Netherlands PM Dick Schoof arrives in India to attend AI Summit
Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, arrived in India on Wednesday to attend the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. He was received by Union Minister Jitendra Singh upon landing in the national capital. "His participation will further deepen and strengthen India-Netherlands bilateral partnership," Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, wrote on X.
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Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, arrived in India on Wednesday to attend the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. He was received by Union Minister Jitendra Singh upon landing in the national capital. "His participation will further deepen and strengthen India-Netherlands bilateral partnership," Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, wrote on X.
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Sawaal karo, phir loan lo: A social awareness initiative by Tata Capital
Access to loans may be quicker than ever, but responsible borrowing still begins with asking the right questions, Tata Capital said. A new social awareness initiative by Tata Capital is promoting financial literacy and encouraging borrowers to make informed decisions, stressing that thoughtful borrowing helps build stronger and more secure financial futures.
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Access to loans may be quicker than ever, but responsible borrowing still begins with asking the right questions, Tata Capital said. A new social awareness initiative by Tata Capital is promoting financial literacy and encouraging borrowers to make informed decisions, stressing that thoughtful borrowing helps build stronger and more secure financial futures.
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22-yr-old Sikh man beaten up, called 'Indian dog' in Australia gym
A 22-year-old Sikh nurse, Harman Preet Singh, was allegedly racially assaulted at a gym in Australia. Singh was reportedly leaving the gym when he was confronted by three men. They called him an “Indian dog” and used expletives. Singh said one attacker headbutted him, causing bleeding. “I try to stay strong and ignore such things, but it hurts,” he said.
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A 22-year-old Sikh nurse, Harman Preet Singh, was allegedly racially assaulted at a gym in Australia. Singh was reportedly leaving the gym when he was confronted by three men. They called him an “Indian dog” and used expletives. Singh said one attacker headbutted him, causing bleeding. “I try to stay strong and ignore such things, but it hurts,” he said.
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AAP leader Harpinder Singh shot dead in Punjab
AAP leader and sarpanch Harpinder Singh was shot dead by unidentified assailants during a marriage function in Tarn Taran district of Punjab on Wednesday, police said. His relative was also reportedly injured in the incident. Recently, another sarpanch and AAP leader, Jharmal Singh of Valtoha village in Amritsar district, was also shot dead during a marriage function.
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AAP leader and sarpanch Harpinder Singh was shot dead by unidentified assailants during a marriage function in Tarn Taran district of Punjab on Wednesday, police said. His relative was also reportedly injured in the incident. Recently, another sarpanch and AAP leader, Jharmal Singh of Valtoha village in Amritsar district, was also shot dead during a marriage function.
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Silverline Board approves ₹80 crore investment from Trueledger
Silverline Technologies’ Board has approved a ₹80 crore strategic investment from Trueledger Technologies FZE. Representing a 20% equity stake at a ₹400 crore post-money valuation, capital will be raised via preferential issuance. An independent valuer and internal committee have been appointed to oversee due diligence and regulatory compliance, marking a major step in Silverline’s AI-led growth.
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Silverline Technologies’ Board has approved a ₹80 crore strategic investment from Trueledger Technologies FZE. Representing a 20% equity stake at a ₹400 crore post-money valuation, capital will be raised via preferential issuance. An independent valuer and internal committee have been appointed to oversee due diligence and regulatory compliance, marking a major step in Silverline’s AI-led growth.
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GRAP-2 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
The Centre’s Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday revoked Stage II restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR following an improvement in air quality. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 214 at 4 pm, CAQM said. Notably, several parts of the city received light rainfall in the morning, leading to a drop in temperatures.
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06:56 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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The Centre’s Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday revoked Stage II restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR following an improvement in air quality. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 214 at 4 pm, CAQM said. Notably, several parts of the city received light rainfall in the morning, leading to a drop in temperatures.
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India announce playing XI for their last group-stage match, make 2 changes
India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bat first against Netherlands in their last group-stage match of T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India have made two changes to their playing XI with Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh replacing Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, respectively.
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06:52 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bat first against Netherlands in their last group-stage match of T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India have made two changes to their playing XI with Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh replacing Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, respectively.
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How AI delivers performance breakthroughs for enterprises
Organisations adopting AI beyond pilots see performance breakthroughs in forecasting, optimisation and decision speed. AI systems improve accuracy, reduce error variance and automate repetitive tasks. When tied to strategic KPIs and governance frameworks, AI improves operational efficiency and competitive predictability in dynamic markets where manual processes lag real-time demands.
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Organisations adopting AI beyond pilots see performance breakthroughs in forecasting, optimisation and decision speed. AI systems improve accuracy, reduce error variance and automate repetitive tasks. When tied to strategic KPIs and governance frameworks, AI improves operational efficiency and competitive predictability in dynamic markets where manual processes lag real-time demands.
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Why ad creatives define performance outcomes
Performance marketing fails when creatives ignore psychological triggers, context and platform semantics. Effective creatives blend audience insight, messaging clarity and visual hierarchy to reduce cognitive friction. Testing micro-variations and iterating based on engagement metrics improves relevance, lowers CPC and strengthens ROI without proportional increases in media spend.
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Performance marketing fails when creatives ignore psychological triggers, context and platform semantics. Effective creatives blend audience insight, messaging clarity and visual hierarchy to reduce cognitive friction. Testing micro-variations and iterating based on engagement metrics improves relevance, lowers CPC and strengthens ROI without proportional increases in media spend.
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Abhishek Sharma registers 3rd duck in a row, yet to score a run in T20 World Cup
India opener Abhishek Sharma today recorded his third consecutive duck in T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek got out for a three-ball duck off Netherlands' Aryan Dutt in their last group-stage match at Narendra Modi Stadium. He got out for a golden duck against USA and a four-ball duck against Pakistan. He's yet to score a run in T20 World Cup.
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India opener Abhishek Sharma today recorded his third consecutive duck in T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek got out for a three-ball duck off Netherlands' Aryan Dutt in their last group-stage match at Narendra Modi Stadium. He got out for a golden duck against USA and a four-ball duck against Pakistan. He's yet to score a run in T20 World Cup.
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People offer namaz under decorative dome at UP railways station; structure removed overnight
A decorative green dome installed at Pipraich railway station in UP's Gorakhpur triggered a controversy after some people began offering namaz beneath it, reports said. Following a complaint, the railway authorities removed the dome late at night and placed it on the roof to one side. Officials have reportedly said a dome in a different colour will now be installed.
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A decorative green dome installed at Pipraich railway station in UP's Gorakhpur triggered a controversy after some people began offering namaz beneath it, reports said. Following a complaint, the railway authorities removed the dome late at night and placed it on the roof to one side. Officials have reportedly said a dome in a different colour will now be installed.
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Ukraine offers free sperm freezing to soldiers to combat demographic crisis amid war
Amid the war with Russia, Ukraine has launched a state-funded programme offering soldiers free sperm and egg freezing to address its demographic crisis. The programme is aimed at ensuring that soldiers' families can have children even if they're killed in action. MP Oksana Dmitrieva said it was to support soldiers who are defending Ukraine's future but may lose their own.
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Amid the war with Russia, Ukraine has launched a state-funded programme offering soldiers free sperm and egg freezing to address its demographic crisis. The programme is aimed at ensuring that soldiers' families can have children even if they're killed in action. MP Oksana Dmitrieva said it was to support soldiers who are defending Ukraine's future but may lose their own.
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How has Ram Mandir reshaped Ayodhya's economy?
A study by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow said that construction of Ram Temple triggered a measurable economic transformation in Ayodhya. It found annual footfall surged to over 11 crore in first six months of 2024 alone. The GST collection in Ayodhya region reached ₹400 crore in 2025. Further, restaurants in the region have jumped from 200 to 2,000.
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07:23 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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A study by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow said that construction of Ram Temple triggered a measurable economic transformation in Ayodhya. It found annual footfall surged to over 11 crore in first six months of 2024 alone. The GST collection in Ayodhya region reached ₹400 crore in 2025. Further, restaurants in the region have jumped from 200 to 2,000.
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Sarvam AI launches 105 bn parameter model, says it beats DeepSeek R1 on key benchmarks
Indian AI startup Sarvam AI has unveiled two large language models, trained from scratch and built specifically for Indian languages. Sarvam's new lineup includes a 30-billion-parameter model and a 105-billion-parameter model. The firm announced the models at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi and said the 105-billion-parameter model outperforms DeepSeek R1 and Gemini Flash on key benchmarks.
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07:27 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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Indian AI startup Sarvam AI has unveiled two large language models, trained from scratch and built specifically for Indian languages. Sarvam's new lineup includes a 30-billion-parameter model and a 105-billion-parameter model. The firm announced the models at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi and said the 105-billion-parameter model outperforms DeepSeek R1 and Gemini Flash on key benchmarks.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces new India-US subsea connectivity
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a new India-US subsea connectivity initiative, formally named America-India Connect, at the India AI Impact Summit. Anchored by Google's five-year $15 billion AI infrastructure investment in India, the project aims to expand digital connectivity across four continents. It will also establish a new international subsea cable gateway in Visakhapatnam, Pichai said.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a new India-US subsea connectivity initiative, formally named America-India Connect, at the India AI Impact Summit. Anchored by Google's five-year $15 billion AI infrastructure investment in India, the project aims to expand digital connectivity across four continents. It will also establish a new international subsea cable gateway in Visakhapatnam, Pichai said.
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India well-positioned to take leadership role in AI: Rishi Sunak
Ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak said India is "well-positioned" to take a leadership role in AI. "India has recognised that leadership in technology doesn't depend on inventing it. It depends on how effectively you deploy it," he told NDTV amid the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. He added, "I think that is increasingly reflected in some of their global rankings."
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Ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak said India is "well-positioned" to take a leadership role in AI. "India has recognised that leadership in technology doesn't depend on inventing it. It depends on how effectively you deploy it," he told NDTV amid the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. He added, "I think that is increasingly reflected in some of their global rankings."
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Video shows Rashmika & Vijay's wedding invite hamper; box includes a perfume
A video showing the actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's purported wedding invite hamper has surfaced on social media. The hamper reportedly contains a specially curated 'National Crush' perfume, hand cream, foot cream, a T-shirt and a premium box of cashews. Reports suggest the couple is set to tie the knot on February 26 in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur.
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A video showing the actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's purported wedding invite hamper has surfaced on social media. The hamper reportedly contains a specially curated 'National Crush' perfume, hand cream, foot cream, a T-shirt and a premium box of cashews. Reports suggest the couple is set to tie the knot on February 26 in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur.
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Temple official vomits on Taiwan's President during event; video surfaces
The Chairman of Taiwan's State Temple vomited on President Lai Ching-te during an event, a video of which has surfaced on social media. The official later apologised for the disturbance, saying his relatives had recently been infected with norovirus and that he too had fallen ill. He described the incident as unavoidable in the moment and expressed regret to attendees.
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The Chairman of Taiwan's State Temple vomited on President Lai Ching-te during an event, a video of which has surfaced on social media. The official later apologised for the disturbance, saying his relatives had recently been infected with norovirus and that he too had fallen ill. He described the incident as unavoidable in the moment and expressed regret to attendees.
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HC seeks response from Centre over disappearance of 800 people from Delhi in 15 days
Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Delhi Police, the Central government, and the Delhi government to respond to a plea seeking action over the disappearance of over 800 people from the national capital. The petition follows a report which stated that over 800 people went missing in Delhi in the first 15 days of January. These include over 500 females.
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08:42 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Delhi Police, the Central government, and the Delhi government to respond to a plea seeking action over the disappearance of over 800 people from the national capital. The petition follows a report which stated that over 800 people went missing in Delhi in the first 15 days of January. These include over 500 females.
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Why did Abhishek Sharma wear Mohammed Siraj's jersey while batting against Netherlands?
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma was seen wearing Mohammed Siraj's jersey during the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Netherlands. Ahead of India's innings, Abhishek reportedly requested a fresh jersey, but with dressing room located up a long staircase, there wasn't enough time to retrieve it. He eventually batted in Siraj's shirt and was dismissed for his third consecutive duck.
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08:36 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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Team India opener Abhishek Sharma was seen wearing Mohammed Siraj's jersey during the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Netherlands. Ahead of India's innings, Abhishek reportedly requested a fresh jersey, but with dressing room located up a long staircase, there wasn't enough time to retrieve it. He eventually batted in Siraj's shirt and was dismissed for his third consecutive duck.
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