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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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News By: Dharini Mudgal
09:12 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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2 held for stealing Bengaluru startupโ€™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 Delhiโ€™s Bharat Mandapam. The accused were hired on contractual basis to do videography work at the summit. โ€œThey picked up some devices, mistaking them for pen drives and believing they could be for personal use,โ€ a police source said.
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News By: Aradhana
09:00 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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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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News By: Pravel Jain
09:19 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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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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News By: Pravel Jain
09:40 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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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 โ‚น50 crore worth of properties for just โ‚น2 crore. Is this not a loot? I demand that...CM [Siddaramaiah] immediately give back these lands," he added.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
09:35 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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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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News By: Arshiya Chopra
09:57 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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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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News By: Dharini Mudgal
09:47 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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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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News By: Arshiya Chopra
10:02 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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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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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:28 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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Delhi witnesses heavy traffic jams amid India AI Impact Summit

Commuters on Wednesday witnessed heavy traffic congestion across several parts of Delhi amid the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. Long queues of vehicles were reportedly seen on the BRT Road and other key stretches due to VIP movement linked to the summit. Vehicles travelling from Moolchand to ITO were also caught in prolonged snarls.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
10:28 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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What food was served at PM Modi-hosted India AI Summit gala dinner?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a gala dinner for global leaders at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi on Wednesday. The main course was inspired by Uttarakhand, featuring munsyari rajma gilawat, pahadi rice with jhangora and silky tomato-anari sauce, among others. Breads included taftaan and Kashmiri girda, while dessert featured a reinterpretation of Rasmalai Tres Leches.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:28 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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India create history, record their most consecutive wins across World Cups

India defeated Netherlands by 17 runs in their last T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It's India's 12th consecutive win in T20 World Cup history. With this, they have now recorded their most consecutive wins across ODI and T20 World Cups. India had won 11 consecutive ODI World Cup matches from 2011 to 2015.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:40 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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Claim that Vaishnaw called Galgotias University's Chinese robot Indian is false

A claim by an X page named China Pulse alleging that Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Chinese robot presented by Galgotias University at the India AI Impact Summit was Indian is false, the PIB said. "[He] has nowhere stated that the robot presented by Galgotias University is an Indian robot," it added. The Summit is being held in Delhi.
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:37 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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India can leverage US innovation to build AI tools: WH advisor

India can leverage US innovation to build AI tools for its citizens, Senior White House AI Policy Advisor Sriram Krishnan said on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. "All...leading model companies are based in US," he added. Krishnan further said, "For every country...our pitch is that we want to be the best partner when it comes to AI."
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:54 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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Tilray to brew and distribute Carlsberg brands in US from 2027

Tilray shares rose over 4% after securing exclusive rights to produce and distribute Carlsberg brands in the US starting in 2027. The multi-year agreement includes brands like Carlsberg and Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. Tilray aims to use its US network to grow the imported brands' market reach.
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10:46 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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41-year-old Van der Merwe takes flying catch to dismiss Tilak in T20 WC

Netherlands' 41-year-old all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe took a flying catch to dismiss India batter Tilak Varma in their T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Tilak lofted a delivery from Logan van Beek to wide long-off on the last ball of the ninth over. Roelof ran to his right to complete the catch.
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News By: Pravel Jain
11:18 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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India rolls out sovereign AI models Sarvam AI, Gnani.ai and BharatGen

India unveiled three sovereign AI models at India AI Impact Summit in Delhi on Wednesday. Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI, conversational AI firm Gnani.ai and IIT-Bombay-led consortiumโ€™s sovereign AI initiative BharatGen announced large language models (LLMs) and voice models. Sarvam AI launched two large language models, a 30-billion-parameter model and a 105-billion-parameter model.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
11:35 pm Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

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Groups, fixtures confirmed for Super Eight stage of T20 World Cup 2026

With Pakistan advancing to T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage after their win against Namibia, the groups and fixtures for Super Eight stage have been confirmed. Group 1 consists of India, Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa, while Group 2 includes Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand. Each team will play their three group opponents during Super Eights.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:00 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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J&K man poses as NIA officer to cheat people, nabbed near Red Fort

A car with two occupants was found parked in suspicious circumstances behind the Red Fort, police said. One of them, a Pulwama resident, impersonated an NIA official with a forged ID card, and the other was a minor. He allegedly promised the minor boy's family a job in Delhi and took an advance payment before bringing him along, police added.
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News By: Garima Garg
08:39 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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Google announces two $30 million AI initiatives at India AI Impact Summit

Google has announced two initiatives worth $30 million at the India AI Impact Summit. The 'Global AI for Government Innovation Impact Challenge' will "transform public services using AI, from everyday essential services to complex societal challenges," a Google blog stated. The 'AI for Science Impact Challenge' will "support researchers globally who are using AI to drive scientific breakthroughs."
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News By: Jayant Singh
08:58 am Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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