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India-AI Impact Summit 2026: Sweden’s Deputy PM Ebba Busch backs India’s AI leadership, hails EU deal; who is she?

Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch attended the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, backing India’s growing role in global AI governance and innovation. She underscored deepening India-Sweden ties across technology, energy and trade, welcomed the EU-India free trade agreement as a strategic milestone, and signalled stronger long-term collaboration…

The Times of India

India boots a private university from an AI summit over a robot dog controversy

A private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation

The Independent UK

Feb 18, 2026: Despite rain, air quality at Ghazipur landfill remains ‘very poor’

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, we stood in front of the Ghazipur landfill in east Delhi – a mountain of waste looming over a densely populated neighbourhood.

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Tech billionaires fly in for Delhi AI expo as Modi jostles to lead in south

Google, Anthropic and OpenAI bosses to mingle with global south leaders wrestling for control over technology

The Guardian - UK

Your Pet’s Health Isn’t Luck: Why Regular Check-Ups and Vaccinations Matter

Most pet owners don’t plan vet visits. They react to them. Something feels off. The dog isn’t eating the way he usually does. The cat is hiding more than usual. The bird is unusually quiet. It is at that point we think maybe we should take them to the vet.…

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Too little, too concentrated: why AI start-up funding in Africa needs rethinking

One year after the AI Summit in Paris, the international community will meet again this week in New Delhi for the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, whose objective will notably be to support the diffusion of AI uses in developing countries. In Africa, AI and Tech investment remains concentrated in…

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‘Precautionary step’ or ‘fascist clampdown’? Confrontation with YouTuber leads to a protest ban at DU

On February 17, Delhi University issued an order banning any protests on campus for the next one month. This came after a confrontation between YouTuber Ruchi Tiwari and All India Students Association (AISA) members on February 13, resulting in cross FIRs being registered at Maurice Nagar police station.

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Rajpal Yadav Released on Interim Bail Till March 18 in ₹9 Crore Cheque Bounce Case

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court and released from Tihar Jail in connection with the ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. The court has suspended his sentence until March 18, offering temporary relief days after the actor surrendered to authorities over the unpaid…

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India eyes $200B in data center investments as it ramps up its AI hub ambitions

India is trying to pull in up to $200 billion in investments for data centers as it pushes to become a global AI hub

The Independent UK

Thousands report access issues as X hit by major outage

NEW DELHI: Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a major outage Monday evening, with users in the US and India reporting difficulties accessing the service.

The Times of India

BNP chief Tarique Rahman to take oath today as Bangladesh PM after landslide victory

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman will take oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, alongside newly elected Members of Parliament following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in 2024.

The Times of India

The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

Times Life

India’s Top 5 AI Innovations in 2026

India’s Rise as an AI Innovation HubArtificial intelligence is no longer confined to research labs or global tech giants. India has stepped into the spotlight as a leading contributor to AI development, thanks to its skilled talent pool, increasing investment in technology, and strong digital adoption across sectors. Over the…

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Feb 16, 2026: A forest nearby, warmer air, but AQI still ‘moderate’

Air quality in Delhi typically improves by February as winter recedes and meteorological conditions turn more favourable. Yet when Newslaundry visited Munirka in South Delhi – next to nearly 1,550 acres of reserved forest – the nearest monitoring station still recorded an AQI of 180, placing it in the “moderate”…

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India stakes its claim in the AI race with first global South summit - but can it compete?

Stuti Mishra reports from Delhi, where a global AI summit is being hosted by a developing country for the first time – and attracting big names from the world of tech

Newslaundry

‘Kids sleepless, blasting at night’: Homes at the doorstep of Aravalli mining 24x7

The Aravalli Range stretches across nearly 20 districts of Rajasthan. Kotputli-Behror is one of them – and among the most heavily mined, thanks to the region’s rich mineral reserves. Much of what is extracted here feeds the booming construction industry in Delhi-NCR.

The Independent UK

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit in New Delhi, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions

The Times of India

Pannun murder plot: Guilty plea may reduce Indian national Nikhil Gupta's jail term substantially

NEW DELHI: By admitting to murder-for-hire and money laundering charges, Indian national Nikhil Gupta may have secured a substantial reduction in the 40-year maximum sentence the charges entail through an "acceptance of responsibility" credit. The guilty plea not only reduces his jail-time but also helps him avoid a high-profile trial,…

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“I am 76 and I travel alone”: Woman’s Qutub Minar conversation inspires girls to explore fearlessly

A heartwarming experience at Delhi’s famous Qutub Minar landmark has caught the attention of the internet. A young girl’s video of her talk with a 76-year-old woman traveling across India alone in the country going viral. What began as a casual introduction turned out to be an inspiring experience about…

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5 Secret Kaal Bhairav Temples Where Wishes Are Said to Come True Faster Than You Think

In Hindu tradition, Bhairava is the fierce and protective form of Lord Shiva. Known as the guardian of time and protector of devotees, Kaal Bhairav represents discipline, justice, and divine protection. Across India, several temples dedicated to him are believed to remove obstacles, protect from negative energies, and fulfill heartfelt…

Times Life

Official Vande Mataram Protocol: 6 Stanzas, 3 Min 10 Sec, Must Be Sung Before National Anthem

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a detailed and first-of-its-kind protocol for the rendition of Vande Mataram, India’s National Song, setting clear rules on how, when, and in what order it should be sung at official functions and public events across the country. According to the official…

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From ‘Nation First’ to ‘Brahmanvaad Zindabad’: Inside the chaos at DU

On February 12, as students sat outside Delhi University’s Arts Faculty listening to anti-caste poetry and speeches, a bucket of water was hurled toward 73-year-old historian Irfan Habib. Minutes later, bricks came flying from inside the Arts Faculty.

The Times of India

BNP’s landslide brings anti-India leaders to mainstream; casts shadow on Dhaka-Delhi ties

Bangladesh's elections bring the BNP to power with a decisive mandate, but the return of controversial leaders with past convictions and alleged anti-India links complicates regional ties. The new government's push for former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India presents an immediate diplomatic challenge, signaling a potential shift in bilateral…

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What does love look like in 2026 India? Here’s what Delhi had to say

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we at Newslaundry wanted to explore something that rarely makes the headlines – love. We went to one of Delhi’s favourite spots to ask people what love means to them, if it is tough to find, and how hard it is to sustain.

The Times of India

Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot: Accused Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US court

NEW DELHI: Nikhil Gupta, an Indian man accused of murder plot of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has pled guilty in a US court.

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