BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh

February 17, 2026 9:50 PM

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BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman, Tarique Rahman, took oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marking a fresh political chapter after nearly 18 months of uncertainty under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus.   President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the ...

US and Iran hold second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

February 17, 2026 9:35 PM

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US and Iran hold second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

A second round of talks between Iran and the United States, over Tehran's nuclear programme, has concluded in Geneva, Switzerland. Talking to the media after the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that Iran and the United States reached an understanding on the main guiding princi...

PM Modi shares article by President of Serbia on India AI Impact Summit

February 17, 2026 9:31 PM

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PM Modi shares article by President of Serbia on India AI Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared an article by the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, highlighting how the India AI Impact Summit places India firmly at the centre of the global discourse on artificial intelligence. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi welcomed the recognition ac...

ICG and Gujarat ATS intercept foreign fishing boat with 203 kg of Suspected Drugs

February 17, 2026 8:13 PM

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ICG and Gujarat ATS intercept foreign fishing boat with 203 kg of Suspected Drugs

The Indian Coast Guard and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad jointly intercepted a foreign fishing boat carrying 203 kilograms of a crystalline, drug-like substance. The ICG said it identified the suspect boat through a combination of human and technical surveillance. Upon noticing the approaching IC...

CNS Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlights Role of National Maritime Foundation 

February 17, 2026 8:04 PM

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CNS Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlights Role of National Maritime Foundation 

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi underscored the role of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) as the country’s leading maritime think tank, dedicated to research, scholarship, and policy advocacy on issues vital to national security and economic development. The Navy Chief said this ...