream' for Assam are same: BJP on '7 sisters' remark

BJP Assam leader Kishore Upadhyay warned that Bangladesh's outgoing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' plan to integrate India's "seven sisters" including Assam into a Bangladesh-led economic hub reflects a historical agenda. He said, "This has been long-standing dream of Bangladeshi leadership." He added, "Starting from (Muhammad Ali) Jinnah to Yunus today. This has been a...pending dream of theirs."
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:18 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij fractures both legs after slipping at home

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij has sustained fractures in both his legs after he slipped while taking a bath at his home, The Indian Express reported, citing sources. The 72-year-old has broken the bones around his ankles in both legs. A video of Anil Vij has surfaced showing him sitting in a chair with both legs placed on a table.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
05:41 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026

Australia have been knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026 after Zimbabwe and Ireland's match got abandoned due to rain in Kandy on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe have qualified for Super Eight stage from Group B with five points in their first three matches. Australia needed Ireland to beat Zimbabwe to stay alive in the tournament.
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05:33 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Rajpal Yadav walks out of Tihar jail on interim bail

Rajpal Yadav has been released from Tihar Jail after the Delhi High Court granted him interim bail in the cheque bounce case linked to a ₹9 crore debt. The actor has been released on interim bail until March 18 to attend his niece’s wedding. "People from all over the country...are with me," Rajpal said after being released.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
05:59 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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What will a 'putlaa' do: Assam CM Sarma on 'Babri Masjid' in WB

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir over the construction of a replica of the Babri Masjid in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. "It is a ‘putlaa’ (dummy) of...Babri Masjid, not...original (mosque)," Sarma added. "When the original is gone, what will the ‘putlaa’ do?” he stated. Notably, the mosque is being built on an 11-acre plot.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
05:54 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Everything he’s touched turns to garbage: Trump on California Guv

United States President Donald Trump slammed a new clean energy agreement between California and the UK and called California Governor Gavin Newsom "a loser". "Everything he’s touched turns to garbage. His state has gone to hell, and his environmental work is a disaster," Trump added. "The UK has got enough trouble without getting involved with Gavin Newscum," he stated.
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05:54 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Dhirubhai Ambani's 'favourite' grandson Vikram marries entrepreneur Shweana, visuals surface

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's sister Dipti and Dattaraj Salgaocar's son Vikram got married to entrepreneur Shweana Poy Raiturcar in Mumbai. In Mukesh's mother Kokilaben's memoir for her husband Dhirubhai Ambani, Dattaraj said Vikram was Dhirubhai's "favourite" grandson. A video showed Kokilaben singing a Gujarati song at the ceremony after Vikram reached the venue in a Rolls-Royce.
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News By: Ashley Paul
06:13 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Iran warns US with 'Can send your warship to bottom of the sea' threat

Amid rising tensions between Iran and US, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said, "The Americans constantly say that they've sent a warship toward Iran." "Of course, a warship is a dangerous piece of military hardware. However, more dangerous than that warship is the weapon that can send that warship to the bottom of the sea," he added.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
06:09 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Juventus, AC Milan began as cricket and football clubs

Italian football clubs such as AC Milan, Juventus and Genoa CFC began as cricket-and-football institutions before shifting their focus to football only, as per ESPNcricinfo. AC Milan started in 1899 as Milan Football and Cricket Club, Juventus were a multi-sport club, while 'C' in Genoa CFC stands for cricket. Notably, Italy are a part of the T20 World Cup 2026.
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News By: Pravel Jain
06:07 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Rajpal Yadav issues first statement after being released from Tihar Jail

Actor Rajpal Yadav has issued his first statement after being released from Tihar Jail in the ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. He thanked the entire nation and Bollywood for their support and said, "If there are any allegations against me, I'm available to answer." Several actors, including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Sonu Sood, have allegedly extended support to Rajpal.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
06:28 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Who is Vikram Salgaocar, Dhirubhai Ambani's 'favourite' grandson who got married to Shweana?

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's sister Dipti and Goa-based businessman Dattaraj Salgaocar's son Vikram got married to entrepreneur Shweana Poy Raiturcar in an intimate ceremony. Vikram is the director of VM Salgaocar Group's hotels and resorts business. He's Mukesh and Dipti's father Dhirubhai Ambani's eldest grandson, and has been described as his "favourite" grandchild too by Dattaraj.
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News By: Ashley Paul
06:44 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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India-France partnership force for global stability amid uncertainty: PM

PM Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the world is "facing a period of uncertainty" and in this environment, the "India-France partnership is a force for global stability". "We are launching the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health, the Indo-French Centre for Digital Science and Technology," he added. Notably, French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day visit to India.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
06:36 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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India, France to make in India Airbus helicopters that can fly to heights of Mt Everest: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday virtually inaugurated the H-125 Light Utility Helicopter final assembly of Tata-Airbus in Karnataka. "India, France will manufacture in India a helicopter capable of flying to the heights of Mount Everest," PM Modi said during a joint statement in Mumbai. "Year 2026 is a turning point in India-Europe ties," he added.
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06:33 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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PM Modi recalls Savarkar’s Marseille escape while welcoming Macron

PM Narendra Modi recalled V D Savarkar’s attempt to escape from French city of Marseille in 1910, during a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron. "Freedom fighter Veer Savarkar jumped into the sea to escape the British…it symbolised his unwavering resolve for India's independence," PM said. He added Marseille is also where Indian soldiers first reached Europe during WWI.
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06:56 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Who would have thought on Feb 7 that Aus would be knocked out early: Bhogle

Commentator Harsha Bhogle reacted after Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026. "Who would've thought on February 7...that Pakistan would be one catch away from potentially going out of the tournament, India would have a major scare against the USA, and Australia would be knocked out early," he said. Notably, Zimbabwe have qualified for the Super Eights.
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06:45 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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