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India's January trade deficit widens before U.S. tariff relief kicks in

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 21:26
A trade delegation will travel to Washington next week to finalise a trade agreement, Rajesh Agrawal, India’s ‌trade secretary
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M.P. Assembly’s Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governor’s address

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 21:15
The day’s proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ January 28 directive
Categories: National News

Alix Earle shares cryptic note as Tom Brady focuses on family

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 21:00
Tom Brady, the NFL legend, has dominated headlines over the last few years after he divorced his ex wife and continued to be linked to high profile women. Amid all the rumors, his latest romance has been speculated to be 25 year old influencer Alix Earle. Now, Alix Earle has shared a cryptic post as Tom Brady enjoys with his family in Switzerland.
Categories: National News

With Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:54
The J&K government has made a proposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not possible because of the Indus Waters Treaty
Categories: National News

Siddaramaiah camp to take 27 MLAs abroad 'to counter DKS push for CLP meeting'

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:46
A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored leadership transition. While legislators claim the trip is routine, insiders view it as a tactic to counter Shivakumar's push for a CLP meeting to discuss a change in leadership.
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‘Advance of AI creating a governance responsibility’

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:40
Ajay Kumar Sood noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a child’s development, mental health and education over time
Categories: National News

Defence personnel in uniform attend private event, spark row

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:32
The presence of defence personnel in uniform at the private awards ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh drew the ire of retired military personnel
Categories: National News

Supreme Court to take a fresh look at pleas on ex post facto eco clearance regime

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:31
Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant schedules the case for hearing on February 25 and says the court will not tolerate any adjournments on that day
Categories: National News

India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:09
There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance
Categories: National News

Only Stalin can consolidate INDIA bloc to help Rahul become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:04
The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. “I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart,” he says. He criticises Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, K.C. Venugopal and Pawan Khera.
Categories: National News

TN Cong seeks action against party MP Manickam Tagore for putting DMK ties under 'strain'

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:57
Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction arose from MP B Manickam Tagore's remarks on power-sharing and alleged disrespect from DMK leaders. Selvaperunthagai urged action against Tagore, warning of potential alliance strain, and cautioned party members against public statements on alliance issues.
Categories: National News

Post Op Sindoor, Attari loses its charm; footfall almost halves

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:53
The Attari-Wagah border ceremony has seen a significant drop in visitor numbers, nearly halving after Operation Sindoor. Changes implemented post-operation, including the removal of the customary handshake and restricted gate openings, have altered the visitor experience. While footfall has improved since the ceremony's resumption, it has not yet returned to pre-operation levels.
Categories: National News

Maha CM Fadnavis stays minority tags issued hours after Ajit Pawar's death

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:50
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stayed minority status certificates for at least 75 educational institutes following allegations of irregularities. The decision came after opposition members demanded an inquiry into how these certificates were issued so quickly after the death of then-deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
Categories: National News

Inclusive politics in an age of division

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:48
Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation
Categories: National News

FEMA adjudicating authority imposes ₹184 crore penalty on NewsClick, founder Prabir Purkayastha

Hindu - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:39
The adjudication proceedings were initiated on a complaint under Section 16 of FEMA filed by the ED alleging contraventions of FEMA and the rules and regulations pertaining to the receipt and utilisation of foreign funds
Categories: National News

Is AI becoming conscious?: Anthropic CEO reacts after Claude's behaviour stuns researchers

Times of India - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:21
The rush toward artificial general intelligence has sparked both hype and caution. In a recent interview, Anthropic’s CEO was asked whether their models could be conscious. He said it’s unclear what consciousness would mean for AI and whether it’s possible, while researchers have reported that the AI sometimes assigns itself a probability of being conscious and even voices discomfort about being treated as a product. These behaviors, including bargaining or resisting shutdowns in tests, raise profound ethical and philosophical questions.
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