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Tina Ambani skips ED summons, 2nd in a month

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:32
Tina Ambani, wife of Anil Ambani, missed her second Enforcement Directorate summons regarding a money laundering probe. Her husband, Anil Ambani, is also under investigation for a Rs 40,000 crore laundering case. The ED is seeking international cooperation to trace alleged illicit funds, having already conducted numerous searches and attached significant assets.
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RPF cop kneels on youth's neck, probe ordered as clip goes viral

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:26
A Railway Protection Force constable is under investigation. He was seen in a video kneeling on a youth's neck at Tiruvottiyur railway station. The youth was reportedly travelling without a ticket and was drunk. The incident drew widespread condemnation online. Officials have ordered an internal inquiry into the constable's actions. Departmental action will follow the inquiry report.
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Ajit Pawar plane's black boxes damaged in fire: AAIB

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:15
Black boxes from the crashed Learjet at Baramati airport sustained significant fire damage, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau reported. While the flight data recorder was successfully downloaded, specialized help is needed for the cockpit voice recorder. This raises questions about the extent of damage, with experts and politicians calling the CVR's condition mysterious and serious, hinting at potential foul play.
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Ryan Williams, 19, announces engagement to Alexis Hill, 25

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:11
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams, 19, announced his engagement to 25-year-old Alexis Hill on Valentine’s Day. Hill, who has one child from a previous relationship, shared photos of her ring on Instagram. NFL insider Dov Kleiman reported the news on X, leading to mixed reactions online. Some fans celebrated, while others debated the couple’s six-year age gap.
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Human super-predators not always ‘super-scary’ to wildlife, finds study

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:11
Animals in areas exposed to lethal humans tend to be more vigilant and spend less time foraging. In contrast, responses to non-lethal humans, such as tourists or researchers are weaker and more variable
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Modi, Macron launch H125 helicopter assembly line

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:06
India and France are deepening their strategic ties with a new helicopter assembly line in Karnataka and a potential multi-billion dollar Rafale jet deal. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the nations' shared trust and commitment to manufacturing and exporting advanced technology.
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Opposition slams ruling alliance over welcome to Macron

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:54
Political parties and citizens on social media also sought action against the hoardings which they said were put up in contravention to the Bombay High Court order against them
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Indian Army puts up a show with homegrown dual-use AI systems

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:43
The Army’s approach encompasses indigenous development, operational readiness and dual-use adaptability, and strengthening defence preparedness while helping build disaster resilience
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AI summit: More halls opened, crowd flow improves

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:42
More halls opened, crowd flow improves, though livestreams glitches and transport issues persist
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IT Minister apologises for AI summit troubles; Kharge slams ‘mismanagement’

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:41
Attendees criticise arrangements on Day 1; flag theft of displayed products and lack of basic amenities; Minister says correction action taken
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Tina Ambani skips ED summons for the second time

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:33
The former actor has been summoned in connection with a money laundering case
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US military strikes three alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing 11 people

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:26
US forces struck three vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Eleven individuals on board were killed. These actions are part of a campaign that began in September. The US military previously justified lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers. This approach contrasts with earlier law enforcement methods.
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NGT nod thwarted Gandhis' bid to stall Nicobar plan: BJP

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:25
The BJP has criticized Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for opposing the Great Nicobar island infrastructure project, accusing them of attempting to derail it. The party highlighted the National Green Tribunal's approval as a victory against their disruptive efforts. The project aims to establish a major transshipment hub, countering reliance on foreign ports and China's expansionist designs.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds talks with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:23
Vikram Misri greeted Shafiqur Rahman and reaffirmed India’s people-centric ties with Bangladesh
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India, France renew defence cooperation for 10 years, call to boost military partnership

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:18
India has asked France to increase “indigenous content” in the Rafale by up to 50%, and also expand the Rafale’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in India
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Maharashtra ATS busts soccer club front for radicalisation

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:15
Maharashtra ATS has busted a radicalisation network operating under a soccer club's guise, raiding 21 locations. A Nagpur grocer allegedly used a Yavatmal club to indoctrinate youth into 'jihadi' ideology, with suspects maintaining cross-border terror links. The operation uncovered a well-funded network grooming vulnerable youths through targeted meetings and workshops.
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Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: Thangam Thennarasu avoids populism, flags fiscal strain

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:04
He also highlights the challenges faced by Tamil Nadu from the Centre, including the denial of major infrastructure projects, the withholding of funds, curtailment of tax revenues without consultation, and the unfair imposition of conditions mandating expenditure
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Nitish’s son Nishant all out in public before getting any role in the party

Hindu - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:01
For the first time, in the individual capacity, he has started inspecting the developmental work which has been launched or started by his father Nitish Kumar
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'Raise India-made component' in Rafale deal: Rajnath to France

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:01
India has urged France to increase the 'Make-in-India' component to 50% for the upcoming 114 Rafale fighter jet deal, including engine manufacturing and overhauling. This comes as both nations renewed their defense cooperation agreement for another decade, also agreeing to manufacture Hammer missiles in India.
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Army aspirant accuses TTE of rape bid on train in UP

Times of India - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 19:48
A young Army aspirant traveling for her NCC exam has accused a TTE of attempted rape in a First AC coach of the Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur Express. The incident occurred on Sunday. The TTE allegedly offered her a berth after she boarded without a ticket, then threatened her.
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