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February 18, 2026 7:55 AM

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Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson passes away

Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist and two-time US presidential candidate, has died. He was 84. Jackson, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. had been hospitalised in recent months and was under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy. He died last morning, his son said.    According to ...

February 17, 2026 10:09 PM

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LS Speaker Om Birla holds meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. In a social media post, the Speaker said that India stands ready to support Bangladesh’s endeavours to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation....

February 17, 2026 9:55 PM

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Legendary Cricketers express concern over Imran Khan’s deteriorating health

Legendary Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, along with 12 other former international captains, have expressed deep concern about jailed cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's deteriorating health. The group of fourteen former captains wrote a letter, urging the Pakistan government to...

February 17, 2026 9:50 PM

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BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman, Tarique Rahman, took oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marking a fresh political chapter after nearly 18 months of uncertainty under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus.   President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the ...

February 17, 2026 9:35 PM

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US and Iran hold second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

A second round of talks between Iran and the United States, over Tehran's nuclear programme, has concluded in Geneva, Switzerland. Talking to the media after the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that Iran and the United States reached an understanding on the main guiding princi...