National

Mayawati Muslim Samaj Bhaichara SangathanNational

Mayawati dismisses reports of BSP contesting 2027 polls in alliance as 'fake news'

BSP president Mayawati on Wednesday trashed as fake news reports that her party would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in alliance with othe...

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Feb 18, 2026 18:26 IST 2 Min read
Elvish Yadav Snake Venom CaseNational

‘Voiceless victims’ can’t be misused: SC in Elvish Yadav snake case

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Feb 18, 2026 18:23 IST 2 Min read
Yadav Ji Ki Love StoryNational

'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story' disturbs social harmony, must not be released: Community members

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Feb 18, 2026 18:16 IST 2 Min read
Rajasthan assembly imageNational
Rajasthan government flayed for collection of Rs 1,000 consultation fee from university students
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Feb 18, 2026 18:08 IST 2 Min read
Mamata Banerjee West BengalNational
TMC set to win 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Bengal, BJP 1; Left to lose representation
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Feb 18, 2026 18:05 IST 3 Min read
Anshul Dhawan and Mehak Gurugram Chartered AccountantNational
Gurugram CA held for slitting pregnant wife's throat with scissors
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Feb 18, 2026 17:48 IST 2 Min read
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Allahabad HC seeks UP govt's response to PIL on institutions with suspended recognition
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Another AAP sarpanch shot dead at wedding in Punjab; 2 cops suspended
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National
Odisha: Man shot dead during feast
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International

Tarique Rahman takes oath as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026.International

Mob culture will not be tolerated, warns Bangladesh's new BNP-led govt

Bangladesh's new BNP-led government on Wednesday warned that mob culture will not be tolerated, amid a rise in mob violence, extrajudicial killings and attac...

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Feb 18, 2026 22:04 IST 2 Min read
Imran Khan PakistanInternational

Pak's opposition alliance calls off sit-in; Insists on physicians' access to Imran Khan

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Feb 18, 2026 17:41 IST 3 Min read
Sanae Takaichi reappointed Japan PMInternational

Takaichi reappointed Japan PM, eyes hard-right shift and stronger military reforms

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 18, 2026 13:52 IST 4 Min read
Sleeper Shark AntarcticaInternational
Giant 'sleeper shark' emerges from darkness of Antarctic seabed
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 13:39 IST 3 Min read
Meta Mark ZuckerbergInternational
Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial over social media harm to kids
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 13:23 IST 2 Min read
UN Secretary-General Antonio GuterresInternational
Not UN’s role to regulate AI, says Guterres as world body plans annual global dialogue
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Feb 18, 2026 12:25 IST 4 Min read
International
PM Tarique Rahman vows to turn B'desh into safe land for people of all faiths
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International
Indians among students pursuing COVID compensation claim from 36 UK universities
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International
B'desh PM Rahman holds first cabinet meet, prioritises law & order
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Analysis

Rajya Sabha ParliamentAnalysis

Rajya Sabha polls: State-wise seat break-up, quota math and likely winners

With 37 seats across 10 states, NDA’s strength in Maharashtra, Bihar and Assam boosts its prospects, while Odisha, Telangana and the final Maharashtra seat stay open

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 21:31 IST 4 Min read
M K Stalin Rahul Gandhi DMK Congress AllianceAnalysis

Why will Congress stick to DMK and not rock the alliance boat in Tamil Nadu?

By Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
Feb 17, 2026 16:29 IST 3 Min read
Pratap Singh Bajwa DinnerAnalysis

Bajwa's dinner boost to Congress unity in Punjab

By Roma R
Feb 17, 2026 14:20 IST 1 Min read
bangladesh hindu killingsAnalysis
Blasphemy claims, mob justice, state failure: Bangladesh’s Hindu killings
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 16, 2026 18:27 IST 4 Min read
Mani Shankar Aiyar Rahul GandhiAnalysis
Why is Mani Shankar Aiyar angry with Rahul Gandhi? Does he want a Rajya Sabha seat?
By Roma R
Feb 16, 2026 16:04 IST 3 Min read
amit shah first rightsAnalysis
Amit Shah’s “first right on resources” reopens BJP’s GC faultline amid UGC anger
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 15, 2026 22:24 IST 2 Min read

Opinion

Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhan RJD Congress Bihar ElectionsOpinion

Friendly fights, caste polarisation and arrogance of allies hurt Mahagathbandhan

The announcement of Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Minister and Mukesh Sahani as Deputy Chief Minister pushed the Congress out of the electoral contest

By Kishore Kumar Jha
Nov 14, 2025 17:15 IST 2 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Zohran MamdaniOpinion

How Mamdani’s New York win marks a ‘Kejriwal moment’ in US politics

By Rajesh Ahuja
Nov 06, 2025 15:35 IST 3 Min read
kohli adelaideOpinion

After two ducks, Kohli’s new-ball method and role face hard questions

By Shailesh Khanduri
Oct 23, 2025 14:50 IST 2 Min read
Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.Opinion
How Kohli’s Perth duck puts Brand Kohli and his honour on the line
By Roma R
Oct 19, 2025 13:32 IST 2 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Congress RJDOpinion
How sidelining its workers may cost Congress in the Bihar elections
By Kishore Kumar Jha
Oct 17, 2025 14:53 IST 3 Min read
Donald TrumpOpinion
Trump’s tariff gamble: How 50% duty on India’s Russian oil imports shook global diplomacy
By SAS Kirmani
Sep 15, 2025 14:16 IST 4 Min read

Business

Professor Dr. Neha Singh of Galgotias University speaks to PTI amid a controversy over the display of a robotic dog that raised questions about the origin and ownership of the technology showcased at the AI Summit Expo, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.Business

Galgotias University apologises for 'confusion' at AI summit, blames its professor

Private university Galgotias on Wednesday apologised for confusion after a controversy arose over the display of a made-in-China robotic dog as its own innov...

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Feb 18, 2026 18:31 IST 1 Min read
PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact ExpoBusiness

PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday

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Feb 18, 2026 18:11 IST 2 Min read
Sundar Pichai Google AlphabetBusiness

Google unveils India-US subsea cable, $30 mn AI science challenge, new skilling initiatives

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 18, 2026 18:00 IST 4 Min read
ixigo partners with OpenAIBusiness
ixigo partners with OpenAI to to accelerate AI integration across travel platforms
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Feb 18, 2026 17:51 IST 1 Min read
Galgotias University AI SummitBusiness
Galgotias asked to leave AI Summit after showing Chinese robot as its own
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Feb 18, 2026 17:36 IST 3 Min read
Pocket FMBusiness
Pocket FM creator economy crosses Rs 300 cr; eyes Rs 1,000 cr in 2026
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Feb 18, 2026 17:17 IST 1 Min read
Business
No reason to believe change in India's stance on Russian oil: Russian Foreign Ministry
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Business
PM Modi welcomes world leaders to AI Impact Summit; holds bilaterals with 7 PMs, presidents, 2 CEOs
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Business
FCI signs MoU with WFP to supply rice to support eradication of global hunger
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Personal Finance

Equity Mutual FundsBusiness

Retail rush, SIPs drive Rs 14 lakh cr jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore b...

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Dec 31, 2025 17:43 IST 4 Min read
IPO image IPO Alert IPO NewsBusiness

IPO boom lifts fundraising to record Rs 1.76 lakh cr in 2025; outlook remains firm for 2026

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Dec 23, 2025 10:52 IST 4 Min read
Investments Savings Mutual Funds AMFI Retirement Planning Financial PlanningBusiness

Indian investors increasing widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report

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Dec 16, 2025 14:46 IST 2 Min read
New Labour CodesBusiness
Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 24, 2025 17:44 IST 3 Min read
Study Abroad Indian Students Higher Education LoansNational
Students rethink education options abroad with high fees, funds requirements in US, UK: Report
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Nov 20, 2025 15:51 IST 2 Min read
Chennai One AppNational
'Book bus, metro, local train tickets for just Re 1 using Chennai One App'
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Nov 13, 2025 14:34 IST 2 Min read

Sports

Ishan Kishan being bowled by Netherlands' Aryan Dutt during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Netherlands, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.Sports

Netherlands reach 72/2 against India in 10 overs

The Netherlands laboured to 72 for two after 10 overs in their chase of 194 against India in a Group A T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday.Bas de Leede (15) ...

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 18, 2026 22:26 IST 1 Min read
Sahibzada Farhan PakistanSports

Farhan’s maiden T20 WC hundred seals Pakistan’s Super Eights berth

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Feb 18, 2026 18:31 IST 3 Min read
Sahibzada FarhanSports

T20 World Cup: Pakistan score 199/3 against Namibia in must-win match

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Feb 18, 2026 16:54 IST 1 Min read
Dewald Brevis Ryan Rickelton South Africa vs UAESports
Brevis shines as South Africa crush UAE by six wickets ahead of India clash
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Feb 18, 2026 15:30 IST 3 Min read
Alishan Sharafu South Africa vs UAESports
UAE score modest 122/6 against South Africa in T20 World Cup match
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Feb 18, 2026 12:59 IST 1 Min read
Auqib Nabi Mohammed ShamiSports
Nabi's nine-for neutralises Shami's 8/90 as J&K have one foot on Ranji Trophy final door
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Feb 17, 2026 18:27 IST 4 Min read
Sports
UNICEF, ICC put children and their right to play in spotlight
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AIFF signs MoU with Ryan Group of Institutions
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After top-order struggles against spin, Dube fires India to 193/6
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Technology

Meta Mark ZuckerbergInternational

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial over social media harm to kids

Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 13:23 IST 2 Min read
Anthropic Claude AIBusiness

Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, bets big on India in global AI race

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 16, 2026 15:50 IST 2 Min read
Apple Samsung India Mobile Manufacturing Sanchar SaathiBusiness

Apple hits record 28% value share in India as smartphone market leans towards premium devices

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 02, 2026 16:57 IST 2 Min read
ChatGPT Go OpenAIInternational
OpenAI to introduce ads in ChatGPT free and Go tiers, raises privacy and trust concerns
By NewsDrum Desk
Jan 24, 2026 10:58 IST 4 Min read
phone-and-credit-cardTechnology
The rise of independent gambling – Why non GamStop casinos are changing the game
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Jan 14, 2026 11:50 IST 4 Min read
Casino Deltain GamblingTechnology
VIP programs in casinos off GamStop: Are the rewards worth the cost?
By NewsDrum Desk
Jan 14, 2026 11:25 IST 4 Min read

Lifestyle

Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss Healthy Diet Plan Nutrients Healthy FoodInternational

Intermittent fasting offers no extra weight-loss benefit, study finds

Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword in nutrition circles, with many people looking to it as a way to lose weight or improve their health.

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 10:47 IST 4 Min read
kitchen tiles morbiBusiness

Kitchen floor tiles insights by tiles manufacturers in Morbi

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Feb 13, 2026 14:59 IST 5 Min read
Love couple.pngLifestyle

India low on feeling loved, high on romance and sex: Ipsos love-life index

By Roma R
Feb 12, 2026 21:03 IST 2 Min read
Drinking Water Drinking Hot Water Thirsty Clean Drinking Water Clean WaterInternational
Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 11, 2026 12:12 IST 4 Min read
Pramod AdiddamBusiness
Myntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as Chief Technology Officer
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 07, 2026 11:40 IST 1 Min read
Bored KidsInternational
It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them
By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 22, 2025 13:19 IST 4 Min read

Entertainment

Rajpal YadavEntertainment

Life's comedy: Rajpal Yadav wants designated smoking room in jail

Actor Rajpal Yadav on Wednesday thanked the film fraternity and audiences for their support following his release from jail and urged the prison authorities to...

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 18, 2026 19:05 IST 2 Min read
Salim Khan Salman Khan BollywoodEntertainment

Screenwriter Salim Khan on ventilator support and stable, say doctors

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 18, 2026 14:32 IST 2 Min read
Paramount Warner Bros DealBusiness

Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after waiver from Netflix

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 13:29 IST 4 Min read
Mrunal ThakurEntertainment
Mrunal Thakur to keep balancing career between Bollywood and south films
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 18, 2026 09:53 IST 3 Min read
Salman Khan leaves Lilavati Hospital after seeing his father Salim Khan on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026.Entertainment
Salim Khan hospitalised in Mumbai; son Salman visits Lilavati Hospital
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 00:40 IST 2 Min read
Salim Khan Salman Khan BollywoodEntertainment
Screenwriter Salim Khan stable but under close observation: doctor
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Feb 17, 2026 17:45 IST 2 Min read
Entertainment
Kerala CM Vijayan flags ‘The Kerala Story 2’ as ‘threat to secularism’
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Entertainment
Pollution dip brings film shoots back to Delhi
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Entertainment
Kani Kusruti on playing rape survivor in 'Assi': As a woman in India, you carry a sense of this trauma
By NewsDrum Desk
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