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Reliance’s Jio Pledges ₹10 Lakh Crore for AI Compute Over 7 Years

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a ₹10 lakh crore investment by Jio over the next seven years to build India's sovereign AI compute infrastructure. The pledge came at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Mumbai on Thursday.

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Middle East

India Joins 100+ Nations Condemning Israel’s West Bank Actions

India has signed onto a joint statement by more than 100 countries and organizations condemning Israel's unilateral measures to expand its presence in the occupied West Bank. The statement, released Wednesday by the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations, demands an immediate reversal of the actions.

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Art

Akshay Kumar Condemns Racist Slurs Against Northeast Indians on TV Show

Akshay Kumar publicly condemned racist comments targeting people from India's Northeast states during a recent episode of his TV show Wheel of Fortune. He shared a personal story about a staff member from Manipur who faced similar abuse.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Russia’s Urals Crude Discount Hits $28/Barrel, Deepest Since 2023

Russia's Urals crude oil traded at a record $28 per barrel discount to Brent last week, the widest gap since April 2023. The plunge stems from slumping exports to India and Baltic Sea ice disruptions.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ex-BCB Official Blames Naqvi for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 Ouster

A former top official at Bangladesh's cricket board accused Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi of persuading Bangladesh to skip the 2026 T20 World Cup in India. The claim surfaced as Bangladesh faced elimination from the tournament over repeated refusals to travel citing security concerns.

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Fußball

J&K-Trainer Ajay Sharma: Ranji-Trophy-Finale durch Selbstvertrauen und Fleiß

Jammu & Kashmir-Trainer Ajay Sharma feierte mit seinen Spielern das erste Finaleinzug im Ranji Trophy. Der 61-jährige Ex-Indien-Spieler betonte Selbstvertrauen und harte Arbeit nach dem Halbfinalsieg gegen Bengal.

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Fútbol

Ajay Sharma: Autoconfianza y trabajo duro llevan a J&K a final de Ranji Trophy

El entrenador de Jammu y Cachemira, Ajay Sharma, celebró con sus jugadores la histórica victoria en semifinales ante Bengala. El equipo accedió por primera vez a la final del Ranji Trophy tras el triunfo del miércoles en la Bengal Cricket Academy.

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Diplomacy & Trade

FedEx and Modine Top List of Overbought Industrials Stocks

FedEx Corp. and Modine Manufacturing Co. stand out as the most overbought stocks in the industrials sector as of Feb. 19, 2026. Investors chasing momentum face potential risks with these names.

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Medicina

Gobierno aprueba curso de cardiología superspecializada en Anantnag

El Gobierno Médico de Anantnag obtuvo aprobación para un curso superspecializado en cardiología. La ministra Sakeena Itoo calificó el paso como clave para fortalecer la atención cardíaca en el sur de Cachemira.

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AI

Bill Gates Cancels AI Summit Speech Amid Epstein Email Fallout

Bill Gates abruptly withdrew from India's AI Impact Summit hours before his keynote on Thursday, citing a need to keep attention on the event's priorities. The cancellation follows the U.S. Department of Justice's release of 2013 emails linking the Microsoft co-founder to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Markets

Silver Jumps 7% to Rs 2.64 Lakh/kg in Delhi on US-Iran Tensions

Silver prices in Delhi rocketed 7.32% to Rs 2.64 lakh per kilogram Thursday, while gold climbed to Rs 1.58 lakh for 10 grams. Market experts blame the surge on escalating US-Iran tensions and stalled Russia-Ukraine talks driving demand for safe-haven assets.

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Celebrity

Kriti Sanon’s 10 Boldest Red Carpet Fashion Moments

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has emerged as a global fashion force with standout red carpet looks blending Indian couture and international design. Her ensembles, from emerald gowns to power suits, showcase her range across events like the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival and Filmfare Awards.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Modi Unveils ‘MANAV’ AI Vision at Delhi Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a human-centric 'MANAV' vision for artificial intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday. He called for a moral, sovereign and inclusive roadmap to guide AI's future.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Shabana Azmi Praises Macron’s Charm at Bollywood Luncheon

Shabana Azmi described French President Emmanuel Macron as 'very charming' and 'attentive' during a private luncheon with Bollywood stars in New Delhi on February 17. The gathering highlighted cinema's role in cultural exchange and economic growth between India and France.

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AI

Anthropic CEO Sees India Shaping AI Opportunities and Risks

India will shape the opportunities and risks of powerful AI systems, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said. He described AI progress as exponential, with models poised to exceed human cognition in many areas within years.

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