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February 18, 2026 12:54 PM
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An allocation of 5.01 lakh crore rupees has been earmarked for the welfare of women and girls in the Gender Budget Statement for the current financial year, reflecting an 11.55 per cent increase over 4.49 lakh crore rupees in the previous financial year. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affai...
February 18, 2026 12:50 PM
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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has congratulated Dr Khalilur Rahman on being sworn in as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said he is looking forward to working together to advance India-Bangladesh cooperation for mutual progress and prosperity.
February 18, 2026 10:12 AM
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Union Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today underlined that India is strongly focused on AI for solving real-world problems. He said this while addressing the opening ceremony of a Research Symposium on the third day of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi...
February 18, 2026 8:59 AM
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Home Minister Amit Shah has paid tribute to Ramakrishna Paramahansa on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr Shah said Ramakrishna Paramahansa conveyed the message of universal brotherhood through spirituality and ethical life and gave a new direction to the entire human race. The Minist...
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...
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