If Congress' leadership can't stand dissident, it's doom: Aiyar
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said if party's current establishment can't stand a dissident, then it is the doom of Congress. "If we don't have...courage to answer...dissident in polite but firm language, then we don't deserve to rule," Aiyar added. "Congress grows because there are many opinions and it's all connected with...Vedic injunction that God is one," he stated.
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Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said if party's current establishment can't stand a dissident, then it is the doom of Congress. "If we don't have...courage to answer...dissident in polite but firm language, then we don't deserve to rule," Aiyar added. "Congress grows because there are many opinions and it's all connected with...Vedic injunction that God is one," he stated.
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Australia exit T20 World Cup in group stage after 17 years
Australia, who have been eliminated from T20 World Cup 2026 in the group stage, have exited a T20 World Cup in group stage after 17 years. The last time they were eliminated in group stage was the 2009 edition. This is only the second time that they have been knocked out in the group stage.
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08:48 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Australia, who have been eliminated from T20 World Cup 2026 in the group stage, have exited a T20 World Cup in group stage after 17 years. The last time they were eliminated in group stage was the 2009 edition. This is only the second time that they have been knocked out in the group stage.
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There's no country like that, it's like Kailasa: Supreme Court on island nation Vanuatu
While hearing a bail case on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said there is no such country as Vanuatu, an island nation that lies in the South Pacific. "Have you been there? There is no country like that...This country is like Kailasa," Justice Sandeep Mehta said when a lawyer said his client was from Vanuatu.
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09:29 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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While hearing a bail case on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said there is no such country as Vanuatu, an island nation that lies in the South Pacific. "Have you been there? There is no country like that...This country is like Kailasa," Justice Sandeep Mehta said when a lawyer said his client was from Vanuatu.
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09:29 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Startup unveils prototype of India's first AI data centre that'll be launched into space
Bengaluru-based startup NeevCloud unveiled the prototype of its AI data centre at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. The sovereign AI cloud infrastructure startup's CEO Narendra Sen said the data centre will be sent into space aboard a rocket made by AgniKul Cosmos. "Building data centres takes up to 24 months...We want to overcome that," he added.
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09:21 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Bengaluru-based startup NeevCloud unveiled the prototype of its AI data centre at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. The sovereign AI cloud infrastructure startup's CEO Narendra Sen said the data centre will be sent into space aboard a rocket made by AgniKul Cosmos. "Building data centres takes up to 24 months...We want to overcome that," he added.
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Aus would have lost 2023 ODI WC final if Hardik had played: Kaif
After Australia were eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026, ex-India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said "Mighty Aussies" had a sharp fall after winning the ODI World Cup 2023. "2024 World T20, 2025 Champions Trophy, 2025 World Test Championship- they weren't Mighty," he wrote on X, adding, "If Hardik Pandya had played the...final in 2023, the Aussies would've lost there too."
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09:40 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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After Australia were eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026, ex-India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said "Mighty Aussies" had a sharp fall after winning the ODI World Cup 2023. "2024 World T20, 2025 Champions Trophy, 2025 World Test Championship- they weren't Mighty," he wrote on X, adding, "If Hardik Pandya had played the...final in 2023, the Aussies would've lost there too."
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Delhi HC directs Priya & Mandhira Kapur to stop defaming each other, says 'We expect dignity'
The Delhi High Court directed deceased billionaire Sunjay Kapur's third wife Priya, and his sister Mandhira to stop defaming each other amid a ₹30,000-crore inheritance battle. "Conduct yourself with dignity, this is what [we] expect," the HC said. Priya said Mandhira called her and her son "thieves, robbers and third wife", while Mandhira called the media trials "media vilificatory campaign".
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09:37 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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The Delhi High Court directed deceased billionaire Sunjay Kapur's third wife Priya, and his sister Mandhira to stop defaming each other amid a ₹30,000-crore inheritance battle. "Conduct yourself with dignity, this is what [we] expect," the HC said. Priya said Mandhira called her and her son "thieves, robbers and third wife", while Mandhira called the media trials "media vilificatory campaign".
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Iran signals progress in US talks after live-fire drill, warning
Iran and US held a fresh round of indirect nuclear talks on Tuesday, with Iran signalling limited progress even as it conducted live-fire missile drills in Strait of Hormuz and Khamenei issued fresh warnings over its nuclear rights. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran and US reached understanding on main "guiding principles", but work still needed to be done.
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09:47 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Iran and US held a fresh round of indirect nuclear talks on Tuesday, with Iran signalling limited progress even as it conducted live-fire missile drills in Strait of Hormuz and Khamenei issued fresh warnings over its nuclear rights. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran and US reached understanding on main "guiding principles", but work still needed to be done.
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09:47 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Who is US to tell us to limit our missiles' range?: Iran
Speaking about United States' opposition to Iran's nuclear programme, Supreme Leader Khamenei said, "A sign of the decline of the corrupt, oppressive US empire is its irrationality, such as interfering in our country's internal affairs." "What is that to do with you?! Without deterrent weaponry, a country will be crushed by the enemy," he stated.
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09:45 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Speaking about United States' opposition to Iran's nuclear programme, Supreme Leader Khamenei said, "A sign of the decline of the corrupt, oppressive US empire is its irrationality, such as interfering in our country's internal affairs." "What is that to do with you?! Without deterrent weaponry, a country will be crushed by the enemy," he stated.
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Actress Pravina Deshpande passes away at 60
Actress Pravina Deshpande passed away aged 60 on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, in 2019. She appeared in Hindi films and TV shows such as 'Ready', 'Ek Villain', 'Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran', 'Jalebi', 'Ghar Ek Mandir', 'Karam Apnaa Apnaa' and 'Kulfi Kumar Bajewala'.
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10:08 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Actress Pravina Deshpande passed away aged 60 on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, in 2019. She appeared in Hindi films and TV shows such as 'Ready', 'Ek Villain', 'Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran', 'Jalebi', 'Ghar Ek Mandir', 'Karam Apnaa Apnaa' and 'Kulfi Kumar Bajewala'.
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Hospital issues statement on Salim Khan's health, says more details to be revealed tomorrow
Lilavati Hospital issued statement after actor Salman Khan's father Salim Khan got admitted to ICU. The hospital said Salim was admitted at 8.30 am on Tuesday and was attended to by cardiologists and neurologists. "He's stable but...under close observation," it added. It further said it'll be giving more details at 11 am tomorrow with due consent of Salim's relatives.
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10:00 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Lilavati Hospital issued statement after actor Salman Khan's father Salim Khan got admitted to ICU. The hospital said Salim was admitted at 8.30 am on Tuesday and was attended to by cardiologists and neurologists. "He's stable but...under close observation," it added. It further said it'll be giving more details at 11 am tomorrow with due consent of Salim's relatives.
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PM Modi invites newly-elected B'desh PM Tarique Rahman to India
PM Narendra Modi invited newly elected Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, his wife Zubaida Rahman, and their daughter Zaima to visit India at a “mutually convenient time”. In his letter, PM Modi wrote, “I look forward to working closely with you to strengthen our multifaceted bilateral relations, enhance regional cooperation, and advance our common goals in wide-ranging areas of connectivity."
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10:26 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi invited newly elected Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, his wife Zubaida Rahman, and their daughter Zaima to visit India at a “mutually convenient time”. In his letter, PM Modi wrote, “I look forward to working closely with you to strengthen our multifaceted bilateral relations, enhance regional cooperation, and advance our common goals in wide-ranging areas of connectivity."
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Sidharth Malhotra mourns father's demise, says 'I will carry your name forward always'
Actor Sidharth Malhotra shared an emotional note on Instagram, mourning the loss of his father Sunil Malhotra. Sidharth wrote, "Papa, your integrity is my inheritance. Your strength guides me every day. Your positivity still holds this family together." "I'm who I am because of you. And I will carry your name, your values and your light forward always," he added.
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10:21 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Actor Sidharth Malhotra shared an emotional note on Instagram, mourning the loss of his father Sunil Malhotra. Sidharth wrote, "Papa, your integrity is my inheritance. Your strength guides me every day. Your positivity still holds this family together." "I'm who I am because of you. And I will carry your name, your values and your light forward always," he added.
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10:21 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Alia Bhatt announced as presenter at BAFTA Awards 2026
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the full list of presenters at the upcoming BAFTA Awards 2026. While Alan Cumming will host the ceremony, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has been announced as one of the presenters, alongside Cillian Murphy and Kate Hudson. The ceremony will take place at London’s Royal Festival Hall on 22 February.
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10:19 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the full list of presenters at the upcoming BAFTA Awards 2026. While Alan Cumming will host the ceremony, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has been announced as one of the presenters, alongside Cillian Murphy and Kate Hudson. The ceremony will take place at London’s Royal Festival Hall on 22 February.
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Nepal successfully chase down a target for the first time in T20 WC history
Nepal won their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Scotland by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Scotland posted 170-7 in their 20 overs. Dipendra Singh Airee's 50*(23) helped Nepal chase down the 171-run target in 19.2 overs. Notably, this is the first time Nepal have successfully chased down a target in the tournament's history.
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10:36 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Nepal won their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Scotland by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Scotland posted 170-7 in their 20 overs. Dipendra Singh Airee's 50*(23) helped Nepal chase down the 171-run target in 19.2 overs. Notably, this is the first time Nepal have successfully chased down a target in the tournament's history.
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Life of workers can't be compromised: Film body on violations at Dhurandhar 2 set
All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) condemned safety violations at 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' set. "The life, safety, and dignity of film industry workers...and labourers cannot be compromised under any circumstances," its president Suresh Shyamlal Gupta said. This comes after BMC blacklisted B62 Studios, production banner led by Aditya Dhar, from seeking shoot permissions in Mumbai.
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10:30 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) condemned safety violations at 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' set. "The life, safety, and dignity of film industry workers...and labourers cannot be compromised under any circumstances," its president Suresh Shyamlal Gupta said. This comes after BMC blacklisted B62 Studios, production banner led by Aditya Dhar, from seeking shoot permissions in Mumbai.
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10:30 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Meta flags concerns in govt's 3-hr takedown mandate under IT Rules amendments
Meta's Deputy Chief Privacy Officer Rob Sherman raised concerns over the government's newly notified amendments to the IT Rules that require platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours of receiving complaints. "These decisions…require careful assessment…Operationally, three hours is going to be really challenging," Rob said. "We want rules that are workable and predictable," he added.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
10:53 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Meta's Deputy Chief Privacy Officer Rob Sherman raised concerns over the government's newly notified amendments to the IT Rules that require platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours of receiving complaints. "These decisions…require careful assessment…Operationally, three hours is going to be really challenging," Rob said. "We want rules that are workable and predictable," he added.
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NeoSapien CEO says wearables stolen at AI Impact Summit, FIR filed
Delhi Police registered an FIR after NeoSapien CEO Dhananjay Yadav claimed that the company’s AI wearables were stolen during the first day of the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. Later, the Bengaluru-based startup’s founder stated that the stolen devices have been recovered. “Huge thanks to Delhi Police for the super-fast response and support,” he added.
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10:46 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Delhi Police registered an FIR after NeoSapien CEO Dhananjay Yadav claimed that the company’s AI wearables were stolen during the first day of the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. Later, the Bengaluru-based startup’s founder stated that the stolen devices have been recovered. “Huge thanks to Delhi Police for the super-fast response and support,” he added.
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AI summit attendee claims electronics & personal items weren't allowed, Congress replies
Pushpendra Singh, an India AI Impact Summit attendee, claimed a Delhi Police poster listed "prohibited items" at the event. Noting that the list included electronic and personal items like bags and briefcases, Singh said, "Innovation was restricted...Only thing allowed was optics." Congress leader Pawan Khera replied, "There couldn't be a better exhibition of government's patented stupidity."
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10:45 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Pushpendra Singh, an India AI Impact Summit attendee, claimed a Delhi Police poster listed "prohibited items" at the event. Noting that the list included electronic and personal items like bags and briefcases, Singh said, "Innovation was restricted...Only thing allowed was optics." Congress leader Pawan Khera replied, "There couldn't be a better exhibition of government's patented stupidity."
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We aren't bothered about what happened: Kotak on Australia's early exit
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reacted to Australia's early exit from the T20 World Cup 2026, saying that they knew about its possibility. "I don't think we're bothered about what happened. Either we play Australia, or we play Zimbabwe. We will just try to do our best against whoever we play," he added. India will face the Netherlands on Wednesday.
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11:12 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reacted to Australia's early exit from the T20 World Cup 2026, saying that they knew about its possibility. "I don't think we're bothered about what happened. Either we play Australia, or we play Zimbabwe. We will just try to do our best against whoever we play," he added. India will face the Netherlands on Wednesday.
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Bihar Oppn questions IAS officer’s chartered plane trip, govt asks 'is it because he's Dalit'
Bihar Opposition questioned why Tourism Department official NR Deore travelled by chartered plane with his family and how he could afford it. Responding, Minister Ashok Chaudhary said the plane had carried the CM, him and Deore on an official Patna–Delhi trip and was returning to Patna anyway. He asked if Deore had no right to fly because he's Dalit.
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11:03 pm Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
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Bihar Opposition questioned why Tourism Department official NR Deore travelled by chartered plane with his family and how he could afford it. Responding, Minister Ashok Chaudhary said the plane had carried the CM, him and Deore on an official Patna–Delhi trip and was returning to Patna anyway. He asked if Deore had no right to fly because he's Dalit.
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