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What is decoupling? The method US claims China used to conceal its 'secret nuclear test'

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:42
A senior US official claims new seismic data suggests China conducted an underground nuclear test in June 2020. Beijing vehemently denies this, calling the accusation baseless and a political ploy. The US official cited data from a Central Asian seismic station, while the CTBTO noted the events were too small to confirm.
Categories: National News

2 militants arrested in Manipur

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:39
Two militants, both from the proscribed Peoples' Liberation Army were apprehended
Categories: National News

Kerala to Canada to T20 World Cup: Joji Varghese’s dream meeting with Sanju Samson

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:37
A former physical education teacher from Thiruvananthapuram, Joji Varghese, who moved to Canada for his children's future, fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting his favourite cricketer, Sanju Samson. Now a massage therapist for the Canadian cricket team, Joji shared an emotional reunion with Samson during a practice session in India, highlighting Samson's humility and connection.
Categories: National News

Village headman among 27 persons booked after seven persons get injured at Mayana Kollai festival in Vellore

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:36
The police said that as per norms, temple chariots should not exceed 12 feet in height. However, during the festival, the chariots were reportedly around 60 feet tall, resulting in the collapse
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IED found on Srinagar-Baramulla highway in J&K

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:31
Security forces noticed a briefcase placed by the roadside at Narbal on the highway at around 7 a.m., officials said
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Hanumanala residents protest against closure of village schools by government of Karnataka

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:21
Villagers would not be able to send their children to the school at Uppina Betageri because of the lack of a proper bus service
Categories: National News

Kalyana Karnataka Chitra Santhe in Kalaburagi struggles to attract visitors, but student drawing competition shines

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:08
Deccan Art Society President Dr. Shaheed Pasha said the event was the first such attempt and hoped to improve future editions with better planning and promotion
Categories: National News

'Slit throat with scissors': Gurgaon CA murders pregnant banker wife after tiff during long drive

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:59
A chartered accountant was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, a bank employee, just five months into their marriage. He claimed she was killed by robbers, but confessed to strangling and slitting her throat due to suspicions about her character. The crime scene was staged to resemble a robbery.
Categories: National News

Abhishek Sharma eyes first runs as India face Netherlands before Super 8s

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:59
India face the Netherlands in their final World Cup league match, aiming for Abhishek Sharma to regain form ahead of the Super 8s. This fixture offers a valuable opportunity for acclimatisation to the Ahmedabad venue, where India will play their opening Super 8 fixture. Despite the one-sided look on paper, a large crowd is expected.
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‘Under vengeful instructions of Asim Munir’: Kin claims Imran Khan enduring mistreatment in prison

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:58
Imran Khan's family alleges "unimaginable mistreatment" and "deliberate cruelty" in prison, claiming his right eye's vision loss is due to inadequate health facilities. They demand his transfer to a private hospital for treatment, a demand echoed by his close aide and former cricketers. The government refutes these claims, presenting medical reports indicating improvement.
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Perplexity just 'sided' with Anthropic in its battle with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, tells everyone...

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:52
AI search startup Perplexity has declared it will not feature ads in its chatbot answers, prioritizing subscription and enterprise sales over advertising. This strategy aligns with Anthropic and contrasts with OpenAI's ad-based monetization. Perplexity is aggressively expanding its business sales team to target large organizations and high-powered users, focusing on revenue and retention over user reach.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly pays tribute to Ajit Pawar, S.S. Rajagopalan

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:48
Assembly Speaker M. Appavu read out the condolence message, and the House stood in silence as a mark of respect
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‘Kya karoge jaan ke’: Murdered MBA student’s boyfriend shows no remorse, smirks at reporters

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:34
Accused in the murder of an MBA student displayed striking indifference during a crime scene reconstruction, brushing aside reporters' questions. Police described his demeanor as unusually calm and detached, noting his claims of wanting to communicate with the victim's spirit and his consumption of occult content.
Categories: National News

RJD will expand beyond Bihar, aspire to become national party: Tejashwi Yadav

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:17
Mr. Yadav also urged party workers to remember that "we lost the assembly polls in Bihar not because we were weak, but because we had fallen on hard times. Our time is bound to come"
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Show of force? US sends 50+ fighter jets to Middle East amid talks with Iran

Times of India - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:17
Amidst high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran, the US has significantly bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, deploying over 50 advanced fighter jets and extending troop deployments. This buildup, including air defense systems and cargo flights, coincides with indirect negotiations in Geneva aimed at a potential nuclear deal. President Trump has previously threatened military action.
Categories: National News

Woman set on fire in Telangana after rejecting marriage proposal

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:16
The accused, identified as 40-year-old Kunta Anjaiah, who runs a milk shop at YSR Junction, was in a relationship with the woman, V. Sandhya, alias Manjula
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India tells global tech platforms to follow constitution after tougher content rules

Hindu - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 03:57
India’s information minister said on Tuesday that big tech platforms ​like Google’s YouTube, Meta, X and ‌Netflix must operate within the country’s ​constitutional framework
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