February 16, 2026
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‘Indian economy resilient, can absorb shocks’: FM Sitharaman amid 50% US tariffs; targets 8% GDP growth

‘Indian economy resilient, can absorb shocks’: FM Sitharaman amid 50% US tariffs; targets 8% GDP growth

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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday highlighted India’s growing economic resilience and said that the nation is well-equipped to absorb external shocks, amid ongoing external trade tensions.“Our capacity to absorb shocks is strong, while our economic leverage is evolving. Our choices will determine whether resilience becomes a foundation for leadership or merely a buffer…

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‘MS Dhoni used to leave his phone in his hotel room and come for games’ | Cricket News

‘MS Dhoni used to leave his phone in his hotel room and come for games’ | Cricket News

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MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) MS Dhoni‘s aversion to phones has been highlighted once again by another former teammate. His detachment from social media continues to be a talking point in cricket circles. The Indian Premier League’s ever-changing landscape contrasts sharply with MS Dhoni’s consistent leadership approach. His fundamental principles focus on sticking to basics,…

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3 ways Google aims to support the 2024 Indian General Elections

3 ways Google aims to support the 2024 Indian General Elections

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Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken. Google has announced a series of initiatives aimed at supporting the democratic process and…

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Gaza crisis features in march remembering 1968 Mexican massacre

Gaza crisis features in march remembering 1968 Mexican massacre

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Demonstrators and riot police face off during a protest (Image credits: AP) MEXICO CITY: The annual march to commemorate the 1968 massacre of protesting students in Mexico’s capital was eclipsed Thursday by demands to end a humanitarian crisis halfway around the world in Gaza. The October 2 march that has regularly been used not only…

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Asian stocks: Markets trade in green on US interest rate cut hopes; Nikkei adds over 700 points, Kospi gains 2.7%

Asian stocks: Markets trade in green on US interest rate cut hopes; Nikkei adds over 700 points, Kospi gains 2.7%

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Asian stocks mostly rose on Friday, as investors ended the week on a positive note, with hopes of US interest rate cuts outweighing worries over a government shutdown.Japan’s Nikkei jumped 721 points or 1.6% reaching 45,675. Kospi also traded 2.7% higher, gaining 93 points to 3,549.Shanghai and Shenzhen also added 0.5% and 0.3% respectively.HSI, on…

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World Para Athletics Championships: Dharambir Nain, Pranav Kaushik get on podium | More sports News

World Para Athletics Championships: Dharambir Nain, Pranav Kaushik get on podium | More sports News

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New Delhi: India’s Dharambir competes in the Men’s Club Throw F51 final event at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) (PTI10_02_2025_000657A) New Delhi: India’s Pranav Soorma and Dharambir Nain failed to secure a top-two finish in the men’s club throw F51 final at the…

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Twitter bans over 5 lakh accounts in India, here’s why

Twitter bans over 5 lakh accounts in India, here’s why

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Elon Musk’s X platform banned over 5 lakh Indian accounts for violating policies, including promoting terrorism and child sexual exploitation. Users should avoid violating policies to prevent account suspension. Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has banned over 5 lakh accounts in India. Reuters has reported that these accounts were banned for violating…

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Epstein is ‘greatest blackmailer ever’: Commerce secretary makes bombshell claims, suggests he may have traded videos for leniency

Epstein is ‘greatest blackmailer ever’: Commerce secretary makes bombshell claims, suggests he may have traded videos for leniency

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Howard Lutnick makes bombshell claims on Jeffrey Epstein US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has alleged that high-profile associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were actively involved in Epstein’s illicit activities and may have been blackmailed with compromising videos. Speaking on the New York Post’s Miranda Divine Pod Force One podcast on Wednesday whether high-profile…

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TCS hiring, cybersecurity moves under US, UK lens

TCS hiring, cybersecurity moves under US, UK lens

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BENGALURU: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is under scrutiny as lawmakers in both the US and UK press CEO K Krithivasan for answers regarding the company’s employment practices and cybersecurity protocols. US Senators Charles E Grassley and Richard J Durbin from the senate judiciary committee wrote to TCS CEO K Krithivasan, raising concerns about the company’s…

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India vs West Indies: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal combine again to give India solid platform | Cricket News

India vs West Indies: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal combine again to give India solid platform | Cricket News

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India’s KL Rahul, right, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, center, run between the wickets to score on the first day of the first Test cricket match between India and West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Ahmedabad: If you spot KL Rahul in any training session, after his…

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