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Assembly passes two Bills removing ‘leprosy’ references from State Laws

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 18:09
Both seek to remove discriminatory references to persons affected or cured of the disease
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‘India, UK resolve to deepen cooperation in AI, next-generation telecommunications’

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 18:06
The meeting held on the sidelines of the AI Summit in Delhi explored cooperation in autonomous network management, AI-driven cybersecurity, spectrum innovation and non-terrestrial networks
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MyGHMC replaced with MyCURE app

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:56
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Road transport corporation employees call for ‘Bengaluru Chalo’ protest despite partial arrears release

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:53
JAC urged all KSRTC employees to participate in the protest in large numbers and clarified that there was no change in the ‘Bengaluru Chalo’ programme
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Police, CRPF raze 44 Maoist-built monuments in Gadchiroli

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:43
The operation underscores the changing security landscape in Gadchiroli, where the administration is focusing on development and security after years of insurgency
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Kerala government moves Supreme Court after High Court stalls public survey

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:33
Kerala says High Court intruded into matters of public policy by putting on hold government’s ‘Nava Keralam Citizen Response Programme’
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Court order violated at Aland shrine site, alleges Siddalinga Swami

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:28
The seer claims that trees and vegetation surrounding the Raghav Chaitanya Shivalinga on the Ladle Mashak Dargah’s premises had been cleared and a platform-like structure had been constructed at the spot recently.
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Unbeaten but Unconvincing: India sweep group stage 4-0 — Tougher tests await in Super 8

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:13
India secured four wins in the T20 World Cup group stage but batting has been inconsistent. Different players have rescued the team in each match. The opening has been the biggest concern as the World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma is yet to score a run in the tournament.
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Zuckerberg's $50M donation to California may be his 'parting gift' to the State

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:09
Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly making significant investments in Sacramento, California, while simultaneously acquiring a lavish Miami mansion. This move, alongside other tech titans like Larry Page and Sergey Brin relocating to Florida, is fueled by California's proposed Billionaire Tax Act. The potential 5% tax on net worth exceeding $1 billion could cost Zuckerberg billions, prompting a westward exodus.
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India eyes diversification: Goyal says would 'love' high-quality coal from US

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:07
Piyush Goyal said India is looking to broaden its sourcing of crude oil and coking coal and would welcome supplies of premium-quality coking coal from the United States.
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Centre to bring 1,954 border villages under development scheme

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:06
Vibrant Village Programme, originally aimed at areas along China border, will now be launched in villages along Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar also
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"I was genuinely not expecting this..": Foreigner blown away by IRCTC Thali

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:00
A foreign traveler's delighted reaction to a full meal served on an Indian train has gone viral, challenging preconceptions about railway food. The content creator praised the quality and variety of the vegetarian thali, including rice, dal, paneer, and dessert. This highlights the impressive hospitality managed by IRCTC on select long-distance journeys.
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Rashee Rice faces $1M lawsuit over domestic violence claim

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 16:58
Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice is now facing a major civil lawsuit. His former partner Dacoda Jones has filed a case seeking over one million dollars. She alleges a pattern of domestic violence over nearly two years. The NFL is investigating these serious claims. Rice is already on probation from a previous incident.
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