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Is the Middle East entering a new phase of multipolar confrontation after US-Israel strikes on Iran?

NEW DELHI: The United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting military sites across the country in what both governments described as a pre-emptive operation, drawing swift retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran against American military bases across the Gulf and setting off a diplomatic scramble among…

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Should the CBI investigate election campaigns? 4 takeaways from the Delhi liquor policy judgement

A Delhi court discharged AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the CBI’s liquor policy scam case yesterday. The judge didn’t mince words when it came to the central probe agency — he basically said their investigation was a mess, with a massive chargesheet that didn’t actually…

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Delhi’s former chief minister breaks down after discharge in corruption case

Arvind Kejriwal says ‘I’ve only been honest’ after court dismisses ‘premeditated and choreographed’ case against him

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“If BJP Wins 10 Seats, I’ll Quit Politics”: Arvind Kejriwal Throws Open Challenge to PM

In a sharp political escalation following his discharge in the Delhi excise policy case, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a fierce attack on the BJP leadership, daring Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call fresh elections in the national capital and accusing the Centre of orchestrating a conspiracy against…

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How expensive is it to raise a dog in India in 2026?

Bringing a dog home in India in 2026 is a moment of joy, but it is also a significant economic outlay. While the figure may vary depending on the breed, size, and your lifestyle, most dog parents in urban India pay anything between Rs 40,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh per…

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Four-in-one shot: New homegrown vaccine promises to rid India of a deadly malady

IN FOCUS: Dengue infects up to 400 million people and kills thousands every year but an Indian company is now inching closer to a vaccine breakthrough. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to reset strained ties and push deeper trade cooperation with New Delhi

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Delhi Court Discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 Others in Excise Policy Case

In a significant development, a Delhi court on Friday discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the Delhi excise policy case, refusing to take cognisance of the CBI’s chargesheet.

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Kejriwal, Sisodia Acquitted in Delhi Excise Policy Case After Lengthy Legal Battle

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia were acquitted on Friday in the Delhi excise policy case, bringing a dramatic chapter in the political and legal battle surrounding the now-scrapped liquor policy to a close. Both leaders belong to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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After Debate on 70-Hour Workweek, Narayana Murthy Urges Indian Youth to Prepare for AI Future

📍 New Delhi, India - After his remarks on a 70-hour workweek sparked nationwide debate, Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy has turned his attention to a topic far bigger: artificial intelligence and the future of work. His message to young Indians isn’t fear-mongering, but preparation. Murthy’s recent comments come…

Times Life

Cops went to arrest India AI summit’s shirtless protesters – and ended up getting booked themselves

Pre-dawn operation to arrest political workers escalates into 24-hour confrontation between two state police forces

The Independent UK

Tried on TV, cleared in court: CBI’s liquor policy case against Kejriwal, 22 others ends in discharge

All 23 accused in the Delhi excise policy case, including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha, have been discharged – bringing a judicial end to a case that had played out as much in television studios as in courtrooms.

Newslaundry

Media can’t kill India’s colonial mindset if it bows before VIPs

The coverage of the recently concluded India AI Summit 2026 in New Delhi tells you more about the status of mainstream media in India than any study or survey. It is also a commentary on how much ordinary Indians accept inconvenience as the norm when international summits are held.

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45% drop in Indians at US universities over visa uncertainty, high cost

NEW DELHI: A 45% decline in Indian student enrolments at US universities in August 2025, alongside a 25% rise in international applications to Indian graduate management programmes, points to a clear realignment in global management education, according to Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)’s latest white paper.

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How one state’s name change sparked calls for a similar move across India to reclaim pre-colonial legacy

India has seen a wave of renamings to reflect pre-colonial identities, writes Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

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Feb 26, 2026: Delhi’s athletes and sports enthusiasts left gasping as air quality remains ‘poor’

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the popular Siri Fort Sports Complex in South Delhi. Outside the sports complex, regularly visited by sports enthusiasts, our air quality monitor recorded an AQI of 290, which falls in the ‘poor’ category. Meanwhile, the nearest government station recorded a significantly…

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‘Boost for Netanyahu, alignment with Israel, flattery’: What foreign media saw in Modi’s Israel visit

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked into the Knesset this week, the building lit in the colours of the Indian tricolour and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailing him as “more than a friend”, much of the Indian coverage focused on optics — the hugs, the symbolism, the reaffirmation of…

Times Life

India Was the World’s Richest Country for 1,000 Years. What Exactly Changed?

For much of recorded history, India was one of the largest economic powers in the world. This is not a cultural claim. It is supported by long term economic research. Economic historian Angus Maddison, whose global GDP reconstructions are widely cited in academic circles, estimated that: Around 1 AD, India…

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Delhi–Himachal Police Face-Off After Arrests Linked to AI Summit Protest

A crackdown connected to the February 20 protest during the India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi snowballed into an extraordinary inter-state confrontation on Thursday, following the pre-dawn arrest of three Youth Congress activists in Himachal Pradesh.

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Adopting Indie dog vs buying foreign breed, the real difference

Indie dogs, also known as the Indian Pariah Dog, are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. They are not “mixed breeds” as many people think but are naturally evolved dogs who have adapted to the climate and conditions of India over the years. Their resistance is high, their instincts are strong,…

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Feb 25, 2026: Poor air quality outside the Supreme Court

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the Supreme Court. The nearest CPCB monitoring station reported an AQI of 282, while our own monitor recorded 230. Both readings place the air quality firmly in the ‘poor’ category (201–300).

The Conversation

Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia

India has formally joined the United States’ flagship international alliance on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain security: “Pax Silica”. Officials from both countries signed the Pax Silica declaration on the sidelines of a major AI summit in New Delhi last week.

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Father Mourns Pilot Who Saved Lives in Air Ambulance Crash

Seven people lost their lives on Monday night when a Ranchi-to-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The ill-fated Beechcraft C90 aircraft, operated by Delhi-based Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, went down near Kasariya Panchayat in Simaria block, claiming all lives on board, including the pilot, Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat.

The Independent UK

SpiceJet aircraft turns back minutes after take-off triggering ‘full emergency’ at airport

Boeing 737 aircraft operated by SpiceJet reported to be linked to engine failure

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Delhi Metro Chaos as WWE-Style Fight Is Caught on Camera

A video showing a violent altercation inside the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation network has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage and renewed concerns over commuter safety.

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