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February 18, 2026 8:11 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in 2026. In a press statement in Mumbai, Mr Macron called for an ad hoc meeting between India and France to reach an agreement on the international agenda ahead of t...
February 18, 2026 7:29 AM
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The India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast thunderstorms and hailstorms over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and East Rajasthan today. Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds is expected over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Rajasthan for the day. The Met Department has also pre...
February 18, 2026 7:49 AM
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The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) met representatives of recognised political parties of Assam in Guwahati yesterday. During the meeting, political parties suggested that the upcoming assembly elections in the state be held in either a single or a maximum of two phases. Akashv...
February 18, 2026 7:35 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart, Tarique Rahman, to visit India along with his family. In a letter to Mr Rahman, PM Modi expressed his eagerness to work closely with the BNP leader to further strengthen the multifaceted bilateral relationship between the two nati...
February 18, 2026 7:21 AM
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a day-long visit to West Bengal today. Upon his arrival in Kolkata, Mr Shah will proceed to the ISKCON headquarters at Mayapur in Nodia to commemorate the 152nd birth anniversary of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. His itinerary includes a high-level m...
February 17, 2026 10:32 PM
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The first of three indigenous Cadet Training Ships, being built by M/s L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, was launched today in the presence of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, at L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai. The ceremony was also attended by Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controlle...
February 17, 2026 10:23 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India has evolved into a confident and credible voice of the Global South, shaping global conversations and contributing to a more balanced and inclusive world order. Mr Modi stated this in his written address at the `Global Economic Cooperation 2026', an even...
February 17, 2026 10:17 PM
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Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar today emphasised that telecom infrastructure forms the foundational layer of India’s AI ecosystem. The Minister was speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. He stated that Connectivity is not a luxury,...
February 17, 2026 10:04 PM
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The second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 featured a key session titled 'AI in Governance: Revolutionising Government Efficiency', where global researchers and senior policymakers discussed how AI can enhance public service delivery at scale. The discussion focused on moving beyond pilot pro...
February 17, 2026 10:00 PM
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Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel has said that the Union government has introduced several schemes to safeguard the health needs of the poor people in the country. The Minister explained that the government has brought the world's largest health insurance scheme, ...
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