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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07:51 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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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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08:08 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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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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08:08 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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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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08:27 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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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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Macron shares AI-generated photo with PM Modi a day before attending AI Impact Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron shared an AI-generated image of himself with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, a day before attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi. Posting the picture on social media, Macron wrote, "When friends connect, innovation follows. Ready for the AI Impact Summit!" He added in the caption, "Yes, this is AI."
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08:55 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron shared an AI-generated image of himself with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, a day before attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi. Posting the picture on social media, Macron wrote, "When friends connect, innovation follows. Ready for the AI Impact Summit!" He added in the caption, "Yes, this is AI."
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AI adoption in India higher than in many Western nations: SAP's Neumann
India has huge opportunities in the AI sector as people are IT-savvy and very positive about new technologies, Clas Neumann, Senior Vice President and Head of Global SAP Labs Network, said on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. He added, "In many studies, it shows that AI adoption in India is already higher than in many Western countries."
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08:48 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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India has huge opportunities in the AI sector as people are IT-savvy and very positive about new technologies, Clas Neumann, Senior Vice President and Head of Global SAP Labs Network, said on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. He added, "In many studies, it shows that AI adoption in India is already higher than in many Western countries."
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Satellite images show Iran repairing, fortifying nuclear sites amid fears of US attack
Satellite images show that Iran has been repairing and fortifying several sensitive military and nuclear facilities, News18 reported, citing experts. The developments came amid fears of a possible attack by the US. The images show that Iran has built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it with soil, a Reuters report said.
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09:12 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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Satellite images show that Iran has been repairing and fortifying several sensitive military and nuclear facilities, News18 reported, citing experts. The developments came amid fears of a possible attack by the US. The images show that Iran has built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it with soil, a Reuters report said.
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2 held for stealing Bengaluru startup’s devices at AI Impact Summit
Two contractual employees were arrested for allegedly stealing AI wearable devices belonging to Bengaluru-based startup NeoSapien at AI Impact Summit at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. The accused were hired on contractual basis to do videography work at the summit. “They picked up some devices, mistaking them for pen drives and believing they could be for personal use,” a police source said.
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09:00 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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Two contractual employees were arrested for allegedly stealing AI wearable devices belonging to Bengaluru-based startup NeoSapien at AI Impact Summit at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. The accused were hired on contractual basis to do videography work at the summit. “They picked up some devices, mistaking them for pen drives and believing they could be for personal use,” a police source said.
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Kenya seeks deeper collaboration with India in AI at AI Summit
Kenya on Wednesday called for enhanced collaboration with India in AI, semiconductor manufacturing and critical mineral development at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. "We are not in competition. We need to build each other," Mary Kerema, a Kenyan government official, said. "India has been an amazing host," Shikoh Gatua, Chief Administrative Officer of Qhala, Kenya, stated.
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09:19 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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Kenya on Wednesday called for enhanced collaboration with India in AI, semiconductor manufacturing and critical mineral development at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. "We are not in competition. We need to build each other," Mary Kerema, a Kenyan government official, said. "India has been an amazing host," Shikoh Gatua, Chief Administrative Officer of Qhala, Kenya, stated.
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Why Yann LeCun, who was spotted at AI Summit, called 'Godfather of AI'?
AI pioneer and former Chief AI Scientist at Meta, Yann LeCun, was spotted at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. The 65-year-old is widely considered one of the "godfathers" of modern AI due to his foundational contributions to deep learning. LeCun is best known for developing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in the 1980s-1990s, enabling machines to process images effectively.
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AI pioneer and former Chief AI Scientist at Meta, Yann LeCun, was spotted at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. The 65-year-old is widely considered one of the "godfathers" of modern AI due to his foundational contributions to deep learning. LeCun is best known for developing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in the 1980s-1990s, enabling machines to process images effectively.
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31 govt sites given for building Congress Bhavans in K'taka: BJP
BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy has accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of illegally sanctioning 31 civic amenities sites for building party bhavans. "They've taken around ₹50 crore worth of properties for just ₹2 crore. Is this not a loot? I demand that...CM [Siddaramaiah] immediately give back these lands," he added.
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09:35 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy has accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of illegally sanctioning 31 civic amenities sites for building party bhavans. "They've taken around ₹50 crore worth of properties for just ₹2 crore. Is this not a loot? I demand that...CM [Siddaramaiah] immediately give back these lands," he added.
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Explosions in Iran amid tensions with US
Two explosions have been reported in Iran amid tensions with US. The two countries have held talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, with US Vice President JD Vance saying, "President Donald Trump has established certain red lines that Iranians aren't yet prepared to recognise." Earlier, reports claimed that US moved over 50 fighter jets to the Middle East amid the tensions.
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09:57 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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Two explosions have been reported in Iran amid tensions with US. The two countries have held talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, with US Vice President JD Vance saying, "President Donald Trump has established certain red lines that Iranians aren't yet prepared to recognise." Earlier, reports claimed that US moved over 50 fighter jets to the Middle East amid the tensions.
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RJD claims Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary was 'eating khaini' in Assembly, shares video
RJD has shared a video of Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and claimed that the BJP leader was eating "khaini" in the state Assembly. The clip shows Choudhary rubbing a substance on his palm and then placing it in his mouth while seated in the House. There has been no official statement from Choudhary regarding the viral video so far.
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09:47 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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RJD has shared a video of Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and claimed that the BJP leader was eating "khaini" in the state Assembly. The clip shows Choudhary rubbing a substance on his palm and then placing it in his mouth while seated in the House. There has been no official statement from Choudhary regarding the viral video so far.
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What all weapons has the US deployed amid tension with Iran?
The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, deploying more than 50 fighter jets amid the tensions with Iran. Dozens of US military cargo planes have transported equipment from the US to Jordan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, according to flight-tracking data. US President Donald Trump has been threatening military action against Iran for weeks.
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10:02 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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The US has increased its military presence in the Middle East, deploying more than 50 fighter jets amid the tensions with Iran. Dozens of US military cargo planes have transported equipment from the US to Jordan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, according to flight-tracking data. US President Donald Trump has been threatening military action against Iran for weeks.
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YouTube clone 'JeffTube' hosts videos from Epstein files
A new website called JeffTube has emerged as a YouTube-style platform that lets the public stream video files from the US Department of Justice's Jeffrey Epstein document release. Launched on February 6, the independent site reorganises surveillance footage and other MP4 files embedded within millions of pages, offering a searchable, easy-to-browse interface instead of raw PDFs.
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10:28 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
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A new website called JeffTube has emerged as a YouTube-style platform that lets the public stream video files from the US Department of Justice's Jeffrey Epstein document release. Launched on February 6, the independent site reorganises surveillance footage and other MP4 files embedded within millions of pages, offering a searchable, easy-to-browse interface instead of raw PDFs.
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