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Maharashtra Nullifies 5% Quota For Muslims, It Was In Limbo Since 2014
- Feb 18, 2026 09:28 am IST
- Reported by: Sujata Kanhaiya Dwivedi
- Edited by: Saikat Kumar Bose
The Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra has officially nullified the 5 per cent reservation provided to Muslims in the state in government jobs and education. A new Government Resolution announcing this decision has been issued.
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BJP To Take Out 9 Parivartan Rath Yatras Ahead Of Polls In West Bengal
- Feb 18, 2026 09:00 am IST
- Reported by: Rittick Mondal
The first phase of yatra will begin from Cooch Behar South, Krishnanagar South Garhbeta, and Raydighi Kulti on March 1.
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Defence, AI, Nuclear Push: Decoding India-France's "Special Global" Partnership
- Feb 18, 2026 08:41 am IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
India and France have announced a sweeping upgrade of their bilateral relationship to a "special global strategic partnership", marking a decisive deepening of cooperation across defence, artificial intelligence, and nuclear energy, among others.
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Pulling Pyjama String Rape Attempt: Top Court Sets Aside High Court Order
- Feb 18, 2026 08:28 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Supreme Court has asked the National Judicial Academy to constitute a committee of experts to draft guidelines for approach of judges when dealing with cases of sexual offences.
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Caught A Bug After Weeks Of Travel: NVIDIA On CEO's Absence From AI Summit
- Feb 18, 2026 08:19 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Amid questions over CEO Jensen Huang's absence at the India AI Impact Summit, NVIDIA managing director for South Asia, Vishal Dhupar, said the top official was unwell after weeks of extensive travel and has deputed Jay Puri to lead delegation.
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NDTV AI Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: Fireside Chats With Rishi Sunak, OpenAI Top Official Today
- Feb 18, 2026 08:01 am IST
- Edited by: Manjiri Chitre
AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: The five-day AI Impact Summit began on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the expo featuring 600 startups and 13 country pavilions.
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AI To Become Backbone Of India's Future Warfare: DRDO Chief To NDTV
- Feb 18, 2026 07:50 am IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
Speaking to NDTV on the sidelines of the AI Summit in New Delhi, Chandrika Kaushik underlined that AI will play a decisive role in national security.
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Ajit Pawar Plane's Black Boxes Damaged In Fire: Probe Body
- Feb 18, 2026 07:47 am IST
- Asian News International
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is carrying out a detailed investigation into the accident involving Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK at Baramati on 28 January 2026.
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After Indus Water Move, India Plans To Cut Pakistan's Access To Ravi Waters
- Feb 18, 2026 07:37 am IST
- Edited by: Sanstuti Nath
With summers on the horizon, Pakistan's water woes may worsen as India is planning to halt the flow of surplus water from the Ravi to Pakistan.
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Who Is Congress' Rakibul Hussain, Reason Behind Bhupen Borah's Resignation
- Feb 18, 2026 07:37 am IST
- Reported by: Jainendra Kumar
Bhupen Borah alleged that Rakibul Hussain holds the reins of Congress in Assam.
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"Not Charity, But A Right": Court On Maintenance For Estranged Wife
- Feb 18, 2026 07:08 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has affirmed that awarding maintenance to an estranged wife is not charity but a right, whose enforcement is essential to uphold equity, justice and good conscience.
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"Global Order Changing, Now Headed To Long Twilight Zone": S Jaishankar
- Feb 18, 2026 07:03 am IST
- Press Trust of India
India is engaging with international partners more intensively and from a "position of strength", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing a string of recent trade agreements as evidence of the country's growing economic clout.
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Mentally Challenged Man, 45, Beaten To Death In Jharkhand: Cops
- Feb 18, 2026 06:48 am IST
- Press Trust of India
A mentally challenged man was beaten to death, while six women from Uttar Pradesh were assaulted by mobs over child lifting suspicions in two separate incidents in Jharkhand's Chatra and Bokaro districts, police said on Tuesday.
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India, France Express Concern Over Ukraine War; Back 2-State Gaza Solution
- Feb 18, 2026 03:52 am IST
- Asian News International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, agreeing to support lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy.
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Punjab Congress Seeks to Bury Factionalism With Unity Outreach For 2027
- Feb 18, 2026 01:13 am IST
- Reported by: Mohammed Ghazali
The Punjab Congress appears to be moving towards a phase of greater cohesion and coordination under the organisational oversight of its state in-charge Bhupesh Baghel.
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Comic Kunal Kamra Appears Before Committee For Remarks Against E Shinde
- Feb 18, 2026 00:29 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Tuesday appeared before the Maharashtra legislative council's privileges committee regarding his alleged remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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"India Has Talent, Entrepreneurial Energy To Become AI Powerhouse": PM Modi
- Feb 18, 2026 00:27 am IST
- Asian News International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has the talent and entrepreneurial energy to become an AI powerhouse and the country's startups and tech ecosystem can build AI solutions that enhance manufacturing and generate new jobs.
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Final Voter List Released In Gujarat; Political Parties Clash Over SIR
- Feb 18, 2026 00:27 am IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
The political parties in Gujarat reacted strongly following the release of the state's final voter list, with the BJP defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the Congress raising concerns over transparency and procedural issues.
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In Talks With Social Media Platforms On Age-Based Limits: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Feb 18, 2026 00:26 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The government is discussing issues of age-based restriction as well as deepfakes with social media platforms to determine the way forward, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.